A Taste of Italy

Personalized Vacation Package

Bologna, Montepulciano, Rome & Lecce

13 Days, 12 Nights

from $7,960pp*

Our Package Price Includes US flights

Vacation Highlights

A private gastronomic tour of the king of Italian cheeses and Modena’s “black gold”: Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsmic vinegar.
Luxury transportation as you tour around the Tuscan vineyards, where you'll soak in the stunning scenery with beautiful wines.
A gustatory journey around Rome (walking food tour, cooking class, aperitif & Colosseum visit), then a sumptuous journey of Apulian Cuisine in Lecce.

Authentic private & small-group tours, premium attractions

Premium, highly-rated city-center accommodations

Fast, convenient intercity travel

Private airport transfers

24-hour customer support while on vacation

Round trip standard economy airfare from the US

What's Included

* Seasonal rates may vary. Listed price is from Chicago, but you can fly from your preferred airport. Includes 1 checked, 1 carry-on & 1 personal bag per person. Price includes all airline taxes, fees & surcharges. Economy (advance seat reservation cost not included).

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About This Vacation

A culinary pilgrimage through Italy begins in Bologna, the nation’s gastronomic capital, where the air is rich with the scent of simmering ragù and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Next, travel to the hilltop beauty of Montepulciano to swirl a glass of bold Vino Nobile amidst the rolling vineyards of Tuscany. The journey intensifies in Rome, where simple ingredients are elevated to high art served in sun-drenched piazzas. Finally, head south to Lecce, the "Florence of the South," to discover the flavors of Puglia, pairing robust Primitivo wines with handmade orecchiette and golden olive oils that taste of the Mediterranean summer.

Customizable Day-by-day Itinerary

All of our tailor-made packages depart on the dates you choose. Small group and private tours feature local, expert guides. Send us a message if you want to customize the itinerary, or for any other special request.

1 Bologna

Bologna

Arrive in Bologna and take a private transfer to your city center hotel. Relax.

2 Bologna

Bologna

Discover the secrets of the king of Italian cheeses, parmigiano reggiano, and Modena's “black gold”, basalmic vinegar, on your full-day private food tour of the region.

3 Bologna

Bologna

Wander the porticoes of Bologna, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy some of the finest cuisine in the country.

4 Montepulciano

Montepulciano

Take the train to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme (3hr) and a private transfer to your hotel in Montepulciano.

5 Montepulciano

Montepulciano

Savor the the rich and diverse flavors of Tuscany on your private, full-day food & wine tour with luxury transportation.

6 Montepulciano

Montepulciano

Rest and relax in the Tuscan sun.

7 Rome

Rome

Take the train to Rome (2hr) and enjoy a free afternoon to explore.

8 Rome

Rome

Learn how to make traditional Roman pasta dishes in a sixteenth century historic building, generally off limits to tourists.

9 Rome

Rome

Find your favorite treat on your gastronomic walk through one of Rome's most delicious districts: Trastevere.

10 Lecce

Lecce

Take the train down to Lecce (6hr) and a private transfer to your hotel.

11 Lecce

Lecce

Enjoy a full-day, slow-food, private tour of Apulian cuisine that includes visits to Alberobello and Ostuni. You'll also experience an olive oil tasting and a lunch at a classic Apulian restaurant with local wine.