Top Italy Holidays - page 110

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.

Learn to prepare fresh pasta from scratch, create delicious fillings, and master traditional Italian techniques. After cooking, sit down to enjoy your homemade ravioli paired with a glass of fine regional wine. A perfect culinary experience for food lovers visiting Italy!

Explore the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum on this exclusive small-group tour from Naples, designed for a more intimate experience with a maximum of 8 participants. Discover the preserved remains of Roman life, including streets, baths, and homes, as your guide shares fascinating stories of the past. After a day of exploration, enjoy a traditional Mediterranean lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, where the unique volcanic soil influences the local wines. This full-day tour combines archaeology, scenic landscapes, and authentic regional flavors for a memorable experience. - Small group size ensures a personal and engaging tour - Guided visits to both Pompeii and Herculaneum included - Enjoy a local lunch and wine tasting on volcanic slopes - Comfortable air-conditioned minibus transportation from Naples

Get a taste of Italy's famous Chianti region on this wine and food tour near San Gimignano. Led by a an expert sommelier-instructor you will taste many of our wine specialties, like Chianti and Chianti Classico. Sample the finest specialties of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano!

Learn about Tuscany’s unique culture through its food and drink on this private food and drink experience. Foodies, wine aficionados, and travelers who simply enjoy delicious cuisine and wine will love this activity. Learn about the different Tuscan wine-making regions while sampling wines. Snack on local specialties, including sweets, while you drink.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii on a private tour tailored to your interests. With a dedicated guide, uncover the history of this remarkable Roman city, wandering through ancient streets, bustling marketplaces, and elegant villas. After your archaeological adventure, indulge in a wine tasting experience at a nearby winery, featuring organic wines paired with delicious local cuisine, all set against stunning views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. This full-day tour combines history, culture, and gastronomy, ensuring a unique and memorable experience. - Private round-trip transportation from your Sorrento or Naples hotel - Expert guide for a personalized 2.5-hour tour of Pompeii - Wine tasting with organic wines and light lunch included - Panoramic views of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples during lunch

Discover the Barolo region, nestled in the Langhe hills of Piedmont, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this full-day private tour from Milan. Immerse yourself in rolling vineyards, charming medieval villages, and centuries-old winemaking traditions while enjoying personalized experiences designed for comfort, authenticity, and indulgence. - Private transportation from Milan on a luxury sedan/minivan through the picturesque Piedmont countryside - Guided winery visit with insights into traditional and modern winemaking - Wine tasting of locally produced wines, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, and other regional specialties - Optional second winery visit - Explore historic hilltop villages with cobblestone streets, scenic views, and remarkable castles that shaped the region’s history and wine heritage - Opportunity to savor authentic Piedmontese cuisine during a relaxed lunch (price not included) - Customized, flexible itinerary for a truly exclusive experience

Discover Italy’s winemaking heritage at Terre Rosse Vallania, a historic boutique winery in the Colli Bolognesi, just 15 minutes from Bologna. Founded in 1964 by Enrico Vallania, the estate has been expanded and now is run by friends Giulio and Enrico, dedicated to preserving and innovating. Your visit begins with a warm welcome from a guide, leading you through the vineyards and winery. Walk among Sauvignon, Pignoletto, Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Merlot vines, learning how the region’s terroir—known as the “Paese dei Perditempo”—influences each variety. Explore the winery’s blend of tradition and modernity, discovering how grapes are carefully selected, fermented, and aged to produce quality wines. The highlight is a tasting of four signature wines: Chardonnay DOC, Pignoletto DOC, Pignoletto Superiore DOCG, and Merlot DOC, paired with regional delicacies like mortadella, tigelle, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Experience a luxury natural wine tasting in Venice, set in a cozy and intimate wine bar. Savor three exceptional natural wines: a sparkling Prosecco, a crisp Bianco and a rich Rosso, all meticulously curated to showcase the finest in natural winemaking. Complementing these exquisite wines are three traditional Venetian cicchetti—delicious small bites of polpette—perfectly paired to enhance each sip. Cicchetti are the iconic Venetian tapas, offering a taste of local culinary heritage. Emphasizing quality and authenticity, all wines are top-tier natural selections, celebrated for their purity and craftsmanship. This refined tasting, led by the host explaining wines and food to you, promises a memorable journey into Venice’s vibrant wine culture, combining elegance, tradition, and exceptional flavor. Underage people will have cicchetti paired with a juice or a soda.

