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How to Prepare for an Unforgettable Road Trip Through Italy

When you start preparing for a road trip around Italy, it can feel like a lot at first, especially if this is your first time driving abroad. You’re juggling flights, rental cars, hotel picks, and questions about what to bring, all before you even land. A clear plan keeps everything organized. With a few key […]

Tips for Hosting a Delicious Outdoor Food Festival

  An excellent outdoor food festival should feel like a vibrant and continuous feast. You should have enticing aromas wafting through the air, surprising dishes presented to delight attendees, and sufficient organization to ensure that no one spends the day searching for water or trash cans. To create an unforgettable experience, consider these tips for […]

Cooking Inspired

Cultivating Life Skills Through the Discipline of Cooking

A reflective culinary memoir that bridges heritage, resilience, and the philosophy of food. In Cooking Inspired, author Franco Lania presents more than a culinary memoir. He offers a deeply personal exploration of discipline, cultural identity, and the transformative power of structure. Through the lens of professional kitchens and lived experience, Lania invites readers into a […]

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TAVOLA TOURS

BOUTIQUE TRAVEL COMPANY offering Unique Culinary & Cultural Adventures in  Italy.

Welcome to TAVOLA TOURS! In Italian, tavola means table, where family and friends gather to share a meal, have fun, and create memories. So chef Franco Lania and friends have designed all tours with foodies in mind, where you can let your inner foodie run wild as you enjoy Italy’s culinary delights and viniculture.

Homemade pastas of Emilia-Romagna.

CULINARY

Are you ready for a “foodie” adventure? Travel with us for an educational and fun culinary journey where you will create authentic Italian specialties with local artisans at hands-on cooking classes. We will taste the delicacies and sample the wines as we travel through the region.

Florence, Italy

CULTURAL

Italy is famous for its rich culture; it possesses the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world. Join us as we visit interesting cultural highlights and well-preserved ancient history to enhance your cultural understanding of Italy and the regions we will visit.

Ferrari

Ferrari Car Museum | Modena, Italy.

ADVENTURES

Get excited as we discover and explore the best of Italy. Enjoy a diverse adventure with us that will bring you to picturesque mountaintop villages, famous seaside towns, and fascinating Italian cities full of food and enchantment.

Bologna, Italy

Piazza del Nettuno fountain in Bologna