ITALY
What We Do
Italy is a country made to be experienced slowly. This section highlights the most rarefied ways to do just that—curated for the design-minded, food-obsessed, and soulfully curious. From hand-thrown ceramics in Umbrian studios to moonlit vineyard dinners in Piedmont, we’ve sifted through the noise to bring you the most authentic and atmospheric offerings across the country.
FOOD, WINE, AND FLAVOR
Truffle Hunt + Tasting
What’s Included:
Private truffle hunt with expert forager
Lagotto Romagnolo truffle dogs
Outdoor multi-course lunch with wine
Transfers from Spoleto or accommodations nearby
Pair It With:
Stay nearby at Castello di Postignano, a restored medieval village turned boutique hotel. Or continue the taste trail with a vertical olive oil tasting in Trevi.
Umbria
Venture into the misty Umbrian woodlands with award-winning foragers from Wild Foods Italy, whose hunts are featured on National Geographic and Condé Nast. Trek through oak and hazelnut groves alongside Lagotto Romagnolo dogs, learning age-old techniques that make each find feel truly earned. After uncovering truffles, return to a beautifully set outdoor table for a multi‑course tasting menu—think fresh pasta al tartufo, local cheeses, and wines—served under ancient trees
Location: Near Spoleto, Umbria
Price: €1,140 for up to 6 guests (private full-day experience)
Vibe: Rustic elegance, immersive, chef‑curated
Need to Know: Best between October–December for white truffles; summer hunts yield black truffles. Package includes transfer from Spoleto or local plein-air accommodation.
Private Luxury Wine Tour
What’s Included:
Chauffeured transport
Vineyard appointments (usually 2–4 per day) with multi-course lunch
Expert guides
Optional hotel pick-up from Florence, Milan, or Rome.
Can add olive oil tastings, cheese pairings, or even helicopter transfers for elevated itineraries.
Pair It With:
A Michelin-starred lunch overlooking the Langhe hills, private balsamic tasting in Modena, or a cellar-to-table dinner at a Tuscan borgo.
This is Italy’s most indulgent wine experience—designed entirely around you. Sip aged Barolos in hidden Piedmont cellars, enjoy a vertical Chianti tasting with the winemaker herself, or tour an organic Amarone vineyard by vintage Vespa. Companies like Cellar Tours and Into the Vineyard craft multi-course days (or multi-day itineraries). Each moment is layered with storytelling, regional specificity, and seamless luxury—think Mercedes transfers, private access to top estates, and lunches cooked by nonnas who once harvested these vines themselves. Whether you’re a wine collector or just curious, this is the stuff of legend.
Location: Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, or Umbria—fully customizable
Price: From €600–€1,200 per day for two guests
Vibe: Refined, immersive, bespoke, story-driven luxury
Need to Know: Best booked 4+ weeks in advance, especially during harvest (Sept–Oct) or spring bloom (April–May). Cellar Tours and Into the Vineyard are trusted, luxury-tier operators with deep relationships across Italy’s top wineries.
the World of Parmigiano Reggiano
What’s Included:
Private or small‑group tour led by staff or a local expert
Back‑of‑house access to key production stages
Tasting of multiple Parmigiano Reggiano ages (sometimes fresh ricotta or tosone as well)
Insights from the master casaro into traditional DOP production methods
Pair It With:
While in Parma, try a Parma Ham tasting or a Modena Balsamic Vinegar tasting. Truffle hunting in nearby Alba,
parma
This guided experience, offered directly by the official Parmigiano Reggiano DOP consortium, invites you into one of the region’s most prized dairies to witness the traditional cheesemaking process—completely by hand and unchanged for centuries. You’ll watch as wheels are formed, brined, and wheeled into vaulted aging cellars lined with thousands of golden rounds. The experience ends with a private tasting of three Parmigiano vintages (often 12-, 24-, and 36-month) paired with crusty bread, local wines, and aged balsamic vinegar from Modena.
Location: Various dairies across Parma, Modena, Reggio Emilia, Bologna, and Mantua (must be within DOP zone)
Price: From €15 per person for a group tour; private tours available upon request
Vibe: Sacred, artisanal, and deeply regional
Need to Know: Book directly through the DOP consortium here; tours must be scheduled in advance and most take place early morning (starting around 8 a.m.) when production occurs
NATURE, ADVENTURE, AND SCENIC ESCAPES
Sail & Swim On The Sorrentine Coast
What’s Included:
Private gozzo boat for full or half-day
Local English-speaking skipper and custom itinerary
Swim stops at sea grottos and hidden coves between Sorrento, Capri, and Nerano
Lunch reservation assistance
Optional pick-up
Pair It With:
Have your hotel arrange a sunrise transfer to Marina Grande for an early departure, or tack on a stop in Capri for aperitivo and boutique shopping before returning at golden hour.
Amalfi Coast
There’s nothing quite like tracing the curve of the Sorrentine Peninsula from the deck of a hand-crafted wooden boat. Cruise from Sorrento toward Capri or Positano, passing limestone arches, lush coastal villas, and caves only accessible by water. Your skipper—fluent in English and deeply local—anchors at hidden coves for swims in turquoise water before guiding you to lunch in Nerano (where spaghetti alla Nerano was born). Champagne, beach towels, snorkeling gear, and impeccable service are all included, but the real luxury is the rhythm of the day: unhurried, salt-drenched, and sublimely Mediterranean.
