The Dolce Vita Social CircleRome · Chianti · Venice · June 15–24, 2027

Travel solo. Arrive connected.

Ten days in Italy for a maximum of eight independent travelers. Your own room, always. Carefully selected company. Our team on the ground at every step.

One departure. Eight rooms. The Founding Journey.

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Glasses raised at sunset on a Roman terrace, with the dome of St Peter's behind.
Aperitivo time in Rome.

By Meraviglioso TravelAn Italian DMC with more than 20 years on the ground

The dates
June 15–24, 2027
The circle
Maximum eight travelers
Your space
Your own room. Always.
Founding price
$15,000 per person

Why we created it

Don't wait for someone else's calendar. Italy is ready when you are.

You have dreamed about this trip for a while. You travel well, you value your independence, and you know exactly what kind of experience in Italy you are looking for. What is missing is the right person to go with, at the right time.

The Dolce Vita Social Circle is our answer: an exceptional journey for people who arrive on their own and enjoy good company when they choose to, on their own terms.

  • Private guides and premium private vehicles
  • Your Travel Angel, 24/7 during the journey
  • Created and run by an Italian team
Cypress trees framing a small chapel in the rolling Tuscan countryside.
Tuscany, between two cypresses.

What it is, and what it isn't

A social circle, not a tour.

Not a singles trip.

Your relationship status is irrelevant, and there is no dating element. It is simply designed for people who travel solo.

Not a group tour.

No coach, no flags, no crowd. One table, one premium vehicle, eight people at most.

Never forced.

No icebreakers, no mandatory activities. Skip what you like, and nobody will ask why.

Your own room. Always.

Every guest has a private room, by design. At the end of each day, your space is yours.

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How we build the circle

The company is curated as carefully as the itinerary.

  1. Request your invitation.

    Tell us a little about yourself, or ask your travel advisor to introduce you.

  2. A 15-minute conversation.

    With our team, about how you like to travel and what you hope to find.

  3. Your Social Circle Introduction.

    A relaxed conversation, not an interview, so we can be sure the format is right for you and for the group.

  4. Secure your room.

    A deposit confirms your place. Price, payment schedule and conditions are set out in your written proposal.

  5. Meet before you go.

    A virtual aperitivo with your fellow travelers before departure.

We can't promise friendship. We can promise a carefully chosen social circle, a small table and the right setting.

The June 2027 journey

Three chapters. Ten days to enjoy.

Rome, the Chianti hills and the Venetian lagoon, three nights in each location. Unpack once per location and live each place at its own pace.

The Pantheon in Rome, seen across the fountain in Piazza della Rotonda. 01 /

Rome

Discovery · June 15–18

A welcome aperitivo on a Roman rooftop, a private day with your own guide and driver, and an afternoon tasting the city the way Romans do.

  1. Jun 15
    Welcome to Rome

    A private driver meets you at the airport. Settle in, then meet your fellow travelers over an aperitivo on the rooftop.

  2. Jun 16
    Rome, your way in

    A full day with your private guide and driver to discover the Rome you came for, and the corners most visitors miss.

  3. Jun 17
    An afternoon of Roman flavors

    Free morning. In the afternoon, a private aperitivo food tour through the neighborhoods where Romans eat.

A Florentine street opening onto the dome of the Duomo. 02 /

Chianti & Florence

Connection · June 18–21

A castle in the hills of Gaiole in Chianti. Vineyards, a private tasting and a slow-paced lunch; Florence with a private guide; a cooking class that becomes dinner together.

  1. Jun 18
    Into the Chianti hills

    Travel privately to your castle above Gaiole in Chianti. The evening is yours.

  2. Jun 19
    A table in Chianti

    Vineyards, a private winery visit and tasting, and a slow-paced lunch in the Tuscan countryside.

  3. Jun 20
    Florence, then into the kitchen

    Florence with a private guide, then a cooking class that turns into dinner together.

A wooden water taxi on a quiet Venetian canal, Ca’ Pesaro on the Grand Canal ahead. 03 /

Venice

Celebration · June 21–24

An unhurried stop in Ferrara or Bologna on the way north. Then Venice with a local guide, the artisans who keep its crafts alive, and a farewell dinner to remember.

