Gelati & Giant Tortoises | Italy & the Seychelles | 14 nights

Can’t choose between European culture and tropical beaches? Sometimes you really can have it all. This cool combination is one of our favourites that starts with a quick gelato fix in Italy before marooning you on your own desert island in the Seychelles.

Perfect for… ideal for Europe-based newly-weds who don’t want a long haul flight straight after their wedding.

When to go… Italy is balmy from May to September, which coincides with the Seychelles’ dry season.

Consider… private islands not your thing? Stay at one of the lovely hotels on the Seychelles largest island, Mahe, and enjoy the sunshine from its 65 gorgeous beaches. 


Hop on the short two and a half hour flight from the UK to Naples, where you’ll be met and whisked off to Positano for four nights of indulgence at the divine Le Sirenuse. Potter around town, hire a boat for the day or simply soak up that fabulous view from one of our favourite hotel terraces.

Next hop on the train up to Rome for a night at stunning Hotel de Russie. Hole up in your suite or hit the town for a delicious Italian dinner.

A direct flight now takes you from Rome to Mahe, where a waiting helicopter takes you over the Indian Ocean to North Island, your home for the next 10 nights. Just 11 villas make up this ultimate barefoot luxury hotel and conservation project, each beautifully handcrafted and featuring private plunge pools.

Spend your days on the beach, on the water (kayaks, sail boats, snorkels and scuba diving are available) or exploring the island’s pristine natural world, alive with birdlife and tropical flora – and don’t forget to look out for the giant tortoises.

At the end of your stay, we’ll return you to Mahe by helicopter and from there back to reality with Air Seychelles.