RECOMMENDED TOURS FOR THOSE WHO DRINK TO REMEMBER
Whatever your poison, enjoy sipping Italy's best on a visit to a wine estate, a brewery, a rooftop bar or a street café and drink in the good life!
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page”. We definitely agree with this rousing quote by Saint Augustine. Travelling can be an exciting, inspiring, mind-blowing experience. However, visiting a new country can also be something of a head-scratcher. The…
Toast Umbria’s unparalleled sights and delights on this full-day art and wine excursion. Your chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation in Rome and drive you to Orvieto. Here, your private guide will be waiting ready to lead you on an unforgettable journey back down the centuries,…
Meet your private driver outside your accommodation in Rome and set off for Florence. Before reaching your destination you will stop at a highly-esteemed Chianti estate and learn all about one of the world’s most popular wines. You may not know that the word Chianti originates…
Raise your glass to the delights of Chianti on this full-day excursion from Florence. Guests will visit two highly esteemed estates, savour Tuscany’s finest flavours and learn all about one of the world’s most popular wines. You may not know that the word Chianti originates…
Toast Tuscany’s delights on this full-day grape escape to Chianti Senese. Wine lovers will enjoy visits to two estates, learn all about the production of one of the world’s most famous wines and feast their eyes on the splendid scenery of southern Chianti. You may not know…
Raise your glass to Tuscany’s triumphs on this full-day excursion to Chianti and Siena. Guests will learn all about the production of one of Italy’s most iconic wines and explore the charms of a UNESCO-listed town. Meet your driver at your accommodation in Florence and relax…
Raise your glass to the stars of Chianti on this evening escape to the countryside from Florence. You will treat your palate to a heavenly meal and feast your eyes on breathtaking views of the Tuscan landscape as it glows in the mellow light of the setting sun. In the afternoon,…
Relish Chianti’s full range of delights on this flavoursome countryside excursion from Florence. Gourmands will have the opportunity to visit two farms, taste local gastronomic specialities and discover that Chianti is indeed a fine wine producing region but is also so much more.…
Buzz your way through Tuscany’s picture perfect landscape on a fun, chauffeured Vespa ride. You’ll feel the excitement of rolling across Chianti’s verdant hills, past olive groves and vineyards, on the back of Piaggio’s iconic, ultra-practical, revolutionary creation. First…
Weave your way through the wonderful Chianti countryside aboard a vintage spider. Car enthusiasts will feel the thrill of steering an iconic automobile from the 1960s or 1970s and get a true taste of Tuscan Dolce Vita as they enjoy a delicious meal. You will begin your day with…
Learn all about one of Italy’s most prestigious wines on this full-day escape to the countryside from Siena. Your private chauffeur will meet you outside your accommodation and drive you to the UNESCO-listed Orcia Valley, boasting breathtaking landscapes, enticing cuisine, top-class…
Soak up the Tuscan countryside on this full-day excursion from Siena. You will taste some of Italy’s most celebrated wines and toast the delights of the UNESCO-listed Orcia Valley, famous for its breathtaking landscapes, enticing cuisine and perfectly preserved medieval and Renaissance…
Learn all about one of Italy’s most prestigious wines on this full-day escape to the countryside. You will meet your driver outside your hotel and begin your day with a pleasant ride to the UNESCO-listed Orcia Valley, boasting breathtaking landscapes, renowned cuisine, top-class…
Soak up the secrets behind one of Italy’s oldest wines on this full-day excursion from Siena. The earliest documented reference to Montepulciano wine dates back to 789 AD, when the cleric Arnipert offered the Church of San Silvestro in Lanciniano a plot of land planted with…
Learn all about one of Italy’s oldest wines on this full-day excursion from Siena. The earliest documented reference to Montepulciano wine dates back to 789 AD, when the cleric Arnipert offered the Church of San Silvestro in Lanciniano a plot of land planted with vineyards located…
Get a true taste of Tuscany on this full day treasure trail around Cortona. Your chauffeur will pick you up at your accommodation in Siena and drive you to a wine estate, well-known for its fine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and much praised Syrah. Once the property of local counts,…
What better way to experience Tuscany’s Dolce Vita than a spin on a Vespa? You’ll feel the thrill of winging your way across the Orcia Valley on the pillion of Piaggio’s iconic, ultra-practical, revolutionary creation. First produced in 1946, the Vespa has become a symbol…
Revel in superlative blends on this full-day excursion to the Bolgheri wine-making region. Running parallel to the Tyrrhenian coast of northern Maremma, between the towns of Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci, far from inland Tuscany’s most famous centres, this is the home of exclusive…
