Eat + Drink: Rome to Florence
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,570
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Take a culinary journey through Rome and Florence. Pick fresh ingredients in the Campo de’Fiori market, learn how to make fresh pasta with a cooking class, and sample local delicacies in Trastevere. Explore the Tuscan countryside, enjoy dinner and wine in Chianti, and head on a private truffle hunt.
This 7-day Italian vacation takes you to Rome and Florence to experience their culinary delights. It features first-class accommodations, shared and private tours, and is ideal for foodie travellers.
Your journey begins in Rome, the Italian capital, where you’ll delve into the secrets of Roman cuisine while touring some of the beautiful sights. One day, you’ll join a teaching chef to head to the Campo de’Fiori market and gather ingredients for your cooking lesson. You’ll then head to the kitchen to learn to make homemade pasta such as ravioli and fettuccine, and enjoy a delicious meal after your hard work. The next day, head off the beaten path into bohemian Trastevere and sample some of the city’s culinary delicacies in the company of an expert chef. You’ll pay another visit to the Campo de’Fiori and finish off the day with fresh pasta and local wine.
From Rome, ride the train to Florence, where you’ll be based for the next two days. One day, head on a small group tour through the Tuscan countryside. You’ll head on a walking tour of medieval Siena, where you’ll visit the Piazza del Campo, home to the Palio horse race each year, and stroll through some of the city’s 17 medieval districts. Continue on to San Gimignano to see the high medieval walls and narrow streets of this stunning town. Cap off the day in the Chianti countryside and dine on Tuscan delicacies while sampling local wines. The next day, join a truffle hunter for a private tour all about truffles. You’ll head to San Giovanni d’Asso and head on a truffle hunt outside of town. Cap off the tour with lunch and then explore the old streets of San Giovanni d’Asso before returning Florence.
At the end of your stay, you’ll head to the airport to continue to your next destination or connect back home.
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,570
Itinerary View Trip Map
Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport to Central Rome
Duration | 30 Minutes |
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The Code Hotel
The Code Hotel is a new and elegant 4-star hotel located in the heart of Rome city center, in the historical Via Sistina, 4 minute walk from Spanish Steps, the most exclusive shopping area Via Condotti and metro station; about 10 minutes walking distance from the Trevi Fountain. Combining art, history, and culture - this property offers both the past of luxury & elegance with a modern twist, enhanced by high quality services and the pleasure of discovery. An ideal place for relaxation in the brand new Wellness Spa.
Meal Plan | Buffet Breakfast |
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Duration | 3 Nights |
Accommodation |
The Code Hotel |
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The Code Hotel
The Code Hotel is a new and elegant 4-star hotel located in the heart of Rome city center, in the historical Via Sistina, 4 minute walk from Spanish Steps, the most exclusive shopping area Via Condotti and metro station; about 10 minutes walking distance from …
The Code Hotel is a new and elegant 4-star hotel located in the heart of Rome city center, in the historical Via Sistina, 4 minute walk from Spanish Steps, the most exclusive shopping area Via Condotti and metro station; about 10 minutes walking distance from the Trevi Fountain. Combining art, history, and culture - this property offers both the past of luxury & elegance with a modern twist, enhanced by high quality services and the pleasure of discovery. An ideal place for relaxation in the brand new Wellness Spa.
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Rome Walking Tour and Cooking Lesson
One of our chefs will take you on a culinary journey through the real Italy. You'll shop in Campo de'Fiori market, choosing fresh ingredients to use in your cooking class.
Then you'll prepare your meal in an exclusive location in the heart of the Eternal City. Our movie set, magazine-cover apartment on the Tiber Island, or our breathtaking three-story space nestled inside a 16th century palace between Piazza Navona and Castle Sant' Angelo.
You'll make homemade pasta such as ravioli or fettuccine and prepare other dishes under the guidance of your personal chef in order to produce a full meal. At the end of the course, enjoy the dishes you've created accompanied by the perfect wine your chef has selected to complement your lunch. Real food, pure indulgence. In this way, you become not a tourist, but a true traveler immersed in authentic Roman culture.
Your lesson includes 3 types of pasta, main course, dessert and a selection of wine and soft drinks. We can easily accommodate vegetarians, any sort of food intolerances and even the most discerning palate.
Duration | 4 Hours |
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Rome Food Tour: Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori
Our Food Tour is the only Rome food tour designed by chefs!
Venture off the beaten path to experience the real flavors of Rome in the vibrant neighborhoods of Trastevere and Campo de'Fiori. Along the way, we'll share insider tips on Italian cuisine and introduce you to local food specialties, immersing you in Rome's rich culinary traditions. In between each delicious tasting, you'll get a glimpse into the history, culture, and architecture that define the Eternal City.
