Discover preserved medieval towns and the sumptuous flavors of northern Italy on this tour. You’ll please your palate in Bologna, sample locally produced cheese in the Parma region, call up to Juliet’s balcony in Verona and sip the country’s finest wines on the Italian Riviera.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Begin your journey with an overnight flight on a major airline to Italy.

Day 2 - Turin

Welcome to Italy! Upon your arrival in Milan, transfer to Turin, Italy’s first capital city and home of the 2006 Winter Olympics. After you’ve settled in to your hotel, meet your fellow travelers at an included Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Turin

The elegant boulevards of Turin come alive, thanks to the many museums and cafés you’ll find there. This morning, you’ll discover Turin on a guided tour. Pass by Piazza Castello, Palazzo Madama, San Lorenzo Church and Palazzo Carignano. The rest of the day is free to explore at leisure.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 4 - Italian Riviera

Travel west to the region of Liguria for a taste of seaside luxury. Along the way, stop in Barolo, a hilltop town and one of the most well-known names in Northern Italian wine. Enjoy a wine tasting and light lunch here before continuing on to Liguria, which has always drawn artists and celebrities to its shores. Discover for yourself il dolce far niente, Italian for “the sweet art of idleness.”
Included meals: breakfast, light lunch, wine tasting

Day 5 - Italian Riviera

Relax on the shores of the Italian Riviera at your leisure today. Or enjoy an optional excursion to the Cinque Terre, a group of five villages dramatically situated in the heart of the Italian Riviera. Travel by boat cruise (weather permitting) or by train to explore two of the villages.
Included meals: breakfast

$89 USD

Cinque Terre Discover the best of the Italian Riviera on a full-day excursion to Cinque Terre. You'll begin with a stop in Portovenere and continue on to Vernazza and Monterosso. If weather permits, you'll travel between the villages by boat, where you can marvel at Cinque Terre's cliffs. If the seas are a bit choppy, you'll travel by train through the Ligurian hills.

Day 6 - Bologna

As you bid a fond farewell to the Riviera, rest assured that culinary delights await in your destinations today. Your first stop is at a local Parmigiano Reggiano producer, where you’ll sample this well known cheese. You’ll also visit a balsamic vinegar farm for a tasting, a sampling of Lambrusco wine and lunch. Then continue on to Bologna, considered the culinary capital of Italy, touted for its pasta and mortadella sausage.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 7 - Bologna

This morning, venture out into the sienna-hued streets of Bologna on a sightseeing tour with an expert local guide. Your tour includes a visit to the University of Bologna, the world’s oldest operating university, as well as Piazza Maggiore with Palazzo Comunale, Sala Borsa and the Basilica Saint Petronio. This afternoon, opt to join an excursion to Dozza Castle, which includes a wine tasting. Enjoy an included dinner in Bologna tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: University of Bologna

$65 USD

Dozza Travel to the medieval village of Dozza, known for the brilliantly colored frescoes painted on homes throughout the village. Wine novices and experts alike will savor a visit to the village’s famous wine exhibition at Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna, located within a 13th-century fortress. A professional sommelier will lead you on a tour of the Enoteca, which displays a seemingly infinite number of wines from 200 of Italy’s finest wineries. You’ll be invited to taste three types of wine accompanied by a light snack.

Day 8 - Bologna

Enjoy a free day to explore Bologna on your own. Follow the world’s longest portico uphill to the Basilica of San Luca. Later, partake in an evening cooking class where you’ll learn to make the traditional pastas of Bologna, such as tortellini, tortelloni and tagliatelle. Dinner is also included tonight as part of your cooking lesson.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: cooking class

Day 9 - Verona

Venture to Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet. En route, stop in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy to sample three red wines typical of the region: Amarone, Ripasso and Recioto. A light lunch is also included.
Included meals: breakfast, light lunch & wine tasting

Day 10 - Verona

On a guided walking tour of Verona today, discover the sites that served as the backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous drama. Situated by the River Adige, Verona is one of Italy’s best-preserved medieval centers. Take a look at the town’s Roman amphitheater and Casa di Giulietta, Juliet’s house and storied balcony. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for an included Farewell Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 11 - Venice

Extend your stay with two nights in Venice, or travel to the Venice airport to board your flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)