12 days
Milan, Emilia-Romagna region, Florence, Rome

The most important thing to pack on a trip to northern Italy? An empty stomach.

Sample fresh, native products during rural farm visits and taste your way through Turin on a food-themed walking tour. Balance your meals with sightseeing stops in Milan, Bologna, Florence, and Rome, where you’ll feast your eyes on some of Italy’s most celebrated architectural gems. Just make sure to save room for gelato, too.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2025: March 19, April 18-21, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Milan

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Milan

    Learn about local agriculture and taste some native products during a rural farm visit

    Take a guided tour of Milan

  • Day 4: Milan • Turin

    Take a day-trip to Turin

    Explore Turin during a food-themed walking tour 

  • Day 5: Milan • Langhe region • Emilia region

    Travel to the Emilia region via the Langhe region

    Visit the Slow Food University

    See a pasta-making demonstration

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Piedmontese cooking class

    Piedmontese cooking class

    Dive even deeper into how food plays an integral role in Italy’s culture. Enjoy a cooking class led by a local chef, where you’ll make and enjoy a few classic Piedmontese dishes.

    Take a stroll among the region’s famous grape vineyards 

  • Day 6: Emilia region • Parma • Modena

    Take a day trip to Parma and Modena

    Stop in Parma to sample delicious Parmesan cheese

    Explore Modena during your free time

    Visit an acetaia, where you will:

    • Learn about production of traditional balsamic vinegar
    • Taste the local product
  • Day 7: Emilia region • Bologna

    Take a day trip to Bologna

    Take a food-themed guided tour of Bologna

    Participate in a gelato-making class and visit a gelato museum

  • Day 8: Emilia region • Lucca • Florence

    Travel to Florence via Lucca

    Explore Lucca on your own

    Visit a chocolate factory, sample a variety of flavors

    Explore Florence on your own

  • Day 9: Florence

    Explore Mercato Centrale during free time

    Explore Florence during a food-themed walking tour  

  • Day 10: Florence • Rome

    Travel to Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Enjoy suppli while walking through the streets of Rome

  • Day 11: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 12: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Milan

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Milan

    Learn about local agriculture and taste some native products during a rural farm visit

    Take a guided tour of Milan

  • Day 4: Milan • Turin

    Take a day-trip to Turin

    Explore Turin during a food-themed walking tour 

  • Day 5: Milan • Langhe region • Emilia region

    Travel to the Emilia region via the Langhe region

    Visit the Slow Food University

    See a pasta-making demonstration

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Piedmontese cooking class

    Piedmontese cooking class

    Dive even deeper into how food plays an integral role in Italy’s culture. Enjoy a cooking class led by a local chef, where you’ll make and enjoy a few classic Piedmontese dishes.

    Take a stroll among the region’s famous grape vineyards 

  • Day 6: Emilia region • Parma • Modena

    Take a day trip to Parma and Modena

    Stop in Parma to sample delicious Parmesan cheese

    Explore Modena during your free time

    Visit an acetaia, where you will:

    • Learn about production of traditional balsamic vinegar
    • Taste the local product
  • Day 7: Emilia region • Bologna

    Take a day trip to Bologna

    Take a food-themed guided tour of Bologna

    Participate in a gelato-making class and visit a gelato museum

  • Day 8: Emilia region • Lucca • Florence

    Travel to Florence via Lucca

    Explore Lucca on your own

    Visit a chocolate factory, sample a variety of flavors

    Explore Florence on your own

  • Day 9: Florence

    Explore Mercato Centrale during free time

    Explore Florence during a food-themed walking tour  

  • Day 10: Florence • Rome

    Travel to Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Enjoy suppli while walking through the streets of Rome

  • Day 11: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 12: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    Sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides

  • Cuisine & culture highlights

    Local farm visit; Slow Food University; pasta-making demonstration; vineyard walk; Parmesan cheese producer visit; acetaia visit; gelato-making class & museum; chocolate tasting; Colosseum & Roman Forum; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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