Gastronomy Tours

for Restaurant Owners & Culinary Schools

Culinary Immersion

ItalyTi curates high-level gastronomic journeys across Italy designed for restaurant owners, chefs, buyers, and culinary schools.
These are not tourist food tours, but deep professional immersions into regional Italian cuisine through origin, people, and technique — with masterclasses and internships alongside some of Italy’s most respected chefs and producers.

What makes ItalyTi different

We show materia prima at its source — where flavor is born.
Our programs are built around hands-on visits, tastings, producer meetings, and real-life examples of how ingredients become cuisine, and cuisine becomes a sustainable business.

From source to plate:

• White truffle hunting with trained dogs + tasting & seasonal context
• Chianina cattle farms: breed, feeding, butchery, aging, and the culture of bistecca
• Lardo di Colonnata: marble vats, curing methods, spices, aging
• Mozzarella & dairy tour: milk quality, filatura, freshness, serving temperature
• Olive harvest & frantoio visit: cold pressing, acidity, profiles, food pairing
• Traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena: barrels, aging, classifications, culinary use
• Parmigiano Reggiano: production, maturation, crystals, cutting & service
• Prosciutto: salting, microclimate, aging, slicing technique & pairing

Business perspective (especially valuable for restaurateurs)

Italy is full of examples where local craftsmanship became a global benchmark.
We include case studies of iconic butchers and producers from Tuscany whose products travel from small local shops to top restaurants worldwide.

During the tour, we analyze:
• product consistency & quality standards
• margins and scalability
• storytelling and brand positioning
• supplier relationships and logistics

Wine & cellars

Our itineraries include top wineries and cellars with a strong educational focus:
• DOCG wines, Super Tuscan, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
• terroir, aging, blends, and positioning
• practical guidance on what to put on your wine list and how to pair it with food

Formats available
• Private tours (owner + chef / buyer)
• Small professional groups (6–12 people)
• Chef masterclasses & internships (1–5 days or modular programs)
• Culinary schools: structured educational programs + production visits

What will you gain
• direct access to top Italian producers and chefs
• deep understanding of ingredients, seasonality, and technique
• inspiration for menus, concepts, and wine pairing
• high-quality content (photo/video) and authentic storytelling for your brand or school

Package 1: Tuscany Signature Weekend — 4 Days

Florence city tour • Market experience • Cantinetta Antinori
Chianti castle & winery • Legendary Tuscan butcher
Private chef cooking class • Villa or castle stay
Private minivan + airport transfers

Best for: culinary groups, gourmet clubs, private communities.

Package 2: Grand Tuscany Immersion — 7 Days

Everything from the Weekend package plus:
Carrara marble quarries • Artisan workshops
Truffle hunting with dogs (seasonal)
Multiple wine tastings • Chef’s table dinner
Deep Tuscany slow-life experience

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