Buono Cello Italy Trip - Coming Next Fall!!
Let Us Take You on a Culinary Journey Through Regions and Traditions
Our Vision: We will dive into an enjoyable journey highlighting Italian traditions, what they are, and Italian celebrations that consist of life, love, and joyous gatherings of family and friends around the table.
Italian Food Traditions and Celebrations
Italy, a country rich in history and diverse regional cultures, is known worldwide for its delectable and varied cuisine. Every region has unique gastronomic pleasures reflecting its traditions, history, and lifestyle in the city or country. In the heart of Italy, food is not just for survival but a celebration of life itself. The traditional Italian dishes are much more than just food; they are intricate blends of flavors, traditions, and celebrations that vary throughout the year and across regions.
Our Trip Together
In Fall of 2026, we will gather a group of 10 women together to take this journey with us to Rome, Tuscany and Florence to experience these culinary traditions firsthand.
Our Itinerary - September 11-20, 2026
Arrive at Rome Airport on September 11, 2026
We will have our driver meet you at the airport to take you to Hotel Smeraldo - a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of ancient Rome.
Rome - September 11 - 13
Upon arrival in Rome we will get a chance to walk around so you can start familiarizing yourself with this beautiful ancient city. We will enjoy a delicious lunch together. We'll check into our hotel and then have time to refresh and prepare for our evening excursion. One of my favorite things to do in Rome. The Jewish Ghetto Tour.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Private Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner with the group.
Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel. Private Tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Casual lunch and then leave for the train station to head to Tuscany.
Tuscany - September 13 - 16
lo TrDay 4: Breakfast at the Villa. Day trip to Montelcino. e e. n from the train station and take us to Siena where we will check into our Villa Ca Bianca located in the Hills of Tuscany. You can relax, or take a walk around the city. We will enjoy a lovely tuscan dinner at the Villa that evening.
Day 4: Breakfast at the Villa. Day trip to Montelcino. Brunello Castle Tour and Cooking Class (We will learn how to make fresh pasta, ravioli and tiramisu) Then we will taste and savor our delicious food while enjoying some Brunello wine and the gorgeous views of the countryside.
Then our private driver will pick us up and we will head to the Montepulciano region. We will enjoy a private tour and tasting at the famous De'Ricci Cellars and Cave.
Then we will head back to Siena and enjoy a dinner in the city.
Day 5: Day Trip to Caprese Michelangelo (where Michelangelo was born) We will visit the breathtaking and serene La Verna Chapel. We will head to Anghiari a Medieval town to stop for lunch. Next, we will enjoy a private tour of my friend Francesco Ravagni's 400-year-old family olive oil mill. Francesco will teach us how the olive oil is made and then we will get to experience a delightful olive oil tasting, wine tasting and dinner at the Ravagni estate.
Day 5: On this day we will head out after breakfast to Podere de Bosco. This is a sheep farm where we will experience the behind the scenes making of many cheeses such as pecorino and ricotta cheese. We will tour the farm and then have a lovely lunch where we get to sample a variety of cheese, wine and dessert.
Next, we head to Florence!
Florence - September 16- 20
We will arrive in Florence in the afternoon. We will check into our beautiful boutique hotel Dimora del Mercante located right in the city center. This will be a free afternoon/evening to explore and dine on your own.
Day 6: In the late morning, we will gather and meet our private tour guide Sylvia for our Secret Food Tour of Florence. Then we have the afternoon free to explore and shop. We will meet for dinner later that evening.
Day 7: Florence in a Day PrivateTour with our amazing guide Ismael (best guide ever). Ismael will take us to see the iconic Statue of David at the Accademia Gallery and the to the Uffizi gallery where we will see the incredible works of Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli. That evening we will experience another cooking class- this time with my friend Sylvia. Sylvia will teach us how to make real Italian pizza, focaccia bread and biscotti.
Day 8: We will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and the head out for a Truffle Hunting adventure in the Tuscan countryside. We will also experience a wonderful truffle lunch! Our driver will then take us back to our hotel. There will be free time to shop and explore and then we will meet for our final dinner of the trip at my favorite restaurant in Florence!
Day 9: September 20, 2026 - Start our Journey Back Home- Leave Florence take the train to Rome Airp
Cost Per Person
Price will be available soon as final details are secured. A deposit of $2000 is required to reserve your spot! Spots are available to those who act fast in securing their deposits. (The first 10 lucky ladies will get to join us!)
**We suggest you travel with a friend as a couple of our accommodations that are categorized as a double room require that you share a bed.