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Food, WINE & culture: designed for your group!
Love discovering new cultures through cuisine? Embark on a flavorful journey across Italy’s most delicious cities: Venice, Bologna, Florence, and Rome. From sipping wine in traditional Venetian bacari to hand-rolling tortellini in Bologna, tasting Chianti in Tuscan vineyards, and mastering pizza in Rome, every bite tells a story.
Explore lively markets, dine at countryside estates, and dive into Italy’s culinary heritage with hands-on classes and local-led food tours. Perfect for friends, foodies, and anyone hungry for connection, tradition, and indulgence.
A one-of-a-kind escape where style meets sophistication: crafted just for you and your crew.
TRAVEL LIGHT
There’s a new, refined way to explore Italy: travel by train, luggage-free. Enjoy seamless access to every city center while we deliver your bags from hotel to hotel. Experience the freedom and comfort of luxury travel.
LOCAL ASSISTANCE
All cultural experiences are led by top-certified local guides. And your Tour Leader, Italian by heart and fluent in your language, will be your bridge to local culture and hidden gems, making you feel at home every step of the way.
LA DOLCE VITA
Carefully selected boutique hotels, curated food and wine tastings, and journeys to lesser-known places let you experience the best of Italy, even beyond the usual crowds, in a truly authentic way. After all, we’re from Rome.
DINE LIKE A LOCAL!
Guaranteed trattoria reservations for savor the best and stress-free dining!
ITINERARY
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DAY 1 - WELCOME TO VENICE
Arrive in Venice and settle into your hotel, steps away from winding canals and historic bridges. Spend the afternoon exploring at your own pace, perhaps a stroll through Piazza San Marco or a quiet gondola ride. Relax with a view of the Grand Canal and prepare for the flavors to come.
DAY 2 - VENETIAN BACARI & APERITIVO EXPERIENCE
Dive into Venice’s unique food culture with a guided evening tour of bacari, traditional Venetian wine bars. Taste local wines and cicchetti, the Venetian answer to tapas, while learning about the city’s aperitivo tradition. This immersive experience takes you off the beaten path and into Venice’s heart.
DAY 3 - TRAVEL TO BOLOGNA & TORTELLINI COOKING CLASS
Head to Bologna, Italy’s food capital, and jump straight into a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh tortellini by hand with a local chef—then enjoy your delicious creations over lunch. Check in at your hotel and explore Bologna’s medieval streets in the evening.
DAY 4 - FOOD VALLEY TOUR: PARMIGIANO, PROSCIUTTO & BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Spend the day discovering Italy’s most iconic flavors in the countryside between Parma and Modena. Visit small producers of Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, and aged balsamic vinegar. Enjoy tastings and a traditional farmhouse lunch with unforgettable views of rolling hills.
DAY 5 - BOLOGNA TO FLORENCE
After a relaxed breakfast, take the train to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and home of Tuscan cuisine. Check into your hotel, then stroll across Ponte Vecchio or enjoy a creamy gelato in Piazza della Signoria. Evening at leisure—your Tuscan culinary experience begins tomorrow.
DAY 6 - WINE & OLIVE OIL TOUR IN THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE
Venture into the postcard-perfect Chianti region for a full-day wine and olive oil tour. Visit boutique estates, walk through vineyards, and enjoy guided tastings with expert sommeliers. Savor a multi-course lunch paired with local wines surrounded by stunning views.
DAY 7 - FLORENCE MARKET TOUR & TUSCAN COOKING CLASS
Start the day at Florence’s bustling central market to shop for fresh ingredients with your chef. Return to the kitchen for a hands-on Tuscan cooking class and learn to prepare a full regional meal. Sit down to enjoy your handmade feast with new friends and a glass of Chianti.
DAY 8 - TRAIN TO ROME & TRASTEVERE FOOD & WINE TOUR
Travel to Rome by high-speed train and check into your boutique hotel in the Eternal City. In the evening, explore the charming Trastevere neighborhood with a local food expert. Taste Roman street food, wine, and unforgettable bites as you explore cobblestone alleyways.
DAY 9 - PIZZA & TIRAMISU MASTERCLASS IN ROME
Today’s experience is pure Italian comfort: learn to make pizza from scratch with an expert pizzaiolo. Craft your own dough, choose your toppings, and bake the perfect pie—then whip up classic tiramisù. Enjoy your meal and raise a toast to your unforgettable culinary journey.
DAY 10 - ARRIVEDERCI, ITALIA!
After breakfast, say goodbye to Italy with a heart (and belly) full of memories. Optional private transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Rome. Ciao for now—and until your next bite of Italy!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Wine & Olive Oil Tour in Tuscan: Boutique estates, Chianti tastings, and vineyard lunches
- Food Valley Experience: Behind-the-scenes visits to producers of Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamic
- 3 Hands-On Cooking Classes: Make tortellini in Bologna, Tuscan dishes in Florence, and pizza & tiramisù in Rome
- Authentic Roman Pizza Experience: Learn to craft pizza like a local, from dough to stone oven
- Local-Led Food Tours: Venice’s bacari, Trastevere’s food scene, and Florence’s lively markets
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