Myspecialguest Tours- FOOD AND WINE TOUR

TOUR PROGRAM

1. day
Baci at Perugia (accommodation for 2 nights)
Here, in 1922 born the world famous “bacio” .
After individual arrival and hotel accommadtion, you will visit historic Perugina, famous for his history and for chocolate.
Later you will partecipate to your chocolate tasting and cooking lesson.
Before dinner you will visit the famous “Lungarotti wine and oil museum” with tasting of their products.
Tonight you will dine in an elegant restaurant whose innovative menu is complemented by an excellent wine list.

2.day
Cucina ruspante day-trip
In the morning reach Spello. The itinerary starts from the antique Roman gateways rich in history and art, among the narrow lanes that offer, besides unexpected masterpieces like the Cappella Bella painted by Pinturicchio, prospects of rare beaty of the Umbrian Valley.
You continue to Montefalco where the historical local Sagrantino wine is produced. The red Sagrantino of Montefalco is one of the finest expressions of Italian wine making. Here you can enjoy its tasting.
In the evening you will participate at your high level cooking lesson, using local fresh produces as you learn how to quickly and easily produce savory dishes duplicated when you return home.
After cooking lesson you will savour an italian aperitif and you will taste what you have prepared before.

3. day
Siena day-trip (accommodation for 2 nights)
After breakfast you will leave for Montepulciano where you could enjoy the amazing landscape and the tasty local products like different types of wines.
In the afternoon you will reach the magnificent city of Siena where a local guide will assist you in a walking tour through the historic center of the town. In summer time we can take part at famous Palio.
Tonight a very special evening awaits you - you are dining in the vineyard.

4.day
Chianti day
An entire day dedicated to the amazing Chianti wine country. In the morning you will reach Montalcino for a private tasting of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan vintages is followed by an explanation of the merits of extra-virgin olive oil and a visit to an olive oil mill. We will have knowledge of the world’s best olive oil! In the afternoon excursion to S.Gimignano to discover the etruscan village and visit particularly wine cellars with tasting of its wine and, cheese and “bruschette”.

5.day
Florence day (accommodation for 1 night)
In the morning you will transfer to Florence, where you will meet your guide for a walking gourmet tour including ice cream, stopping in some typical pastry shop and also having a coffee tasting. The tour is done with emphasis on the culture of food in the history of this city.
In the afternoon, if you are interested, you could have 2 options: you can enjoy a classic cooking lesson with the best cooking school in Florence, takes place in a magnificent layout, sorrounded by the hills of Florence, or you can have free time at leisure.

6. day
Balsamic vinegar day-trio (accommodation for 3 nights)
Changing region the tour take you in Emilia Romagna , land famous for his pasta, piadina and tortellini!
In the morning departure to Bologna, and half day guided gourmet tour by walk.
In the afternoon you will reach Modena, famous for his balsamic vinegar .
Here local guide will explain you history and production techniques of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena; you also could visit the Acetaia where you will see barrels dating back as far as the 1700’s.
You have opportunity to taste and purchase their products.
You will enjoy dinner nearby at their restaurant – Acetaia Malpighi Restaurant-which features are typical dishes of Modenese cuisine and menus designed by their chefs with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar as a key ingredient of many dishes.

7. day
Parmesan day at Parma
In the morning, you can enjoy a visit at Parmesan Factory where the world-wide famous Parmigiano Reggiano “Parmesan” cheese is made, with tasting of Parmesan cheese and also a visit to a “prosciuttificio” for an ham tasting. Here you will discover all of the process of making this delicious cheese, then enjoy tasting accompanied by a glass of the famous Lambrusco, typical wine of the region. In the afternoon, if you’re interested, you have the possibility to partecipate at a traditional and innovative culinary course directly at Barilla Academy manifacture, the world of Pasta; an unforgettable opportunity for FOOD LOVERS to discover the traditions, the ingredients and the allure of Italian gastronomic culture.

