More delicious discoveries await you in this companion tour to “Food, Wine & Friends.” Experience the legendary flavors of Italian food and wine, exploring the sources of its cuisine, and what the good life in Emilia-Romagna feels (and tastes) like.

Tour basics:

Length: 11 days, 10 nights

Price: $6800 per person double occupancy; $700 single supplement for solo travelers.

Deposit: $600 per person

Includes:

• Accommodation in 4-star hotels throughout the tour

• Transportation to and from the airport and for all scheduled excursions

• All scheduled programs and tours with local expert guides as specified in the tour itinerary

• Breakfast and other meals as described in tour itinerary

• Comprehensive assistance and information during tour, from pre-arrival to departure, including help with flight arrangements (please inquire if needed)

• Customized advice on pre- and post-trip destinations

Prices subject to change. Take advantage of our flexible cancellation policy. Start planning now!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

This trip features iconic ingredients of the region, including favorites like Prosciutto di Parma, and Parmigiano Reggiano, and also some lesser known treasures like the "sweet salt" of Cervia. We'll go to the source to learn about traditional production methods, still being practiced with care and passion. Like our original culinary tour, we'll enjoy farm-to-table meals at quaint agriturismos, as well as Michelin-starred dining, as well as cooking lessons. We'll also sample a variety of regional wines, from Albana to Lambrusco.

The culinary artistry of Emilia-Romagna is best complemented by experiencing its artistic heritage, so we will include a visit to Ravenna, home to countless glittering mosaics and eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Faenza, the heart of Italian ceramics.

Our small group and slower pace will allow us to relish each moment, learn the hidden stories behind the creation of iconic dishes, and appreciate the intersection of food and culture in Emilia-Romagna, with discoveries around every corner, and food that has never tasted so good. Buon appetito!

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Experience a week of culinary discovery in Emilia-Romagna, and a deep dive into the ingredients that define Italian cuisine, such as:

• Prosciutto di Parma

• Parmigiano Reggiano

• Aceto Balsamico

• “Sweet Salt” of Cervia

• Locally grown wines: Lambrusco, Albana, Sangiovese and more!

Influenced by Slow Food Italy and other similar organizations, we’ll experience and appreciate each ingredient through extraordinary meals, wine tastings, cooking lessons, behind-the-scenes demonstrations by award-winning chefs, visits to farms and interaction with producers using the traditional methods. We’ll learn about the preservation and use of indigenous varieties of fruit (including grapes), and their conribution to local cultures and gastronomies. We’ll meet with farmers, agronomists, foragers, cheese makers, artists, artisans, bakers, vintners, and chefs, all of whom are inspired by the beauty of the countryside and the bounty it produces, and will impress us with their craftsmanship, creativity, and passion.

Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or just enjoy tasting new foods and flavors, this trip will satisfy your appetite for adventure. Guided by the experts at Esperienza and supported by knowledgeable local helpers, we’ll learn the stories, culinary traditions and modern interpretations, artisanal flavors and time-honored customs of the amazing region of Emilia Romagna.