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Italy Real Food Adventure

Italy Real Food Adventure

Italians are the masters of creating simple dishes that sing with flavour. Regional, seasonal and as fresh as possible, Italy’s cuisine is hearty, satisfying and made with heart. Inspired by the kitchens of the nonna, Italy’s food is authentic and surprising – pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the diverse array of unforgettable food you’ll find on this adventure that travels from Venice to Rome via San Gimignano and Bologna.

Activities

  • Venice – Welcome Aperitivo
  • Venice – Cicchetti Tour & Tasting
  • Venice – Venetian Breakfast and Market Tour
  • Bologna – Pasta Making Class including Dinner
  • Modena – Acetaia Visit
  • Modena – Trattoria Lunch
  • Agriturismo – Olive Oil tasting
  • Agriturismo – Wine Tour and Tasting
  • San Gimignano – Orientation Walk and Town Tour
  • San Gimignano – Gelateria visit

Highlights

  • Italy is a foodie’s paradise, but as a visitor it can be hard to escape the tourist traps. Your local leaders will give you an insider’s guide to this epicurean wonderland
  • This trip takes in some of the titans of regional Italian cuisine – Rome (Lazio region), Tuscany, Emilia Romagna and the Veneto
  • Tasting the real balsamic vinegar in an acetaia (vinegar loft) is a revelation – it’ll be hard to go back to the mass-produced version after this
  • A farmstay in Tuscany gives you an insider’s glimpse of wine and olive production in this iconic region
  • Had too much of the good life? Shake things up by walking part of the pilgrim’s route, the glorious Via Francigena
  • With hands-on cooking classes led by local masters, you’ll learn to roll pasta like a pro, and prepare an authentic tagliatelle al ragu in the city where it all started

06/30/2023 through 10/08/2024
06/30/2023 through 10/11/2024

Day 1 Venice
Day 2 Venice
Day 3 Bologna
Day 4 Emilia-Romagna
Day 5 San Gimignano
Day 6 San Gimignano
Day 7 Rome
Day 8 Rome

Bologna

Located in North-Central Italy at the foot of the Apennines, it is northeast of Florence.

07/07/23 - 07/14/23

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08/04/23 - 08/11/23

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09/15/23 - 09/22/23

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09/22/23 - 09/29/23

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09/29/23 - 10/06/23

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10/20/23 - 10/27/23

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