Tuscany & Emilia Romagna
Length
8 Days, 7 Nights
$6,000 USD
Price per person
International airfare not included
From
When
Inclusions
All meals & drinks, accommodations, activities, regional travels, and gratuities
Imagine this: you’re in Tuscany, surrounded by scenic vineyards and iconic rolling hills. Known for its legendary wines, each sip here—from bold Brunello to classic Chianti—tells a tale of tradition and sun-soaked vineyards. 🍷🌞
Just a short trip away is Emilia-Romagna, a true haven for food lovers. Here, every meal is a celebration, with handmade pasta, cured meats, and rich cheeses that showcase centuries-old recipes. 🍝🥂
Ready for the ultimate Italian experience? Tuscany’s wines, Florence’s history, and Emilia-Romagna’s culinary treasures await! 🌟
Crave Italy Itinerary
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Day 1 - Tuscany
Benvenuto or Welcome to Italy! On arrival day we will meet you at the Florence International Airport in the morning (so please ensure your flight arrives by 10:00am).
We will immediately transfer from the airport to our villa in Tuscany. In the late afternoon we will enjoy a guided wine tour and tasting at the Villa followed by a welcome dinner.
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Day 2 - Tuscany
We will enjoy breakfast at leisure at the hotel followed by a morning walking tour of Florence enjoying the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo.
The walking tour of Florence includes its most fascinating squares and landmarks.Dinner will take place in an upscape Florentine restaurant where we can try the famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina along with a multi-course meal of seasonal and regional specialties.
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Day 3 - Tuscany
Enjoy breakfast at leisure at the hotel.
There is no time to waste when exploring the stunning Tuscany hills
Today we head to beautiful Siena for a historic walking tour of this medieval city.
Once you've explored this medieval Tuscan town, you'll no doubt be ready for some Tuscan wine! We will head to a nearby winery in the countryside outside San Gimignano. Once you arrive at the wine estate, a tour of the cellar with tasting and lunch awaits you.
In the early evening we will transfer back to the hotel to enjoy an evening at leisure where you can explore the village or enjoy dinner at the Villa.
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Day 4 - Emilia Romagna
Enjoy your last breakfast at leisure in Tuscany.
We will depart our Villa and travel to the region of Emilia Romanga. We will stop by the Sanctuary of San Luca before heading to our hotel in Bologna.
This afternoon we will enjoy a private guided food walking tour in the Bologna Historic Center visiting highlights like the Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Basilica, and the iconic Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda). Experience Bologna’s culinary scene sampling local specialties such as tortellini, mortadella, the iconic ragù (traditional Bolognese sauce).
This evening we will enjoy dinner at a cozy osteria with a glass of Lambrusco.
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Day 5 - Emilia Romagna
Breakfast is at leisure at the hotel (however we recommend not filling up too much)
This morning we will enjoy a cooking class in Bologna.
Pick up techniques for turning out flawless fresh pasta and traditional tiramisu during a hands-on lesson, while you snack on cheese, charcuterie, and wine. We will finish the class with lunch made of our beautiful creations.
Your afternoon and evening are at leisure.
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Day 6 - Emilia Romagna
Breakfast is at leisure at the hotel.
Today is our epic foodie day in Emilia Romagna. This private tour offers a full-day culinary journey from Bologna, taking you through the heart of Italy’s finest food regions.
Starting in Parma, you’ll visit a local dairy producer to witness the traditional process of crafting Parmigiano Reggiano. Explore each step of production before sampling various aged Parmigiano cheeses. The next stop is Modena, where you’ll tour an artisanal balsamic vinegar producer. Here, you’ll learn the secrets of creating the famed Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale, aged for decades in wooden barrels. Taste a selection of aged vinegars and discover the complex flavors and techniques behind each bottle. After the tasting, enjoy a light lunch, savoring local specialties.
Your day continues with a guided two-hour tour of Modena’s historic center. The private guide will share insights into Modena’s rich history, culture, and culinary traditions, as well as take you to sample some of the city’s finest charcuterie of the region.
With new flavors and stories from Parma and Modena, you’ll return to Bologna in comfort, ending a day immersed in Italian culinary heritage.
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Day 7 - Emilia Romagna
Breakfast is at leisure in the hotel.
Today is a full day at leisure. Enjoy exploring the city of Bologna on your own. Stop into a cafe or shop you may have seen throughout our tours or enjoy bites and drinks at a local bistro.
This evening we will have our farewell dinner in an osteria known for Bolognese.
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Day 8 - Depart
Breakfast is at leisure at the hotel
There will be two scheduled transfers from the hotel to the Florence International Airport.
