Join Pietro Borghesi of Seattle’s touted Osteria la Spiga and The Grand Tour Travel Company for a nine-night, ten-day exploration of one of Italy’s most inviting and food-famous regions.

In a land known for its fine cuisine, Emilia Romagna has achieved almost mythical status among those who delight in the pleasures of the table. And rightly so. Parmigiano and piadina, tortellini and tagliatelle, prosciutto di Parma, balsamico di Modena, lasagna Bolognese—these are but a few of the splendid creations associated with that fertile stretch forming the southern part of the northern Po Valley. And who better to lead the way than Pietro Borghesi, born and raised in the very heart of Emilia Romagna, restauranteur and food aficionado of over 30 years with a genuine love of all things Romagnolo?

Our tour starts in Parma, three nights at the lovely Hotel de la Ville, before moving east to spend six nights at the elegant Villa Monty Banks in the picturesque countryside outside Cesena, one of northern Italy’s loveliest—and least visited—towns. With Pietro as our guide through the culinary wonders of this region, and expert local guides to illuminate the art, history, and architecture of the places we visit—including Parma, Modena, Cesena, Rimini, Ravenna—this unique tour is sure to be a special and unforgettable experience for everyone involved.