Day 1: Arrive in Rome
Your journey begins
Welcome to the Eternal City! Upon arrival at Rome airport, meet your private driver and transfer to your elegant hotel. After check-in, join your guide for an afternoon walking tour exploring the city’s most symbolic monuments. Visit the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Church of St. Agnes, Via Condotti, and the Pantheon, a temple once dedicated to all gods and goddesses. The evening is yours to enjoy. Overnight stay in Rome.
Day 2: Roman Goddess
Vestals, Venus & the Forum
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast before diving into ancient Roman history with a tour of the Capitoline Museums, home to a stunning sculpture of Venus. Continue to the Roman Forum and discover the Temple of the Vestal Virgins, sacred to Vesta, goddess of the hearth. Reflect on Rome’s feminine past. Afternoon and evening are free to explore at your own pace. Overnight stay in Rome.
DAY 3: Michelangelo’s Muse
Divine Femininity in Art
After breakfast, visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, marveling at Michelangelo’s timeless works including the Pietà, his youthful vision of the Virgin Mary. In the afternoon, visit Rome’s churches honoring revered female saints: Santa Maria in Trastevere, Santa Maria della Pace, Sant’Agnese, and Sant’Agostino. Discover stories of devotion and spiritual strength. Overnight stay in Rome.
Day 4: Siena & the Spirit of
St. Catherine
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Tuscany. Stop en route in Siena, birthplace of Saint Catherine, patron saint of Italy and a powerful voice of her time. Explore the Piazza del Campo, Siena Cathedral, and the charming medieval streets. After lunch, continue to Borgo di Tignano, a serene retreat once home to Saint Atinia. Check in and unwind in this tranquil, restorative setting. Overnight stay at the Borgo.
Day 5: Rejuvenation at
Antico Borgo di Tignano
Begin your day slowly with breakfast and choose from a variety of healing activities at the Borgo. Participate in music therapy, yoga, meditation, massage, or personal growth workshops. Nourish your mind, body, and spirit while embracing the sacred rhythm of rural Tuscany. Overnight stay at the Borgo.
Day 6: Volterra
Etruscan hills & Artisan traditions
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic hike in the hills around Volterra, a mystical Etruscan town. Visit a local alabaster workshop to witness the legacy of ancient craftsmanship. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at an organic estate, followed by free time to explore Volterra’s old-world charm before returning to the Borgo. Overnight stay.
DAY 7: Under the Tuscan sun
Cooking, Cortona & connection
Depart after breakfast for the enchanting town of Cortona, made famous by Under the Tuscan Sun. Settle into your organic farmhouse retreat surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. In the afternoon, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class celebrating the Slow Food movement. Savor your creations and toast to la dolce vita. Overnight stay in Cortona.
Day 8: Etruscan Wisdom &
panoramic views
Start your day with breakfast before touring Cortona, the pearl of Val di Chiana. Wander through ancient streets offering panoramic views of Lake Trasimeno and Montepulciano. Enjoy a traditional Etruscan-style lunch before returning to the farmhouse for a peaceful afternoon of rest or reflection. Overnight stay.
Day 9: Florence
Divine Renaissance
Following breakfast, transfer to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Upon arrival, visit the Accademia Gallery to marvel at Michelangelo’s David, a celebration of human beauty and strength. Then, enjoy a guided stroll through the historic center to the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Florence.
Day 10: Botticelli’s Venus &
the Uffizi
After breakfast, explore the legendary Uffizi Gallery, home to Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and other masterpieces by da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Giotto. The afternoon is yours to shop, sip wine, or simply soak up the beauty of Florence. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Departure
Farewell, Bella Italia
Enjoy a final breakfast and private transfer to Florence Airport for your departure. Carry the wisdom, beauty, and inspiration of your journey with you. Until we meet again. Arrivederci, Goddess!
NOTE: This journey of a lifetime is subject to change based on the availability of the services/tours/activities listed at the time of your traveling.