The Italian Experiences

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary Italian journey curated by Nicola Sinclair. Experience the rich culinary traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture of Italy through a personalised itinerary designed to make your trip unforgettable.

Italian Experiences Curator

As an established food stylist and lover of all things Italian, I have curated several exclusive cultural experiences in Piemonte, Tuscany and Umbria.

Piemonte

After producing one of several episodes of an international lifestyle TV programme in Piemonte, the home of ‘Slow Food,’ I fell in love with this heavenly and relatively unknown region in the far northwest of Italy. Imagine spending six heavenly days in Italy with a renowned food stylist and a local Contessa, an art historian, as your guides.

Five magical nights will be spent in a glorious 16th-century villa surrounded by beautiful, tranquil gardens. We have planned extraordinary experiences each day while leaving time to restore and explore on your own.

The experience includes a variety of uniquely curated activities, such as visits to private art collections and historical gardens, artisan workshops, a classical concert, wine tasting, truffle hunts, a cooking class, and more.

Limited to only 12 participants, this travel treasure is designed to be intimate — exclusive yet relaxed. There will be two Piemonte experiences in 2023, both of which take place in the gentle autumn climate of September.
2024 tour – 20th–26th September

Florence

My love for Florence began as an au pair with the Screti family in the heart of Florence, where our lifelong friendship was established. The eldest daughter, Contessa Nina Giusti de Marle, is a passionate art historian. The Contessa and I will offer a unique guided insight into Florentine art, architecture, culture, and history.

We will stay in a magnificent 16th-century villa just minutes from the historic city centre, surrounded by the most exquisite and tranquil gardens, with vistas of Florence and the soft, gentle rolling hills of Tuscany.

Together, over four full days and five nights, we will indulge in the ultimate sensory experience, opening your eyes, ears, hearts, and appetites to all the delights this wonderful birthplace of the Italian Renaissance has to offer.