Overview
Rome is a city that rewards appetite: not only for food, but for beauty, contradiction, late nights, old rooms, and the kind of meals that make a place feel suddenly legible. Hosted by chef Ben Poremba, this journey enters Rome through the tables, markets, churches, palazzi, and neighborhood rituals that reveal the city beyond its obvious monuments.
The week moves between high and low, sacred and everyday, art and appetite. Expect classic trattorias, morning markets, private cultural access, Baroque interiors, a night visit to the Pantheon, and a day beyond the city in northern Lazio, where Renaissance architecture and regional cooking widen the frame.
What to expect: trattorias, market mornings, private palazzi, Baroque Rome, and Lazio beyond the city.
Dates
March 1-7, 2027
Price
From €9,200
Highlights
- Discover Roma through Caravaggio, Baroque churches, noble palaces, and trattorias.
- Move between iconic art spaces and quieter interiors, from Doria Pamphilj to Palazzo Barberini.
- Taste the city through a sharp, chef-led lens, with meals at remarkable spots.
- Leave Rome for Northern Lazio, pairing Caprarola and Palazzo Farnese with Trattoria del Cimino.
- Spend time in Testaccio, a grounded food neighborhood anchored by L’Arcangelo.
- Experience Rome after dinner through rooftop cocktails and Trastevere’s evening rhythm.
Your Host
Ben Poremba
Chef & Restaurateur
Ben Poremba builds restaurants as living parts of a city: places where food, design, memory, neighborhood life, and hospitality meet. Born in Israel and based in St. Louis, he is the founder of Bengelina Hospitality Group, whose restaurants range from acclaimed fine dining to neighborhood gathering places and artisan pizza.
His work is rooted in craft, cultural curiosity, and the belief that independent restaurants can help shape the character of a place. He is drawn to the people behind a city’s appetite: bakers, cooks, cheesemakers, artists, market vendors, and hosts whose daily work carries tradition forward.
In Rome, Ben leads this journey as a chef reading the city through its tables, rooms, rituals, and conversations.
Itinerary
In exceptional cases, the itinerary may slightly change.
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Arrival in Rome
Monday, March 1
- Arrive independently in Rome and settle into an elegant five-star hotel near Piazza del Popolo.
- Meet Ben Poremba and begin the journey with an early Roman dinner at La Matriciana.
- End the evening with cocktails near the Pantheon and a late walk through Rome after dark.
Caravaggio & A Noble Palace
Tuesday, March 2
- Begin near Piazza del Popolo before following Caravaggio through some of Rome’s most atmospheric churches.
- Meet the count and step inside one of the city’s private noble residences still tied to Roman aristocratic life.
- Keep lunch light with supplì or a street food crawl through the historic center, then pause at Bar della Pace.
- Gather for dinner at La Tavernaccia da Bruno, one of Rome’s most rooted trattoria tables.
Doria Pamphilj & Baroque Rome
Wednesday, March 3
- Start at Café Doria before visiting Galleria Doria Pamphilj, one of Rome’s great private art collections.
- Continue through Baroque Rome, from Sant’Ignazio di Loyola to the Temple of Hadrian and nearby piazzas.
- Sit down to lunch at Roscioli, with the afternoon free around Via Monserrato and its small shops.
- Reconnect for dinner at Pierluigi, followed by an optional late drink at Jerry Thomas.
Palazzo Farnese & Northern Lazio
Thursday, March 4
- Leave Rome for Caprarola, with a pastry stop at Regoli before driving north into Lazio.
- Visit Palazzo Farnese, one of the region’s great Renaissance palaces, with its frescoed rooms and grand scale.
- Lunch at Trattoria del Cimino dal 1895, a historic table rooted in northern Lazio’s regional traditions.
- Walk through Ronciglione before returning to Rome for an evening at leisure.
Testaccio & L’Arcangelo
Friday, March 5
- Explore Testaccio through the ingredients, grocers, and pantry staples behind Roman cooking.
- Join Arcangelo Dandini for a private L’Arcangelo experience centered on pasta, tradition, and Roman flavor.
- Spend the afternoon at leisure, with time to rest, wander, or return to favorite streets.
- End the day with dinner at L’Elementare for a crusty pizza and an optional nightcap at Bar Locarno.
Palazzo Barberini & Pipero
Saturday, March 6
- Enjoy a slower morning in Rome, with time for a café, a walk, shopping, or an independent museum visit.
- Visit Palazzo Barberini in the afternoon, home to one of the city’s great art collections.
- Gather for a final dinner at Pipero, Michelin Star restaurant located in the historic city center.
- Toast the week with one last evening in Rome.
Departure
Sunday, March 7
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out and and private transfers to Roma Fiumicino Airport.
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Testimonials
What an amazing, beautifully curated trip!! Gorgeous places, generous and gracious people, and gastronomical genius! Cannot wait to explore more!
Alice made our trip unforgettable. She truly listened to what we wanted, adjusted plans with care, and made everything seamless. Her timing was perfect — always checking in just when needed. The guides felt like old friends, and every hotel, restaurant, and activity was spot on. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
The total program was perfect including itinerary, guides, lodging, transportation,and food choices. Your recommendations and guidance was spot on!
We had an incredible trip! We are leaving with full hearts and endless memories. Thank you for being a constant source of help and information. The level of service we received from you was truly one of the biggest highlights from our trip. And the care each hotel put into receiving our children was heartwarming. I’m so grateful for you and all your attention to detail. Thank you for crafting such a well executed adventure for me and my family!
Authentic is the correct one word description. The tour guides were fantastic, and really portrayed to the local society tremendously. Thank You for a Great trip !!!
