Discover the real Italy with locals

10 Sep 2018 - 18 Sep 2018

9 days 8 nights

Be welcomed into the real Italy by real locals with a passion for Italian heritage that runs deep. This is not just another tour – it’s an exceptional, small group experience that will make your heart sing.

Meet the local wine makers and tour their vineyards. Be taken behind the scenes of some of Italy’s oldest makers and growers – and be treated to gastronomic delights throughout your stay. Relax and enjoy luxury, boutique accommodation in the beautiful Venito region.  Share the daily lives of real Italian local culture through unique, money-can’t-buy experiences.

This all inclusive trip is a must-do.  For nine days you will eat, drink and explore and want for nothing.

View our sample itinerary to discover what our tours involve.  Please note the itinerary is subject to change.

$5,900 per person

All inclusive trip 9 days/8 nights (Excluding airfares) 

 

Accommodation

7 nights are spent in the Villa Gianna, a purpose built luxury boutique accommodation located just 15mins from the beautiful Castelfranco Veneto, with one night spent in Buttrio. For more information on our boutique accommodation, please click here.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Benvenuto In Italia

    After arriving and settling in to our luxury boutique accommodation, you will enjoy a traditional Italian dinner at the house.

  • Day 2

    Discover Bassano

    Experience everything Bassano including markets, local shops and the quintessential Italian landscapes. Lunch at El Bocon Del Prete Deli, followed by a villa and wine tour at Villa Angarano. Dinner is held at Al Canaseo - one of our favourites.

  • Day 3

    Exploring Latte Busche

    It's all about the fromage today, as we explore Latte Busche factory and farm with a personalised tour, followed by lunch. We discover Feltre, an ancient town close to Busche and enjoy a group dinner at a local osteria.

  • Day 4

    Cooking In Treviso

    Learn the art of cooking - the Italian way - a celebration of life around a convivial table, sharing original Italian food made with simple but quality ingredients. In the afternoon we'll have free time to discover Treviso followed by dinner at Odeon.

  • Day 5

    Experience Verona

    Stand in the heart of Verona, a medieval old town built between the meandering Adige River in the Veneto region. We enjoy a slow lunch at a local osteria and visit a cantina in soave region, Rocca Sveva. We while away the afternoon in Cittadella for aperitivo and local hand-made pizza.

  • Day 6

    Prosecco In Valdobbiadene

    Fall in love with Valdobbiadene - the home of prosecco. Lunch will be a delight at La Rondine a cantina run by a local family. Enjoy sweeping views at ca Salina and an apertivo on our way back to the house, for dinner.

  • Day 7

    Salumi and Sightseeing

    We take a behind-the-scenes tour of San Daniele Prosciutto Morgante salumi - celebrating the tradition and history of cured meats. We enjoy a lunch in Al Portego, followed by a visit to the monastery and Castello di Buttrio for aperitivo, dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Day 8

    Ride and Dine

    After a house-made breakfast, we take the quintessential Italian transport - a ride through to the sweeping Italian landscapes - to lunch. After lunch, we return to the house, for dinner.

  • Day 9

    Farewell To Friends

    Friendships have been formed, and a sense of family made, as today we get ready for departure.

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