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Benvenuto in Italia! Upon arrival at the Naples Airport (NAP), a private driver and car will be waiting to whisk you away on a beautiful, winding drive past Mt. Vesuvius and along the coastline until you reach the hotel in Sorrento, approximately 90 minutes. Your tour host will meet you in the lobby to ensure a smooth check-in.

In the evening, we’ll have a short introduction to Sorrento with a 2-hour walking tour, meandering down cobblestone streets to a tucked-away port where we’ll have dinner at a local garden hosted by our friend Pia, the fourth generation of a family of gardeners in Sorrento. We’ll spend the night tucked into a lush oasis while dining on the fresh catch of the day.

In the morning, we’ll take a short drive to a small town along the Sorrento coast. We’ll start our experience by walking through lemon groves and learning how to make local limoncello liqueur. And what’s a tour without a tasting?! We’ll enjoy a little tart and tasty pick-me-up before we head off on an adventure to visit a family-owned farm where we'll have lunch on the property.

After lunch, we’ll return to our hotel in Sorrento and have some free time to explore. Make sure to ask your tour host for any recommendations. In the evening, we’ll hop in the car and head to Positano to dine with our friends Marika and Emanuele at Marika’s house up on the hillside. Made with the freshest ingredients handpicked from Marika’s garden, we’ll enjoy delicious, seasonal dishes.

Today we visit the island of Capri! Our adventure begins as we board a ferry and sail across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Don’t miss the breathtaking view of the coastline as we leave. Upon reaching the island, our friend Domenico will greet us and lead us on a tour of the island, unveiling hidden gems and sharing the history of Capri. As one of the few guides on the island who was born and raised and currently resides there with his family, Domenico will share his unique local perspective and insider stories, offering a deeper connection to the island's rich culture and traditions.

After a morning of exploration, we’ll enjoy a traditional Caprese lunch at Domenico and his wife Maria’s home on their back porch under the lemon trees. The setting is intimate and charming, offering a genuine taste of local life, and the warm ambiance and genuine hospitality make this meal a truly unforgettable experience. Maria will even demonstrate how to make her family famous recipe of Lemon Cake, passed down from her nonna (grandmother).

With full bellies, we’ll hop back on the ferry to return to Sorrento. Upon our return, the evening is yours! Talk to your host for expert and insider information to find the shops, locations, and restaurants that fit your fancy!

In the morning, we’ll bid farewell to Sorrento and journey north towards Naples, the birthplace of pizza, and we’ll enjoy an early lunch of fried pizza - the way it was originally made!

After lunch, our driver will take us straight to the Naples train station where we will continue on to Florence, the city that became the heart of the Renaissance.

Once we've checked into our Florence hotel, we'll meet up with our private guide for a relaxed and educational walking tour of the city. During the tour, we'll learn about the history of Florence, learning about its fascinating past and experiencing the everyday charm of this incredible city.

After our tour, we’ll head to dinner and feast on some must-try local dishes, such as bistecca fiorentina, ribollita, and many more!

Today is all about discovering the hidden local treasures of Florence. We’ll walk through one of the neighborhoods on the ‘other’ side of the Arno River, visit a variety of eateries and local artisans and taste small bites along the way as we learn about the gastronomy and craftsmanship that abound.

You’ll have the afternoon free to explore, then we’ll peek into the life of a local during dinner with our friend Gloria as she prepares her favorite Florentine dishes for us in her home, an apartment overlooking the Duomo.

In the morning, we’ll venture outside the city to Pistoia, currently famous for its plant nurseries and flower markets, and home of our dear friend, Alain. We’ll spend the day on an Italian market food tour with our chef friend, collecting local products from purveyors to use in our homemade pasta cooking class. We'll enjoy an in-depth lesson on pasta while we sip on Chianti wine.

Then during lunchtime, we will dine on the fruits of our labor, including a Tuscan-style pork filet. And you never know what other seasonal specialties will pop up on our menu while discovering what the market has to offer that day.

On our last night in Florence, you’ll have the evening free to do any last-minute souvenir shopping or sightseeing.

Today we slow things down a bit and have a leisurely morning before departing for one of our favorite wineries tucked away in the rolling Tuscan hills. We’ll visit a picturesque vineyard and spend the morning sipping wines and hearing stories from winemakers. The countryside with its rolling hills and rows of grape vines will capture your heart and your stomach.

After our tasting, we’ll have a relaxed lunch - with of course more wine! - then head to our final hotel, arriving in time to see the gorgeous sunset over the beautiful countryside property - a break from the hustle and bustle of city life!

On our final day together, we'll head north into the region of Emilia-Romagna, known as the land of famous Italian foods & luxury car brands. We’ll being with a behind-the-scenes tour of a Parmigiano-Reggiano factory - learning everything there is to know about the precision that goes into making an 84-lb wheel of cheese. We’ll also get an inside look at the traditional history and importance of “balsamic vinegar” to local families and the aging process at a family-run acetaia. Finally, we’ll all enjoy a traditional lunch together.

We’ll return to the hotel in the afternoon and have some free time to enjoy the hotel’s luscious grounds and pool.

For dinner, we’ll savor a multi-course tasting menu that showcases and celebrates the local products and traditional flavors of the area.

Our departure day begins with an optional group breakfast at the resort before saying farewell. We will coordinate a private driver and transfer to the airport in Bologna (BLQ) or Florence (FLR) or the train station in either city on your behalf.

*Itinerary, hotels, activities, and modes of transportation are subject to change based on availability and/or weather conditions. In the event a hotel is unavailable, another comparable 4-5 star hotel will be substituted. All Terms and Conditions will be sent upon inquiry and must be agreed upon during booking.