Signature Series: Exclusive 11-Day Italy Foodie Tour with Matt Preston & Gary Mehigan

Operated by: Luxury Escapes Tours
Tour Style: Signature Series
Duration: 11 Days
Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour
Accommodation: 4 & 5-star hotels
Departure Date: 08 September 2026

From age-old trattorias to Tuscany’s legendary estates and some of the finest prosciutto in the world, this exclusive Signature Series tour is your invitation to experience Italy through its extraordinary cuisine.

Planned, designed and hosted with two of Australia’s most celebrated food authorities — former MasterChef judges Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan — this handcrafted itinerary delivers insider access, unforgettable dining and deep cultural connection. Matt and Gary will accompany you on select Signature Highlights throughout the journey, enriching your experience beyond a traditional Italian tour.

Begin in Rome with an exclusive welcome dinner at Michelin Guide–listed Roscioli before exploring the Eternal City by golf cart, sampling its iconic street food. Journey into Tuscany’s rolling hills and settle into the magnificent Torre a Cona Wine Estate, where you’ll master handmade pasta, enjoy leisurely days exploring Florence or nearby vineyards, and dine beneath lemon groves at the estate’s enchanting osteria.

In Emilia-Romagna, discover Italy’s legendary food valley. Meet world-famous butcher Dario Cecchini in Panzano, feast on his culinary creations, and graze your way through Parma’s hidden gems tasting what Matt and Gary consider among the world’s finest prosciutto. Enjoy a walking foodie tour of Bologna before dining at Michelin Guide–listed Trattoria da Me, a family institution since 1937.

Experience Italy’s racing heritage in Maranello with lunch at Ristorante Cavallino, reimagined by chef Massimo Bottura, before concluding your journey in Milan with a spectacular farewell dinner at Michelin-starred Ristorante Cracco inside the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

With just one departure and limited availability, this once-in-a-lifetime culinary adventure blends Italy’s most celebrated flavours with exceptional stays, exclusive experiences and the passion of two beloved culinary icons.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

• Select Signature Highlights hosted by Matt Preston & Gary Mehigan
• Exclusive welcome dinner at Michelin Guide–listed Roscioli in Rome
• Stay four nights at the stunning Torre a Cona Wine Estate in Tuscany
• Meet legendary butcher Dario Cecchini and dine at his famed workshop
• Farewell dinner at Michelin-starred Ristorante Cracco in Milan

Destinations

• Rome
• Tuscany
• Maranello
• Bologna
• Parma
• Milan

Tour Overview

• Total Duration: 11 Days
• Places Visited: 6
• Country: Italy
• Group Size: Maximum 40 guests
• Minimum Age: 18+
• Activity Level: Moderate

Pricing

From:
US$10,875 per person
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