Fabulous Ladies: Verona & Tuscany

14 May 2026

25 May 2026
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Indulge in an unforgettable 11-night escape where luxury meets authenticity. Fabulous Ladies: Verona & Tuscany  is a handcrafted journey designed for those who seek more than just a trip—it’s an immersive experience into the heart of Italy’s finest wine regions, culture, and cuisine. This exclusive women-only adventure promises not just remarkable destinations, but behind-the-scenes access to hidden gems and extraordinary experiences, thoughtfully curated to create memories that will last a lifetime.

DIVA MOMENTS

Private foodie tour Verona

Private Busatti textiles visit

Introductory Tasting at Enoteca Ottimi Vini with sommelier Stefania

Private tastings and visits with amazing women wine producers

Lunch in the private home of author and cook extraordinaire, Pamela Sheldon Johns

Cagusi Cheese visit and tasting

Private guided city walks: Arezzo & Siena

Private Artisans guided tour including Textiles, Jewellery & Artists

Exclusive winery dinner at the villas

and much, much more…

Indulge in an unforgettable 11-night escape where luxury meets authenticity. The Fabulous Ladies Wine Getaway: Verona, Tuscany & Florence is a handcrafted journey designed for those who seek more than just a trip—it’s an immersive experience into the heart of Italy’s finest wine regions, culture, and cuisine. This exclusive women-only adventure promises not just remarkable destinations, but behind-the-scenes access to hidden gems and extraordinary experiences, thoughtfully curated to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Your Italian adventure begins in Verona, the city of romance and culture. Stay at the stylish Hotel Indigo – Grand Hotel Des Arts, where you’ll be enveloped by the city’s art and history. Explore the charming streets of Verona, visit iconic landmarks like the Arena di Verona, and enjoy divine dining that captures the essence of Italian flavour.

After Verona, your journey takes you to Tuscany, where you’ll spend seven nights in luxury private villas near Arezzo, an area renowned for its rich culture and exceptional wine. Here, you’ll be treated to exclusive, handpicked experiences, including a private visit to Busatti Textiles, a family-owned artisan business established in 1842. At Busatti, you’ll witness the art of weaving that’s been passed down through generations, offering you an insight into Tuscany’s proud textile heritage.

Immerse yourself in private wine tastings hosted by female wine producers who will share their craft, passion, and stories. You’ll have the rare opportunity to experience Tuscany’s finest wines up close, in intimate, private settings at some of the region’s most exclusive wineries.

No trip to Tuscany would be complete without indulging in the culinary delights of this region. You’ll be treated to a lunch at a beautiful farmhouse, hosted by Pamela Sheldon Johns, a renowned cookbook author. Pamela will guide you through a sumptuous meal crafted from local ingredients, all while sharing her culinary wisdom and passion for Tuscan cooking. This intimate experience will make you feel like a local, discovering the flavors and traditions that make Tuscany so extraordinary.

Your journey concludes in Florence, the jewel of Italy’s art and fashion scene. Spend two nights at the Hotel Brunelleschi, located just steps from the magnificent Duomo. This iconic hotel provides the perfect base to explore the city’s world-class art museums, fashionable boutiques, and charming streets. Here, you’ll be immersed in the elegance of Florence, with the opportunity to take in masterpieces and experience the city’s timeless beauty.

Created in collaboration with The Fabulous Ladies Wine Society and hosted by Jane Thomson OAM, this exclusive women-only tour is a celebration of all things beautiful—luxury, wine, food, and the joy of shared experiences.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind handcrafted adventure that combines elegance, passion, and adventure, making it the perfect opportunity to indulge in the best of Italy while building lasting friendships.

Sip, savour, and celebrate the magic of Italy—one exclusive experience at a time.

Book now or send through any questions you have here, and let us help you make this a reality!

Tour Price:  Private room AUD$17,190 per person – Only 1 space available.

Tour Dates:   14 – 25 May 2026

Starts:  Verona

Finishes:  Florence

PRICE INCLUDES:

Fully escorted from Verona by Jane Thomson OAM

2 nights’ boutique accommodation, Hotel Indigo – Grand Hotel Des Arts Verona

7 nights’ in luxury villas, Pomaio Winery Arezzo

2 nights boutique luxury accommodation, Hotel Brunelleschi Florence

Breakfast daily

Meals as per the itinerary, inclusive of wine

Sightseeing and experiences detailed in the itinerary including:

Private foodie tour Verona

Private Busatti textiles visit

Introductory Tasting at Enoteca Ottimi Vini with sommelier Stefania

Private tastings and visits with amazing women wine producers

Lunch in the private home of author and cook extraordinaire, Pamela Sheldon Johns

Cagusi Cheese visit and tasting

Private guided city walks: Arezzo & Siena

Private Artisans guided tour including Textiles, Jewellery & Artists

Exclusive winery dinner at the villas

Private air-conditioned transport throughout the tour, as required

English speaking private guides for tours

Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED:

Airfares and departure taxes; transfers unless stated in the itinerary; items of a personal nature; phone calls; passport and visas; laundry or tips not covered in the itinerary. Personal transport; excess baggage; security and government taxes; travel insurance.  Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary; additional beverages (unless specifically described).Optional excursions or activities that may be offered but are not included in the tour price.  Spa treatments and any items not specified.  Any alcoholic beverages before/after/during meal (other than those indicated).  Any changes you choose to make during your holiday.  Wines at the villas not provided by Travelling Divas – Pomaio provide wine in villa but this is at additional costs.

 

MAY 2026

Day 1 – Thursday 14:  Welcome to Verona and your Fabulous Ladies Getaway…

Welcome to Verona, city of beauty and romance!

Maake your way to Hotel Indigo – Grand Hotel des Arts, your home for the next 2 nights. Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure .

The fictional passion between Romeo and Juliet draws thousands to Verona every year, but it’s the very real loves and obsessions of the city’s residents past and present that make this city special.

At the heart of this, is the boutique Hotel Indigo Verona , built in the 1920’s at the request of a noble Austrian family, the Reichenbach. You can dive into the district’s rich past the moment you step out onto Corso Porta Nuova, largely thanks to architect Michele Sanmichell, whose statue sits opposite the Hotel.

Early evening meet up with your other travelling companions for a tour briefing with Jane over an aperitivo.

A welcome dinner in-house tonight.

Stay: Hotel Indigo

Included Meals:  Dinner

Day 2 – Friday 15:  Foodie Exploration of Verona…

After breakfast, get ready for an insightful adventure as you connect with local foodie host Nicoletta, to explore Verona’s culinary scene.  Wander through the city on this private and personalised tasting tour stopping at landmark coffee bars, pastry shops, and traditional “osteria” eateries. Sample different sweet and savoury specialties, local products like “soppressa” salami, Monte Veronese cheese, and regional wine, alongside Italian classics, all the while chatting about Verona’s authentic cuisine with your local host. Admire some of the city’s top sights as you snack and stroll your way through the historic centre.

Finish this beautiful morning off with Nicoletta, who is a sommelier, with a delicious final bite and an introduction to the wines of this region.

Dinner this evening is at leisure.

Stay: Hotel Indigo

Included Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 – Saturday 16: Aperitivos and Wine in Arezzo

Today we check out and transfer from Verona through the countryside to Arezzo for an afternoon guided tour and local lunch.

Shuttle to Pomaio just outside of Arezzo after your lunch and tour, to check into your luxury villas – home for the next 7 nights.

Dinner inhouse this evening

Stay: Villas Pomaio  

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 – Sunday 17: Textiles in Anghiari & Tuscan flavours

This morning enjoy breakfast in villa, and the time for a beautiful morning of history, textiles and perhaps some retail therapy with a visit to the world famous Busatti Textiles and a private visit with the family.  Situated in the quaint village of Anghiari, the family have been there since the 1700’s establishing their textile mill in 1842 by founder Mario Busatti.

Then to Sansepolcro where we will walk through town, stopping in at a beautiful enoteca for an exploratory tasting of Tuscan wines with owner Stephanie.

Lunch follows, in a typical Tuscan restaurant in town before returning to the villas where you can choose to chill by the pool, wander the vineyards or just enjoy a wine in the loggia.

Tonight, there will be a light dinner in the villa.

Stay: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo 

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 – Monday 18: Exploring the beauty of Siena…

This morning after breakfast, you have a full day in the beautiful city of Siena.

This morning enjoy a private guided walking tour of the city with Rita, who will share the history of the town, the contrade (neighbourhoods) rivalry that still drives much of the culture today and the Palio, Siena’s famous horse race that happens twice a year!

We’ll enjoy a light lunch together in town and then free time to shop or explore more..

Head back to the villas for inhouse pizza night. You can decide whether you want to participate or just sit back and enjoy the delicious results!

Stay: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo 

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 – Tuesday 19: A Toast to Women in Wine!

Today is all about the amazing women in wine in this gorgeous region.

You will spend a day on the road visiting producers located outside Arezzo and in the Val di Chiana.

Firstly a morning visit to women owned and run Buccia Nera winery.

Shuttle to Civitella for lunch and afternoon visits to two other women-owned/run wineries: Podere Ortica & Tunia.

Lunch & tasting with Francesca at Podere Ortica.

Outdoor tasting with Chiara at Tunia.

Light dinner by the pool.

Stay: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo 

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 – Wednesday 20: Relax, visit a designer Mall & cooking class

Today is all about a chance to relax and be at leisure. Choose to say inhouse by the pool or just chilling out or for those feeling like some retail therapy, there is a trip to Tuscany’s famous designer outlet known as The Mall.  This is a divine day offering the chance to browse the likes of Gucci, Armani, Burberry, Coach, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo and many more!

Later this afternoon there is a private Cooking class with Simona Querini and dinner in the evening at Pomaio.

Stay: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo 

Included Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 – Thursday 21: Cheese farm, tasting and more wine…

This morning time to visit to a woman-run pecorino cheese farm,a  production of a different kind. We’ll see the cheese production and taste cheese.

Then a really special lunch at the farmhouse of cookbook author and Tuscan food expert, beautiful Pamela Sheldon Johns.  Pamela is the author of seventeen cookbooks specialising in Italian traditional and regional ingredients. Her career, for more than twenty years, has included teaching, food photography/food styling, cooking school administration, food writing, innkeeping, and agriculture.  In a word she is amazing.

This afternoon  enjoy a tasting visit to Boscarelli Winery, run by Paola de Ferrari Corradi.  She has been involved in the winery since the 1960’s and is the daughter of Eggidio Corradi, the founder of Boscarelli.

This evening dinner in house.

Stay: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo 

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 – Friday 22: Cortona under the Tuscan sun

Today you will enjoy a visit to the beautiful town of Cortona, made famous by Frances Mayes in her story ‘Under the Tuscan Sun.’  There will be a stroll through town with Francesca, your gorgeous guide, time for retail therapy or exploring the local sites and lunch at Osteria del Teatro.

This afternoon a visit to the local Antinori winery – La Braccesca – for a private tasting.  Antinori is once of the most famous wineries in Tuscany, and certainly one of the largest and provides a great contrast to some of the more boutique establishments you have experienced!

Tonight your final delicious dinner at Pomaio, prepared by chefs Mirella & Stefano.

Stay: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo 

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 – Saturday 23: Florence with textiles and jewels

This morning an earlier start to Florence and a farewell to Pomaio.

On arrival enjoy a private Artisan tour of Florence, before officially checking into Hotel Brunelleschi, in the heart of this gorgeous rennaisance city.

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore your own Florence: visit the Duomo and the Baptistry literally 2 minutes walk from the hotel; then to the Gucci or Ferragamo museums if you feel like a little more fashion!

Late afternoon it is time for an aperitivo before dinner at leisure.

Stay: Hotel Brunelleschi 

Included Meals:  Breakfast

Day 11 – Sunday 24: A gorgeous farewell to this beautiful land

Today is a completely free day to explore Florence.  Gregorian monks chanting in the hills perhaps?  Or perhaps a visit to Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella, an extraordinarily exquisite building that just happens to sell the most incredible skin care, herbal remedies and more – it has to be seen!

This evening your farewell dinner in the Michelin starred restaurant in Hotel Brunelleschi.

Stay: Hotel Brunelleschi 

Included Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner

Day 12 – Monday 25: A gorgeous farewell to this beautiful region

Sadly all good things must come to an end.   Check out and make your way to the airport or train station for your onward journey.  Thank you for coming away with us!

Ciao and buona viaggio!

