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Food & Wine: Northern Italy & the Italian Riviera

12 days  |  14 days with Venice extension

Group size
12–22 travelers
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Two words to sum up northern Italy? Great. Food.

Eating isn’t just a part of the daily grind here—it’s a full-on art form. Stand beside the masters in their kitchens, farms, and wineries and learn the ins and outs of the region’s knockout delights. From wine on the Riviera to Parmigiano-Reggiano in Parma to fresh-cooked tagliatelle in Bologna, prepare to indulge in the best the region has to offer on this small group Food & Wine Tour.

Your tour package includes

  • 10 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 10 breakfasts
  • 3 lunches
  • 4 dinners with beer or wine
  • 2 wine tastings
  • 4 food tastings
  • 1 cooking class
  • 6 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

  • Turin’s Palazzo Madama
  • Alba truffle hunt
  • Castle of Grinzane Cavour
  • Barolo wine tasting
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano tasting
  • Balsamic vinegar tasting
  • Piazza Maggiore market
  • Pasta-making class
  • Valpolicella wine tasting
  • Verona Arena

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Milan today.

Turin

Day 2: Arrival in Milan & transfer to Turin

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Italy! Arrive in Milan, then transfer to your hotel in Turin and get settled in. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Hotel Victoria Torino

This classic hotel is located in the heart of Turin. Guests enjoy the luxury spa, complimentary bicycles, and on-site coffee house. Nearby you’ll find Valentino Park, Valentino Castle, and the Egyptian Museum.

Park Hotel Suisse

This modern hotel is located in Santa Margherita Ligure on the Italian Riviera. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, bar, and bicycle rentals. Nearby you'll find Santa Margherita Ligure Castle, Villa Durazzo, and beautiful beaches.

Hotel Roma

This classic hotel is located in Bologna's historic center. Guest's enjoy the outdoor terrace, on-site coffee house, and bar. Nearby you'll find the Towers of Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, and the Archaeological Museum of Bologna.

Hotel Veronesi La Torre

This historic hotel is located in the Verona Countryside town of Dossobuono. Guests enjoy the hotel grounds which are in an ancient, renovated monastery as well as an outdoor pool, wellness center, and on-site coffee house. The...

Hotel Santa Marina Venezia

This elegant hotel is located in the Castello neighborhood of Venice. Guests enjoy an outdoor terrace, bar, and lounge. Nearby you’ll find St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, and Casa di Marco Polo.

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Flights

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