Discover Italy gourmet cooking and wine tours! Believing that each cuisine tells the story of the land, its history and its people. The cuisine du solely in Provence and the hearty fare of Tuscany - even the creativity of walking and cooking tours. As so often said, this sun-drenched country is a feast for all the senses...the sweet perfume of fresh tomatoes, an explosion of flavor and color…the unique yet delicate taste of newly pressed olive oil…fresh seasonal ingredients handpicked at local markets... Add some of the finest wines in the world and the ineffable spirit and joy of the people for an experience of pure pleasure, friendship, laughter, and renewal.
Whether you want just want to enjoy the food and wine of Italy, or you want to spend a week with an Italian Chef, below are a variety of wonderful culinary trips, villa stays and cooking experiences to last you a lifetime.
Also available in this section are walking tours, ballooning over Italy and religious tours of Italy.
4 days starting from $1,550
You will spend three nights in the rustic Tuscan B&B "Fagiolari," the home of your hostess, Giulietta Giovannoni. Set in the incredibly beautiful are... (
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5 days starting from $1,200
Standing at the end of an avenue of ancient lime trees, the villa is made up of thirteen rooms; each one equipped with air conditioning, TV, and priva... (
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6 days starting from $3,785
About the location: Enjoy your stay in Tuscany at the very special and exclusive Villa Mangiacane. Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Villa... (
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7 days starting from $2,400
About the location: Tuscany...a landscape of wooded hills, olive groves, vineyards, and hill towns. Vistas that have barely changed since Renaissance ... (
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7 days starting from $2,665
About the location: Sicily is an island rich in culinary tradition that produces some of the finest quality food the Mediterranean has to offer. We in... (
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7 days starting from $2,750
The town of Minori has been well renowned for pasta making since medieval times and since the 17th-century invention of the 'ngegni, a device which ma... (
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7 days starting from $2,825
This is a magical land, home to the renowned wines of Montalcino and Montepulciano, the delectible pecorino cheeses of Pienza, the exquisite art towns... (
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7 days starting from $2,995
Palaia is a beautiful walled medieval town close to Pisa, Florence, Volterra, San Gimignano Lucca, Siena and the region of Chianti. The landscape is g... (
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7 days starting from $3,460
Six or Four night programs available
Sant' Agata sui due Golfi is situated about 10 km from Sorrento. It is one of the "pearls" in the Gulf o... (
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7 days starting from $3,598
This walking trip takes place in the romantic hills of central Tuscany. The riches of former Etruscan and Roman empires unfold as you follow ancient t... (
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7 days starting from $3,648
The Italian Riviera, which stretches from the French border to La Spezia, is dotted with resorts, medieval towns, and beaches. This tour focuses on th... (
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7 days starting from $3,875
Discover a little piece of Tuscan heaven and savor the very best in Tuscan living gathered together in our kitchen and around our table. The Tuscan Ch... (
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7 days starting from $4,198
This walking trip takes place in the romantic hills of central Tuscany. The riches of former Etruscan and Roman empires unfold as you follow ancient t... (
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7 days starting from $4,398
The towns of the Sorrentine Peninsula and Amalfi Coast have been part of the European “Grand Tour”
since the 18th century, and with good reason. Dram... (
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8 days starting from $2,995
Enliven your senses and enlighten your fancy with our gastronomic tour of the amazing island of Sicily! Explore extraordinary ruins and enchantingly b... (
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9 days starting from $1,539
The feast that is Italy is yours to see and taste on a journey through the glory of Rome to the beauty of today’s Tuscany.... (
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9 days starting from $2,049
Vacation Overview
Visit Italy and its most famous shrines. Start in Rome with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and visit Rome's most imp... (
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9 days starting from $2,899
Thoroughly explore Tuscany & the great city of Florence. Savor local flavors, tastes & sounds of this wondrous country. Includes Gourmet cooking lesso... (
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10 days starting from $1,995
Begin with a thrilling look at the art and architecture of the Renaissance, all inspired by God''s work. Later, explore Assisi and Siena to learn abou... (
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10 days starting from $6,448
This walking trip takes place in the romantic hills of central Tuscany. The riches of former Etruscan and Roman empires unfold as you follow ancient t... (
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10 days starting from $6,948
Sicily embraces warmly, like a glass of its own sweet Moscato. Its radiance stems from a gloriously temperate climate paired with Sicilian hospitality... (
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10 days starting from $18,996
Florence and Siena, two of Tuscany’s most romantic towns, are
the settings for our August program. Magnificent collections of
Baroque and Renaissanc... (
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11 days starting from $2,399
Vacation Overview
Discover Italy from Rome to Venice. In Rome, enjoy a welcome dinner and guided visits with a Local Guide to the Holy Stairs,... (
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11 days starting from $3,899
Come experience Italy’s history, culture, art and romance. While in Rome, you’ll attend the weekly papal audience and receive the blessing given by Hi... (
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12 days starting from $2,225
Admire the fine artistic details that adorn the Hieronymite Monastery and the Burgos Cathedral. During visits to Fatima, Lourdes and Paris, reflect on... (
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12 days starting from $3,899
Come experience Italy’s history, culture, art and romance. While in Rome, you’ll attend the weekly papal audience and receive the blessing given by Hi... (
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14 days starting from $3,178
Vacation Overview
On this vacation, discover Italy from Rome to Venice. Start your trip in Rome, Italy’s capital, with a welcome dinner and gu... (
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15 days starting from $4,275
The small alpine village of Oberammergau is
world famous for the Passion Play performed by
its villagers every ten years. The next season of
perfor... (
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