13 Day Italy Food & Wine Tour Package

Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival in Rome, your private driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy a leisurely evening stroll through the charming streets of Rome, perhaps stopping for your first taste of authentic Italian gelato.

Start your day with a guided food tour of Rome. Sample local specialties like supplì (fried rice balls) and carciofi alla giudia (Jewish-style artichokes). Visit the historic Campo de’ Fiori market, where you can learn about fresh ingredients. In the afternoon, enjoy a private tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum: Guided Tour with Priority Entrance. In the evening you have the option of doing a private tour of Rome by night with a luxury vehicle and english speaking driver/guide.

After breakfast, visit Vatican City for a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy lunch at a nearby café before heading to Join a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare classic Roman dishes using fresh ingredients. Enjoy your culinary creations for dinner.

Depart for Tuscany, with a scenic drive through rolling hills and vineyards with a stop for lunch in Orvieto an amazing old Etruscan town. Arrive in the Chianti wine region. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.

Spend the day in Florence, where art and cuisine blend seamlessly. Visit the Mercato Centrale to sample local cheeses, cured meats, and pastries. Take a guided tour of the city, visiting landmarks like the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. In the evening, savor a Florentine steak dinner paired with local Chianti.

Take a day trip to San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers and gelato. Enjoy lunch at a local trattoria, then continue to Volterra for wine tasting and exploring this charming town. Return to Florence for the night.

Travel to Venice with a stop at the Ferrari Museum on the way. A local host will meet you in Venice and take you to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a gondola ride through the canals, followed by a food tour that showcases Venetian specialties such as cicchetti (small snacks) and sarde in saor (sweet-and-sour sardines).

Take a boat trip to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano. Visit a glass-blowing factory in Murano and enjoy the colorful houses in Burano. Return to Venice for dinner and a Gondola ride, enjoying fresh seafood dishes paired with local wines.

Depart for Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. After settling in, explore the city with a focus on its culinary scene. Visit the famous Eataly for tastings of local products. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Milanese restaurant, trying dishes like osso buco and risotto alla Milanese.

Travel to beautiful Lake Como. Spend the day exploring with a private boat and captain the charming towns along the lake, including Bellagio and Varenna. Enjoy a lakeside lunch featuring local fish and other regional specialties. Take a scenic boat ride before returning to Milan for the night.

Head to the Piedmont region for an unforgettable truffle hunting experience. Accompanied by expert truffle hunters and their dogs, search for these culinary treasures before enjoying a truffle-themed lunch at a local agriturismo.

Explore the Barolo wine region, known for its prestigious red wines. Visit several wineries, learn about the winemaking process, and indulge in tastings paired with local cheeses and cured meats. Enjoy a farewell dinner featuring exquisite regional dishes and wines.

After breakfast, enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Milan. Your private transportation will take you to the airport for your departure, filled with wonderful memories of your culinary adventure through Italy.