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Private · Rome City Centre

Treasures of Tuscany & Gourmet Delights of Emilia Romagna Educational Trip

8 Days Lazio · Tuscany · Emilia-Romagna · Republic of San Marino · Emilia-Romagna

The Overview

Overview

This is an educational tour designed for travel professionals such as travel agents and writers. The tour is focused on exploring the unique area in Tuscany called Maremma, as well as the region of Emilia Romagna, which is renowned for some of Italy's finest gastronomic delights. Along with visiting the lesser-known places in Tuscany, we will also explore the beautiful coastline and cities like Livorno, Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Bologna, and the incredible republic of San Marino. You can find the full itinerary for this tour below, and we recommend checking out our video about Emilia Romagna as well.

 

 

Duration

8 days

7 nights

Starting From

EUR 1,580

Per person for two travelers

Tailored to your departure and group.

This is an educational tour designed for travel agents, travel writers, and other travel professionals. The tour is centered around exploring a unique area in Tuscany called Maremma, which is known for its beautiful hot springs. Along with the lesser-known areas in Tuscany, we'll also visit Livorno, Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Bologna, and the incredible republic of San Marino. The tour will include visits to the stunning coastline in the region, as well as the chance to experience some of Italy's finest cultural and historical sites.

Regions
Lazio · Tuscany · Emilia-Romagna · Republic of San Marino · Emilia-Romagna
Tour Style
Private
Departs From
Rome City Centre
Meeting Point
Hotel Diana Roof Garden
Meeting Time
10:00
Included Meals
Daily breakfast · 4 dinners · 2 lunches · 1 wine tasting · 1 cooking class
Day by day

Itinerary

Follow the route as you read. The map traces each day of the journey, moving with you from place to place.

Lazio

Chapter 1 · Days 1–1

Welcome to Lazio

Millions of travelers each year (prior to the pandemic) were traveling to Lazio, in many instances without even knowing it, since Rome is the capital city of Lazio and one of the most visited cities in the world.   Yet, many visitors never stop to visit this incredible region of Italy or learn why the Romans were very strategic in positioning Rome where…

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Day 1

Benvenuti in Italia! ...Meeting at the Hotel Diana Roof Garden for an orientation program in Rome at 9 AM and Proceeding on to La Perrina in the Maremma region of Tuscany

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Welcome to Italy! We will be meeting you in Rome at Hotel Diana Roof Garden at 9 AM. We will have an orientation there, and then we will head northwest up the coast of Italy into the Maremma area in the region of Tuscany. On the way, we will stop in Tarquinia, which has a rich Roman heritage. You will also have the chance to visit the "Giardino dei tarocchi," a unique and marvelous place to admire.

We will be staying at a beautiful property, La Parrina, which is unique in all of Italy and the Tuscan region. They produce not only some of the best wines in the region but also their own unique cheese, olive oil, meat, jams and jellies, pastries, fruits, and vegetables of all varieties, which pair beautifully with the wines produced here. Needless to say, this is a great place to experience tasting some local prosciutto, cheese, and different kinds of wine. You will certainly have a wine tasting tomorrow after seeing Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole.

This afternoon, Massimiliano will take you on a tour of the estate. You will have a welcome dinner and overnight stay at La Parrina estate this evening.

Where we meet Hotel Diana Roof Garden, from 10:00
Tuscany

Chapter 2 · Days 2–5

Welcome to Tuscany

Tuscany is among the most beautiful regions of Italy. The gentle curves and slopes of the land will enchant you. Tuscany is as famous for its wine and cuisine as it is for its landscapes. Wine production focuses on red wines like Chianti, San Giovese, Rosso di Montalcino, Rosso di Montepulciano, Bolgheri, and others. Food is prepared with seasonal…

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Day 2

The Incredible Tuscan Coast - Porto Santo Stefano & Porto Ercole with site inspection at the Pellicano Resort and Totte Cala Piccola resort

  • Breakfast
  • Wine Tasting

From 9:30 AM Today is dedicated to experiencing one of the most incredible coast lines in Tuscany which very few people know about.

Much like the Italian riviera, this part of the Tuscan coast is kept relatively hidden from the rest of the world, but it is a true treasure to behold.

Many beautiful towns dot the coast and today will be a day filled with wonderful photo opportunities and an hotel inspection such as the marvelous “Pellicano hotel resort and Torre Cala Piccola located in a spectacular position of Porto Ercole and Cala Piccola which is above Porto Santo Stefano.

