Italy-inspired Christmas gift ideas

There’s no denying that Christmas shopping can be incredibly stressful! If you’re planning some last-minute Christmas shopping but are lost for gift ideas, this blog on Italy-inspired Christmas gifts is for you.

Generous Budget

If you’re shopping for someone special and want to buy them a memorable gift, these unbeatable Italy-inspired Christmas gift ideas are for you.

Package to the 6 Nations Rugby in Rome

For the ultimate gift for a rugby fan, check out our 6 Nations rugby packages to Rome. We have packages available from £499 per person for Italy v England 2018 and Italy v Scotland 2018, as well as the 2019 rugby matches. To find out more about our 6 Nations rugby deals, please click here.

Ferrari Driving Experience

We love the idea of an experiential gift for a memorable Christmas present. For the ultimate gift in 2017, why not arrange a Ferrari driving experience in Modena, Italy. Our activity includes entry to the Ferrari museums in Modena and Maranello, and also the rare opportunity to test drive a Ferrari F430 Coupe out on the Italian roads. As a special treat, it also includes a visit to a balsamic vinegar producer and lunch in an Italian farmhouse.

Mid-budget

These Italy-inspired Christmas gift ideas are perfect if you are looking for last-minute Christmas gifts that won’t blow your budget!

Personalised Bottle of Italian Wine

Specialist suppliers online offer personalised bottles of Italian wine – the perfect gift for any wine buff. Popular vintages include Chianti and Pinot Grigio. However, if you don’t have time to have the bottle professionally personalised, why not buy a beautiful bottle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino or Chianti and handwrite a note explaining the rich history of Tuscan wine? For inspiration on what to write, you can read more about Chianti wine on our other blogs.

Italian Hamper

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a foodie, you can’t beat a handmade Italian food hamper. Simply buy a pretty wicker basket or gift box and fill with Italian classics, such as olives, antipasti, biscotti, coffee beans and perhaps even a panettone.

Budget-friendly

If you’re on a tight budget this year and are looking for budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas, then we hope these Italy-inspired Christmas gifts inspire you.

Homemade Biscotti

Biscotti are crunchy Italian biscuits, typically flavoured with nuts (usually almonds). They are thought to originate from Prato in Tuscany and make a wonderful homemade Christmas gift, especially for coffee-drinkers as biscotti go perfectly with Italian espresso. We recommend wrapping the biscotti in pretty tissue-paper tied with a festive ribbon. 

Italian Panettone

For the ultimate Italy-inspired Christmas gift, buy your loved one an Italian panettone. These sweet bread cakes are thought to originate from Milan, the city that recently broke the world-record for the largest panettone!

Italian panettone is widely available from UK supermarkets, but for a special present, we recommend baking your own panettone. You can wrap it in cellophane paper, tied with a pretty ribbon.

We hope you’ve enjoyed these Italy-inspired Christmas gift ideas. If you would like to find out more about us and our Italy multi-centre holidays, please click here to browse our selection of customised vacations. If you would like us to handcraft the perfect Italy holiday for you, perhaps as a special Christmas gift this festive season, please click here to send an online enquiry. We typically respond within 24 hours and can provide you with a beautiful personalised brochure of your holiday within hours of booking – the perfect last-minute Christmas gift.