Journey through Italy over 11 days on this small group tour to Venice, Forli, Florence and Rome with Collette. Enjoy a gondola ride in Venice, explore the beautiful countryside of Romagna, delight in a farm-to-table lunch prepared by culinary students in Florence and more.
Be whisked away into the beauty and history of Italy when you journey to Venice, Florence, and Rome. Journey to the wine-producing Romagna countryside for a relaxing 3-night stay in a wine resort, and visit the Republic of San Marino, an enclave state of Italy. See how gondola oars are crafted before cruising the canals of Venice on one yourself. Witness a performance of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons in the city he lived in. Explore the ancient underground tunnels of Chiusi’s Labyrinth of Porsenna. Try your hand at making Italian culinary classics before sitting down to dinner. Come along and embrace the history, culture, art and romance of this incredible country.
All About Collette
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True adventures go beyond incredible destinations or inclusive packages. Collette delivers a sense of possibility across hundreds of destinations across the world.
Since 1918, we have been sharing our love of travel. Today our worldwide travel collection features comprehensive land tours, river cruises, rail journeys, small group tours, garden holidays and more. With Collette, wake each morning on tour with a new experience in front of you, and when your head hits the pillow, you will know it has been an amazing day. Best of all - we seamlessly handle the details. All you must do is enjoy the adventure!
Why choose Collette Tours?
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Family owned Since 1918
24/7 Emergency Services
Be immersed with fewer one-night stays and more 2 – 3 – 4 night stays.
5-Star Touring with 4-Star Plus Accommodation
Includes both the must-sees and unique local experiences - not one or the other.
Culinary Immersion dining at local restaurants unique to each region
Location, Quality & Uniqueness of Accommodation staying in a grand castle, picturesque villa, glass igloo, private yacht, safari lodge, French chateau and more.
*Advertised price is based on per person twin share on 22 Feb 2026 departure, price will vary based on Travel Dates.Pricing correct as of 13 Nov 2024
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Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
4 Handpicked Accommodations
17 Meals – 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
2 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions
Glide under bridges and along canals during a gondola ride in Venice.
Embark on a walking tour featuring Florence's artistic and architectural gems.
Discover the long-lost Etruscan civilization during a visit to Chiusi’s Labyrinth of Porsenna.
Cultural Experiences
Let classical music transport you back in time during a concert of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons.
Explore the Po River Delta during a pontoon boat sailing of this UNESCO wetland region.
Discover the craftsmanship behind the Venetian gondolas during a visit to a local Remèr oar-making workshop.
Culinary Inclusions
Participate in a hands-on cooking class dedicated to Romagna’s garganelli and strozzapreti pastas.
Taste traditionally made Parmigiano cheese and Balsamic vinegar at a Culinary Arts vocational school.
Experience the flavours of Trastevere – Rome’s medieval district – during a food tour dinner.
Highlights
Venice
Gondola Ride
Classical Music Concert
Po River Delta Wetlands Sailing
Choice on Tour
Republic of San Marino
Impact Moment: Culinary Arts & Agriculture Vocational School Visit
Florence
Chiusi Etruscan Museum
Labyrinth of Porsenna
Rome
Trastevere Food Tour Dinner
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Venice
Welcome to enchanting Venice (UNESCO) with its 117 tiny islands surrounded by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. This evening, meet your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner.
Stay: Maison Venezia UNA Esperienze
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Venice
This morning, explore the traditional Venetian craftsmanship behind one of the city’s symbols: the sleek, iconic gondola boats. Visit a local Remèr oar-making workshop, one of only a handful still active in the city. Then, join a local guide for a walking tour of the Venice’s most iconic sights. Pause for the perfect view over the Bridge of Sighs and take in St. Mark’s Square, adorned with marbled palaces and gilded basilicas. Travel by boat to Murano for an expert glass-blowing demonstration, a renowned tradition on the island. This evening, glide along the canals during a gondola ride* before delving into Venice’s classical music heritage whilst attending a live performance of the Four Seasons** composed by the great Venetian Antonio Vivaldi.
Stay: Maison Venezia UNA Esperienze
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Forli
Say “Ciao” to Venice as you journey towards the Romagna region, famous for its epicurean lifestyle and its joie de vivre. Along the way, visit the Po Delta (UNESCO). Since ancient times, this delta has been the border between the Venice and the Ravenna regions, once two independent states. These wetlands will give you a glimpse into what Venice and Ravenna looked like to ancient Roman settlers making their way here from the south. You’ll explore these wetlands by pontoon boat,* learning about how the ecosystem here actually aided the Romans in escaping the barbarians that harried them. You’ll also learn about the lives of fisherman and farmers whose lives have changed very little over the last 1000 years. Take in the tranquil scenery before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to your hotel nestled among vineyards in the Romagna countryside and settle in for your 3-night stay.
