ITALY AT THE TABLE
Parma, Modena & Piedmont’s Slow Food Country
APRIL 1–11, 2027 · 10 NIGHTS · FROM €7,750 PER PERSON
TRAVEL STYLE & IDEAL FOR: a relaxed, immersive journey for curious food and wine lovers who enjoy meeting artisans, learning by doing, exploring historic cities and lingering over regional meals.
ITALY AT THE TABLE TOUR OVERVIEW
Follow Northern Italy’s food traditions from Bologna’s market stalls and pasta kitchens to Modena’s balsamic vinegar, Parma’s Parmigiano Reggiano and Culatello, and the vineyards of the Langhe and Roero in Piedmont. Along the way, meet artisan producers, hunt for truffles, compare Barolo vintages, and explore the historic centers of Bologna, Modena, Alba and Turin.
Tour Price: €7,750
Tour price includes:
- Airport transfers*
- 10 nights in elegant accommodations of regional character: Bologna (2), Parma (2), Monteu Roero (4), Turin (2)
- All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 8 dinners, including regional meals
- Full-time tour leader
- Transportation by comfortable private coach
- Market tour and cooking class in Bologna
- Guided visits and experiences in Bologna, Maranello, Modena, Fontanellato, Parma, Alba, Pollenzo, La Morra, Barolo, the Langhe and Roero, and Turin
- Ferrari Museum and guided walking tour of Modena
- Visits and tastings with traditional balsamic vinegar, Culatello, Parmigiano Reggiano, truffle, and artisanal cheese producers
- Wine tour through the Langhe, including visits and tastings at a family-owned winery and a historic Barolo cellar, with lunch at the estate
- Dinner with a chef at Villa Casa Sangrato (4 courses) and artisanal cheese farm visit and tasting
- Sensory workshop at Pollenzo
- Guided visit to Turin’s Egyptian Museum
- All tips, taxes and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
Tour price is per person, based on a minimum of six participants and double occupancy. A single supplement of €1,410 is available for those traveling alone who would like their own room.
When making airline reservations, please note that the tour officially begins on April 1, 2027 in Bologna
*Airfare not included, but Olde Ipswich Tours can assist with booking flights.
Read more about the food traditions of Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna!
Depart the US, flying overnight to Bologna.
BEGINS: Bologna, Italy | ENDS: Turin, Italy *
DAYS 1-2, BOLOGNA: Explore Bologna’s porticoes, medieval towers and lively squares with a private guide. At a neighborhood market, select seasonal ingredients with a local chef, then prepare regional dishes, including the pasta traditions that define this corner of Italy, in a hands-on cooking class. Welcome dinner.
DAYS 3-4, MODENA & PARMA: Visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, then discover traditional balsamic vinegar over an authentic Emilian lunch. Explore Modena’s UNESCO-listed center before continuing to Parma. Tour the moated Rocca Sanvitale, learn about the craftsmanship behind Culatello and enjoy a gourmet dinner.
DAYS 5-7, ROERO, ALBA & THE LANGHE: See how Parmigiano Reggiano is produced and taste cheeses of different ages before settling into a countryside retreat in the Roero hills for a relaxed pizza dinner. Explore Alba with a local guide and visit the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo for a sensory workshop. Travel through the Langhe for private winery visits, tastings, an estate lunch, and sweeping views from La Morra and Barolo. Compare vintages and meet local winemakers whose knowledge has shaped the region.
DAYS 8-9, ROERO & TURIN: Join an expert Trifulau and trained truffle dogs for a hunt through the woods, followed by lunch and a private chef dinner at the villa. The next day, visit an organic sheep-cheese farm, meet the producer and enjoy a light tasting lunch before continuing to Turin. Discover the city’s elegant squares, Baroque architecture, historic cafés and role as the first capital of unified Italy.
DAY 10, TURIN: Tour the Egyptian Museum with an expert guide, enjoy free time to explore Turin independently and gather for a farewell dinner.
DAY 11: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
*Transfers to major airports can be arranged at an additional cost.
