Highlights
Learn to whip up a delicious Tuscan meal in a traditional countryside villa
Join a truffle hunt with a local trifolau and their trusty dog in the sun-kissed hills of Alba
Bask in the wonders of Lake Maggiore on a boat tour of the whimsical Borromean Islands
Soak up the exquisite scenery and opulent atmosphere of Lake Como
Itinerary
Have you ever met a white peacock, or found a truffle deep beneath the ground? This indulgent Italian adventure reveals a new discovery with every twist and turn. Ignite your imagination as blissful lakes invite you to linger, a sea of vines presents a silky Chianti wine, and terracotta towns dance with Renaissance tales. It's time to slow down and soak it all up – the journey won’t last forever, but the memories certainly will.
day 1Rome (Italy)
Benvenuti a Roma! And welcome to an Italian indulgence in every sense – these next twelve days are going to be a feast for the eyes, the stomach and the soul! We’ll start by meeting the small group we're sharing the journey with, before settling in for our first taste of traditional cucina italiana (or Italian cuisine). No one’s counting how many biscotti you eat, we promise.
day 2Rome – Assisi – Perugia
day 3Perugia – Siena – Rural Tuscany
day 4Rural Tuscany
day 5Rural Tuscany – Florence – Lucca
day 6Lucca – Pisa – Lucca
day 7Lucca – Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino – Ligurian Riviera
day 8Ligurian Riviera – Barolo and Asti – Langhe Region
day 9Langhe Region – Alba and Lake Orta – Lake Maggiore
day 10Lake Maggiore
day 11Lake Maggiore – Lake Como – Sondrio
day 12Sondrio – Lake Molveno – Trento
day 13Trento – Verona – Venice
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Customer Reviews
We had the most amazing tour. Chiara went above and beyond. Her organisation and preparation made the trip flawless. This is our second Backroads. Can’t recommend highly enough
Was a great tour. Great people great guide. Only problem I had was no boiler in some hotel rooms. Soon sorted if you were first in to ask and one would be delivered.
Wonderful experience Nice small group Visited some beautiful places in Tuscany and other areas in Italy Loved it
Excellent tour of Italy. Quite amazing how Italy changes as you travel to different regions. Tour guide Chiara was exceptional. Will definitely travel Back Roads again.
Fabulous tour made so good by our fabulous tour guide Chiara. Great locations, lovely hotels and her explanations of the different regions and history were a bonus.. oh yes and the food!!! So good 👍 bellissima Highly recommend it.
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