Back to the Renaissance Voyage 2026
Rome · Umbria · Tuscany · Venice
June 2026
The Experience
Designed for discerning travelers who seek depth, beauty, and meaning, this voyage turns Italy into a living manuscript. At each key moment, a sealed envelope reveals the next chapter, inviting the group to walk — together — in the footsteps of the Renaissance.
The Gold Keys — Heritage · Virtue · Majesty
Three handcrafted golden keys, presented in a Medici-style portable case, unlock each stage of the journey — each accompanied by cryptic glyphs and whispered coordinates inscribed by a silent archivist of an old Medici order. These symbols are said to appear only to those invited into the inner circle.
Key I — Rome · Heritage
A discreet gathering in a private room few ever see — a chamber known only through coordinates whispered by the Medici archivist. The first envelope is opened away from the crowd, pointing to a hidden masterpiece tied to Rome’s ancient foundations, with the rest of the evening unfolding as a quiet, story-led walk through corners of the city most visitors pass without noticing.
Approx. Coordinates: 41°5X′ N · 12°2Y′ E
Key II — Umbria & Tuscany · Virtue
An encounter inside an artisanal workshop hidden in a hilltop village, reached by following coordinates etched faintly onto the second key. Envelope II contains whispered coordinates hinting at virtues shaped in silence, guiding a culinary and artistic immersion across the concealed vineyards and hilltop sanctuaries of Umbria and Tuscany.
Approx. Coordinates: 43°0_′ N · 12°1_′ E
Key III — Venice · Majesty
Arrival by private boat through the lagoon, following whispered coordinates believed to originate from the final sealed registry of the Medici archivist. Envelope III is delivered in a secret palazzo known to few, with the final revelation unfolding during a masked Renaissance soirée deep within Venice’s private chambers.
Approx. Coordinates: 45°2_′ N · 12°1_′ E
Manifest Coordinates ›
The archivist records nothing in plain sight. Each key carries a fragment, each envelope a small deviation. The true path is never printed—it is walked.
I · 41°5X′ N · 12°2Y′ E — Foundations in stone and light.
II · 43°0_′ N · 12°1_′ E — Hills, cellars, and the scent of oak.
III · 45°2_′ N · 12°1_′ E — Water, masks, and a door that opens only once.
Why These Three Keys Matter
Heritage, Virtue, and Majesty are not slogans; they are a quiet code. Rome anchors the story in foundations and memory. Umbria and Tuscany reveal the virtues of craft, land, and character. Venice crowns the journey in ceremonial majesty. Together, the three keys form a path for travelers who sense that culture, like faith, still has the power to reorder a life.
Medici Members Voyage
An intimate group curated for perfect synergy among Medici Members of the voyage.
Investment details are shared privately with confirmed candidates, and the journey is structured so that a portion may be treated as a tax-deductible contribution.
✔ Handcrafted 3-key experience
✔ Boutique hotels across Rome, Umbria, Tuscany, and Venice
✔ Private transfers & curated experiences with a strong winery and vineyard focus
✔ Renaissance soirées, tastings, and workshops, including hidden cellar-door moments
A discreet layer of hidden experiences emphasizes vineyards and wineries: private cellar doors, curated tastings, and conversations with winemakers that go beyond the standard cultural visit.
International flights not included.
Medici Members will also act with the main actors in a dedicated scene of the cinematic documentary "America’s Renaissance", to be presented in Washington, D.C. in September 2026 for the 250th anniversary celebrations, with on-screen credits as Founding Companions for the voyage participants.
The Medici Case
A sculpted coffer inspired by Florentine treasury chests: velvet-lined interior, engraved golden hinges, and a recessed cradle holding the three Medici Keys. Each compartment opens only when its matching key is inserted, revealing sealed envelopes marked with a wax-stamped insignia. The Case travels with every Member—an object of mystery, ritual, and beauty.
Membership Inquiry
Entry into the Medici Members Voyage is offered through invitation or personal introduction. Details of the hidden tier are disclosed only during a private briefing with the President of Renaissance Evolution. Those admitted gain access not only to the voyage, but to the broader cultural circle shaping America’s Renaissance.
Medici Members Voyage
Participation details are shared privately with approved candidates. Membership may include a partially tax-deductible component through Renaissance Evolution (501(c)(3)), supporting cultural diplomacy and the America's Renaissance initiative.