Parmigiano, Pesto & Palaces

Arrive at the Venice airport (VCE) and meet your private driver for a scenic transfer into Emilia-Romagna. Settle into your accommodations in Modena or Bologna and enjoy your first evening soaking in the flavors of Italy’s most food-obsessed region.

Today is dedicated to the gastronomic treasures that have made Emilia-Romagna legendary. On a private full-day driving tour, visit artisanal producers of Parmigiano Reggiano aged to perfection, traditional balsamic vinegar crafted over generations, and Lambrusco, the region’s iconic (and delicious) sparkling red wine. Enjoy guided tastings throughout the day and gain a deeper appreciation for Italy’s most revered culinary traditions.

Enjoy a relaxed day on your own—wander charming town centers, enjoy a long lunch, or simply savor the slower pace of life. Alternatively, add a private walking tour of Modena or Bologna to further explore the history, culture, and food of the region.

After breakfast, your private driver escorts you south toward the Italian Riviera. Watch the landscape change from rolling countryside to shimmering coastline as you arrive and settle into your seaside accommodations.

Enjoy your choice of excursion in the Riviera today: you can opt for an Italian Riviera driving excursion to explore coastal gems like Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure with a local driver, or join a hands-on cooking class to master Ligurian specialties like pesto and focaccia before enjoying a wine-paired lunch. Alternatively, choose a Cinque Terre tour to discover the five iconic seaside villages by train or trail with a private guide, pausing for an alfresco lunch in a village like Vernazza (note that additional transportation costs may apply).

Enjoy a free day to relax, explore on your own, or add an additional private experience. Swim, stroll seaside promenades, or linger over a long lunch overlooking the water.

Depart the coast and travel inland by private car to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. If you’d like, you can add stops along the way (at additional cost) to see the legendary tower of Pisa and explore the charming walled town of Lucca. Upon arrival in Florence, settle into your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure in this timeless city.

Choose a half-day private guided experience tailored to your interests: you can explore Florence’s highlights with a guide to see Michelangelo’s David and the Duomo before wandering artisanal backstreets; opt for a David and wine tasting to combine Renaissance art with a sommelier-led session featuring three Italian varieties (extra cost applies); join an art historian for a chronological journey through the Uffizi Gallery’s world-class masterpieces; or embark on a culinary walking tour through central markets to sample local cheeses, salumi, and gelato while learning about Florentine culture.

Venture beyond Florence with your choice of full-day private excursion into the Tuscan countryside: you can opt for a Tuscan villages and winery tour to soak in the rolling landscapes with a local driver, stopping for a tasting and lunch at a family-run winery before exploring medieval gems like Greve and Castellina in Chianti; or choose a hands-on cooking class in Chianti to tour a historic wine estate and master traditional dishes using fresh ingredients, followed by a meal of your own creations paired with estate-produced wines.

Enjoy private transfer from your Florence accommodations to the Florence Airport for your departure. Arrivederci!