Italy

Italy is the world’s fourth most visited destination for good reason: it has so much to offer for everyone, from the art lover to the hopeful romantic to the gourmet to the beach devotee to the sports purist.

For your philanthropic experience, delight in a cooking masterclass with a Michelin starred chef in return for your donation to a charity caring for the homeless and refugees.

Highlights

A private viewing of the Sistine Chapel and front row seats for a Papal audience
A private gondola to explore lesser known canals of Venice
Enjoy a dinner on the Ponte Vecchio or inside L’Accademia
Explore the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Sicily, Sardinia or the Cinque Terre for stunning views and beaches
Discover Puglia’s little-known delights and unique architecture

Eco-Luxury

The best examples of eco-luxury in Italy are:
– Borgo Pignano, Tuscany, which uses locally sourced stone, reclaimed slate, and solar heating

– La Raqqa, Tuscany, which has a land restoration project

– Casa di Langa, Piedmont, with its sustainable design
– Musa, Lake Como, which uses energy from renewable sources

Philanthropy Unlocked

Your donation to a charity for the homeless unlocks a cooking masterclass with a Michelin starred chef.

You will experience a fascinating session with the chef, learning new dishes, as well as hearing his engaging and insightful life stories.

A Suggested Itinerary for Italy

Example Price: US$110,000 per person

This 14-day Italian journey blends ultra-luxury travel with cultural depth, taking you from Rome’s timeless treasures and private Vatican access through the art and flavors of Florence, Tuscany, and Bologna, before continuing to the style and sophistication of Milan and Venice. Helicopter transfers and exclusive experiences—wine tastings, supercar drives, private dinners, and lakeside relaxation on Como—create a seamless, transformative adventure through Italy’s most iconic landscapes and cities.

Trip Highlights

Private Tours of Rome – Explore ancient wonders your way; add a hands-on cooking class or gladiator school for families.

Exclusive Vatican Access – Enter the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public, attend the Pope’s address, and tour Castel Gandolfo.

Scenic Helicopter to Florence – Soar above Tuscan vineyards en route to Villa Cora, your palatial Florentine retreat.

Art & Fine Dining – Enjoy a private Uffizi Gallery visit (including secret wings) and an exclusive gourmet dinner.

Tuscany Immersion – Savor wines with a sommelier and dine in the historic Useppi Tower to the sounds of harp and soprano.

Bologna Indulgence and Philanthropy – Learn to make authentic pasta and feel the thrill behind the wheel of a Ferrari or Lamborghini, and join a Michelin-starred chef for a cooking masterclass and fascinating interaction.

Milan Sophistication – Stay at the Mandarin Oriental, explore the city’s artistic heart

Venetian Elegance – Arrive by helicopter to Aman Venice, cruise hidden lagoon islands, and explore Venice with a private guide.

Alpine & Lakeside Escape – Hike the majestic Dolomites, lunch in the mountains, then unwind at Il Sereno on Lake Como aboard your private Riva boat.

Price Includes

Luxury accommodation throughout
Private transfers
Expert local guides
Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Note: Price excludes international and domestic flights, but these can be arranged, including by private jet

Sample Outline

DAY 1 ARRIVE

Arrive in Rome. You are met at the airport and transfered to your suite at JK Place Roma.

DAY 2 EXPLORE ROME

You have a private tour of Rome, tailored according to your preferences.

You may opt for a cooking class, or if you have children, train them to be gladiators.

DAY 3 EXPLORE ROME

Experience an early morning exclusive visit to the Sistine Chapel so you can marvel at the Michelangelo’s masterpiece in quietude before the crowds arrive.
Then enjoy the Pope’s weekly address before heading to the Pope’s summer residence, Castel Gandolfo, for an exclusive viewing.

DAY 4 HELI-FLIGHT TO FLORENCE

Board your helicopter for the scenic flight of the Tuscan countryside to Florence.

Upon arrival, check-in to Villa Cora, your home for the next three nights.

DAY 5 EXPLORE FLORENCE

Today you have an exclusive tour of the acclaimed Uffizi gallery, including wings normally closed to the public.

Explore Florence with your expert guide and finish with an incredible private dinner.

DAY 6 EXPLORE TUSCANY

Enjoy a VIP wine tour with a sommelier to savor Italy’s finest wines and explore the Tuscan countryside.

Finish up with an evening of fine dining and wines accompanied by a lyric soprano and harp in the historic Useppi Tower.

DAY 7 HELI-FLIGHT TO BOLOGNA, TRANSFORMATIONAL ENCOUNTER

After your heli flight to Bologna, try your hand in a pasta making class, in the home of Spaghetti Bolognese before getting behind the wheel of your choice of Ferrari or Lamborghini on a race track.

This evening is your philanthropic experience: participate in a private cooking masterclass with a Michelin starred chef.

Day 8 MILAN

Continue in your helicopter to Milan and stay at Mandarin Oriental.

Take a private guided tour of Milan customized for you before shopping at some of Milan’s famed boutiques.

DAY 9 HELI-FLIGHT TO VENICE

Head east on a heli-flight to Venice and check-in at Aman.

Take a boat tour through Venice Lagoon’s off-the-beaten-path islands.

DAY 10 EXPLORE VENICE

Explore Venice with your expert private guide on a tour tailored for you.

DAY 11 DOLOMITES AND LAKE COMO

Board your helicopter into the Dolomites mountain range for a short hike in breathtaking scenery.

After a filling alpine lunch, fly on to Lake Como, and check-in to Il Sereno.

DAY 12 LAKE COMO

Relax and explore this stunning lake as you take the wheel aboard your all-wood Riva motorboat.

DAY 13 LAKE COMO

Relax and recharge

DAY 14 FLY OUT

Fly back to Milan and board your flight back home or to your next destination.

Note: This is a sample itinerary, to give you an idea of what is possible. We delight in tailoring the trip to your exact requirements

Highlights of Italy

Italy has so much to offer for everyone, from the art lover to the hopeful romantic to the gourmet to the beach devotee to the sports purist.

Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts. With Impact Destinations you can enjoy the best eco-luxury accommodation in Italy

Philanthropic Experiences in Italy

A Masterclass with a Michelin Chef