Hotel L'Orologio Venezia 
Perched on the Grand Canal, the Hotel L’Orologio Venezia is a stylish boutique hotel set within a refurbished building in the heart of Venice. Rooms are modern and minimalist, featuring custom-made furniture and marble bathrooms, and many overlook the Grand Canal  The hotel has a lovely bar and lounge area on the ground floor and provides seating outside along the canal during the summer months. It is, five minutes from the Rialto Bridge and about 15 minutes from St Mark’s Square.

Hotel Bernini Palace
A luxury hotel in the center of Florence, the Hotel Bernini Palace is situated in a 15^th-century palace with a storied history. Rooms and public spaces are appointed with period décor and antiques and equipped with modern amenities. The hotel features a  fine-dining restaurant and a handsome bar and lounge, and breakfast is served under a fresco-covered ceiling in the former Parliament Hall. The Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery are just steps away.

Badia a Coltibuono

On a hilltop in Chianti, the Badia a Coltibuono is an enchanting 11th-century monastery that has been transformed into a family-owned agriturismo. Guestrooms are beautifully refurbished monk’s cells—or private apartments—and the restaurant is housed within the former stables. The property includes extensive gardens, a pool, and intimate courtyards, as well as a working farm and vineyards. Wines and olive oils are produced here, and the wine cellar is well worth a visit. 

Hotel De Russie
The Hotel de Russie is a stunning oasis near the Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps in the heart of Rome. The 19^th-century building offers elegant rooms and suites that have welcomed the likes of Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. A terraced Secret Garden is full of stunning courtyards and intimate spaces for dining or taking a stroll.  The hotel’s excellent restaurant offers al fresco seating in the garden, and the Stravinskij Bar is a posh landmark in Rome. The acclaimed spa includes a salt-water hydropool, a steam room and sauna, a gym, and a range of wellness therapies.

Number of nights: 12