This "Classic Italy" tour is our version of the typical Rome/Florence/Venice tour that most people take when booking a trip to Italy. This 10-day tour will show you some of our favorite cities, which we believe should be the "new" Classics!

Discover the rich culinary and cultural heritage of Italy with our exclusive 10-day tour. Begin with 3 nights in Perugia, the heart of Umbria, where you'll savor artisanal chocolates, truffles, and local wines while exploring medieval streets and historic landmarks. Continue to Bologna for 3 nights, the gastronomic capital of Italy, to learn the secrets of handmade pasta, visit vibrant markets, and indulge in world-famous delicacies like mortadella and Parmigiano Reggiano. Conclude in Chioggia, a charming coastal town known as "Little Venice," where fresh seafood, lagoon-inspired cuisine, and picturesque canals await.

This immersive experience combines hands-on cooking classes, private tastings, and curated cultural activities, all designed for passionate food lovers. Join us for an unforgettable journey that celebrates Italy’s finest flavors, traditions, and landscapes.

Living like a local is what this experience is all about! We won’t just eat good food (and a LOT of it!) - we will meet the artisans who produce it and get a deep understanding of the traditions that drive this amazing food culture. You will be experiencing all of the culinary "classics" of Italy while learning how they all go hand-in-hand.

Keep scrolling to see a full itinerary and specifics on pricing, how to book, important trip notes, and what's included! Contact us with any questions.

A few items of note for some of the destinations and the trip as a whole to help set expectations and better prepare you for the trip. Some of the expectations are outlined in our Traveler Guidebook and the Terms & Conditions form that you will use to register (see specifically the Traveler Code and Traveler Expectations sections), but to reiterate some as they specifically relate to this Tuscany itinerary.

Cuisine - Our food tours focus heavily on the culinary specialities of each region and town we visit. So when we arrange a lunch/dinner or culinary experience, we are working with those restaurants to plan menus in advance that highlight the seasonal produce, and dishes that reflect the region we’re in. You can expect abundant cured meats & cheeses while in Bologna and seafood dishes in Chioggia and plentiful wine to accompany your meals!

We will be collecting some of this information at a later date from you, but if there are food allergies we need to be aware of, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. If there are entire categories of food that you just don’t eat (and are not willing to try), this might not be the tour for you! 

Terrain: As you'll find throughout Italy, walkways are often made up of cobblestones and limestone paving. Good walking shoes, being sure on your feet, and staying alert are all key to getting around! You should be comfortable walking for at least 20 minutes at a moderate pace.

Excursions: You should be comfortable getting in & out of a bus without assistance. There are two boat excursions, so you should be able to get on & off a boat with minimal assistance. With all of our excursions, you are not forced to participate if something like this is not your ’thing.’ You always have the option to stay behind and enjoy some free time on your own (please note, as mentioned in the Terms & Conditions, there is no compensation or refund for any portion of the tour or excursion you do not participate in). 

Each member of the tour will be responsible for booking their own international flights. Flights are not included in the tour cost. One group transfer will be provided based on the times below. Any additional private transfers would be at your own cost.

You will be picked up at the Rome (FCO) airport on May 15 at 11:00a.m., then dropped off at the Venice (VCE) airport on May 24 by 9a.m.

*Please note: We strongly recommend looking into flight costs (try Google Flights) and trip insurance before booking your spot or see our tips for booking flights!  These are important factors to consider as you budget for the trip.

Double occupancy: $6,625/ person

Single occupancy: $7,450

Deposit of $3,000/person is due upon booking to reserve your spot, along with a signed & completed registration form (attached at check out).  

Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.

Credit cards are accepted with a 2.9%(Visa/Mastercard) - 3.9% (Amex) fee.  

ACH with a 0% fee.

• Meet your tour leaders and fellow travelers at the Rome Fiumicino (FCO) Airport at 11 am. and your adventure begins!

• Transfer up to Perugia, with a stop for lunch on the way, and check in to our first hotel, Hotel Locanda della Posta.

• Free time to settle in, rest, or start exploring.

• Stroll through town for dinner at a restaurant serving all things meatballs.

• Get to know the city and tour around Perugia in an open-top bus.

• Depart Perugia and head outside of town for a winery tour, tasting, and lunch.

• Return to Perugia in the afternoon for free time to rest/explore.

• Dinner at a restaurant in town.

• Partake in a truffle hunt near the town of Trevi, followed by a truffle-themed brunch.

• Return to Perugia for free time to rest/explore.

• Dinner in town for a feast of Umbrian delicacies.

• Check out of our hotel in Perugia and start our transfer to the region of Emilia-Romagna, stopping at a Tuscan farm-to-table restaurant on the way.

• Check in to Art Hotel Commercianti in Bologna.

• Free time to unpack, rest, or explore.

• Head deep into the heart of Bologna for a meal of traditional dishes and learn why Bologna is named the “Food Capital of Italy”.

• Guided tour of the city, exploring local food markets and indulging in delicious bites, sampling everything along the way.

• Free time to explore the “Red City”.

• Dinner at a traditional “enoteca”, or wine bar, for a proper aperitivo social hour.

• Take an excursion out of town to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano producer. Learn all about how the “King of Cheeses” is made from milk to aging, followed by some cheesy snacks.

• Visit at a balsamic vinegar producer to learn about how they make this special product, accompanied by a tasting.

• Lunch on your own in Bologna with free time during the day to explore.

• Dinner nearby at a historic, traditional restaurant.

• Check out of our hotel in Bologna.

• Head toward our next destination, stopping for lunch along the way.

• Check in to Hotel Grande Italia in Chioggia.

• Free time in Chioggia to rest, unpack, or explore.

• Light dinner of cicchetti, or the Venetian tradition of pairing a cocktail with some light bites.

• Hop on a boat and sail across the Venetian Lagoon until we arrive at our destination for the day, Venice!

• Free day to explore the city and lunch on your own.

• Head back to Chioggia in the afternoon.

• Dinner in town for a seafood feast of local specialities!

• Morning stroll through the famous fish markets and canals of Chioggia.

• Sail through the Venetian Lagoon to a casone, or a traditional fisherman’s hut and enjoy a meal of freshly caught seafood while admiring the water around us.

• Head back to Chioggia for free time.

• Finale dinner at our hotel’s refined restaurant.

• Check out of our hotel in Chioggia.

• Drop-off at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) Airport at 9 a.m.