September 29 - October 9, 2026

$

6349

Per Person/Double Occupancy
$1400 Additional/Single Occupancy

Italian Fabrics & Flavors 2026

Follow in the footsteps of artisans, chocolatiers, and da Vinci himself on a handcrafted Italian tour made for quilters, dreamers, and lovers of beauty.

Travel through Italy’s cultural heartland on a tour designed for quilters and curious minds alike. Walk among ancient wonders, try your hand at chocolate and pasta workshops, admire architectural marvels, and cruise Lake Como’s sparkling shores—all while connecting with a community of fellow makers.

Locations

Turin

Milan

Como

Venice

This handcrafted Italian journey brings you from the baroque elegance of Turin to the fairytale canals of Venice, with creative stops in Milan, Lake Como, and Verona. Highlights include pasta-making, silk museums, and time to explore your own inspirations.

This Tour Includes

TAPESTRY Series

Small groups, big experiences, independent spirit.

10 Nights

Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling

14 Meals

10 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Admissions

Guided sightseeing, visits, and admissions as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary

Airfare & Transfers

Roundtrip international airfare (Central Gateway). Group transfer upon arrival and for departure.

Tour Manager

Full-time, English speaking Tour Manager

Hand-Selected Hotels

Turin
Hotel Victoria Torino
Milan
Hilton Garden Inn Milan North
Como
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior†
Venice
Hilton Molino Stucky
† or similar

Top-Rated Highlights

  • Kickoff Welcome Meeting
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Turin City Tour
  • Local Textile Factory
  • Turin Egypt Museum
  • Chocolate Making Experience
  • Milan Panoramic City Tour
  • Italian Pasta Making Workshop
  • Duomo di Milano
  • Lake Como Boat Tour
  • Mueso della Sete Como (Silk Museum)
  • Lake Como Dinner
  • Villages of Bellagio + Varenna
  • Lovers Walk
  • Verona
  • Venice Walking Tour
  • St. Marks Basilica
  • Murano Island Glass Blowing Demo
  • Customary Farewell Dinner

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Visits, admissions, and special features are shown in bold.
» Country Heritage Tours

Tour Begins: Turin, Italy

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Tour Ends: Venice, Italy

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Day 1 Benvenuti in Italia! Dinner

Your Italian journey begins in elegant Turin, nestled in the heart of Northern Italy. After settling into your hotel, enjoy some time to relax and recover from your travels. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and Tour Manager at a festive Welcome Meeting. Then, sit down to your first taste of Italy at a delicious Welcome Dinner—where traditional flavors and warm conversation set the tone for the days ahead. B, D

Day 2 Woven Wonders of Turin Breakfast

Today is a treat for textile lovers. After breakfast, visit the region’s historic textile factory renowned for its intricate and beautiful decorative trim—perfect for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship.  B

Day 3 Culture, Curiosities & Chocolate Breakfast

Uncover the stories of Turin on a guided city tour through its grand boulevards and baroque palaces. This afternoon, step inside the Museo Egizio, home to one of the most significant collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world. A private docent brings its ancient treasures to life. Later, indulge your sweet side at a local chocolatier’s boutique, where you’ll enjoy some delicious fun—because creativity isn’t just for quilts! B

 

Day 4 A Taste of Milan Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, travel to cosmopolitan Milan—Italy’s capital of fashion and innovation. A guided city tour highlights its blend of historic grandeur and modern design. This evening, roll up your sleeves during a fun-filled pasta-making class and savor the fruits of your labor during a shared meal. B, D

 

Day 5 Gothic Grandeur Breakfast

Start your day beneath the spires of the magnificent Duomo di Milano, one of the most stunning cathedrals in all of Europe. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore Milan at your own pace. Whether you’re drawn to elegant boutiques, cozy cafés, or hidden courtyards, the city invites you to wander and be inspired. B

Day 6 : Silk Roads of Como Breakfast, Dinner

Leave the city behind as you head to the lakeside beauty of Como. After lunch along the scenic waterfront, visit the Museo della Seta, where you’ll trace the threads of Como’s silk industry—once a cornerstone of Italy’s textile empire. This evening, gather for a cozy dinner of regional favorites, served with a side of Italian hospitality. B, D

Day 7 Lake Como by Boat Breakfast

All aboard! A day of lakeside magic awaits. Cruise across the shimmering waters of Lake Como, passing villa-studded hills and cypress trees. Stop in postcard-perfect Bellagio for panoramic views and boutique browsing, then continue on passing the romantic village of Varenna, known for its  Lovers’ Walk where couples capture the spirit of la dolce vita. B