Discover the authentic flavors of southern Italy with this winery tour and Aglianico wine tasting experience in Barile, in the heart of Basilicata. Visit the historic Barone cellar and modern production areas, and learn about the winemaking process and tasting techniques. After the guided tour, choose your tasting experience: I Love Vulture (1 hour) includes 4 wines: Paternoster Assensi Falanghina Spumante Brut, Vulcanico Falanghina Basilicata IGT, Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture DOC, and Don Anselmo Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG. Welcome in Paternoster (1.5 hours) includes 6 wines with local food pairings: Assensi Brut, Vulcanico Falanghina, Bariliott Aglianico DOC, Synthesi DOC, Don Anselmo DOCG, and a back vintage. Tommasi Family Experience (2 hours) features 6 wines from different Italian regions, including Aglianico, Primitivo, and Etna Rosso, paired with local delicacies. The tour is wheelchair-accessible, except for some cellar areas that are not central to the tour.

Discover the rich winemaking tradition of Basilicata with an Aglianico del Vulture wine tasting experience in Melfi, set in a stunning thousand-year-old underground cellar. This intimate tour offers the chance to explore the deep connections between the region's volcanic landscape and its renowned wines. Enjoy a guided visit through the rock-carved cellar, where you will sample three exquisite wines, including the celebrated Aglianico del Vulture DOC. Complement your tasting with a selection of local cured meats and cheeses, perfectly paired to enhance the flavors of each sip. - Guided visit to a historic underground cellar in Melfi - Tasting of three local wines, including Aglianico del Vulture DOC - Pairing with traditional Italian cured meats, cheeses, and bread - Small group experience for personalized attention and insights

Set near Castellana Grotte, a town famous for its spectacular caves, this small-group experience offers an intimate way to discover Puglia through its flavours. Inside a traditional trullo in the peaceful Itria Valley countryside, guests are introduced to one of the region’s most beloved street foods: panzerotti. The hands-on format keeps the atmosphere relaxed and engaging, while tastings of olive oil, local wine, baked goods, and cheeses turn the workshop into a complete journey through Apulian food culture. Far from a crowded cooking class, it is a warm and convivial experience where local traditions, authentic ingredients, and the charm of the trullo setting come together naturally. - Cook Apulian panzerotti in a traditional trullo near Castellana Grotte - Enjoy a small-group cooking class in the Itria Valley countryside - Taste local olive oil, wine, baked goods, and Apulian cheeses - Discover one of Puglia’s most loved street foods with a local host

Join a hands-on cooking experience in Polignano a Mare that goes beyond a classic fresh pasta class. Set in the garden of a private villa near the seafront, this workshop invites you to slow down, cook with your hands and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a local home-style setting. Your local host will guide you through the making of orecchiette and cavatelli, two iconic shapes of Apulian pasta, while sharing stories, gestures and traditions from the region’s kitchen. Alongside the pasta, you’ll also discover Apulian focaccia, one of the most loved flavours of Puglia’s everyday food culture. Watch how it is prepared, from the dough and tray stretching to the toppings and baking, and see why this simple, fragrant recipe is so deeply rooted in local life. After the workshop, sit down in a convivial setting to enjoy pasta with fresh tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese, warm focaccia and local wine served throughout the experience.

Discover the charming villages of Manarola and Vernazza on this early morning Cinque Terre tour. Start your journey at La Spezia Centrale train station, where you’ll take a train ride to Manarola. Explore the picturesque streets of this quaint village before heading to Vernazza, known for its rich history as a Genoese colony. The tour culminates at a local winery where you can learn about the local's winemaking traditions while enjoying a glass of excellent local wine. - Start your adventure at La Spezia Centrale train station - Visit the scenic village of Manarola and its charming streets - Explore Vernazza, an old Genoese colony with pirate history - Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery, learning about local vineyards

Discover the deep connection between wine and the history of Rome through a fascinating tour that takes you among monuments and artifacts revealing centuries of winemaking tradition. On this journey through time, you’ll explore the role of wine in daily life and ancient Roman rituals, gaining insight into how central it was to the culture and society of the era. As you stroll through historical landmarks and archaeological highlights, you’ll enjoy an immersive experience that blends knowledge with atmosphere. The tour concludes in a cozy wine bar, where you can unwind with a glass of wine, guided through aromas and flavors that tell a story still alive today. A perfect experience for those who love history, culture, and fine wine, all set in an authentic and engaging atmosphere. Visit to historical monuments connected to Rome’s winemaking tradition. Insights into the role of wine in daily life and ancient Roman rituals. Final wine tasting in a selected wine bar.

Discover the beauty of Palermo's coast with a half-day boat trip. Starting from Marina Villa Igiea, explore iconic places such as the Grotta della Regina, where history and nature blend. Cruise along the Addaura Reserve to the beautiful Bay of Mondello, with stops for a refreshing swim. End your adventure in the magical Grotto of Oil, a hidden treasure in the Capogallo Nature Reserve, before returning to the port. This excursion is perfect for families, couples or groups of friends, with up to 8 participants, and includes fresh fruit and drinks. - Departure from Marina Villa Igiea for a 4-hour tour - Visit the coast of Palermo - Stop for refreshing baths and fresh fruit tasting - Maximum 8 people for a personalized and intimate experience