Italy during the holiday season is a truly magical experience. From Christmas markets, nativity scenes, lights, and decorations experience this holiday in Italy with the locals. So pack your bags and experience these three luxury Italian villa rentals.
Podere Brogi
Podere Brogi is a beautifully restored farmhouse and barn located on the edge of the Chianti region in Italy. This six-bedroom property will be sure to make this your ideal home away from home this holiday with loved ones. Converted and renovated into a luxury villa residence for sustainable tourism, Podere Brogi offers beautiful views of the countryside with the small village of Caposelvi situated on the other side of the small valley.
Enjoy breakfast or lunch for a one of a kind hotel experience. Evening meals can be arranged and prepared by a variety of local chefs.
Don’t forget the holiday festivities in full swing. Visit nearby Arezzo which transforms into a wonderful Christmas Village through the end of December.
Torre della Duchessa
For more opulence and old-world comfort this holiday, you’ll want to experience La Torre Della Duchessa. A stunning Umbrian villa from the late 17th century located near the town of Cortona. This eight-bedroom villa interior offers a refined and classical design, a ten-acre park with a classical Italian garden, fountains, a large private swimming pool, and an amphitheater.
Enjoy Christmas morning with breakfast served out in one of the dining rooms of your choice. Alongside visits to local wineries and cooking lessons at the villa, check out Teatro Signorelli or the main square theatre performances for classical Christmas concerts throughout December.
Calura
If the Tuscan countryside isn’t your ideal holiday, check out the beautiful north coast of Sicily at Calura. With cooler temperatures in December, this restored three-bedroom villa offers a cozy fireplace to enjoy your hot cocoa. With a serene atmosphere, this villa is great for enjoying a peaceful holiday in Sicily.
Down the road, explore the nearby coastal city of Sicily’s most popular destination, Cefalù. And for a truly authentic Sicilian Christmas experience check out the traditional living nativity display at Termini Imerese.
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