From North to South, all of Italy’s regions boast their own, a local agri-food product or emblematic dish. After all, ‘bel paese’ is officially the favorite destination for food lovers globally! So why not venture on a wonderful gastro-hopping quest with us?

Indulge in the best Italian cuisine has to offer, from the much-loved traditional recipes to the latest foodie trends, whether on foot at one of the many cool street food spots or maybe at the hundreds of historic trattorias across the country. Tickle your taste buds with a special haute cuisine experience at an award-winning restaurant serving signature dishes created by Italy’s finest chefs and paired with wines selected by seasoned sommeliers. Stay on a farm mansion for some hands-on farming, cooking and eating. Enjoy a hearty meal in the owner’s garden with fresh products straight from the vegetable patch. Plant a handful of seeds on a small organic farmstead. Ask a local chef in Umbria to prepare a specialty meal or visit an authentic Italian trattoria.

Wake up in a vineyard in Tuscany after a day of making Chianti wine. Visit historic wineries and learn from the experts about the history, the varieties, the production and the bottling methods of Italian wine. Sample unique wines in the cellar of a Piemonte estate accompanied by the finest products made by local food cooperatives. Climb your way to the scenic Alto Adige for some Alpine Wine or unwind in one of Veneto’s atmospheric vault enotecas with famous labels served at the ideal temperature.

Enjoy a sparkling Aperitivo at Casale Monferrato, and finish off your dinner with an Amaro digestif. Everyone knows that the Italian Dolce Vita has a long list of liqueurs to meet the most demanding of tastes. Follow the sweet aroma of the grape-based pomace brandy in Veneto, Friuli and Piedmont, where Italy’s famous grappa is distilled, or discover Italian craft beers at some of Sardinia’s micro-breweries.

A food lover’s visit to Italy would not be complete without the Emilia-Romagna experience, home to some of the world’s most iconic agri-food products. Sample the finest cured meats straight from the source. Immerse in the legendary gastronomic traditions of Trentino or head to Lombardy for its award-winning restaurants and multi-cultural cuisine. For a ‘spicier touch’ go south to Campania, head to Puglia for the freshest seafood, and to Calabria for the treasured polenta. And make sure to try Napoli’s supreme sweet: the biscotti all’ amarena, the perfect accompaniment to a steaming hot espresso.

Italy is also very much about cheese. Family-run dairies located in small mountain valleys make cheese with traditions handed down from previous generations. While there, choose from approximately 400 types of cheese: soft and creamy, fresh or ripe, mild or sharp, you’re bound to find a favorite. And what about some hunting for white truffles in Langhe or a lesson in Italy’s authentic monastic cuisine complete with spirits and wines produced by the monks. Make your own focaccia, fresh pasta, and velvety sauces during small group cooking classes. Dig into homemade ‘artigianale’ delicacies at dozens of gastronomy festivals held across the country and get ready for a foodie experience like no other. Uncover Italy’s vegan or vegetarian cuisine and learn more about the nutritional value of their dishes and diet.

At BOND we believe that a memorable and moving travel experience includes immersing oneself into the gastronomy traditions of a destination as it brings people together through their customs, their culture, and their history: elements that make up the temperament of the people. That’s why we make sure to enhance your holiday with only the finest culinary experiences.