Project Description

Italy Truffle Treasures Tour 11 Days

AFCO11
Italy

FEEL the perfect moment 

On this immersive tour, each slice of ancient history, dreamy landscape, and fresh local flavor this showstopping country is known for is yours to experience.

Tour Highlights

► Explore the real “Castle in the Sky” featured in Hayao Miyazaki’s movie- Bagnoregio
► Visit one of the 50 places must visit tourist destinations recommended by National Geographic magazine- Amalfi Coast
► Visit beautiful fairy tale town “Mushroom Village”- Alberobello
► Visit one of the most ancient histories on the Italian peninsula, awarded the title of “European Capital of Culture”-Matera

Try the local cuisine

Italian risotto、Truffle menu pairing with Wine、 Seafood platter、 Pizza、 Tortellini、Balsamic vinegar tasting

With all our heart

Experiencing truffle hunting and tasting
Visit the Ferrari Museum and see how of some of the world’s most beautiful luxury vehicles are built.
Travel by train to the rustic paradise – Cinque Terre
Visit a traditional Parma Ham Plant followed by tasting
Experience a visit  the vinegar factory. Learn all about vinegar production

DAY 1// Home City – Rome

Travel aboard a luxury airliner to Rome, Italy.

DAY 2// Rome - Bagnoregio - Siena

Castle in the SkyCivita di Bangonregio. Founded more than 2,500 years ago, located on the top of the mountain. It is connected to the outside by a narrow long bridge, it looks like a castle floating in the sky in the distances, therefore called “Castle in the Sky”. The town was placed on the list of the “100 Most Endangered Sites”. Furthermore Civita di Bangonregio was the inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki for the realization of the famous movie “Castle in the Sky”.
Siena It is famous for its enclosed medieval old town and charming old alleys. You’ll be free to explore the town at leisure.

Hotel: Four Points By Sheraton Siena or similar

Breakfast: —      Lunch: —      Dinner: Italian risotto

DAY 3// Siena - Chianti - San Gimignano - Lucca

『Chianti』It is Italy’s most ancient wine producing region. Enjoy wine tasting and tours of the vineyards.
『San Gimignano』Take part into a truffle hunting session with an experienced truffle hunter and trained dogs.

Hotel: Grand Guinigi or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel       Lunch: Truffle menu pairing with Wine       Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 4// Lucca - La Spezia - Cinque Terre - Parma

Cinque TerreExplore the picturesque fishing villages of the UNESCO-listed area . It lies in the west of La Spezia and comprises five beautiful hillside fishing villages. The rocky, rugged coastal cliffs keep this area in scenic isolation, and this contributes in preserving the surroundings in their characteristic Mediterranean appearance. Reach and travel between the villages by local train.
ParmaBirthplace of parmesan and prosciutto, is considered the capital of Emilia Romagna’s “Food Valley”.

Hotel: : CDH Hotel Villa Ducale or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel     Lunch: Seafood platter      Dinner: Local restaurant

DAY 5// Parma - Modena - Maranello - Bologna

ModenaA charming ancient city in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. The city is known for its production of balsamic vinegar and its amazing opera.
『Ferrari MuseumLocated in Maranello. Ferrari is the most popular super luxury sport car brand. Immerse yourself in the Ferrari story past and present, deep into the Prancing Horse’s extraordinary roots and magnificent journey via most famous and successful F1 Car.
BolognaThe city of Bologna preserves the traces of past civilization and the character of medieval splendor.  The University of Bologna is regarded as the oldest university in Europe.

Hotel: NH Villanova or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel      Lunch: Balsamic vinegar tasting      Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 6// Bologna - San Marino - Francavilla

San MarinoIs a mountainous microstate surrounded by north-central Italy. Among the world’s oldest republics, it retains much of its historic architecture.
FrancavillaA seaside city of Adriatic coast.

Hotel: Park Alicione or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel      Lunch: Local Restaurant      Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 7// Francavilla - Alberobello

AlberobelloOne of Italy’s best-preserved medieval settlements, I Trulli di Alberobello – is a World Heritage site. The town is known for its rows of white, cone-shaped stone houses known as trulli.

Hotel: : Masseria Chiancone Torricella or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel     Lunch: Local Restaurant     Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 8// Alberobello - Matera - Naples

MateraThe Sassi di Matera are two districts of the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata, well-known for their ancient cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period.  The “Sassi” have been described by Fodor’s “one of the most unique landscapes in Europe”. Along with the park of the Rupestrian Churches, it was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.
SassiThe sassi came into their own between the 8th and 13th centuries AD, when the caves became a refuge for groups of monks persecuted in the Iconoclast controversy that shook the Byzantine Empire. “ The Passion of the Christ” was filmed here since the landscape resembles Jerusalem.

