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Join Saveur the Journey for a Culinary Adventure to stunning Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy. Experience the food, culture, history, and people of this eclectic area among beautiful mountains and the clear waters of Lake Como. Federica, a gastronome for the prestigious Slow Food University of Gastronomic Sciences, who also happens also to be a local will show you around and introduce you to the local way of living.

Enjoy dramatic landscapes from land and water, on hikes and boat rides. Be amazed by the views over wild valleys and Lake Como. Learn the distinct and different cultures of the people living in the cities, in the valleys or by the lake. Meet local producers and artisans. Taste traditional recipes and local food with a Gastronomy expert. Cheers to life with a glass of organic wine from the valley. A 360° experience that will deepen your understanding of this unique part of Italy!

Lake Como, a beautiful, glacially formed lake nestled in the foothills of the Alps, has attracted aristocrats and wealthy vacationers since Roman times. The lake is considered by some to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and has many large and opulent villas and palaces on its shores. It is, and has always been, a very touristic area, especially the famous towns of Bellagio, Varenna, and Como. The vast majority of tourists visit these towns and tend to leave in the shade all the rest of the little towns and villages that developed on the lake coast and in the adjacent valleys.

The Lombardy region of Italy produces some excellent wines, and we will have a chance to try many wines and even visit a winery in the steep Valtellina area, where the Nebbiolo grape makes robust and intense wines. The areas around Lake Como are famous for Bresaola (cured, air-dried beef), fish from the lake (including perch, lavarello, pike, shad (missoltino), and eel), cheeses such as Taleggio, Gorgonzola, Quartirolo, and Bitto, polenta, risotto, and Pizzocheri. Gnocchi, sauteed simply with brown butter and sage, or even occasionally stuffed with local cheeses or sausage, is also found here. Sip an espresso, eat a perfectly charred wood fired pizza, and of course indulge in the vibrantly fresh gelato that Italy is famous for!

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Lake Como Culinary Adventure

What: Lake Como Culinary Adventure with Saveur the Journey
When: June 7-15, 2024 (9 days, 8 nights)
Group size: 10 (3 spots available)
Nearest airport: Milan, Italy (MXP)
Highlights: Experience the food, culture, history, and people of this eclectic area among beautiful mountains and the clear lake waters of Lake Como. Enjoy dramatic landscapes from land and water, on hikes and boat rides. Be amazed by the views over wild valleys and Lake Como. Learn the distinct and different cultures of the people living in the cities, in the valleys or by the lake. Meet local producers and artisans. Taste traditional recipes and local food with a Gastronomy expert. Cheers to life with a glass of organic wine from the valley.
Website: https://www.saveurthejourney.com/product/lake-como-italian-culinary-adventure-in-lombardy/
Cost: $3850 (Save $350 with coupon code: SPRINGSTJ24)
Contact: Aaron Schorsch (aaron@saveurthejourney.com, 541-250-0087)