Overnight International Flight to Bologna, Italy.

Upon arrival to Bologna, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel.

Bologna is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy. Bologna is an old university city with lavish porticoed walkways and squares, fine historic buildings, and an interesting medieval center. The city is known for its beauty, great cuisine.

After a leisurely breakfast, meet your local guide and discover Bologna. Seat of the most ancient University in the western world, Bologna is a city with an intense cultural life and intriguing historical legacy. First an important urban center under the Etruscan, then the Gauls and Romans, Bologna was also a well-known Medieval city within Europe. Enjoy a guided walking city tour to the main cultural beauties of Bologna, such as the Nettuno fountain, the medieval towers and the fifth biggest church in the world, San Petronio Basilica. On the way, stop to taste some of the most delicious regional specialties and learn about the gastronomic legacy of Bologna: mortadella, piadina, tigelle, tortellini and crescentine - to just name a few.
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Set out of town to discover the culinary excellences of the Food Valley. Start with a visit to a Parmesan Cheese farm to learn about the production processes and to taste a few different aged Parmesans. Then, meet a traditional balsamic vinegar producer and enjoy lunch at the farm to taste how this precious nectar can be paired with food. In the afternoon, head to Modena and enjoy a guided walking tour of this UNESCO-designated site. Explore the charming alleys of the historical center and step into the Cathedral, first built 9 Centuries ago. Continue on with the Ghirlandina Tower, symbol of Modena. Cap off your visits with a tasting of gnocco fritto, a special tasty fried bread.
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This morning, transfer to the train station to board a Frecciaroosa high speed train to Turin. Upon your arrival you will be transferred to the vineyard landscapes of the Langhe Region. After a leisurely lunch (not included) in Alba, meet your local guide and set out on a walking tour of the town starting from Piazza Duomo and discover the history of the city as well as the gastronomic flavors of the region. Taste the culinary excellence that made the Langhe famous around the world: the excellent hazelnuts, used to produce Nutella, the amazing Barolo, "the wine of kings and the king of wines" and of course white truffle. Then head to your Relais in the heart of the Langhe. ...read less

Early this morning, reach Monforte d'Alba, where the landscape is a sequence of mild vine cultivated slopes, on which grapevine rows draw precise and stunning geometries. Meet your hiking guide and start walking towards Barolo, the capital of the "king of wines", but at the same time the "wine of the kings". Once you arrive in Barolo, sip a well-deserved Italian style aperitivo with local specialties. Take the afternoon at leisure to relax and rest.

Early this morning, experience a private black truffle hunt led by an expert Trifulau (truffle hunter in local dialect) and the sense of smell of their faithful dogs, called Tabui. Take a walk in the woods and learn about the art and tradition of truffle hunting in the Langhe, where the most delicious truffles grow. Return to your accommodation for a leisurely afternoon.

Today, meet a local cheese maker and discover all the secrets of traditional organic cheese making. See the animals and enjoy a tasting of local products and sheep cheese on a light lunch accompanied by a bottle of local red wine. Then, embark on a walk in Canelli, nicknamed the capital of Spumante, or sparkling wine. Here, in the company of an expert guide, explore Canell's renowned wine cellars. These "underground cathedrals", known for their architectural beauty, extend about 12 miles and were built in the early 19th century to conserve locally produced wine. Enjoy a wine tasting paired with local products, before heading back to your Relais.
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Check-out and transfer to Turin. On the way stop at Martini & Rossi first historical headquarters and visit the internal Museum. Together with an official Martini bartender, learn the preparation of cocktails and the "best serve". Continue to Turin and board a Frecciarossa high speed train to Milan. Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation in Lake Como.

Board on a private "Venetian style" wooden motorboat for a picturesque ride across Lake Como with a local guide. Behold a panorama of colorful waterside villages and elegant estates, fringed by palms and pines and backed by soaring mountains. Stop at Villa del Balbianello and explore the elegant and romantic estate built in the XVIII Century on a peninsula. Then, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch by the lake. Private transfer back to your accommodation.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the airport in Milan for your flight home.