Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Venice
VeniceIncluded Activities
- Welcome meeting at 6 pm
- Welcome aperitivo with Aperol spritz
Optional Activities
- Explore narrow cobblestone streets and piazzas
- Browse local markets, galleries and churches
- Dinner at atmospheric restaurant featuring Venetian flavours
Landmarks Venice - Day 2
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast (Typical Venetian breakfast at local cafe with espresso or cappuccino and local Venetian pastries like baci di dama, brutti ma buoni and bussola)
Included Activities
- Venetian breakfast at local cafe with espresso and local pastries
- Market tour watching farmers at Rialto markets
- Fish market visit
- Cicchetti tour and spritz through local wine bars
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice independently during free afternoon
- Aperitivo spritz at fish market
Landmarks Rialto Markets - Day 3
Venice to Bologna
Venice to Bologna- Meals
- Dinner (Feast featuring homemade pasta from cooking class with host and group)
Included Activities
- Hands-on pasta-making cooking class
- Dinner featuring homemade pasta with host and group
Optional Activities
- Wander past terracotta buildings and explore streets upon arrival
Landmarks Bologna - Day 4
Bologna - Emilia Romagna Region
Bologna - Emilia Romagna Region- Meals
- Lunch (Trattoria lunch with best local produce and farm-fresh seasonal dishes, served with glass of Lambrusco sparkling red wine)
Included Activities
- Parmigiano Reggiano factory visit and tasting
- Acetaia visit to learn about aged balsamic vinegar production
- Balsamic vinegar tasting comparing factory-made and real vinegar
- Trattoria lunch with local produce and farm-fresh seasonal dishes
- Stroll around Palazzo Ducale in Modena
Landmarks Palazzo Ducale Modena - Day 5
Bologna to San Gimignano
Bologna to San Gimignano- Meals
- Dinner (Seasonal favourites including homemade pasta, salads, finocchiona salami, crostini toscani (chicken liver pate on lightly toasted bread) and seasonal vegetables, made with ingredients freshly harvested from farmhouse garden)
Included Activities
- Walk through vineyards and cellars of the estate
- Tuscan wine and olive oil tasting
Landmarks San Gimignano - Day 6
San Gimignano
San GimignanoIncluded Activities
- Walk along section of Via Francigena
- Leader-led orientation walk through medieval walled town of San Gimignano
- Gelateria visit with award-winning flavours
Optional Activities
- Explore San Gimignano independently at own pace
- Relax by pool and enjoy Tuscan countryside views
- Wander along walking paths around the farm
Landmarks San Gimignano Via Francigena - Day 7
San Gimignano to Rome
San Gimignano to Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Homecooked plant-based dinner at local's home featuring seasonal dishes)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through historical city centre
- Stop at Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, Roman Forum and Colosseum
- Pizza Romana tasting
- Homecooked plant-based dinner at local's home
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to local bar for glass of local wine
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Venezia Roman Forum Colosseum - Day 8
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
