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Luxury Tailor Made Travel

Tailor Made Italy: A Foodie Adventure


10 days from $18,795 per person, double occupancy

Private journey designed for you

Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.

Discover the culinary wonders of Italy on a journey through Rome, Florence, Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, tossing authentic pizzas with an expert pizzaiolo; sampling Chianti at a vineyard in the Val d’Orcia; tasting mortadella, ciccioli and salsiccia passita in Bologna; and touring an acetaia (vinegar producer), where you marvel at the flavors of sweet, thick balsamico.

A&K Advantages

  • Experience Italy’s unique hospitality while staying in luxurious boutique hotels in Rome, Florence and Parma
  • Taste the flavors of Rome, from espresso to pizza bianca, and meet local shop owners on a foodie tour of the Trastevere neighborhood
  • Discover the regional baked delicacy cantuccini (Italian almond cookies) before enjoying an aperitivo during a night on the town in Florence
  • Visit a local market in Florence, followed by a culinary class that’s tailored to your interests
  • Sample the delicacies of Bologna — including mortadella, salsiccia passita, ciccioli and chocolate — before watching a pasta-making demonstration and making your own tortellini
  • Venture into the Emilia-Romagna region, where you discover authentic balsamic vinegar and prized culatello

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Arrive Rome, Italy
Day 2
Rome | Perfecting Pizza Pie
Day 3
Rome | Exploring the Eternal City Your Way
Day 4
Florence | Baking Cantuccini
Day 5
Florence | Chianti's Hillsides
Day 6
Florence | The Heart of Tuscan Cuisine
Day 7
Bologna & Modena | Markets and Tastings in La Grassa
Day 8
Parma | Culinary Heritage
Day 9
Parma | Storied City
Day 10
Depart Florence or Bologna
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Savor the Famed Cuisine of Parma

Enjoy foodie visits around Parma, sampling and learning about the production of Parma ham and Parmesan cheese.

Indulge in Michelin-Starred Culinary Experiences

Meet top local chefs and enjoy Italian cooking demonstrations, tastings and classes to suit all palates.


May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Priced from $19,795
Apr, Jul–Aug; Priced from $18,795

Prices are per person, double occupancy for the itinerary as published for 2024 travel, and subject to availability.

Pricing reflects A&K's recommended months of travel of this itinerary. Supplements may apply over holiday periods, festivals, special events and due to high demand. International air not included.


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