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Less than an hour from Venice, the university town of Padua is one of northern Italy’s most impressive cultural destinations—a treasure trove of Renaissance art and architecture. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of Padua, including its important botanical garden, the Scrovegni Chapel and other cultural highlights.
A highlight of Sicily is touring the ancient Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the site and exclusive private meals overlooking the ruins.
During the past few years, Lake Como in Italy has become one of Europe’s most festive holiday destinations, with legendary luxury hotels like Villa d’Este and Passalaqua staying open during the season and transforming into glittering winter wonderlands.
Hotel Castello di Reschio is a stylish luxury hotel on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, a tranquil base for privately touring the region.
Italy is renowned for its rich heritage of traditional crafts, including leatherwork, ceramics, goldsmithing, bookbinding, perfume making, glassmaking and marbled paper. Artisans of Leisure arranges for our travelers to visit historic workshops and enjoy hands-on private lessons in traditional crafts such as marbled paper.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private Venice tours including exclusive excursions to Murano by luxury boat. We arrange behind-the-scenes access to prestigious glass studios as part of our private Venice tours. Visting Murano is a must for glass collectors, enthusiasts and anyone interested in traditional crafts and history.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private insider tours of the highlights of Venice that feature architecture, art, crafts, cuisine, Jewish history, private boat rides, excursions in the Venetian Lagoon, and more.
Many of our travelers return to Italy again and again, drawn by the enduring appeal of the country’s culture, food, wine, landscapes and people. Ashley Ganz, the Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO, travels to Italy frequently to relish her favorite places and scout the latest in luxury hotels and insider experiences. Read more about some of her favorite places and experiences throughout the country.