Women in The Rhythm of Italy
Food, Creativity, Slow Living in Liguria & Tuscany
September 26 – October 5, 2027 · 9 nights
TRAVEL STYLE & IDEAL FOR: A relaxed women’s journey for travelers drawn to food, culture, creativity and a slower way of experiencing Italy. Days combine meaningful activities with time to unwind, moving from the Mediterranean coast to vineyards, olive groves and the rolling Tuscan countryside. Cooking, wine, yoga and watercolor offer different ways to connect with each place – and with the women sharing the journey.
WOMEN IN THE RHYTHM OF ITALY TOUR OVERVIEW
A women-only journey shaped by presence, shared moments and a slower way of discovering Italy. From the Ligurian coast to the Tuscan hills, each day invites you to settle more deeply into the landscape – following the light, the flavors, the conversations and the quiet rituals that give each place its character. There is space to be curious, to linger and to experience Italy not as a sequence of sights, but as something to step into. Cooking, walking, yoga and watercolor become different ways of paying attention: to the land, to local traditions and to the people around you. Along the way, shared meals and unhurried moments create a sense of connection that stays with you long after the journey ends.
Tour Price: €6,680
Tour price includes:
- Group transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Levanto on arrival day and private transfer from the Milan hotel to MXP on departure day
- 9 nights in selected accommodations: Levanto (4), Tuscan countryside (4) and Milan (1)
- All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners and selected regional meals
- Loredana Pantano, your professional English-speaking Tour Leader throughout the journey, accommodated at the same hotels as the group
- Private coach transportation from Day 5 through Day 9, plus included rail, ferry and local transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking local guides for included visits, with audio headsets throughout the journey
- Cinque Terre Train Card, traditional gozzo boat tour with a local guide, and winery visit and tasting in Vernazza
- Round-trip rail and public ferry transportation to San Fruttuoso and Portofino, including a guided visit to the Abbey of San Fruttuoso
- Hands-on Ligurian cooking class with a short countryside walk, followed by a shared lunch
- Guided visit to Pisa and entrance to the Cathedral, followed by time to discover Peccioli and its contemporary art installations
- Morning yoga in the Tuscan countryside, brunch featuring local products, guided exploration of Siena and an aperitivo-style dinner
- Guided soft hike through vineyards, olive groves and woodlands, including a winery and olive mill visit, wine and olive oil tasting and lunch, followed by time in San Gimignan
- Watercolor painting class with picnic lunch, guided walking tour of Florence, Business Class high-speed train to Milan, and farewell dinner
- VAT, city taxes and gratuities for included guides, Tour Leader, hotel staff, servers and local drivers
Tour price is per person based on a minimum of 6 participants and double occupancy. A single supplement of EUR 1,210 is available for those traveling alone who would like their own room.
*International airfare is not included, but Olde Ipswich Tours can assist with booking flights.
DAYS 1-2, LEVANTO & THE CINQUE TERRE BY SEA: Arrive in Milan and transfer together to the Ligurian coast, settling into Levanto before gathering for a welcome dinner. The following day, travel to Monterosso and board a traditional gozzo for a scenic journey along the Cinque Terre coast, then visit a local winery to discover the heroic viticulture of its steep terraces and taste regional wines.
DAYS 3-4, SAN FRUTTUOSO, PORTOFINO & LIGURIAN COOKING: Travel by boat to secluded San Fruttuoso for a guided visit of its historic abbey, then continue to Portofino with time to enjoy the harbor and village independently. The next day, discover Liguria through its food during a hands-on cooking class, beginning with a short countryside walk and ending around the table with the dishes prepared together.
DAYS 5-6, PISA, TUSCANY, YOGA & SIENA: Leave the Ligurian coast for Tuscany, stopping in Pisa to explore Piazza dei Miracoli and its Cathedral before discovering the contemporary art installations of hilltop Peccioli. The following morning begins gently with yoga in the Tuscan countryside and a relaxed brunch of local products, followed by a guided visit to Siena and an aperitivo-style dinner in the city.
DAY 7, VINEYARDS, OLIVE GROVES & SAN GIMIGNANO: Walk through the agricultural landscapes of Tuscany on a guided soft hike among vineyards, olive groves and woodland. Visit a local winery and olive mill, taste regional wines and olive oils and enjoy a traditional lunch before continuing to medieval San Gimignano for time to explore independently.
DAY 8, WATERCOLOR & A TUSCAN PICNIC: Slow down for a watercolor painting class inspired by the colors and atmosphere of the Tuscan countryside, followed by a relaxed picnic lunch featuring local flavors. The afternoon is intentionally left free before gathering again for dinner.
DAYS 9-10, FLORENCE, MILAN & DEPARTURE: Travel to Florence for a guided walk through the historic center, discovering the streets, architecture and ideas that shaped the Renaissance. Continue to Milan by high-speed train and gather for a final farewell dinner together. The following morning, transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) for your flight home.
*Included airport transfers are provided from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Levanto on arrival day and from the Milan hotel to MXP on departure day.
