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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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