Northern Italy Girls Trip - 8 Days

You’ve made it to the land of Pizza and Pasta – welcome to Italy! Upon arrival you’ll hop on the train to and head into the city of Florence.  Its a very easy train ride and we can organize it to so everyone arrives in little groups. Italy has the BEST train system in the world and its SUPER easy to get around.

After getting settled into your hotel feel free to explore some more on your own until a big welcome dinner to celebrate the start of an amazing week in Italy with the girls!

PS: Don’t stress about the train, its the easiest thing to maneuver and we’ll do this in small groups so no ones left behind. 🙂

Overnight in Florence

Arrival: Fly into Florence International Airport (FLR), small groups will be arranged for the train ride to the city center

Includes: Welcome Dinner

We’re starting off in Florence at the most iconic spot – the Duomo. We’ll go inside and you can even go up the bell tower if you choose! After visiting the Duomo we’ll pass by all the iconic spots like Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria Novelle & more.

The afternoon is yours to explore – if you have your eye on a certain museum or sunset spot in Florence this is a great time for it!

Maybe start with a visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia where you can see Michelangelo’s famous statue of David, or perhaps stop by the Uffizi, one of the world’s oldest art galleries. Active types might want to walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo, which is set on a hill on the south bank of the Arno River, to take in beautiful views of the city – a lovely way to while away the day.

Overnight in Florence

Includes: Breakfast, Duomo & Entrance

After breakfast we’re off on another day trip. Today we’re headed to the Tuscany wine region!

Journey through the wine-producing region of Tuscany on a guided day trip from Florence. Visit three organic wineries and enjoy lunch with a tasting of local wines, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Take a walk in the medieval town of Greve in Chianti. Start your day trip driving through the Tuscan countryside. Reach the first winery to learn about the winemaking process. Visit the farm, the cellar and learn all of the secrets to making wine. Next, move on to another selected hilltop wine estate, where a wine expert is waiting for you to share facts and anecdotes about the process. Sit down for a light lunch accompanied by the winery’s own wines and products.  After lunch, head to Greve in Chianti, for a quick stop in the most representative village of the Chianti Classico countryside. Take some free time to admire the main square before continuing to the final stop, a historical family-owned villa and winery. Admire the views of Florence and one of the most beautiful Italian gardens in the area. Taste the winery’s local products, made with the deepest respect for the cultivation traditions of the region. Compare the products and the philosophies of these three different local winemakers.

Overnight in Florence

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Guided Multi-Winery Tour with Air Conditioned Transportation

This morning will be a relaxed one. In the late morning we’ll head off to the charming town of Bologna which is often overlooked! From the two towers to the mermaid fountain – Fontana del Nettuno, there are several things to see in this stunning town.

Other then seeing the beauty of Bologna were going for an epic Pasta Making Class! Try your hand at making the local pasta and of course we’ll be tasting all our own creations too! Once we’re full we can stroll around town a bit more before heading back to Florence.

Overnight in Florence

Included: Day Trip to Bologna, Bologna Pasta Making Class

This morning, venture out to visit the enchanted Cinque Terre! Pack a cute outfit for the vibrant little picturesque towns as there are so many beautiful photo spots!

The footpaths that run between the villages were once the only way to travel in the region, and take you through olive groves, vineyards and on to idyllic, breath-taking vistas. If you’re feeling energetic, walking parts of the path (up to 12 kilometres, approximately 5 hours) will give you the best taste of the villages and countryside, though will require a good level of fitness.

The group will walk through two sections/villages together then its a pick your own adventure type of day! You have the choice to keep going, go for a swim or stop and relax in one of the villages.

You can swim in the beautiful blue water of Cinque Terre too so pack your bathing suit! All along the coastal line there are rocky outcrops, harbor quays and sloping pebble beaches to take a dip in the cooling clear water.

Some sections of path can be difficult, as there are challenging uphill stretches, narrow paths, steep cliffs and foot bridges. It’s also possible to take the train between any of the villages or back to explore the town of La Spezia whenever you want. Stop off for lunch at one of the towns and relax in the vibrant atmosphere.

Overnight in Florence

Includes: Breakfast, Day Trip to Cinque Terre

We’re off on a day trip to Pisa & the charming town of Lucca!

On this guided tour of Lucca and Pisa, you will have the chance to discover the art, architecture, and history of Tuscany!

Your tour begins with a trip to Pisa, where you will see the incredible Piazza dei Miracoli, most famous for its “Leaning Tower.” After that, visit the town’s many other historical monuments, including its majestic cathedral.

Lucca is famous for its still-intact city walls! Your guide will lead you through the enchanting old town center and give you a chance to walk along the city’s rooftops. The views will take your breath away!   Next, admire the main attractions of the city: the Anfiteatro Square, Guingi Tower, San Martino Cathedral, and the town’s many antique shops.

Tonight we’ll head to Venice for our last stop!

Included: Breakfast, Pisa & Lucca Day Trip, Train from Florence to Venice

Overnight in Venice

Today is our last full day so we’re making the most of it! We’re in Venice so we absolutely can’t leave without taking a classic Gondola Ride. We’ll visit Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and San Marcos Square, doge palace and everything in between, we’ll absolutely stop and take lots of photos as we go! The streets and canals of Venice are endless but we’ll absolutely stop by the infamous Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge.

Afterwards the day is yours to explore, whether you want to stroll the streets of Venice, find a rooftop to sit on and enjoy the afternoon or go shopping, be sure to soak in as much as possible!

Tonight we’ll meet up for one last farewell dinner together as a full group to toast to a great week exploring Italy Together!

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Vaporetto Ticket, Gondola Ride, Entry to St Marks Basilica

Overnight in Venice

Today is our last day – its not good bye, its cya next time!

Everyone leaving today will hop on a train back to Florence International Airport.  The train is not included so you’re free to leave whenever you’d like today! We can organize small groups to head back to the airport together but by now you’ll be a pro at riding the trains in Italy! The train ride is approximately 2 hours so I highly suggest not leaving until after 1pm to avoid waking up extremely early to leave Venice.

Included: Breakfast