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Food & Wine Tour of Italy, 11 Day Private Luxury Tour
Food & Wine Tour of Italy, 11 Day Private Luxury Tour
This tour focuses on the superb food and wine of northern Italy, uncovering how geography and history have influenced regional variation. Experience the best of the many local specialties through wine tastings, market visits, cooking classes and culinary touring.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Piedmont, Italy
Private arrival transfer to hotel
Accommodation in Le Langhe at luxury hotel
Day 2: Piedmont, Italy
Full-day private excursion to Alba* and nearby towns
Hill towns, wineries, markets, medieval castles, food and wine tasting
*includes tickets to Alba International Truffle Fair (seasonal)
Day 3: Bologna, Italy
Private transfer to Bologna
Accommodation in Bologna at luxury hotel
Afternoon walking tour: markets, salumerias, pasta shops, frescoed porticoes, churches, museums
Day 4: Bologna, Italy
Full-day private excursion to Parma and Modena
Visits to producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar
Day 5: Tuscany, Italy
Private transfer to Tuscany
Accommodation in Tuscany at ultra-luxury resort.
Day 6: Tuscany, Italy
Full-day private food and wine touring in Tuscan hill towns and villages such as Pienza and Montalcino
Day 7: Tuscany, Italy
At leisure at resort
Activities can be arranged upon request: olive oil touring, winery tour and wine tasting, truffle hunting, cooking class
Day 8: Florence, Italy
Private transfer to hotel
Touring of Siena and winery lunch en route
Accommodation in Florence at ultra-luxury hotel: St. Regis Florence or Four Seasons Florence
Day 9: Florence, Italy
Half-day private tour with expert guide
Noted museums, markets, interesting neighborhoods, specialty shops, insider access
Day 10: Florence, Italy
Private cooking class or excursion to Bolgheri wine region
Day 11: Florence, Italy
Private airport transfer
Included
- Personalized private touring with expert guides and drivers
- Preferred rooms at the very best hotels
- Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Restaurant and spa reservations, performance and sporting event ticket arrangements
- Admission fees
- Internal transportation, including flights (unless indicated otherwise) and private airport transfers
- Around-the-clock support in each destination during the trip
- Unique, insider travel experiences and access to Artisans of Leisure's network of experts worldwide
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