Return to the Parrina estate to relax while you will taste some of the local wine paired with delicious cheese.

This evening we are happy to take you to another local restaurant where we usually recommend our clients to eat dinner. Dinner on your own alla cart with overnight here.

Day 3

Tuscany, Saturnia Italy Italy

Saturnia Spa Resort site inspection and hot spring water with waterfall

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

After a leisurely breakfast at 10 AM this morning we are going to start our journey at Saturnia natural hot-spring famous and known all over the world for the beautiful kool-aid blue waters that create an incredible naturally warm hot-spring and waterfall.

There will be time today to do a site inspection and learn various treatments at the Saturnia resort one of Italy's finest spa facilities. A light lunch with some local wine will be in Pitigliano and enjoy an amazing cave built in the rocks of the town located underneath it.

This evening we suggest to eat dinner at La Parrina farmhouse as we had a long and busy day and tomorrow we will leave early for Pisa.

Evening at leisure and overnight at La Parrina.  

Day 4

Visiting Pisa and cooking class with dinner in Borgo Giusto

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Cooking Class

After buffet breakfast this morning we will depart at 9 :30 AM from La Parrina estate and go heading up Italy's coast  to Pisa to see the leaning tower and its magic miracle square. 

In the early afternoon we will head to the Borgo a Mozzano “The village of Borgo Giusto” check in and enjoy the atmosphere ..

We will do a site site inspection of the Borgo and enjoy this beautiful historic place by foot and then drink a glass of prosecco before starting to experience a cooking class and have a welcome dinner in the village.

Evening at leisure and overnight in here. 

Day 5

Tuscany, Lucca Italy

Depart at 10 AM to the Gorgeous Town of Lucca with its villas and site inspection San Luca a Palace hotel

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Today you will experience one of the many beautiful villas located in the surroundings of Lucca which we rent for our clients’ events and then you will visit Lucca downtown with an official guide to take you seeing the highlights of the City such as its well preserved City walls and moreover. We will also have s site inspection of the San Luca a palace hotel which we recognize as one of the most beautiful hotel located in Lucca. Return to Borgo Giusto in the late afternoon with possible dinner on your own in the Borgo Giusto village if you wish. Evening at leisure and overnight here.

 

 
Emilia-Romagna

Chapter 3 · Days 6–6

Welcome to Emilia-Romagna

Population: 3,983,346 Area: 22,123 km² Capital City: Bologna Provinces: Bologna, Ferrara, Forli-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio-Emilia, Rimini Official Website: Emilia Romagna Wikipedia: Emilia Romagna   The region of Emilia Romagna is located in northern Italy on the Adriatic coast just south of the Veneto region.  Foodies and gourmets the…

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Day 6

Bologna & Emilia Romagna's Finest Hot Springs

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Today we will depart from Borgo Giusto by 8:30 AM and head into the region of Emilia Romagna stopping en-route in Bologna and Modena. 

In Bologna you will have a chance to explore the pretty and interesting city center and then we will get to Modena to experience the Balsamic Vinegar and the Parmisan cheese at the famous Acetaia Leonardi Balsamic Factory.

From here, we will proceed en-route to the Terme della Fratta spa resort.

Enjoy the afternoon here at leisure and experience the spa facilities.

In the evening dinner at the hotel and some piano bar with the Pop star Giò Patti singing.

Overnight at the hotel Grand Hotel Terme Della Fratta in Forlimpopoli.

 
Republic of San Marino

Chapter 4 · Days 7–7

Welcome to Republic of San Marino

The Republic of San Marino is a full-fledged country - a land-locked micro-state in Italy,  surrounded by the the region of Emilia Romagna in northern Italy.  It's a must see when traveling in the area and makes a fantastic stop for lunch when traveling from either north to south or vice versa. It is also a wonderful place for shopping for luxury goods…

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Day 7

Depart to San Marino at 10 AM from the Thermal Spa - A Country within a Country

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

This morning after an exquisite breakfast we head to the beautiful town of San Marino to experience this very unique republic located by the east coast of Italy. We will drive along teh Adriatic sea and once we get there in San Marino you will have a chance to purchase items for a very good deal. After lunch we will head to the other hotel of the same hotel chain to enjoy the surroundings and the indoor pool at the Terme Roseo...... Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Roseo.

Surprise !!!

