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Where we go

We specialize in region-specific travel within Italy and beginning in 2026,  France. We don't believe that you can truly experience a country by seeing Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan and Naples  in a week. Or Paris, Lyon Bordeaux and Marseilles either.
​ You end up missing the country, the people, the little towns and vistas in between, which to us is what it's all about.
Our trips are about seeing real people, real places and understanding why WE love it. So we focus on one region per tour so there is less time travelling between destinations and more time AT them. In some instances we will combine regions because they are geographically convenient.
Trips are generally 9-10 days long and all inclusive.

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Vieux Lyon across the Saône River
Lyon and Southern Burgundy France
May 19-29, 2026

​This is a ten day all - inclusive gastronomic tour of Lyon and southern Burgundy. The culinary pleasures and treasures of Lyonnais and Bourguignonne cuisine. The great wines, the cheese, the history.
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​Stay in luxurious surroundings while exploring the heart of France.
France 2026 Itinerary
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Torino and Piemonte
September 17-26, 2026

Land of Truffles and Barolo. Torino, one of the great cities of Italy. Pici, Fonduta, Ciocolatta, Risotto, Agnolotti del Plin, Bagna Cauda, Vitello Tonnato. Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera and Barbaresco.  The glorious hilly  areas of the Langhe. Chef Michael's favourite cheese on earth  -  Robbaiolo di Roccaverano
We will spend 2 nights in and around Torino - then venture south into The Langhe, the home of Slow Food, the Banca del Vino,  Barolo and truffles for a seven night stay at a beautiful Villa to explore the food culture, the wines and  the history of this venerated region of Italy 



Piemonte 2026 Itinerary
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