Many hit movies that are among British classics were filmed all across Europe. And film-lovers wanting to get a slice of the action can visit these destinations this spring and summer.
From the 2022 Oscar-nominated House of Gucci filmed in Italy, to the well-loved 2001 box office hit Moulin Rouge, a Parisian classic – holidaymakers can channel their inner film star on their next getaway. There’s something for every film-lover out there.
Whether you’re a fan of romantic comedies like Mamma Mia or an action-junkie with James Bond or Star Wars, there’s plenty of iconic films that were made. Holiday-goers can see the exact filming locations of these hit blockbuster movies from as soon as next month.
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In celebration of the 94th Oscar Academy Awards, the UK’s leading tour operator to many destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean, Jet2holidays, has compiled its top holiday suggestions to some of the most iconic movie locations across Europe. All prices and availability correct at the time of issue.
House of Gucci – Rome, Italy
2022 Oscar-nominated House of Gucci is known for its style and glamour, packed full of beautiful clothes, fast cars and in-depth insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Gucci family. Jet2CityBreaks offers a wide range of fantastic getaways to Italy’s capital, providing holidaymakers who want to channel their inner Maurizio Gucci to do so, while exploring this city’s incredible history, fantastic nightlife and delicious cuisine.
Here’s where you can stay:
Jet2CityBreaks – Italy, Rome, Rome City, 4 star Marcella Royal Hotel Rooftop Garden, 3 nights room only departing from Leeds Bradford on May 5. £489 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
Jet2CityBreaks – Italy, Rome, Rome City, 4 star Hotel Diana Roof Garden, 3 nights bed & breakfast departing from Glasgow on May 13. £469 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
Moulin Rouge – Paris, France
A key filming location for the 2001 Box Office Blockbuster, Moulin Rouge, France’s electric capital offers the perfect combination of glamour, culture and sophistication guaranteed to provide a movie inspired weekend getaway. Whether it’s parading down the Champs-Élysées, gazing at the marvellous shop windows of the world’s top brands, or visiting one of the many nostalgic coffee shops from movies gone by, Jet2CityBreaks has a fantastic array of fittingly French hotels and award-winning flights, ideal for jet setters hoping to bring Paris’s sophistication and style to life.
Here’s where you can stay:
Jet2CityBreaks – France, Paris, Paris City, 3 star Explorers Hotel, 3 nights bed & breakfast departing from Leeds Bradford on April 1. £429 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
Jet2CityBreaks – France, Paris, Paris City, 4 star Novotel Paris 17, 3 nights bed & breakfast departing from Leeds Bradford on May 2. £349 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
Star Wars, Game of Thrones and James Bond – Dubrovnik, Croatia
Croatia’s capital, Dubrovnik, has played host to many incredible movies and television shows over the years including James Bond, Game of Thrones, Robin Hood and its elegant stone streets were also used as the set for the final Star Wars film: The Last Jedi. The Adriatic Sea’s crystal blue waters look as if they should be from a Galaxy Far Far away, and with an abundance of attractions, buzzing bars and meandering cobbled streets – a City Break in Dubrovnik is the Obi-Wan for you.
Here’s where you can stay:
Jet2CityBreaks – Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dubrvonik City, 3 star Vis Hotel, 3 nights bed & breakfast departing from Manchester on May 5. £389 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
Jet2CityBreaks – Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dubrvonik City, 4 star Hotel Lapad, 3 nights bed & breakfast departing from Birmingham on May 14. £399 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.
Mamma Mia – Greek Islands
If filming locations were characters, the fictitious Greek utopian island in Mamma Mia surely would take the lead role. Home to picturesque crystal blue waters, Jet2holidays will have holidaymakers dancing for joy as they explore Greece’s ‘Super Trooper’ picturesque islands.
As the UK’s leading airline and tour operator to Greece, Jet2holidays has an abundance of options to choose from. From the largest Greek Island of Crete to the popular summer resort of Zante, holiday-goers will be spoilt for choice across a range of fantastic deals helping them to save ‘Money, Money, Money’ on their next European getaway.
Here’s where you can stay:
Jet2holidays – Greece, Crete (Heraklion), Analipsis, 5 star Lyttos Beach Resort, 7 nights all inclusive departing from Birmingham on May 2. £789 per person based on 2 adults and 1 child (aged 4) sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers.
Jet2holidays – Greece, Corfu, Gouvia, 4 star Cook’s Club Corfu, 7 nights all inclusive plus departing from Bristol on June 5. £739 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and return transfers.
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