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  • Ponte Vecchio, Florence

    Highlights of Florence

    Italy
    • Experience artisan shops and markets to sample and peruse locally crafted items.

    • Visit some of the most iconic art and sculptures in the world.

    • Embark on a truffle hunt, paired with a multi course traditional meal.

    • Learn Florentine cooking techniques alongside a local chef.

    5 days from £2,155pp

  • Gondolas, Venice

    Highlights of Venice

    Italy
    • Create your own Venetian mask with a master mask maker.

    • Uncover hidden areas of the Doge’s Palace leading to St Mark’s Square on a private tour.

    • Visit Murano and Burano by private boat.

    • Taste the local cuisine on a private Bacaro and Chiccetti food tour.

    5 days from £2,735pp

  • Trevi Fountain, Rome

    Highlights of Rome

    Italy
    • Admire the wonderful views of Rome on a Vespa tour.

    • Create your own pizza and gelato.

    • Sample selected regions of wine and food hosted by a sommelier.

    • Learn about Rome's ancient history on a guided private tour.

    5 days from £2,875pp

  • Panoramic city view, Bologna

    Culinary getaway to Bologna

    Italy
    • Explore local markets with samples along the way.

    • Learn to prepare local and traditional Italian cuisine.

    • Take a guided walking tour around this historic city.

    • Visit globally renowned gastronomic capitals.

    5 days from £2,975pp

  • Boats docked, Sorrento

    Sorrento to Ischia: Exploring the Coastal Gems

    Amalfi Coast Region
    • Explore the island streets and take in the coastal views of Ischia, known as The Green Island.

    • Enjoy a wine tasting at a charming family-run winery nestled in a historic village with breathtaking sea views.

    • Discover the enchanting forests and rolling hills of Ischia as you hike along the scenic trails.

    • Kayak along the Sorrentine peninsula, visiting hidden caves hidden along the coastline.

    • Stroll through the cobblestone streets and bustling marinas of Sorrento.

    8 days from £3,995pp

  • St Peters Statue at the Vatican, Rome

    Italy beyond the summer

    Italy
    • Learn to cook like a Tuscan at a private Florentine cooking class with a local chef.

    • Tour Naples Archaeological Museum with a private guide and see original objects from Pompeii.

    • Visit the Vatican Museums with your private guide and see the Sistine Chapel at its least crowded.

    9 days from £4,225pp

  • St Mark's Square, Venice

    Italy's art cities: Venice, Florence & Rome

    Italy
    • Travel to Venice's Grand Canal in style by arriving at your hotel in a private boat.

    • Uncover Venice's hidden past by visiting secret chambers within the Doge's Palace.

    • Enjoy the rich treasures of the Accademia and Uffizi Gallery, admiring Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus”.

    • Indulge is the tastes of Rome with a sommelier-led wine tasting dinner at one of the finest Roman food emporiums.

    • Discover the secrets of Ancient Rome on a private tour of the Colosseum.

    • Marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel with a private guide.

    10 days from £4,280pp

  • Duomo Santa Maria Del Fiore, Florence

    Florence & Rome explored

    Italy
    • Uncover the secrets of the Colosseum and Roman Forum on a private tour.

    • Marvel at the majesty of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and St Peter's Basilica.

    • Visit Siena and San Gimignano and have lunch in a local Tuscan farmhouse.

    • Visit Michelangelo's iconic 'David' and explore the opulent Pitti Palace in Florence.

    8 days from £4,435pp

  • Temple of Juno, Agrigento

    Hidden Sicily self-drive tour

    Italy
    • Explore the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Juno as you tour the UNESCO-protected Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.

    • Tour the medieval hilltop town of Erice with a famous pastry shop visit before enjoying lunch at the Trapani salt pans.

    • Stroll around the charming baroque city of Noto and visit its 18th-century Cathedral.

    • Stay in a local winery on the slopes of Mount Etna and enjoy a visit to the summit.

    12 days from £4,650pp

  • Star Clipper

    Italy’s art cities and an Adriatic square-rigger sailing cruise

    Italy, Croatia
    • Discover the secrets of Ancient Rome on a personal tour of the Colosseum.

    • Admire Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling masterpiece with a private guide.

    • Experience the Renaissance through a guided walking tour of Florence.

    • Explore gourmet Venice with a private, connoisseur-led bacari (small tavern) tour.

    • Discover the ancient ports of the Dalmatian Coast in both Croatia and Montenegro.

    14 days from £4,945pp

  • Val di Genova, Dolomites

    Lakes & mountains of Italy

    Italy
    • Take in the historical sights of Verona with your walking guide.

    • Sample delicious Italian wine at a family-run winery.

    • Relax on the shores of Lake Garda.

    • Visit the impressive Vittoriale degli Italiani.

    • Hike among the Dolomites in Val di Genova, known as the ‘waterfalls valley’.

    10 days from £4,995pp

  • Cala Corsara, La Maddalena islands

    Sardinia in-depth

    Italy
    • Enjoy the freedom of self-driving throughout the trip.

    • Spend the day aboard a private boat cruising the stunning scenery of La Maddalena archipelago.

    • Spend time with local shepherds learning about traditional farming practices and Sardinian cheesemaking techniques.

    • Explore the enigmatic Bronze Age structures of the Nuragic cultures of Sardinia on an archaeology tour.

    • Enjoy time at leisure to relax at the beach in your hotel which offers direct access to a sandy beach.

    9 days from £4,995pp

  • Villa Carlotta, Lake Como

    North Italy & the Lakes

    Italy
    • Cruise Lake Como in style by private boat past dramatic scenery.

    • Explore the magnificent gardens of the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore.

    • Lose yourself in the winding medieval streets of Verona.

    • Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Last Supper in Milan.

    8 days from £5,245pp

  • Verona

    Verona Opera Festival

    Italy
    • Immerse yourself in the Italian opera festival with two opera performances under the stars of Verona.

    • Get to know Verona and its ancient history on a private walking tour.

    • Feel the excitement of the performers before the opera begins and learn about the history of the theatre with an exclusive backstage pass.

    • Sample the best wines of Valpolicella on a private winery tour in the hills above Verona.

    • Join a select group of opera admirers for a Michelin star dinner on one of the oldest terraces in Verona.

    • Take your seat in the Royal Box, with the best views of the stage and the amphitheatre.

    6 days from £5,495pp

  • Cannes, French Riviera

    Barcelona & luxury cruise to France & Italy

    Italy and Spain
    • Visit Gaudí’s most renowned works in Barcelona, including Park Güell.

    • Relax aboard your ship, enjoying views from the Rooftop Garden and the hot tubs in the solarium.

    • Take a privately chauffeured driving tour through the glamorous city of Cannes.

    • Hunt for truffles in the Tuscan countryside outside Florence.

    • Take a food walking tour through Rome’s best-known market.

    13 days from £5,720pp

  • Positano, Amalfi Coast

    Southern Italy & Amalfi Coast

    Italy
    • Sample Naples' traditional street food and explore the historic heart of the city.

    • Climb Mount Vesuvius with a private guide and peer in the volcano's cavernous crater.

    • Learn to cook like a local at a private cooking class in a traditional family home.

    • Relax on the chic island of Capri and soak up the luxurious atmosphere.

    • Explore the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast.

    • Step into the ancient past of Pompeii and explore the preserved city.

    8 days from £5,775pp

  • Dolomites : Dolomites, Italy, Europe

    Best of the Dolomites self-drive tour

    Italy
    • Stroll through the cobbled streets of Verona and uncover the history of this ancient city.

    • Explore the provincial capital of the South Tyrol, Bolzano, and visit the "Man from the Ice".

    • Understand the ancient language of the mountains and how it evolved over the years.

    • Immerse yourself in heady mountain air and striking scenery as you drive from valley to valley.

    10 days from £5,995pp

  • Venetian mask making, Venice

    Classic Italian family adventure: Venice, Florence & Rome

    Italy
    • Learn to make pasta from scratch with a local chef in Florence.

    • Create your own Venetian mask with a master mask maker in Venice.

    • Cruise on the back of a vintage Vespa to discover the secrets of Rome.

    • See Michelangelo's 'David' in Florence.

    • Uncover the history of Ancient Rome on a private family tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

    • Visit the Sistine Chapel on a private family tour of the Vatican.

    • Learn to fight like a Gladiator at the Roman Gladiator School

    10 days from £6,295pp

  • Positano, Amalfi Coast

    Rome to Positano: Mountains, shores, and historical tours

    Amalfi Coast Region
    • Explore the Ancient Roman Colosseum with your guide to see where gladiators valiantly fought and history was made.

    • Learn to cook like a local at a pizza and gelato cooking class.

    • Relax on the beautiful beaches of Positano and soak up the ocean views.

    • Fall in love with the dramatic beauty of the Sorrentine coast as you relax on an ocean cruise.

    • Explore the cobblestone streets and coastal views of Sorrento, known as the Land of Mermaids.

    9 days from £6,865pp

  • Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Tuscany

    Classic Italy tour: Rome, Venice, Florence & Tuscany

    Italy
    • Uncover the secrets of the Doge's Palace on a private tour in Venice.

    • Make pasta from scratch during a private cooking class in Florence.

    • Go truffle hunting in the Tuscan countryside with a guide and his truffle dog.

    • Discover the history of Ancient Rome on a private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

    • Take a guided Vespa tour around Rome and enjoy some spectacular views of the city.

    • See Michelangelo's 'David' in Florence and visit the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

    13 days from £7,885pp

  • Planeta Tenuta Sciaranuova Estate, Taormina

    The tastes of Sicily west to east

    Italy
    • Experience Palermo like a local with a street food city tour.

    • Stay among vineyards and olive groves at a working winery.

    • Learn to cook traditional dishes with a Sicilian Mamma.

    • Visit the summit of Mount Etna before enjoying a wine tasting lunch on its foothills.

    14 days from £8,750pp

  • Fresh truffles, Italy

    Culinary highlights of Italy

    Italy
    • Sample local wines on a visit to Barolo and Barbaresco wine producers.

    • Meet a local hazelnut producer, cheesemaker and visit a family-run winery in Piedmont.

    • Taste products of local producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese, prosciutto and aged balsamic vinegar.

    • Take a walking food tour around Rome’s Campo de' Fiori and Jewish ghetto.

    12 days from £8,915pp

  • Poppies growing in Tuscany

    Luxury Italy honeymoon

    Italy
    • Explore the island of Capri on a private boat tour from your hotel on the Amalfi Coast.

    • Enjoy a private cooking class in Florence.

    • Discover the hidden secrets of Rome on a Vespa tour of the city.

    • Relax in the heart of the romantic Tuscan countryside.

    • Experience the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican on privately guided tours.

    12 days from £10,325pp

  • Gondola under old bridge, Venice

    Classic luxury Italy & Amalfi Coast tour

    Italy
    • Learn to make Italian cuisine with a professional chef during a private cooking class in Florence.

    • Cruise the waters of the Amalfi Coast on a private boat tour to the glamorous island of Capri.

    • Explore Venice on a private panoramic boat tour.

    • Watch traditional glassblowing on the historic island of Murano.

    • Visit the picturesque towns of Siena and San Gimignano in the heart of the Tuscan countryside.

    13 days from £13,795pp

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