La Dolce Vita in Italy
The Italian dolce vita is difficult to describe. It is something that truly needs to be experienced first-hand. It is found in the ambient sounds of Rome's cobblestone streets, in the rows of vines of Tuscany's tranquil vineyards, reflecting in the immaculate and azure Mediterranean waters off the Amalfi Coast, and in the daily interactions with Italy's jovial citizens. The unbridled romanticism of a holiday in Italy will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime.
Aug 28 – Sep 1, 2024: Sicily (4 nights)
Sep 1 – 6, 2024: Amalfi Coast (5 nights)
Temperatures in Italy during late August and early September will vary between 20-30 degrees C (70-86 degrees F) throughout the day, and 15-20 degrees C (60-70 degrees F) at night, giving you the opportunity to relax in the mild breeze and enjoy evening walks to the piazza with a lightweight jacket.
US passport holders are allowed to fly into Italy for Business or Tourism without visa requirements.
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Today your international flight lands in Catania, Italy!
Booked Independently
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the arrivals hall of the airport and transfer you to your hotel in a luxury vehicle. They will be waiting at the arrivals area outside the terminal holding a sign with your name on it.
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Nowhere in Italy mixes landscape, culture, and history quite like Sicily. In the span of a day, you can hike a spewing volcano, go for a swim in the crystalline sea, take photos of Baroque architecture, and gawk at ruins so old that they make the Colosseum look young. Even Sicilian cuisine is something unique, where couscous is as common as pasta and gelato isn’t served in a cup or a cone but rather a freshly baked brioche bun—the ultimate ice cream sandwich.
Dining recommendations will be provided closer to your travel date, and reservations can be made on your behalf.
We will provide a list of recommendations of what to do in Italy closer to the time of travel.
Arrive at your hotel and unwind from the long journey. The first evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Why we love it for you: The historic estate of [Estate Name] is located on the slopes of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. With dramatic views over the volcano and the Mediterranean, this countryside boutique hotel is a very special place. Full of extraordinary charm and natural beauty, this spot was originally chosen by a religious order in the 18th Century, and the estate was restored with great care.
Inside a stately home located in the small center of Viagrande, at the foot of Etna, a host welcomes their guests in the kitchen and in the well-kept garden surrounded by silence. In these very rooms the host’s mom worked by spreading the Sicilian culinary tradition through books, courses, catering and successful television programs. The host accompanies their guests between a cooking lesson and pleasant conversations on the history of Sicilia gastronomic traditions. The culture of food is linked to knowledge; listening and learning together are the secrets of this experience. Pieces of Sicily’s history and its gastronomic culture are flanked by a real cooking laboratory and cherished moments with friends and family where the pleasure of eating together becomes the focus!
Private Experience
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By many accounts, one of the most invigorating experiences you can have in Sicily! A Jeep will pick you up at your hotel, and on board will be a nature guide ready to show you Mount Etna, the highest active volcano on the Eurasian plate, in all its wild beauty!
Breathtaking scenery, postcard views, a mix of colors, unspoiled sounds and far from the madding crowds, more than 400 craters and fairy tale trails: an adventure to be experienced in a blend of mind-body harmony, immersing you in one of the most intense environments nature has to offer.
In this adventure, you will have the opportunity to reach an altitude of 2,900 meters (9,514 feet). It's an experience to be lived if you are hiking enthusiasts and are sensitive to the extraordinary wonders that nature has to offer us!
At the end of the tour, it's off to one of the best Etna DOC Winery for another special experience!
Private Experience
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After the Jeep tour, your driver will escort you for a private tour and lunch at a winery.
With its pioneer viticulture, It is today one of the most extraordinary companies in Italian and international enology. The vineyards grow over lava stone, 700 meters above sea level on the northern slope of the volcano. It showcases the
particularities of a unique and precious territory.
You will be guided through a story telling of the winery's history with a description of the local territory, followed by a tour of the wine cellar, and walk through the vineyards. The wine tasting will be accompanied by a lunch with recipes selected from the winery's family cookbook.
Monacci delle Terre Nere
5 x Deluxe Room
- Breakfast included
Today enjoy Taormina at your own pace! You might want to visit the theatre, go shopping or simply lay out in the sun, the choice is yours!