ARRIVEDERCI!
While we have carefully planned and organized our itinerary, there may be circumstances beyond our control that necessitate changes to hotels, tours, or restaurants during the course of our trip.
Please rest assured that should any changes occur, our priority will be to ensure that the replacement accommodation, tour, or restaurant is of equal or higher quality and standards.
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Payment is required at time of booking.
Your trip’s deposit is due at the time of booking. The deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. You will receive automatic payment reminders with a payment link leading up to your Crave Travel Trip. This link will only allow you to pay the entire remaining balance due. To make smaller payments than remaining balance due – Please send an email to: Info@CraveTravel.org. Please include your Name, Trip, Dates, and Amount you wish to pay. We will run the card used at booking and send you a confirmation by email. Please allow up to 2 business days for us to process.
Payment Schedule:
20% non-refundable deposit due at time of booking
50% due 120 days prior to arrival
30% due 90 days prior to arrival
If full payment is not received by the due date, your reservation may be cancelled without additional notice and deposits will be forfeited. Some supplier terms specify that there is no refund after a booking is made and paid for. Your ability to obtain a refund if you change or cancel travel plans is limited.
CANCELLATION
All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to Info@CraveTravel.org. Crave Travel wants nothing more than for you to enjoy one of our trips, however, we understand emergencies do occur that may cause you to cancel your reservation. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
The deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Refunds will be given as outlined below based on days prior to trip arrival and length of trip.
Full refund less Non-Refundable Deposit: 121+ days
30% Trip Cost: 120-91 days
No Refund: 90 Days or less
No exceptions will be granted to our Cancellation policy.
*We reserve the right to cancel trips with inadequate participant attendance, in which case all money paid to Crave Travel, LLC will be fully refunded. Crave Travel, LLC CANNOT be held responsible for any personal expenses, such as airline tickets due to changes in itineraries or tour cancellations.
Can I transfer my trip?
Crave Travel will transfer 100% of funds paid including the Non-Refundable deposit if transfer is made outside of our cancellation policy deadlines. Transfer can be made to any scheduled tour with available space. Our normal cancellation policy is in place for all other transfer requests.
*Crave Travel reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a tour participant should such person’s behavior, health, or mental condition impede the operation of the trip.
*Crave Travel reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, safety, or other unforeseen incidents.
Your responsibility to arrange air travel and transportation to and from home, airline reservations are not included in the cost of your Crave Travel trip. You are responsible to arrange air travel and your transportation from home or other location where your travel originates and to your home or other location where your travel ends. Crave Travel shall not be responsible for air or ground schedule changes.
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Included
Three nights at villa in Tuscany.
Shared two people per room.
One bed per room (unless otherwise stated or requested and subject to availability)
Four Nights at hotel in Emilia Romagna region.
Shared two people per room.
One bed per room (unless otherwise stated or requested and subject to availability)
Airport transfers on arrival & departure days
Private ground transportation throughout trip
Private driver and local knowledgeable English & Italian guides throughout the trip
All the activities and their entrance fees as noted in the itinerary
All Meals:
Seven (7) breakfasts
Six (6) lunches
Seven (7) dinners (some lunches and dinners may be replaced with a cash stipend)
Drinks: alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at every lunch and dinner (Restrictions may apply)
Unlimited purified drinking water on vehicle – Travelers will be provided with their own reusable bottles
Taxes, VAT, and other applicable national taxes
All Gratuities
24-hour support from Crave Travel.
Crave Travel Tour Leader
What’s NOT Included:
Airfare
Baggage Fees
Laundry
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Travelers Insurance
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We Love Walking: As a Crave Traveler, we strive to experience the local areas we are visiting and a big part of this is walking around the destination.
Many of our activities include a lot walking throughout the duration of the activity as well as walking to and from activities or meals. If you are not able to walk long periods of time, please reach out to one of our Crave Travel experts to see if this trip is right for you.
We Love Food: The best way to experience a destination is through its food. We strive to include local delicacies and popular culinary delights from each destination we visit. If you have strict dietary restrictions, please reach out to one of our Crave Travel experts to see if this trip is right for you.
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Arrival/Departure:
Your trip begins and ends in Florence, Italy.
Arrival Day: Please schedule to arrive at the Florence International Airport by 10am local time.
Departure Day: There will be two (2) transfers from from the hotel to the Florence International Airport prior to your departure.
Optional Add-Ons: Should you wish to extend your trip, we can offer you our discounted hotel rates at time of booking (subject to availability).
We require a minimum of six (6) Crave Travelers for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking airfare.
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