Tuscany with Betty Sederquist

Rather than march lock step on a tour of famous places in northern Italy, we’ll be doing just the opposite; expect serendipitous dawdling, lingering in villages to get to know the people and food, the special photogenic corners, what a place looks like at the magic hours of early morning or sunset. We’ll be exploring farmers’ markets and yes, some of those well-known landmarks, but we’ll be heading out early in the day to avoid the crowds. I’m partnering with a sommelier/Italy historian and teacher who has been leading groups here for years and who is a native Italian speaker. This trip is priced VERY right as it includes airfare from the West Coast of the U.S. as well as all meals. We’ll be staying in apartments rather than hotels and sometimes using public transportation, although we’ll be traveling on some chauffered trips to hard to reach places. Although Venice and Florence are included in the itinerary, we’ll also be visiting many small villages. We’re including the spectacular Dolomites in the southern Alps, too.