Included Meals:  Breakfast

Verona

Hotel Indigo – Grande Hotel des Artes:

Centrally located in the Cittadella district, which serves as the heart of one of the world’s most romantic cities, Hotel Indigo® Verona – Grand Hotel Des Arts is the perfect base for getting to know our historic city. We’re surrounded by cultural attractions; shop the fashion district lined with boutiques or enjoy architecture at the Roman amphitheatre Arena. Don’t forget the famous squares of Piazza Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, also known as Piazza Dante for the statue of the poet placed in the square in 1865. And of course, Juliet’s balcony where travellers pay tribute to the world’s most famous star-crossed lovers.

Our recently renovated hotel has event spaces named after the rival families, Montecchi and Capuleti, with decor elements inspired by Verona’s art and architecture, weaving together the fictional history of Verona with the very real passion of our city. After exploring Verona, join us for a cocktail in our garden patio or our lounge, Arya Bar & Mixology, before winding down in one of our 62 guest rooms and suites.

 

Arezzo

Villas at Pomaio:

Two luxury villas side-by-side inside a beautiful winery…

Leopoldina:  This quintessential Tuscan villa is designed with four overlapping arches in twos and is surrounded by a beautiful garden with a private pool facing a breath-taking view. The villa was built in the late 1800s probably over a ruin of which today any information has been lost. The recent renovation that took place in the villa has followed the stricter sustainability principles complying with this estate style that made Pomaio • Wines & Hospitality famous in the design and wine world.

Mandorlo:   The villa’s name comes from the big and colourful almond tree that surrounds the house. In springtime, when this same almond tree blooms, it is also visible from the city of Arezzo. Thanks to its strong scent and guests love to spend their time watching the vibrant petals dance in the wind. Here at Pomaio • Wines & Hospitality every renovation is compliant with the environmental friendly philosophy. This villa has been recently renovated following the highest of quality standards in terms of design as was used for the Leopoldina mansion. The particular private pool is accessible only from the villa’s loggia or the elegant glass doors both located on the ground floor. Once reached you will notice the Mediterranean vegetation surrounding it.

Florence

 

Hotel Brunelleschi:

Hotel Brunelleschi is a distinguished boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, offering a blend of historical charm and modern luxury. Housed within a 6th-century Byzantine tower and a medieval church, the hotel provides a unique atmosphere that reflects the city’s rich heritage. 

The hotel’s name honours Filippo Brunelleschi, the renowned Renaissance architect behind the dome of the Florence Cathedral. Guests can explore the Museo della Pagliazza, located within the hotel, to view archaeological finds, including a Roman calidarium (bathhouse) and Renaissance ceramics 

*Photos are indicative only.  Rooms may vary subject to availability.

A minimum of 8 guests is required for this tour to depart. The maximum number of guests is 12. If minimum numbers are not reached, we will discuss this with you well before departure to finalise how to proceed i.e. re-quote with less participants or cancel the departure. If we cancel the departure your tour deposit will be refunded.

We do not refund deposits for any other reason than we cancel the departure.  Travel Insurance is compulsory for you to travel on this tour to protect against cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.

A reasonable level of fitness and mobility are required due to uneven terrain to participate on this tour.  You will be walking in vineyards, hilly areas, cobblestoned streets and more and you will need to be able to navigate this to participate in all activities.

Once full payment is received the price is guaranteed. Until that time, the price is subject to change. This tour has been converted to Australian Dollars from Euro and may be affected by currency swings.  Should you prefer to pay in full at anytime or set up a monthly payment plan we can organise this with you.

A $3000 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.

Deposit is by a payment link via the booking form to secure your spot. We accept Visa, and MasterCard. Merchant fees of 1.5% + .30c apply to Australian based credit card payments and will be added at the time of payment. International credit cards will attract a higher merchant fee depending on the card.

Once the tour departure is confirmed and guests are advised, a second payment of  AUD$4,000 will be required and an invoice will be issued at this time.

Please do not book your flights until we confirm the departure.

All payments are processed by E-way – a secure payment gateway that is certified to stringent levels of certification.

Please note interim payments will be required due to meet supplier terms and conditions.

Please check up to date destination, passport and visa information with Smartraveller.

Please check with your medical professional regarding vaccination & health requirements for travel to  Italy.

Final payment is due by 14 February 2026.

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