Food & Wine: Northern Italy & the Italian Riviera
12 days | 14 days with Venice extension
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.
Reviews
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.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
- A great price locked in today
- 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes