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Savor Italy: Parma to Napleswith 2foodtrippers

A delicious journey through Italy's most celebrated food regions, featuring authentic tastings and exclusive experiences curated with 2foodtrippers.

Italy

6 Days from

$5590 USD

Trip Code: SOG9571
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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Single supplement
$850 USD
Duration
  • 6 Days
Activities
  • Touring
Accommodation
  • 5 nights in hotels
Meals
  • 2 Dinners
  • 1 Lunch
  • 6 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
2 / 10

Adventure touring

Trip highlights

  • Cook, Taste, and Wander with 2FoodTrippers, sharing their insider food stories and favourite finds.
  • Visit Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham producers and taste Italy’s most famous exports straight from the source.
  • Discover the aged balsamic treasures of Modena and the vibrant food markets of Bologna.
  • Feast your way through Naples on a Pizza Crawl that celebrates the birthplace of Italy’s most iconic dish.
  • Visit a traditional buffalo mozzarella farm and enjoy a tasting before heading to Mount Vesuvius for a winery lunch and volcanic wine tasting.
  • Experience Italy’s food culture from north to south, guided by experts who live for flavour.

Overview

Join renowned food and travel bloggers Daryl and Mindi Hirsch – the duo behind 2FoodTrippers – on an unforgettable six-day culinary adventure through Italy. From the artisanal cheese and ham producers of Parma to the street markets of Bologna and the legendary pizza of Naples, this journey celebrates Italy’s most iconic regional flavours.

Together with 2FoodTrippers, you’ll explore Italy’s diverse food landscapes, meet passionate local producers, and taste your way through the country’s culinary heartland ending beneath the slopes of Mount Vesuvius with wine, mozzarella, and southern Italian hospitality.

Itinerary

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Upon arrival at Bologna Airport, you will be met by a local English-speaking assistant and transferred by private coach to the elegant city of Parma, renowned throughout Italy for its rich culinary heritage. After checking in to your hotel, enjoy some free time to settle in, relax, or begin exploring Parma's charming historic centre at your own pace. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy a traditional aperitivo followed by a delicious three-course meal, providing the perfect introduction to the flavours and gastronomic traditions that make this region famous worldwide. Accommodation: Novotel Parma Centro (or similar) Included: Airport transfer, welcome aperitivo, 3-course welcome dinner

Meals: D

After breakfast, embark on a full-day culinary journey through the countryside surrounding Parma. Your first stop is a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory, where you will discover the centuries-old methods used to produce Italy's most celebrated cheese. Learn about every stage of production before enjoying a tasting of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano. Continue to a renowned Parma ham producer, where you will gain insight into the careful curing process that has made Prosciutto di Parma famous around the world. Conclude your visit with a tasting of this regional delicacy before returning to Parma. The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. Accommodation: Novotel Parma Centro (or similar) Included: Breakfast, Parmigiano Reggiano factory tour and tasting, Parma ham factory tour and tasting, private transportation

Meals: B

Following breakfast and check-out, travel towards Bologna, stopping in Modena along the way. Here, visit a traditional acetaia to learn about the meticulous ageing process behind authentic balsamic vinegar. Discover the history and craftsmanship involved before enjoying a tasting of this treasured regional specialty. Upon arrival in Bologna, check in to your hotel before setting out on a guided food-focused walking tour through the city's historic centre and vibrant markets. Explore the famous Quadrilatero district while sampling a variety of local delicacies and learning about Bologna's reputation as one of Italy's culinary capitals. Accommodation: Mercure Bologna Centro (or similar) Included: Breakfast, balsamic vinegar tour and tasting, Bologna market food tour with tastings, private transportation

Meals: B

This morning, board a high-speed train to Naples, the birthplace of pizza and one of Italy's most vibrant cities. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy some time to settle in before embarking on an unforgettable culinary experience. This evening, join a guided pizza crawl through Naples, visiting some of the city's most iconic pizzerias. Learn about the history of Neapolitan pizza while sampling a variety of authentic creations from several renowned establishments. This delicious experience offers a true taste of one of Italy's most beloved culinary traditions. Accommodation: UNAHOTELS Napoli (or similar) Included: Breakfast, train from Bologna to Naples, pizza tasting tour, transfers

Meals: B,D

Today, venture into the Campania countryside for a day dedicated to two of the region's most celebrated products. Begin with a visit to a traditional buffalo mozzarella farm, where you will learn how this famous cheese is crafted using time-honoured methods. Enjoy a tasting of fresh buffalo mozzarella while gaining insight into local agricultural traditions. Later, continue to a winery situated on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Here, discover the unique volcanic terroir that shapes the region's distinctive wines. Enjoy a guided wine tasting accompanied by a two-course lunch while taking in spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Return to Naples in the afternoon, with the evening free to explore at your leisure. Accommodation: UNAHOTELS Napoli (or similar) Included: Breakfast, buffalo mozzarella farm visit and tasting, winery visit, wine tasting, 2-course lunch, private transportation

Meals: B,L

This additional day in Naples is not included in the standard itinerary and is available as an optional add-on for travellers wishing to extend their stay and explore the city at their own pace. If you'd like this extension the price per person in a twin room is: 310 USD and 580 USD per person in a single room. Overnight: UNAHOTELS Napoli (or similar)

Meals: B

Enjoy your final hot buffet breakfast before checking out. A private coach will transfer you comfortably to Naples Airport for your onward journey. As your Italian culinary adventure comes to a close, take with you the flavours, aromas, and memories of an unforgettable exploration from Parma to Naples. Meals: Breakfast End of Services

Meals: B

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1 scheduled departure between 6 Jun 2027 and 6 Jun 2027.

  • Departs 6 Jun 2027 – ends 11 Jun 2027 (6 days)
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What's included?

Included

  • 5 nights comfortable accommodation in centrally located 4-star hotels
  • Daily hot buffet breakfasts
  • Welcome dinner in Parma with aperitivo
  • Guided food tastings and tours, including:
  • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory visit and tasting
  • Parma ham factory tour and tasting
  • Traditional balsamic vinegar tour in Modena
  • Bologna market walking tour with tastings
  • Pizza crawl and tasting tour in Naples
  • Wine tasting and 3-course lunch at a Winery
  • Private air-conditioned coach transfers throughout as per itinerary
  • High-speed train Bologna–Naples (2nd class ticket)
  • English-speaking local assistants and guides
  • Whisper headsets for the duration of the tour
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers

Not included

  • Any drinks during meals
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance - mandatory
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visa if required
  • meals not mentionned
  • porterage
  • optional day in Naples

Responsible Travel

At AMP Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Romania, rescued brown bears are given a second chance to live as they should—free to roam, forage and explore within a protected forest environment. The sanctuary provides lifelong care for bears rescued from captivity, offering a safe haven for animals that can no longer survive in the wild. Support for this project helps provide nutritious food, expert veterinary care and ongoing habitat management, ensuring every bear can live in dignity and comfort. The sanctuary also plays an important role in raising awareness about wildlife welfare, ethical tourism and the lasting impacts of animal exploitation.

Your support will help care for Jimmy, one of the sanctuary’s rescued residents. For 11 years, Jimmy was confined to a small concrete cage at a bread factory, deprived of the opportunity to behave naturally. Since his rescue, he has experienced the freedom of a natural forest habitat for the first time, feeling the earth beneath his paws and living alongside other rescued bears. By contributing to Jimmy’s ongoing care, you are helping transform the life of an individual animal while supporting the broader mission of protecting bears from cruelty and promoting compassionate wildlife conservation.

Extra trip info

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Is the departure confirmed?

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It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
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How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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