Spend your morning learning about the Slow Food Movement. The heart of this movement is to promote traditional gastronomy and local food production. To encourage that, be guided through local food vendors that will teach you about the best ingredients of the area like the famous Garessina chestnut or the Madernassa Pear or the sausage of Bra linked to the presence in the past centuries of a large Jewish community, especially in the town of Cherasco, and produced using beef instead of the usual pork.

After our visit, our tour leader will take us on a short tour of Cherasco before continuing our journey to Alba.

While in Alba, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

The afternoon will be free to explore the enchanting town of Alba independently or with your private guide. Begin in Piazza Duomo, admiring the medieval Cathedral of San Lorenzo. Wander through the historic center, discovering medieval towers, Renaissance palaces, and Baroque churches. Marvel at architectural wonders like Palazzo Comunale and the Church of San Domenico. Delve into Alba's rich history, culture, and gastronomy discovering all the secrets behind the truffle at Fiera del Tartufo d’Alba (subject to 2026 calendar).

At the of the day we’ll return to our accommodation in La Morra.

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Today you will start with a panoramic tour of the Langhe Hills. First stop will be Barolo, a medieval village that today is considered the capital of the 'king' of wines: thanks to the fame that this precious nectar has gained not only nationally but also worldwide. Here we’ll enjoy a walking tour with entrance to the Museo dei Cavatappi (Museum of the corkscrew). The journey through the Langhe area will continue with a visit to the nearby villages of Castiglione Falletto and Monforte. 

Lunch at leisure. 

In the afternoon, we’ll visit a family run winery, Agricola Marrone, where we’ll enjoy a tour of the cellars followed by an extraordinary culinary journey! You'll start with an introduction to the ingredients, and then it's hands-on time as you create your own pasta from scratch! Discover the secrets to crafting an exceptional pasta dough. Once your creations are complete, indulge in a sublime dinner and wine tasting. 

Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

In the morning transfer towards the Alta Langa area where we will stop and visit organic cheese farm. This will be a unique experience to get to know about the Langa sheep tuma. Do not miss the chance to taste the wonderful tuma during the visit. 

You will then transfer to a local Cascina where you can learn about the precious hazelnuts of the Piemonte region that has led to the creation of famous cakes and many other local sweets. Here you will enjoy lunch where you’ll find their best ingredient, the hazelnut, from the starter to the main dishes till the dessert.  

Enjoy the rest of the day and evening at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast, Cheese tasting & Lunch

After breakfast and check-out, we’ll depart to Emilia Romagna region. Our first stop will be to see the famous culatello production and aging process. Visit the medieval court where we’ll admire the aging cellars dating back to the XII century where the “king of the cold cuts” Culatello di Zibello rests for years. Here you will have the chance to enjoy a tasting of culatello and other cured meats during your wonderful lunch.

We’ll then proceed to the Relais Antico Borgo Tabiano Castello in the province of Parma, our home for the next 2 nights. 

Our stay will also include a guided tour of the Castle. The visit crosses the most fascinating places of the manor: the ancient vaulted cellars, the wonderful halls decorated with stucco and frescoes, the grand staircase and the panoramic terraces.

Enjoy dinner at the restaurant of the Borgo, located in the place of the Antico Caseificio.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Welcome to the region of Parmigiano cheese! See all the stages of production of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano in the Parma area. Visiting a "Caseificio" is like taking a step back in time. The "King of Cheeses" has very ancient origins, and today, like seven centuries ago, Parmigiano Reggiano is still made following the same traditional and genuine methods. 

We will then head to Modena where we’ll have a delicious lunch on the beautiful hills. 

Lunch with wine tasting of Lambrusco and other wines followed by a tour of the wine cellar. 

Continue with a balsamic vinegar producer in the Reggio Emilia area. The aceto balsamico is a real jewel for all true gourmets; uniquely different from all other vinegar-based condiments because it is only produced from fresh grape juice. 

At the end of the tour, we’ll transfer back to the accommodation. 

Light dinner composed by a vegetables buffet at the hotel. 

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Vegetables buffet Dinner 

Make your way towards Tuscany today. Stop at a local farm close to San Gimignano for a journey through the famous saffron, produced in the area since the Middle Ages. Since ancient times, Saffron has always been considered a symbol of material and spiritual wealth, probably because of its warm color it’s called gold. Here we will enjoy lunch made with the farm’s products. 

After lunch, we’ll enjoy a nice walk through the streets of San Gimignano and its famous towers. 

We’ll then proceed to our hotel in Siena, your home away from home for the next 3 nights. After settling in, meet again to enjoy an aperitivo in the city center with a wonderful view on Piazza del Campo. 

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Apericena (light dinner)

Enjoy the morning with a walking tour of Siena. Start your visit from Siena's famous 13th-century Piazza del Campo, the stunning main square, where the famous Palio horse race is still held twice each summer. You will then visit the interior of the Duomo of Siena, one of the most impressive examples of Italian gothic architecture, built between 1180 and 1370.

This afternoon, meet Chef Andrea who’s intensely passionate about using only the freshest and organic local ingredients of this land. Visit Andrea’s Garden and pick the last ingredients for your private cooking class with good wines and laughs.

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 

Meet the truffle hunter and begin your adventure with an introduction to the world of truffles. Afterwards, during the pleasant walk in the woods with the truffle dogs, the various types of truffles found in Tuscany at different times of the year, the natural habitat and what to do to preserve them, the organoleptic qualities of truffles, their reproductive cycle and, most important, how to recognize the difference between a "real" high-quality truffle versus "fake" or "flavored" products will be explained. At the end of the truffle hunt, enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with truffles and other local Tuscan products.

Afterwards, enjoy the rest of the afternoon on your own in Siena before joining together again to head towards your Farewell dinner.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, & Farewell Dinner 

Say arrivederci to Italy and make your way with your private individual transfer from the hotel in Siena to Florence airport.