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Italy Wine and Culinary Journey

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Cindi Sanden, Travel Agent in Soddy Daisy, TN

Cindi Sanden

Soddy Daisy, TN Travel Agent
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Cindi Sanden

Soddy Daisy, TN · 11 Years of Experience

An independent agent with AWAKEN TRAVELS, LLC, , a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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DESTINATIONS VISITED:Italy
PLACES VISITED:
SUGGESTED DURATION:6 Days
A 10-night culinary immersion through Italy's celebrated food and wine regions. Truffle hunting in Piedmont, pasta making in Emilia-Romagna, Chianti tastings in Tuscany, and street food in Naples. For travelers who understand culture through the table.
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DAY1
Italy
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Piedmont: Truffle Hunting and Barolo
Truffle hunting with a local trifolau and his dog through hazelnut groves. Evening Barolo wine tasting at a family estate followed by dinner featuring fresh truffles shaved over handmade tajarin pasta.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Truffle hunting with local expert
Barolo wine estate tasting
Fresh truffle tajarin dinner
DAY2
Italy
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Emilia-Romagna: Pasta and Parmesan
Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy visit. Hands-on pasta making class learning tortellini and tagliatelle. Balsamic vinegar tasting at a traditional acetaia in Modena.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy
Hands-on pasta making
Traditional balsamic tasting
DAY3
Italy
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Tuscany: Chianti Wine Country
Three Chianti Classico wineries learning Sangiovese terroir. Lunch at a vineyard agriturismo with wine perfectly matched to Tuscan farmhouse cuisine.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Three Chianti Classico wineries
Sangiovese terroir masterclass
Vineyard agriturismo lunch
DAY4
Italy
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Florence: Markets and Cooking
San Lorenzo Market shopping for a cooking class. Making ribollita, bistecca alla fiorentina, and cantucci. Evening passeggiata along the Arno with gelato.
HIGHLIGHTS:
San Lorenzo Market shopping
Florentine cooking class
Evening Arno passeggiata
DAY5
Italy
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Bologna: Street Food Walking Tour
A full day in Bologna, la grassa (the fat one). Walking food tour through the Quadrilatero market district sampling mortadella, fresh piadina, gelato, and local wines. Evening at a historic trattoria for ragu alla bolognese in the city where it was born.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Quadrilatero market food tour
Mortadella and Tagliatelle al Ragu tasting at historic deli
Two Towers climb for panoramic Bologna views
DAY6
Italy
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Naples and Pompeii: History and Pizza
Train south to Naples for the original Neapolitan pizza at a legendary pizzeria. Then onward to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, frozen in time by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Walk through remarkably preserved streets, homes, and forums with a local archaeologist guide.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Pompeii ruins with archaeologist guide
Authentic Neapolitan pizza-making class in historic Naples
Mount Vesuvius crater hike with sweeping volcanic views
FINAL THOUGHTS
Italy's food regions each have distinct character. Combining 3-4 in one trip gives the full picture. September-October is harvest season.