As you disembark your cruise ship in Livorno, meet your private driver and enjoy a full-day excursion to the Bolgheri wine-making region. Running parallel to the Tyrrhenian coast of northern Maremma, between the towns of Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci, far from inland Tuscany’s…
After a long journey and the hassle of unpacking, what better way to begin your stay than with a welcome toast and a friendly tête-à-tête with a local? Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby and spend two hours with you, introducing you to the Venetian way of life and the…
Bite your way through Venice’s streets on this private food tour. You will unveil the yummy side of the city and get to see where locals eat, drink and purchase food. Away from the dreaded menu turistico, your local epicurean will show you where to find mouth-watering treats and…
What better way to soak up the Venetian way of life than an exhilarating rowing lesson complete with breaks for wine and tasty cicchetti? A hands-on introduction to navigating the canals, exquisite bites and the local elixir are the prime ingredients of this truly Venetian experience…
Fall in love with Veneto’s delights on this full-day excursion to the Valpolicella region and Verona. Guests will enjoy tasting fine red wines and discover the country’s capital of romance. The Latin etymology Val polis cellae, meaning “the valley with many cellars”, attests…
Discover how Veneto’s precious liquid gold and delicious elixirs are created on visits to two highly esteemed estates. Meet your private driver at your accommodation in Verona and relax on the ride to Valpolicella. The Latin etymology Val polis cellae, meaning “the valley…
Fizz up your vacation on this full-day trip to the Prosecco wine region. Wine lovers will pop the cork on the secrets of Italy’s most famous sparkling wine and enjoy a tasty meal at a local restaurant. You begin your day with a relaxing ride from Piazzale Roma in Venice to a…
In the 1500s a craze spread across northern Italy among the noblesse, eager to have country manors designed by the “starchitect” of the moment, Andrea Palladio. Palladio, who lived and worked in Vicenza, had studied in Rome where he was profoundly influenced by the planning…
Wade through the divine delights of land and water on this full-day grape and lake escape from Verona. Guests will enjoy tasting fine red wines and venture onto a noble family’s private island. Meet your driver at your accommodation in Verona and relax on the ride to Valpolicella.…
Allow Campania to welcome you to its pleasures and treasures on this full-day excursion to the countryside and the Reggia di Caserta. Meet your chauffeur at your accommodation and relax on the ride to an estate, famous for its unique history, eco-friendly philosophy and range…
Drink in Campania’s delights on this full-day excursion to Irpinia. Wine lovers will learn of the efforts, perseverance and commitment of local producers and discover to whom Campania owes its worldwide notoriety as a fine wine making region. Your private chauffeur will meet…
Meet your private driver outside your accommodation and set off for Pompeii. Your guide will be waiting at the excavations ready to lead you on a tour of one of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites. Buried in deadly volcanic ash after the sudden eruption of Mount…
Fall in love with Campania on this full-day excursion to a world-famous archaeological site, a highly esteemed winery and a delightful hilltop town. Your private chauffeur will meet you outside your accommodation and drive you to Pompeii. Here your guide will be waiting ready to…
Raise your glass to the delights of the Amalfi Coast! A goblet of outstanding wine, a generous portion of fresh Campanian produce and a spoonful of gorgeous views - this is the tempting recipe you are about to savour. Guests will enjoy visits to two wineries, learn all about the production…
Relish the flavours of an authentic, unspoiled rural world on this full-day Campanian excursion. Wine enthusiasts will have the unique opportunity to visit a farm located in the regional park of the Lattari Mountains where rare, centuries-old vineyards can still be found. Your…
During two glorious hours, usually between 7:00 and 9:00 PM, Milanesi gather and unwind after a day of work, indulging in pre-dinner cocktails and snacks. Experience life like a local and learn all about the well established tradition of aperitivi on a sunset meeting with your guide.…
Uncork Lombardy's secrets on this full-day excursion from Milan. Guests will admire one of the region’s most enchanting historic centres and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the activities carried out at a top-rated winery. Clinging to the southern foothills of the Orobian…
Raise your glass to the sights and scents of Lake Como on this half-day excursion along the western shore. Guests will delight their senses on a tasty lunch at one of the area’s very few wineries and explore an historic residence surrounded by ravishing grounds. Meet your private…
Drink in the beauty of the Ligurian Riviera on this full-day excursion from Portofino. Guests will explore one of Italy’s most spectacular destinations and enjoy tasting fine Sciacchetrà at a renowned winery. The Cinque Terre, meaning five lands, is a rugged, scenic portion…
