Culture

Authentic experiences

From the Romans to the Renaissance , Italy has been a playground for the rich and famous – and a treasure trove for their art . Sculptures and mosaics , Boticellis and Donatellos : from hilltop churches to city cathedrals , Italy is a living , breathing museum of masterpieces that has drawn poets and writers , artists and musicians , and the curious rich from all over the world .

Caserta near Naples

LITTLE WONDER their legacy remains , not just in museums and galleries , but also in extraordinary gardens , with almost every palazzo and villa hiding its own exquisite gem . Perfectly complementing the more traditional delights of the Amalfi Coast , the Italian Lakes , Tuscany , the environs of Rome and the Veneto , our programme of Tours of Gardens and Villas of Italy gives access to some of the finest gardens in Europe , and many of which have been instrumental in the way gardens have been designed and developed in the Western World . We have also based these tours in outstanding hotels in each of the regions , handpicked for their elegance , their own gardens or their proximity to others .

Villa d ' Este near Rome

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