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The food tours of Northern Italy will include pasta, but there are so many more flavors and aromas to enjoy. To truly be considered food from Northern Italy it must come from one of 8 northern provinces. These are Aosta, Liguria, Lombardy and Piedmont to the west and Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto to the east.

When most people think of Italy and food, tomato sauces, olive oil and pasta fill their minds. This is still true with food from the north, but it is more balanced that in the south were in some places that is all there is. In the north there are more influences that include the use of butter and lard, rice, corn and many different cheeses that have developed into the creamy sauces that many people are very fond of.

In The Lombardy region they are well known for the use of rice in their dishes instead of pasta. One dish is made of rice, vegetables and bacon is called Minestrone alla Milanese. Another creamy dish that uses rice, meat stock, Saffron and of course cheese is Risotto alla Milanese.

From the Veneto region there Fegato alla Veneziana that is made of calf liver fried up with onions or Risi e Bisi which is rice and peas. Wild game along with a wide variety of sea food can also be seen in the market and on the menus of this region.

The Trentino-Alto Adige region is at the extreme north and is heavily influences by Germany. There is a type of dumpling here that consists of flour, bread and a meat broth called gnocchi that is widely popular amongst the locals. Another popular item is a type of salami that is cured with a taste similar to bacon called Speck.

These are just a few items you can experience on food tours of Northern Italy. The variety of items is nearly endless, but they all have one commonality, they are delicious to savor and enjoy.

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There are northern Italy tours for nearly every interest under the sun.  If your hobby is food, wine, art,  or cathedrals, a tour company has an itinerary just for you.

For the best dedicated travel to Italy, small independent operators who are Italian-based offer the most knowledgeable ideas and the internet is a good way to start.

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Inquire about the options for accommodations and the prices.  Research these hoteliers on the many online travel sites for feedback from prior patrons.   See what is included in the price such as meals and admission to museums.  Are there hidden fees such as taxes and airport fees?  These are usually tacked on after you’ve committed to the total amount.

Escorted tours are a great way to see a new country as they manage a large number of activities and sites in a short period of time.  All the work is done for you; you simply leave all the planning to the tour guide and enjoy the experience.  Vacations involving northern Italy tours will leave you wanting to return again and again.