Italy: Lake Como, Tuscany, Rome, Amalfi Coast

A Journey into Italy 13 days tour

WHEN

April to October

PRICE

from £15,500 per person

HOW LONG

12 nights/ 13 days
A Journey into Italy 13 days tour

The highlights that will leave a lasting  impression on you

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  • Discover the elegance of Lake Como
  • Indulge in Tuscan countryside bliss
  • Uncover the wonders of Rome
  • Savor the Amalfi Coast's charm
  • Private wine tasting in Tuscany
  • Immerse in Italian culinary delights

The schedule and route of your  dream trip

Every Martin`s trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.

Day 1-4
Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek – Fly to Wilderness Little Kulala

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you’ll be met by a Wilderness representative and transferred by light aircraft to Wilderness Little Kulala. Settle into your luxurious twin suite and enjoy a serene evening in the vast Namib Desert. Dinner and overnight at Little Kulala.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 2

Explore Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

Begin your day with an early morning excursion to the iconic Sossusvlei dunes, where you can climb the world’s tallest sand dunes. Continue to Dead Vlei, a clay pan surrounded by dramatic dunes, where the stark landscape offers incredible photo opportunities. Return to Little Kulala for an afternoon of relaxation or an optional nature drive.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 3

Nature Drives and Desert Wildlife

Spend your day on a guided nature drive, exploring the desert’s unique wildlife, including oryx, springbok, and the elusive brown hyena. Enjoy a sundowner excursion in the evening, witnessing the breathtaking desert sunset before returning to camp for dinner.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 4

Fly to Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

After breakfast, board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast, heading to Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. This remote camp offers extraordinary opportunities to explore one of the world’s last untouched wilderness areas. Settle into your twin suite and enjoy dinner in the heart of the desert.

3-night stay at Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 1-4
Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek – Fly to Wilderness Little Kulala

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you’ll be met by a Wilderness representative and transferred by light aircraft to Wilderness Little Kulala. Settle into your luxurious twin suite and enjoy a serene evening in the vast Namib Desert. Dinner and overnight at Little Kulala.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 1-4
Day 2

Explore Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

Begin your day with an early morning excursion to the iconic Sossusvlei dunes, where you can climb the world’s tallest sand dunes. Continue to Dead Vlei, a clay pan surrounded by dramatic dunes, where the stark landscape offers incredible photo opportunities. Return to Little Kulala for an afternoon of relaxation or an optional nature drive.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 1-4
Day 3

Nature Drives and Desert Wildlife

Spend your day on a guided nature drive, exploring the desert’s unique wildlife, including oryx, springbok, and the elusive brown hyena. Enjoy a sundowner excursion in the evening, witnessing the breathtaking desert sunset before returning to camp for dinner.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 1-4
Day 4

Fly to Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

After breakfast, board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast, heading to Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. This remote camp offers extraordinary opportunities to explore one of the world’s last untouched wilderness areas. Settle into your twin suite and enjoy dinner in the heart of the desert.

3-night stay at Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

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Additional Experiences

Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Day 5
Day 5

Skeleton Coast Adventure

Today, embark on a thrilling adventure along the Skeleton Coast, including a coastal excursion to view shipwrecks and unique desert fauna. In the afternoon, you may choose to participate in a game drive to track desert-adapted elephants.

3-night stay at Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 6

Scenic Flight to Wilderness Serra Cafema

Depart Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp by light aircraft and fly to Wilderness Serra Cafema, one of the most remote camps in Southern Africa, located on the Kunene River. This evening, enjoy dinner under the stars and the sounds of the African wilderness.

3-night stay at Wilderness Serra Cafema
Day 7

Kunene River and Desert Exploration

Spend the day exploring the Kunene River by boat (subject to water levels) and take a 4x4 drive to experience the stunning desert landscape. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Himba village for a unique cultural interaction.

3-night stay at Wilderness Serra Cafema

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Gornergrat Railway experience

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Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


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Day 8

Fly to Little Ongava

Today, take a light aircraft flight from Wilderness Serra Cafema to Little Ongava, an exclusive luxury camp located in Etosha National Park. Settle into your suite and enjoy a guided afternoon safari.

3-night stay at Little Ongava
Day 9

Etosha National Park Safari

Spend your day exploring Etosha National Park on guided safaris, encountering elephants, lions, rhinos, and other iconic African wildlife. Return to Little Ongava for dinner and an evening under the stars.

3-night stay at Little Ongava
Day 10

Departure from Windhoek

After a morning safari, take a light aircraft back to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unique Namibian safari adventure.

3-night stay at Little Ongava
Day 11

Departure from Windhoek

After a morning safari, take a light aircraft back to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unique Namibian safari adventure.

3-night stay at Little Ongava
Day 12

Departure from Windhoek

After a morning safari, take a light aircraft back to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unique Namibian safari adventure.

Make It Mine

Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Day 1

Glamorous Villas and Lakeside Bliss

Touching down in Milan, you�ll be met by your private driver. They�ll ferry you to the stylish shores of Lake Como, where you�ll stay for three nights in the palatial luxury of Grand Hotel Tremezzo. You�ll spend your first day and night settling in. Relaxing at the hotel�s world-class spa within the 18th-century Villa Emilia, dining on traditional Marchesi dishes at the lakefront La Terrazza, and soaking up the sun at T Beach, the hotel�s private lido.

