Journey 03 · 10 days, 9 nights
Italy Through Food & Wine
Meet the producers behind Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar, hunt truffles in Tuscany and eat your way through Rome’s neighbourhoods.
- 10 days
9 nights · 3 destinations
- On request
Price, tailored to you
- Private
Fully tailor-made
Journey 03Bologna · Tuscany · Rome
Italy told through its food, wine and the people behind them
Begin in Bologna and Emilia-Romagna, meeting producers and discovering the traditions behind Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar and fresh pasta. Continue into Tuscany for vineyards, truffle hunting and countryside cooking, before reaching Rome, where neighbourhood markets, traditional dishes and local tables reveal the flavours of the capital.
Another way to understand Italy through its regions, traditions and people.
The route
3 destinations, 10 days
013 Days
Bologna
Producers, Parmigiano and fresh pasta
024 Days
Tuscany
Vineyards, truffles and countryside cooking
033 Days
Rome
Markets, traditional dishes and local tables
Day by day · Sample itinerary
How the journey unfolds
A sample of how the days could run. Your proposal sets the exact plan around your dates, pace and interests.
- Day 1Bologna
Arrive in Bologna
Land in Bologna and meet your private driver. In the evening, a first taste of the city with a local host.
- Day 2Bologna
Parmigiano and balsamic
Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy at dawn, when the cheese is made, then a family acetaia for a tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar.
- Day 3Bologna
Fresh pasta, by hand
Roll sfoglia with a Bolognese sfoglina and sit down to the lunch you made. The afternoon is free for the market streets.
- Day 4Tuscany
Into Tuscany
A private transfer through the hills to your countryside stay in Tuscany.
- Day 5Tuscany
Truffle hunting
Head into the woods with a truffle hunter and their dog, then cook with what you found.
- Day 6Tuscany
Chianti vineyards
Visit wine estates in Chianti for tastings with the people who make the wine, and lunch among the vines.
- Day 7Tuscany
Tuscany at your pace
Your choice: a day in Siena, a countryside cooking class, or a slow day at your estate.
- Day 8Rome
On to Rome
Travel to Rome. In the evening, dinner in Trastevere.
- Day 9Rome
Rome through its food
Neighbourhood markets and traditional Roman dishes with a local guide, ending with a private Roman dinner.
- Day 10Rome
Arrivederci
A private transfer to Rome airport for your flight home.
Getting around
Private transfers
A private driver meets you on arrival, takes you between destinations and back to the airport at the end. No luggage on trains, no queues for taxis.
Someone to call
Our team is on hand for the whole trip, before and during, for changes, bookings or advice.
Possible highlights
What you could experience
- Parmigiano Reggiano producer visit
- Traditional balsamic vinegar tasting
- Fresh pasta experience in Bologna
- Tuscan truffle hunt and cooking
- Chianti vineyards and wine estates
- Roman markets and neighbourhood food
- Private Roman dining experience
- Local producers and family-run establishments
What’s included
- Accommodation
- Private transfers between destinations
- Local guides
- The experiences in your itinerary
- One point of contact, from planning to your last day
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What our guests say
5/5
“The tour was great! Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny.”
5/5
“From Rome to Venice, we didn’t have to think about a single thing. It felt like travelling with friends who know Italy inside out.”
5/5
“We worried two weeks would feel rushed. It didn’t. Florence and Rome, then slower days on the Amalfi Coast. Worth every euro.”
How we work
From the first idea to the journey itself
One local team and a single point of contact, from the first conversation until you fly home.
- 01
Tell us what you need
Share the dates, destinations, interests, group size and approximate budget.
- 02
We design
We use our local knowledge and network to build an itinerary around the brief.
- 03
We refine
Together we adjust the route, accommodation and experiences until it’s right.
- 04
We operate
We coordinate the guides, transport, restaurants and experiences behind the journey.
- 05
We stay close
Our team remains available before and during the trip whenever you need us.
FAQ
Good to know
Can you adapt this journey?
Yes. Every journey is a starting point. We can change the route, pace, hotels and experiences, or build something entirely new around you.
Is the journey private?
Yes. Journeys and tailor-made trips are always private, just you and the people you travel with.
What is included?
Accommodation, private transfers, guides and the experiences in your itinerary. Every proposal lists exactly what is included.
How far in advance should we plan?
Ideally three to six months ahead, especially in spring and autumn. Shorter notice often works too, so just ask.
Do you work with travel agencies?
Yes. We offer net rates, custom quotations and a single point of contact from planning through operation.
Ready when you are
Let’s create something worth travelling for
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