Location: Sorrento, Capri, and Amalfi Coast (departures from Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, or Capri)
Price: From €750 per day for up to 6 guests (private)
Vibe: Barefoot luxury meets coastal jetset
Need to Know: Boats vary—request an Apreamare Gozzo for the most iconic look and smoothest ride. Half-day tours available, but full-day recommended. Lunch is not included, but reservations at legendary spots like Lo Scoglio or Conca del Sogno can (and should) be handled through company. Best time to go is May through early October
Alcantara Gorges Body‑Rafting
What’s Included:
Roundtrip transfer from Taormina in air-conditioned vehicle
Certified guide-led body-rafting experience in small groups
Wetsuit, life jacket, helmet, and full safety gear
Entry to Alcantara Gorge Natural Park
Optional photography package available
Pair It With:
Reward your adrenaline rush with lunch and wine tasting at a Mount Etna vineyard—several estates, like Barone di Villagrande or Tenuta delle Terre Nere, offer full food pairings just a short drive away.
Sicily
Tucked between the foothills of Mount Etna and the vineyards of Taormina, the Alcantara Gorge is a geological marvel formed by ancient lava flows. This body-rafting experience transforms it into your natural obstacle course—complete with deep basalt corridors, rushing freshwater, and narrow vertical rock walls. Guided by local adventure pros, you’ll suit up in a wetsuit and helmet before diving into the gorge itself, navigating whitewater, natural slides, and plunge pools. It’s a wild, kinetic adventure that feels at once primal and luxurious—pure immersion into Sicily’s volcanic soul.
Location: Alcantara Gorge, with pick-up from Taormina or Catania
Price: From €85 per person (small group)
Vibe: Elemental, volcanic, wildly alive
Need to Know: Swimmers must be in moderate physical condition and comfortable with jumping, sliding, and swimming through natural rapids. Minimum age is typically 12. Water temperatures are chilly year-round due to the volcanic source—refreshing in summer, brisk in spring and fall. Tours run April–October, with peak season from June–September. Total tour length is around 4 hours including transfers
Ferrari Full-Day Driving Experience
What’s Included:
Full-day private estate Ferrari driving session—on-road and optional track
One or multiple Ferrari models with instructor-led instruction
Personalized route through Maranello countryside and surrounding hills
Entrance and private tour at Museo Ferrari
Support car with concierge and photography included
Pair It With:
Amplify the thrill with a climb through Parma ham cellars and Parmigiano Reggiano dairies en route back—blending speed with a snack break.
Emilia-Romagna
In the birthplace of Maranello’s Prancing Horse, Motorsport Maranello offers a fully immersive driving adventure—behind the wheel of iconic Ferrari models like the 458 Italia or 488 Spider, navigating scenic hairpin bends along the Apennine foothills and experiencing controlled track sessions. Your expert instructor ensures every throttle, downshift, and apex is precise, followed by a private tour of the storied Ferrari Museum to complete the narrative.
Location: Maranello and surrounding Emilia-Romagna countryside
Price: From approximately €200–€900 depending on car selection and duration
Vibe: Precision-engineered adrenaline, Italian automotive royalty
Need to Know: A valid driving licence (minimum one year held) and age requirements (typically ≥21) are mandatory; non-EU guests may need an International Driving Permit. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for pedals. Book at least 2–4 weeks ahead, especially during peak season (April–October).
WELLNESS, BALANCE, AND RESTORATION
Luxury Medical Spa
What’s Included:
Comprehensive medical intake and diagnostics (labs, body analysis)
Tailored treatment plan: hydrotherapy, mud applications, custom facials
Guided “Hiking for Longevity” walks in Fiuggi’s oak forests
Access to thermal pools, saunas, relaxation lounges
Organic, wellness-focused meals and dietary coaching
Pair It With:
Combine with an early-morning visit to Rome’s Appian Way—the perfect segue from bio-science restoration to ancient cultural immersion.
Lazio
Set within the storied hill town of Fiuggi—famous for restorative mineral springs—Palazzo Fiuggi is a lavish medispa that marries advanced diagnostics with centuries-old hydrotherapy. Imagine Art Deco grandeur, tailored bloodwork, thermal mud wraps, and guided forest hikes for longevity, all complemented by organic cuisine and a serene park setting.
Location: Fiuggi, Lazio (about 1 hr southeast of Rome)
Price: Day-stay from ~$400; multi-day medical programmes from ~$1,500
Vibe: Art Deco glamour meets cutting-edge wellness and serene nature
Need to Know: Ideal for those seeking medical-grade detox, stress reset, and longevity protocols—booklab results are available within 24 hrs. The spa is adults 14+, and stays often include pre- and post-consult calls. Hydrotherapy and mud sessions are standard, but private consultations or IV therapy are upgrade options..
Terme Di Saturnia
What’s Included:
Access to sulphurous thermal pools—open 24/7—temperature 37.5 °C
Spa treatments drawing on local mud, olive oil, and thermal waters
Yoga classes, guided nature walks and Etruscan heritage tours
Luxury suite stay with rural spa views
Gourmet Tuscan cuisine and organic wine pairings
Pair It With:
Add a horseback ride through the Maremma countryside at sunrise or a coastal seafood lunch on the Argentario shore for contrast.
Tuscany
In the wild beauty of Tuscany’s Maremma lies Terme di Saturnia, a mythic thermally healed landscape. This all-suites, five-star sanctum is built around cascading limestone springs used since Etruscan times—now reimagined with travertine pools, a signature spa, and curated wellness rituals.
Location: Saturnia, Maremma region, southern Tuscany
Price: Suite + pool + spa from ~€450/night
Vibe: Ancient ritual meets five-star spa—with a raw, Tuscan wild edge
Need to Know: Pools are all-weather and therapeutic—open overnight for a magical starlit soak. Treatment bookings are recommended in advance. Wear provided spa robes; bring flip‑flops for limestone pool floors. The spa was fully renovated in 2020. Peak season (Jun–Aug) books early, but off-season (Oct, Apr–May) offers uncrowded tranquility and mild weather.
