Cloaked in history and abundant in beauty, there are not many magical places for an Italian luxury yacht charter than Western Italy and Rome.

Romantic landscapes and quaint seaside towns provide an alluring backdrop, with gastronomic delights at local trattorias, striking historical, architectural and religious masterpieces, and a cultural escape from modern life.

The coastline abounds with picturesque shores and beautiful bays. The west coast of Italy and its off-lying islands are both dramatic and idyllic in their tapestry of landscapes.

Just 10km off the coast, between the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas, lies the antique island of Elba. Crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches stretch along Elba’s shoreline. The interior’s forested peak of Mount Capanne climbs 3,000ft up towards the sky.  Elba is historically known for the Etruscan invasions and the exile of French Emperor, Napoleon.

The panoramic rolling hills of Tuscany annually draw crowds of thousands and are home to vineyards producing some of the world’s most adored Italian wines.  Further inland, visitors will find the enchanting and artistic city of Florence. Michelangelo’s 'David' stands at the Uffizi Gallery, one of the many museums housed in this birthplace of the Renaissance.

Rome, ‘The Eternal City’, delivers magnificent history, imposing architecture and high-end gourmet cuisine. Once the heart of the Roman Empire, whose rule spanned centuries and thousands of miles, the superfluity and wealth of this ancient, yet modern metropolis still abounds. The Coliseum and Vatican are only two of the must-see antiquities of Rome. Indulge in high-end Italian fashion and course-after-course of indulgent Roman cuisine during your Italian yacht charter.

Often overlooked from the hustle and bustle of the spectacular city centre, the seaside towns along the coast of western Italy are perfect to escape to for a day of fresh seafood, golden sands and beautiful sunsets. Just south of Rome is Anzio, playground of Emperor Nero and site of the Allied invasion in 1944.

Indulge in the Italian culture of ‘la dolce vita’ in the illustrious beachside towns of Sperlonga and Fregene. Dating back to the 1600s, Pope Clement IX planted a pine forest here that now frames the stunning sands of this littoral treasure. Fregene has history, stunning beauty and a lavish nightlife that summons Romans from their homesteads on the hill.

Arguably the best way to explore this region is by superyacht, providing easy access to quiet backwaters and anchorages far from the crowds. Hotels and restaurants can be found in splendid villas and medieval convents, some of which welcomed the first grand tourists almost two centuries ago. From cities boasting the innumerable treasures of Renaissance palaces, baroque masterpieces and Roman remains, to sun-drenched coves hugging the emerald sea, the warmth and personality of Italy shines through on the most splendid and regal of luxury superyacht itineraries.