Gastronomic Delights of Emilia-Romagna & Piemonte
14 DAYS, 13 NIGHTS
Savoring a delicious plate of pasta with truffles shaved atop all washed down with a large gulp of Barolo in an Italian piazza - could one wish for a better afternoon than this? If you have a real love for rich and mouth-watering foods, then this Italian tour through Piemonte and Emiglia-Romana is calling your name.
Piemonte, the land of hazelnuts, truffles, and Barolo wine, is a food lover’s paradise. Every year, the small town of Alba hosts its annual Truffle Festival to mark the start of the truffle season. While there are many types of truffles, it's the White Piemonte Truffle that reigns dominant here. Where you can find great truffles, you’re sure to find great wines and the same is true for the Piemonte region. Here, you’ll taste some of the greatest Italian wines, the Barolo & Barbaresco red wines.
Between Piemonte and the Emilia-Romagna capital of Bologna, you’ll find the towns of Modena, Parma, and Reggio Emilia, the home to the trifecta of Italian delicacies - Modenese balsamic vinegar, Parma ham, and Parmigiano Reggiano. We’ll also stop by the Ferrari museum and take part in some fun high-speed racing aboard a Ferrari race car!
Bologna marks another important capital of food and architecture on the Italian peninsula. Home to bolognese sauce and mortadella, Bologna is well-known for its culinary treasures. Here you’ll take part in a special pasta-making class from a certified expert Italian grandma. We’ll also visit the oldest university in Europe, the University of Bologna with its famous UNESCO-certified porticoes.
Loosen your belts - this adventure is for the ultimate foodie who wants to experience the best of Italian cuisine!
TRIP SUMMARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN MILAN
DAY 2: ALBA
DAY 3: BAROLO WINERIES
DAY 4: TRUFFLE HUNTING
DAY 5: SACRA DI SAN MICHELE
DAY 6: TORINO
DAY 7: ASTI & PIACENZA
DAY 8: MODENA & FERRARI MUSEUM
DAY 9: PARMA & REGGIO EMILIA
DAY 10: BOLOGNA
DAY 11: PASTA MAKING CLASS & RAVENNA
DAY 12: FERRARA
DAY 13: MILAN
DAY 14: DEPART
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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Traditional Italian Breakfast
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Expert Local Guide
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Private luxury transfers
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Luxury accommodations
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Private tours at each destination
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Welcome Dinner and Farewell Lunch
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A Michelin-Starred Lunch
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Restaurant recommendations and booking assistance
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
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Truffle Hunting
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Barolo Wine Tasting
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Balsamic Vinegar, Prosciutto & Parmesano Reggiano Tour & Tasting
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Pasta Making Class
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Ferrari Museum & Test Driving
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Centuries old monastery and fortress set atop a formidable mountaintop
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Walking Tour of Historical Bologna and its porticoes
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Viewing of Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper painting
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
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MILAN
HOTEL INDIGO MILANO
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ALBA
CASTELLO GUARENE
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BOLOGNA
HOTEL CORONA D'ORO
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MILAN
BULGARI HOTEL MILANO
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TORINO
TURIN PALACE HOTEL
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BOLOGNA
MASSIMO BOTTURA'S CASA
MARIA LUIGIA
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ALBA
RELAIS VILLA D'AMELIA
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TORINO
NH TORINO SANTO STEFANO
*Total Price varies based on Accommodation choice