Tastes of Italy
Small Group Journey
Tastes of Italy
Tastes of Italy
Experience Italy through your taste buds! This nine-day small group tour is led by a Travelmarvel Tour Director who will help you explore the country’s culture and culinary traditions. Begin in Sorrento, where you’ll learn about lemon cultivation and sip zesty samples during a limoncello tasting. Discover Florence through the senses, ordering full-bodied reds through the city’s wine windows, and following the scent of Italian cuisine to find hidden gems among the city’s famous landmarks and galleries. Venture into Tuscany’s sun-kissed countryside to visit a vineyard and chat with the family who owns it, before sitting down to a farm-to-table lunch paired with local wines. This Italian adventure also includes a dawn tour of Rome, a visit to Pompeii and time in Venice to see how iconic gondolas are made.
Itinerary
To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.
Trip Inclusions
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Tour Highlights
These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.
Limoncello Tasting in Sorrento
Sorrento’s famous lemons make it the perfect place to sample limoncello. Learn about lemon cultivation and pick up some Italian phrases as you sip this iconic liqueur.
Explore Rome At Dawn
Experience Rome’s landmarks on a dawn walking tour before the crowds wake up. Admire the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps in the morning light before a typical Italian breakfast: a cornetto and cappuccino.
See Florence At Dusk
Embark on a sensory tour of Florence at dusk and see the city in a new light. Sample local bites, order a glass of red at a wine window, and admire the city’s architecture.
Have Lunch At A Tuscan Winery
Connect with locals at a boutique winery in Tuscany. Meet the family who owns the vineyard and listen to their engaging stories before tucking into a farm-to-table meal with wine pairing.
Gondola Workshop
Visit a local Squero, a gondola workshop, and learn about the craftsmanship behind the iconic boats and centuries-old trade.
Trip Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your tour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trip Notes
Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Transfers, taxes, tolls and gratuities are included during the trip
Please enquire for further information extensions
Gratuities in leisure time are excluded
Luggage porterage included but subject to availability
Your luggage will travel separately when travelling by first class rail we advise taking any medication or personal and valuable items in a small bag
Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified
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