Sara Schaefer

Rose Travel

2023 - 09/09 - 09/20 - SOLD OUT - The Cooking Mom's Italy 2023 Trip to Tuscany

Sep 9, 2023 to Sep 20, 2023
Tuscany

Don't miss a gorgeous day in Cinque Terre and an add-on trip to Rome after the Tuscany trip!

 

 

You may have seen pictures of this gorgeous place.  It’s a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Rivera coastline.  We’ll be able to explore, shop, have a lovely lunch, and we’ll even get to see all the beauty from the water with a boat ride, which will take us past all the colorful homes, vineyards, and harbors.  It’s spectacular and was one of the highlights of last years trip!

After our wonderful day in Cinque Terre, we’ll come back to our village and enjoy a pizza party at a local restaurant with several different freshly made pizzas, salad, Italian wine, and beer all included.  It’s a super fun way to end this special day! I hope you’ll join me!

 

Explore Rome with The Cooking Mom after Tuscany! 

 

 
You will l have the option to stay an extra three nights after Tuscany to go with me to explore Rome! It’s actually quite a bit cheaper to fly home from Rome, so why not extend your stay so we can see even more of Italy?!  On Sunday 9/17, after we check out of our beautiful Tuscan Villa resort we’ll make our way to Rome.  But first, we'll stop in the charming town of Orvieto.  We’ll have a guided tour of this beautiful town.  After our tour, we’ll stop at a beautiful nearby vineyard for a wine tasting and delicious lunch!
 

From there, we’ll continue on to Rome. We’ll stay in a beautiful hotel in Rome a great location! It’s near all the places we want to explore.  Our hotel has a wonderful breakfast that will will be included every morning.  On our first full day in Rome we are going to have some serious fun!

We’ll explore the city in a really fun and special way!  We’ll go a guided four hour tour of one of Rome’s beautiful neighborhoods. We’ll also get to taste the best food and wine! We’ll sample the best meats and cheeses of Rome and lots of other wonderful food too, like pizza and pasta and so much more! We’ll even visit a secret wine cellar.  It’s going to be a magical afternoon and evening filled with surprises!  This is all included!

On this trip there are two optional excursions. There will be a very special tour of the Vatican with no waiting in the huge lines. We’ll skip the line and visit the Sistine Chapel, The Basilica and Vatican museums.  I can’t wait! You’ll also have the option to go with me on the Ancient Rome Tour with a wonderful guide. Again, we’ll be able to skip the lines and go right to the front to see the Colosseum and Forum.  

 


 

What's included in this trip:

  • Three nights at the beautiful Delle Nazioni Hotel.
  • Breakfast every morning
  • Transfer from Villa Casagrande in Tuscany to Delle Nazioni in Rome
  • Excursion to Orvieto for walking tour and vineyard and cantina tour with lunch
  • Guided Food Tour in Rome
  • Group transfer from Delle Nazioni to Rome airport (individual transfers can be arranged at an extra cost)
  • Expert English-speaking guide
 

 

What's not included:

  1. Any food and drink not included on the itinerary
  2. All optional excursions
  3. Gratuity
  4. City taxes (6 euros per night) to be paid at the hotel
  5. Entrance Fees not mentioned in itinerary
  6. Porterage
  7. Anything else not mentioned in itinerary
 

 

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 (Orvieto and Rome) - Sunday, September 17th
    • Today departure from Villa Casagrande to Rome. On the way you will stop in Orvieto where you will meet a local guide and have a walking tour of approx. 2 hours. After the your you will proceed to Azienda Agricola Locanda Palazzo; there you will have a 2 hour tour of their vineyard and cantina followed by a light lunch (3 course meals paired with 4 wine in their historic locanda).

      Proceed to Rome and check in at the hotel DELLE NAZIONI 4*.

      The rest of the evening at leisure.

       

    • Today we have included: transfer Villa/Rome, guide in Orvieto 2 hours, 2 hours tour in Agriturismo, light lunch and overnight

 
  • Day 2 (Rome) - Monday, September 18th
    • Breakfast at the hotel. This morning is at leisure to explore on your own or to participate in the optional Ancient Rome Tour.  

      In the afternoon enjoy a guided Food Tour of TRASTEVERE 

      Transfer from the hotel to meet your guide in the city center for the Trastevere food stroll tour. On this guided 4-hour walking food tour explore this photogenic neighborhood by night. You will sample a sumptuous blend of Italian classics like pizza and pasta, real Roman street food, less-known meats and cheeses, and amazing wine in a secret cellar – its history will blow you away. Few activities in Rome deliver as many hidden surprises and enchanting moments as this so be sure to join us for an unforgettable night in one of our favorite neighborhoods in Rome. Take advantage of Rome’s vibrant nightlife by walking through the streets of Trastevere with a local guide. In the evening return transfer to your hotel at 9:30 pm approx.

