Castel Porrona Relais

Puglia’s Cathedrals and Coastlines

A wonderful journey through the heritage, gastronomy and coast of the south eastern region of Puglia.

10 days from £5,995pp

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Winter Wolf Tracking – The Apennines

This seven-day winter itinerary to Italy explores the extraordinary social life of wolves, along the paths and valleys of national parks. Against a backdrop of remarkable mountain scenery, gain an understanding of the complex coexistence of these carnivores with experts in the…

7 days from £2,995pp

Three wolves walking up snow covered, rocky mountainside.

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Wildlife Tracking in the Apennines

Join expert nature guides to explore the rugged wilderness of Italy’s central Apennine Mountains. Set camera traps, follow bear and wolf tracks and learn about conservation efforts to protect the wildlife. Stay in picturesque villages, home to traditional cultures and dine on…

8 days from £3,695pp

Mountain goat (chamois) sat on cliffs edge with rolling green mountainsides in background.

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Self Drive Italy – Discover Authentic Sicily

Sicily, the largest island in the Med with Mount Etna dominating much of its skyline, is an incredibly beautiful and alluring destination. Discover the highlights at your own pace with a self-drive holiday to Italy.

9 days from £3,445pp

Greek Roman Theater with Etna erupting, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

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Italy – The Cultural Highlights

This holiday to Italy is an excellent first visit option that covers good ground including the main highlights of Florence, Venice, Padua, Rome and Milan. Visit these well-known cities and enjoy their art, architecture and history.

10 days from £4,255pp

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Amalfi Coast Private Yacht Charter

Cruise the stunning Amalfi Coastline on board your private catamaran, exploring dramatic hillside villages, secluded bays and idyllic islands all the while receiving a first-class sailing experience.

8 days from £5,000pp

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Puglia’s Cathedrals and Coastlines

A wonderful journey through the heritage, gastronomy and coast of the south eastern region of Puglia.

10 days from £5,995pp

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Winter Wolf Tracking – The Apennines

7 days from £2,995pp

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Wildlife Tracking in the Apennines

8 days from £3,695pp

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Self Drive Italy – Discover Authentic Sicily

9 days from £3,445pp

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Italy – The Cultural Highlights

10 days from £4,255pp

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Amalfi Coast Private Yacht Charter

Cruise the stunning Amalfi Coastline on board your private catamaran, exploring dramatic hillside villages, secluded bays and idyllic islands all the while receiving a first-class sailing experience.

8 days from £5,000pp

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Siena House £££££

Italy
Villas / Exclusive use

Siena House is much more than just a house; it’s a very special property conceived and finished at the highest level in terms of equipment, interior design, furnishing and comfort. Houses like this are not normally offering rooms for bed and breakfast, and bed and breakfasts are not normally, houses like this. The house offers bed and breakfast accommodation for up to 11 adults (12y+) and several children (one child per room is possible). Rooms are double with double beds, apart from the Montepulciano suite which can become a double + twin, sharing a bathroom.

COMO Castello del Nero £££££

Italy
Boutique

Situated in the town of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, in the heart of the Chianti wine region, Tuscany, this 5-star luxury hotel is the perfect location for a romantic holiday. Featuring Tuscany’s first destination ESPA, this five-star hotel near Florence is also an enchanting luxury haven in which to relax and revitalise the body and mind. Lovingly converted from a 12th-century castle, the COMO Castello del Nero is a sumptuous sanctuary which sits in its own 300 hectares estate of rolling hills, verdant vineyards and lush olive groves. This luxury hotel in Chianti is perfectly placed for visits to the mesmerising cities of Florence, Siena and Pisa, the best of Tuscany.

Villa Capalbio £££££

Italy
Villas / Exclusive use

Villa Capalbio is an elegant summer house for families and friends alike. The house is surrounded by a landscaped garden, a pool with spectacular pool house and a stunning example of traditional Tuscan landscape stretching three hectares, still only 15 minutes away from the beach. The owners have a particular talent for colours and the house sings summer. This is a great family-friendly property with dedicated children’s living room and games room and offering comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people.

Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco £££££

Italy
Boutique

Set in an 800-year-old estate within the beautiful Val d’Orcia region in Tuscany, the restored 17th and 18th Century farmhouses have been converted into luxury villas and suites. This spectacular hotel offers an idyllic base to become immersed within the Tuscan way of life. The 10 immaculate villas and 23 suites have all been carefully designed to incorporate the old with the new. The villas feature lavish bedrooms, private pools and bespoke furniture, with a personal chef to conjure up culinary delights. The suites offer privacy with spacious bedrooms and airy living rooms.