Italy · Culture & cities · Adventure & nature
Italy
Coastal villages, canals and long lunches
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 10 nights
- Pairs well with
- The Swiss Alps or the Dolomites
Pastel villages above the sea, gondolas in Venice, lakes framed by mountains and food you'll talk about for years.
Italy is best enjoyed slowly. Rather than racing between cities, we’ll help you choose two or three bases, connect them with comfortable trains or private transfers, and leave room for the long lunches that make an Italian honeymoon.
Moments we'd plan for you
- Private gondola ride through Venice
- Boat day along the Cinque Terre or Amalfi Coast
- Tuscan wine estate stay and tasting
- Lake Como villa gardens
- Pasta-making class with a local family
- Sunset aperitivo with a sea view
A sample itinerary
A starting point. We'll shape every day around your dates, budget and wishes.
Days 1–3
Venice
A canal-side hotel, a private gondola at golden hour and an evening in the quieter sestieri.
Days 4–6
Tuscany or the lakes
Vineyard stay among the cypress trees, or a villa on Lake Como with boat days between the towns.
Days 7–9
The coast
Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast for swims, boat trips and lemon-scented lunches.
Day 10
Fly home
Fast train to Rome or Milan for your flight home.
Where to stay
- Venice
- Canal-side hotels, quiet once the day visitors have gone.
- Tuscany & Lake Como
- Vineyard estates among the cypress trees, or a lakeside villa with boat days between the towns.
- Amalfi Coast
- Positano and Ravello for sea views from every terrace.
- Rome
- A boutique hotel in the historic centre to finish the trip.
