The ultimate food tour in Rome, Italy
Join us for a dreamy week in Rome to see all of the breathtaking historic sites, stay in a charming Italian villa, and eat some of the best food you have had in your entire life.
Fall 2025 Tour Information
If you intend to come on one of our tours, please read all of the trip and signup information carefully, as we have changed our signup process for fall 2025 tours. Our trips have historically sold out immediately and if you’re interested in coming, we want to ensure you have all the details squared away!
On Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (10 MT/11 CT/12 ET) we will email our subscribers a special link granting them access to an online calendar, where they can sign up for a tour registration appointment via Zoom. Calls will take place on the morning of October 15th, and individuals will be able to select their tour of choice, room package, and specify their travel companion(s). The earliest appointments will have the highest likelihood of securing a spot on a tour as well as the biggest selection of inventory.
After the call, each attendee will be sent an invoice of $1000 per room ($500 applied toward each individual’s total tour amount) and a registration form, which they will have 24 hours to complete. If the registration form and deposit are not completed/paid within 24 hours, their spot will be given to the next guest on the waiting list.
PLEASE READ: Only ONE appointment per group is needed. You MUST have a travel companion to book any available room for any of our Fall 2025 tours (see our Cinque Terre & Bologna Tour & Tuscany Tour pages for more info). Do not make multiple appointments once the appointment portal is live on Monday morning. Email subscribers only will receive a special link to make their appointment. To ensure you receive this information, please subscribe to our email list.
We are so excited to continue to offer as many trips as possible to our guests, and welcome Michelle Bodine, a two-time trip alumna and our life-of-the-party friend, as a host alongside Brooke on our 2025 tours.
| Tour Dates | Host | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| March 9-16, 2025 | Brooke | Sold out |
| March 16-23, 2025 | Michelle | Sold out |
| October 12-19, 2025 | Michelle | Sold out |
Please note:
- Each guest must have a designated travel companion to book.
- We are unable to cater to dietary restrictions.
- We will be walking an average of 12,000 steps per day. All participants should be able to comfortably walk several miles and up and down stairs each day.
- Schedule is subject to change.
Tour Itinerary
Sunday: Arrive in Rome
Meet host and other guests at hotel in city center. Private welcome dinner at restaurant.
Monday: Intro to Rome
Breakfast at hotel. Intro To Rome Tour: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori. Lunch at restaurant. Free time.
Tuesday: Day at Vatican
Breakfast at hotel. Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica. Lunch at restaurant. Free time.
Wednesday: Testaccio Market & Arrive At Villa
Breakfast at hotel. Walking food tour of Testaccio and lunch at Testaccio Market. Arrive at Villa in countryside.
Thursday: Pepe in Grani
Breakfast at villa. Free time and optional walk on Ancient Appian Way. Lunch at villa. Bus to Caiazzo. 12-course pizza tasting dinner at Pepe in Grani. Transport back to villa.
Friday: Relaxation & Colosseum
Breakfast at villa. Morning of relaxation. Lunch at restaurant. Afternoon Tour of Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. Free evening in Rome.
Saturday: Pasta Making Class With Nonnas
Breakfast at villa. Pasta making class with Italian Nonnas and lunch. Closing pizza dinner at villa.
Sunday: Depart from Rome
Early morning transfer to airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included?
- 7-night accommodations including 3 nights at three-star hotel in the city center and 4 nights at a countryside villa.
- Daily breakfast at hotel & villa
- Nine group meals (combination of lunches and dinners)
- Five meals at Female Foodie approved restaurants including a 12-course pizza tasting menu at Pepe in Grani.
- Pasta making class with Italian nonnas in Italian village of Palombara Sabina
- Guided tours through essential Roman sites including Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Campo de’ Fiori, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill
- Opportunity to walk on Ancient Appian Way (near villa)
- Small group walking food tour of Testaccio neighborhood
- Entrance fees to sites on tours
- Transportation to and from villa and group tours
- Transfer from villa to airport upon departure
What’s not included?
