At this year’s Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit, hosted at Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, global leaders across fashion, hospitality, beauty, automotive and travel gathered to discuss the forces defining modern luxury.

For UK travellers seeking a more considered style of travel without sacrificing variety, Palazzo Ripetta, Borgo Antichi Orti Assisi and Torre Sponda present an itinerary that captures Italy’s city, countryside and coastline through a seamless combination of rail and road.