4 New Ways to Vacation in Southern Europe This Summer

See Southern Europe in a new light this summer, with new ways to play from Belmond.

New Luxury in Tuscany

Enjoy a brand-new property in Tuscany that’s unlike any other in the region. Castello di Casole sits on 4,200 acres as one of the largest private estates in the country. It offers 39 suites in what was a 10th-century castle. There’s a spa in the wine cellar and al fresco dining options that take full advantage of the lovely landscape.

Follow Famous Footsteps

In honor of what would have been Jackie Kennedy’s 90th birthday July 28, Belmond Hotel Caruso is offering a new experience. The In Jackie Kennedy’s Footsteps tour takes place over seven hours, and all from your own vintage Fiat 500. During your stay at Belmont Hotel Caruso, enjoy a dip in the swimming pool, known as one of the most Instagrammable in the world.

Travel the Path of the Gods

Also at Belmont Hotel Caruso on the Amalfi Coast, you can now enjoy a hiking excursion that takes you along five miles of coastal trail that legend says the gods used to meet with the off-shore sirens after they bewitched Ulysses. The Path of the Gods hiking excursion ends with a feast of local delicacies, before wrapping up with a gelato treat.

Pack in Style

Make sure your bags look their best when you step out for your Southern European vacation this year. Belmond Hotel Cirpiani in Venice just launched a new partnership with Venetian leather brand Dellaluna, resulting in two exclusive bags. The Bellini bag is inspired by Venice’s signature cocktail and then there’s a weekender bag made from leather and canvas and featuring signature luggage tags. The bags start at $1,345.