Day 8 Verona and Venice Bound Breakfast

Today, journey to fair Verona, the storied home of Romeo and Juliet. Explore its charming piazzas and ancient amphitheaters before continuing on to Venice, the City of Canals. Settle in and savor the dreamy anticipation of the days to come. B

Day 9 Venice in Focus Breakfast

Step into a world of bridges, boats, and breathtaking views. A local guide leads you through Venice’s labyrinth of alleys and canals, culminating in a visit to the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica. The afternoon is yours—perhaps to shop for handmade lace, sip espresso along the Grand Canal, or simply get lost (happily) in Venice’s magic. B

Day 10 Murano and Farewell Breakfast, Dinner

Today, float to the nearby island of Murano for a mesmerizing glassblowing demonstration—watch as master artisans shape glowing orbs into delicate treasures. With your afternoon at leisure, perhaps visit nearby Burano, famed for its lacework and rainbow-colored homes. Return to Venice this evening for a special Farewell Dinner—raising a glass to new friendships and a journey stitched with unforgettable memories. B, D

Day 11 Arrivederci! Breakfast

With suitcases full of fabric and hearts full of inspiration, it’s time to bid farewell to Italy. Share hugs and contact info with new quilting friends before heading to the airport, already dreaming of your next adventure. B

» Country Heritage Tours
Day 1
Benvenuti in Italia!
Dinner

Your Italian journey begins in elegant Turin, nestled in the heart of Northern Italy. After settling into your hotel, enjoy some time to relax and recover from your travels. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and Tour Manager at a festive Welcome Meeting. Then, sit down to your first taste of Italy at a delicious Welcome Dinner—where traditional flavors and warm conversation set the tone for the days ahead. B, D

Day 2
Woven Wonders of Turin
Breakfast

Today is a treat for textile lovers. After breakfast, visit the region’s historic textile factory renowned for its intricate and beautiful decorative trim—perfect for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship.  B

Day 3
Culture, Curiosities & Chocolate
Breakfast

Uncover the stories of Turin on a guided city tour through its grand boulevards and baroque palaces. This afternoon, step inside the Museo Egizio, home to one of the most significant collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world. A private docent brings its ancient treasures to life. Later, indulge your sweet side at a local chocolatier’s boutique, where you’ll enjoy some delicious fun—because creativity isn’t just for quilts! B

 

Day 4
A Taste of Milan
Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, travel to cosmopolitan Milan—Italy’s capital of fashion and innovation. A guided city tour highlights its blend of historic grandeur and modern design. This evening, roll up your sleeves during a fun-filled pasta-making class and savor the fruits of your labor during a shared meal. B, D

 

Day 5
Gothic Grandeur
Breakfast

Start your day beneath the spires of the magnificent Duomo di Milano, one of the most stunning cathedrals in all of Europe. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore Milan at your own pace. Whether you’re drawn to elegant boutiques, cozy cafés, or hidden courtyards, the city invites you to wander and be inspired. B

Day 6
: Silk Roads of Como
Breakfast, Dinner

Leave the city behind as you head to the lakeside beauty of Como. After lunch along the scenic waterfront, visit the Museo della Seta, where you’ll trace the threads of Como’s silk industry—once a cornerstone of Italy’s textile empire. This evening, gather for a cozy dinner of regional favorites, served with a side of Italian hospitality. B, D

Day 7
Lake Como by Boat
Breakfast

All aboard! A day of lakeside magic awaits. Cruise across the shimmering waters of Lake Como, passing villa-studded hills and cypress trees. Stop in postcard-perfect Bellagio for panoramic views and boutique browsing, then continue on passing the romantic village of Varenna, known for its  Lovers’ Walk where couples capture the spirit of la dolce vita. B

Day 8
Verona and Venice Bound
Breakfast

Today, journey to fair Verona, the storied home of Romeo and Juliet. Explore its charming piazzas and ancient amphitheaters before continuing on to Venice, the City of Canals. Settle in and savor the dreamy anticipation of the days to come. B

Day 9
Venice in Focus
Breakfast

Step into a world of bridges, boats, and breathtaking views. A local guide leads you through Venice’s labyrinth of alleys and canals, culminating in a visit to the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica. The afternoon is yours—perhaps to shop for handmade lace, sip espresso along the Grand Canal, or simply get lost (happily) in Venice’s magic. B

