Take your tastebuds on an unforgettable Italy culinary tour and experience the unique cultures of 3 different Italian regions through their gastronomy.
Within a few kilometres you will discover radically different ingredients and culinary traditions while immersed in breathtaking landscapes. Connect with local people, and artisans, and travel off the beaten path to get in touch with Italy’s most authentic side.
This culinary adventure will take you through some of Italy’s most spectacular landscapes. From the UNESCO World Heritage vineyard-laden hills of Piedmont to the spectacular rugged coast of Liguria to one of Italy’s most iconic culinary centres of Parma, this itinerary is sure to impress. Stay in charming accommodations and explore these extraordinary Italian regions with local insiders.
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Highlights of this Italy Culinary Tour
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THIS IS A CUSTOMIZABLE ITINERARY FOR GROUPS OF ALL SIZES.
DATES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAY 1: WELCOME TO PIEDMONT UNESCO HILLS
Welcome to Italy! Your driver will pick you up in Milan airport and transfer to the Langhe area in Piedmont. Check-in at your boutique hotel and prepare yourself for a tasting dinner that will immerse you in Piedmont flavours.
Overnight in the Langhe area
Meals: D
ACCOMMODATIONS: Ramathra Fort
Day 2 – LANGHE HILLS FOOD AND WINE
Panoramic tour in the Barbaresco wine area, along with the Unesco World Heritage vineyard landscapes. During the tour, you will visit a well-known wine cellar in the Barbaresco area for a tasting.
Then you will meet a small traditional cheese producer: and tasty lunch with the cheese maker.
Later in the afternoon, a short transfer to experience a local cookery course in a small and familiar cooking school. Preparation of a traditional menu to discover the roots of our local food & wine culture, picking up some of the secrets behind the flavours and ingredients from an expert cook, alongside magical ways of combining them to create the dishes of the Langhe and Roero in order to take a part of our land back home forever. After the course, dinner with the dishes prepared to toast to the wine &food valley. Back to your accommodation by the driver.
Overnight in the Langhe area
Meals: B L D
DAY 3: LIVE LA DOLCE VITA IN PORTOFINO
Transfer to Santa Margherita, in the Italian Riviera (about 2,5 hours drive). Check-in at your elegant hotel.
In the afternoon start living the special Dolce Vita atmosphere with a guided visit to Santa Margherita and Portofino.
Dinner in a typical restaurant in Santa Margherita.
Overnight in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Meals: B D
DAY 4: GENOA’S AUTHENTIC CHARM
Today your local insider will make you discover Genoa’s medieval historical center with its ancient food and artisans’ shops.
Then you will be welcomed in a noble Renaissance palace where our traditional food expert will teach you to prepare the famous PESTO sauce made with mortar and pestle. In the end, you will enjoy what you have prepared sipping local wine.
Overnight in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Meals: B L
DAY 5: EXPLORE THE PICTURESQUE CINQUE TERRE
A full day to immerse yourselves in the picturesque atmosphere of the Cinque Terre accompanied by your local insider (guide with minimum 4 people otherwise visit on their own). You will explore the 5 fishing villages and stop for lunch in a lovely restaurant to taste local specialties.
Transportation by train.
Overnight in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Meals: B L
DAY 6: TOWARD PARMA WITH A SPECIAL COOKING CLASS
Enjoy the morning to relax by the sea or do some shopping in Santa Margherita.
In the early afternoon, private transfer to Parma where you will enjoy a special cooking class* where will learn to prepare the famous Tortelli stuffed pasta and other local specialties and have a delicious dinner.
Overnight in Parma
Meals: B D
DAY 7: EMILIA ROMAGNA FLAVOURS
Today, become immersed in the flavours of Emilia Romagna. Discover the treasures of the Italian Food Valley: visit a diary producing Parmigiano Reggiano, a historical “acetaia” where you will learn the secrets of balsamic vinegar and a producer of the famous Prosciutto di Parma. During the tour* you will taste local specialties in a lovely “trattoria”.
Overnight in Parma.
Meals: B L
DAY 8: EXPLORE PARMA THEN MILAN
Morning at disposal to explore the magnificent historical center of Parma and may be do some shopping. At lunch you will be welcomed in a traditional restaurant.
In the afternoon transfer by train to Milan where the tour ends.
Meals: B L
Optional night in Milan to be quoted separately or extend to another part of Italy!
Tour Exclusions
IMPORTANT NOTES
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change. Although we always do our best to stick to the itinerary, due to the ever-changing nature of Mother Nature, activities, hotels, and visits are subject to change due to forces beyond our control.
FLIGHTS: Please do not purchase your flights until this tour is confirmed.
PASSPORTS: Must be valid for at least 6 months upon return date to your home country. Proper documentation is the responsibility of each traveller.
VISAS & VACCINATIONS: Responsibility of the traveller. VISAS (responsibility of the traveller) – Many nationalities do need a visa to enter Nepal.
Date: Custom Departure available upon request
Prices from: $4195 USD per participant based on Double / Twin accommodation
*Please note, that the hotels and routing of this tour can be altered to best suit your needs. Prices may vary.
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Waiver Form
All participants will be required to sign a Waiver Form prior to departure.
Recommended Stays:
PIEDMONT – Corte Gondina
LIGURIA – Mediterraneo Emotional Spa – Santa Margherita Ligure
EMILIA ROMAGNA – Starhotel du Parc – Parma
*Hotels are subject to change due to availability
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