FOOD TOURS

ITALY REAL FOOD ADVENTURE

Going from Venice to Rome, this eightday group trip includes balsamic vinegar-tasting, pasta-making in Bologna and a farmstay in Tuscany. From £1,810, including B&B and transfers, but not flights. intrepidtravel.com

SICILY FOOD ADVENTURE

An eight-day group trip featuring street food, market tours and a cookery class, plus olive oil and cheese tastings. From £1,549 with B&B and transfers, but not flights. exodus.co.uk