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Lyon, the French Alps, Northern Italy, and the Slow Food Cheese Festival with Scott & Joe

11 days  |  13 days with Paris extension

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Taste your way through France and Northern Italy.

Travel with Scott and Joe, cheese and travel personalities and owners of Scott & Joe Cheese Shop in Nyack, NY. Taste your way through France and Northern Italy as you uncover their rich and delicious history of food and wine. Travel from the culinary capital of Lyon through the charming medieval villages of the French Alps, to the vineyards of Piedmont, visiting local shops, wine cellars, and bustling markets along the way. Top it all off by attending the Bra Cheese Festival, where you'll meet vendors, attend workshops, and sample cheeses from around the world.

Your tour package includes

  • 9 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 3 lunches
  • 3 dinners with beer or wine
  • 6 food tastings
  • 1 liqueur tasting
  • 1 wine tasting
  • 6 guided sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • Les Halles de Lyon
  • French cooking class
  • Chartreuse region cheese & liqueur tasting
  • Lake Annecy
  • Menthon-Saint-Bernard castle
  • Barolo wine tasting
  • Bra Cheese Festival

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Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Lyon today.

Lyon

Day 2: Arrival in Lyon

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to France! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.

Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Hôtel Le Royal Lyon - MGallery

This boutique hotel is located in Lyon's Bellecour Square. Guests enjoy the fabulous L Institut Restaurant, the posh Côté Bellecour bar, and signing up for the on-site gourmet cooking classes. Nearby, you'll find Place...

Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre Atria

This modern hotel is located in Annecy’s city center. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and lounge. Nearby, you’ll find Lake Annecy, the old town, and Château d’Annecy.

Hotel Victoria Torino

This classic hotel is located in the heart of Turin. Guests enjoy the luxury spa, complimentary bicycles, and on-site coffee house. Nearby you’ll find Valentino Park, Valentino Castle, and the Egyptian Museum.

Hôtel Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse

This chic hotel is located in the heart of Paris’ Montparnasse neighborhood. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, a traditional streetside restaurant, and an on-site coffee house. Nearby, you’ll find the Luxembourg Gardens, the Rodin...

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Flights

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  • Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
  • Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes

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