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About this trip
Explore Tuscany and Emilia Romagna on a 7-night tour filled with hands-on experiences centered around the art of creation. Immerse yourself in the art of marble craftsmanship with Tuscan stone artisans, and let your creativity flow in a watercolor workshop capturing the breathtaking Tuscan landscape. Embark on a culinary journey with authentic cooking classes and enjoy a deep dive into the complexity of coffee in a workshop centered around the range of methods used to dry, roast, and brew different types of beans, culminating in a tasting experience.
Visit a traditional ceramics workshop and learn how these distinctive and colorful pieces are made. Explore the iconic flavors of Emilia Romagna on a full-day regional food tour, delving into the secrets behind Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, and Balsamic Vinegar. This extraordinary journey promises an immersive celebration of art, culture, and gastronomy unlike any other.
What’s included
- Dedicated GuideYou have a dedicated guide who will meet you when you arrive in Italy and stay with you until the end of the tour!
- Airport TransferPrivate transfer from the Florence airport to the hotel
- Florence Hotel4 nights in the historic city center of Florence with breakfast included each day
- Firenze CardPass that grants you entry into 70+ museums, churches, and historic sites in and around Florence. From modern art at Strozzi Palace to Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, visit what interests you
- Marble WorkshopVisit an artisan workshop and participate in a private class, creating your own unique piece of marble artwork to bring home. (no artistic skills required!)
- Watercolor WorkshopSpend the morning in a Tuscan garden creating your own watercolor piece in a private class (no artistic skills required, artist can work with any skill level in this private experience!)
- Coffee ExperienceEnjoy a class with a certified master roaster, learning how coffee beans are roasted and then how to brew the perfect cup of espresso to enjoy
- Cooking ExperienceLearn how to cook traditional Tuscan dishes in a private class, then enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner!
- Train to BolognaFirst class train tickets to Bologna
- Bologna HotelThree nights in the historic city center of Bologna with breakfast included each day
- Full day Food TourEnjoy a full day food tour, exploring this region of Italy that is the home of many of our favorite Italian foods
- Private Car and DriverFor our ceramics and wine experience in Emilia Romagna
- Ceramics ExperienceVisit a ceramics workshop in Faenza to learn how the classic, colorful Italian ceramics are made
- Wine TastingVisit a tiny town and enjoy a wine experience in the cellar of their castle!
- Bologna Welcome CardYou have a Bologna Welcome Card Plus, giving you access to museums, the clock tower, the San Luca Experience and more!
- Airport TransferTo the airport in Bologna
What’s not included
- AirfareWe are happy to offer guidance, but airfare is not included
- Travel InsuranceYou will receive information with several options and information about travel insurance options
- TipsTips are given to guides and drivers at your discretion. We recommend budgeting €100 total for tips
Available Packages
Explore Tuscany and Emilia Romagna on a 7-night tour filled with hands-on experiences centered around the art of creation. Immerse yourself in the art of marble craftsmanship with Tuscan stone artisans, and let your creativity flow in a watercolor workshop capturing the breathtaking Tuscan landscape. Embark on a culinary journey with authentic cooking classes in both Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. Enjoy a deep dive into the complexity of coffee in a workshop centered around the range of methods used to dry, roast, and brew different types of beans, culminating in a tasting experience. Visit a traditional ceramics workshop and learn how these distinctive and colorful pieces are made. Explore the iconic flavors of Emilia Romagna on a full-day regional food tour, delving into the secrets behind Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, and Balsamic Vinegar. This extraordinary journey promises an immersive celebration of art, culture, and gastronomy unlike any other.
Available options
If you would like to arrive a day early to settle in before the tour begins, this is a wonderful option! You will still be greeted at the airport and check into the hotel a day early. The guided tour will still begin on the 8th, but you can use your Firenze card to begin exploring the city that day!
It can be hard to leave Italy once you fall in love with her! If you want to stay one more day to enjoy more of Bologna at the end of the tour, this is a perfect option! You will keep your same hotel room, and your airport transfer will be scheduled for your new departure date!
Itinerary
Reconnect with your creativity through a series of unique experiences; no skill is required! Sit in a Tuscan garden and paint with watercolors, use your senses to create a piece of art using Carrara marble, resin, and natural pigments, and learn the art of coffee roasting from a Q-rated coffee roaster.
Spend four nights in a lovely hotel in the historic city center of Florence. You are steps from the Duomo, situated in the center of it all! The experiences are balanced with ample time to explore this Renaissance town, wander the streets, and take in the sights! You will have a Firenze Card museum pass that allows you to visit almost every museum, church, and historic site in the city.
We will have optional group dinner reservations at local restaurants that feature fresh, regional foods.