Luxury guide to Christmas markets in Italy 2024

With the most wonderful time of the year at the door, it is high time to plan a visit to the Christmas markets in Italy. The authenticity of handmade gifts and a variety of delicious local treats will undoubtedly warm the visitors’ hearts and make up for wonderful winter memories. Use this true luxury opportunity by having the Italian Christmas market getaway!

Shop for the Italian gourmet Christmas Eve dinner
 The best proof of the Italian grandeur and soft power lies on the shelves of the local delicacies’ vendors. While charming snowy towns of Trento and Bolzano offer the unique recipes of knödel, regional apple juice and local wines, the Christmas market in Naples can take pride in selling the world-famous limoncello and pastries like struffoli (fried dough with honey). If you pass through the region of Lombardy, be sure to bring an exquisite gift of panettone to have as a Christmas dessert. Moreover, the Christmas market by the Duomo of Milan collects gourmet food from all the regions in one square - truffles from Piedmont and Umbria, high-end caviar from Italian farms, aged Parmesan and many fine chocolate delicacies, ensuring the abundance and excellence at your Christmas table.

Panettone

Choose a lavish villa or a cosy chalet for your stay
Whether you decide to stay at a historic luxury palace, on a snow-capped mountain in the Italian or French Alps or rent a magnificent villa, with Home in Italy, be sure that your exclusive accommodation will drastically improve your holiday enjoyment. The real luxury of drinking vin brulè with your family together by the fireplace in the secluded, tranquil villa will surely make a beautiful memory for the years to come. With our conciergerie service and enthusiasm for Italian culture and traditions, we will gladly assist you with adapting your festive holiday experience to your family’s needs.

Luxury Chalet

Find the perfect handcrafted souvenir for your loved ones
 If you are seeking luxurious handmade gifts, the historic Christmas market in the historic Piazza Santa Croce in Florence will impress you with exclusive leather bags, gloves, niche fragrances and various artisan accessories. Excellence in craftsmanship is a priority for Florentine entrepreneurs, making it a perfect town to shop for high-end presents. If you wish to expand the luxury atmosphere, pay attention to the villas that will improve your holiday memories, the spectacular villa Canova with a fireplace and the charm of the classic Renaissance style, just a 30-minute drive from Florence downtown, will add the festive magic to your trip.

Christmas markets

Focus on wellness and relaxation
 Last but not least, Italian Christmas markets will offer more than just festive shopping. They provide an opportunity for relaxation in the picturesque backdrops of snowy mountains and historic sites, and some wellness facilities nearby can bring your holiday even further: consider visiting the famous QC Terme if you visit Rome Christmas market, or spend your festive retreat in Bormio with combining shopping with SPA treatments, yoga sessions or sauna rituals.

Luxury villa Canova

Whichever Christmas market you choose, add a touch of luxury to your festive stay: several villas for rent part of Home in Italy portfolio feature all a guest can wish for a cozy and relaxing Italian Christmas, just a few minutes’ drive from the markets. Whether you're looking for a romantic escape or a family holiday, our collection of villas promises a vacation filled with unforgettable memories and unrivalled luxury.