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The Art of Italian Living: Venice, Florence, and Tuscany

Experience the best of Italy with a family-friendly itinerary that takes you from historic palazzo apartments in Venice and Florence to private villas in the Tuscan countryside.

Discover the art of Italian living with immersive stays in historic homes across Venice and Florence, plus time in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.Discover the art of Italian living with immersive stays in historic homes across Venice and Florence, plus time in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Discover the art of Italian living with immersive stays in historic homes across Venice and Florence, plus time in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Your Journey Begins in the Enchanting City of Venice

Your journey begins in the enchanting city of Venice. Discover the city's rich artistic and cultural heritage during an immersive multi-night stay at a beautifully restored Venetian palazzo apartment residence, with elegant interiors crafted by local artisans.

Experience the magic of the city of canals with the help of your local host, a member of one of the region's oldest families, who can help coordinate everything from water taxis and gondola rides to local cooking classes and mask-making workshops. Visit a glass factory on Murano, peek into the hidden world of Venetian silk weavers, and enjoy an intimate Venetian Baroque music concert in one of the city's treasured historic settings.

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Explore our collection of private palazzo apartments in Venice, offering elegant multi-bedroom accommodations in beautifully restored historic residences along the canals.

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Stay at a charming palazzo residence in the heart of Venice and discover artisanal treasures along the city's iconic canals.Stay at a charming palazzo residence in the heart of Venice and discover artisanal treasures along the city's iconic canals.
Stay at a charming palazzo residence in the heart of Venice and discover artisanal treasures along the city's iconic canals.

Continue to Florence: The Cradle of the Renaissance

Next, head to Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance and one of Italy’s most captivating cities. Check into a refined Florentine apartment residence that invites you to live in luxurious Italian style while being just steps away from the historic heart of the city.

During your stay, immerse in the rich artistry of Florence. Enjoy skip-the-line access at world-renowned museums such as the Uffizi and Accademia. Stroll through the Boboli Gardens, and see master artisans at work in their private workshops in the Oltrarno district. After trying your hand at fresco painting, wander cobblestone streets in search of culinary discoveries, from local markets to family-run trattorias – sampling local favorites from bistecca alla fiorentina to handmade seasonal pastas along the way.

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Explore our collection of private residences and suites in Florence, offering family-friendly accommodations for a locally immersive stay amidst the city's Renaissance splendor.

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Stay at a private residence in Florence just steps away from the city's renowned museums and trattorias.Stay at a private residence in Florence just steps away from the city's renowned museums and trattorias.
Stay at a private residence in Florence just steps away from the city's renowned museums and trattorias.

Retreat to a Villa in the Rolling Hills of Tuscany

Continue into the heart of Tuscany, where rolling hills, cypress-lined lanes, and golden vineyards set the scene for la dolce vita. Travel through the countryside to explore celebrated Tuscan hill towns brimming with medieval charm and timeless Italian beauty.

Enjoy the rhythms of the Italian countryside from your own private villa in Tuscany. Indulge in a local winery tour and tasting, learn Italian recipes in a hands-on cooking class, or hire a private chef to whip up regional specialties for your group. Evenings invite unhurried dinners together under the stars paired with world-class wines – an authentic taste of Tuscan hospitality and luxury living at its finest.

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    Explore our collection of private villa retreats in the Tuscan countryside, where la dolce vita is a way of life and world-class wines and idyllic hill towns are within easy reach.

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    Delight in la dolce vita with a relaxing stay at a villa in the Tuscan countryside, close to medieval hill towns and world-class wineries.Delight in la dolce vita with a relaxing stay at a villa in the Tuscan countryside, close to medieval hill towns and world-class wineries.
    Delight in la dolce vita with a relaxing stay at a villa in the Tuscan countryside, close to medieval hill towns and world-class wineries.

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