Small Group. 100% Women.
This tour has a maximum of just 12 guests. This is wine travel like you’ve never experienced it before.
Insider Access
On this tour you’ll explore the culture, taste the wines and meet the people of the region no one else gets to - with our insider access.
Fully Escorted
You have the same wine expert tour leader with you from start to finish - ensuring your needs are looked after every step of the way.
We don't leave anything out
There's no surprises and no hidden charges. When we say something is included, it's included! So all you need to do is relax & enjoy.
It’s our most popular international wine tour of all time and it’s BACK in 2027! So popular in fact, that we ran it TWICE in 2026 due to overwhelming demand. Don’t miss your chance to join us for the only time 2027.
What makes this tour so popular with members and previous guests? Because on this tour you get to experience Tuscany and Verona the way few ever do—intimately, indulgently and fabulously!
Starting in Verona, we’ll explore the food, wine and history of this incredible city, before settling into our private villa among the vines in Tuscany – our home for a full week of discovery, indulgence, and relaxed luxury. By day we’ll take you on intimate winery visits, long lunches, and private visits to local artisans and in the evening you can unwind by the pool with a glass of Chianti Classico (or a Spritz!) in hand. We finish in the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence, where our luxury hotel – an ancient historical building in itself – is mere steps from the most famous sights.
This isn’t a packaged tour. It’s an invitation into the regions’ most celebrated winemakers, producers and artisans – offering you private access, expert insight, and unforgettable encounters shaped by deep connections and a passion for sharing truly remarkable experiences.
Meet and sip with fabulous female wine producers, indulge in the most enviable bucket list moments, stay in beautiful villas & gorgeous hotels, enjoy sublime wine and dining experiences and live out an itinerary of epic proportions you simply can’t find anywhere else. Join us on our Fabulous Ladies Tour of Verona & Tuscany in 2027!
Tour highlights include:
- 2 nights in Verona, 7 nights in a luxury villa in Tuscany, 2 nights in Florence
- Exclusive winery visits – focused on female producers – plus fashion, food, art, and more. The absolute best of the Tuscany region!
- Private guided walking tours of the must-see historic hill-top towns this region is famous for
- Each day is full of exceptional experiences and special surprises you cannot find anywhere else.
- Your guide and chief wine pourer throughout is Jane Thomson OAM, founder of The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society
- This incredible tour has been designed specifically for wine loving women who also adore food, culture and history!
The Essentials
+ - Tour Itinerary
OCTOBER 2027
Day 1 – Thursday 07: Welcome to Verona and your Fabulous Ladies Tour
Welcome to Verona, city of beauty and romance!
Make your way to Hotel Indigo – Grand Hotel des Arts, your home for the next two 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 at the glorious restaurant Arche tonight to kick off this magnificent tour together!
Overnight Accommodation: Hotel Indigo – Grand Hotel des Arts
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Friday 08: Foodie Exploration of Verona
After breakfast, get ready for an insightful adventure as you connect with local 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 over lunch where she will also conduct a formal introduction to the wines of this beautiful region.
Dinner this evening is at leisure.
Overnight Accommodation: Hotel Indigo
Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 – Saturday 09: Aperitivo and Wine in Arezzo
Today we check out and transfer from Verona through the countryside to Arezzo for a private guided tour followed by a local lunch.
Then to Pomaio, just outside of Arezzo, after lunch to check into your luxury villa – home for the next 7 nights! The villa is located inside the vineyards of Pomaio organic winery. We’re literally soaking up the wines here for the next glorious week!
Dinner is in-house this evening at the villa. Gaze out over the vineyards and watch the incredible sunset while you sip wine and dine on local specialties prepared for us.
Overnight Accommodation: Villas Pomaio
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 – Sunday 10: Textiles in Anghiari & Tuscan flavours
This morning enjoy breakfast in the villa, before we head off to visit to the world famous Busatti Textiles. This is such a special experience as they open just for us and you’ll get to have a private visit and tour 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 and wine expert, 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.
Overnight Accommodation: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 – Monday 11: Exploring the beauty of Siena
This morning after breakfast, you have a full day in the beautiful city of Siena!
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 hear about the Palio – Siena’s famous horse race that happens twice a year!
