Destination
Destination
Venice, the Dolomites, Milan & Lake Como
Duration
Duration
11 Nights
12 Days
Accommodation
Accommodation
Deluxe / Superior Rooms
at 4☆ & 5☆ Hotels
Meals
Meals
Daily Buffet Breakfasts
1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 2 Wine Tastings
Transportation
Transportation
Touring by Mercedes-Benz
Luxury Vehicles
Guides and Museums
Guides & Museums
Private Guided Tours
Skip-the-Line Tickets

Journey Introduction

This extraordinary journey is a true celebration of Italian excellence, where iconic landscapes, centuries-old culture, and culinary heritage blend into an exclusive itinerary designed for refined and discerning travelers.

From the Renaissance grandeur of Florence to the rolling vineyards of Chianti and Val d’Orcia, from the dramatic cliffs of the Cinque Terre to the heart of Emilia-Romagna’s renowned “Food Valley,” each destination has been carefully selected to deliver private, immersive, and deeply authentic experiences.

This is not merely a culinary tour — it is a sensory voyage through Italy’s finest expressions of taste and tradition. Prestigious winery tastings, truffle hunting in Tuscany, hands-on cooking experiences with local chefs, visits to historic Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma producers, and private boat excursions along the Ligurian coast all combine into a seamless luxury experience.
A journey that harmoniously blends culture, gastronomy, and the Italian lifestyle, offering elegance, authenticity, and uncompromising comfort throughout.

Day 1

Welcome to Italy: From Your Arrival in Rome to the Renaissance Elegance of Florence

Private Executive Transfer from Rome FCO to Florence
Arrival and Check-in at Selected 4* Hotel in the Historic Center of Florence (Hotel Santa Maria Novella 4* or Similar)
Time at Leisure in Florence

Day 2

Renaissance Florence & Culinary Excellence: Masterpieces, Heritage and Gourmet Traditions

Private Guided Tour of Florence’s Historic Center
Private Visit to the Accademia Gallery with Priority Access
Exclusive Gourmet Street Food Experience in Florence
Leisure Time for Luxury Shopping & Artisan Discoveries

Day 3

Tuscan Treasures: Siena, Truffle Hunting & Chianti Wine Estate Experience

Siena: Private Guided Tour of the Medieval Heart
Truffle Hunting in the Chianti Woods with Local Expert
Chianti Wine Estate: Visit & Tasting
Tuscan Cooking Class with Lunch

Day 4

Iconic Val d’Orcia: Brunello, Pecorino & Vino Nobile in a Timeless Landscape

Private Truffle Hunting Experience with Local Expert
Montalcino & Brunello: Visit to a Top Winery with Premium Tasting
Pienza: Historic Farmhouse Experience with Pecorino Tasting & Traditional Lunch
Montepulciano: Village Stroll & Vino Nobile Tasting in a Historic Cellar

Day 5

From Marble Quarries to the Ligurian Sea: Carrara, Colonnata & Exclusive Arrival in Portovenere

Private Transfer from Florence to the Ligurian Riviera
Carrara: Exclusive Visit to the Marble Quarries of the Apuan Alps
Colonnata: Traditional Lardo IGP Experience with Tasting in a Historic Larderia
Arrival in Portovenere & Check-in at Seaside Hotel (Grand Hotel Portovenere or Similar)

Day 6

Cinque Terre by Sea: Private Yacht Experience Among Iconic Villages & Riviera Flavors

Full-Day Private Boat Cruise Along the Cinque Terre
Stop in Riomaggiore & Manarola: Exploring the Vertical Villages
Seaside Lunch in Vernazza at a Traditional Restaurant
Monterosso al Mare & Private Return to the Hotel

Day 7

Riviera Lifestyle: The Art of Pesto in Rapallo & Timeless Elegance in Portofino

Gourmet Cooking Class in Rapallo: Handmade Trofie & Authentic Pesto
Portofino: Elegant Stroll Through the Harbor, Boutiques & Panoramic Views
Seaside Artisanal Gelato Break
Return to the Hotel

