Step into the heart of Italy on this guided journey from Venice to Rome. Together, we’ll wander quiet canals, explore Renaissance streets, meet local artisans, travel through the Tuscan countryside, and experience the beauty of Italy through its art, history, food, and traditions. From the shimmering waterways of Venice to the masterpieces of Florence and the timeless grandeur of Rome, this tour is designed to feel relaxed, meaningful, and filled with the kind of moments that make Italy unforgettable.

• A fully guided small-group experience with Heather accompanying the group from arrival in Venice through departure from Rome

• A women-only group limited to six travelers

• Single-occupancy accommodations throughout the tour, no roommates required

• Pre-departure guidance and support before you travel

• A detailed digital itinerary with daily plans, confirmations, and important travel information

• On-tour support throughout the journey

Our journey begins in Venice, where we’ll spend two nights at the four-star Donà Palace Hotel, tucked just steps from St. Mark’s Basilica and the heart of the city’s historic center. This central location allows us to settle in and experience Venice at an easy pace, with time to wander quiet canals, admire elegant bridges, and take in the atmosphere of one of Italy’s most unforgettable cities.

During our time here, we’ll take part in a private Venetian mask-making workshop, learning about one of the city’s most iconic artistic traditions while creating a piece of our own to take home. (no artistic skills required!) We’ll also explore Venice with a private guide, discovering the stories, history, and hidden corners that bring the city to life beyond its famous landmarks.

Our first evening together will be marked with a welcome dinner at a family-owned restaurant and enoteca, where regional wines and Venetian flavors set the tone for the journey ahead. It will be a warm and memorable beginning to our time together as we travel through Italy’s icons, artisans, and living traditions.

• Private water taxi transfer from the Venice Airport to the hotel upon arrival

• Two nights at the four-star Dońa Palace, located in the heart of Venice. You have a double room of your own and breakfast each morning

• Welcome dinner at a family-owned restaurant as we begin our journey together

• Private mask-making workshop

• Private guided tour of the city

• Private departure water taxi transfer from the hotel to the train station

• First-class train tickets from Venice to Florence

From Venice, we’ll continue to Tuscany, where Florence will be our home for five nights. We’ll stay at Hotel Degli Orafi, a centrally located hotel overlooking the Arno River and famously featured in A Room with a View. With breakfast included each morning and the city’s historic center just outside our door, Florence offers the perfect base for exploring both the treasures of the Renaissance and the quieter corners of Tuscany.

During our time in Florence, we’ll experience the city with a private guide, moving beyond the major landmarks to discover hidden churches, artisan workshops, tucked-away streets, and the stories that give Florence its layered beauty. We’ll also take part in a private marble artisan workshop, learning about a Renaissance art form and creating our own piece of marble art to take home.

Beyond Florence, we’ll spend a day in the Val d’Orcia, one of Tuscany’s most beloved landscapes, visiting the hill town of Pienza and the wine town of Montalcino. We’ll also step outside Tuscany for a day in Bologna, where a walking food tour will introduce us to one of Italy’s most celebrated culinary cities.

This part of the journey is designed to reveal Florence and Tuscany through art, craftsmanship, food, and landscape — a balance of iconic beauty and meaningful local experiences.

• Private transfer from the train station in Florence to the hotel

• Private guided tour of the city

• Five nights at the four-star Hotel Degli Orafi with breakfast included each day

• A private driver for our day in the Val d'Orcia, southern Tuscany

• Private marble workshop experience where you create your own piece of art

• High-speed train tickets from Florence to Bologna and back

• Private guided walking food tour in Bologna, featuring regional specialties and the culinary traditions of Emilia-Romagna

• Private transfer from the hotel to the train station

• First-class train tickets from Florence to Rome

Our journey concludes in Rome, where we’ll spend two nights at Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli, a four-star hotel set in a former monastery in the heart of Trastevere. This atmospheric neighborhood, known for its winding cobblestone streets, lively piazzas, and beloved trattorias, offers a beautiful and welcoming base for our final days in Italy.

During our time in Rome, we’ll explore the city’s highlights together on a private golf cart tour, an easy and enjoyable way to take in the grandeur, history, and layered beauty of the Eternal City. From ancient ruins and elegant piazzas to fountains, churches, and sweeping views, this experience allows us to see many of Rome’s most iconic places while moving comfortably through the city.

The following morning, we’ll explore Vatican City on an exclusive early-entry tour, allowing us to enjoy its extraordinary art, history, and sacred spaces before the museum and Sistine Chapel open to the general public.

Our time together will end with a private transfer to the airport, ensuring a smooth and seamless departure after a journey filled with art, craftsmanship, food, history, and unforgettable Italian beauty.

• Private transfer from the train station to our hotel in Rome

• Two nights at the four-star Donna Camilla Savelli in a superior room with breakfast included

• Private golf cart tour of the highlights of Rome

• Exclusive early entry to the Vatican on a small-group guided tour of the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica

• Private departure transfer from our hotel to the Rome Airport