Destination:
Italy,
Duration:
8 days
Style:
Food,
Travel Period:
April 2026 - October 2027
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Overview
Italians are the masters of creating simple dishes that burst with flavour. Inspired by nonnas’ kitchens all over the country, this food is regional, seasonal and fresh, and on this eight-day trip through everybody’s favourite culinary hub, you’ll discover that pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg. Uncover the diverse array of unforgettable street eats, meals and cicchetti (small bites) from the postcard-perfect Venice to Rome, where medieval meets modern. Delight in local wine, fresh produce, homemade dinners and seasonal favourites in San Gimignano, Tuscany and Bologna – all with a local by your side – and take your tastebuds on an unforgettable adventure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Days 5 and 6 (Agriturismo) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. While we endeavor to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.
3. As of April 2024, Venice will implement a visitor’s fee for all travellers visiting the city between 25 April and 15 July 2024. This fee is not payable by Intrepid customers, however you will need to apply for an exemption before arrival at https://cda.comune.venezia.it/en/richiestaEsenzione. For further information, please see the “Passports, visas and entry requirements,” section of your Essential Trip Information.
4. If you have prebooked arrival transfer with us, please read Joining Point Instructions in Essential Trip Information document for exact details. Your transfer may include a water taxi, or a car taxi, and you may be required to walk for a short distance from the end point of the transfer route to your hotel.
2. While we endeavor to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.
3. As of April 2024, Venice will implement a visitor’s fee for all travellers visiting the city between 25 April and 15 July 2024. This fee is not payable by Intrepid customers, however you will need to apply for an exemption before arrival at https://cda.comune.venezia.it/en/richiestaEsenzione. For further information, please see the “Passports, visas and entry requirements,” section of your Essential Trip Information.
4. If you have prebooked arrival transfer with us, please read Joining Point Instructions in Essential Trip Information document for exact details. Your transfer may include a water taxi, or a car taxi, and you may be required to walk for a short distance from the end point of the transfer route to your hotel.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners.
- Transport: Train, Metro, Private Vehicle, Bus.
- Accommodation: Hotel (5 nights), Farmstay (2 nights).
- Venice - Welcome Aperitivo & Spritz.
- Venice - Cicchetti tour & Spritz.
- Venice - Venetian Breakfast and Market Tour.
- Venice - Traghetto Ride.
- Bologna - Pasta class.
- Modena - Acetaia Visit.
- Modena - Trattoria Lunch.
- Modena - Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory visit.
- Agriturismo - Tour with wine and olive oil tasting.
- San Gimignano - Leader-led orientation walk.
- San Gimignano - Gelateria visit.
- San Gimignano - Walk a section of the Via Francigena.
- Rome - Leader-led orientation walk.
- Rome - Home-cooked dinner.
- Rome - Pizza Romana tasting.
Start:Venice, Italy
Finish:Rome, Italy
Finish:Rome, Italy
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Tripcode:
ZMZB
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Venice
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Day 2: Venice
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Day 3: Bologna
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Day 4: Bologna
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Day 5: San Gimignano
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Day 6: San Gimignano
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Day 7: Rome
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Day 8: Rome
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Travel Partner
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
Price from
$4,450*
per person*
Tripcode: ZMZB
Start:Venice, Italy
Finish:Rome, Italy
Finish:Rome, Italy
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Tripcode:
1753
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