OldShooter
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Yes, what a shame! Go here (https://www.roadscholar.org/search?query=italy cooking) and look at the Sicily and Tuscany cooking trips. In both cases we had no need for a car and stayed in a single hotel.
I mention those because we have done them. Road Scholar has many other Italy trips and they do an excellent job of handling the logistics beginning and ending with you at the airport.
We also stayed in Bologna on the Tuscany trip and spent a few days with a private guide who also drove: Cecelia Alderighi (https://www.yourowntour.it/) When you travel with a private guide, the entire itinerary is determined by you with the guide's recommendations. So that's another option.
I mention those because we have done them. Road Scholar has many other Italy trips and they do an excellent job of handling the logistics beginning and ending with you at the airport.
We also stayed in Bologna on the Tuscany trip and spent a few days with a private guide who also drove: Cecelia Alderighi (https://www.yourowntour.it/) When you travel with a private guide, the entire itinerary is determined by you with the guide's recommendations. So that's another option.