Welcome to Rome, the capital of Italy! Relax after your journey and meet your Travel Director and companions this evening for a Welcome Reception to hear details about your exciting holiday. Discover the beauty of this city during an evening drive, finishing at the buzzing Piazza Navona, where you will be treated to a delicious gelato.

View the Forum, the Colosseum and Circus Maximus during your sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Spend the afternoon seeing the sights on your own.

Drive through Lazio, and the rolling hills of Umbria and Tuscany to the charming town of Greve. Visit a wine and olive oil outlet and taste excellent Chiantis and extra virgin olive oils! Greve’s main square has some of the finest food shops in Europe - don’t forget to try the salumi. Later, drive through picturesque Chianti hills to your beautiful villa near Florence.

Your expert Local Guide takes you on a walking tour to the Accademia to see Michelangelo's famous statue of David. Admire Piazza Signoria and the coloured marble Duomo. This evening over a glass of wine in your villa, enjoy a short talk from your Travel Director on the basic principles of Italian cuisine and learn a few words of Italian in preparation for your shopping and cooking day tomorrow!

Begin your day at a fruit and vegetable market with a local professional chef where purchases are made for fresh produce for your cooking lesson. Take your produce to the restaurant and spend time together in the kitchen preparing your midday meal and enjoying wine to go with it! After your wonderful Highlight Lunch with local wine return to the villa for the night. Your evening is free to do as you please.

This morning stop in Pisa to view the amazing Leaning Tower and cathedral set in the Square of Miracles. Later pay a visit to Fidenza Village. This is a pleasant and elegant shopping outlet complex with over 100 boutiques. Fashion and accessory brands include Armani, Dolce and Gabbana and Valentino. On arrival in Parma check-in to your hotel. This evening a Highlight Dinner of local specialities awaits you.

A short drive will bring you to Bologna. This city is renowned for its culinary tradition and cured meats such as prosciutto, mortadella and salami. It has also given its name to the well-known Bolognese sauce, a meat based pasta sauce called ragù alla bolognese. Here you will enjoy a walking tour with an expert Local Guide including views of the famous Kissing Towers. In your free time you could perhaps try a local delicatessen such as Tamburini to taste some regional specialities. This evening enjoy free time in Bologna or take an excursion to a nearby vineyard to hear about Pignoletto, Lambrusco and Sangiovese wines.

See the Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s Palace during your private cruise along the Giudecca to St. Mark's Square. Visit one of the city's oldest glass-blowing workshops for a demonstration of this ancient craft. Spend time exploring the labyrinth of streets and canals on your own or join an optional activity.

Cruise along the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge. Your expert Local Guide brings the city to life during your walking tour. Cross the Rialto and visit the colourful centuries-old fish market. See a range of curious and beautiful architecture including Marco Polo’s house. The rest of the day is free to explore, or perhaps consider an excursion to Burano for some delicious local seafood! Celebrate this evening with your Travel Director and companions at a special Farewell Dinner with wine at a local restaurant.

This morning, say 'arrivederci' to your fellow travellers at the end of your wonderful Flavours of Italy holiday! Transfers are available. Conditions apply.