8. day
Ricordanze dei sapori day-trip
This day is dedicated to the castles of the Ducato di Parma and Piacenza, where you can visit the Salame Felino museum and prosciutto museum. Depending in the period, you can take part at an historical recalling like the “Ricordanze dei sapori” a special event to discovery flavours, food culture and gastronomical traditions of this land.
Dinner in a medieval castle.

9. day
Departure day
After breakfast in our hotel in Parma, check-out and individual departure.

SICILY & AMALFI	FOOD AND WINE TOUR RATES € 2100 LENGTH 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS REGIONS UMBRIA - TUSCANY - EMILIA ROMAGNA CITIES - Perugia (2 days) - Montefalco - Spello - Montepulciano - Montalcino - S. Gimignano - Siena (1 day) - Firenze ( 1 day) - Bologna - Modena - Parma (3 days) - Piacenza sorrounding	DATES April 12-20 ( Sat 12: Perugia- Sun13: Spello-Montefafalco-Mon14: Montepulciano-Siena- Tue15: Montalcino-San Gimignano- Wed 16: Florence-Thu 17: Bologna and Modena- Fri:18 Parma-Sat19: Parma and Piacenza) May 10-18 ( Sat 10: Perugia Sun11: Spello-Montefafalco-Mon12: Montepulciano-Siena Tue 13: Montalcino- San Gimignano- Wed 14: Florence-Thu 15: Bologna and Modena- Fri 16: Parma-Sat 17: Parma and Piacenza) September 13-21 ( Sat 13: Perugia Sun14: Spello-Montefafalco-Mon15: Montepulciano-Siena Tue16: Montalcino-San Gimignano- Wed 17: Florence-Thu 18: Bologna and Modena- Fri 19: Parma-Sat 20: Parma and Piacenza) October 11-20 ( Sat 11: Perugia Sun12: Spello-Montefafalco-Mon13: Montepulciano-Siena Tue 14: Montalcino-San Gimignano- Wed 15: Florence-Thu16: Bologna and Modena- Fri 17: Parma-Sat 18: Parma and Piacenza)
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food and wine tour

Italia…land of traditions…like his unique gastronomy that makes this country capital of food&wine, famous in all the world. Do you want to taste the typical Italian flavours? Great food and wine are an integral part of Italian life. We give you the possibility to discover the traditional Italian cooking going across the different regions and the great variety of Italian foods and wines plunged in unique lands, riches of history. We will visit the wine’s roads in historical sites. We will have some cooking class and dinner in high quality restaurants (with famous and celebrated chef), in agriturisms and typical Italian trattorias where discover the secrets of home made cuisine and how prepare the traditional dishes (pasta, meat, fish and other delights). And also we will learn how prepare an original delicious Italian pizza… You will become real gourmets! Buon appetito!

	ACCOMODATION - Perugia (2 nights) - Posta dei Donini (San Martino in Campo) or similar - Alla Corte del Sole (Petrignano) - Chianti Country (2 nights) - Relais della Rovere (Colle Val d’Elsa) or similar - Florence (1 night) - Hotel Adler Cavalieri or similar - Parma (3 nights) Grand Hotel de la Ville	HIGHLIGHTS Wine & Oil tasting tours Typical products tasting tours (Parma ham, aceto balsamico Modena and more…) Cheese and bread making visit Dinner in characteristics restaurants Chocolate cooking lesson “First class category” cooking lesson Pizza cooking class Visit at historical and cultural sites Gelato and coffee tasting Special events

