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Fall in love with bella Italy!

AH, BELLISSIMO. Sunkissed Italy is home to pizza, pasta, pillars and palazzos — and plenty more besides. Europe’s Romeo is a dream to explore, from the magnificence of the Italian Lakes to the souklike markets and Greek temples of stunning Sicily.

And while you might get a flavour of Italy on a few short breaks, an escorted tour really does give a deeper insight into the world’s fifth most-visited country — proud custodian of the most Unesco world heritage sites on the planet.

From scenic train journeys to open-air arias, or from meeting locals to tasting Italy’s famous wines, these tours also build in a string of special experiences.

So, if you’re considering dipping your toe into travel after a hiatus, whether by yourself or with friends and loved ones, an Italy tour should be on your radar — and Titan Travel provides some of the very best.

Savour every flavour of bella Italia on a Grand Tour of Italy (16 days) from £2,579pp based on June 22, 2022 departure), starting in the marshland turned masterpiece that is Venice (above) — and ending in the shadow of Mount Etna, Sicily, where you could enjoy a meal on a private estate, with cooking overseen by nonna (granny). Sweep through the lyrical landscapes of the Italian countryside, stopping to see the breathtaking art treasures of Florence and Rome (think Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Giotto, Botticelli and more).

Sip a glass of red overlooking beautiful Siena, explore the ruins of Pompeii — and indulge in the Italian way of life faster than you can say ‘buongiorno’.

Special Italian pleasures on this adventurous Titan tour range from wine tasting in the Montepulciano area to a visit to the Vatican and Sistine Chapel.

ROMANTIC BACKDROP

FROM the shimmering Italian Lakes to scenic Sorrento, Sicily and Sardinia (inset), there are plenty more itineraries focusing on Italy’s most mesmerising regions.

Wake to early morning views of Mount Vesuvius from your hotel terrace during a Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast tour (eight days from £1,499pp based on an October 4, 2022 departure).

Leaving the winding streets of Sorrento behind, take to the sparkling waters to explore the fabled towns along the stunning Amalfi coast, including Positano (pictured) and Amalfi.

Savour the freshest seafood at a waterside table, roam the lemon tree-clad hills and visit the glamorous island of Capri.

Or how about a Sardinia tour, including a trip on the Tenino Verde train to Tempio Pausania — a huge highlight — and an evening stargazing in Alghero.

And, much-loved by celebrities, the beguiling Italian Lakes provide a gorgeously romantic backdrop. Here fishing boats bob in tiny harbours, rustic churches cling to cliff faces and elegant, 17th-century villas and grand spa hotels line the bijou waterfronts.

Blending history, mind-blowing cultural wealth, mouth-watering cuisine and movie-star good looks, Italy provides the ultimate treat for the senses.

And Titan’s escorted tours will show you this beautiful country at its very best. To request a brochure, visit titantravel.co.uk or call 0808 239 8157.

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