PUGLIA REGION – CYCLING EXPERIENCE: 20-27 April 2024 Trip highlights: 7 NIGHTS which includes: 3 nights in Matera, 2 nights in Locorotondo and 2 nights in Polignano a Mare. Extended stays with time in Lake Garda can be added before or after this trip. HOTEL: overnights in 4 stars Hotel FOOD: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, specializing in LOCAL CUISINE In April we head south to the “heel” of …
Continue readingLuxury Villas in Liguria
A stay in Liguria will show you a classically beautiful side of Italy, with dramatic coastlines giving way to beautiful seaside towns. Whatever kind of holiday you’re after, our team is on hand to find you a villa in Liguria that ticks all the boxes! Casa Arnella – our pick for the month Sleeps: 4 – 6 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: …
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A villa was originally an ancient Roman upper-class country house. Since its origins in the Roman villa, the idea and function of a villa has evolved considerably. … Then they gradually re-evolved through the Middle Ages into elegant upper-class country homes. A dream vacation in Italy includes visits to medieval towns, viewing fabulous art, drinking delicious wine and renting an Italian villa overlooking stunning landscapes. …
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Continue readingRome, Sorrento, Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Pompeii, Matera, Alberobello, Ostuni & Lecce – 9 nights / 10 days
Itinerary DAY 01: FRIDAY ARRIVAL Meet your private driver upon your arrival in Rome and transfer to your hotel in the heart of Rome. Late afternoon meeting with your Tour Leader in the hotel. You will learn more about your tour and familiarize with the travel companions. At the end, walk to the restaurant and enjoy a tasty welcome dinner. …
Continue readingSicily offers a taste of the Mediteranean unlike any other island
Sicily, an island distinctive in both its history and culture offers even seasoned travellers a unique and memorable taste of the Mediterranean. We look forward to welcoming you to this truly fascinating island. Why Sicily? The beautiful island of Sicily remains distinctive in both its history and culture despite its close proximity to the Italian mainland, offering even seasoned travellers …
Continue readingVilla Holidays in Italy
Enjoy la dolce vita with a stay at any one privately selected villas in Italy. A reputation of wholesome food, captivating history and culture in abundance, Italy will steal your heart and run away with it. For a relaxing retreat, whisk yourself to a Trulli in Puglia or if you’d prefer, absorb the rolling countryside of Tuscany. For island lovers, …
Continue readingFrom Matera to Lecce – 7 nights / 8 days
Visit the sassi of Matera, Heritage; Discovering the Park of the Rock Churches and the Casa Grotta; In climb up to reach the summit of the Murgia Matera; The magic of Alberobello and its trulli; The most iconic stretches of the Adriatic coast; The timeless appeal of the Baroque Lecce; The Ionian coast from Gallipoli to Santa Maria di …
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1. Pasta, parmesan and prosecco, Veneto Serious cooks should check out Stirred, who run a really first class residential cookery school in Casagrande, a gorgeous 15th century classical villa in the foothills of the Italian Dolomites. Between hands-on sessions learning the secrets of perfect homemade tortellini, brasato all’amarone, and fig with ricotta cheesecake, there are day trips by boat to …
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3 DAYS – MORRO D’ALBA – JESI – CONERO COAST DAY 1: Arrival and check in at the 4* hotel in Ancona. DAY 2: After a hearty breakfast the wine experience begins with a visit to a local wine cellar in Morro D’Alba. Established since 1850, this is one of Le Marche’s oldest wine cellars still in existence. For over …
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Summer is coming and the new season is about to start! Verona offers a variety of eno-gastronomic traditions and special events and it is located only 30 minutes from Lake Garda, the widest lake in Italy. Surrounded by three regions, the eastern and southern sides of the lake are popular for enchanting beaches and the Valpolicella countryside, with wine cerllars …
Continue readingPath of the Gods: hiking in the Amalfi Coast is magical
If you love hiking and you want to lose yourself in one of the most enchanting itineraries of the Amalfi Coast, the Path of the Gods will take you to discover a unique place in the world. Only here, actually, you can walk among rocky hairpin bends and creep in lush woodland trails. And you can enjoy an explosion of …
Continue readingCinque Terre & Tuscany Walking & Hiking Tour
Cinque Terre’s Seaside Charm to Timeless Tuscany To prepare for this trip, learn how to say ‘beautiful’ in Italian. So you’ll know what to say when you admire Cinque Terre’s spectacular views or Tuscany’s gorgeous landscape. It’s the simplest way to describe a journey with your fill of just-off-the-boat fresh seafood, delectable wines, friendly people, warm sunlight, the azure sea, …
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