By land or by sea, this is where we track the actual itineraries — port by port, city by city. Most of our travel happens aboard a cruise ship, waking up somewhere new every few days, but we always build in time on land before or after to dig in further. Browse by region below to find the ports, precruise stays, and full city visits from each of our trips.
Ways to Wander:
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A Day of Food in Bologna: A Food Tour with Delicious Bologna
Our Bologna food tour with Delicious Bologna — tortellini making, the Quadrilatero market, and tastings of tortellini in brodo and ragù.
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Arriving in Bologna: La Rossa, La Dotta, La Grassa
Our Bologna arrival day — the train from Verona, Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio, Mortadella Lab, and dinner at Trattoria Del Tempo Buono.
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A Farewell Day in Verona: Basilica San Zeno, Sant’Anastasia, and the Duomo
Our last day in Verona — Basilica San Zeno’s crypt, the Gothic Church of Sant’Anastasia, and the Duomo di Verona before heading to Bologna.
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A Sunday Stroll Through Verona: Piazza delle Erbe and the Giusti Gardens
A quiet Sunday in Verona — Piazza delle Erbe, a shot of the Arena in the morning light, and the Giusti Gardens in Veronetta.
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Lake Garda and the Valpolicella Wine Valley: A Private Tour
A private day tour from Verona to Lake Garda and the Valpolicella wine valley, ending with a tasting at Corte Borghetti Winery.
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A Verona Welcome: Liberation Day, Lugana Wine, and Local Osterias
Our Verona arrival day — Piazza Bra on Liberation Day, a riverside lunch at Salumeria Gironda, and dinner at Osteria A Le Petarine.
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Back in Italy: Arriving in Milan
Our Milan arrival day — the Malpensa Express, the IQ Hotel Milano, the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and dinner at Osteria Nanin.
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Our Second Day in Rome: The Pantheon, Trastevere, and a Last Aperol Spritz
Our final day in Rome — touring the Pantheon, wandering Trastevere, lunch at Tonnarello, and a farewell dinner at Chianti.
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Back in Rome: Galleria Doria Pamphilj, a Red Sky at Dusk, and an Evening of Roman Favorites
Our first day back in Rome after the cruise — Galleria Doria Pamphilj, lunch at Da Luigi Trattoria, and dinner at Piccolo Arancio.
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Sicily: Earthy and Robust — Castelmola, Taormina, and a Terrace Lunch
Our Messina, Sicily port day — Castelmola’s almond wine, a walk down Corso Umberto in Taormina, and lunch on a terrace over the Ionian Sea.
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Magical Malta: A Sunrise Sail into the Grand Harbour and a Food Tour Through Valletta
Our Malta port day — a sunrise sail into the Grand Harbour, the Barrakka Lift up to Valletta, and a cultural food tour with local flavors.
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Palma de Mallorca: Exploring the City on Foot, Cathedral Included
A return visit to Palma de Mallorca, Spain — exploring the Catedral-Basilica de Santa Maria and the old city on foot, no tour this time.