Stay: Borgo Conde Wine Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 – Forli
Today, it’s your choice! Bask in the bucolic landscape at your wine resort hotel and pamper yourself with an organic wine-infused mud treatment in the onsite spa -OR- spend the day exploring Ravenna (UNESCO). During the darkness that enveloped the last days of the Roman Empire, Ravenna emerged as a centre of power thanks to its strategic position. The city’s rulers – the Byzantines, the Goths – adorned its churches with dazzling mosaics. During a guided walking tour, discover the city’s most illustrious monuments including the mosaics that inspired Cole Porter’s Night and Day. This evening, join the local chef for a hands-on cooking class centreed on Romagna’s most typical pasta dishes with colourful names such as garganelli or strozzapreti (priest-stranglers), and enjoy the results of your work for dinner.
Stay: Borgo Conde Wine Resort
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 – Forli
Grab your passport and journey to the landlocked Republic of San Marino, the fifth-smallest country in the world. Perched at the top of Mount Titano, the old town of San Marino (UNESCO) gives visitors sweeping views over the Adriatic Riviera and the gentle rolling hills of the Romagna countryside. Explore the Old Town’s intricate system of fortification towers, walls, gates and bastions during time at leisure. This evening, wrap up your stay in the Romagna Countryside with a wine-pairing dinner at your wine resort hotel.
Stay: Borgo Conde Wine Resort
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6 – Florence
Today, travel to the Emilia region, Italy’s foodie haven. Meet students and teachers at a vocational high school**** for an Impact Moment dedicated to the Culinary Arts and Agriculture. Here, Italy’s future chefs and farmers learn how to make Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese according to traditional codes, dating back to the 1300s. Students also try their hand aging Balsamic vinegar, a generational process taking anything from 12 to 25 years. Enjoy a farm-to-table light lunch prepared by the culinary students using ingredients from the School’s farm. Later, continue to Florence (UNESCO), the “Cradle of the Renaissance” and your home for the next 2 nights.
Stay: Grand Hotel Cavour Florence
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7 – Florence
This morning, meet a local expert for a walking tour of a city that is a work of art all on its own. Your guide will highlight the Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistery. You’ll also visit the Piazza della Signoria with its impressive Palazzo Vecchio. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Florence’s cultural riches independently. Perhaps you’ll visit to one of the city’s many museums, such as the Uffizi or Academy Gallery, where Michelangelo’s David is kept.
Stay: Grand Hotel Cavour Florence
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – Rome
This morning traverse southern Tuscany, the ancient land of the Etruscans. This mysterious civilization predated the Romans, who assimilated them, erasing most of their way of life, even though many early kings of Rome were Etruscans. By all accounts, they were an advanced society and culture. On a guided walking tour of Chiusi, once part of the Etruscan Dodecapolis, you explore the town’s underground water system – which has so many twists and turns that it was nicknamed Labyrinth of King Porsenna. You’ll also visit the small archeological museum housing some of the most interesting artifacts archeologists found in the surrounding hills. Arrive in Rome (UNESCO) in the afternoon and settle in for a 3-night stay.
Stay: Ponte Sisto Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 – Rome
This morning, explore Rome’s early Christian legacy during a visit of the Catacombs. Then, delve into Rome’s second Golden Age on a walking tour exploring its Renaissance and Baroque heritage and featuring Caravaggio’s paintings, alongside the Pantheon and Navona Square. The afternoon is yours to explore more of Italy’s capital city. Perhaps you’ll join an optional tour for an in-depth visit of the Colosseum and the Capitol Hill with its monumental piazza designed by Michelangelo.
Stay: Ponte Sisto Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 – Rome
Make the most of a free day in the Eternal City. Perhaps you’ll stroll through the Borghese Gardens for views of the city’s skyline or join an optional tour of the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of ancient statuary and Renaissance masterpieces. Your expert guide will highlight the museums’ most notable works before introducing you to the Sistine Chapel and its famous Last Judgement. Then, take in views of Michelangelo’s cupola – the dome sheltering St. Peter’s Basilica before visiting Christianity’s largest church. Gather tonight to toast the end of your Italian adventure during a food tour* in Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district.
Stay: Ponte Sisto Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11 – Rome
Your tour comes to a close today, leaving you with many fond memories of incredible Italy.
Meals: Breakfast
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* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
