Stroll through Bologna’s 15th-century Piazza Maggiore, framed by grand palaces and the Basilica di San Petronio, one of the largest churches in the world. Nearby, look up at "Le due Torri," the two leaning towers that have long stood as the city’s most iconic symbol.

Discover the history and craftsmanship of Parmigiano-Reggiano, one of the world’s most celebrated cheeses. Tour a factory to see how the wheels are produced, aged, and stored, then enjoy a tasting. Continue to a Prosciutto workshop to learn the traditional methods behind Italy’s famed cured meat.

Balsamic vinegar has a long and fascinating history dating back centuries. Visit a local producer to see and smell aged barrels from the 1800s that are still used today and sample different varieties of balsamic vinegar. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase a souvenir to take home and share with your family.

Discover Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, with a licensed guide. Admire the Duomo with Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery’s famed Gates of Paradise. Visit Palazzo Vecchio on Piazza della Signoria and step inside Dante’s House to learn about the poet’s legacy. At Santa Croce, see the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Cross the Ponte Vecchio and visit a leather workshop to discover one of Florence’s most famous crafts.

Discover the secrets of homemade Italian cuisine during a hands-on cooking class, where you'll prepare regional specialty dishes. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the farm and surrounding countryside.

Learn how farmers use dogs to hunt prized truffles and discover the differences between white and black varieties, including why they are so rare and costly. Then see both traditional and modern methods of olive oil production before sampling a selection of oils and fresh truffles.

Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks. At the Spanish Steps, see the “sinking ship” fountain, designed that way because low water pressure forced the artist to place it below street level. Marvel at the Trevi Fountain’s Baroque grandeur, the Pantheon’s soaring dome, and Piazza Navona, where Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers anchors the bustling square.

Enjoy dinner at a local trattoria and experience the welcoming atmosphere and flavours of Italian dining.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide, once the stage for gladiators, naval battles, and wild beast hunts, and explore the underground chambers where animals were kept. Continue to the Forum Romanum, the hub of Roman politics, religion, and commerce. Conclude at Piazza Venezia, framed by its grand palaces and the striking Victor Emmanuel Monument.

Meet a professional pizza chef and learn the art of dough preparation, from rolling pin to hand stretching. Discover classic garnishes like tomato, basil, oregano, and mozzarella, then create your own masterpiece with toppings from the buffet and choose your cooking style on plate or stone. Mangia!

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, renowned for its sweeping colonnades and magnificent Renaissance architecture. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s soaring dome, rising approximately 138 metres above the ground, and his celebrated Pietà sculpture. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes, including the iconic ceiling and "The Last Judgment," stand among the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance art.

Cameos—oval portraits carved in relief on a contrasting background—have been treasured since ancient Greece and were especially popular in Rome among Augustus’ family. Visit a modern studio to learn how skilled artisans continue the tradition, carving these delicate works of art up close.

Stop in Pompeii, the city where time stood still. Explore the ancient site with a licensed guide and discover a city once home to 20,000 residents before Mount Vesuvius buried it nearly 2,000 years ago. Excavated over centuries, the ruins reveal daily Roman life through public spaces, political graffiti, taverns, and street signs.

Learn the traditional techniques of crafting authentic Italian gelato from expert artisans, set against the picturesque backdrop of Sorrento's charming streets and stunning coastline.

Prepare traditional Neapolitan dishes under the guidance of local chefs, then sit down with your group to enjoy your delicious creations.

Take a dance lesson, perhaps learning Italy's signature dance, the Tarantella.

From the Bay of Naples, the island of Capri is less than an hour away by boat. Weather permitting, you’ll visit the Blue Grotto, where sunlight reflecting beneath the water bathes the cave in a shimmering silver-blue light.