Top Italy Dining Experiences - page 4

You can eat pasta to your heart’s content while in Rome, but what happens after the vacation ends? Learn how to recreate classic Roman pasta dishes like cacio e pepe or amatriciana during this small-group cooking class. Get hands-on instruction within the home of an Italian nonna in an intimate group, with vegetarian options available. After the course, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

Learn about Florentine cuisine's history and its distinct flavor profiles with this cookery class. Including a market visit to collect ingredients, this offers a more immersive experience than dining out alone. See how locals shop at the Central Market to select fresh ingredients, discovering produce you might otherwise miss. Then learn to make Tuscan favorites like focaccia and fresh cheese, homemade pasta, and tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your meal paired with unlimited Chianti wine.

Enjoy a day as a true protagonist aboard an elegant sailing catamaran, surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Maddalena Archipelago. Starting from the port of Poltu Quatu (Porto Cervo), the excursion heads to some of the most iconic islands of the archipelago, such as Spargi, Budelli and Santa Maria, alternating famous bays with coves reachable by sea. Every day the itinerary is defined by the skipper based on sea and wind conditions, to ensure safety and the best possible experience. During the day guests can swim, snorkel or simply relax in the sun, enjoying the stability and ample space of the 12-meter Lagoon catamaran. A traditional Sardinian aperitif is served on board, followed by a fish lunch enjoyed at anchor in front of breathtaking scenery. Space, elegance and freedom define this experience, designed for those who want to experience the sea with a high level of comfort.

Skip the hassle of arranging transportation and meals with this all-inclusive Taormina and Castelmola day trip. Enjoy pickup at your hotel or port and private transport to Taormina, where you’ll stop for a guided walking tour through the old town to take in its most famous sights. Then continue on to the scenic village of Castelmola perched on the slopes above to sample Sicilian cannoli and arancini.

Naples can throw the most careful plans out of whack with anarchic traffic, heat, and crowds. With this skip-the-line guided tour, bypass the often-long ticket lines and break from the drama by going underground, some 130 feet (40 meters) below the city’s historic center. Tour subterranean air-raid shelters, Greek-Roman aqueducts, caves, a garden, and a Roman theater—it’s all part of Naples’ unconventional history.

Step into a real Roman kitchen and learn how to make fresh pasta and a classic creamy tiramisu with a local chef during this small-group cooking masterclass. Discover the secrets behind iconic sauces like carbonara and cacio e pepe while enjoying local drinks and insights into Italian culinary traditions. End the experience by savoring your handmade dishes with wine and limoncello, then take home a recipe ebook to recreate the flavors at home.

Finding the best cannoli bakeries—pasticcerie—in Taormina can be a fun challenge, but it can also turn into fruitless trips between neighborhoods. With this tour, take the guesswork out and let a chef help you prepare cannoli from scratch, using traditional recipes starting with the crusty shell and ending with sweet ricotta cream. When you’re done, taste your creations and receive a “cannoli expert” certificate.

Arriving in Venice can be a hectic experience.  Enjoy a stress-free start to your vacation with this one-way, private transfer service. You’ll be picked up by a private water taxi at the Santa Lucia Station, if arriving by train, or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken directly to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable way to start your Venetian visit in comfort and style!

Learn to make pasta by hand with a professional chef-instructor for a truly memorable experience in Rome. Your small-group cooking class takes place in a private location in a traditional Roman neighborhood and covers the basics of creating incredible Italian pasta. Nibble on light appetizers and sip on prosecco as you begin to prepare the pasta meal. Or, opt for the pizza-making class to prepare your own pie.

Ensure your arrival into Rome is straightforward and stress-free by arranging a private transfer ahead of your trip. When you hop off your train at either Rome Termini or Rome Tiburtina railway station, simply join up with your private driver, settle into your comfortable, private vehicle, and enjoy an effortless journey direct to your central Rome hotel

See the best of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Enjoy views from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, including the Milan Duomo and La Scala opera house. Choose from four routes covering all main attractions, with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. The 72-hour weekend ticket from June to September also includes a Milan night tour.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city’s signature treats from an expert guide. Starting with a walk around Bari’s Old Town, the tour introduces you to standout sights such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and its sacred crypt. Continue to explore the cobblestoned enclave, trying fresh focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and homemade gelato.

