Over the next two days, you will get the opportunity to explore more in and around the quaint hamlet of Alba. 

You cannot leave the area without bidding adieu to the area's 'king of wines,' Barolo. We have the incredible opportunity to try some of the premier wines of the area at a fantastic family-run wineries where we will also dine like kings & queens. After a hard at work tasting wine & touring the vineyards, we'll head back to our accommodations to relax for a little while before dinner.

After leaving Alba, we head for the rolling hills of Emilia-Romagna where Parmesan, Balsamic, and prosciutto reign supreme. We'll stop for an incredible lunch and head to downtown Bologna. After check-in to the hotel, we will lead you to one of our favorite little local spots.

After a relaxing sleep and laid back morning at our hotel in the Tuscan hills, we'll begin to explore the surrounding areas in the famous UNESCO World-Heritage site, Val d'Orcia.

We'll visit a local farm to taste cheese & honey, embark on a private tour of the hilltop town, Pienza and enjoy some free time to wind around and get lost among the narrow cobblestone alleys of the quaint town.  Enjoy some free time to relax before a beautiful traditional Tuscan meal with wine. 

We'll head for the countryside for a beautiful wine tour & tasting -- after an in-depth tour, we'll savor a fabulous lunch, featuring the key ingredients of the area - we'll have some freetime to explore the charming village of Montalcino on our own -- before a comparative tasting of Brunello....in a castle!

After grabbing some breakfast, we'll head to Verona.  Enjoy lunch before checking into our historic accommodations.  You'll enjoy a private walking tour to introduce you to one of Shakespeare's favorite towns. Group dinner at a local favorite.

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll head to the wine region of Valpolicella.  Enjoy a private tasting and luncheon at a winery where you'll try Amarone, Ripasso, and more! We'll return to the hotel and you can venture out for dinner.

Today, you'll be free to venture out into Verona on your own.  We have lots of recommendations of how to spend your free time to better familiarize yourself with this charming city.  In the evening, we will dine as a group at our farewell dinner at an incredible restaurant that you won't forget!

Early morning transfer to the Milan Malpensa Airport.  You'll wrap up with all your new-found-friends on the bus.  See you on the next tour!