Romantic Ravenna: Poetic Weekend
Discover Ravenna Romantica: a poetic weekend for couples among Dante, Byron, mosaics, fine food and timeless love stories. Book your escape now.
- Available all year round
- Self drive Organized Tour
- Ravenna
Travel plan
Arrive in Ravenna independently in the late morning.
Check in at your selected accommodation in the historic center. Free time to start exploring the streets of the city center or relax.
3:00 p.m. – Classic guided tour of Ravenna’s mosaics
Meet with your authorized guide and begin your tour of the city’s main UNESCO sites (Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Neonian Baptistery, Archiepiscopal Museum with the Chapel of Sant’Andrea, Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo).
Duration: approximately 3 hours – Included: skip-the-line tickets + radio guides.
6:30 p.m. – Aperitif-dinner at the Mercato Coperto in Ravenna
A journey through local flavors with platters, Romagna specialties, and a glass of wine in a contemporary yet authentic setting.
A free morning to relax, enjoy some shopping or wander through charming boutiques and local artisan shops.
11:00 a.m. – Guided tour “Ravenna Dantesca”
A walking tour of the places that symbolize the link between Dante Alighieri and Ravenna, with a specialized guide. From the Quadrarco di Braccioforte to the garden of the Tomb, with stories, anecdotes, and curiosities about the last years of the Supreme Poet.
Duration: 90 minutes – Outdoor visit only.
1:00 p.m. – Traditional lunch in a trattoria or osteria in the historic center.
Menu includes appetizer, traditional first course, dessert, water, cover charge, and bread basket.
3:00 p.m. – Mosaic workshop visit with free gift
Free visit (on your own) to a mosaic workshop located right in front of the mural dedicated to Dante. The artisans will welcome you with a brief introduction to the history and techniques of mosaic art.
🎁 Free mosaic magnet featuring a star inspired by the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
(Experience offered as an “urban treasure hunt,” also suitable for families with children.)
Evening at your leisure — we recommend a romantic dinner at Rocca Brancaleone a charming 15th-century fortress surrounded by greenery, just a stone’s throw from the center of Ravenna.
10:30 a.m. – Guided tour of the Byron Museum – Palazzo Guiccioli
Explore the residence where Lord Byron lived during his years in Ravenna, amid romantic passions and ideals of freedom. A tour featuring original objects, multimedia installations, and unpublished stories about the life of the English poet and the Guiccioli family.
Duration: 2 hours – Entrance included.
Free afternoon and individual departure.
Suggested: brunch in the city center (not included)
The fee includes
- Guided tour in Italian and English with skip-the-line entry to 5 UNESCO monuments and radio headsets.
- Traditional two-course lunch with dessert and water in a local restaurant in the historic center.
- Aperitif with local flavors
- Guided tour of Dante's Ravenna
- Typical lunch in typical restaurant
- Guided tour of the Byron Museum - Palazzo Guiccioli
Tour Notes
- Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for visiting places of worship
Romantic Ravenna
Poetic Weekend
Romantic Ravenna: Poetic Weekend
Imagine strolling hand in hand through the historic center of Ravenna, among golden mosaics, quiet corners, and legendary love stories. We will experience three days full of excitement together, perfect for a romantic getaway, to celebrate an anniversary, or simply to enjoy some special time together.
Upon arrival on Friday, we’ll be welcomed into a Deluxe Suite: elegant, spacious and intimate, complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, warm parquet flooring, two 50″ TVs and a luxurious double bed.
The ideal atmosphere to relax and start our stay in style.
In the afternoon, we’ll explore the wonders of Ravenna on a guided tour of its UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the stunning Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
With expert guidance and personal audio systems, you’ll be immersed in centuries of history and beauty.
As evening falls, a gourmet aperitivo awaits in one of Ravenna’s most iconic spots — the perfect way to taste the best of Romagna cuisine in a charming setting.
Saturday is dedicated to Dante Alighieri, the father of the Italian language.
We’ll follow in his footsteps through the Dante District, visiting the key places that marked his final years. Afterward, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then dive into a mini treasure hunt among mosaics and murals — a playful and cultural experience that ends with a handcrafted mosaic magnet as a keepsake.
On Sunday, our journey ends on a romantic and literary note with a guided tour of Palazzo Guiccioli, where Lord Byron lived one of the most passionate chapters of his life with the beautiful Teresa Gamba.
Among love letters, personal items, and multimedia storytelling, you’ll step into the world of this iconic poet and his timeless ideals.
All guided tours are in small groups, but upon request, we can arrange the entire weekend as a private experience — for those who wish to discover Ravenna in complete intimacy and at their own pace.
Book your romantic weekend in Ravenna now: because every love deserves an extraordinary stage.