A six day/seven-night trip in a private 11th-century Roman Fortress – “Castle Foppoli” in Mazzo di Valtellina

• 3 bedrooms - sleeps up to 6 people comfortably
• Castello Foppoli Wine Tasting
• Castle boasts seven floors, a watch tower with a cozy jacuzzi atop, a dungeon, and terraced gardens.
• Concierge services provided to help create the trip of a lifetime by Maura Strambini, and cousin, Luciano Armanasco
• Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase tickets to attend a private concert and dinner at one of Andrea Bocelli’s homes in Tuscany

Take a step back in time to this privately owned, mountain-top, 11th-century castle nestled within the Italian Alps. The castle is situated between the world-famous Lake Como and the mountain paradise of Bormio, home to the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics and previous Alpine World Ski Championships.

Once a hiding place and fortress for Roman soldiers, ruins were recently discovered on the property, declaring the castle a historic landmark. Stand in the watchtower where soldiers once looked out or simply admire the breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps. You can also visit the region’s Renaissance and medieval art and architecture, along with must-see historical landmarks.

Your concierges can carefully curate your journey with agendas that include:

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase tickets for a private dinner and concert at Andrea Bocelli’s home in Tuscany! Tickets have been exclusively set aside for guests of Foppoli Castle for September 2 - September 11, 2025. The castle is also being held open for the winning bidder to book the castle either prior to or after the Tuscany trip. The all-inclusive 3-day Tuscany trip with dinner and a private concert held at Andrea’s home for no more than 45 couples can be added on for $30k per couple.

One of our Christopher Creek associates connected us with an extraordinary “bucket list” opportunity because of his association for the past 25 years with famed Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli. Each year 75 people join Andrea Bocelli for a “by invitation only” trip to Italy, which includes three days of incredible events highlighted by dinners and performances by Andrea. The 2025 Bocelli trips were announced to a select group of people just three weeks ago, and they are now 70% filled. We are pleased to share this information with you.

For additional cost - your trip can be designed to include:

• Over-the-top intimate, exclusive dinners and wine tastings
• A day trip to Lake Como that includes a boat ride through Bellagio, past George Clooney’s residence, lunch and Aperitivo at the Strambini Family’s famous villa on the lake
• A day trip via the Red Train to St. Moritz, the second wealthiest country behind Monaco, where the Royals vacation. You will enjoy the breathtaking scenery on the ride as well as a day of world-class shopping with stunning views.
• Private wine tastings with the Triacca family at La Gatta, a 15th-century monastery and other regional family-owned wineries
• An impressive fashion and history experience with fashion designer Maura Strambini in Milan
• A host of cultural and culinary excursions, a medieval night, cooking classes, and even a Venetian masquerade farewell gala dinner

This will be the most amazing and fun trip you have ever taken to Italy!