After breakfast, meet your driver and depart for Vatican City. With an expert guide, explore the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an extraordinary collection of art and history. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, followed by a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most iconic churches in the world. After your tour, enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Please note: Access to St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican scheduling.

Discover the highlights of ancient Rome on a guided experience through the city’s most storied landmarks. Explore sites such as the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus before arriving at the iconic Colosseum. With your guide, gain insight into the history and significance of this remarkable monument. Following the tour, enjoy time at leisure.

After breakfast, a private transfer will take you to the airport for your departure. Depart with lasting memories of your time in Italy.

• 1st class high speed train from Florence to Rome 

• 3 nights in 4-star centrally located accommodation in Rome  

• Private transfer from Rome railway station to the hotel 

• HD Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica – small group tour

• HD Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour – Small Group Tour

• Private transfer from Rome hotel to FCO Airport

• Mandatory hotel city tax

• Headsets where needed 

• Flight to and from Italy

• Luggage Handling at the hotel - one bag per person

• English Speaking Tour Manager 

• Gratuities to the local guides and driver 

• Anything not clearly mentioned in the itinerary 

Double Occupancy: $1100 per person

Single Occupancy: $1650 per person

Dan Hurlbut is a chef, teacher, and culinary leader with over 20 years of experience across high-end restaurants, hotels, and corporate dining. Today, he leads the Culinary program at Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany, NY, guiding a team of 50+ while championing local sourcing, sustainability, and food done right.​

Diagnosed with celiac disease, Dan turned a challenge into a calling—reworking the foods he loves into bold, from-scratch gluten-free dishes that actually deliver. Through his growing No Forkin’ Gluten platform, he teaches home cooks how to build real confidence in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor or tradition.​

At his core, Dan is a family-first cook. Many of his best dishes were shaped alongside his two daughters, who grew up at the counter with him—learning, laughing, and creating. That same spirit shows up in everything he does: honest food, shared experiences, and bringing people together through cooking.

While no food environment can ever be entirely risk-free, every aspect of this journey is designed to minimize exposure and allow you to travel with confidence.​

Our role is to thoughtfully manage that risk through careful planning, trusted partnerships, and clear communication—so you can relax and fully enjoy each experience.​

Every dining and tasting experience is intentionally selected. Each venue is either:
• entirely gluten-free, or
• equipped with a dedicated kitchen and strict preparation practices that keep gluten-free meals separate​

We do not include venues that cannot demonstrate proper gluten-free protocols.​

To support your safety and peace of mind, we:
• partner with trusted establishments experienced in gluten-free service
• communicate dietary needs clearly in advance
• tailor experiences when needed to accommodate the group

The result is a seamless experience where safety is built in—allowing you to focus on enjoying the food, the culture, and the journey itself.

Our experiences are designed to be celiac-safe and gluten-free, using carefully selected venues, dedicated kitchens, or fully gluten-free environments.

However, as with any food-related activity, we cannot guarantee a completely zero-risk environment. By participating, guests acknowledge that a minimal residual risk of cross-contamination may exist.

Our commitment is to reduce that risk as much as reasonably possible, communicate transparently, and provide a safe, enjoyable experience for all guests.

• All deposits are non-refundable.

• Travel Insurance is highly recommended.  Trawick Insurance is now offered during the booking process. Travel insurance in also offered through Chubb and Allianz Insurance companies. Quotes may be generated here:   Chubb    Allianz

• Group Air is available for purchase. Should you wish to add the group air that is offered, roundtrip transportation to/from JFK from the Capital Region is included in the price. 

Room Occupancy & Invoicing

• Double Room: Two travelers in one room, booking together, on one invoice. Price is total for 2 guests.

• Double Share: Price is per person when two travelers share one hotel room (two beds or one bed). Travelers sharing a room may pay separately; each person will receive their own invoice if requested. If booking double share with separate payments, please provide the full name of your roommate when available to ensure proper room assignment.

• Single: Price is per person for one traveler occupying a room alone. A single supplement applies due to hotel pricing.
   

If a roommate name is not provided, a single supplement may be applied.