Travel Solo, Not Alone:
Guided Small Group Tours
For Women Only
Our groups are only open to six women per tour, which is perfect for solo travelers, a mother/daughter duo, or a couple of friends seeking an unforgettable adventure in Italy! We wander down narrow, winding streets in medieval hilltop towns, explore outdoor markets, discover artisans working in tiny shops, are spellbound by thousands of years of history, and eat simple, delicious food in trattorias nestled in ancient stone alleyways.
Meticulous planning and research goes into every trip to ensure you are getting a perfect balance of local experiences and time to wander and explore at your own pace. We recognize that often the most treasured memory will be something unplanned and serendipitous!
Authentic Experiences
Cook with an Italian chef in a private apartment. Create your own masterpiece during a guided experience with Italian artisans. Visit a family farm and sample rose-infused wine and house made cheeses. Climb the mountains in a Jeep and discover the breathtaking beauty of the marble quarries in Carrara. Each tour includes adventures, excursions, and experiences carefully curated to provide you with an unforgettable trip.
Dedicated Guide
Travel with a dedicated guide for your entire tour. We meet you on the ground in Italy, handle all of the details, and take the guesswork out of travel. We handle accommodations, transportation, and communication so you can focus on immersing yourself in Italian culture. Our goal is to provide our guests with a worry-free travel experience.
Inclusive Itineraries
The cost of our guided tours includes individual accommodations in the historic city center, and all rooms are single occupancy. All activities outlined in the itinerary are included in the cost of the tour. We also provide all ground transportation in Italy, including transfers to and from the airport, high-speed premium class train tickets, and a private car and driver as noted on the itinerary.
Fall and Winter 2026
Guided Tours are
now open for booking!
Salt & Stone:
A Journey Through Puglia and Basilicata
September 25* - October 2, 2026
Spend eight days venturing through southern Italy, where the warmth of summer lingers along the Adriatic coast and the rhythms of harvest season begin to unfold. From Baroque Lecce to the whitewashed hill towns of Puglia and the ancient cave city of Matera, this journey invites you into the beauty, flavor, and traditions of the south. With private accommodations, expert local guides, and rich regional experiences woven throughout, the tour captures Puglia and Basilicata at their most abundant, welcoming, and alive.
We’ll begin our tour near Lecce, at a traditional Italian masseria. This four-star boutique farm stay and vineyard is located just outside the city, offering a peaceful introduction to the region. We’ll gather for our welcome dinner in the gardens as the sun sets over the vineyard, easing into the slower rhythms of southern Italy.
Next, we spend three nights based in Ostuni as we explore the Valle d’Itria, visiting charming vineyards, family farms, and coastal towns. From tastings of local products to a private coastal boat tour with time to swim and sip prosecco, we’ll experience the generous spirit, coastal beauty, and deep-rooted traditions of Puglia.
We end our journey in Basilicata, where we’ll spend two nights in Matera, one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. With its ancient cave dwellings, winding stone streets, and welcoming trattorias, Matera feels like a step back in time. Our final evening will be marked with a farewell dinner, a chance to gather around the table, savor the flavors of Basilicata, and reflect on the memories made along the way.
*This tour offers an optional early-arrival add-on~ Arrive September 24th and enjoy an additional night in Lecce!
Icons & Artisans:
A Grand Tour of Italy
November 5-14, 2026
Experience Italy through its most iconic cities and its most beautiful traditions. This nine-night women-only journey begins in the magic of Venice, continues through the art and elegance of Florence, and concludes among the ancient wonders of Rome.
Designed for travelers who want the classic Italy experience without the stress of planning, this tour includes four-star hotels, private rooms with no roommates, first-class train tickets between cities, private guided tours, artisan workshops, and seamless transportation throughout.
In Venice, you’ll explore the city’s canals and hidden corners with a private guide and create your own traditional Venetian mask in a private workshop. In Florence, you’ll settle in for five nights with time to savor the city, experience Renaissance craftsmanship in a marble artisan workshop, and spend a delicious day in Bologna on a private guided food tour. We will explore Tuscany on a journey south into the Val d'Orcia. The journey ends in Rome with a private golf cart tour through the city’s highlights and an exclusive early-entry Vatican experience before the doors open to the general public.
Perfect for a first visit to Italy, yet meaningful for those returning, Icons & Artisans is a beautifully paced journey through Venice, Florence, and Rome, created for women who want connection, comfort, culture, and the freedom to experience Italy without worrying about the details.
An Alpine Christmas Journey:
Northern Italy and Austria
December 3 - December 11, 2026
All aboard for a winter journey through some of Europe’s most enchanting holiday destinations, where each stop feels like stepping into a storybook. This intimate experience weaves together charming towns, festive traditions, and the romance of traveling by train through northern Italy and Austria.
We’ll begin with two nights in Venice, where soft winter light reflects across the canals and quieter streets reveal a more intimate side of the city. From there, we continue to Verona, a romantic and beautifully walkable city where historic piazzas transform into glowing holiday markets filled with artisan gifts, seasonal sweets, mulled wine, and festive lights. While in the Verona area, we’ll stay at a thermal spa resort for two nights, giving us time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a soothing wellness experience amid the bustle of the holiday season.
Next, we journey north through the Alps to Salzburg for an overnight stay, where snow-dusted mountains, Baroque church towers, and music-filled streets create one of Europe’s most picturesque Christmas settings. Our final stop is Vienna, where we’ll spend three nights surrounded by grand boulevards, imperial palaces, elegant cafés, and world-renowned Christmas markets. It is a festive and magical finale to a beautifully paced winter journey.