Day 8

From the Ligurian Riviera to Italy’s Food Valley: Prosciutto di Parma & Parmigiano Reggiano Excellence

Private Transfer from Portovenere to Parma
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP: Visit to a Historic Dairy & Technical Tasting
Prosciutto di Parma DOP: Visit to a Ham Producer with Tasting Lunch
Arrival in Parma & Check-in at Selected 4* Hotel

Day 9

Modena & Bologna: Balsamic Heritage, Lambrusco Excellence & Emilian Culinary Icons

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP: Private Visit to a Historic Acetaia
Lambrusco Wine Tasting at a Selected Winery
Lunch at a Historic Restaurant Featuring Iconic Emilian Recipes (Tortellini and Lasagna)
Bologna: Historic Center Visit & Shopping Under the UNESCO Porticoes

Day 10

Parma at Leisure: Art, Boutiques & Gourmet Discoveries

Dinner suggested at Historic Restaurant “Cocchi”

Day 11

From Emilia’s Culinary Heart to the Sophisticated Capital of Style: Arrival in Milan

Private Transfer from Parma to Milan
Panoramic Introduction to Milan & Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Center
Exclusive Milanese Aperitivo at a Private Club
Gourmet Dinner Featuring Traditional Milanese Specialties (Risotto alla Milanese & More)
Arrival & Check-in at Selected Hotel

Day 12

Departure from Italy: Private Transfer to Milan Malpensa

Private Transfer to International Airport
Transfer in a Premium Executive Vehicle to:
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

TOUR FEATURES

First-class 4★ boutique and historic hotels for 11 nights

Accommodation:
Deluxe / Superior Room Category

Included meals:
Daily buffet breakfasts
2 Lunches
1 Dinner
Florence Gourmet Street Food Experience

Selected luxury hotels throughout your journey

4 NightsFlorence – Hotel Santa Maria Novella — 4★ Boutique Hotel or similar
3 NightsPortovenere – Grand Hotel Portovenere — 4★ Seafront Historic Hotel or similar
3 NightsParma – Hotel Palazzo Dalla Rosa Prati — 4★ Historic Residence or similar
1 NightsMilan – UNA Hotel Cusani Milan — 4★ or similar

Wine Estate Experiences

Chianti Classico Wine Estate Visit & Tasting
Brunello di Montalcino Premium Winery Visit & Tasting
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Tasting in Historic Cellar
Lambrusco Wine Tasting at Selected Winery

Culinary & Gastronomic experiences

Prosecco Wine Estate Experience – Guided Visit, Wine Tasting & Light Lunch
Venetian Bacaro Experience – Cicchetti & Spritz Food Tour
Traditional Italian Gourmet Dinner Experience in Milan

Artisan Producer Experiences

Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Dairy Visit & Guided Technical Tasting
Prosciutto di Parma DOP Production Visit & Tasting
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP Experience
Colonnata Lardo IGP Traditional Tasting

Hands-On Culinary Experiences

Tuscan Cooking Class Experience
Ligurian Cooking Class – Handmade Trofie & Authentic Pesto
Truffle Hunting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

Priority Entrance Tickets Included

Skip-the-line access to:

  • Accademia Gallery in Florence (Michelangelo’s David)

Private Exclusive Services

  • Full-Day Private Boat Experience in the Cinque Terre

Private Guided Experiences

  • Private licensed guides Florence, Siena, Cinque Terre, Milan

Private Transportation

  • Arrival transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
  • All private transfers and excursions as per itinerary
  • Private transfer Florence → Portovenere (with Carrara & Colonnata stops)
  • Private transfer Portovenere → Parma
  • Departure transfer to Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Bologna (BLQ)

PRICE

start from € 8.000 / per person

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Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
Touring by Mercedes-Benz Luxury Vehicles
Friendly and Family Oriented Personalized Service
Certified Local Guides
Guaranteed Departures with Min. 2 Passengers
Safety and Customized Programs
Efficiency and Looking Out for Traveler’s Interest and Needs
24-hour Assistance
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