Perched like a stork’s nest on top of a hill, Taormina is as ancient as it is beguiling. The maze of tiny corridors are as irresistible as the most charming Italian towns, but none of the others come with Taormina’s panoramic bombshell. The Ancient Greeks built their amphitheater facing south toward the sun, a seemingly strange oversight. But once you’re standing on the steps and taking in the view of Mt. Etna and the Ionian Sea, it’s clear the Greeks knew exactly what they were doing.
Monacci delle Terre Nere
5 x Deluxe Room
- Breakfast included
Today, head to the Amalfi Coast to continue your trip!
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Naples
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Catch a flight to Naples to continue your journey in the Amalfi Coast!
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Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the arrivals hall of the airport and transfer you to your next hotel in a luxury vehicle. They will be waiting at the arrivals area outside the terminal holding a sign with your name on it.
Along the way make a stop at Pompeii!
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Italy is steeped in ancient history and today you will pass by one of the most well-preserved residues of it.
Pompeii was a thriving citadelle in the reigning years of the Roman empire. A center for commerce, trade, art, and science. In a catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D., it was buried under ash and pumice, thus preserving it to an impressive extent.
On your drive down to the Amalfi coast, stop to stretch your legs and learn about this site from your private local guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Private Experience
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Why we love it for you: Sitting marvelously atop the cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea is a hotel. This chic property evokes feelings of the aquatic scenery below with its blue, white, and gold color palette. The hotel's lovely pool and restaurant terraces offer romantic vantage points to catch the rising and setting sun over the Amalfi Coast.
While most of Italy is about sightseeing, there’s nothing to visit per se on the Amalfi Coast. Instead of lavish churches and ancient monuments, the rugged coastline is the sight, best enjoyed from a hilltop al fresco restaurant, the bow of a yacht, or inside your car while navigating one of the world’s most scenic drives. Amalfi is a luxurious destination with a humble past, where glitzy villas still intermingle with sleepy fishing villages and bucolic lemon orchards.
Le Agavi
5 x Classic Double Room with Sea View and Balcony
- Breakfast included
Meet the driver outside the hotel to reach the Sorrento hill.
Treat yourself to an immersive experience that will equally stimulate your eyes, nose, and taste buds. A private driver will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to a family-owned ranch in the surroundings of Sorrento. This glorious estate is considered the unofficial Amalfi Coast Food Ambassador, and the owners—now in their fourth generation—are proud to share with you the bountiful fruits this blessed soil can offer. Start your day by learning the life cycle of the famous Sorrentino lemon, from seed to fruit. Then put on your apron and your cap, and a professional chef will teach you the numerous uses of this unexpectedly versatile ingredient in the kitchen. The class includes the preparation of some appetizers, hand-made fresh pasta, a main course, and a dessert, all using the Sorrentino lemon. At the end of your class, take a seat and enjoy the food you have prepared, topping it all off with a Limoncello tasting. Cheers!
Private Experience
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Le Agavi
5 x Classic Double Room with Sea View and Balcony
- Breakfast included
Legend has it that gods came down from heaven to the Path in order to reach the sea. In fact, the path was given its title by an Italian historian and politician in the mid-1800s, inspired by the gorgeous views of shimmering waters and the island of Capri that hikers can enjoy. This spectacular scenery is one not be missed if you are spending time on the Amalfi Coast, it is a one-way 3.7-mile guided hike, and it is easy to see why the Gods may have fallen in love with it.
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Le Agavi
5 x Classic Double Room with Sea View and Balcony
- Breakfast included
Feel the pleasant breeze and warmth of the sunshine as you cruise leisurely across the glistening blue sea and admire the enchanting panoramas near the idyllic island.
During the day you will have the chance to swim and disembark at the Capri port to explore. Take a stroll through the charming piazzas and delightful winding alleys, and see the gardens, colorful buildings, typical open-air cafes, and glamorous boutiques.
Back on board, enjoy a tour around the island for a memorable view of the dramatic tree-topped cliffs and imposing Faraglioni rocks.
Private Experience.
Booked by scenset.
Le Agavi
5 x Classic Double Room with Sea View and Balcony
- Breakfast included
Sadly all good things must come to an end. Today you will board a private transfer to the airport for your flight back home!
A private English-speaking driver will meet you in your hotel lobby and take you to the airport for your flight home.