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Roman mosaics in a hands-on workshop. Learn traditional techniques, use natural marble, and create your own mosaic masterpiece to take home from an authentic mosaic studio.

Learn a new skill on vacaton and try your hand in an Italian kitchen during this hands-on pasta-making class in Florence. Use seasonal and organic ingredients to make different types of pasta with different sauces and a typical Italian dessert under expert guidance. Enjoy lunch or dinner with Tuscan wine and take home printed recipes to recreate your dishes at home.

Master the time-honored art of making fresh Italian pasta from scratch during this small-group cooking workshop in a historic palace in Florence. Visit the Pasta Museum to learn about the history of this iconic food. Then, don your apron and learn how to prepare fresh, handmade pasta such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and tortellini, prepared with different sauces. Afterwards, enjoy a sit-down meal with your creations, paired with organic Tuscan wines.

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, save precious time with skip-the-line entry to the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and see Leonardo da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Eat and drink your way around Rome on an evening food tour of the city center and atmospheric Trastevere. In a small group, learn about Rome’s cuisine through the ages, get tips for places to eat, and sample some of the finest food in town. The half-day tour is done on foot, and includes ample food samples, supper in a Trastevere restaurant, and a locally made gelato.

Experience an authentic hands-on Italian cooking class in Bari during this small-group experience. Learn how to make pasta from start to finish using the proper ingredients and techniques. Then create a delicious pasta dish with help from your host and sit down to a Puglian feast featuring local wine, antipasti, handmade pasta dishes, and desserts.

Escape the crowds in Rome for a day and head to the nearby countryside to experience the authentic side of Roman cuisine. Travel from the city to the ancient village of Mazzano Romano, where your experience starts by shopping for ingredients at the local market. Then help to prepare and cook a traditional meal under the guidance of an instructor before sitting down to enjoy your creations with Italian wine. The class is limited to eight people to provide an intimate, small-group experience.

Discover scenic locations along the iconic Maddalena Archipelago during this full-day, small-group excursion. Highlights include a cruise by pink-pebbled Spiaggia Rosa, a swimming stop in the white-sand island of Spargi, and a visit to the cliffs of Razzoli. Tours include a traditional Sardinian lunch, with vegetarian and fish options available.

Take a break from sightseeing to learn how to make an authentic Spritz cocktail and fresh pasta like a Roman. This cooking class explores traditional recipes with a local chef in the heart of the city. Working alongside the chef, prepare pasta dough from scratch, cut it into fettuccine and maltagliati, then assemble a bruschetta starter and tiramisu for dessert. Afterwards, sit down for lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've prepared served with wine, limoncello, and espresso for the perfect introduction to Italy’s remarkable food traditions.

Meet Ciro, the domestic pig, on this small-group tour of the Cinta Senese farmhouse. You’ll also meet Roberto, the local farmer, who will tell you all about the pigs at the farmhouse. Over the course of the tour you’ll have a light lunch featuring a local wine tasting plus cold cuts, Pecorino di Pienza cheese, and much more.

Become a pilgrim of sorts and take a scenic hike on the historic Via Francigena, an old pilgrimage route that stretched from Canterbury in England to Rome. The rural route takes you through villages, vineyards, and some of the most scenic countryside in Tuscany. Best of all, once you get to the medieval village of Monteriggioni you're rewarded with a wine tasting. At the end, head back to Siena via train.

Learn how to prepare two kinds of homemade pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this half-day culinary workshop, capped at only 12 people. Get hands-on instruction in mastering two pasta recipes—followed by tiramisu—in the private home of a local cook. Cooking workshops include a sparkling wine aperitivo and complimentary soft beverages. You’ll also get to taste your creations.