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Florence. Rome. Pasta. Wine. Renaissance architecture and Tuscan hills. If you\u2019re looking to really (no, really) indulge \u2013 this one\u2019s for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n Kicking things off in Milan (arguably Italy\u2019s most glamorous city), you\u2019ll visit the region\u2019s finest producers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Modena balsamic vinegar, with gourmet samples along the way. In Bologna, you\u2019ll cook up a feast of fresh pasta and ragu with a passionate local chef who\u2019s obsessed with good food. Then it\u2019s on to Tuscany, where you\u2019ll visit Florence\u2019s artisan workshops with a local expert and taste wine in the ancient cellars of a historic hilltop castle. And let\u2019s not forget your Vespa sidecar adventure through Rome\u2019s vibrant streets.<\/p>\n This might just be our most opulent adventure yet. 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Saluti! Welcome to Milan, a fast-paced metropolis at the cutting edge of Italy\u2019s design industry, attracting artists, photographers and fashionistas from all across the globe. Upon arrival at the airport, a private Flash Pack transfer will be waiting to take you to your centrally located hotel on one of the city\u2019s elegant streets. Here you\u2019ll meet your fellow travelers and Pack Leader before heading out for a welcome dinner at a typical Milanese restaurant with superb views of the cathedral. Saluti! For your first full day, there\u2019s an appetizing itinerary in store with a culinary tour of the region. Thanks to its fertile plains and abundance of fresh ingredients, Emilia-Romagna has long been considered an agricultural powerhouse and superstar of Italian gastronomy. First up, you\u2019ll travel to Modena, to visit the workshop and cellars where the finest balsamic vinegar is aged. You\u2019ll follow this up with a visit to the artisan cheese factory in Parma to discover the intricate process of crafting vintage Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (with plenty of samples, of course). Tastebuds satisfied, you\u2019ll continue to Bologna for the next part of your adventure. Spend the evening sipping aperitivos with your group in a lively local piazza.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"A TASTE OF MODENA & PARMA","text":" For your first full day, there\u2019s an appetizing itinerary in store with a culinary tour of the region. Thanks to its fertile plains and abundance of fresh ingredients, Emilia-Romagna has long been considered an agricultural powerhouse and superstar of Italian gastronomy. First up, you\u2019ll travel to Modena, to visit the workshop and cellars where the finest balsamic vinegar is aged. You\u2019ll follow this up with a visit to the artisan cheese factory in Parma to discover the intricate process of crafting vintage Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (with plenty of samples, of course). Tastebuds satisfied, you\u2019ll continue to Bologna for the next part of your adventure. 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Together, you\u2019ll prepare fresh pasta dishes from scratch using seasonal local ingredients, washed down with regional wine. Spend the rest of the day enjoying Bologna at leisure. Lose yourself in the lavish porticoed walkways, beautiful historic plazas and storied medieval centre with a mix of Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic architecture.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"PERFECT THE ART OF PASTA","text":" Bologna is world-renowned for its rich food scene and there\u2019s much more to try beyond spaghetti bolognese: think classic lasagna and tagliatelle drenched in ragu (a slow-cooked meat sauce), handmade stuffed pasta like tortellini, and local specialities such as salami and mortadella. Today, you\u2019ll take a cookery class with an esteemed local chef who will share her passion for traditional Italian cuisine as you master tagliatelle and ragu. 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To help you get your bearings, you\u2019ll start with a walking tour with an expert local guide who will bring the city\u2019s history and culture to life. Admire the landmark Duomo cathedral with its neo-Gothic facade, amble over the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge packed with goldsmiths and jewelers, and rub the nose of the Fontana del Porcellino – Florence’s wild boar fountain – to ensure you return to the city. After the tour, you’ll be free to explore at leisure and your Pack Leader will have plenty of tips. We recommend taking in the views from Piazzale Michelangelo – particularly atmospheric at sunset.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"ARTISTIC FLORENCE","text":" Leave Bologna behind as you travel to the Renaissance city of Florence, home to an incredible array of artistic treasures \u2013 and possibly the world\u2019s best gelati. 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From here, you\u2019ll visit the nearby castle of Verrazzano – once home to the explorer who discovered the Bay of New York – for a tour of the centuries-old wine cellars and a tasting of the finest Chianti. Later, you\u2019ll return to Florence for a relaxed evening at your boutique hotel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Wine tasting at a Tuscan castle","text":" After breakfast, you\u2019ll be met by an English-speaking chauffeur and travel across the bucolic Tuscan countryside to Siena. You\u2019ll have time to explore this compact Gothic town, with its beautiful central Campo square, before continuing to the stunning hilltop town of San Gimignano. One of Tuscany\u2019s most recognisable sights, the skyline of medieval towers is visible from miles around. 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Navigating the labyrinthine streets, you’ll feel like you’re in a classic movie as you ride past famous sights including the Roman Forum, Colosseum and even Vatican City. You\u2019ll be dropped off back at your boutique hotel, ideally positioned for setting out on foot. Enjoy an atmospheric evening strolling from one piazza to the next before heading out for a farewell dinner with views to die for on the highest rooftop in the city.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Vespa sidecar adventure","text":" Arrivederci Florence – next you\u2019re onto Rome. Arriving by train, your introduction to Italy\u2019s charismatic capital will be on a Vespa sidecar adventure. Sit back and enjoy this stylish ride as you take in one breathtaking location after another. 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You might also consider extending your adventure with our Southern Italy tour<\/a>, which will see you journey from Rome to Naples and on to Puglia – one of the country\u2019s most traditional and untouched regions. Our team of travel experts are at your service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Until next time, Rome","text":"
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