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Locanda in Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy
deluxe
The UNESCO-recognised Val d’Orcia has a rich cultural heritage and yet is a relatively undiscovered region of Tuscany. It is a little off the beaten track and perfect if you are looking for peace and quiet in beautiful, rolling countryside. The owners of this farmhouse which dates from the 17th century, Luca and Claudia Bernetti, have created a rural hideaway with a focus on personal service and sustainability.
There are just nine bedrooms, each beautifully restored and with characterful features retained, such as brick floors, beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. Whether you are relaxing in your room, lying by the summer swimming pool or enjoying typical Tuscan dishes in the Taverna di Mozart, you will be able to enjoy outstanding, bucolic views. Locanda in Tuscany is an ideal base from which to explore – the idyllic hill town of Castiglione d’Orcia is 15 minutes away and both Montepulciano and Montalcino can be reached in 30 minutes. Hotel open 28 March - 1 January.
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Short Break
Marinedda
Northern Sardinia, Italy
deluxe
Located close to the ancient village of Isola Rossa on Sardinia’s less fashionable, but equally beautiful north-west coastline, Marinedda overlooks the Golfo dell’Asinara and the distinctive, red granite promontory of Li Canneddi.
Short Break
Rufolo
Ravello, Italy
superior
A pleasant, family-run hotel, the Rufolo is located just 40 metres from Ravello’s picturesque main square.
Short Break
Botania Relais and Spa
Ischia, Italy
deluxe
Under the guidance of owner Rita Buono and her family, the Botania Relais offers an oasis of calm just a short distance from the small resort of Lacco Ameno. Set within a three-hectare park of lush vegetation, citrus and olives trees, the terraced gardens include an outdoor gym, two outdoor thermal pools and a place for yoga classes.
Short Break
Balestri
Florence, Italy
superior
Sister hotel to the Santa Maria Novella and the L’Orologio, the Balestri reopened in January 2015 following a complete renovation. It is located in the heart of the Santa Croce district, 400 metres from the Ponte Vecchio and close to the Uffizi Gallery.
Short Break
Grand Hotel Bristol
Rapallo, Italy
deluxe
This rose-pink, Liberty style landmark stands in an elevated position between the green hills and the Gulf of Tigullio. The 80 bedrooms, decorated in classical style, are comfortable and spacious and many have outstanding sea views.
Short Break
Azienda Agricola Mandranova
Agrigento, Italy
This typical Sicilian country house is located 15 miles southeast of Agrigento, three miles from the ancient town of Palma di Montechiaro and a short drive from the sea. Rustic and charming, it is a place to experience authentic Sicilian hospitality and to relax in a splendid natural setting.
Short Break
Hotel Capo San Vito, San Vito Lo Capo
San Vito Lo Capo Peninsula, Italy
On one of Italy’s most beautiful beaches, the Capo San Vito brings Oriental bare foot luxury to Sicily’s north coast.
Short Break
Royal Victoria
Lake Como, Italy
A two minute walk from both the Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi, the Royal Victoria stands on the town’s main square. This former textile mill was converted into a hotel in the 1830s; furnishings are simple and traditional.
Short Break
Villa & Palazzo Aminta, Stresa
Lake Maggiore, Italy
superior
Privately-owned and run, this is a very personal ‘boutique’ style property, built in the 19th century and located a few steps from the water’s edge, about two miles along the main road from the centre of town (a free minibus operates during the daytime).
Short Break
Eitch Borromini
Rome, Italy
deluxe
Opened in 2017, the location and historical significance of this unique hotel is truly breath-taking. A former Papal residence, it forms part of Borromini’s 17th-century church of Sant’ Agnese in Agone and is right on Piazza Navona, overlooking the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.
Tailor-made Holiday
Perugia & The Umbria Countryside
Perugia, Umbria
The fascinating yet little visited city of Perugia is the capital of Umbria and a major centre of medieval art. You will discover vast Etruscan city walls, countless historic buildings, grand piazzas and picturesque streets from your central base,the Brufani Palace.
7 night price from £1,268
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Car Hire
Accommodation
Kirker Concierge
Tailor-made Holiday
Bologna, Parma & Ravenna
Bologna, Ravenna
Emilia-Romagna is the cultural, geographic and gastronomic heart of Italy. Here you will find revered culinary delicacies, historic universities, Renaissance art and ancient monuments.
7 night price from £1,898 per person
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Car Transfers
Kirker Concierge
Accommodation
+1
Tailor-made Holiday
The Italian Riviera: Genoa & The Cinque Terre
Genoa
Venice’s main Mediterranean rival for centuries, Genoa is a fascinating historic city, located on the Ligurian Riviera.
7 night price from £2,109 per person
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Car Transfers
Accommodation
Kirker Concierge
Tailor-made Holiday
Art Cities of Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
Emilia-Romagna is a region in northern Italy, world-renowned for its gastronomy and beautiful medieval cities.
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Transfer
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Tailor-made Holiday
Lake Como & Milan
Milan, Lake Como
The perfect combination of style, culture and relaxation, Milan and dramatic Lake Como make for a classic two-centre holiday.
