PORTICO SOCIAL TRAVEL
SMALL GROUP
SLOW TRAVEL IN ITALY
Our Reason
A counter movement of slow travel is gaining momentum, leaving the fast pace behind. Just as “slow food” advocates for a more immersive cooking and eating experience, “slow travel” champions an immersive rhythm of touring that feels more like a lifestyle. We create itineraries that savor timelessness, when days are measured by unfolding memories and meaningful experiences. We stay in private havens that allow the space and time to reflect, absorb, and appreciate the beauty and diversity of the destination. Kat, a culinary anthropologist, and Paolo, native son of Bologna, host small groups of 8 to 10 guests for week-long immersive travel.
The focus is on the cuisine and cultural creativity of Italy.
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Live like a Local
Bologna, Italy
May 24-31, 2026
Join us for a week-long stay in an entire historic home turned bed and breakfast located within the ancient city walls of Bologna, in a great neighborhood. We will experience a cooking class in a famous palazzo turned institute , indulge our senses in Bologna's food district for lunch, dinner at the restaurants locals adore, and enjoy a relaxed pace with free time to roam the porticos like a resident. We will also traverse the region; aperitivo hour in Modena, tasting at a winery in the hills, and visit a village full of fine art murals listed on the most beautiful villages in Italy.
All meals and experiences are included.
4500 EURO pp based on double occupancy
A supplement of 500 EURO for single occupancy.
OUR FAVORITE THINGS TOUR
June 7-14, 2025
Stay in a private villa on a 60 acre spa resort in the Bologna hills. Visits to:
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our favorite things in Bologna
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the hill-top tiny country of San Marino
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the seaside town of Ravenna known for its UNESCO world heritage mosaics
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Ferrari museum with lunch at restaurant Cavallino; menu authored by world famous chef Massimo Bottura
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a passeggiata and aperitivo in Modena.
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Dozza: on the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
PUGLIA
The heel of the boot
SEPT 2026
Join us for a week-long stay in the beloved seaside town of Otranto, near the tip of the heel of the boot. We have an entire palazzo booked for a private stay just steps to the marina. Enjoy multiple private boat charters to coves in waters that look like the Maldives. Visit the Baroque city of Lecce, wine and olive tastings, as well as nature walks in preserves.
All meals and experiences are included.
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September 6-13, 2026
4500 EURO pp
single or double!
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