Her Florence: A Culinary Journey of Women-Led Excellence
November 17-23, 2025
Price: $4,999/person
Join us for an unforgettable week in and around Florence, designed exclusively for those who are passionate about food, culture, and connection! This special tour celebrates the legacy of Florence's women-led producers, artisans, and culinary traditions, immersing you in the flavors and stories that define the region.
We invite you to explore this famous city with us through its exquisite flavors, timeless traditions, and the quiet yet undeniable force of its creative feminine essence. Along the way, uncover the untold “herstories” of Florence, from Renaissance muses to modern creators!
Highlights include:
- Unique experiences with local producers, where you'll gain a deep understanding of traditional Tuscan specialties.
- Tastings of exquisite wines, truffles, coffee and other artisanal products from women-led businesses.
- Fabulous dinners in historic locations, featuring menus curated by Florence's most inspiring women in the culinary arts.
- Guided tours of Florence’s vibrant food markets, art, and architecture, with a special focus on women’s impact on its history and future
- Free time to explore and unwind, ensuring a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
This experience is more than a culinary tour; it’s a celebration of women’s contributions to the world of food and a chance to connect with like-minded travelers in the heart of Tuscany. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply looking to savor life’s finest flavors, this journey is for you.
Keep scrolling to see Trip Highlights and specifics on pricing, how to book, and what's included! Contact us with any questions.
About your Tour Leaders
Martina Bartolozzi - Martina is a licensed tour leader, born and raised in Tuscany, with a passion for local, authentic, regional foods. After learning how to carve meat with her stepfather, Tuscan butcher Dario Cecchini, she traveled all over Italy and halfway around the globe, learning about different cultures through their culinary traditions. In 2021 she was selected as one of the top 20 Women in Food of the year by Corriere della Sera, one of Italy's most read newspapers since 1876.
Romina Diaz - Romina, a Filipino-Italian residing in Florence for two decades, is driven by a profound love for food rooted in her multicultural heritage and global travels. To her, food embodies the ultimate language of love, meant for sharing and comprehending the lives of those devoted to its creation. Her deep exploration of Italy reflects her commitment to understanding its culture, people, and cuisine. Her expertise in Italian food anthropology has nurtured a profound admiration for the essence, stories, and recipes woven into the country's culinary tapestry.
Tour Highlights
Visit a winery in a historic Tuscan villa to enjoy a tasting or lunch, perhaps even with a visit from the countess who owns the winery!
Long, leisurely meals lingering over wine and amazing Tuscan dishes, complete with lively conversation and sense of community!
Experience a truffle hunt with an experienced guide and faithful dogs as they lead us through their carefully cultivated truffle beds.
Learn about (and perfect!) the Italian custom of aperitivo, a kind of European happy hour! We'll enjoy a mixology demo and raise a glass together!
Free time to explore all that Florence has to offer - famous Renaissance art and architecture, fabulous shopping, or spectacular sightseeing!
Coffee is such an integral part of Italy's culture. We'll visit an artisanal coffee roaster for an eye-opening tasting experience.
Double occupancy: $4,999/ person
Single supplement: $950
Deposit of $2,000/person is due upon booking to reserve your spot, along with a signed & completed registration form. Booking is not considered confirmed until deposit has been received.
Payments can be made by check (made out to Curata Travel) and mailed to: Curata Travel, 245 N. Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362.
Credit cards are accepted with a 3.6% fee.
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
Pricing includes:
- Six nights of hotel accommodations at a 4-star hotel in Florence.
- All planned excursions & classes, including visits to artisanal producers and a hands-on cooking class.
- Meals included: daily breakfasts at our accommodations and most lunches & dinners. We curate each menu to focus on traditional regional specialties, accompanied by local wines.
- Experienced tour leaders and local guides
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout the tour
- Airport transfers on specified arrival/departure days/times. We include one group transfer for your arrival and departure at specified times. Any additional transfer will be at your own cost.
Not included:
- Airfare
- Gratuity for the bus driver and your Curata Travel tour leaders, at your discretion
- Any spending during free time, personal purchases, extraneous hotel charges (minibar, laundry service, etc.) and any alcoholic beverages not included with meals.
Each member of the tour will be responsible for booking their own flights, which are not included in the tour cost.
You will be picked up at the Florence (FLR) Airport on November 17 at 12:00p.m., then dropped off at the same airport on November 23 by 9:00a.m.
One group transfer will be provided, any additional private transfers would be at your own cost.
*We strongly recommend looking into flight costs (try Google Flights) and trip insurance before booking your spot or see our tips for booking flights! These are important factors to consider as you budget for the trip.
A few items of note for our destination and the trip as a whole to help set expectations and better prepare you for the trip. Some of the expectations are outlined in our Traveler Guidebook and the Terms & Conditions form that you will use to register (see specifically the Traveler Code and Traveler Expectations sections), but to reiterate some as they specifically relate to this tour's itinerary.
Cusine - As hopefully most of you know, our tours focus heavily on the culinary specialities of each region and town we visit. So when we arrange a lunch/dinner or culinary experience, we are working with those restaurants to plan menus in advance that highlight the seasonal produce, dishes that reflect the region we’re in. We will be collecting some of this information at a later date from you, but if there are food allergies we need to be aware of, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. If there are entire categories of food that you just don’t eat (and are not willing to try), this might not be the tour for you!
Terrain: Florence is an historic city where you can expect cobblestone streets, some uneven surfaces, and steps or hills in many places. You should be comfortable traversing this type of terrain as we will be walking to restaurants and activities.
Excursions: With all of our excursions, you are not forced to participate if something like this is not your ’thing.’ You always have the option to stay behind and enjoy some free time on your own (please note, as mentioned in the Terms & Conditions, there is no compensation or refund for any portion of the tour or excursion you do not participate in).