Kultured Travels is taking the culinary experience to another level with our Tour of Italy stopping in Rome and Florence. Through this week-long trip, you will experience highlights from both cities and immerse yourself in gastronomical heaven. From learning how to make pasta from scratch to wine tasting in Tuscany or losing yourself in a gelato shop or buying real leather from an Italian boutique. On this trip, we will be doing it all. Now this is an experience you will not want to miss.
There are two airports in Rome (Fiumicino and Ciampino) Please book your flight to Rome (Fiumicino) airport, if you book Campino, you will be responsible for your transportation to the hotel/airport.
Book as early as you can to save money. If you do not have a US passport and need an Italian or Schengen visa, please handle it as soon as you can to avoid visa rejections and wasted funds because we do not provide refunds. Plan to arrive between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. local time.
We will consume a variety of Italian cuisine dishes. Meals are not provided every day, so you are free to eat other dishes in non-group meal activities. The Italian cuisine consists of many carbohydrates and meat products; however, they have great vegetarian options as well. We will also consume a lot of wine.
*When ordering at a restaurant know that water is not free (tap or bottle). Also, sparkling water is very common, if you do not want it, be sure to ask for “still water” instead.
This tour involves a lot of walking and sometimes hiking, please ensure that you are physically able to participate in those activities without complaint, if not then this may not be the best trip for you.
Italy utilizes the Euro as its currency, most places do take cards, however, to use your card you will need to set travel notices with your bank account and also know that you may be charged an international transaction fee for every card purchase (depending on the card). The best recommendation would be to exchange your USD cash to the amount of Euros that you feel you will need.
Please review the booking terms and frequently asked questions section before booking a package.
At 5-star hotel in Rome
Airport shuttle transfers from (Fiumicino) airport in Rome
Multi-lingual guides speaking French, English, Creole
add-on package for Professional photographs of the trip
Unlimited breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 welcome dinner
Wine Tasting & Vineyard and castle visit
Visit of the Vatican and many historical places
International Flight from Home country to Rome, Italy
MANDATORY Intl/Travel medical insurance
(Current Passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the trip date)
Tips and gratuities to hotel staff
Additional tours and excursions not included package
Welcome to Rome. You've made it after a long journey. Please arrive by 3:00 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, a Kultured Travels staff member will pick you up and escort you to our excellent accommodation. Check-in, relax, and get ready for our welcome dinner. Attire is dress to impress as our photographer will document the entire evening. At the welcome dinner, you will get a taste of what lies ahead of this culinary journey through a 3-course Italian meal.
Today will be a day to remember. Eat a light breakfast at the hotel or skip breakfast altogether as we will embark on a full day of Italian food tastings and recipe learning. Our vibrant food guide will walk you through the city as we visit the best shops, food markets, restaurants, coffee shops, pizzerias, and many more. You will end this day with a full stomach and a smile on your face.
Rome is known for its rich history, legends, and tales. Today is the day you'll get to experience this city and its ancient ruins from a historical perspective. You will visit the Vatican, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and much more. You will walk a lot today, so plan to be comfortable and get ready to explore.
Today is the day that will make your friends back home the most jealous. After enjoying a wonderful breakfast, we will visit a vineyard in Tuscany and explore Italy's most prestigious wine-producing countryside. We will learn about the different types of Italian wines, tour the vineyard, see the different types of grapes used, and how these wines are produced in the winery. Later we will also learn how to pair different wines with different meals. After today, you will walk away with knowledge about wine that you can use for the rest of your life. In the afternoon, we will hike to one of the many famous plazas in Florence to oversee the city.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and explore some fascinating monuments and historical places in Florence. Today is your day to do as you please. Take advantage of this opportunity as it will be your last evening in Italy. Indulge in as much gelato as you can!
Today is a sad day. Today is the day we return home. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast Italian style. We hope you had a wonderful time and walked away with wonderful memories, new friends, and much more. We wish you a safe return and hope to have you on a future tour.
Ciao!