12 Days Buon Taste & Flavours Tour Package
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Priced From: $3,499 ( Prices are Perperson Double Occupancy, Land Only )
Dates: Sep, Oct
Cities/Regions: Perugia, Siena, Florence, Parma, Torino
Highlights: Guided Tours of the Winemaking Cellars, Wine Zone, Cooking Lessons & Sightseeing
Includes: 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Usa - italy
Independent overnight flight from USA to Rome airport (FCO) or Florence airport (FLR).
Day 2 - Perugia
After individual arrival and check-in at hotel, we visit Perugina, to enjoy a cooking lesson and chocolate tasting. Next we visit the famous “Lungarotti Wine and Oil Museum” (tasting included). Tonight, dinner in an elegant restaurant. (L D)
Day 3 - Cucina ruspante day trip
This morning we reach Spello in the Umbrian Valley. Continuing to Montefalco we enjoy a tasting of the local Sagrantino wine. Tonight, participate in a high level cooking lesson, using fresh local produce.Later, we enjoy an Italian aperitif and savorour creations. (BB D)
Day 4 - Siena - montepulciano
 After breakfast, we leave for Montepulciano to enjoy the tasty local products. This afternoon,reach Siena where a local guide will lead our walking tour. Tonight we dine surrounded by vineyards! (BB LL D)
Day 5 - Chianti day
A full day in Chianti. In Montalcino after a private tasting of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan vintages we visit a mill and learn about extra-virgin olive oil. This afternoon,an excursion to San Gimignano to visit wine cellars and enjoy a delightful tasting. (BB LL)
Day 6 - Florence day
This morning, we transfer to Florence and meet our guide. for a gourmet walking tour.Free afternoon, or choose an OPTIONAL classic cooking lesson with one of the city’s best cooking schools. (BB)
Day 7 - Florence - emilia romagna
Changing regions, we visit Emilia Romagna. Morning departure to Bologna and half dayguided gourmet walking tour. This afternoon, we reach Modena, famous for itsBalsamic Vinegar. We learn its history and production techniques. Enjoy dinner featuring
typical Modenese cuisine. (BB D)
Day 8 - Parmesan day at parma
This morning, we visit the factory where the world famous Parmigiano Reggiano is produced. We also visit a “prosciuttificio”and enjoy a tasting accompanied by a glass of Lambrusco. This afternoon, there is an OPTIONA L opportunity for a culinary
Day 9 - Ricordanze dei sapori
Today the castles of the Ducato di Parma and Piacenza. We visit the Salame Felino and Prosciutto Museums and discover the food culture and traditions of this area. Dinner in a medieval castle. (BB D)
Day 10 - Italy - usa or extension
Check-out and individual departure. OR Possible extension to Piedmont and Langhe. Checkout of the Parma hotel. This afternoon, transfer to Langhe to visit the “Banca del Vino” and the “Università del Gusto”. Tonight, enjoy dinner in a wonderful restaurant adhering to the “Slow Food Italia” standards of eating good food in the traditional way. (BB D)
Day 11 - Torino
After breakfast, we visit Torino and we can lunch at the store of “Slow Food”. We have the option to remain in Langhe to discover the area on our own. (BB)
Day 12 - Italy - usa
After breakfast, individual departure to airport or rail station. (BB)
Meal Legends:
(BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
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