Italian food tours
| country: | Italy |
| departures: | 2009: 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct 2010: 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun |
| price: | From £1555 (15 days) excluding flights. Local payment €400. We can arrange flights from UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Savour the many flavours of northern Italy as we travel from the aquatic splendour of Venice to the Eternal City. Explore natural wonders, historic sites and picturesque villages. On this special food-lovers journey there is plenty of time to indulge in everything from gourmet meals to traditional fare, so you'll truly experience the unique tastes of each region.
day-by-day itinerary
Price includes hotels, 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
| Day 1-2: | Venice. Work up an appetite for Veneto's specialties - creamy risotto or polenta - by exploring the narrow streets around the Grand Canal and climbing the bell tower on the island of San Giorgio. |
| Day 3: | Modena. Visit an acetaia, where families produce the finest aged balsamic vinegar available. The vinegar is made in the eaves of family homes. Stock up on some bottles because once you have tasted it, there's no going back. |
| Day 4-5: | Cinque Terre. Take in spectacular views of craggy cliffs and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea walking the coastal path that joins these five pretty pastel villages. |
| Day 6-7: | Pisa and Florence. Once you've marvelled at the Leaning Tower, look for a a taste of Tuscany in its capital. There's plenty of opportunity to explore the romantic outdoor museum that is Florence and later, enjoy the great variety of excellent restaurants, pavement cafes and bars. |
| Day 8-9: | Perugia and Spello. Beautifully preserved medieval Perugia is a base for exploring the delicacies of Umbria. Take a day trip to the nearby town of Spello to sample fine local wine and food specialities at a quaint enoteca. |
| Day 10-12: | Naples and Sorrento. Judge if the pizza in Naples is really the world's best, before visiting the seaside city of Sorrento. Visit the fantastically preserved ruins of ancient Pompeii and the mighty volcano that created them. |
| Day 13-15: | Rome. Grab a gelato and stroll through the streets of the Eternal City. Take snapshots of the enormous Colosseum, be awed by the Pantheon and be sure to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return. |
small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more) how this holiday makes a difference
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In keeping with our Responsible Travel policy you will stay in carefully selected locally-owned accommodation - we put your money into the local economy and small businesses, not state-owned companies or corporate chains. We use public transport throughout this trip, not only minimising the environmental impact of our journey but also creating concrete opportunities to interact with the locals.
We will also introduce you to our local friends, such as Alberto who sells wine ‘sfuso’ or direct from the barrel. Reuse your water bottle by having Alberto refill it with the wine of your choice. We are welcomed into Giorgio and Giovanna’s home to discover the process of making real balsamic vinegar – a traditional art practiced by a few Modenese families in their own homes - the end product bears no relation to the mass-produced balsamic vinegar that most people are familiar with. We will visit the National Park of the Cinque Terre, learning about the conservation project and marine preservation zone, contributing to the maintenance of this important and historical area. We provide all our travellers with specific information about how to be a responsible traveller on this trip. Our group leaders are passionately responsible travellers. Those who wish to contribute further after their travels can do so through the our foundation which supports environmental and social projects, making a difference to communities around the world. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |