Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
We are thrilled to announce a brand-new addition to our travel adventures: an extraordinary small-group journey through Italy, curated by Collette, our trusted travel partner.
This intimate 12-day tour — May 2–13, 2026 — is open to OLLI members and non-members.
Essential Experiences
- Step into the daily rhythms of life on a small, family-run Alpine farm, where the owner welcomes you into their world.
- Wander through the stunning cultural landscape of Cinque Terre, where terraced olive groves cling to cliffs above the sea.
- Ride off-road into the dramatic Carrara marble quarries, uncovering how this luminous stone shaped art, architecture, and identity across centuries.
Highlights
- The enchanting Italian Lakes Region and lakeside Stresa
- A private wine tasting that brings regional flavors to life
- The glamorous Italian Riviera and seaside charm of Portofino
- Rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, paired with an authentic Italian cooking class
- Storybook towns like San Gimignano and Siena
- Masterpieces and Renaissance splendor in Florence
- Foodie heaven in Bologna
- The canals, palaces, and magic of Venice
This is Italy at its most personal — rich in flavor, history, and culture — with experiences you’d never find on your own. With Collette handling every detail, all you need to do is savor the journey.
More OLLI Trips
- Shades of Ireland, featuring Northern Ireland (Oct. 31–Nov. 12, 2025) — limited seats left!
- Tropical Costa Rica (Jan. 19–27, 2026)
- Kingdoms of Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand) — March 9–27, 2026
Video Presentations
Southeast Asia
Ireland and Costa Rica
Everyone is welcome! Please contact us at ollitravel@berkeley.edu or at (510) 642-9934 if you have any questions.