Christmas & New Year Tours in Italy
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10 best Christmas & New Year Italy tour packages
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- New Year's Eve with Sicilian Secrets 25/26 - 5 days in Sicily
- New Year's Eve with Sicilian Secrets 25/26 - 8 Days in Sicily
- Christmas in Italy: Rome to Venice
- A Mediterranean Christmas - Naples, the Amalfi Coast & Sicily (port-to-port package)
- Christmas Markets in Naples 2025
- Christmas with the Countess Luppis
- Christmas in Venice (port-to-port cruise)
- 5-day Best of Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice
- 9 Day Italy by Train from Milan, Venice Mestre, Florence to Rome
- Classical Italy
Palermo's illuminated squares and Castelbuono's festive markets set the scene for an enchanting Italian Christmas. Traditional Sicilian panettone beckons at Fiasconaro bakery before New Year festivities commence in Palermo's historic center. The 4-star Romano House Hotel serves as your base while visiting UNESCO heritage sites.
Duration 5 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Castelbuono, Mount Etna, Taormina, Catania Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From
- NZ$2,167
New Year's celebrations light up Palermo's historic center during this Italian holiday tour. The charming Christmas markets of Castelbuono showcase Fiasconaro's holiday panettoni. Caltagirone's famous nativity scenes steal the show, featuring a spectacular display with 300 animated figures, all while guests enjoy premium 4-star accommodations throughout Sicily.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, Palermo, CefaluSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From
- NZ$2,844
Duration 9 days Destinations Rome, Montepulciano, Pienza, Florence, Siena, Venice Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $3,719
25% Off- NZ$2,789You save $930
MS La Belle de L'Adriatique sets sail for an Italian Christmas adventure. Naples' Via San Gregorio Armeno showcases artisans crafting nativity figures, while Santa Chiara Cloister displays 18th-century scenes. Festive gala dinners feature Neapolitan entertainment.
Duration 8 days Destinations Naples, Milazzo, Messina, Salerno Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From $5,110
20% Off- NZ$4,096You save $1,014
Duration 3 days Destinations Naples Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian Operator Campania Overland From
20% Off- NZ$2,333
Duration 5 days Destinations Venice, Chioggia, Burano, Murano Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
20% Off- NZ$2,108
5-day Best of Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice
25 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Saw places I would have never seen (names were new to me) and they didn't disappoint!”
Caroline, traveled in April
Duration 5 days Destinations Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Montepulciano Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Carrani Tours From
20% Off- NZ$1,775
9 Day Italy by Train from Milan, Venice Mestre, Florence to Rome
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was perfect. When I asked to change the time for the car to take us to the airport, it was done quickly and efficiently.”
ricardo, traveled in October
Duration 9 days Destinations Milan, Mestre, Venice, Burano, Murano, Florence, Pisa, Rome Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $2,739
7% Off- NZ$2,547You save $192
Classical Italy
168 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The schedule and things included on the trip were well chosen and gave us a really good variety of things to see and experience.”
Caitlin, traveled in March
Italy's holiday season features illuminated Forums in Rome, Christmas markets in Florence, and festivities in Venice's St. Mark's Square. Special evening transfers to seasonal celebrations in Trastevere complement comfortable hotel accommodations.
Duration 5 days Destinations Rome, Florence, Venice Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From $1,286
15% Off- NZ$1,093You save $193
What people love about Christmas & New Year Tours in Italy
- Mamma Mia! - 13 Days/12 Nights
Just finishing up one of the best holidays of my life! We wanted to see Rome, Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre/Pisa, Florence and Venice so booked the Mamma Mia tour and it was perfect! The tour had flexibility to do our own things as well as the security of an organized tour with someone helping us along the way. Excellent customer service from the office as well as the guides! Accommodations were clean, comfortable and convenient locations to sights. Special thanks to Sasa and Veronica! You were both amazing! :)
- Classical Italy
This short tour gave us a comprehensive introduction to Rome, Florence and Venice. Gaby along with the local tour guides was wonderful and well informed. After sightseeing all day, I found the hotels and their breakfast acceptable though qualitywise they more likely compare to motels than hotels. My only critique was the wording of itinerary, as it was difficult for me to plan my free time in Italy before I arrived to Europe. In Rome, it mentions "visiting Baths of Caracalla, Lateran church" but this is more of a scenic drive by. We did visit Vatican, Colliseum, had a nice view of forum from Palatine hill, Pantheon as advertised. In Florence, we did not visit the palace vecchio or duomo, we just walked by it. I would suggest clarifying the wording of itinerary so we can plan out free time accordingly prior arrival.
- Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome: essential (3* hotels) low carbon tour by train
The plan was perfect for each city that we visited on the list. The hotels were very good and the package offered the right attractions at each city . What could be improved is adding an extra day at Rome
What our customers ask about Christmas & New Year Tours in Italy
What special Christmas & New Year activities are included in Italian tours?
December tours in Italy center around key holiday traditions with access to midnight mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome traditional Christmas markets in Venice's Campo Santo Stefano and views of New Year's Eve fireworks over the Colosseum. Guests often stay at seasonal hotels like the Hotel Continental in Venice which adds holiday touches to both decor and dining. A TourRadar traveler noted "The traditional welcome dinner in Rome was magical with local seasonal specialties and Christmas decorations everywhere."
What are the accommodation options during Christmas & New Year tours?
The holiday season brings festively decorated 3- and 4-star hotels throughout Italy. Popular choices include the Hotel Due Torri along the Amalfi Coast the Delfino Hotel in Venice-Mestre and the Rome Garden 3* in central Rome. These properties typically include holiday meals and prime viewing spots for festivities. One TourRadar guest shared: "The Hotel Mediterraneo in Florence was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the staff went above and beyond with special holiday touches."
What special holiday meals and foods are included in Christmas & New Year tours?
Holiday tours feature signature Italian celebrations like the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" on Christmas Eve followed by extensive Christmas Day lunches. Hotels such as Rome Garden 3* and Hotel Due Torri serve regional dishes including panettone tortellini in brodo paired with local wines. A recent traveler noted: "The Christmas dinner at our hotel in Venice was incredible - seven courses of local specialties and prosecco at midnight." New Year's celebrations often include gala dinners with traditional good luck foods like lentils and cotechino.
What are the special holiday highlights during a Christmas & New Year tour in Italy?
The holiday season brings distinctive experiences across Italy from Christmas Eve mass at Venice's St. Mark's Basilica to festive markets in historic squares and multi-course celebration dinners. One guest reported: "The Christmas Eve experience in Venice was magical - from the festive atmosphere to the special dinner and midnight mass celebration." Tours often feature New Year's Eve galas in Rome with firework views visits to decorated landmarks like the Colosseum and seasonal concerts in Florence's Duomo.
What are the best destinations in Italy for Christmas & New Year celebrations?
Key holiday destinations include Rome for Vatican celebrations Florence for its Renaissance holiday ambiance Venice for New Year's festivities and Milan for upscale shopping and Christmas markets. Strategic hotel choices like the Grand Hotel Adriatico in Florence or Hotel Campanile in Venice Mestre provide easy access to events. TourRadar travelers note "The Republic hotel in Rome was perfectly located to enjoy both Christmas markets and midnight mass."
What is the weather like during Christmas & New Year in Italy?
Winter conditions vary across Italy's regions. Northern cities including Milan and Venice see temperatures of 30-45°F with occasional snow while Rome and Florence maintain milder conditions between 40-55°F. Southern areas like Sicily stay relatively warm around 50-60°F. As one traveler observed: "We experienced beautiful crisp winter days in Florence and some snow near Lake Como which made everything look even more festive."
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