Itineraries for Italy History and Culture

Italian Coast and Culture: Florence & The Tuscan Coast

8-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,280 pp incl. flights

A self-drive holiday combining the white sands of the Tuscan coast with the Renaissance excess of Florence. You'll enjoy stays in two exceptional hotels.

Opera at Arena di Verona, Italy

4-day tailor-made city break from £1,665 pp incl. flights

This suberb itinerary is the perfect introduction to Verona, and includes a three-night stay at the Hotel Due Torri, a city highlights tour and tickets to the opera at the renowned Arena di Verona.

Il Palio di Siena 2026

4-day tailor-made city break from £3,965 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 have the chance to celebrate the culture and cuisine of this historic Italian city.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Venice to Amsterdam

6-day tailor-made holiday from £6,495 pp incl. flights

After a stay in a canal-side palace, reached by private water taxi, indulge with bar-car drinks and fine dining as you sweep over the Alps and through rural Europe to Amsterdam.

The Sicilian Baroque & Inspector Montalbano Tour

8-day tailor-made holiday from £3,635 pp incl. flights

Experience the highlights of the Sicilian Baroque on this scintillating tour, including Syracuse and Ragusa. Relish the beautiful architecture, exquisite artworks, and fascinating history that you will discover on this tour.

Hidden Lakes of Northern Italy

11-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,860 pp incl. flights

Explore northern Italy without the crowds, stepping a little off the beaten track to discover some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, with stays at four of the region's lesser-known lakes.