Emilia and Veneto, where Italy tastes like home
Two of Italy's most celebrated food regions, side by side — where prosciutto is cured by hand, balsamic vinegar ages for decades, and the hills give way to Prosecco vineyards.DURATION
8 days · 7 nights
GROUP SIZE
Maximum 6 guests
SEASON
Spring · Autumn
PRICING
Starting from 5.400$ p.p.
Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Aceto Balsamico, the operas of Verdi — few regions in Italy have given the world so much from such a small corner of it.
The journey begins in Parma, a city of music, art and extraordinary food culture — home to Verdi, and to some of Italy’s most celebrated culinary traditions. From here, the route moves toward Bassano del Grappa, at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites, where Prosecco vineyards and historic distilleries define a very different — but equally rich — corner of Italy.
Marco Avigo brings decades of experience in Italian hospitality to every stop along the way — private visits to family-run producers, historic cellars, and trattorias that rarely welcome outside guests. This is Italy as it tastes to those who know where to look.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Wine, food, and access that cannot be bought elsewhere
Exclusive wine encounters
Private visits to wineries specializing in Malvasia, Lambrusco, Prosecco and Breganze — including a grappa tasting at the historic Nardini distillery.
Artisanal food producers
Behind-the-scenes visits to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, a Prosciutto di Parma producer, and a historic Culatello di Zibello cellar.
The art of balsamic vinegar
A private visit to a traditional Acetaia, with a tasting that reveals the slow art of aging Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale.
A private concert in Verdi’s house
An exclusive evening at Casa Barezzi, where Giuseppe Verdi gave his first performance.
Iconic villages & landscapes
Parma, Busseto, Marostica and Asolo — historic hamlets and the rolling hills of Emilia and Veneto.
Curated culinary experiences
Lunches and dinners in selected trattorias around Parma and Bassano del Grappa, always rooted in local tradition.
Refined travel comfort
Seven nights in selected four-star hotels in Parma and Bassano del Grappa. Breakfast included throughout.
Private transportation
Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the journey, including airport transfers.