Cuisine & Culture in Northern Italy

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12 days

Milan, Piedmont region, 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 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

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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: Turin • Piedmont region

Explore Turin during a food-themed walking tour

Visit the Slow Food University

Day 5: Piedmont region • Langhe region • Emilia region

Travel to the Emilia region via the Langhe region

Take a stroll among the region’s famous grape vineyards

Add this in-depth excursion:

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.

See a pasta-making demonstration

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

Enjoy an interactive food-themed activity

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 Rome

With your expert local guide you will see:

St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City
St. Peter's Basilica

Add this in-depth excursion:

Italian coffee workshop

Coffee is an important part of Italian culture, and during this EF-exclusive experience, you'll learn the unwritten rules of "bar" (coffee shop) culture. Try your hand at creating barista designs in a cappuccino and learn how to order different drinks in Italian. Alternative options will be available for those who don't drink coffee.

Day 12: Depart for home