13 Day Italy Food & Wine Tour Package

Indulge in our 13 Day Italy Food & Wine Tour Package, which brings you the finest Italian cuisine, accompanied by expert guides. Unravel Rome’s ancient past with skip-the-line tickets to icons like the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Later, take a fun pizza-making class with a trained chef before heading off to Florence. See Renaissance landmarks on your walking tour and savor regional treats on a food crawl around the city. In Tuscany, don’t just visit the quaint towns, but experience the rolling hills and their medieval history. Pick up fresh ingredients from a Tuscan market and create a mouth-watering meal. Continue your adventure to Northern Italy, where Venice and Milan’s delectable flavors will amaze, and a Valdobbiadene winery visit will awaken your palate to the subtle notes of Prosecco. Finally, reach Bellagio & Lake Como, enjoying free time to relax and explore the lakeside wonders.

If you have a craving for fine Italian food, our 13 Day Italy Food & Wine Tour Package is the best way to go! Immerse yourself in a sensory experience of Rome’s flavors, Tuscan wines, and local delicacies from markets across the country. With inclusive tastings, cooking workshops, hotel accommodations, train tickets, and expert guides, this trip will be one you’ll savor for a lifetime! Book today!

13 Day Italy Food & Wine Tour Package Highlights

Master the art of authentic Italian cooking in Rome and Tuscany
Go on tasting tours in Florence, Venice, and Milan
Enjoy inclusive train transfers, getting you comfortably from one region to the next
Enrich your understanding of Italian food culture with insider experts
Personalize your stay by selecting from a range of excellent hotels
See famous sites in Rome, like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
Taste top-rated Prosecco at a Valdobbiadene winery
Get lost in the magic of Lake Como and Bellagio

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13 Day Italy Food & Wine Tour Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Rome

Optional airport transfer
Overnight in Rome

Day 2 - Colosseum & Pizza Class

Tour the Colosseum Arena in-depth
Enjoy some free time
Visit Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Later, take a pizza-making class while sipping on Italian wine
Make traditional pizza, classic Roman supplì, and creamy gelato from scratch
Enjoy the delicious meal you created
Overnight in Rome

Day 3 - Free day in Rome

Spend your day getting to know Rome's museums and best restaurants
Overnight in Rome

Day 4 - Transfer to Florence

Train to Florence
Overnight in Florence

Day 5 - Florence & Evening Food Tour

Start at Piazza della Repubblica and learn about Florence's medieval history
Walk through historic streets with tower houses, Renaissance palaces, and artists’ workshops
See the exterior sites of Dante’s house, the Duomo, and the Baptistery
Stroll Via Tornabuoni and Via Maggio for designer boutiques and antique shops
Cross Santa Trinita and Ponte Vecchio into the artisan-filled Oltrarno district
From the outside, marvel at Orsanmichele, Santa Maria Novella, Ruccellai, and Strozzi Palaces
Visit the interior of Santa Trinita Church to spot amazing art and frescoes
Discover the Pitti Palace, Santa Felicita, and the Vasari Corridor
Later, stroll down the streets learning about Florentine culinary secrets
Stop at several secret eateries, tasting delicious flavors
Drink Tuscan wine with the locals
Enjoy traditional dishes, like Schiacciata bread, pasta, and Pappa al Pomodoro
For dessert, enjoy either cantucci (in the winter) or cool gelato (in the summer)
Overnight in Florence

Day 6 - Tuscan Market Tour & Cooking Class

Visit the Florence Mercato Centrale
Taste seasonal specialties and pick local produce
(If the market is closed, we will pick ingredients from an estate garden)
Head to a chef's kitchen in the heart of Tuscany
Learn how to make fresh pasta, bruschetta, Tuscan roast pork, and more
Enjoy your culinary creations with Chianti wine
Return to Florence
Overnight in Florence

Day 7 - Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano

Explore Siena’s medieval streets, Piazza del Campo, and the Duomo
Free time for shopping, wandering, or grabbing some coffee
Visit a family-run Chianti vineyard for a wine tasting
Pair cantucci with Vino Santo, in classic Tuscan tradition
Enjoy a Tuscan lunch with homemade pasta, cured meats, local cheeses, and more
Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano
Take a scenic drive through Tuscany to Pisa
Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa (outside), a worldly icon
Overnight in Florence

Day 8 - Transfer to Venice & Evening Food Tour

Travel along the scenic Prosecco route
Explore a 17th-century mill set against the cliffside
Tour a Valdobbiadene winery and enjoy a light lunch with Prosecco pairings
Visit the grand Tempio Canoviano
Taste rare Cartizze wine and dessert
Overnight in Venice

Day 9 - Prosecco Tasting Tour

Start in Venice’s Old Town
Explore the breathtaking regions of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano
Visit and tour wineries that are famous for their Prosecco
Sample a variety of wines and local delicacies before returning to Venice
Overnight in Venice

Day 10 - Transfer to Milan

Train to Milan
Overnight in Milan

Day 11 - Milan Food Tour

Start your food tour with panzerotti stuffed with mozzarella, tomato, or seasonal fillings
Sip local craft or classic Italian beer
Enjoy pizza topped with classic or creative ingredients, and arancini
For dessert, indulge in chocolates, traditional sweets, or creamy gelato
Finish off with a bold Italian espresso
Overnight in Milan

Day 12 - Lake Como & Bellagio

Travel by bus from Milan to Lake Como
Stop in Tremezzina, known for its villas and scenic views
Enjoy a 1-hour boat cruise on the lake
Dock at Bellagio to explore its alleys and relax with a coffee or gelato
Continue by boat to Cadenabbia
Visit Como’s historic center
Free time for shopping and exploring
Return to Milan by bus
Overnight in Milan

Day 13 - Departure

Optional airport transfer

NB - all timings on 13 Day Italy Food & Wine Tour Package are approximate

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important information

Includes

All touring and accomodation

Trains: Rome-Florence, Florence-Venice, Venice-Milan

Cooking classes: Tuscan Cooking class, Pizza making class

Meals & food tastings: Food tastings during the Florence, Venice & Milan Food tours, Pizza & drinks during the Pizza Class, Food tastings, Lunch during the Tuscan Cooking Class, Lunch & Wine tasting during the Tuscan Day Tour, Food & Prosecco Tasting during the Prosecco Experience

Entrance fees: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine & Imperial Forum, Boat tour on Lake Como

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

Essential Information

Each day will be led by an expert guide to provide an enhanced experience along Tourist Italy's values

You can choose your hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process

The order of the days might change because we optimize the itinerary to provide the best experience

During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package

During the booking process, it's possible to add a private airport transfer

Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package

Colosseum: Please note: Depending on ticket availability, we will start either at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill

Florence: Please note that while we aim to follow the outlined Florence itinerary on day 5, there is always a chance of slight itinerary changes

Tastings on food tours may slightly vary based on availability and/or season

Participants are responsible for making their own way between the hotels and meeting points. Unless otherwise requested, included hotels are chosen for their close proximity to the meeting points

Cancellation Policy

Please note: It is mandatory to provide a first and last name during the Colosseum ticket booking process. Upon issuing, the ticket becomes non-refundable. Guest must ensure they have their passport with them on the day of the tour to guarantee entry. In case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will be denied
As a result of the above policy, the Colosseum part of the tour is non-refundable
The train tickets are non-refundable
The remaining tours are subject to the general cancellation policy and can be canceled up to 4 weeks before the start of the package with a 95% refund (5% handling fee)