7 night price from £2,889 per person
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Transfer
Accommodation
Kirker Guided Notes
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Tailor-made Holiday
Tuscan Coast & Countryside
Tuscany
The unspoilt coastline of southern Tuscany offers sandy beaches, Etruscan ruins and picturesque villages. Head inland and you will discover the essence of Tuscany - vineyards, sweeping views and historic hill towns.
7 night price from £1,648 per person
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Car Hire
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Concierge
Tailor-made Holiday
The Amalfi Coast: Naples, Capri & Positano
Naples, Capri, Positano
Staying for three nights in Naples you’ll have time to explore nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum and to visit the magnificent Archaeological Museum where many of the most impressive finds from both sites are exhibited.
9 nights from £2,998 per person
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Car Transfers
Ferry Tickets
Accommodation
+1
Tailor-made Holiday
Basilicata: Matera & Maratea
Despite its wonderful unspoiled landscapes and fascinating ancient history, Basilicata remains one of the most undiscovered and authentic regions of Italy.
7 night price from £1,498 per person
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Car Hire
Accommodation
Kirker Concierge
Tailor-made Holiday
Verona & Lake Garda
Verona
The charming Roman city of Verona is famous for its summer opera festival but is a fascinating destination all year round with wonderful architecture, excellent restaurants, museums, markets and boutiq...
7 night price from £1,998 per person
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Car Transfer
Accommodation
Kirker Concierge
Tailor-made Holiday
Classical Italy: Rome, Naples & Pompeii
Rome, Naples
Uncover the fascinating history of the Roman Empire from the Roman Forum and the Pantheon to the Bay of Naples and the well-preserved ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
7 night price from £2,055 per person
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Car Transfers
Kirker Concierge
Accommodation
+3
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Kirker John Hall Venice Course
Venice
An immersion in the art, music, cuisine and culture of Venice, our new two-week itinerary in conjunction with John Hall Venice is much more than an art tour, it is a unique opportunity to take a closer look at La Serenissima in the company of world-class experts.
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Meals
Lectures
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Verdi Festival in Parma
Parma
The annual Verdi Festival takes place in one of Italy’s most beautiful historic cities, Parma. It is here in the countryside around Parma that Verdi was born, grew up and lived for much of his life. During Parma’s Verdi Festival we will go to two performances in the Teatro Regio, one of the loveliest theatres in Italy.
5 nights price from £2998 per person
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Accommodation
Meals
Two performances
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Villas & Gardens Around Rome
Rome
Italy not only has many of the greatest 16th and 17th century gardens in Europe, it also has some which have been extensively restored and indeed created in the 20th century. We visit two of these at Ninfa and La Landriana.
5 nights price from £2298 per person
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Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Sailing Sicily & The Amalfi Coast with Valentina Harris
Join Italian chef Valentina Harris for a tall-ship voyage to Sicily and the Amalfi Coast. We stay for one night in ancient Ostia Antica before boarding Star Flyer at the port of Rome and enjoying a six-night cruise on board this elegant sailing ship, with its gleaming brass and flying sails.
Includes
Flights
One night in Rome
Six nights onboard Star Flyer
Seven dinners and six lunches
+2
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Italian Riviera & The Cinque Terre
Pisa
One of the most beautiful coastal regions in Italy, stretching between Monaco and Tuscany and with a dramatic range of mountains as its backdrop, Liguria is also one of the least visited.
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Accommodation
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Entrance fees
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Italian Lakes - Gardens & Villas of Lakes Como & Maggiore
Lake Como
After a morning walking tour of Como, we travel by hydrofoil to Bellagio, known as the ‘Pearl of the Lake’. At the Villa Melzi exotic species thrive in the warm climate – the garden is renowned in springtime for its riotous display of azaleas.
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Accommodation
Meals
Entrance Fees
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Sicily - An Enigmatic Island
Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily’s strategic importance has given it a violent, eventful and colourful history. Doric temples, Roman mosaics, elegant and powerful Norman architecture and a wealth of Baroque and Renaissance palaces and churches are a reminder of its great past.
9 nights price from £3796 per person
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Accommodation
Five Dinners
Sightseeing
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Christmas in Venice
Venice
Christmas brings a unique atmosphere to La Serenissima, returning Venice to a place of brooding mystery and beauty. It’s a time for the cognoscenti to enjoy the city’s undimmed charms in peace and solitude.
5 nights price from £3198 per person
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Accommodation
Meals
Tour Leader
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Lucca & the Lucchese Hills
Lucca
A perfect example of a beautifully preserved Tuscan town, Lucca has artistic treasures of the first order. A popular destination for day visitors, it rewards those who stay a little longer with secrets which are slowly revealed.
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Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
+1
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Opera at La Scala, Milan
Milan
La Scala, Milan is, for most opera lovers, the world’s most revered and important opera house. The theatre opened in 1778 with a performance of an opera by Salieri and since then many of the greatest Italian operas have received their first performance on its hallowed stage.
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Two Dinners
Opera ticket
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