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Mediterranean · Italy

The Italy behind
closed doors.

Private after-hours museum access, Tuscan wine estates with no other visitor in sight, the Amalfi Coast by private boat, the Italy that takes years to find, or one conversation with us.

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The Italy most people discover is already extraordinary. The one we design is something else entirely. Private access. Closed rooms. The Sistine Chapel before the doors open. A Barolo producer who invites three guests a year to taste straight from the barrel. A palazzo in Venice that has never been a hotel, it's someone's home, and for a week, it's yours. Italy rewards depth. We take you there.

Signature experiences

How we design
your Italy

Italy private museum access
Culture

Rome before it wakes

The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before the first tour group arrives. You and an art historian, alone before Michelangelo's ceiling. The experience that takes five years to arrange, or one phone call.

Tuscany wine estate
Gastronomy

Tuscany from the inside

A Chianti estate where the family has made wine for six generations. Lunch under the pergola with the winemaker. A pressing during harvest season. The Tuscan countryside with not a tourist in sight, because we chose the timing with precision.

Amalfi Coast private boat
Sea

The Amalfi Coast by private boat

A classic wooden gozzo with a skipper who has sailed these waters since childhood. Swimming in sea caves in the morning. Lunch in a harbour village no ferry serves. The Amalfi Coast that exists between the famous points, the one that's always the more beautiful.

A suggested journey

Twelve days
across Italy

From Rome through Tuscany to the Amalfi Coast, the great Italian arc, entirely at your pace, without ever crossing a crowd.

Day 1–3

Rome

Private early-morning access to the Vatican. Dinner in Trastevere with a food historian. A palazzo hotel in the heart of the historic centre.

Day 4–6

Tuscany

A restored farmhouse in the Chianti hills. Private wine estate tours. A truffle hunt with dogs in the Val d'Orcia. Dinner prepared by a local Michelin-starred chef in your own kitchen.

Day 7–8

Florence

The Uffizi with an art historian, before opening. A private tour of the secret rooms of the Palazzo Vecchio. Lunch at a trattoria with no known address, just a doorbell.

Day 9–12

The Amalfi Coast

A clifftop villa in Positano. Daily private boat excursions along the coast. Ravello for a concert in the garden above the sea. Departure from Naples.

Frequently asked

Questions &
answers

When is the best time to visit Italy?

The best time to visit Italy is April to June and September to October.

How many days should I plan for Italy?

We typically design Italy journeys of 7 to 10 days, always tailored to your pace and the depth of experience you're looking for.

Do Belgian, French, Swiss or Luxembourg citizens need a visa for Italy?

No, Italy is part of the Schengen Area, so no visa is required. We confirm the exact, current requirement for your nationality when we design your itinerary, as rules can change.

What budget should I expect for a StoryTailor journey to Italy?

StoryTailor journeys are designed for travellers whose budget starts at around €5,000 per person, the exact figure depends on the season, the properties and experiences you choose, and the length of your trip.

Your Italian story
begins here.

Tell us which Italy calls to you, classic Rome, quiet Tuscany, or the sea, and we'll build a journey around that call.

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