Holiday ideas to Florence, Tuscany & Umbria

Il Palio di Siena & Castel Monastero

4-day tailor-made city break from £5,245 pp incl. flights

Take in the colour and pageantry of the world-famous Il Palio di Siena. Along with entry to the race, you'll stay in a converted castle and have the chance to celebrate the culture and cuisine of this historic Italian city.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Florence to London

4-day luxury rail holiday from £5,635 pp incl. flights

Enjoy a stay in a luxury hotel in the heart of historic Florence, then indulge in fine wines and gourmet dining as you sweep through Europe aboard the world's most iconic train.

Cooking under the Tuscan sun

4-day tailor-made break from £3,215 pp incl. flights

Enjoy four sumptuous days at a luxurious retreat in Tuscany. Il Falconiere is a fabulous place for a sunny break, but even more so for a culinary holiday – cooking lessons, trips to local markets and some serious wine tasting are all included in this bespoke holiday.

Luxury Tuscan Retreat at L'Andana, Maremma

5-day tailor-made holiday

Discover a lesser-visited side of Tuscany on this idyllic rural retreat in Maremma, based at the luxurious L’Andana resort, featuring a Michelin-starred restaurant and a state-of-the-art spa.

La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Rome & Tuscany

6-day luxury rail journey from £3,560 pp incl. flights

Experience the very best of Italian culture and cuisine on this journey aboard luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, combining the ancient wonders of Rome with the rolling vineyards of Tuscany, the canals of Venice and the Renaissance masterpieces of Florence.