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Experiences

Chefs, Food & Wine

Book an Italian villa with a chef. Take a journey through Italy's vineyards, learn to cook regional dishes, fire a pizza and make gelato. Sample organic fruit and vegetables grown in our villa and hotels' orchards and gardens. Harvest your own olives and taste first press extra virgin olive oil. Learn the art of making cheese and creating chocolate. Enjoy our recommended restaurants and local trattorie or let us pack you a picnic in the woods. Our chefs can provide breakfast, lunch or dinner services and we can cater for specific dietary needs, allergens, vegan and kosher food. Some villas offer chefs as part of the rental, for others they are an optional extra. We can also arrange for special celebratory meals and pre-stock wines, spirits and soft drinks.

From The Journal

Gastronomy

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Gastronomy

Italian Culinary Symphony

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Leisure

European Entry Exit System & ETIAS

Starting October 12, 2025, the EES registration system comes into force. This is a digital, biometric border‑control system for non‑EU nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen area and some non-EU countries.