Travel Tidbits - Culinary Experiences in Italy

Uncover so many unforgettable flavors found far from the well-trodden routes, beautifully sourced by Discover Your Italy.

It's a quieter, richer Italy for those that seek fiercely protected culinary traditions and are willing to slow down, explore and taste amongst hill downs, countryside kitchens, coastal villages and family-run trattorias.

APENNINE MOUNTAINS: The peaks and valleys here are where travelers find themselves foraging for wild herbs and truffles alongside local experts, learning how the landscape itself shapes the cuisine.

INLAND SICILY: Beyond the hype, this is where meals are built around simplicity and seasonality, serving uphand-rolled pasta, just-pressed olive oil, fresh sheep’s milk cheeses, and slow-cooked sauces made without shortcuts.

ABRUZZO + PUGLIA: Step into home kitchens to learn regional pasta shapes that rarely appear outside their village of origin, or join fishermen at dawn to understand the rhythms behind coastal cooking. Share sips in wineries with vintners and hear stories of the land, family and resilience.

BERGAMO + UMBRIA: Where markets become classrooms, where travelers learn to identify the best produce, taste local specialties, and understand how Italians truly eat day to day.