Milan | Taste of Italy

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A journey through Italy's culinary traditions and iconic cities.  Designed for travellers who want to discover Italy through its gastronomy, this escorted journey travels from Milan to Rome by high-speed train, exploring the culinary traditions of Bologna, Florence, Tuscany, and the Eternal City.  Food tours, wine and olive oil tastings, hands-on cooking classes, and dinners among the vineyards are paired with iconic landmarks and time to explore independently, revealing how deeply food is woven into Italy’s culture and identity.

Day 1: Milan Arrival

Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your transfer to the hotel. After check-in, spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city or relaxing. 

Day 2: Milan | Bologna | Florence

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.  Depart from Milan and travel by high-speed train to Bologna, where a guided food tour introduces you to the city through its traditional specialties and historic streets. After some time at leisure, continue to Florence to explore its Renaissance heart and meet Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Florence. (B,L)

Day 3: Florence | Chianti | Florence

Breakfast at your hotel.  Journey into the hills of Chianti, beginning with wine and olive oil tastings at a local estate.  At a second winery, enjoy regional wines paired with Tuscan cold cuts, cantucci and Vin Santo. Discover the art of terracotta, take part in a wine lab, then return to Florence for a Tuscan cooking class and dinner. Overnight in Florence. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Florence | Monteriggioni | Florence

Breakfast at your hotel.  Enjoy a free morning in Florence, with the opportunity to join Awakening the Duomo or other experiences.  Lunch at leisure.  Later, wander through the medieval village of Monteriggioni, taste local products and end the day with a barbecue among the vineyards as the sun sets over the Tuscan countryside. Overnight in Florence. (B,D)

Day 5: Florence | Rome

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.  Travel by high-speed train to Rome and discover its culinary traditions on a guided food tour through the Jewish Ghetto or Trastevere.  After some time at leisure, step back into the ancient world at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, followed by exclusive access to the Case Romane del Celio.  Dinner at leisure.  Overnight in Rome. (B,L)

Day 6: Rome

Breakfast at your hotel.  Spend the day discovering Rome at your own pace or choose another experience, such as the Vatican Museums or Pantheon.  Lunch at leisure.  In the evening, explore the traditions of Roman cuisine during a hands-on cooking class, followed by dinner featuring the dishes prepared together. Overnight in Rome. (B,D)

Day 7: Rome | Tivoli | Frascati | Rome

Breakfast at your hotel.  Leave the city behind for the landscapes surrounding Rome, tasting local products and olive oil beneath Tivoli’s historic aqueduct. Discover the fountains and gardens of Villa d’Este, explore Tivoli with a local guide, then continue to Frascati for a winery tasting and a convivial dinner at a traditional fraschetta.  Overnight in Rome.  (B,L,D)

Day 8: Rome Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your private transfer to the airport. This marks the end of your tour. Arrivederci! (B)

Guaranteed departures:

Tour departs on Saturdays: May 8th, June 5th, July 10th, September 11th, October 9th