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Dive headfirst into authentic Italian cuisine with this exclusive hands-on cooking experience in Verona. You’ll accompany your private cesarina (chef) to the market, selecting a handful of fresh local ingredients as you go. The expert chef will then transform these—with your help—into a four-course meal which you’ll enjoy at their home. Accompany with regional red or white Italian wines and a robust Espresso to round out the experience.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Palermo, one of Italy’s most captivating destinations. In a local kitchen, a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn to mix and knead pasta dough, prepare regional fillings, and shape classic ravioli. While your ravioli cooks, enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Palermo's culinary traditions. Once ready, savor your freshly made ravioli with a traditional sauce, paired with fine regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this authentic experience is perfect for both beginners and experienced foodies, teaching you the skills to recreate real Italian ravioli at home.

Discover the winemaking heritage of Puglia with our exclusive Wine Tasting & Winery Tour in Foggia. The tour begins with a guided visit to our wine cellar and production areas, where you’ll learn about the winemaking process and the unique local grape varieties. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of three premium wines: Nero di Troia (a bold red), Falanghina (a crisp white), and Rosato from Nero di Troia (a delicate rose). Each wine is paired with organic preserves, artisanal dairy, and freshly baked focaccia. Hosted by owner Luigi Di Tuccio and his team, this intimate two-hour experience celebrates Italian tradition and Southern Italy’s flavors.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany with a wine experience set in the scenic hills near San Gimignano. Begin with a warm welcome and an introduction to the estate, followed by a guided tour through the historic wine cellar, where traditional methods and passion come together. Enjoy a curated tasting of local wines, each paired with typical Tuscan products like cheeses, salumi, and fresh bread. The experience continues with a relaxing lunch on a panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards. This journey offers not only authentic flavors, but also a deep connection to the land, its rhythms, and its winemaking heritage—a perfect escape for wine lovers and curious travelers alike.

Join us for a scenic farm walk through gardens and vineyards, discover local traditions, and finish with a delicious wine tasting in your historic cellar. Experience the true flavor of the Amalfi Coast!

Discover Tuscany in Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown. Cook fresh pasta, sip local wine, and enjoy an authentic hands-on culinary experience in the heart of Italy

Gain an inside perspective on Tuscan cuisine with a private cooking class in Florence, the birthplace of Italian gastronomy. After joining your guide for an educational tour of a local market, dive into a 3-hour cooking lesson that covers techniques and recipes for three authentic dishes. In addition to a 3-course meal and Chianti-region wine pairings, the tour includes a souvenir apron and shopping tote.

Discover the essence of Roman cuisine with a walking tour and cooking class that combines history, tradition, and authentic flavors. Start with a guided walk through Rome’s vibrant streets, visiting markets and food shops to explore local ingredients and culinary traditions. After an hour of discovery, head to a home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare a classic Roman dish like Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, or Carbonara. Enjoy your meal, paired with fine Italian wine, in a cozy Roman home. Perfect for food lovers and travelers, this experience offers new skills, recipes, and unforgettable memories of Rome’s culinary heritage.

Delight into the bounteous vineyards of the Irpinia wine region on a private full-day tour from Naples. With a professional sommelier, travel through the stunning Italian countryside and visit two innovative wineries set amid spectacular natural scenery. Descend to the traditional cellars of the winery to learn of complex production processes and pleasure your palate with samples of signature varietals. Receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour.

If you want to discover Chianti and fully enjoy its flavors whether you are a wine lover or not our tour will involve you at 360 °! Our afternoon excursion Depart comfortably from Florence together with a tour leader who during the bus journey will introduce you to the history and curiosities of this enchanting area of Tuscany, rich in vineyards and verdant hills that you can admire during the journey comfortably seated in minivan. Once you arrive in Chianti area you enjoy in two different typical farms, visits and wine tastings of selected wines, including fresh whites, important reds, elegant sparkling wines and a precious vin santo. Each glass is accompanied by typical local products: the ingredients and dishes vary according to the season, so you can find among others local cold cuts and cheeses, organic extra virgin olive oils flavored with white truffle and chilli, aged balsamic vinegar. At the end, for those who wish, there will be the possibility to buy the tasted products.

Stand out from typical wine tours with this private off-road experience in the Prosecco Hills. Travel along vineyard trails aboard a Land Rover Defender, enjoy access to Le Manzane, and relax with an intimate DOCG wine tasting in a scenic vineyard setting. Designed for just two guests, this experience offers a refined blend of adventure, exclusivity, and authentic local flavors.

Rome has a fantastic wine and food scene, but unless you are besties with a local foody, it's hard to find out what spots residents love the most. Get an insider's view of the city's culinary scene, and do a bit of sightseeing in the process, on a small-group food and sightseeing tour. Visit popular Rome attractions and fuel up on delicious food and wine along the way.

With the help of our chef, you'll create Tuscan typical dishes giving them your own touch. Tuscan cuisine is an experience full of celebration and satisfaction, that you can enjoy with your family or with your partner. Fun and passion will be the real ingredients of this fantastic cooking class! A Semi-Private Cooking & Wine Experience

The art of crafting handmade pasta is the perfect gift to bring home from Italy. Learn the basics without taking too much time out of your day on this small-group experience. Prepare “reginette” ribbons and “cappelletti” parcels stuffed with ricotta and spinach, then enjoy them with sauces your teacher provides and a glass of local wine. The venue is in the heart of Florence with gorgeous Arno River views.

