Just for Friends & Family - Travel with us to France & Italy
Dear Friends and Family,
We are thrilled to share a special announcement with you - the itinerary is here! We want YOU to join us on an unforgettable journey through the culinary delights of France and Northern Italy. This amazing trip, Lyon, the French Alps, Northern Italy, and the Slow Food Cheese Festival, spans 11 days—or 13 days if you choose to extend your stay with a magical Paris experience.
Trip Highlights:
France & Italy's Culinary Treasures: Begin in Lyon, France's gastronomic heart, and travel through the charming medieval villages of the French Alps to the picturesque vineyards of Piedmont, Italy. Along the way, we'll explore local shops, bustling markets, and exquisite wine cellars.
Bra Cheese Festival: Experience the world-famous Bra Cheese Festival in Piedmont, Italy, the world's largest event dedicated to raw milk cheese! Meet local vendors, participate in interactive workshops, and taste cheeses from around the globe.
Included Experiences:
9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners with beer or wine
6 food tastings, 1 liqueur tasting, and 1 wine tasting
6 guided sightseeing tours with expert local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Overnight flight to Lyon
Days 2-4: Explore Lyon's rich culinary history, including a sightseeing tour, a French cooking class, and a visit to Les Halles de Lyon.
Days 5-6: Journey to the French Alps, stopping for cheese and liqueur tastings in the Chartreuse region and exploring the lakeside town of Annecy.
Days 7-10: Cross into Italy's Piedmont region, visit the UNESCO-recognized Castle of Grinzane Cavour, and enjoy a Barolo wine tasting. Then, immerse yourself in the Bra Cheese Festival's vibrant atmosphere.
Day 11: Departure
Optional Paris Extension (2 nights):
Enhance your experience with a pre-tour Paris extension! Explore the "City of Light" with guided tours of iconic landmarks, a culinary walk, and an optional Seine River dinner cruise.
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit this link or call 1-800-597-0350. Or stop by the cheese shop in Nyack and let us tell you all about it!
We can’t wait to embark on this delicious adventure with you!
With excitement and cheese,
Scott and Joe