Soak up the sights, scents and flavours of the Cinque Terre on this full-day excursion from Portofino. Guests will enjoy hiking along one of Italy’s most glorious stretches of coastline and, for their efforts, earn a delicious lunch at a local winery. The Cinque Terre, meaning…
Raise your glass to the delights of Piedmont on this full-day grape escape to the Langhe region, realm of the King of Italian Wines, His Majesty Barolo. Wine lovers will learn all about this prized wine on visits to three highly esteemed cantine, expressions of the different visions…
Savour Piedmont’s finest flavours on this full-day excursion to the Langhe region, reign of the King of Italian Wines, His Majesty Barolo. You will learn all about this prized wine on a visit to a wine estate and a tour of a castle where artefacts relating to farm life are on display.…
Toast the delights of Piedmont on this full-day grape escape to the countryside from Turin. Wine lovers will be introduced to the King of Italian Wines, His Majesty Barolo, and his younger brother, Prince Barbaresco, on visits to three highly esteemed cantine. Meet your private…
Discover how Piedmont’s best-known wine is made and uncover its tastiest secret on this full-day excursion to the countryside from Turin. Meet your private guide and driver at your accommodation and begin your day with a scenic ride, through gently rolling hills, to the quaint…
Unearth some of Piedmont’s tastiest secrets on this full-day excursion to the countryside from Turin. Gourmands will discover how Barbaresco wines are made and join in an exhilarating treasure hunt in the woods, courtesy of Mother Nature. Meet your private guide and driver at…
Pop the cork on the delights of Piedmont on this full-day excursion to the countryside from Turin. Wine enthusiasts will discover how some of the region’s finest wines are made while visiting a highly esteemed estate and fizz up their taste buds as they sip spumante in an “underground…
Toast Umbria’s unparalleled sights and delights on this full-day art and wine excursion. Your chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to Orvieto. Here, your private guide will be waiting ready to lead you on an unforgettable journey back down the centuries, through…
Raise your glass to Umbria’s delights on this full-day excursion to the countryside. Guests will enjoy a stroll through the fairy-tale world of Todi’s quaint streets followed by a grape escape to an eco-friendly farm. You begin your day with a scenic drive through the gently…
Perched on the southern slopes of Mount Subasio, Spello is a postcard-pretty little town boasting a remarkable artistic and cultural heritage. A jumble of honey-hued stone buildings with weathered wooden doors and terracotta roof tiles huddles on a hillside, enclosed by walls from…
Meet your driver at your accommodation and set off for the lovely town of Bevagna to enjoy a private guided tour. Situated in the fertile Foligno plain, close by the River Timia, Bevagna boasts a beautifully preserved medieval historic centre dotted with handsome palazzi and churches.…
Discover Umbria’s picture perfect scenery on this full-day excursion to Spello and Bevagna. You will enjoy a private guided tour of both these towns followed by a tasting of Sagrantino at one of the region’s best-known wineries. Perched on the southern slopes of Mount Subasio,…
Sink your teeth into Umbrian culture on this hands-on cooking class. Your private chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to a family-owned estate nestled in the splendid Umbrian hills. Here wine was first produced as far back as the 13th century. After many years…
Savour Sicily’s irresistible sights, scents and flavours on an unforgettable country cooking class. Guests will put their culinary skills to the test and learn how to create a delicious meal with fresh, prime quality ingredients at a winery, tucked away in the hills south of Palermo. More…
Get a taste of northern Sicily on this full-day excursion from Palermo. Guests will sip fine wine at a well-established estate then soak up the lively atmosphere of the picturesque summer resort of Cefalù. Meet your private driver at your accommodation and set off for a renowned…
Sicily is a paradise for wine lovers, such is the variety, finesse and abundance of Bacchus’ gift. On this grape escape to Marsala from Trapani guests will visit two of the island’s most famous wineries and savour the sumptuous flavours of traditional regional gastronomy. 1773…
Get ready for an educational experience in Sicilian gastronomy and archaeology on this full-day excursion from Sciacca. Meet your private driver at your accommodation and relax on the ride to one of Sicily’s most highly esteemed estates. Founded in 1995, this winery, together…
Raise your glass to Sicily’s delights on an excursion to two wineries from Sciacca. Wine lovers will learn of the efforts, perseverance and commitment of local producers and discover to whom the region owes its fame as a fine wine-making region. Meet your private driver at your…
