Limited Time Offer: 11-Day Italy Foodie Insider Series Tour + 4-Night Bordeaux Stay + 11-Night All-Inclusive Scenic Cruise
From age-old trattorias to Tuscany’s legendary estates and some of the greatest prosciutto you’ll ever eat, this exclusive Insider Series tour is your ticket to experiencing the flavours of Italy like never before – then continue to southwest France’s wine capital for a four-night stay, followed by an 11-night all-inclusive Scenic cruise from Bordeaux to London.
As planned and designed by two of Australia’s most beloved food authorities – former MasterChef judges Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan – the Italian leg is brimming with insider access and local treasures. With 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 guidance behind and continue your own journey. Fly from Milan to Bordeaux for four nights at boutique La Maison Bord’eaux, giving you time to explore the city’s riverside wine bars, grand squares and nearby vineyard estates at your own pace.
Next, board Scenic Eclipse II, the Discovery Yacht redefining luxury at sea. With just 228 guests, all-suite verandah accommodation, butler service and up to 10 dining experiences, this is ocean travel at its most refined. Sail north along the Atlantic coast to Belle-Île-en-Mer, Saint-Malo and the Channel Islands, before continuing to Honfleur, whose harbour light inspired the Impressionists. Cross to the south coast of the United Kingdom and Poole before heading to Ostend, Belgium’s elegant seaside retreat of Belle Époque promenades and North Sea views, and your finish in London.
Between ports, relax at the spa, enjoy cocktails on deck or take in the ocean views before disembarking in London for your journey home. This is Europe at its most indulgent: legendary flavours, grand estates and unforgettable coastlines woven into one extraordinary adventure. Book by 10 June 2026 to secure your place.
Superior Upgrade: Enjoy more space in a Category CA Deluxe Verandah Suite aboard Scenic Eclipse II.
Deluxe Upgrade: Luxuriate with more room and panoramic views from a Category CD Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite aboard Scenic Eclipse II, positioned on a higher deck above the bridge.