Limited Time Offer: 11-Day Italy Foodie Insider Series Tour + 3-Nights in Barcelona + 10-Night All-Inclusive Azamara Cruise
For a limited time only, explore the length of Italy from age-old trattorias to Tuscany’s legendary estates. This is your ticket to an exclusive route as written by tour co-curators and former MasterChef Australia judges, Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan, before a break in Barcelona and a 10-night all-inclusive cruise along Italy, Montenegro and Croatia.
Following years spent researching the world’s finest cuisines and a deep appreciation for this corner of the culinary world, Matt and Gary’s expert knowledge ensures a journey of aromatic excellence and high-class accommodation, including the grand estate of Torre a Cona – an 18th-century villa owned by the founding family of Martini & Rossi, set among endless postcard-worthy vineyards and olive groves.
Bookend your foodie tour with Michelin Guide-listed dinners at Rome’s Rimessa Roscioli and Milan’s Locanda Perbellin, filling the interim with exquisite dishes from world-renowned chefs. Gary recounts his first visit to Roscioli: “this is a place where the dedication to the very best of Italian produce shines through”. Meet Dario Cecchini – the world’s most famous butcher – at his theatrical shop in Panzano before feasting on his culinary masterpieces at lunch.
Trade ancient Rome for rolling Tuscany and settle into magnificent Torre a Cona wine estate. Master the art of handmade pasta in a Tuscan cooking class, design your own day exploring Florence, Siena or nearby wineries, and dine among lemon groves at the estate’s enchanting Osteria. Journey through Emilia-Romagna’s legendary food valley and taste what Matt and Gary consider among the world’s finest prosciutto as you graze your way through Parma’s hidden culinary gems on an exclusive food crawl.
The quintessential Italian experiences keep on coming, as you discover Bologna on a walking foodie tour before dining in the Ferrari factory’s former staff canteen – now reclaimed as an eccentric ode to the flavours of the Emilia Romagna region. The restaurant and menu is curated by one of Italy’s greatest chefs and proud Modena resident, Massimo Bottura, who sources their tortellini from a project run alongside his wife, Lara Gilmore, to empower young people with autism – an initiative that inspired Matt: “As Massimo once told me: ‘In Modena, if you don’t believe in God, you can always believe in tortellini!’”
Between eats, stay in absolute comfort at handpicked hotels across Rome, Tuscany, Bologna and Milan, including four nights at the magnificent Torre a Cona.
Then it’s time to leave Matt and Gary’s advice behind and write your own story! After three nights at Barcelona’s boutique H10 Montcada hotel, board the Azamara Journey for slow days past charming coastal towns and chic ports with drinks, dining and gratuities included on board.
The Azamara Journey is full of all-day entertainment, from the Cabaret Lounge to Discoveries Bar where each show and slow pour will get you swaying in tune with the Mediterranean. Eat and drink your way through nine bars and restaurants, before enjoying a quiet moment in the Lounge Room below or Sun Deck above.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Italy the way only culinary insiders can, uncovering flavours and traditions off the tourist track. This exclusive offer won’t last – book by 1 June 2026 to lock in your spot.
Oceanview Upgrade: Wake up to natural light and picturesque ocean views from your window in a well-appointed oceanview stateroom aboard Azamara Journey.
Veranda Upgrade: Step outside to your private veranda and take in fresh sea breezes and ever-changing Mediterranean views in a spacious veranda stateroom aboard Azamara Journey.
Spain Signature Series: For the ultimate foodie adventure, combine your Italian escape with a 12-day deep dive into Spain’s rich culinary culture alongside Matt and Gary. Book now.