Raise your glass to the delights of Sicily on this enticing excursion to the countryside from Agrigento. Gourmands will have the opportunity to visit one of the island’s most celebrated fine wine producing estates and relish the sumptuous flavours of traditional regional gastronomy.…
Perfect your culinary skills and discover the secrets of local cuisine on this hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of an expert instructor, gourmands will learn how to create a delicious meal in true Sicilian style. This cooking school was established in 1989 by a marquise…
Breathe in the scents of southern Sicily on this full-day excursion from Ragusa. Your private chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to a herb farm. Here, in this splendid natural setting, guests will relish Sicily’s authentic aromas while taking in views that…
Perched atop a hill on the southern slopes of the Hyblaean Mountains, Ragusa is known to have been inhabited since the Neolithic age. Although the city’s history stretches back over thousands of years, little remains of its riveting past prior to the fateful year of 1693 when a…
Explore the spectacular slopes of Mount Etna on an action-packed off-road adventure. Rising 3,320 metres above sea level, the tallest active volcano in Europe derives its name from the Greek term aithō, meaning “I burn”. It is here that the Greek god of fire and blacksmith Hephaestus…
Enjoy visits to two prestigious Etna wineries on this grape escape from Taormina. Guests will sip fine wine, feast on a delicious meal and learn all about wine making in this splendid, though geologically precarious corner of Sicily. In ancient times both the Greeks and the Romans…
Raise your glass to Mount Etna on this evening escape from Taormina to a prestigious wine estate. Gourmands will be treated to a delicious dinner and feast their eyes on fabulous views of the Sicilian landscape as it glows in the mellow light of the setting sun. In ancient times…
Nothing you’ve ever seen before could quite match up to Matera. History, culture and nature merge here, in this truly spectacular cave town, almost entirely carved out of rock. The unparalleled scenery and mystical atmosphere of this remote corner of Basilicata (situated between…
Munch your way through the Itria Valley on this full-day food excursion. It won’t take gourmands long to realise why this region has become such a favourite with savvy foodies. Your private guide and chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel and lead you on a tour of four must-taste…
Enjoy a private guided tour of Lecce then drink to Salento’s health on a visit to a country wine estate. The nickname Firenze del Sud - meaning “Florence of the South” - did not appear by chance. But Lecce is a true work of art in its very own right. Splendid architecture,…
Indulge in the flavours of southern Italian cuisine on this hands-on cooking lesson. In the centre of one of Italy’s prettiest cities, guests will learn how to prepare a delicious Apulian style meal featuring homemade pasta and the freshest of fish. An introduction to the culture,…
Raise a glass to the authentic flavours of Salento. Gourmands will discover how Apulia gained its reputation as a fine wine producing region on a food and wine escape to the countryside from Lecce. A visit to a renowned winery, a wine tasting experience and a delicious dinner are…
Take a peek at the real Sardinia that so many ordinary visitors miss. Here, far from the glamorous lifestyle of the coast, you won’t find fabulous beaches, upscale resorts or fashion designer boutiques but you’ll gain a feel for the genuine rhythms of daily life in the island’s…
Feel the excitement of stepping back 3,000 years on a tour of two fascinating archaeological sites. Just a few kilometres inland from the north-eastern Emerald Coast, guests will gain a glimpse of the region’s early beginnings. A wine tasting experience and a tasty lunch will follow.…
Unearth Abruzzo’s tastiest secrets on this full-day excursion to the countryside. Gourmands will join in an exciting treasure hunt, courtesy of Mother Nature. They will also discover that she has a hand in the unparalleled success of Montepulciano and Trebbiano grapes in this region,…
Nurture your soul and tickle your taste buds on this full-day excursion to San Clemente a Casauria and San Liberatore a Majella. Guests will gain a fuller understanding of Abruzzo’s remarkable artistic heritage on visits to two religious sites and lift their spirits as they sip…
Situated between the rivers Pescara and Alento, close to the region’s majestic mountains and just fifteen kilometres from the Adriatic coast, Chieti is a charming hilltop town with a rich and riveting past. No one knows exactly when it was first established. If you trust the legend,…
Set among gently rolling hills and vineyards, thirty kilometres from Ancona, Jesi is a beguiling little town with a remarkable artistic heritage and a vibrant cultural life. Its origins date way back in time and can be ascribed to the ancient Umbri tribe, though the town as we…
Resting atop the Marche hills, just thirty minutes from the Conero Riviera, Recanati is a pretty little town with a remarkable literary and artistic heritage, that prides itself on being nicknamed the “city of poetry”. Perhaps it was the idyllic views of the surrounding countryside…