Emilia-Romagna

Chapter 5 · Days 8–8

Welcome to Emilia-Romagna

Population: 3,983,346 Area: 22,123 km² Capital City: Bologna Provinces: Bologna, Ferrara, Forli-Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio-Emilia, Rimini Official Website: Emilia Romagna Wikipedia: Emilia Romagna   The region of Emilia Romagna is located in northern Italy on the Adriatic coast just south of the Veneto region.  Foodies and gourmets the…

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Day 8

Enjoy Bagno di Romagna downtown for a pieceful time before Time to say Arrivaderci to Italy

  • Breakfast

Today we will experience walking the town of Bagno di Romagna with its own unique thermal springs and the magical forest populated by the gnomes.

In the late morning after spending time in town we will begin our journey back to Rome airport, train station and hotels.

The details

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • 4 star hotels in great locations
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • English speaking tour escort for the duration of the tour

What's Not Included

  • Airport departure taxes
  • Alcoholic Beverages During Meals
  • Domestic flights
  • Everything not clearly specified under “rates include”.
  • Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
  • Gratuities of any type
  • Inter-Italy Flights
  • International fights
  • Italy hotel tourist tax (must be paid locally at hotel)
  • Luggage Handling at Airport
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Optional excursions during your tour
  • Personal Expenses or Extras at hotels
  • Travel Insurance
In their words

Traveler Reviews

Emily and David Davison Travelled with us

My husband and I just took a two week trip to Italy that was planned for us by Eleanor Kinchin-Smith. It was a fantastic trip and we could not have been more thrilled. We worked together with Ele to let her know about our interests and our style of travel. She planned the perfect trip with excellent private guides at all of our sites, professional drivers and lovely hotels. We arrived in Italy with all of our train and ferry reservations made by Ele, with tickets in hand. She was in touch with us daily throughout our trip to make sure that things were going smoothly. She was able to make a few changes to our itinerary as needed. We look forward to working with Ele again on our next trip and have put her in touch with another family member to help plan their trip as well.

Ron and Deb Crosby Travelled with us

Dear Guiseppe and Jesse,

We just returned from our most wonderful vacation to Italy and wanted to first thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip, and second to provide some feedback for the future.

Hotels

1. Hotel Sovestro in San Gimignano was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made the first portion of our journey very stress free. They made us feel like we were part of their family. I would recommend it to anyone and would specifically ask for it if we were to make a return visit.

2. Hotel La Baia in Monterosso was nice and it's location was very good especially for us older folks humping luggage from/to the train station.

3. Hotel Lucchesi in Florence- what can I say expect FANTASTIC. The rooftop view at sunset is well worth it. Again very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend it to everyone.

Wine Tour

Money well spent. We had a great time overall. The driver Mario was OUTSTANDING. He had lots of local knowledge as well as about winemaking. USE HIM AGAIN!!!

The various wineries we visited on tour:

Altesino- fantastic and they were not cheap on their pouring. Great experience.

Azienda Agricola Patrizia Cencion Sloaria- Again a great tour by one of the owner's daughters. We felt like we were the only thing on their mind although there were other customers there. A great way to complete the day.

Again we had a fantastic time and are very appreciative of everything you booked for us. We wish you continued success and if our travels should bring us back to Italy, we know who to call.

Leon and Michele Travelled with us

The trip was great we appreciate all the hard work you and your team invested to make our experience a once in a lifetime trip. We appreciate all the attention to the details in particular Giuseppe spending the time and the focus with us on the road and as we were exploring your great country.

Bob & Sandy Travelled with us

Jesse & Giuseppe,

Sandy and I have been looking through my slides of our trip to Southern Italy. We had such a good time with you and Giuseppe that we wanted to let you know again. You were the best guides ever.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour, or will we join a group?

Private. You travel with your own guide and driver, and the only people on the itinerary are the ones you bring with you. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace of each day is yours to set.

Can the itinerary be changed to suit us?

Yes. What you see here is a starting point, not a fixed departure. Tell us how long you have, what you love and what you would rather skip, and we will reshape it around you. A slower morning, an extra night somewhere you fell for, a different region entirely.

How do we start planning?

Send us a note using the form on this page, or call us on 1-866-779-2565. A travel specialist replies within one business day, usually with a few questions of their own. There is no cost and no obligation in asking.

When should we book?

The earlier the better, particularly for travel between May and September, when the best small hotels and the guides worth having are taken first. That said, we have put together beautiful trips at short notice, so ask and we will tell you honestly what is still possible for your dates.

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