Limited Time Offer: 11-Day Italy Culinary Journey with Tuscany + Lyon Stay & 11-Day France River Scenic Cruise

For a limited time only, journey from age-old trattorias in the Eternal City to Tuscany’s wine estates before flying to France for 11 days cruising the Saône and Rhône rivers. This small-group culinary journey is the ultimate moving feast, grazing across Italy’s finest culinary experiences from Rome to Milan.

The tour’s masterstroke: four nights of accommodation at the grand estate of Torre a Cona, an 18th-century villa owned by the founding family of Martini & Rossi, set among Tuscany’s endless postcard-worthy vineyards and olive groves. It’s your gateway to the region’s very best, including dinner at The Osteria di Torre a Cona, the villa’s elegant ode to Tuscan cookery, wine tastings, cooking classes and a visit to Dario Cecchini – called the world’s most famous butcher – and his extraordinary shop.

There’s plenty of dining adventures to match. Bookend your tour with dinner at Rome’s Rimessa Roscioli – bastion of classic Roman cuisine, including fresh pasta and classic tiramisu – and Milan’s Michelin-recommended Locanda Perbellin, featuring a menu that roams from the country’s north to south. Lunch at the acclaimed Ristorante Cavallino – once the Ferrari staff canteen, now a one Michelin star restaurant specialising in regional Italian cuisine – sends the palate into overdrive.

Street food tours and tastings round out this food odyssey, including explorations of Milan’s historic panettone bakeries and risotto houses and the prosciutto spots best-loved by Parma’s locals. In Bologna (affectionately called ‘La Grassa’ or ‘The Fat One’), sample the city’s best, including pistachio-studded mortadella and true tagliatelle al ragu.

Once you’ve ticked off Italy and sampled its famous flavours, France calls you to cruise away your food coma. A one-night Lyon layover precedes 11 days along the rivers Saône and Rhône, aboard the five-star Scenic Sapphire. Indulge in all-inclusive dining and drinks between nights in your jewel deck suite and revel in exquisite on and offboard experiences.

A deal this good won’t last long – book by 10 September 2026 to secure an exclusive spot.

Insider Series tours are designed and curated by celebrity and expert hosts. This tour is informed and inspired by Matt Preston & Gary Mehigan’s culinary adventures.