Day 10
Murano and Farewell
Breakfast, Dinner

Today, float to the nearby island of Murano for a mesmerizing glassblowing demonstration—watch as master artisans shape glowing orbs into delicate treasures. With your afternoon at leisure, perhaps visit nearby Burano, famed for its lacework and rainbow-colored homes. Return to Venice this evening for a special Farewell Dinner—raising a glass to new friendships and a journey stitched with unforgettable memories. B, D

Day 11
Arrivederci!
Breakfast

With suitcases full of fabric and hearts full of inspiration, it’s time to bid farewell to Italy. Share hugs and contact info with new quilting friends before heading to the airport, already dreaming of your next adventure. B

» Country Heritage Tours
Day 1
Benvenuti in Italia!
Dinner

Your Italian journey begins in elegant Turin, nestled in the heart of Northern Italy. After settling into your hotel, enjoy some time to relax and recover from your travels. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and Tour Manager at a festive Welcome Meeting. Then, sit down to your first taste of Italy at a delicious Welcome Dinner—where traditional flavors and warm conversation set the tone for the days ahead. B, D

Day 2
Woven Wonders of Turin
Breakfast

Today is a treat for textile lovers. After breakfast, visit the region’s historic textile factory renowned for its intricate and beautiful decorative trim—perfect for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship.  B

Day 3
Culture, Curiosities & Chocolate
Breakfast

Uncover the stories of Turin on a guided city tour through its grand boulevards and baroque palaces. This afternoon, step inside the Museo Egizio, home to one of the most significant collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world. A private docent brings its ancient treasures to life. Later, indulge your sweet side at a local chocolatier’s boutique, where you’ll enjoy some delicious fun—because creativity isn’t just for quilts! B

 

Day 4
A Taste of Milan
Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, travel to cosmopolitan Milan—Italy’s capital of fashion and innovation. A guided city tour highlights its blend of historic grandeur and modern design. This evening, roll up your sleeves during a fun-filled pasta-making class and savor the fruits of your labor during a shared meal. B, D

 

Day 5
Gothic Grandeur
Breakfast

Start your day beneath the spires of the magnificent Duomo di Milano, one of the most stunning cathedrals in all of Europe. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore Milan at your own pace. Whether you’re drawn to elegant boutiques, cozy cafés, or hidden courtyards, the city invites you to wander and be inspired. B

Day 6
: Silk Roads of Como
Breakfast, Dinner

Leave the city behind as you head to the lakeside beauty of Como. After lunch along the scenic waterfront, visit the Museo della Seta, where you’ll trace the threads of Como’s silk industry—once a cornerstone of Italy’s textile empire. This evening, gather for a cozy dinner of regional favorites, served with a side of Italian hospitality. B, D

Day 7
Lake Como by Boat
Breakfast

All aboard! A day of lakeside magic awaits. Cruise across the shimmering waters of Lake Como, passing villa-studded hills and cypress trees. Stop in postcard-perfect Bellagio for panoramic views and boutique browsing, then continue on passing the romantic village of Varenna, known for its  Lovers’ Walk where couples capture the spirit of la dolce vita. B

Day 8
Verona and Venice Bound
Breakfast

Today, journey to fair Verona, the storied home of Romeo and Juliet. Explore its charming piazzas and ancient amphitheaters before continuing on to Venice, the City of Canals. Settle in and savor the dreamy anticipation of the days to come. B

Day 9
Venice in Focus
Breakfast

Step into a world of bridges, boats, and breathtaking views. A local guide leads you through Venice’s labyrinth of alleys and canals, culminating in a visit to the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica. The afternoon is yours—perhaps to shop for handmade lace, sip espresso along the Grand Canal, or simply get lost (happily) in Venice’s magic. B

Day 10
Murano and Farewell
Breakfast, Dinner

Today, float to the nearby island of Murano for a mesmerizing glassblowing demonstration—watch as master artisans shape glowing orbs into delicate treasures. With your afternoon at leisure, perhaps visit nearby Burano, famed for its lacework and rainbow-colored homes. Return to Venice this evening for a special Farewell Dinner—raising a glass to new friendships and a journey stitched with unforgettable memories. B, D

Day 11
Arrivederci!
Breakfast

With suitcases full of fabric and hearts full of inspiration, it’s time to bid farewell to Italy. Share hugs and contact info with new quilting friends before heading to the airport, already dreaming of your next adventure. B

September 29 - October 9, 2026

$

6349

Per Person/Double Occupancy

+$1400

Additional/Single Occupancy

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Italian Fabrics & Flavors 2026

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