You'll finish with wine and fresh pasta prepared just for you at one of our spectacular locations in the heart of the city.
This is a leisurely-paced walking tour over uneven surfaces, but by the end you will have enjoyed a complete meal, so gear up your appetite!
Duration | 3 Hours |
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Central Rome to Train Station
Duration | 30 Minutes |
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Rome Termini to Florence S.Maria Novella
Duration | 90 Minutes |
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Florence Train Station to Florence Hotel
Duration | 1 Hour |
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Hotel Cellai
Hotel Cellai is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, surrounded by monuments, churches and buildings of extraordinary beauty. All the most interesting and evocative city sites are within a short walking distance, passing through little streets full of charm and mystery.
This exclusive hotel in Florence is very close to the San Lorenzo Market, hosted in a gigantic iron and glass building, where natives gather to buy local food and wine specialties. The Galleria dell'Accademia is just a short distance away, hosting the famous David by Michelangelo, as is the Duomo with its splendid dome by Brunelleschi.
Meal Plan | Buffet Breakfast |
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Duration | 3 Nights |
Accommodation |
Hotel Cellai |
Location | View map |
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Hotel Cellai
Hotel Cellai is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, surrounded by monuments, churches and buildings of extraordinary beauty. All the most interesting and evocative city sites are within a short walking distance, passing through little streets full of charm and mystery. …
Hotel Cellai is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, surrounded by monuments, churches and buildings of extraordinary beauty. All the most interesting and evocative city sites are within a short walking distance, passing through little streets full of charm and mystery.
This exclusive hotel in Florence is very close to the San Lorenzo Market, hosted in a gigantic iron and glass building, where natives gather to buy local food and wine specialties. The Galleria dell'Accademia is just a short distance away, hosting the famous David by Michelangelo, as is the Duomo with its splendid dome by Brunelleschi.Facilities
- Meeting Rooms
- Reception
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VIP Siena, San Gimignano and Dinner in Chianti
Enjoy this small-group tour which will let you discover the beauties of Siena, San Gimignano and the Chianti countryside, before admiring the sunset on the Tuscan hills and tasting a typical dinner in a fascinating location.
In the ancient times, there was only one city in Tuscany that competed against Florence for power, wealth and artistic beauties: Siena.
Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by a comfortable air-conditioned minivan by an English speaking driver and tour leader.
Here you will enjoy a guided walking tour of this compact city that will let you discover also Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year, as well as exploring quieter backstreets and learning everything about the Contrade, the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio.
The journey continues to San Gimignano, famed for its medieval skyscrapers, high walls and narrow streets that typify most peoples image of a Tuscan hill town. San Gimignano is unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form an unforgettable skyline.
After some free time in San Gimignano, gaze in awe at a marvellous sunset on the Tuscan hills and then enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner at a boutique winery in the Chianti countryside. During your dinner you will also enjoy a wine tasting, pairing different wines with the various courses of your Tuscan meal.
A wonderful and complete experience that leaves you the free morning but lets you discover all the main aspects of the Tuscan countryside, including the gems of Siena and San Gimignano and a boutique winery.
Duration | 8 Hours |
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Truffle Hunting in the Crete Senesi - Private
Enjoy a private tour of truffle hunting with dogs and a truffle searcher. You will head out to San Giovanni d'Asso by a private van and an English speaking guide-driver to start the truffle hunting with a finder and his dogs. A lunch with a truffle tasting menu at Osteria delle Crete, including appetizers, homemade pasta plate, dessert and wine, will be served after the truffle hunting. After lunch, enjoy a short walk in San Giovanni d'Asso then you will head back to your hotel in Florence.
Duration | 8 Hours |
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Florence Hotel to Florence Airport
Duration | 1 Hour |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily except Saturday
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights first class accommodation in Rome
- 3 nights first class accommodation in Florence
- 1st class train tickets from Rome to Florence
- Private transfers to/from train stations
- Small group Rome Market and Cooking lesson (max 10 guests)
- Small group Rome Food Tour: Trastevere and Campo de Fiori (max 10 guests)
- Small group Siena, San Gimignano and Dinner in Chianti (max 16 guests)
- Private Truffle Hunting Experience
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches including 5-course lunch during cooking class and Truffle menu lunch, food and wine tastings during walking tour, 1 dinner in Chianti
- Wine and beverages including during excursions
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees if applicable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
21 Aug 2023