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!
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.
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
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.
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.
Breakfast and end of your Italian experience .
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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.
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