3 nights stay
Touching down in Milan, you�ll be met by your private driver. They�ll ferry you to the stylish shores of Lake Como, where you�ll stay for three nights in the palatial luxury of Grand Hotel Tremezzo. You�ll spend your first day and night settling in. Relaxing at the hotel�s world-class spa within the 18th-century Villa Emilia, dining on traditional Marchesi dishes at the lakefront La Terrazza, and soaking up the sun at T Beach, the hotel�s private lido.
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Day 2

Get behind the wheel

After being shown a variety of routes and spots by your helpful concierge, you�ll pick up the keys to an Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider � your elegant transport for the day. Beside glittering Lake Como, you�ll cruise through the natural beauty of the surrounding area, passing green mountains, rolling valleys, and terracotta-tiled villages. When hunger strikes, the brunch hamper provided will enable you to have one of the most scenic picnics of your life.

3 nights stay
After being shown a variety of routes and spots by your helpful concierge, you�ll pick up the keys to an Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider � your elegant transport for the day. Beside glittering Lake Como, you�ll cruise through the natural beauty of the surrounding area, passing green mountains, rolling valleys, and terracotta-tiled villages. When hunger strikes, the brunch hamper provided will enable you to have one of the most scenic picnics of your life.
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Day 3

Take to the waters

Swapping an Alfa Romeo for a Venetian Lancia Ruy and �battello� (a traditional Italian boat synonymous with the lakes), you�ll head to the water to experience the lake in all its splendour, visiting some of Como�s most illustrious addresses: the Casino Royale film set of Villa del Balbianello, the wisteria-crawled Villa d�Este, �the Pearl�. We�ll also arrange for you to enjoy a champagne picnic on a secluded island.

3 nights stay
Swapping an Alfa Romeo for a Venetian Lancia Ruy and �battello� (a traditional Italian boat synonymous with the lakes), you�ll head to the water to experience the lake in all its splendour, visiting some of Como�s most illustrious addresses: the Casino Royale film set of Villa del Balbianello, the wisteria-crawled Villa d�Este, �the Pearl�. We�ll also arrange for you to enjoy a champagne picnic on a secluded island.
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Day 4

Into the heart of the Renaissance

Leaving Como behind, you�ll head off to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance: Florence. With one of our expert local guides, you�ll discover the city�s iconic sites, exploring the Ponte Vecchio, the grand hub of Piazza della Signoria, and the magnificent Duomo. Now, for your hotel. Nestled deep in the Tuscan hills, you�ll head beyond the city to�Borgo Pignano�� your rural retreat for the next three nights.

3 nights stay
Leaving Como behind, you�ll head off to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance: Florence. With one of our expert local guides, you�ll discover the city�s iconic sites, exploring the Ponte Vecchio, the grand hub of Piazza della Signoria, and the magnificent Duomo. Now, for your hotel. Nestled deep in the Tuscan hills, you�ll head beyond the city to�Borgo Pignano�� your rural retreat for the next three nights.
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Day 5

A different kind of Vintage

Setting off along the enchanting roads of the Chianti countryside, you�ll marvel as vineyards and olive groves unfurl over gentle hills. For a taste of local vintages, we�ll take you to the Badia di Coltibuono winery with its fortified former abbey for a special wine-tasting lunch. Then, to the Castello di Fonterutoli winery, where you�ll learn more about the secrets of Italian viniculture.

3 nights stay
Setting off along the enchanting roads of the Chianti countryside, you�ll marvel as vineyards and olive groves unfurl over gentle hills. For a taste of local vintages, we�ll take you to the Badia di Coltibuono winery with its fortified former abbey for a special wine-tasting lunch. Then, to the Castello di Fonterutoli winery, where you�ll learn more about the secrets of Italian viniculture.
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Day 6

Gothic palazzos and almond ricciarelli

Today, you�ll explore the medieval streets of Siena, stepping over the threshold of the Piccolomini library and admiring its collection of artworks by Pinturicchio, discovering the Gothic-style Palazzo Pubblico, and making your way to the renowned Piazza del Campo (the setting of the annual nail-biting Palio horse race). Sipping on cappuccino and savouring ricciarelli (Sienese almond cookies), you�ll soak in the views of this enchanting city.

3 nights stay
Today, you�ll explore the medieval streets of Siena, stepping over the threshold of the Piccolomini library and admiring its collection of artworks by Pinturicchio, discovering the Gothic-style Palazzo Pubblico, and making your way to the renowned Piazza del Campo (the setting of the annual nail-biting Palio horse race). Sipping on cappuccino and savouring ricciarelli (Sienese almond cookies), you�ll soak in the views of this enchanting city.
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Day 7

Your arrival at the �Eternal City�

Leaving the charm of Tuscany for the grandeur of Rome, you�ll head south to Italy�s historic capital. Here, in the heart of the city, you�ll find�Hotel de Russie. Just a stone�s throw from the Spanish Steps � and with striking views of the Piazza del Popolo � you�ll have Rome at your fingertips. You�ll settle in, exploring the hotel�s very own secret garden, sipping on cocktails at the bar, or simply looking out over the Eternal City from your private terrace.

