Robin Hood airport says Ciao Bella to new Italian packages

The packages, which offer a real taste of Italy, can be booked now and will take off from the Yorkshire airport in 2015.

With escorted tours including the ‘Seven Cities of Italy’, ‘Lake Garda’ and the ‘Italian Lakes’, along with independent trips to Italy on offer passengers will be able to make the most of the new links to the beautiful European destination.

Chris Harcombe, head of aviation development at Doncaster Sheffield Airport said: “Working with Newmarket Holidays we are delighted to be able to offer Italy as a destination from Doncaster.

“Package tours or independent travellers wishing to explore the beautiful towns and cities of Italy will now be able to do so from Doncaster from 2015.”

The ‘Seven Cities of Italy’ is an eight-day holiday exploring infamous Italian cities with flights direct from Doncaster Sheffield Airport to Verona, before visiting eternal Rome and picturesque Florence.

The holiday includes seven nights’ half-board accommodation at three four-star hotels in Moniga del Garda, Chianciano Terme (both for three nights) and Lugagnano (for the remaining night).

Sight-seeing musts in Italy include the Vatican City, Michelangelo’s David at Accademia Gallery and Lake Garda.

Amanda George, regional charter manager, from Newmarket Holidays said: “We know how important convenience and relaxation are to making our customers travel experience a special one, so we’re committed to providing great-value flights from many local airports around the country.

“We are pleased to be able to offer these trips to passengers from Yorkshire from their local airport.”

Newmarket Holidays are also offering travellers the chance to discover the finest cities of Northern Europe with the eight-day holiday ‘Jewels of the Baltic’. They will visit the three Baltic capitals; the Lithuanian town of Vilnius, Latvian’s ever-growing city Riga and medieval Estonian town Tallinn.

Having the option to fly to Vilnius or Kaunas, travellers will embark in guided tours around the three capitals – where they will also stay in three to four star accommodations.

Whilst visiting, there will be a chance to visit the beautiful Gauja National Park, the majestic Rundale Palace and Trakai’s Island Castle.

For more information regarding the holiday packages available from Doncaster Sheffield Airport with Newmarket Holidays, visit www.newmarketholidays.co.uk.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport offers flights to over 30 destinations. For more information, please visit www.robinhoodairport.com.