From the shores of Lake Como to Milan, the Colosseum and the vine-clad hills of Tuscany, discover Italy’s rich history, remarkable landscapes, divine cuisine and secret golfing gems.

Why Italy?

Italy offers the rarest of adventures, one that is in complete balance – here, you’ll find a destination where world-class golf sits with total ease alongside art, cuisine, history and regional identity.

Rather than focusing on a single location, this Golf Traveller journey moves thoughtfully from north to south, allowing guests to experience the country’s remarkable diversity as it unfolds.

Beginning gently on Lake Como, where natural beauty and refined hospitality create an elegant introduction, Milan follows with a change of tempo, a modern European capital defined by fashion, design and culture.

Tuscany slows the journey once more, immersing guests in vineyard landscapes and the relaxed rhythm of rural Italy, before Rome provides a fitting finale, one that is layered, historic and quietly exhilarating.

What to do?
A visit to Lake Como isn’t complete without a trip aboard the polished mahogany of the iconic Riva boats that glide along the waters of Italy’s most picturesque setting.

A private cruise offers an intimate perspective of the historic villas, secluded bays and cinematic scenery that line the waterfront, before a guided visit to the Bellagio Gardens, paired with a leisurely lakeside lunch, captures the understated elegance of Como living.

Once reaching Milan, a private walking tour exploring the architectural drama of Milan Cathedral and the heritage of La Scala will introduce you to the city.

Then, experience the city through its defining passion – style – with a private shopping experience supported by personal fashion assistants, before a hands-on cooking class led by a Milanese chef provides a deeper connection to regional cuisine.

A slower pace will be found in Tuscany at Castiglion del Bosco, where time to enjoy the estate’s myriad pleasures is broken only by a private vineyard tour and wine tasting set among the rolling landscapes of the Val d’Orcia.

Finally, it’s Rome, the beating heart of the nation, where privileged access to the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and the Pope’s Gardens takes you on a journey through the city’s most storied landmarks.

Where to stay?
In Lake Como, Villa d’Este embodies classical Italian elegance, featuring high ceilings and refined lake views within a historic 16th-century villa. In Milan, the Portrait Hotel Milan is housed in a restored seminary, where contemporary interiors meet Milanese sophistication.

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is world-renowned, with its restored 800-year-old farmhouses offering private terraces overlooking the Val d’Orcia. Then, Hotel de Russie delivers quiet luxury in the heart of Rome, blending curated art, garden or city views with an enviable location near Piazza del Popolo.

Where to play?
Established in 1926, Villa d’Este Golf Club is a historic course that weaves through woodland above Lake Montorfano, where tree-lined fairways and subtle elevation changes reward thoughtful play.

Milano Golf Club, located within Monza’s royal parkland, is a championship venue renowned for strategy and tradition. A multiple host of the Italian Open, it offers classic European parkland golf at its finest.

Then there’s Castiglion del Bosco Golf Club, the only Tom Weiskopf design in continental Europe, a private course that moves gracefully, with exclusive sweeping views across Tuscan hillsides and thoughtful design combining to create one of Italy’s most memorable golfing experiences.

Capping things off perfectly is Marco Simone Golf Club, host venue of the 2023 Ryder Cup and home to some of the finest panoramic views towards the Eternal City.