Italy luxury vacation

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CARBON REDUCTION

This Classic Italy vacation is designed to minimise environmental impact while offering you the chance to experience the country’s most iconic cities and landscapes. Instead of using internal flights, the itinerary relies on Italy’s excellent high-speed rail network and private transfers, which are more efficient and sustainable. Walking tours in Rome, Florence, and Venice also help reduce emissions while giving you a more authentic way to explore historic neighbourhoods, piazzas, and canals.

Hotels and energy use
We choose hotels that are committed to sustainability. In Florence, Hotel Brunelleschi has introduced energy-efficient lighting and water-saving systems while carefully restoring its medieval tower to reduce construction impact. In Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono combines historic preservation with a working organic farm, producing wine, olive oil, and honey with minimal carbon footprint. These choices mean your stay supports both cultural heritage and lower emissions.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Italy’s landscapes — from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the canals of Venice — are central to its identity and must be protected. Our partners work hard to conserve these environments while offering guests unforgettable experiences.

Waste reduction
Guests are encouraged to carry refillable bottles, recycle, and shop in local artisan markets where packaging is minimal. Many of our hotels support this ethos: Badia a Coltibuono composts food waste to enrich its vineyards and gardens, while Hotel Danieli in Venice has introduced water-saving technology and waste reduction programs to protect the delicate lagoon ecosystem. These practices ensure that Italy’s countryside, coasts, and waterways remain vibrant for generations.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

This itinerary is designed to directly support Italian communities, from family-run vineyards to artisan workshops.

Supporting local livelihoods
You will dine in trattorias that source produce from nearby farms, sample wines at Tuscan estates that have been in the same families for centuries, and stay in boutique hotels that employ local staff. In Venice, Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli works with local artisans to showcase Murano glass and Burano lace, ensuring traditional crafts continue to thrive.

Cultural exchange
Your guided tours — whether discovering Michelangelo’s David in Florence, learning to make pasta in a Tuscan farmhouse, or meeting glassmakers in Murano — are led by locals proud to share their history and skills. These encounters not only enrich your trip but also support cultural traditions that form the heart of Italian identity.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Across our Italy itineraries, more than 90% of the people who deliver your journey — from guides and drivers to hoteliers, restaurateurs, and artisans — are residents of the regions you visit. This ensures your vacation supports local jobs and keeps money within the community.

Preserving heritage
By choosing to stay in historic properties such as Badia a Coltibuono or Hotel Brunelleschi, you are directly supporting the preservation of Italy’s architectural and cultural heritage. Your travel contributes to keeping centuries-old traditions alive, from Renaissance art to Tuscan winemaking. Travel here is more than sightseeing — it is a way to celebrate the people, heritage, and culture that make Italy timeless.