Kick off your adventure in Parma, a gastronomic powerhouse and noted champion of sustainable agriculture • Ride from the Taro River along the foothills of the Apennine Mountains • An exclusive tour reveals the opulent living quarters at the Castle of Tabiano • Enjoy an aperitivo on the terrace with stunning views of the Po River Valley • Learn all about one of the region’s most well-known exports at Italy’s only woman-led Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese farm • Cook fresh delights like tortelli alle erbette with a local chef during a private cooking class • Pair superb cucina italiana with sunset views over the Parman hills at an 11th-century castle.  

Embrace the morning in ancient Sabbioneta, a World Heritage site designed in the Renaissance style, and tour its impressive theater • Bike along the peaceful Po River to UNESCO-designated Mantua, home to grand palaces, magnificent architecture and superb northern Italian fare • Get to know the town's fascinating history with an expert guide. 

Follow the meandering Mincio River past beautiful parks and tiny villages to Peschiera del Garda, a walled town that Dante once described as a "fortress fair and strong" • Take a leisurely stroll through Shakespeare's fair Verona • Taste extraordinary regional wines—including Amarone, Bardolino and Valpolicella—right in their places of origin • Wind by bike along the Adige River to the foot of the Alps • An unforgettable lunch awaits at a cantina near the shore of Lake Garda • Ride through renowned Bardolino vineyards, where legendary vintages are produced • Retreat to the sauna or spa at a former 18th-century noble residence • Extend your vacation in Venice, our incomparable gateway city.