TOUR PROGRAM 1. day Baci at Perugia (accommodation for 2 nights) Here, in 1922 born the world famous “bacio” . After individual arrival and hotel accommadtion, you will visit historic Perugina, famous for his history and for chocolate. Later you will partecipate to your chocolate tasting and cooking lesson. Before dinner you will visit the famous “Lungarotti wine and oil museum” with tasting of their products. Tonight you will dine in an elegant restaurant whose innovative menu is complemented by an excellent wine list. 2.day Cucina ruspante day-trip In the morning reach Spello. The itinerary starts from the antique Roman gateways rich in history and art, among the narrow lanes that offer, besides unexpected masterpieces like the Cappella Bella painted by Pinturicchio, prospects of rare beaty of the Umbrian Valley. You continue to Montefalco where the historical local Sagrantino wine is produced. The red Sagrantino of Montefalco is one of the finest expressions of Italian wine making. Here you can enjoy its tasting. In the evening you will participate at your high level cooking lesson, using local fresh produces as you learn how to quickly and easily produce savory dishes duplicated when you return home. After cooking lesson you will savour an italian aperitif and you will taste what you have prepared before. 3. day Siena day-trip (accommodation for 2 nights) After breakfast you will leave for Montepulciano where you could enjoy the amazing landscape and the tasty local products like different types of wines. In the afternoon you will reach the magnificent city of Siena where a local guide will assist you in a walking tour through the historic center of the town. In summer time we can take part at famous Palio. Tonight a very special evening awaits you - you are dining in the vineyard. 4.day Chianti day An entire day dedicated to the amazing Chianti wine country. In the morning you will reach Montalcino for a private tasting of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan vintages is followed by an explanation of the merits of extra-virgin olive oil and a visit to an olive oil mill. We will have knowledge of the world’s best olive oil! In the afternoon excursion to S.Gimignano to discover the etruscan village and visit particularly wine cellars with tasting of its wine and, cheese and “bruschette”. 5.day Florence day (accommodation for 1 night) In the morning you will transfer to Florence, where you will meet your guide for a walking gourmet tour including ice cream, stopping in some typical pastry shop and also having a coffee tasting. The tour is done with emphasis on the culture of food in the history of this city. In the afternoon, if you are interested, you could have 2 options: you can enjoy a classic cooking lesson with the best cooking school in Florence, takes place in a magnificent layout, sorrounded by the hills of Florence, or you can have free time at leisure. 6. day Balsamic vinegar day-trio (accommodation for 3 nights) Changing region the tour take you in Emilia Romagna , land famous for his pasta, piadina and tortellini! In the morning departure to Bologna, and half day guided gourmet tour by walk. In the afternoon you will reach Modena, famous for his balsamic vinegar . Here local guide will explain you history and production techniques of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena; you also could visit the Acetaia where you will see barrels dating back as far as the 1700’s. You have opportunity to taste and purchase their products. You will enjoy dinner nearby at their restaurant – Acetaia Malpighi Restaurant-which features are typical dishes of Modenese cuisine and menus designed by their chefs with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar as a key ingredient of many dishes. 7. day Parmesan day at Parma In the morning, you can enjoy a visit at Parmesan Factory where the world-wide famous Parmigiano Reggiano “Parmesan” cheese is made, with tasting of Parmesan cheese and also a visit to a “prosciuttificio” for an ham tasting. Here you will discover all of the process of making this delicious cheese, then enjoy tasting accompanied by a glass of the famous Lambrusco, typical wine of the region. In the afternoon, if you’re interested, you have the possibility to partecipate at a traditional and innovative culinary course directly at Barilla Academy manifacture, the world of Pasta; an unforgettable opportunity for FOOD LOVERS to discover the traditions, the ingredients and the allure of Italian gastronomic culture. 8. day Ricordanze dei sapori day-trip This day is dedicated to the castles of the Ducato di Parma and Piacenza, where you can visit the Salame Felino museum and prosciutto museum. Depending in the period, you can take part at an historical recalling like the “Ricordanze dei sapori” a special event to discovery flavours, food culture and gastronomical traditions of this land. Dinner in a medieval castle. 9. day Departure day After breakfast in our hotel in Parma, check-out and individual departure.