Foodie Italy: a gastronomic journey from Rome to Venice

9 days
About this activity
This tour will take you along some of the most beautiful art cities of Italy, a real crab for culture and taste. Discover the most authentic Italian food and culinary traditions from local markets to boutique wineries meeting producers of excellent “made in Italy” foods and wines. In this gastronomic adventure from South to North, you will have the chance to taste high-quality products, get involved in cooking classes, learn about the production process and undestand the diffent regional cuisine. Through food and wine, you will step in to the most authentic side of Italy. Combining culture and taste you will discover hidden gems of the most beautiful Italian cities eating like a local with locals!
• Discover the vibrant Trastevere area eating like a local, with locals!
• Shop in a farmers' market and learn how to cook a traditional Italian lunch
• Explore the genuine Roman countryside where you will meet Frascati wine & food producers
• Treat yourself with an exclusive dinner in a boutique winery Chianti hills
• Be surprised by the colours of Rialto Market and taste the local “cicchetti”, the real Venetian tapas
• Be involved in hands-on cooking classes and learn how to prepare a real Italian meal
Included
  • 3 nights in Hotel 4* in Rome (Hotel Palladium Palace or similar)
  • 2 nights in Hotel 4* in Florence (Hotel Cellai or similar)
  • 2 nights in hotel 4* in Bologna (Hotel Mercure Bologna or similar)
  • 2 nights in hotel 3* on Venice island (Hotel Il Mercante di Venezia or similar)
  • Private transfer by car from Rome airport to the hotel
  • Private transfer by water taxi from the hotel to the airport in Venice
  • Food Tours (small group tours 8-16 people maximum): Trastevere Evening Food Tour; Frascati wine tour with lunch; Chianti wine & food tour with expert sommelier including lunch; Bologna Food tour with lunch; Venice cicchetti food tour
  • Cooking classes/workshops: Rome markets & traditional lunch; Florence Pizza & Gelato making
  • Breakfast
  • Wine & food tastings as per programme
Not included
  • Flights
  • Local city taxes (to pay on the spot)
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance (available on request)
  • Everything not listed under item “the tour includes
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Customizations available on request.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70% Original
65%