FermenTour in Trentino and Alto Adige-South Tyrol

Our dear friend Jenny named this one and we love it. “Fermentour in Trentino and Alto Adige-South Tyrol” traces the food histories of fermentation in this mountainous northwestern region of Italy. In fermentation, microscopic organisms “transform food and extend its usefulness.” Lest this definition frighten you away, do note that beer, wine, bread, cheese, cured meat, and sauerkraut are all fermented foods.

 

Indeed, fermented foods are found around the world and both medicine and folklore agree that they help people to stay healthy. In addition to tasting the works of local foodmakers, this tour offers a chance to explore a lesser-known region of Italy, very much unique for its Austrian influence.

 

See here for more info on Trentino and Alto Adige/South Tyrol provinces.

 

FermenTour in Trentino and Alto Adige-South Tyrol

Dates & Pricing

DATES (7 days)

September 2-8, 2024

For more info, and availability please contact us.

 

TOUR PRICE

Per person in double occupancy: from $3,590

 

Single Supplement: $690

 

For travel in 2021 and beyond, your tour is carbon neutral! In addition, we donate more than 1% of your trip price to food-literacy and environmental non-profits that share our values. (Details here)

Tour Highlights

  • Learn about fermentation, meeting local experts and tasting regional products with the producers
  • Discover the UNESCO Site of the Dolomites, the Valleys of the Sun, Non, Fassa, Gardena, Adige, and the towns of Trento, Bolzano, and Moena
  • Savor local Slow Food Presidia & local wine, beer, bread, sauerkraut, cured meat and cheese delicacies
  • Experience authentic Trentina and Tyrolean cuisines through local traditional recipes featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients
  • Discover some of the best local indigenous grapes, Marzemino, Teroldego, Nosiola and Traminer
  • Relax in unique, cozy agriturismi or 3- or 4-star hotels distinctly representing the local Italian and Austrian cultures
  • Delve into history and traditions in this unique area of northeastern Italy through visits to small villages such as Pelizzano, Malé and others
  • Daily walking opportunities and hikes surrounded by forests and mountains

What's Included

  • 6 nights of accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels and agriturismi
  • 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners with either a 3- or 4-course menu
  • Entry fees to Archeological Musem in Bolzano and Castle of Buonconsiglio in Trento
  • Entry fees to World War I museum in Moena, Bee Museum in Croviana and cable car to Renon Plateau in Bolzano
  • 1 visit & tasting to a winery near Trento and 1 cooking demo in an agriturismo
  • Discovery of local fermented products such as sauerkraut, cured meat, bread and more!
  • Optional walks and hikes surrounded by forests and mountains
  • 1 visit and tasting to a brewery in Bolzano
  • 1 visit & tasting to a cheese makers Slow Food Presidium in Trentino
  • Daily exposure to history, culture and local cuisine with local experts
  • Comfortable transportation by 9-seat van for all travel as cited in the itinerary
  • Bilingual, professional Tour Leaders
  • Last group transfer to Verona Villafranca Airport
  • Local taxes and gratuities for luggage porters and restaurant servers during tour 
     

What's Not Included

  • 5 lunches and 1 dinner on your own
  • Alcoholic beverages at group meals (including wine and spirits)
  • Round-trip airfare and expenses to/from the tour
  • Transfer to first hotel in Trento
  • Trip cancellation, baggage loss or travel delay insurance (this optional coverage is highly recommended. See more info here)
  • Gratuities for your Tour Leader. (Info here)
  • Personal expenses, such as, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, emails, snacks, gifts

Itinerary

 

To request the itinerary as a PDF or to ask us any questions please contact us today!