Slow Travel in Italy: Discover the Art of La Dolce Vita in Tuscany and Umbria

In today’s world, travel often feels rushed. Endless packing and unpacking, changing hotels every few nights, navigating unfamiliar roads, and trying to check every attraction off a list can leave travelers needing a vacation after their vacation. There is a better way to enjoy Slow Travel in Italy.

At Village Vacations in Italy, we believe there is a better way.

Our philosophy is simple: slow down, settle in, and experience Italy as it was meant to be enjoyed.

Our 2027 tours invite you to spend a full week immersed in the beauty, culture, and flavors of Tuscany and Umbria while staying in a carefully selected villa that becomes your home away from home. Instead of racing from city to city, you’ll unpack once, relax, and let Italy come to you, and experience the villages like a local.

Enchanting village at night

Imagine waking each morning to rolling vineyards, olive groves, and medieval hill towns in the distance. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace, savor local wines, stroll through charming villages, and discover hidden treasures that many visitors never see.

One of the greatest advantages of our tours is freedom from logistics. There is no need to rent a car, study maps, or navigate winding country roads. We arrange the details so you can focus on what matters most, enjoying every moment. Transportation, excursions, and local experiences are thoughtfully planned, allowing you to travel with ease and confidence.

Secrets of Italian Cooking Class

Slow Travel Italy is about more than seeing a destination. It’s about connecting with it. It’s taking time to chat with a local shopkeeper, linger over a leisurely lunch, wander through a village piazza, or watch the sunset with a glass of wine in hand. These are the moments that create lasting memories.

Umbria and Tuscany provide the perfect setting for this style of travel. Together, they offer breathtaking landscapes, remarkable history, world-class cuisine, and a pace of life that encourages visitors to slow down and savor the experience.

Wine tasting and lunch at a local vineyard

When you join us for Slow Travel Italy, you’ll enjoy the comfort of a beautiful villa, the companionship of fellow travelers in a small group, and the peace of mind that comes from having everything arranged for you. All that’s left is to embrace the Italian way of life.

Come experience the joy of unpacking once, traveling without stress, and truly living “La Dolce Vita.”

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We look forward to welcoming you to Italy with Village Vacations in Italy

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Former flight attendant Nedra Bottieri made a life-changing trip to Italy twenty years ago to re-discover her family heritage. Now with dual citizenship, she has a second home in Umbria. Through her company, Village Vacations in Italy, she organizes and hosts small group tours based in small villages in Umbria and Tuscany, normally customized tours for private groups. Groups have included yoga workshops, writing workshops, and groups of family and friends. Nedra draws on her extensive experience and relationships to plan special accommodations and activities to meet each group’s needs and dreams. Experience “La Dolce Vita” in Italy! To learn more about her tours, see www.villagevacationsinitaly.com Slow Travel Tours is an affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.