3 nights stay
Leaving the charm of Tuscany for the grandeur of Rome, you�ll head south to Italy�s historic capital. Here, in the heart of the city, you�ll find�Hotel de Russie. Just a stone�s throw from the Spanish Steps � and with striking views of the Piazza del Popolo � you�ll have Rome at your fingertips. You�ll settle in, exploring the hotel�s very own secret garden, sipping on cocktails at the bar, or simply looking out over the Eternal City from your private terrace.
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Day 8

Explore the heart of an empire

Accompanied by your expert local guide, you�ll embark on an enchanting walking tour of the city. We�ll arrange for you to see it all: the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Fountain of Four Rivers. Along the way, you�ll walk the via Margutta, browsing the street�s myriad galleries and ateliers, before making your way to the magnificent Piazza del Popolo. Pausing for breath, we�ll take you for a spot of �caffe�, Italian style.

3 nights stay
Accompanied by your expert local guide, you�ll embark on an enchanting walking tour of the city. We�ll arrange for you to see it all: the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Fountain of Four Rivers. Along the way, you�ll walk the via Margutta, browsing the street�s myriad galleries and ateliers, before making your way to the magnificent Piazza del Popolo. Pausing for breath, we�ll take you for a spot of �caffe�, Italian style.
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Day 9

The secrets of gelato

Stepping over the threshold of a Roman gelateria, you�ll learn the secrets of making the freshest Italian-style ice cream. Alongside a gelato expert, you�ll enjoy a step-by-step workshop to create your own signature flavour (we find a dash of limoncello is always a good idea), before savouring your efforts. Fabulous, fresh, and full of flavour.

4 nights stay
Stepping over the threshold of a Roman gelateria, you�ll learn the secrets of making the freshest Italian-style ice cream. Alongside a gelato expert, you�ll enjoy a step-by-step workshop to create your own signature flavour (we find a dash of limoncello is always a good idea), before savouring your efforts. Fabulous, fresh, and full of flavour.
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Day 10

To the coast

Venturing further south, your final stop comes in the form of the inimitable Amalfi Coast. Delicately scented by the lemons which cling to its hillsides, and characterised by a wash of crumbling pastel buildings, there�s an unshakeable romance to this place. No more so than when seen from the cliffside terrace of�Casa Angelina, where you�ll rest your head for the next three nights.

4 nights stay
Venturing further south, your final stop comes in the form of the inimitable Amalfi Coast. Delicately scented by the lemons which cling to its hillsides, and characterised by a wash of crumbling pastel buildings, there�s an unshakeable romance to this place. No more so than when seen from the cliffside terrace of�Casa Angelina, where you�ll rest your head for the next three nights.
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Day 11

Of grottos and dolci

Today, you�ll take to the water on a private speedboat to the idyllic island of Capri. With a personal guide and water chauffeur by your side, you�ll discover the island�s nautical sites: the Green Grotto, the Sailor�s Cave, and the endearing Heart Grotto. Next, you�ll pass through the love arch of the three Faraglioni rocks and stop for a breath-taking visit to the legendary Blue Grotto. Back onboard, you�ll enjoy a selection of traditional pastries and a delicious assortment of local wines.

4 nights stay
Today, you�ll take to the water on a private speedboat to the idyllic island of Capri. With a personal guide and water chauffeur by your side, you�ll discover the island�s nautical sites: the Green Grotto, the Sailor�s Cave, and the endearing Heart Grotto. Next, you�ll pass through the love arch of the three Faraglioni rocks and stop for a breath-taking visit to the legendary Blue Grotto. Back onboard, you�ll enjoy a selection of traditional pastries and a delicious assortment of local wines.
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Day 12

Follow the “Path of the Gods”

For an alternative view of the Amalfi Coast, we’ll take you down the iconic Path of the Gods – an ancient, meandering mule path up the cliffs. You’ll follow the path through rosemary-clad hillsides to reach Nocelle, and the sweeping views it affords, passing shepherd’s huts and stone houses carved into the limestone. Descending 1700 steps down to Positano, you’ll cool off with an aperitivo or a quick dip in the sea. Or both.

4 nights stay
For an alternative view of the Amalfi Coast, we’ll take you down the iconic Path of the Gods – an ancient, meandering mule path up the cliffs. You’ll follow the path through rosemary-clad hillsides to reach Nocelle, and the sweeping views it affords, passing shepherd’s huts and stone houses carved into the limestone. Descending 1700 steps down to Positano, you’ll cool off with an aperitivo or a quick dip in the sea. Or both.
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Day 13

Ciao for now

Today marks the end of your journey through Italy. But as you leave the colourful cliffside towns of the Amalfi behind, we can�t help but think that you�ll be back. Presto.

4 nights stay
Today marks the end of your journey through Italy. But as you leave the colourful cliffside towns of the Amalfi behind, we can�t help but think that you�ll be back. Presto.
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