Hotel: :Royal Continental or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel       Lunch: Pizza      Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 9// Naples - Amalfi Coast - Sorrento - Naples

『Amalfi Coast』One of the 50 places must visit tourist destinations recommended by National Geographic magazine. Italy’s most famous coastline, Pastel coloured towns cling to the clifftops, strung together by the infamous Blue Ribbon Road whilst further inland, acres of orchards, vineyards and wildflower meadows bloom.
『Sorrento』Perched on an imposing cliff over the sea. The town overlooks the Bay of Naples and many viewpoints allow sight of Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri.
『Naples』The largest historic city in Europe and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hotel: Royal Continental or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel      Lunch: Local Restaurant      Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 10// Naples - Cascerta Palace - Outlets Shopping - Tivoli - Rome

『Royal Palace of Caserta』The UNESCO-listed Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest royal residence in the world; The great scale of the gardens at Caserta is one of the first things visitors notice. A chain of fountains and basins stretch out for more than three kilometers from the palace to a waterfall in the forest. The English Garden, set within the complex, is one of the greatest, oldest, and most important picturesque spaces created in Europe.
『Outlets Shopping』Enjoy the thrill and excitement of finding the world’s finest designer labels for less at outlet.
『Tivoli』
Founded in Roman times and was an important settlement at the time of the Renaissance. It is picturesquely situated on the western slopes of the Sabine Hills.

Hotel: Sheraton or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel      Lunch: Local Restaurant      Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 11// Rome – Home City

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flights home.

Breakfast: Hotel

DAY 12// Kiev - City Tour

FunicularThe ancient cable car with only two stations in the city has a total length of 238 meters and only takes about 3 minutes one way. From the height of the station on the hill, you can enjoy the cityscape of Kiev and the beautiful views of the banks of the river.
The Chernobyl MuseumIt has collected nearly 7,000 documents and maps, pictures and some physical exhibits. The museum is divided into three exhibition halls to tell visitors about the largest nuclear accident in the world from all sides.
Mamajeva Sloboda Open Air MuseumIt covers an area of 9 hectares. The three-dome wooden church displays various buildings and traditional customs, lifestyles, festivals and handicrafts, and rusty weaving. Learn about the old-fashioned lifestyle of Cossacks more than 300 years ago.

Hotel: Fairmont Grand or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel       Lunch: Local Restaurant       Dinner: Local restaurant

DAY 13// Kiev - Odesa

『Golden Gatebuilt in the 11th century and is one of the few surviving and well-preserved buildings from the time of the Yaroslav Archduke. The door leaf and the church dome on the gate tower are decorated with gilded copper foil, which is derived from the Golden Gate.
『St Vladimir Cathedral』Built to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Christianization of Kiev, when the golden sunlight shines on the church, the yellow and blue colors of the goose are very beautiful.
『Odessa』A cultural mecca for Ukrainians and one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine. It enjoys the reputation of “Pearl of the Black Sea” and “Southern Palm”.

Hotel: Nemo Resort and SPA or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel      Lunch: Local Restaurant      Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 14// Odesa - City Tour

『Seashore Avenue』The city’s most beautiful tree-lined avenue, full of distinctive historical buildings on both sides, including the 19th century Vorontsov Palace, Pototsky Palace, the old and new stock exchanges, etc. The boulevard can best feel the romantic charm of the city.
『Opera Ballet Theatre』Listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the 11 most interesting places in Eastern Europe. The theater was built in 1809, and its main entrance faces small trail, reminiscent of an ancient temple. It is considered one of the best theater buildings in the Russian Empire.
『Potemkin Steps』Built in commemoration of the uprising of the “Potemkin ’s Warship” in 1905. Total 192-steps was widened from top to bottom. Standing at the highest point, you can see the entire port of Odessa.

  Hotel: :Nemo Resort and SPA or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel      Lunch: Local Restaurant      Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 15// Odesa - City Tour

Underground CavesLocated on the outskirts of Odessa, some of the early colored stone fields became part of the maze that made the case. During the war, it was an important sanctuary with a total underground length of about 3,000 kilometers, which is truly amazing.
Uspensky ChruchThe largest churches in Ukraine, and its golden round roof can be seen from anywhere in the city.

  Hotel: :Nemo Resort and SPA or similar.

Breakfast: Hotel      Lunch: Local Restaurant      Dinner: Local Restaurant

DAY 16// Odesa - Home City

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flights home.

Breakfast: Breakfast box

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Remarks

Fare based on Double Room Occupancy
Child fare only applies to the age from 2 to 11 and share the room with two adults without extra bed
3 adults share a room without extra beds (Limited)
Full payment must be made 60 days prior departure
Tour fare has been deducted 4% from the original price and must be paid in cash. If other payment methods are used, the original price must be paid
For registration terms and conditions, please refer to the details of Europe and Long-Haul Tours.

Fare including:

  • 4 Star Hotels

  • Return International Air tickets

  • Sightseeing entrances and tickets indicated in the program

  • Meals plan indicated in the program

  • Professional tour leader

  • Luxury coach

  • Custom & Airport taxes: CA$580

Fare excluding:

  • Travel insurance and personal expenses

  • Tour leader、Local guide、driver service fee (EUR€ 10 per day)

  • Visa: Canada、US、HK passport visa free; China passport needs Schengen Visa

  • Not indicated programs in the itinerary

  • Optional Tours