Autumn and winter can be the perfect time to rediscover Italy at a slow pace, wandering through historic centers, lakes, and small villages that, outside peak season, take on a completely different allure. Making the idea of planning a short break even more appealing is the new Italo Borghi Promotion, offering discounts of 10% to 20% on tickets.
To take advantage of it, you need to purchase the trip by 11:00 AM on October 5, using the promo code BORGHI. The promotion allows travel from October 20 to March 21 in the Smart and Prima Business classes, with a total availability of 500,000 seats. Italo promotional codes can be entered directly during the search and purchase of tickets on the company’s official channels.
But where to go? In the Italo network there are several stops that are perfect for building a weekend dedicated to Italy’s most evocative historic centers. Among the destinations directly served are Maratea, Peschiera del Garda, and Desenzano del Garda.
From Milan to Maratea
Among the most scenographic destinations reachable with Italo is Maratea, in Basilicata, also known as the “Pearl of the Tyrrhenian.” The region unfolds between mountains and coastline and houses a historic center made up of narrow lanes, small squares, and religious architecture, so Maratea is traditionally called the city of the 44 churches.
Its most recognizable symbol, however, is the Christ the Redeemer statue, the grand figure that dominates the landscape from the summit of Monte San Biagio. From above, the view extends to the jagged coastline, marked by bays, caves, and small stretches of beach: a panorama that makes Maratea interesting even outside the summer season.
With the Borghi Promo it can therefore become the perfect destination for an autumn weekend or a pause during the quieter months of the year, starting from 39,90 euros.
From Rome to Peschiera del Garda
A complete change of scenery for Peschiera del Garda, one of the most characteristic towns on the southern shore of Lake Garda. The town’s origins date back to Roman times, when it was known as Arilica, and in the following centuries its strategic location made it an important fortified center.
The heart of the visit is framed precisely by the fortifications, bridges and canals that enclose the historic center. Also worth seeing is the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Frassino, dating from the sixteenth century, while those who prefer nature can head toward the Laghetto del Frassino oasis or follow walks along the Mincio. In autumn and winter, moreover, Garda presents a much calmer face than in the summer months, perfect for those who want to alternate strolls along the lakefront, the historic center, and local cuisine with a promo price starting from 32,90 euros.
From Bologna to Desenzano del Garda
Sticking with Lake Garda, another destination directly reachable by Italo trains is Desenzano del Garda, on the Lombard shore of the lake. It is a livelier town compared with other small Garda settlements, yet it preserves a historic core that is perfect to explore on foot, with prices starting from 11,90 euros under the current promo.
The town’s heart revolves around Piazza Malvezzi and the Porto Vecchio, surrounded by historic buildings. Yet the area’s heritage runs much deeper: here lie the remains of a large 4th-century Roman villa, with mosaic floors, as well as the Giovanni Rambotti Archaeological Museum.
It’s also worth climbing up to the Desenzano Castle, of medieval origin and later reinforced in the 15th century. The restoration of the walls today allows visitors to walk part of the ramparts and reach the keep, from which a panoramic view of Lake Garda opens up.
