BOLOGNA, CHIANTI, MONTEPULCIANO, ROME, NAPLES, CISTERNINO & ALBEROBELLO
Savor a sampling of Italy’s greatest culinary hits from a prosciutto tasting in Parma to a wine tasting at a Chianti Valley farmhouse to dinner at a local pizzeria in Naples to an Orecchiette pasta cooking class in Puglia. This 12-day limited edition tour with international airfare takes us all over Italy from Bologna down to Cisternino. Between our foodie adventures, we’ll discover some of Italy’s most incredible destinations and sights including San Gimignano’s fascinating medieval architecture, the beautiful Ghost Town of Civita di Bagnoregio, the famous Trulli houses of Alberobello, and more! Of course, no trip to Italy is complete without a tour of Rome including a stroll around the famous Colosseum and a taste of some of the best Tiramisu in all of Rome.
Itinerary at
a Glance
- Overnight, non-stop international flight
- 2 nights in Bologna
- 2 nights in Chianti
- 2 nights in Rome
- 1 night in Naples
- 2 nights in Cisternino
- 1 night in Rome
Tour
Highlights
- 3-course dinner in Bologna featuring local cuisine
- Parmigiano Cheese and Parma Ham Tasting in Parma with special Tortellini Lunch
- Visit a farmhouse in the Chianti Valley (Tuscany) for wine tasting accompanied by Pecorino & Bruschetta
- Tour a pasta-making factory in Chianti
- Montepulciano and the Ghost Town of Civita di Bagnoregio
- Tour of Ancient Rome
- Lacryma Christi Wine Tasting near Mt. Vesuvius
- World-renowned pizza in Naples with a demonstration
- Paestum Mozzarella Tasting, factory visit and tour in Matera
- Orecchiette Pasta Cooking Class with Folkloric Musical Show in Puglia
- Visit a cheese factory in Andria with Burrata tasting
- Visit and tasting at an Olive Oil Mill
- Farewell dinner in Rome with live music
- Walking tours in Bologna, Parma, San Gimignano, Rome, Naples, and Matera.
Your Tour
Includes
- Round-trip international airfare from New York (JFK)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Accommodations at first-class hotels
- Porterage service at hotels (1 luggage per person)
- City taxes where necessary
- Ground transportation in an air-conditioned motor coach
- 19 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 5 dinners plus 8 additional tastings
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees as indicated in the itinerary
- Top-rated, professional English-speaking Tour Director throughout
- Local English-speaking guides where indicated
Tour Itinerary
Guided Tour Pricing
There are currently no future departures for this tour.
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Pricing is subject to change. Payment (non-refundable) should be made by cash (Euro). Subject to a minimum number of participants and availability.
Featured Accommodations
Before You Depart
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Your flights between the U.S. and Italy will are on the following airlines with the corresponding schedules. We recommend that you check-in at least three-and-a-half hours before the scheduled departure.
Please make sure to allow sufficient time for clearing customs and immigration if you are planning a connecting flight. We recommend at least three-and-a-half hours. Please note that flight schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Departure Date | Airline | Depart JFK | Arrive JFK |
2020: Sep. 6, Sep. 20, Oct. 11 | American Airlines | 4:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
ADVANCE SEAT ASSIGNMENT
The airlines above do not assign seats in advance. Seat assignments can only be arranged at the airport upon check-in. If you have a preferred seating choice, please make sure you check-in for your flight as early as possible. These airlines do not offer any frequent flyer miles.
LAND-ONLY TRAVELERS
International flights to/from the U.S. are not included. Land-only travelers are responsible for arranging the entry and exit flights, as well as their arrival and departure transfers. smarTours cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by air schedule changes and delays. Unused land services are non-refundable.
Main Tour Only: Land-only services start upon independent check-in at your Bologna hotel on Day 2 of the itinerary and end after breakfast at your Rome hotel on Day 12.
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION
You must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. No visa is required for U.S. passport holders. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the respective consulates as to the most current visa requirements to all their travel destinations. Please remember that it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary travel documents before the trip.
TICKETS AND FINAL DOCUMENTS
Your airline tickets, along with final instructions and additional travel tips, will be sent to you 7–10 days before the scheduled departure of your tour. Please make sure to advise us in case your address changes.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Immunizations are not currently required; however, you should consult your personal physician, local public health authorities or the Center of Disease Control (CDC) as to their suggestions.
CLIMATE
You may expect daytime high temperatures ranging in the 50s and 70s.
NON-INCLUDED MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING
The hotels used on this tour offer several dining choices, ranging from coffee shop to specialty restaurants. The average cost for dinner (excluding drinks) in the coffee shop is about $20-25 per meal, per person. Optional sightseeing tours and evening activities will be offered. Your hotel will accept credit cards for your non-included meals.
CREDIT CARDS AND LOCAL CURRENCY
Hotels and some stores accept major credit cards. However, for “street shopping,” you will need local currency. You can either exchange U.S. Dollars into local currency in advance of your trip, or you may use your debit card to withdraw local currency from an ATM. It is recommended that you bring along cash in small denominations.
BAGGAGE
Each passenger may bring one piece of checked-in luggage (suitcase) and one carry-on piece. We recommend that you do not overpack and that you take a variety of separates with climate and comfort in mind.