Renaissance Road
Rome, Assisi, Florence
An Immersive Connecting Experience
w/ Latter Day Struggles
September 27-October 6, 2026
$4200/person- (Double Occupancy) Come as a couple or
bring a friend or loved one. Does not include airfare.
Itinerary is subject to minor changes.
Group of 7 couples
Intermediate Fitness level- Must be able to keep up
with a group walking up to 7 miles a day.
"My husband and I followed Casey’s lead as he took us through Italy on our first trip to Europe in October of 2023. I knew I’d be amazed by the culture, art, history, architecture, and cuisine. Of course, I was right. What I didn’t anticipate is how well Casey blended all of those things into unforgettable memories every day. He made it feel as though it was effortless. I know there was an insane amount of careful and intentional planning on his part to pull off such a perfect trip. It flowed seamlessly as we made our way through the ruins of the Roman Empire, edifices of Roman Catholicism in all their grandeur, historical sites I had previously only dreamed of visiting, gorgeous towns nestled atop hillsides, and so much more. We traversed bustling cities and peaceful farm stays. We were immersed in culture and tested our language skills. We had once in a lifetime experiences every day, all day long. I often go back in my mind to a family farm cellar where a quiet but lively fella sliced prosciutto for us that he had packed in salt and cured himself. We ate our weight in gelato and when Casey pointed out the best shops we always had another scoop just to compare, for science. I loved the variety in the trip. There were days full of history and learning mixed with free time allowing us to wander through the gorgeous streets lined with shops. I loved that I didn’t have to plan a single thing. We saw everything we came for and more we didn’t even know about. If a trip to Italy is on your radar, I promise there is no better way to go about it than to let Casey provide you with a full scale cultural experience that will have you begging to go back." -Kana and Hunter Carlson
ROME
3 Nights
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Local Guide: Colosseum and Roman Forum
Local Guide: Sistine Chapel and St Peters
Capuchin Crypts
Christian Catacombs on Bike
Trevi and Spanish Steps
Pantheon
Jewish Ghetto
Visit my favorite gelato places in Rome
Experience Local Traditional Roman Dishes​
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-Free half day to shop and explore
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Visit the hilltop town of Orvieto en
route to Assisi
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ASSISI
3 Nights
Discover the charming hilltop hometown of the dynamic duo of Saint Francis and Saint Claire
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Saint Claire's Cathedral
Saint Francis Church and Tomb
Explore the City
Day Trip to Truffle Hunt
Free half day to shop and explore
Experience the region's local cuisine
More Gelato :)
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Visit medieval town San Gimignano
en route to Florence.
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Florence
3 Nights
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Climb to the top of the Duomo
THE DAVID
Renaissance Tour led by Casey
Visit the home of Dante
Free day to shop the leather
shops and explore
Ponte Vecchio
Experience traditional Tuscan cuisine
Visit the best Gelato in Florence
Optional during free time:
Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace,
Piazza Michelangelo at Sunset,
Central Market food tour,
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"Casey truly plans these trips to be "the trip of a lifetime". I've been twice and loved every second! GO...you won't regret it! -Angie and Andy A
"We went with Casey last fall, and it was an amazing, mind blowing trip. I have planned many trips on my own and I know how much work it is to figure out the logistics and with Casey that all melted away. Bless you Casey. Best trip EVER!" -Heidi and Ivun S.
""Going this past October made me want to become a regular. Hands down the best trip I've ever been on." Hunter and Kana C.
Organized and Led by
Son of the Far Land Tours-Casey McFarland
435-881-9795
Each group we take is unique. It's our greatest desire that our guests make connections to the best of food, culture, history, and people of Italy. We take pride in orchestrating an experience that will be unforgettable. I am fluent in the Italian language, but more than that I have a sound understanding of the culture, religion, superstitions and people. I have led nearly 20 tours to various parts of Italy and have spent nearly three years living in this magnificent and beautiful country.
Joined by:
Valerie and Nathan
Hamaker of
Latter Day Struggles Podcast
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- All lodging beginning in Rome the night of September 7.
The last night of lodging will be the night of Oct 5 in Florence.
(Flying into Rome and out of Florence is recommended if you
don't plan on extending.)
-Italian/English Speaking guide (Casey)
Local guide in Rome for Colosseum and Vatican.
- One big meal every day at hand picked restaurants. Sometimes we might just hit
a cafe for breakfast but mostly they are included.
-Day trips at handful of small towns
- Entrance fees to all tours named on itinerary. There will be some free time to
explore extracurricular tours on your own if desired.
- Shuttle transportation from city to city.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Passport (make sure it doesn't expire within 6 months of travel)
- Travel insurance (optional but recommended https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/)
-Gelato, wine or alcohol at restaurants, and other snacks, etc.
(we only stop at the best gelato places)
- Extra taxi costs during free time in addition to
daily transportation provided
- Personal expenses/incidentals
All package prices are based on double occupancy
(tickets for the tour are sold as a package for two guests).
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Pricing
Price for entire trip per person is $4200/per person, not per couple. You must book as a couple or bring a friend to share a room. Twin beds are often an option. Deposit of $1000/person required to book. Deposits are non-refundable after May 1, 2026.
Balance is due September 1, 2026.
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* We recommend arriving at least a day early to acclimate to the time change and in case of flight delays.. Flying into Rome and then out of Florence is the best option for this trip. However, some people come early and explore other parts of Italy or Europe and then meet us or extend. You are responsible to be at our lodging in Rome by the appointed time on Sept 27. We are happy to answer any questions about how to make that happen.
This trip is designed to be nimble so we can bop in and out of small towns. Once we leave Rome everything we bring will be placed into one or two vans. That being said we highly recommend you pack lite for a variety of reasons. We recommend only bringing one carry-on and one personal backpack because lugging around huge suitcases in Europe is a nightmare. Also we can only fit so many suitcases in our vans. If everyone brings multiple large suitcases we have a problem. And, last but not least, we have experienced many bags getting lost by airlines, causing a disturbance in the experience and the flow of the trip. We will share a packing list that you can choose to use, or not.
Because we will be walking a considerable amount this trip requires participants be able to walk up to 7-8 miles a day and keep up with a group. Many cities in Italy are built on hills and we will be walking a considerable amount. It's typical to walk 7-8 miles a day without thinking about it but it's broken up and not all at once.
Each couple will have their own room. At times beds will need to be pushed together to form one large bed (This is an Italian thing). The rooms are clean and you will be comfortable but we definitely err on the side of proximity to action over luxury. That being said we strive to find a balance of both location and comfort.
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Ready to go see the world?!
Local historian and Guide
Fabiana D'Angelo
will be leading us through the Colosseum and Vatican.
