Italy from Greece

Best time to visit

Monthly breakdown for Greece travellers planning a Italy trip.

Best value

Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct

Peak season

Jul · Aug — Hotter, busier and more expensive

Getting there

Flight time

~2 h (or overnight ferry)

Why Italy?

Italy is one of the most directly accessible destinations for Greek travellers, with direct flights from Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion reaching Rome, Milan and other cities in under two hours.

Beyond flights, the ferry connection from Patras to Ancona, Bari and Venice remains a popular option for travellers who want to bring their own car or prefer a slower, overnight crossing of the Adriatic.

The proximity isn't only geographic: shared Mediterranean cuisine, pace of life and architectural heritage make Italian cities an easy, familiar destination even for a short trip.

Where to stay

• Rome — Rome combines ancient monuments, the Vatican and modern city life, reachable by direct flight from Athens in about 1 hour 40 minutes.
• Florence — Florence is the heart of the Renaissance, with the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo a short walk apart in the compact historic centre.
• Milan — Milan is Italy's business and design hub, home to the Duomo cathedral, La Scala and easy onward connections to the Lombardy lakes.
• Bologna — Bologna is known for its food culture and one of Europe's oldest universities, centrally placed in the Emilia-Romagna region.
• Turin — Turin blends baroque architecture, museums and Alpine views, and sees fewer tourists than Italy's other major cities.

A weekend trip to an Italian city typically costs 250-400€ per person including flights, 2-3 nights' accommodation and food, while travelling by ferry from Patras lowers transport cost but adds travel time.

Plan your trip

• Italy travel guide
• Events in Italy

Package holidays vs booking independently

Compare packages from Greece-based operators against building your own trip.

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