Italy captivates travelers with its unparalleled blend of ancient history, Renaissance art, and world-renowned cuisine. From the romantic canals of Venice to the ancient ruins of Rome, the rolling hills of Tuscany to the dramatic Amalfi Coast, Italy offers diverse experiences across its varied regions.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Hotel Hassler Roma
Perched atop the Spanish Steps since 1893, the Hassler is Rome's most prestigious address with panoramic city views from every room. The Michelin-starred Imàgo rooftop restaurant, lavish baroque interiors, and impeccable service set the gold standard for Roman luxury.
Belmond Hotel Caruso, Ravello
An 11th-century bishop's palace suspended on Ravello's cliffs 350 meters above the Amalfi Coast offers an infinity pool seemingly floating over the sea. Terraced gardens, candlelit dining, and utter seclusion make this one of Italy's most romantic retreats.
Aman Venice
Occupying a 16th-century palazzo on Venice's Grand Canal, Aman Venice offers only 24 rooms filled with original Tiepolo frescoes, Murano chandeliers, and museum-quality antiques. Private garden, canal-side terrace, and Aman's legendary service create an exclusive Venetian dream.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Set in a 15th-century Medici palazzo with 11 acres of private botanical gardens — Florence's largest private garden — the Four Seasons combines historic grandeur with modern elegance. The Michelin-starred Il Palagio restaurant and spectacular spa occupy original Renaissance spaces.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Osteria Francescana, Modena
Chef Massimo Bottura's three-Michelin-star restaurant has twice been named the World's Best Restaurant. Conceptual dishes like 'Five Ages of Parmigiano-Reggiano' and 'Oops! I dropped the lemon tart' reinterpret Italian culinary tradition through contemporary art and philosophy.
La Pergola, Rome (Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria)
Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant crowns the Cavalieri hotel's rooftop with panoramic city views and chef Heinz Beck's visionary Mediterranean cuisine. The wine cellar holds over 53,000 bottles — one of Italy's greatest wine collections.
Quadri, Venice (Piazza San Marco)
The Alajmo brothers' restaurant occupies an 18th-century palazzo overlooking Piazza San Marco with opulent gilded interiors and refined Venetian cuisine using Adriatic seafood, lagoon vegetables, and ancient island recipes.
Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence
Florence's most prestigious restaurant, housed in a 15th-century palazzo, combines one of Italy's greatest wine collections (100,000 bottles) with refined Italian-French cuisine by chef Annie Feolde. Dinner in the candlelit courtyard is quintessential Florentine elegance.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Vatican Museums Dawn Tour
An exclusive pre-opening access tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel when only your private group is permitted in the buildings. Experience Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling in complete silence and empty rooms that see 25,000 visitors daily.
Truffle Hunting in Umbria with Lunch
Join a professional trufarolo and trained lagotto romagnolo dog through Umbrian oak forests hunting for black or white truffles. Return for a full truffle lunch with local wine and a jar of freshly prepared truffle paste as your souvenir.
Helicopter Transfer Rome to Amalfi Coast
Skip the traffic and roads with a private helicopter from Rome's Ciampino airport to Positano or Ravello, touching down in 45 minutes with aerial views of Vesuvius, Naples, and the dramatic Amalfi coastline — an unforgettable arrival.
Private Gondola Serenata, Venice
A private gondola decorated with flowers glides through Venice's quietest back canals with a singing gondolier and optional accordion musician. Best experienced at dusk when the golden light illuminates the palazzos and the city empties of day-trippers.
Ferrari or Lamborghini Driving Experience, Emilia-Romagna
Drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini on closed tracks near their factories in Maranello and Sant'Agata Bolognese, with optional factory tours and museum visits. The Ferrari Museum and Lamborghini Museum make this the ultimate supercar pilgrimage.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
ESPA at Principe di Savoia, Milan
Milan's grandest hotel spa occupies an entire floor with indoor pool, whirlpool, steam rooms, and a comprehensive treatment menu including the signature Principe di Savoia luxury body ritual using Italian botanicals. The glass-domed rooftop pool is spectacular.
Terme di Saturnia, Tuscany
Natural geothermal hot springs at 37.5°C flow into extraordinary travertine terraced pools surrounded by Tuscan countryside. The five-star Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort wraps world-class treatments around these ancient Roman healing waters. The public waterfalls are free; the resort offers exclusive treatments from €80.
Acquapura Spa, Castel Monastero, Siena
A converted 11th-century Tuscan hamlet in Chianti houses this architectural spa with indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pools, Vinotherapy treatments using local Chianti Classico grapes, and signature Body Ritual with Sienese clay and Tuscan herbs.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur service in Mercedes S-Class or Maserati Quattroporte from €400-600/day; Ferrari/Lamborghini rentals with driver from €800/day in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna
- Air
- Helicopter transfers Rome-Amalfi Coast from €800, Milan-Lake Como from €500; private jet charters Rome-Venice from €2,000
- Airport
- VIP lounge access at FCO (Fiumicino) and MXP (Malpensa); private fast-track immigration service from €150/person at major airports; private terminal access via private jet