- Flights
- Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival
- Passport costs
- Four meals
- Tips for drivers, tour guides, and restaurants
- Extra taxi costs in addition to daily transportation provided
- Personal expenses/incidentals
Do I need to be vaccinated for Covid-19 to come on this trip?
Contrary to previous trips, we are no longer requiring vaccinations for trip attendance, however, it remains a recommendation due to the previous restrictions per the Italian government.
Who can come?
All Female Foodie tour guests must be female ages 18 and up.
What is the refund/cancellation policy?
Tickets are non-refundable beyond December 31, 2024 for the spring trips and April 30, 2025 for the fall trip, however, they may be transferred after this date. $500 of the original deposit is non-refundable at any time.
Can I come on this trip solo?
You must have a designated travel companion to come on the trip.
Which airport will I need to fly into?
Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
I have dietary restrictions, can I come on the tour?
We are unable to cater to dietary restrictions for this tour.
Pricing
Please note: all room types listed below are for our four-night stay at the villa. All hotel rooms for the first three nights of the tour are twin ensuite rooms. Package pricing is inclusive of both stays.
| Room Type | March 9-16, 2025 Cost/Person | March 16-23, 2025 Cost/Person | October 12-19, 2025 Cost/Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Ensuite / Private Bath | $4,900 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Twin Room / Shared Bath | $4,400 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Twin Loft / Private Bath (lower ceiling) | $4,400 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Queen Ensuite / Private Bath | $4,700 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
Spring Tours Payment Schedule
- Initial Deposit: $1000 deposit due upon booking (good for two people)
- Second Payment: 33% of the remaining balance due on July 15, 2024
- Third Payment: 33% of the remaining balance due on September 15, 2024
- Final Payment: 33% of the remaining balance due on November 15, 2024
Fall Tour Payment Schedule
- Initial Deposit: $1000 deposit due upon booking (good for two people)
- Second Payment: 33% of the remaining balance due on December 15, 2024
- Third Payment: 33% of the remaining balance due on March 15, 2025
- Final Payment: 33% of the remaining balance due on June 15, 2025
Terms & Conditions
- Tickets are non-refundable beyond December 31, 2024 for the spring trips and April 30, 2025 for the fall trip.
- $500 of the original deposit is non-refundable at any time, however, your ticket is transferrable after this date.
- By agreeing to the terms of service, you agree that you are female age 18 or older and you agree to the payment schedule.
- Only one deposit of $1,000 is required to reserve a spot for each guest and their travel companion. $500 is deducted from the total trip cost per person after the initial deposit has been paid.
Meet the Team
Brooke Eliason: Host
Hi! I’m Brooke, and I believe deeply that life is too short to eat bad food. My love language is throwing dinner parties and I’ve now hosted over 200 women on our life-changing food tours to Italy. I look forward to showing you my favorite parts of my favorite place (and eating copious amounts of gelato)!
Michelle Bodine: Host
Hi! I’m Michelle. I’m a mom to four and grandma Mishie to six. I love water skiing, star gazing, traveling with my family, and of course, eating good food (and better dessert.) I’m a two on the enneagram and the life of the party. I can’t wait to make your trip the most fun! Ciao!
Colette Stevens: Trip Leader
Hi there, I’m Colette! I love camping out for front-row concert views, shopping for funky fashion, and planning themed parties with friends. I worked as a waitress and event planner while earning a B.S. in Microbiology. I’ve assisted Brooke with trips to for the past two years, and I can’t wait to join you in Italy!
Set Your Alarms!
On Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (10 MT/11 CT/12 ET) we will email our subscribers a special link granting them access to an online calendar, where they can sign up for a tour registration appointment via Zoom. Calls will take place on the morning of October 15th, and individuals will be able to select their tour of choice, room package, and specify their travel companion(s).
Email subscribers only will receive a special link to make their appointment. To ensure you receive this information, please subscribe to our email list here.
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