$1295—Italy 5-star trip: romantic villa w/Michelin dinner

Why We Love This Deal
Nestled deep in the vineyards of Valpolicella is Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà—a stunning 16th-century villa that features an eclectic blend of Venetian elegance with colorful modern and contemporary art from world-class artists such as Damien Hirst and Anish Kapoor. Uniquely designed rooms, an on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, a luxe spa with a Turkish bath and a 15th-century wine cellar complete the 5-star experience.
Travelzoo members can save up to 50% on 3-night stays with this offer that includes daily breakfast, a three-course dinner for two, a small bottle of red wine and daily access to the spa.
What's Included
- Two guests can stay 3 nights in a Junior Suite
- $1295 ... through Jan. 1, 2024, and March 16 - June 14, 2024
- 3-night peak summer stays are also available for $1619
- Extend your stay with extra nights starting at $345 per night
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Travelzoo member perks:
- Small bottle of red wine in the room (per stay; $22 value)
- Three-course dinner for two people at the Michelin-starred on-site restaurant, Amistà (per stay; $260 value; does not include alcoholic beverages)
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Signature amenities:
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome drink
- Shuttle service to and from the historic center of Verona (available daily between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.)
- Daily access to the spa (one hour per day)
- Not available on: Jan. 2 - Mar. 15; May 2-4; June 7-9, 15, 22, 29; July 30-31; Aug. 1-5; Sept. 6-8
- Note: A surcharge of $108 per room, per night, applies to stays from Dec. 29, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024, and April 14-17, 2024 (payable directly to the hotel)
- Price is per room, not per person
More Reasons to Go
- The hotel's eye-popping design includes a huge ballroom accented with a stunning Venetian glass chandelier by Barovier and Toso (which has been making glassworks for over 700 years), a cocktail bar that showcases work by artist Peter Halley and acres of manicured gardens
- Its blend of old and the new extends to Amistà Restaurant—which puts a modern, art-inspired twist on traditional recipes
- The hotel is only a 20-minute drive from Verona—a city known for its pastel-colored buildings, impressive architecture and dramatic history (Fun fact: Shakespeare's classic love story "Romeo and Juliet" is set there.) The villa also sits about halfway between Venice and Milan—if you're looking for day trip ideas
About the Destination
To reach Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà, travelers will fly into Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN); from there, it's a 20-minute drive to the hotel.