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Flavors of Italy: Roman Carbonara, Florentine Steak & Venetian Cocktails

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Overview

Flavors of Italy: Roman Carbonara, Florentine Steak & Venetian Cocktails

Continent

Europe

Days

9 days

Nights

8 nights

Group Size

12 people

Activity

Moderate

Interest

Food & Drink

Highlights

  • Taste the finest food and wine Italy has to offer.
  • Cook in the hip Roman neighborhood Trastevere, enjoying lunch in your hostess's apartment.
  • Dine out in an exceptional private residence that’s not open to the public.
  • Explore Italy’s most iconic landmarks; the Colosseum, St Mark’s Square and more.
  • Wake up in a historic castle to views of rolling Tuscan hills.
  • Take a cooking class using Rialto ingredients that support sustainable fishing in the Venice Lagoon.
Italy 9 days 8 nights

Savor local cuisine across Rome, Florence & Venice.

Day 1

Welcome to the Eternal City

An arial view of Rome.
An arial view of Rome.

Day 2

Gastro Secrets & Archaeological Treasure

An Osteria in Trastevere.
An Osteria in Trastevere.

Day 3

Mysteries of the Vatican

Fresh artichoke.
Fresh artichoke.

Day 4

On Cloud Wine

Grapes from the vine.
Grapes from the vine.

Day 5

Birthplace of the Renaissance

View of the Duomo in Florence
View of the Duomo in Florence

Day 6

Olive Oil & Architectural Marvels

Olives gathered after harvest.
Olives gathered after harvest.

Day 7

Queen of the Adriatic

The Basilica in Piazza San Marco.
The Basilica in Piazza San Marco.

Day 8

Neighborhoods and Waterways

A view of the canal.
A view of the canal.

Day 9

Farewell & Departure

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Upcoming departures

3 available dates
  • Oct 12–Oct 20, 2024
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  • May 10–May 18, 2025
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  • Sep 27–Oct 5, 2025
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Additional info

Pricing & Deposit

Deposit to book your trip: $250 USD.

Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

The listed price of the trip is per person based on double occupancy.

Traveling Solo

You’re in good company.

Opt for a Private Room to yourself, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost:

2024 departures: $855 USD per person

2025 departures: $965 USD per person

Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. 

If you don’t opt for a Private Room, you'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

Activity Level

This tour has a moderate activity level. Consider four to six miles of walking each day, with lots of time spent moving around and on your feet. You should be comfortable walking on both flat and uneven ground, as well as stairs.

Arrival & Departure

You should plan to arrive by 2 p.m. on Day 1, and depart anytime on Day 9.  Rome International Airport (FCO) connects to a range of flight hubs in Europe and North America. The best flight connections to Rome are offered by Alitalia Airlines and American Airlines.

*Airport transfers are only provided if arriving & departing on the trip dates, or if pre/post arrangements have been made through Atlas Obscura. 

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  • "An extraordinary experience filled with food, history, and a beautiful landscape."

    Kimberly F.

Trip Leader

Felipe Trigo

Felipe Trigo is a historian, trip guide, and events whiz with a degree in History from Barcelona University. He curates immersive, dynamic itineraries that explore history through the most surprising and hidden elements within the city, such as visits to normally off-limits private collections and houses, hidden bunkers and shelters, and performance events, theatrical tours, concerts, and dinners in the most unusual locations. Inspired by a special devotion to stage arts, Felipe has directed the underground cabaret company Kriminal Kabarett since 2011. For the past five years, he has served as co-director for Hendrick’s Congress for Curious People in Spain. He has been creating and leading trips for Atlas Obscura since 2018, welcoming travelers to discover the myths and mysteries of Barcelona, Rome, Andalucia, and Tuscany.

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