Top Italy Spring Break in 2026

Go beyond the sights in Padua and explore the city's rich culinary scene with a local insider on this guided food tour through the historic center. Visit market stalls, gourmet shops, and landmark eateries to sample more than 10 different sips and bites while learning how locals shop and dine every day. Enjoy the relaxed pace of a small-group experience and pick up tips about the best places to eat and drink in the city from your foodie guide as you stroll through charming squares and cobblestoned streets.

Pair sightseeing, cuisine, and a scenic cable car ride to the top of Verona’s premier overlook with this unique itinerary small-group tour. Take a stroll through Verona’s old town to see highlights such as the arena and Piazza delle Erbe. Ride the cable car to St. Peter Hill for sweeping views of the city before ending with an apertivo of wine and charcuterie in lively Piazza Bra.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting islands of the Venetian Lagoon on this half-day group tour to Murano and Burano. Glide past Venice's skyline, lined with historic palaces, on a panoramic boat ride across the lagoon. First, discover Murano, known for its glassmaking tradition, where you can watch a glassblowing demonstration. Continue to Burano to wander through its colorful streets and discover its lace craftsmanship.

While bike tours cover a lot of ground, they can wear travelers out regardless of fitness level. This small-group tour saves you the trouble by traveling on pedal-assisted e-bikes along the backroads and country roads of the Olive Path Trail, which connects Spello to Assisi and the Umbrian Valley. Highlights include visiting the hilltop towns of Spello and Collepino, and stopping for lunch and olive oil and wine tastings at a local winery.

If you love good food and wine, you’ll love this unique culinary adventure that combines wine tasting and pasta making. Travel with your small group to a 17th-century family-run farmhouse and vineyard in Frascati, near Rome. Get hands-on instruction as you learn to make two types of fresh pasta from scratch. Then, enjoy eating your creations during a leisurely lunch paired with family wines and local sweets.

There's no better souvenir to bring home from your travels than the gift of authentic Italian cuisine. Learn how to make fresh egg pasta the Italian way with a local chef in his home in a historic palazzo and master the art of fresh pesto, too. Numbers are capped at just six travelers, ensuring an intimate experience and likely the chance to make friends over lunch.

Spend a day in the Tuscan countryside without having to puzzle through tricky transportation on this Chianti and San Gimignano day trip that includes a driver from Florence. Stop in Montefioralle for photos, then visit a Tuscan winery in Greve in Chianti, where you’ll tour the vineyards, learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy tastings of Chianti Classico and other regional specialties. Next, explore the medieval town of San Gimignano before heading to a nearby farm for a light lunch with Tuscan appetizers, wines, and oils.

Guided tour along the vineyards on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, a pleasant stroll through the scents and flavors of the Campania ArsVinearia (the art of making wine). Afterwards, a Mediterranean lunch is served with wines such as Falanghina, Lacryma Christi, Aglianico and other typical wines. The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 11:00 and 11:30 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 4 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you. Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants.

Create authentic Italian dishes in this small-group pasta-making masterclass—a hands-on alternative to restaurant reservations. With guidance from a local chef, learn to make traditional ravioli and the ultimate tiramisu. Discover the history of Italian cuisine before sitting down to a tasting session to enjoy your creations alongside unlimited wine.

Piedmont produces some of Italy’s top wines, but it’s easy to get lost when visiting its wineries on your own. This private tour includes hotel pickup and full-day transport, letting you focus on the views and wines. Enjoy a customized itinerary with two to three stops at local cellars, chosen to suit your taste and interests. Sample Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, and other flagship wines plus stop for a traditional lunch (own expense).

When you’re in the Tuscan city of Siena, don’t miss the chance to discover its famous wines and enjoy some local food, too. This small-group wine tour visits a winery near Siena’s historical center, and gives the lowdown on the winery’s organic production methods. After visiting the vineyard, you’ll savor a meal made with local produce along with samples of five organic wine varietals. Numbers are limited to 12 per group.

Families are warmly welcome,Treasure Hunt map, sandbox, small trampoline and cozy reading and painting corner inside the tasting room are ready for you. Etna Urban winery is a unique wine tourism experience. It is located in a natural spot on Etna surrounded by the expanding city, where we have decided to revive the historical family Etna viticulture. We are motivated by the love for a 8 generations' family property, and the desire to show that a different use of land is possible and feasible even within city's suburbs, that still retain the character of a typical Etna lava field. You will visit the vineyards at your own pace through the self guided vineyard trail. Take time to enjoy your walk, stop at viewpoints and learn at the information boards. Immerse in the austere atmosphere of our 1790 historical winery and still largely in its original shape.

