Italy's Epicurean Journey
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- Walk the winding medieval streets of Ascoli Piceno, and experience one of the most awe-inspiring piazzas in Italy.
- Get the insider’s scoop into what makes the perfect espresso and join us at the best café in town.
- Indulge in cuisine that is fresh, local & organic – the original Slow Food at its finest.
- Get to know Italy’s rolling hills and hill-top villages. Explore many of Italy’s “Borghi Piu Belli d’Italia”
- Tap into the local scene while experiencing two of Italy’s wine regions first hand. Get to know the people behind our world class wine production.
- Walk on top of the largest medieval fortress in Italy and experience 360 degree views of ancient olive groves & vineyards lined with Montepulciano grapes.
- Be welcomed inside the residence of a Master olive oil sommelier and learn the secrets of spotting an authentic bottle of this liquid gold.
- Embark on the ultimate olive oil and winery experience, taking your food and wine pairings to the next level.
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- Eight nights double occupancy stay in 4-star historical boutique accommodations with ensuite bathroom
- Transfer from your hotel to Ascoli Piceno’s train and bus stations on day of departure
- Transfer from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport to Ascoli Piceno
- Daily breakfast buffet with local ingredients
- Welcome Aperitivo and dinner
- Seven lunches representing the cuisine of the territory
- Two Private cooking classes, one of which is in a 17th century Villa followed by a dinner/or lunch of local ingredients paired with wine
- A dinner in the heart of Truffle territory with a complete truffle menu selected personally by the owner and local chef
- Visit to a local quarry of travertine
- An olive oil tasting with your private guide and Master Olive oil sommelier
- A tasting of local charcuterie and pairing with wine
- Guided tours of world class vineyards
- Private Wine tastings
- Guided tour of the City of Travertine
- Full-day excursion to the largest medieval fortress in Italy
- All meals include fine local wines, coffee, and dessert
- When out on the road with us handcrafted gelato & espresso are always on the house
- All entrance fees to museums & monuments
- Taxes, tips, and service charge
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The Italian on Tour Reviews & Ratings
Perfect first trip to Italy
We flew in from Albany, New York. The entire nine days of the Tour we had nothing but incredible food. Our guide Giovanni spoke perfect English and is a true expert ...
The real Italy we have never seen!
We have visited Italy a few times but never had an experience quiet like this one. Everything was authentic, our group was made up of only 6 guests and the whole exp...
Perfect Trip away from the crowds!
My mother and I spent five wonderful days with Giovanni and Chantelle. We had incredible food and superb service everyday, definitely a luxury experience in a small ...
Italy as you have never experienced it!
In 10 days we watched and learned how wine is made, visited some of the best restaurants of our lives, tasted a black truffle for the first time, cooked some incredi...
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Amazing experience
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Gluten Free without a worry
Having Celiac disease i was anxious to travel. Fortunately one of the founders of the company, Chantelle, also is a Celiac. The week was stress free and it was price...
wonderful week with the family
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Ascoli Piceno is a picturesque town located in the region of Marche in central Italy. Just a stone’s throw away from Umbria and Abruzzo, making it the perfect location to visit all three of Italy’s regions with ease. It is filled with architectural charm, boasting a history that dates back before the inception of Rome. Once known as the city of one hundred towers, it is covered in travertine, and is home to one of the most beautiful piazza’s in Italy, Piazza del Popolo. In the evening the streets around the Piazza come alive, buzzing with energy, as friends meet-up to enjoy drinks, and the city emerges for the nightly passeggiata. Take the evening in like an Italian, enjoying an apertivo at Caffe Meletti or follow the tempting aromas to one of Ascoli’s many restaurant tables.
Ascoli is easy walkable, allowing you to relax and go back in time while you cross its amaze of tiny alleys and cobblestone streets. Unlike many of the towns of Tuscany that have been surrendered to tourism, the heart of Ascoli still beats to the rhythm of its 50,000 residents. It is big enough to support a local shopping and dining scene, but small enough to have maintained its authenticity and culinary heritage one which includes the second largest medieval representation in Italy, the Quintana, and the Famous Oliva all’Ascolana festival.
Our Italian Kitchen
Travelling a region with everything from snow-capped mountains to Blue flag beaches you will be able to have the total Italian experience, and the cuisine showcased at The Italian on Tour is no exception. From fine-dining in ancient medieval fortresses, to a relaxed evening at a family-run agriturismo, every meal, every place represents a unique niche of regional cuisine that we believe embodies the best of Italy. Although every place is exceptional on its own, every meal you have with us maintains one commonality: farm-to-table. Locally grown and freshness are not a bonus, here it is just how things are done.
The honest connection of the producer to the land and constant pursuit for quality directly translates to the food and drink. This pride in regional cuisine, respect for the land and local traditions can be tasted in all three parts of Italy visited on our tours: Marche, Abruzzo, and Umbria.
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- Travel to and from Italy, travel insurance, any other meals not noted in the itinerary, and excursions not listed above.
In order not to incur penalties for cancellations of excursion bookings, these must be communicated to The Italian on Tour Inc. according to the specific cancellation policies below:
The Italian on Tour vacations purchased during times of special sales are non-transferable and non-refundable. Special sales are any discounts of 10% or more.
Promotional trips as prizes are non-transferable.
Vouchers are non-refundable.
Cancellation/change of a booking by you must be made in writing via email to info@theitalianontour.com within the 60 days prior to the day of departure and may incur an additional charge.
The following cancellation policies apply:
We reserve the right to charge cancellation fees as follows:
Up to 60 days prior to the departure date: 500 Euro non-refundable deposit
59 days or 30 days prior to the departure date: 50% of the Full Balance is payable
29 days or less prior to the departure date: 100% of the Full Balance is payable
If final payment is not received when due, The Italian on Tour Inc. reserves the right to cancel the reservation and keep the 500 Euro non-refundable deposit.
No refunds will be made in respect of any unused portion of a voucher/ticket or partially completed trip.
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