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Tour highlights

Explore local markets with samples along the way.
Learn to prepare local and traditional Italian cuisine.
Take a guided walking tour around this historic city.
Visit globally renowned gastronomic capitals.
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5 days from £2,975pp

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Shannon in Italy
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bologna. Upon arrival at Bologna Airport, you will be met by your private driver and escorted to your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a walking tour around the city.

    • Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
      Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
    • Panoramic city view, Bologna
      Panoramic city view, Bologna
    • Basilica di San Stefano, Bologna
      Basilica di San Stefano, Bologna

  • Led by a local chef, you'll head to a market to gather ingredients and learn about the purveyors. Afterwards, you will work together to prepare a multi-course, traditional meal.

    • Traditional fresh pasta, Bologna
      Traditional fresh pasta, Bologna
    • Bologna cooking class
      Bologna cooking class
    • Bologna cooking class
      Bologna cooking class

  • Explore the historic city of Parma today with your guide, exploring the cobblestone streets and taking in the Duomo, Octagonal Baptistery and the Teatro Farnese. You will also enjoy sampling the local delicacies, including Prosciutto di Parma.

    • Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata, Parma
      Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata, Parma
    • Parma Cathedral, Parma
      Parma Cathedral, Parma
    • Prosciutto bar, Parma
      Prosciutto bar, Parma

  • Visit several local producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano (parmesan) cheese, balsamic vinegar and air-dried prosciutto (ham) and witness many of the processes first hand.

    • Salami, Bologna
      Salami, Bologna
    • Paramigiano Reggiano, Emilia Romagna
      Paramigiano Reggiano, Emilia Romagna
    • Ageing balsamic vinegar, Emilia Romagna
      Ageing balsamic vinegar, Emilia Romagna

  • On your final day, your private driver will bring you from your hotel to the airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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