Join us on our 10 night luxurious Italian fantasy: a timeless place where elegance and charm are found in every detail. Experience aristocratic rural life paired with contemporary style, surrounded by rolling hills and sprawling vineyards before you rekindle the romance of the rails as you travel between Europe’s most captivating cities.
This is your invitation to join us on this exclusive journey as we experience iconic Belmond hotels & trains, in remarkable cities of Italy.
We begin with 3 nights at the Grand Hotel Timeo, the first hotel to be built in Taormina, harnessing the history and mystique of nearby Mount Etna and Greek theatre. This is a place where the old world and new harmonize located at the east coast of the beautify Sicily Island.
From Sicily Island, board a chartered private jet and fly to Florence for three nights at our next Belmond property, Castello Di Casole. Experience aristocratic rural life paired with contemporary style, surrounded by rolling hills and sprawling vineyards. While away the hours visiting local farms, spotting wildlife or hunting for rare truffles. Highlights of Tuscany: Truffle hunt experience accompanied by a professional guide and his dogs, followed by lunch with local Tuscan gourmet produce. End the day with a visit to Antinori Family Winery, followed by a dinner in a Michelin star restaurant with a menu accompanied by wine pairing.
We then travel up to the capital of the Veneto Region, Venice and stay at our last Belmond Hotel, Hotel Cipriani. Included is a day out to explore a couple of the islands surrounding Venice including the world famous Murano Island for a glass workshop to learn about glass making with a hands-on experience!
Set off a journey of a lifetime onboard one of the world's most famous luxury train - Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris. Step onboard and experience truly elegant travel, wrapped in timeless romance. Wake up with different landscapes in the morning in Paris, a breakfast of fresh coffee, fruits, warm breads and pastries is served to your cabin at a time that suits you. Enjoy your day in Paris either shopping at chic designer stores, head for your own foodie adventure or spend a day at leisure at the hotel before your departure flight home.
Destinations: Europe
Commencing: Sicily, Italy
Duration: 10 nights
Departure Date: 20 Oct 2023
Latitude 33 - A Grand Belmond holiday in Italy
01 | FLIGHT & TRANSFERS
02 | ACCOMMODATION
03 | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express A Belmond Train
04 | Private Chartered Flight