Sorrento (7 nights)

Exclusive Small Group Tour Led by Author Susan Van Allen —14 guests maximum

Join Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, for an inspiring adventure in southern Italy, where the elegant soul of Bell'Italia bursts forth, with the sparkling Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop. From our base in the dreamy town of Sorrento, you’ll discover marvels of Capri, vibrant Naples, the fascinating ancient ruins of Pompeii, blissful thermal springs of Ischia and the amazing Amalfi Coast. We’ll shop for artisan treasures, toast with robust local wine, and enjoy delicious, world-famous cuisine.

This is a Gift of La Dolce Vita=the Sweet Life, custom-designed and led by Susan so that women can fully experience Italy's rejuvenating pleasures.

Stresa (7 nights)

Exclusive Small Group Tour Led by Author Susan Van Allen —14 guests maximum

Join Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, for an inspiring springtime adventure in Italy’s beautiful Lake region!

We’ll immerse ourselves in this wonderland that’s inspired poets and painters, fully experiencing three diverse lakes: Maggiore, Como, and Orta. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of snow covered alps, sparkling waters, and vibrant gardens bursting into bloom, we’ll discover gorgeous palazzos, quaint villages, and meet wonderful locals. Highlights include 7 nights in lake view rooms at a historic 5-star luxury hotel, a hands-on cooking class, day in marvelous Milan, artisan shopping, private boat excursions, as well as extraordinary wine and food every step of the way.

This is a gift of La Dolce Vita=The Sweet Life, custom-designed and led by Susan so that wonderful women like you can fully enjoy the rejuvenating pleasures of the Bel Paese.

Perugia (5), Rome (3 nights)

Exclusive Small Group Tour Led by Author Susan Van Allen —14 guests maximum

Join Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, for an extraordinary Premium Golden Week in two inspiring locations, Umbria and Rome. You’ll have an insider’s experience of these beauties, meeting Susan’s friends–from chefs to truffle hunters to weavers and artisans who craft stained glass, ceramics, and jewelry, along with passionate guides who love to show off their hometowns.

You’ll have fun staying in luxury hotels, enjoying enchanting hill towns, breathtaking sunsets, splendors of Baroque Rome, and experiencing a range of masterpieces—from Giotto’s Renaissance frescoes in Assisi to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel in Rome. All along the way will be delicious food and the very best wines.

This is a Gift of La Dolce Vita=the Sweet Life, custom-designed to fully immerse you in Italy’s inspiring, delicious, and rejuvenating pleasures. AND it’s a PREMIUM Golden Week — featuring 8 nights, instead of our traditional 7.
 

Santa Margherita Ligure (4), Florence (4 nights),

Exclusive Small Group Tour Led by Author Susan Van Allen —14 guests maximum

Join Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, for a Premium Golden Week in two extraordinary locations, the Italian Riviera and Florence. This 8-night adventure is custom-designed for women to enjoy Italian pleasures to the max. We'll stay in luxury hotels, dine in top traditional restaurants, meet locals in artisan shops, enjoy a cooking class and ceramic painting workshop, and discover a range of beautiful places: the treasures of art and architecture in Florence, enchanting coastal villages of the Italian Riviera, including chic Portofino, and the stunning Cinque Terre.

This is a Gift of La Dolce Vita=the Sweet Life, custom-designed and led by Susan so that women can fully experience Italy's rejuvenating pleasures.