The ultimate food tour in Tuscany, Italy
Join us for a dreamy week in Tuscany to see all of the breathtaking 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 Rome Tour & Cinque Terre & Bologna 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 30-April 6, 2025 | Michelle | Sold out |
| April 6-13, 2025 | Brooke | Sold out |
| October 19-26, 2025 | Brooke | 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 Florence
Rooftop reception at hotel in the center of Florence. Welcome dinner.
Monday: Intro to Florence
Breakfast at hotel. Intro To Florence Tour: Opera del Duomo Museum, Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio. Lunch at restaurant. Free time.
Tuesday: Pasta Making Class
Rooftop breakfast at hotel. Pasta making class and lunch with Italian chef. Free evening in Florence.
Wednesday: Wednesday: Art Museums & Relaxation at Villa
Rooftop breakfast at hotel. Tour of Accademia (The David) & Uffizi Galleries. Check into villa and enjoy traditional Florentine Steak dinner.
Thursday: Thursday: Tuscan Cooking Class
Breakfast at villa. Three-course hands-on cooking class followed by lunch. Group dinner in Florence.
Friday: Day Trip To Siena
Breakfast at villa. Transport to Siena. Free time and private group dinner at monastery in Siena. Transport back to villa.
Saturday: Brunch & Free Day in Florence
Brunch in Florence at restaurant. Walking food tour. Free time in Florence. Closing pizza dinner at Villa.
Sunday: Depart from Florence
Early morning transfer to airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included?
- 7-night accommodations including 3 nights at four-star hotel in city center and 4 nights at Tuscan villa, just 10 minutes outside of Florence.
- Daily breakfast at hotel & villa
- Nine group meals (combination of lunches and dinners)
- Five meals at Female Foodie approved restaurants.
- Private aperitivo and dinner at Certosa di Maggiano Monastery in Siena
- Pasta making class with Italian chef
- Guided tours through all essential Florence sites including Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Accademia Gallery (the David), Piazza del Duomo, and the Uffizi Gallery.
- Three-course Tuscan cooking class.
- Entrance fees to sites on tours
- Mercedes van transportation to and from villa and group tours
- Van 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 trips, 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?
Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci (FLR)
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 30-April 6, 2025 Cost/Person | April 6-13, 2025 Cost/Person | October 19-26, 2025 Cost/Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Ensuite / Private Bath | $4,900 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Twin Detached / Private Bath | $4,500 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Queen Ensuite / Private Bath | $4,700 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
| Queen Detached / Private Bath (no shower, tub only) | $4,000 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Queen Room / Shared Bath | $4,300 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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 trips.
- $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.
See our other food tours:
Rome, Italy
Explore Rome’s iconic sites, including the Vatican and Colosseum, enjoy a private dinner, and indulge in a 12-course pizza feast at Pepe in Grani. Retreat to a countryside villa, learn pasta-making with Italian Nonnas, and savor unforgettable flavors and culture.
Cinque Terre & Bologna, Italy
Enjoy the coast of Liguria while taking a cooking class, walking food tour and hiking by the sea. Explore Bologna’s historic city center, relax in a 5-star hotel, tour a Parmigiano Reggiano facility, take a gelato class, and eat some of the best food you have had in your entire life.