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All along the way, with a group of wonderful women, you’ll enjoy breathtaking sights, delicious tastes, and discover hidden treasures. You’ll immerse yourself in the world of Venetian flavors at the bustling Rialto market, cook with a local signora, and blend with Venetian tradition as you paint a mask in an artisan workshop. You’ll be guided through masterpieces of architecture in Piazza San Marco, dazzling La Fenice Opera house, fascinating Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and have a day to explore Burano, the island of lacemakers. From your base in a Grand Canal Palazzo, you’ll experience the awe-inspiring beauty and boundless pleasures this destination has given travelers for centuries. Join author Susan Van Allen, (100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go), for this luxurious adventure in Venice, custom-designed with female friendly highlights. It’s a territory that offers authentic experiences that are far from the more crowded and popular destinations in Italy.Įxclusive Small Group Tour Led by Author Susan Van Allen -14 guests maximum Genoa and its region, Liguria, are perfect for marvelous outdoor activities, ranging from hiking to sailing to visiting tiny villages. As Charles Dickens rightly said: ‘It is a place that grows upon you every day! I will part from Genova with anything but a glad heart.’ Named ‘the City of Palaces’ for its splendid gold-leaf halls of the Unesco-listed Palazzi dei Rolli and ‘the Superba’ for its glorious past and impressive landmarks, Genoa is arguably Italy’s most unjustly unknown city.

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Plus, venture out to the surrounding gems including splendid Portofino, charming Santa Margherita village, the medieval San Fruttuoso Abbey and Cinque Terre, five small colorful fishing villages carved out of the rocky mountainside above the sea.īirthplace of Christopher Columbus, pesto and focaccia bread, Genoa is a city full of surprises. With the alluring city of Genoa as your home base, discover its elegant palaces and the fascinating labyrinth of caruggi (alleyways) that make up Genoa’s historic center and are packed with historical shops, offering treasures from spices to chocolates, fine linens, tableware, clothing, and beauty products. At last, take an excursion to the exquisite Villa D’Este and its Gardens at Tivoli and witness its impressive concentration of fountains, cascades, and playful water features, as well as the pavilions, statuary, grottoes, and the views from all the terraces.Įnjoy a week on Italy’s enchanting Northwestern coast, where quaint fishing villages, gracious old-world harbors, and the fascinating city of Genoa have enticed travelers for centuries. Top your stay in Florence with a trip to a local winery to savor Tuscany signature flavors and wines.īoard the fast train to Italy’s Capital City, Rome and get ready to be in awe as you visit its must-sees: from the 2000-year-old Colosseum and the Roman Forums to the Vatican Museums with its impressive collection of art, the stunning Sistine Chapel, and the fascinating St. Venture out to Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower and the charming town of Lucca. Travel back to the Renaissance period as you stroll through Florence’s historic center, visit the imposing Duomo and view Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the David. Off-the-Beaten Path and the Great Outdoorsĭiscover the splendor of Tuscany and the Eternal City, all in a once-in-lifetime adventure.