13 Day Italy Wine & Food Tour Package

Indulge in our 13 Day Italy Wine & Food Tour Package featuring the finest Italian cuisine across Rome, Tuscany, Venice, Milan, Bellagio, and more! In Rome, explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and more while savoring the city’s delicacies. Enjoy a fun pizza-making class with a trained chef before traveling to Florence and the Tuscan countryside. Savor local flavors on a tasting tour and marvel at hilltop views in Siena and San Gimignano. Later, gather fresh ingredients from a Tuscan market and create a mouth-watering meal set amidst vineyards and rolling hills. Discover North Italy’s diverse cuisine, from Venice’s risotto to Milan’s stuffed panzerotti. Sample sweet Prosecco at a Valdobbiadene vineyard while soaking in stunning views. Conclude your journey in Bellagio and Lake Como with free time to relax and discover more hidden gems along the coast.

If you crave fine Italian food, our 13 Day Italy Wine & Food Tour Package is the ultimate foodie experience! Immerse yourself in the flavors of Italy across several regions. With inclusive tastings, cooking workshops, tour guides, and train transfers, this trip will be one you will remember for years to come, so book your delicious tour today!

13 Day Italy Wine & Food Tour Package Highlights

Learn traditional Italian cooking in hands-on classes with trained chefs
Visit Rome’s iconic landmarks, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Savor delicious tastings on food tours in Florence, Venice, and Milan
Travel with smooth train transfers and stay in top-rated hotels
Benefit from expert tour guides and learn all about Italian cuisine
Get lost in the Tuscan countryside with stops in Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa
Sip award-winning Prosecco at a Valdobbiadene winery
Experience the charm of Lake Como and the beauty of Bellagio

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13 Day Italy Wine & Food 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

Train to Venice
Start your food tour with a Venetian Aperol Spritz
Stop at local eateries to try savory bites like crostini, cured meats, cheeses, and truffle sauces
Taste warm Venetian dishes such as risotto, Mozzarella in Carrozza, and codfish with cornmeal
End with authentic Italian gelato with a view of the canals
Overnight in Venice

Day 9 - Prosecco Tasting

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 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 Wine & Food Tour Package are approximate

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Important Details

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 Journey'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)