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Food & Wine Tour of Italy - Private Luxury Italy Tours (11 days)

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Artisans of Leisure

Piedmont, Italy to Florence, Italy

Valid for Departures Now Through: 03 May 2027
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FOOD & WINE TOUR OF ITALY: Piedmont, Bologna & Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Florence

An exclusive private tour of Italy for the most discerning luxury traveler.

This tour focuses on the superb food and wine of northern Italy, uncovering how geography and history have influenced regional variation. Experience the best of the many local specialties through wine tastings, market visits, cooking classes and culinary touring.

Itinerary

Day 1
Piedmont, Italy

Hotel: Relais San Maurizio
Meals: None

FOOD & WINE TOUR OF ITALY: Piedmont, Bologna & Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Florence

An exclusive private tour of Italy for the most discerning luxury traveler.

Private arrival transfer to hotel

Accommodation in Le Langhe at luxury hotel

Day 2
Piedmont, Italy

Hotel: Relais San Maurizio
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private excursion to Alba* and nearby towns

Hill towns, wineries, markets, medieval castles, food and wine tasting

*includes tickets to Alba International Truffle Fair (seasonal)

Day 3
Bologna, Italy

Hotel: Grand Hotel Majestic Gia’ Baglioni
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Bologna

Accommodation in Bologna at luxury hotel

Afternoon walking tour: markets, salumerias, pasta shops, frescoed porticoes, churches, museums

Day 4
Bologna, Italy

Hotel: Grand Hotel Majestic Gia’ Baglioni
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private excursion to Parma and Modena

Visits to producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar

Day 5
Tuscany, Italy

Hotel: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Tuscany

Accommodation in Tuscany at ultra-luxury resort

Day 6
Tuscany, Italy

Hotel: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private food and wine touring in Tuscan hill towns and villages such as Pienza and Montalcino

Day 7
Tuscany, Italy

Hotel: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Meals: Breakfast

At leisure at resort

Activities can be arranged upon request: olive oil touring, winery tour and wine tasting, truffle hunting, cooking class

Day 8
Florence, Italy

Hotel: The St. Regis Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Private trasfer to hotel

Touring of Siena and winery lunch en route

Accommodation in Florence at ultra-luxury hotel: St. Regis Florence or Four Seasons Florence

Day 9
Florence, Italy

Hotel: The St. Regis Florence
Meals: Breakfast

Half-day private tour with expert guide

Noted museums, markets, interesting neighborhoods, specialty shops, insider access

Day 10
Florence, Italy

Hotel: The St. Regis Florence
Meals: Breakfast

Private cooking class or excursion to Bolgheri wine region

Day 11
Florence, Italy

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast

Private airport transfer

Virtuoso Benefits

Artisans of Leisure is an exclusive tour supplier for Virtuoso. All tours depart daily and are private, highly personalized and luxurious. Virtuoso travelers receive amenities and VIP treatment on all Artisans of Leisure tours.

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