You’ll then have time to shop or explore more and grab yourself a bite of lunch.
We then head back to the villas for the in-house pizza night where top pizza chefs will come to us and fire up the ancient wood stove to cook us the best pizza! You can decide whether you want to participate or just sit back and enjoy the delicious results!
Overnight Accommodation: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6 – Tuesday 12: 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 near Arezzo and in the Val di Chiana.
Firstly, a morning visit to women owned and run Buccia Nera winery.
Then two more women-led wineries to fill our afternoon with – Podere Ortica, where we’ll also stop for lunch, & Tunia.
Back at the villa in the evening we’ll serve you a light dinner while you relax by the pool.
Overnight Accommodation: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 – Wednesday 13: A day to relax, visit a designer mall & or do a cooking class
Today is all about a chance to relax and be at leisure. Choose to stay in-house by the pool 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 at the villa with Francesca Lari and then we’ll dine on what is created for dinner!
Overnight Accommodation: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8 – Thursday 14: A women-run cheese farm and more wine!
This morning you’ll visit a women-run pecorino cheese farm, a production and tasting experience of a different kind!
Then a really special lunch at the farmhouse of cookbook author and Tuscan food expert, 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, inn-keeping 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 is provided in house at our glorious villa.
Overnight Accommodation: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 – Friday 15: 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 grabbing a bite of lunch.
But first a visit in the morning to Antinori winery – La Braccesca – for a private tasting. Antinori is once of the most famous wineries in Tuscany, and certainly one of the largest! It’s now women-owned and will provide a great contrast to some of the more boutique establishments.
Tonight your final delicious dinner at Pomaio, prepared by chefs Mirella & Stefano.
Overnight Accommodation: Villa Pomaio – Arezzo
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10 – Saturday 16: Florence with textiles and jewels
This morning an early start to Florence and a farewell to Pomaio.
On arrival into Florence you’ll enjoy a private Artisan tour, before officially checking into Hotel Brunelleschi – a diamond in the heart of this gorgeous renaissance city.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore: visit the Duomo and the Baptistry (literally two minutes walk from the hotel!) or the Gucci or Ferragamo museums if you feel like a little more fashion!
Late afternoon is time for an aperitivo before dinner at leisure.
Overnight Accommodation: Hotel Brunelleschi
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 – Sunday 17: Our final day in Florence
Today is a completely free day for you to explore Florence. Your host, Jane, has loads of insider tips and suggestions for you so make sure you ask her! She knows the city back to front and can suggest options you won’t find on any tour guide or brochure.
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 is in the Michelin starred restaurant in Hotel Brunelleschi.
Overnight Accommodation: Hotel Brunelleschi
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 12 – Monday 18: 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
+ - Tour Price & Inclusions
Tour Price: Shared (twin)* room AUD$17,580 per person. Private room AUD$19,495 per person
*NB: note there are only 3 twin (shared) rooms available on this tour
Tour Dates: 7 – 18 October 2027
Starts: Verona
Finishes: Florence
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Fully escorted by Jane Thomson OAM, founder of The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society
- 2 nights’ boutique accommodation, Hotel Indigo – Grand Hotel Des Arts Verona
- 7 nights’ in luxury villa, 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
- Private foodie tour of 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 of Arezzo & Siena
- Private Artisans guided tour of Florence
- Exclusively catered dinners at the villa, all inclusive of wine
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
- English speaking private guides
- 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. Any additional wine you consume at the villas that are not provided by us – Pomaio provide wine in villa but this is at additional cost.
+ - Important Information
How to secure your place?
Simply fill in the booking form and pay a deposit. You only need to ensure your deposit is paid in order to confirm your place for the 2027 departure!
About Your Fabulous Host
Your incredible journey is led by Jane Thomson OAM — the founder of The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society. She’s an award-winning wine communicator, community builder, experienced tour host, and the creator of small-group wine tours designed especially for women who want insider access, meaningful connection, and genuinely memorable experiences.
Jane has spent more than a decade championing women in wine through her work with Australian Women in Wine (which she also founded), and she brings that same passion to every Fabulous Ladies Wine tour — introducing you to the women behind the wines, curating the moments you can’t Google, and making sure you feel looked after from the very first toast to the last goodbye.