Destinations
Where in Italy will you go?
From the Alps to the islands, we design private journeys across the whole of Italy. We also plan Malta, Switzerland and the French Riviera in France, three separate countries that pair beautifully with an Italian journey. Here are the places our clients love most. If yours isn’t listed, just ask: we plan everywhere.
NorthCentreSouthIslandsBeyond Italy: Malta, Switzerland and FrancePopular combinations
Northern Italy
The lakes, the Alps and Venice
Elegant lakes, dramatic mountains, world-class food and wine, and the canals of Venice.
Lake Como
Our home. Grand villas, gardens and the lake from a private boat.
When to go: March to November: gardens in bloom in spring, golden light in autumn. Winter is quiet and atmospheric.
Lake Maggiore
Belle Époque Stresa and the island gardens of the Borromean Islands.
When to go: March to October, when the island gardens and villas are open.
Lake Garda
Sirmione, lemon houses, vineyards and the largest lake in Italy.
When to go: April to October, with the lakeside towns lively all summer.
Dolomites
Dramatic peaks, mountain lodges and some of the world’s best hiking and skiing.
When to go: Mid-June to September for hiking, December to March for snow and skiing.
Venice
Canals, palazzi and quiet corners away from the crowds, with expert private guides.
When to go: All year round: spring and autumn for strolling, winter for mist and quiet, February for Carnival.
Milan and Bergamo
Fashion, The Last Supper and Bergamo’s medieval upper town.
When to go: All year round, an easy start or end to any journey.
Piedmont
Barolo and Barbaresco wineries, hilltop villages and the white truffles of Alba.
When to go: All year round: spring in the vineyards, autumn for white truffles and the harvest.
Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre
Portofino, Camogli and five colourful villages linked by coastal paths.
When to go: April to October, with spring and early autumn ideal for the coastal trails.
Emilia-Romagna
Italy’s food heartland: Parma, Modena and Bologna, plus Renaissance Ferrara.
When to go: All year round. The food is always in season.
Central Italy
Tuscany, Umbria and Rome
Renaissance cities, rolling vineyards and the Eternal City.
Tuscany and Florence
Renaissance art, rolling hills, Chianti wineries and medieval Siena.
When to go: All year round: Florence in any season, the countryside at its best from April to October.
Umbria
The green heart of Italy: Assisi, Orvieto and quiet hill towns.
When to go: All year round: wildflowers in spring, truffles and the olive harvest in autumn.
Rome
The Colosseum, the Vatican and la dolce vita, with private access where possible.
When to go: All year round, with mild winters and fewer crowds from November to March.
Southern Italy
The Amalfi Coast and the South
Cliffside villages, island glamour and the slower rhythm of the south.
Amalfi Coast
Positano, Ravello and the coast at its best, seen from a private boat.
When to go: April to October. Many hotels close from November to March.
Sorrento
A relaxed base for Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast.
When to go: March to November, and all year as a base for Pompeii and Naples.
Capri
Glamorous island life, the Faraglioni and hidden coves by boat.
When to go: April to October, when the island is fully open.
Puglia
Clifftop Polignano a Mare, trulli, masserie and the cave city of Matera nearby.
When to go: April to October, with warm seas from June to September.
The islands
Sicily and Sardinia
Ancient history, volcanic landscapes and the bluest water in the Mediterranean.
Sicily
Taormina, Mount Etna, baroque towns and Palermo’s street food.
When to go: All year round: mild winters, almond blossom in February, beaches from May to October.
Sardinia
Turquoise water on the Costa Smeralda and the charm of Alghero.
When to go: May to October, with the warmest seas from June to September.
Beyond Italy
Malta, Switzerland and the French Riviera
These are not part of Italy, but they are natural extensions of an Italian journey. Malta is an independent island nation just south of Sicily, and Switzerland borders our northern lakes, while the French Riviera, in France, continues the coastline of the Italian Riviera. We plan all three, on their own or combined with Italy.
Malta Separate country
An independent island nation just south of Sicily: golden limestone cities, temples older than Stonehenge and crystal-clear bays.
When to go: All year round: mild, sunny winters and swimming from May to October.
Switzerland Separate country
Lucerne, Zurich, St. Moritz and the Bernina Express, which crosses the Alps into Italy. Easy to combine with Lake Como.
When to go: All year round: summer for lakes and mountain trains, winter for snow.
French Riviera France · separate country
Nice, Monaco, the hilltop village of Èze and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, just across the border from the Italian Riviera.
When to go: all year round; May, June, September and October are ideal.
Popular combinations
One journey, several places
Most of our clients combine two or three destinations. A few favourites, always adapted to you:
The lakes and Venice
Lake Como, Lake Garda and Venice. 8 to 10 days.
Rome, Amalfi Coast and Capri
The Eternal City, then the coast by private boat. 9 to 12 days.
Florence, Tuscany and Cinque Terre
Art, wine country and the Riviera. 8 to 11 days.
Sicily and Malta
Two islands and two countries: Sicily, then the island nation of Malta. 10 to 14 days.
Venice, Florence and Rome
The classic first trip to Italy, done beautifully. 10 to 12 days.
Puglia and the Amalfi Coast
Trulli, Matera and the coast. 10 to 12 days.
Switzerland and Lake Como
Two countries linked by scenic trains: Lucerne, St. Moritz and the Bernina Express across the Alps, then the Italian lakes. 7 to 10 days.
Not sure where to go?
Tell us what you love and when you’d like to travel. We’ll suggest the right places and the right pace, in a free, tailor-made proposal.