February 15-22, 2025

Life of Michelangelo Tour

We begin our tour in Florence, the heart of the Italian Renaissance. Although Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti, known simply as Michelangelo, was born in Caprese (March 6, 1475) and died in Rome (February 18, 1564 at age 88!), he spent most of his life, studies, and work in Florence. He is considered the greatest Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect and poet with unparalleled influence on Western art.

The Journey & Experiences

  • Explore medieval towns and the hillsides of Tuscany

  • Local olive oil and wine tastings from renowned Tuscan Vineyards

  • Witness the masterful works of Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo

  • Visit ancient temples, basilicas, and monuments

  • Guided cooking class using hand-picked ingredients from a local Roman market

  • Explore Vatican City: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, and more

  • Explore trattorias, artisan shops, and gelaterias

  • Special farewell dinner by an Italian Celebrity Chef!

Recommended Readings

  1. Michelangelo: A Tormented Life, Antonio Forcellino

  2. Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling, Ross King

Accommodations

  • 4 Nights in Florence at the Bernini Palace Hotel right in the heart of the city center

  • Day trip through Tuscany with private driver and stops in San Gimignano and Siena including winery luncheon

  • 4 Nights in Rome at the classic Albergo Santa Chiara near the iconic Pantheon

Rates

  • $5800 in double occupancy

  • $6400 in single occupancy (private)

Includes
9 Days (8 Nights) in hotels, breakfast each morning, one additional meal each day with wine and coffee, private bus transportation throughout the trip, cooking class, all entrance fees (highlights include Accademia, Uffizi, and Vatican private tours), private chef dinner, and tips.

Does Not Include
Airfare, travel insurance, airport transportation, unscheduled meals, room service, and personal shopping.

“Marnie created an amazing Michelangelo-themed tour of Italy for our book club. We all appreciated how thoughtfully the trip was planned from start to finish. We would have missed so much had it not been for Marnie’s exceptional skills and knowledge base. Grazie molto, Marnie!”

~ February ‘23 Tour Group