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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
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
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.
Short Break
Continental, Genoa
Genoa, Italy
superior
Located just two minutes’ walk from Genoa’s Principe train station, overlooking Piazza Principe and next door to its sister hotel, the Grand Savoia, the Continental combines 19th century architectural features such as the wrought iron lift with eye-catching design.
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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Kirker Concierge
Accommodation
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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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Kirker Concierge
Accommodation
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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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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
The Sicilian Quartet: Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse and Taormina
Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse
In Palermo, the island’s capital, you will have time to explore medieval streets and perhaps catch a performance at the magnificent opera house before heading south.
9 night price from £2,998 per person
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Car Hire
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Kirker Concierge
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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Two performances
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Grandeur of Rome
Rome
The 3rd century AD saw Rome at its Imperial peak, a densely populated city spreading out over its seven hills, a testament to the power and wealth of the vast Roman Empire. Many of the glorious buildings and sites survive today bu...
7 nights price from £3175 per person
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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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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.
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One night in Rome
Six nights onboard Star Flyer
Seven dinners and six lunches
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Puccini Opera Festival
Lucca
Giacomo Puccini was born into a musical family in Lucca on 22 December 1858. As a boy Puccini sang in the choir of the Cathedral of San Martino and later received his musical education at the conservatory in Milan.
5 nights price from £2849 per person
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Three performances
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
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.
7 nights price from £4248 per person
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Bologna - Italy's Gastronomic Heart
Bologna
Join Italian food expert Valentina Harris for a tour of the culinary heartland of Italy, based in Bologna, known as “la dotta, la grassa, la rossa” for its ancient university, rich cuisine and terracotta rooftops. Broadcaster, chef and author of books including ‘Italian Regional Cookery’, Valentina...
5 nights price from £2689 per person
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Tour Leader
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Rossini Festival in Pesaro
Held every summer in Pesaro, where the composer was born in 1792, the Rossini Festival has always attracted the world’s greatest bel canto singers. Marilyn Horne, Montserrat Caballe, June Anderson, Rockwell Blake, Chris Merrit and Juan Diego Florez are just a few of those who have sung in Rossini’s hometown.
5 nights price from £3369 per person
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Meals
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