February 2, 2019

Save €800 per Person on a 9 day Food and Culture Journey in Italy

Written By Chantelle Kern

Deal: €800 Euros off per Person on Italy’s Epicurean Journey itinerary for the May 19-27, 2019 guaranteed departure.

Overview:

Experience all of Italy wrapped-up into one region with a journey that will take you from savouring Slow-food on sun-kissed rolling hills to soaking up the sunshine by the seaside. Enjoy a relaxing vacation by unpacking once and unwinding with 9 days located just steps away from one of Italy’s most beautiful piazzas (town square). This itinerary will focus on introducing you to the most iconic Italian experiences.  You will meet the vintners of our territory that have etched their story in land through award-winning wines, and their passion that continues to be passed on from generation-to-generation. While we explore the territory, you will be introduced to the Italian trifecta: Food, Wine, and People, allowing you to get in touch with the culture of our territory, and learn some culinary secrets along the way.  Your hands-on cooking classes will be set in the back-drop of a 17^th century abbey, not only exposing you to local cuisine and recipes handed down from Nonna (Grandma), but also to the Old-world charm and pure rhythm of “La Dolce Vita”. To round out your trip you will be joined by a Fully-bilingual, 100% Italian, 100% local guide with an International culinary resume that will ensure your vacation is nothing but spectacular. Travel the road less-taken and enjoy the in-depth experience of authentic Italy that you have been craving.

DURATION

9 days

INCLUDES

Italy’s Epicurean Journey includes:

• Eight nights double occupancy stay in 4-star luxury boutique accommodations with ensuite bathroom
• 8 breakfasts
• 9 Meals including wine, coffee, and dessert
• Two Wine Tasting experiences (see detailed itinerary for details)
• Transfer from your hotel to Ascoli Piceno’s train and bus stations on day of departure
• Airport pick-up/travel from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport to Ascoli Piceno
• Two private cooking classes including all your creations
• Privately guided walking tour of Ascoli Piceno with a local expert
• Privately guided walking tour of Offida with a local expert
• A visit to the largest medieval fortress in Italy
• Visits to some of Italy’s Borghi Piu Belli d’Italia (Most beautiful Medieval Villages & Hamlets)
• A knowledge local, bilingual guide that is with you throughout your day
• All coffee and gelato when you are with your guide
• All entrance fees (as per itinerary)
• All gratuities for driver, city guides, and service at meals
• Gratuities for your Italian on Tour guides
• Taxes, tips, and service charges

EXCLUDES

Travel to and from Italy, travel & trip insurance, any other meals not noted in the itinerary, items of personal nature, return transfer from Ascoli Piceno to Rome or elsewhere, excursions not listed above and any items not mentioned in the itinerary. *All prices are in Euros unless otherwise stated