Italian Journeys
Who doesn’t have a passion for Italy? The land of the once mighty Roman Empire, The Renaissance with an interest in humanism, science, voyages of discovery and art. Home to Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael and many more, Italy is the ultimate land of arts and culture. It is also Europe’s newest nation, finally unified in 1871.
Modern day Italy is home to iconic hotels that were once palaces and modern hotels with cutting-edge design, stunning villas to meet all budgets, a thriving gastronomic scene that changes from north to south to meet everyone’s tastes, world class wines to be shared with friends and family, stunning scenery to soak in and of course a people that embrace La Dolce Vita and can’t wait to invite you to sample the spirit of their country. Italy will leave its footprint with you forever and we have a plethora of ideas to make your next journey there a truly memorable one.
Having worked for Rocco Forte Hotels for four years and travelled extensively throughout Italy, from Cervinia to Sicily it was only natural that we would develop an extensive portfolio of hotels, villas, agriturismos, experiences and trips.
Whether you wish to experience a romantic weekend in Venice or a family holiday in Sicily, Halsall Travel looks forward to creating your very own Italian journey.
You simply give us your brief and we will curate and personalise everything for you. From cookery classes in Tuscany to meeting local artisans in Sicily it’s that simple.
Private Experiences
Here are just a sample of the private experiences we can curate for you whilst in Italy :
Behind the scenes Vatican visit by night.
Pizza making with a nonna.
Secret walk through Doge’s Palace.
Private visits to special art-galleries.
Horse riding adventures.
Private wine tastings with the estate owners.
Truffle hunting.
Private yacht charters.
Make your own Venetian carnival mask.
A private tour of the Murano glassworks.
Arena di Verona Opera exclusive seats.
Spend a day with a Sicilian shepherd.
Visit a dairy farm and discover the traditions of mozzarella and burrata making.
Private hot air ballooning.
Cook and dine with locals at a country farmhouse.
Immersive cultural walks.
Ceramic workshops and masterclasses.
We only work with hotels, villas and partners that are part of our carefully vetted network within Select and Virtuoso.
Family run hotels that have been passed down for eight generations, elegant private villas, historical castles, welcoming country homes and luxury city apartments are all available for you and your family to enjoy La Dolce Vita in style. If you are looking to celebrate a landmark birthday or anniversary and are considering a multi-generational trip then we also have exceptional villas and castles for you to consider.
All our villas offer daily cleaning, change of bed and bathroom linen, with bathrobes are all included. Services on request may include: bike rentals, babysitter, massage, transfers, local guide, catering service. Many of our villas also have a chef available. As always, just tell us want you want and we’ll do the rest.
