sell A Northern Italy Food Tour hosted by Frank from Jimmy’s Italian Specialties and arranged by Leanna’s World Travel

Depart on your overnight flight to Milan.

Arrive in Milan airport, meet your assistant for the transfer to the Milan hotel.

This evening, enjoy a delicious Milanese dinner at a local restaurant.

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Milan, where you’ll visit the Piazza del Duomo, home to the stunning Milan Cathedral. Take a stroll through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - the world's very first shopping mall - and continue to the legendary La Scala Opera House.

The afternoon is yours, at leisure to explore on your own, see Da Vinci’s The Last Supper (on your own) or just relax.

Upon arrival in Modena, check in to the hotel. Then you’ll enjoy a walking tour to explore the historic center, including the Ducal Palace, Piazza Grande, and the Ghirlandina Tower, followed by tastings at Mercato Albinelli.

Today, you’ll discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano. This cheese is produced only once a day in the early morning. You get to see the cheese makers at work — an unforgettable experience!

Then, continue with a visit to one of the most important Lambrusco wine producers, where you can appreciate all the characteristics and the real taste of this wine. Then you enjoy a lunch full of aromas and flavors of this land in the heart of Modena, a city with an important architectural heritage. After lunch, there will be time for a walk in the city center.

This afternoon, visit a producer of Balsamic vinegar, knows as the “black gold of Modena,” and you’ll get to taste this delicious condiment known worldwide.

Cooking class in an Agriturismo near the Parma countryside. You will learn how to make pasta and enjoy what you have prepared for lunch. Emilia Romagna is the main region in Italy where pasta is still homemade.

Enjoy this guided culinary experience through the heart of Emilia-Romagna, showcasing the region's rich gastronomic traditions. Tastings of local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, fresh pasta, cured meats, and regional wines while visiting markets, artisan producers, and family-run eateries. Along the way, expert guides share the history, culture, and craftsmanship behind Reggio Emilia's world-renowned cuisine.

After checking in to the hotel, enjoy the day to explore independently. 

This afternoon’s experience is a culinary adventure in Verona, where you’ll learn to prepare a traditional Risotto all’Amarone and the famous tiramisu. 

Opportunity for Mass for those who may enjoy that.  Then enjoy a walking tour of Padua, where you’ll see some of the most famous squares of the city, including Piazza delle Erbe, della Frutta and della Signoria, which all overlook several prominent and majestic buildings. You’ll visit one of the most masterful examples of art from the 14th century at the Scrovegni Chapel. Later, see Palazzo della Ragione, a medieval market hall, and the Cathedral of Padua, which was first erected in the 4th century and finally the Basilica of St Anthony of Padua. 

A full day tour where you will visit a couple of wineries and taste different local wines, enjoying a traditional lunch followed by an olive oil and also a grappa tasting

This day is open for those to explore on their own in the city of Verona. 

Or if you prefer, join an optional full day tour to Venice. 

Optional Full Day Tour to Venice (not included in package price)

Board a high-speed train from Verona to Venice and meet your local guide for a full-day tour of the city’s highlights. Wander through charming streets, admire the canals, gondoliers, and the iconic Rialto Bridge, then make your way to the magnificent Piazza San Marco. Enjoy a traditional gondola ride through Venice’s canals before discovering the city’s rich history, including the Bridge of Sighs, the former prisons, and fascinating stories of Venice’s past.

Price: $435 per person based on 15 people traveling together

Price: $560 per person based on 20 people traveling together

Price: $485 per person based on 25 people traveling together

Price includes:

Meet and greet transfer from train station to Venice city center by private boat (round trip)

2 hours private English-speaking guide in Venice

Doge’s Palace entrance fee

Earphones

Gondola ride (30 minutes)

Round trip train

Transfer to Milan airport for your flight back to the U.S., arriving the same day.