  1. Jun 21
    North to the Venetian lagoon

    An unhurried stop in Ferrara or Bologna along the way, then on to your home for the last chapter.

  2. Jun 22
    Venice with a local guide

    A private guided visit in the morning. The rest of the day is yours.

  3. Jun 23
    Craftsmanship and celebration

    Private visits to Venetian artisans, then a farewell dinner.

  4. Jun 24
    Arrivederci, or stay on

    A private transfer for your onward journey. Or stay longer: we can arrange extra nights anywhere in Italy.

Final timings and visits are detailed in your written proposal.

The journey at a glance

Everything you need to decide.

Included

  • Nine nights in your own room, with breakfast
  • Private arrival and departure transfers
  • All transfers between regions in a premium private vehicle
  • Private guides in Rome, Florence and Venice
  • Welcome aperitivo, Roman food tour, Chianti wine day with lunch, cooking class with dinner, artisan experiences, farewell dinner
  • Meraviglioso support on the ground throughout

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals not listed
  • Travel insurance

Optional

  • VIP airport greeting
  • Extra nights before or after the journey

There is walking in every city and a few longer travel days. If pace or mobility matters to you, tell us and we will talk it through honestly.

The Founding Journey

The very first departure of The Dolce Vita Social Circle: one date, eight rooms, and a founding price for the first eight guests.

$15,000per person, your own room included.

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Ochre and terracotta palazzi reflected in a quiet Venetian canal.
Venice, the last chapter of the journey.

Where you'll stay

Three places to feel at home.

Rome · Three nights

Casa Monti

A boutique hotel in Monti, one of Rome's most characterful neighborhoods, with a rooftop for our first evening together.

Chianti · Three nights

Castello di Spaltenna

A historic castle above Gaiole in Chianti, surrounded by vineyards.

Venice · Three nights

The Venetian lagoon

A refined retreat in the Venetian area, confirmed in your written proposal.

Hotels are confirmed in your written proposal.

Meraviglioso on the ground

Italy is our home. Travel is our craft.

Florence's Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio tower seen from the hills above the city.
Florence, from the hills.

The Dolce Vita Social Circle is created by Meraviglioso Travel, an Italian boutique DMC that designs private journeys for travel advisors and their clients. Our own team coordinates drivers, guides and hotels, and stays with you throughout.

Your Travel Angel: a dedicated contact who speaks your language, available 24/7 during the journey.

I created this journey for a traveler I meet all the time: someone who can travel beautifully and wants to go now, not ‘one day’, but doesn't always have the right person to go with.

Davide CalòFounder & Director, Meraviglioso Travel
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Questions, answered

Before we meet.

Is this a singles trip?

No. It is designed for people who travel solo. Relationship status is irrelevant, and there is no dating element.

Is it for women only?

No. The journey welcomes women and men; we aim for a balanced, compatible circle.

Who is it for?

Independent, culturally curious travelers who are used to traveling well, enjoy food, wine, art and conversation, and value their own space.

How do you choose the group?

Every guest has a short Social Circle Introduction before confirming. In rare cases we may suggest that a different kind of journey would suit you better, to protect the experience for everyone.

Do I have to join every activity?

No. The program is curated, but you can skip an activity whenever it is practical.

What if I'm more of an introvert?

That is often a very good fit. The group is small, nothing is forced, and there is personal time every day.

Will I have my own room?

Yes, always. Every guest has a private room, by design.

How much free time is there?

Each chapter has unscheduled time: mornings, afternoons or evenings that are yours for shopping, a spa, a walk or simply rest.

Can I arrive early or stay longer?

Yes. We can arrange extra nights before or after the journey, anywhere in Italy.

Can I book through my travel advisor?

Yes. Ask your advisor to contact us, or include their name when you write to us and we will coordinate with them.

Are flights included?

No. Your advisor, or we, can help with flights and insurance.

How do I secure my place?

After a first conversation with our team and your Social Circle Introduction, a deposit confirms your room. Your written proposal sets out the price, payment schedule and conditions.

Start with a conversation

Request your invitation

Tell us a little about yourself. Our team will reply personally, usually within one business day.

Request your invitation

No commitment. Your details are used only to reply to your request.

Prefer to write to us directly?

reservations@meravigliosotravel.com

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