Italy: Hospitality

9 days

Rome, Florence, Fucecchio, Bologna & Modena

Itinerary

Arrive at Airport in Rome
Airport Transfer – Check In & Refresh
Orientation Walking Tour – The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Rome Walking Tour – Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain,
Pantheon
Welcome Dinner at a Traditional Pizzeria

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Introduction to Hospitality: Understand the fundamental operational principles associated with international hospitality operations
Guided Tour of Colosseum & Roman Forum
Visit of San Teodoro Farmer’s Market

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Visit of Nuovo Esquilino Market
Gelateria Fassi Tour & Tasting – An exclusive visit to the Laboratory of this traditional homemade gelateria, followed by a tasting of their best creations.
Bullet Train to Florence (approx. 1h30)
Check-in & Refresh
Homemade Fresh Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Introduction to Hotel Management: General overview of the hotel industry & trends that foster growth and employment in the hotel industry
Visit of San Lorenzo Market
Florence Walking Tour – Duomo, Medici Palace,
Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Rose Garden.
Transfer to La Pineta Farm in the Tuscan Countryside
Cooking Class & Dinner – Learn how to use local herbs from the garden and cook an authentic Tuscan meal

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Introduction to Ecotourism: a discussion on what the farmhouse is about and its benefits, regulations and local laws
Olive Grove, Vineyards & Winery Tour – Visit the botanical garden,the olive grove, the organic farming vineyards of strictly indigenous vines & the awarded winery “Dalle Nostre Mani”.
Transfer to Bologna (approx. 2 hours)
Check-in & Refresh
Free Time & Cultural Immersion

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Transfer to Modena
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour – Learn about all the different steps in the production of this world famous cheese (from the milk to the aging process)… and taste it!
Free Time in Modena – Explore the city center of this beautiful medieval city, with its porticos, the cathedral and the market.
Visit to a Traditional Acetaia – Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP Factory
Return to Bologna
Free Time & Cultural Immersion

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bologna Walking Tour – Piazza Maggiore,
Fountain of Neptune, the Two Towers, the
University of Bologna (the oldest in the world).
Bakery Visit – Visit the laboratory of a bakery where innovation meets tradition and taste their bread, pizza, pastry and organic coffee.
Bullet Train to Rome (approx. 2 hours)
Check-in & Refresh
Trastevere – Discover the most picturesque neighborhood of Rome and its traditional groceries.
Farewell Dinner Aperitivo & Program Closing

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