Learn to make pizza in its birthplace when you book this hands-on cooking class in Naples, Italy. Head to an award-winning pizzeria in the heart of the city, and under the guidance of a local pizzaiolo (master pizza maker), learn the secrets to making the perfect margherita pizza or calzone, depending on the option chosen. Mix and knead your own dough, then top or fill it with the finest local ingredients. Afterward, enjoy your homemade meal with an artisanal beer or wine plus a sweet fried dough dessert.

Sip two of Italy's classic wines—and enjoy a uniquely personalized way to learn—during this private, tutored tasting experience, hosted right near Florence’s Ponte Vecchio. With just your guide for company, learn all about how wine is made, aged, and analyzed, and have opportunities to ask lots of questions. Choose the wines you wish to try from a range of regions and styles, and savor their unique flavors.

Sardinia is known primarily for its spectacular beaches, but this island also produces excellent wine and olive oil. Sample these local specialties for yourself during this guided tasting at a boutique winery set inside the Porto Conte Natural Reserve. Learn about the native grapes and olive tree varieties while tasting a number of wines paired with cheese and sausage and end with a tasting of extra-virgin olive oil.

Spend a few hours on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius enjoying a seasonal farm-to-fork lunch and wine tasting at an organic estate. Savor dishes such as ravioli, a charcuterie board, and a chef's dessert surprise to end, all made with fresh local ingredients. Each course is carefully paired with regional wines, making this the perfect experience for food and wine lovers in Italy.

Wine tasting in Italy can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. This wine-tasting session makes it easy, offering an overview of Italian wines at a winery near Montepulciano. After a welcome aperitif on the terrace, sample a selection of Tuscan wines, as well as premium extra virgin olive oil and snacks. Perfect for foodies and wine enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in local flavours.

Join a one-of-a-kind experience that goes beyond a traditional wine tasting: become a winemaker for a day. In this exclusive masterclass, you'll sample six premium single-varietal wines, exploring their aromas, nuances, and unique characteristics under the guidance of an expert sommelier. Then comes the most exciting part, blend your own perfect wine, balancing body, intensity, and fragrance to craft a truly personalized creation. As you uncover the secrets of Tuscan winemaking, you'll also indulge in a selection of local gourmet specialties. To top it all off, you'll bottle your custom blend with a personalized label, bringing home a unique and authentic taste of Tuscany. A sensory and creative adventure, ideal for wine lovers who want to experience the artisanal and authentic side of Tuscan enology.

Rome's central food scene runs from artisan delis stocked with regional specialties to pizzerias serving slices by the cut—finding the standouts takes time and local knowledge. This food tasting tour removes the guesswork and starts at an artisan shop with samples of balsamic vinegar, buffalo mozzarella, truffle patè, and local wines. Then, continue to a top pizzeria in the city center for slices with gourmet toppings.

There are places you visit and others you live. A few minutes from Siena, between the Chianti hills and the Crete Senesi, the experience slowly takes shape on our panoramic terrace, in the shade of an ancient white mulberry tree. What makes it special is the opportunity to taste our wines directly with those who produce them, in a family-run cellar where each bottle is born from the link with the territory. It is not a standard tasting, but an authentic moment made of stories, flavors and genuine hospitality. The wines tell the story of the territory, the typical Tuscan dishes accompany them and the landscape completes the experience. If you are looking for a real meeting with Tuscany, made of details, hospitality and dedicated time, this is the right place.

When in Italy, eat like an Italian. Experience authentic Bolognese cooking in a cozy home setting. Make fresh pasta and traditional ragu from scratch, then enjoy a full meal with wine and dessert included. A small-group setting of 10 people or less guarantees attention from your teacher, and you'll leave with recipes to impress friends and family back at home.

Wine tasting in Tuscany might seem overwhelming when you don’t know where to start. But, this San Gimignano wine experience makes it easy, with a prebooked tasting session of up to five local wines, paired with local snacks. As well as a tasting, you’ll tour the vineyard and cellars, learning about the local vernaccia white wine grape and the Chianti Colli Senesi area that produces some of the region’s most esteemed wine.

Avoid crowded restaurants and master the art of pizza-making in a 2.5-hour hands-on class in a private Trastevere kitchen. Learn from local chefs as you mix, knead, and stretch dough to perfection. Sit down with a classic Italian aperitivo, then enjoy your freshly baked pizza with unlimited wine and beer in a warm, social atmosphere. Finish the experience with a tasty tiramisu, which you also learned to make during class.

Savor the intense flavors of carefully selected wines, each glass tells a story of passion, tradition, and innovation. From fruity and fresh to rich and complex, this tasting will guide you through a range of aromas and flavors, all made in our urban winery. Whether you are a wine expert or a curious beginner, this is the perfect opportunity to explore, taste, and learn. Cheers to an unforgettable experience!