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.

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.

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.

Take part in an Italian cooking course and prepare Tuscan and Florentine favourites, from pappa al pomodoro to panna cotta. Learn the art of hand-made pasta, then sit down to enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve created. Buon appetito!

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.

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.

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.

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!