Experience the ultimate Tuscan day out, combining the open-air thrill of a panoramic ride with the luxury of a private wine tour. Start your morning zipping through the Florentine hills in a private, eco-friendly Golf Cart, taking in breathtaking views away from the crowds. Then, transition into a luxurious, climate-controlled Private Van for a scenic drive along the famous Via Chiantigiana. Arrive at a historic winery near Greve in Chianti for a guided tasting and an authentic Tuscan lunch.

Discover Tuscan flavours with a self-guided food tour of three local eateries. As you enjoy your tastings, listen to an audio guide and explore the traditions and culture behind each dish. Start your journey with a selection of delicious bruschetta and wine served from a fiasco. Taste hearty soups, salami, cheese with honey and truffle – and round off your meal with cantucci biscuits and a dessert wine. Hear stories from your audio guide on terroir and local ingredients such as Tuscan olive oil, truffles and more.

Enjoy a dinner to remember in Piedmont, cooked in your own vacation home by a private chef. You’ll savor restaurant-quality food in the comfort of your own setting, savoring a menu designed by three local Le Langhe entrepreneurs with experience as chefs and sommeliers. Nice touch: Each course is paired with the region’s prestigious wine, sourced from boutique Barolo and Barbaresco producers.

YOU’LL HAVE A GUIDED VISIT OF THE ANTIC SICILIAN HOUSES, WHERE UNTIL ‘30TIES, PEOPLE USED TO LIVE THERE WITH THEIR ANIMALS. IN SOME OF THEM, THE HOUSEWIFES USE TO COOK THERE AND THE MEN USED TO DO ARTISANAL WORK WITH WOOD AND IRON. HERE YOU’LL ALSO HAVE A GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE WITH A TASTING COURSE OF TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THIS TERRITORY, SUCH AS ALL THE DERIVATES OF GIARRATANA’S ONION THE THIRD PART OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WILL BE IN A WINERY WHERE YOU’LL MAKE A GUIDED TOUR OF THE WINEYARD AND CELLAR AND THEN YOU’LL TASTE SOME OF THE BEST SICILIAN WINES. Your visit will start with a walk through our vineyards and olive groves, This is followed by a tasting of 4 selected wines, accompanied by our own production of bread, oil, olives, and bruschetta prepared. If your preferred winery isn't available for your date, you'll visit a similar winery. There are three options to choose from: Arianna Occhipinti, Locana Gulfi, or Cantina Bastonaca. You'll visit one of these on the tour.

Learn about winemakers, wine regions, native grapes, and more on this cultural wine and food tour. In addition to the wine tasting, you'll get to enjoy a delicious vegetarian Piatto Unico meal prepared by Libreria Brac, a cozy and intimate venue that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Florence. The tour combines food, wine, and books, making it an ideal experience for those who appreciate a cultural and intellectual twist to their wine tasting. You'll leave the tour with a deeper understanding and appreciation for wine, as well as newfound knowledge about pairing wine with food, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

Experience an authentic Verona cooking class in a local home near Piazza Brà, where you'll learn to make fresh homemade pasta using traditional family recipes and local Veronese ingredients. This hands-on Italian cooking class in Verona includes regional cheeses, cured meats, and local wine, offering a true taste of Verona’s culinary traditions. Enhance your experience with an optional Verona market tour or visit to Mercato Filippini, one of the city's historic farmers markets. Immersive Verona food and wine experience beyond the typical tourist attractions.

Experience authentic Sardinian culture with a private cooking class in a local home in Arzachena, where you'll learn family recipes passed down through generations. Prepare handmade Sardinian pasta from scratch and discover traditional regional dishes using fresh local ingredients, paired with Sardinian wine and homemade liqueur. Unlike restaurant dining, this immersive culinary experience offers personal insights into Sardinian food, traditions, and everyday life. This is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Italian cooking class and home-cooked meal in Sardinia.

Pompeii is one of Italy’s most stunning archaeological sites and an open-air museum where visitors can step back over 2,000 years and discover a city buried in ash until 1748. Explore Vesuvio, the giant volcano dominating the Bay of Naples. Drive up 3,000 feet through the old crater, then hike 25 minutes along volcanic gravel to the summit. Peer into the 700-ft deep, 2,000-ft wide crater and enjoy panoramic views of the Sorrento Peninsula and the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida. After Pompeii and the Vesuvius hike, relax at a vineyard producing Lacryma Christi, “Tear of Christ,” and enjoy a leisurely lunch and wine tasting, gazing at Vesuvio as the ancient inhabitants once did.

Pompeii is one of the most stunning archaeological sites on the Italian Peninsula and one of the most visited. The ruins of Pompeii are an open air museum where visitors can step back in time and discover a city buried in volcanic ash until its rediscovery in 1748. Visitors experience the city much as it existed more than 2000 years ago. Explore Vesuvio, the giant volcano dominating the Bay of Naples. Drive up to 3000 feet through the old crater, then hike the final 25 minutes along a zigzagging path of volcanic gravel to the summit. From the top, peer into the vast crater of Vesuvius and enjoy breathtaking views of the Sorrento Peninsula and the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida. After a morning of cultural exploration and adventure, relax at a vineyard producing the renowned Lacryma Christi wine and enjoy a leisurely lunch with unforgettable views of Mount Vesuvius and the surrounding countryside.

On this private chauffeured tour, you will start from the Port of Livorno to reach the Etruscan Seaside Coast of Tuscany. After a visit to the ancient village center of Bolgheri and its castle, you will reach a famous farm for the visit and the wine and food tasting. Bolgheri is famous for the Supertuscan wines Ornellaia, Sassicaia, and Doc Bolgheri Red Wines. At the end, you'll board the van for your return journey to Livorno.