Flavors of Northern Italy

Sept. 4–12, 2026

Tour Operator: Orbridge

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

To make a reservation and view pricing, please use the “Learn More and Book Online” button above or call Orbridge at 866-639-0079.

This meticulously crafted itinerary offers the unique opportunity to live like a local. Enjoy guided tours, private artisan visits and tastings, and the ability to deeply connect with the beauty of Northern Italy’s culture, cuisine and gracious hospitality.

Highlights

• With your small group, enjoy seven nights accommodations at a historic country farmhouse — a tranquil haven amidst a wine and olive oil-producing estate.
• Join a hands-on culinary experience with a skilled chef to learn the art of crafting traditional Italian recipes passed down through generations.
• Cruise around scenic Lago d’Iseo with free time to discover its various island hamlets.
• Wander through Verona’s timeless streets, visit Juliet’s House, and be mesmerized by the grandeur of the Verona Arena.
• In the famed Valpolicella and Trentino wine regions, visit family-owned and operated vineyards, meeting the esteemed vintners and partaking in exclusive tastings and presentations.
• Delight in a special excursion near Modena for a tasting of aged balsamic vinegar during a convivial meal with the property’s owner and his family.

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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