Italy, to be experienced.

Venice, lived like a local

A tour of the bacari, savouring cicchetti and conversation, walks around the islands, a day at the Lido. The lagoon’s natural beauty and boat trips, then back to the flat: doing the shopping, cooking and getting back into the rhythm of Venetian life.

In the evening, take a stroll through Venice by night, amongst the calli, campi and reflections on the water. For a special experience, join a guided evening tour of St Mark’s Basilica, with its illuminated mosaics: by booking only and subject to the availability of special opening times.

Emilia: at the table and on the trails

Bologna’s osterie, its shops and markets. Then the Modena Apennines, with walks, small villages and a platter of gnocco fritto and tigelle. Simple days, devoted to the pleasure of being together.

Comacchio, between lagoon and sea

Explore the Comacchio Valleys on foot or by bike, observe nature and discover the landscape from the water on a boat trip. The sea, fishing traditions and a seafood cuisine that reflects the local area.

The mountains, at your own pace

Hiking, cycling routes and stops at mountain huts. Small villages, warm, family-style hospitality and mountain cuisine, with visits to the valleys’ wineries and tastings of local wines. Itineraries to choose from depending on the season, your fitness level and how active you want to be, with plenty of time to stop and take it easy.

Liguria, amongst footpaths and taverns

Wander between the coast and the hinterland, stop off at local taverns and discover a cuisine drawn from both the sea and the land. Fish, vegetables, herbs and Recco focaccia: a journey to savour, one stop at a time.

Italy’s Islands

From Capri and Ischia to the Aeolian Islands, including Salina and Panarea; from the Egadi Islands to Lampedusa. Islands to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace, with walks, boat trips, quaint villages and seafood feasts. Flats and small accommodation options where you can feel at home, markets and encounters with those who live by the sea. Let’s choose the stops, the season and the transport links together, leaving plenty of time to enjoy nature, the local cuisine and the unique rhythm of each island.