      OPTIONAL Ancient Rome Tour

      Hail Caesar! Enjoy the tour of Ancient Rome to understand the story of Rome through its most ancient monuments. Enjoy Skip-the-Line access through the arches of the Colosseum - where the guide will describe the dramatic history of the amphitheater, home to gladiators, mock sea-battles, and executions - and to the ruins of the Roman Forum with our expert guide. You will leave the Eternal City understanding how the Romans ruled the known world.

      Optional tour inclusions: roundtrip transfer; 3-hour guide; skip the line admissions for Colosseum and Forum; headsets.

       

    • Today we have included: breakfast; guide for Trastevere and tasting, overnight.

 
  • Day 3 (Rome) - Tuesday, September 19th
    • Breakfast at the hotel. Today you have the day at disposal to explore on your own, or participate in the optional tour of the Vatican Museums. 

       OPTIONAL Vatican Tour

      Today travel to another country: Vatican! Visit its Museums to see the amazing treasures kept for centuries. In the Sistine Chapel, where the Conclave to elect the Pope is held, view Michelangelo’s "Last Judgment" and his famous ceiling paintings. Then continue your guided tour inside the Basilica, built in 313 A.D. above St. Peter the Apostle's tomb. Michelangelo’s masterpiece - The Pietà - the Renaissance sculpture is close to the entrance of the Basilica. The tour will end with the view of the monumental St. Peter’s Square.

      Optional tour inclusions:  roundtrip transfer; 4-hour guide; skip the line admissions Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica; headsets

    • Today we have included: breakfast; overnight.

 
  • Day 4 (Rome) - Wednesday, September 20th:
    • Breakfast and end of your Italian experience .

    • Group transfer to the Rome International Airport.
 
 
 
****Note: The host for this trip is The Cooking Mom, Amy Hanten.  In the event that the minimum amount of travelers is not met for this trip and Amy cannot host, the trip may cancel with a full refund. 
 

Cancellation policy:

Cancellation of travel must be made in writing and is effective from the date we receive the written notification. Any trip deposit or payment is non-refundable.  Rose Travel and The Cooking Mom's Culinary Vacations incur costs with the suppliers of your trip well in advance of your departure date. At the effective date of cancelation, any additional payments will not be required.  We highly recommend trip insurance, and a quote is available by request at booking.

Call Sara with Rose Travel with any questions! You can reach her at 720-884-7913 or email sara@rosetravelgroup.com.


Available Packages

Double Occupancy (either one king or two doubles)
Unavailable as of May 31, 2023

$3,650.00
Deposit: $1,000.00 per person

Choose your preference of room type when filling out form. **Note: room availability is based on current space. 
 

Single Occupancy
Unavailable as of May 31, 2023

$4,250.00
Deposit: $1,000.00 per person

Extra Options

Rome Add-On - September 17-20, 2023 - DOUBLE OCUPANCY
Unavailable as of May 15, 2023

$1,350.00
Deposit: $500.00

What's included in this trip:

  • Three nights at the beautiful Delle Nazioni Hotel.
  • Breakfast every morning
  • Transfer from Villa Casagrande in Tuscany to Delle Nazioni in Rome
  • Excursion to Orvieto for walking tour and vineyard and cantina tour with lunch
  • Guided Food Tour in Rome
  • Group transfer from Delle Nazioni to Rome airport (individual transfers can be arranged at an extra cost)
  • Expert English-speaking guide
 
 
 

ROME - Optional Ancient Rome Tour
Unavailable as of May 31, 2023

$68.00
Deposit: $68.00

Hail Caesar! Enjoy the tour of Ancient Rome to understand the story of Rome through its most ancient monuments. Enjoy Skip-the-Line access through the arches of the Colosseum - where the guide will describe the dramatic history of the amphitheater, home to gladiators, mock sea-battles, and executions - and to the ruins of the Roman Forum with our expert guide. You will leave the Eternal City understanding how the Romans ruled the known world.

Optional tour inclusions:  r/trip transfer; 3-hour guide; skip the line admissions for Colosseum and Forum; headsets.

ROME - Optional Vatican Tour
Unavailable as of May 31, 2023

$115.00
Deposit: $115.00

Today travel to another country: Vatican! Visit its Museums to see the amazing treasures kept for centuries. In the Sistine Chapel, where the Conclave to elect the Pope is held, view Michelangelo’s "Last Judgment" and his famous ceiling paintings. Then continue your guided tour inside the Basilica, built in 313 A.D. above St. Peter the Apostle's tomb. Michelangelo’s masterpiece - The Pietà - the Renaissance sculpture is close to the entrance of the Basilica. The tour will end with the view of the monumental St. Peter’s Square.

Optional tour inclusions:  r/trip transfer; 4-hour guide (1 each 20 passengers); skip the line admissions Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica; headsets