Italy food and wine trip

Spend a free afternoon in Florence exploring Renaissance treasures like the Duomo and the Galleria dell'Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David.

Choose a hands-on Studio Artemisia fresco class near the Ponte Vecchio, taste local specialties at Mercato Centrale, and wander the Boboli Gardens to the Isolotto. Relax at Piazza della Signoria and admire Palazzo Vecchio before dinner and drinks in lively Sant'Ambrogio.

Explore Florence's secret wine windows on a private, tailor-made experience. These small Renaissance apertures, used since the 1500s to sell Tuscan countryside wines and later to sanitize money during the Plague, reveal centuries of local life.

Over three hours, your bilingual guide with art history and sommelier training leads three tasting stops featuring Italian wines and local gourmet pairings. This authentic tour highlights architecture, stories, and curated flavors designed for curious travelers on an Italy itinerary.

Explore Chianti and Chianti Classico with a sommelier in a small-group minivan tour. Visit two renowned wineries to tour cellars, learn about local production methods, and taste estate wines that reflect the region’s unique terroir.

Stop at a historic olive oil mill to see traditional pressing techniques and sample fresh estate oil. Enjoy a guided walk through a classic Tuscan village and sit down to a typical regional meal. Comfortable round-trip transport from Florence is included.

Join a small group sunset food tour through Bologna. This experience pairs local guides with off-the-beaten-path eateries for an intimate introduction to Emilia Romagna flavors.

Sample regional cheeses, cured meats, handmade pasta, and desserts matched with local wines while the sun sets over historic streets.

On day 5 of this food and wine Italy trip, perfect the art of Bolognese sauce and fresh pasta in a private cooking class hosted in a local's home in Bologna. Your personal guide shares hands-on techniques, local stories, and insider tips.

Enjoy a seasonal meal in the garden when the weather permits, paired with excellent regional wine and finished with classic tiramisu.

Verona is one of Italy’s most romantic cities, famed as the setting of Romeo and Juliet. Visit Juliet’s House via Via Cappello off Piazza Erbe, enter the courtyard marked by the da Cappello crest, and find the bronze statue of Juliet, a local symbol of love; couples traditionally touch her breast for good fortune.

This self-guided free day invites you to wander bridges, Roman ruins, and lively squares, savor local cuisine, and tailor your own Italy travel experiences in art, wine, and history.

Glide across Lake Garda on a private half-day boat tour, circling the Sirmione peninsula and sailing past Rocca di Manerba. Visit Rabbit Island, pass Garda Island and the lakeside towns of Gardone, Torre San Marco and Fasano, with stops at Punta San Vigilio, Villa Canossa and Garda.

Choose short walks, a coffee or an aperitivo, and shopping in charming villages to craft your perfect memories.

Spend a final unhurried morning on the shores of Cinque Terre, strolling pastel villages, enjoying dramatic seaside views, and sampling authentic regional bites and local wines.

At the scheduled time, your private driver will transfer you to Milan Airport for your departing flight, concluding your tailor-made Italy food and wine trip. Arrivederci, Italia!