Top Italy Spring Break in 2026

I am a young entrepreneur running our family winery, set inside a charming monastery from the second half of the 1700s. Here, we carry on our project with passion and dedication to tradition, surrounded by an intimate, warm atmosphere that recalls ancient customs. Our tour is personally guided by us, the owners. It begins with an introduction to our history and philosophy, followed by a visit through the historic winery. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a tasting of our wines paired with local specialties tailored to your visit time: light snacks for the morning tour, a light lunch for the midday session, or an aperitivo for the afternoon tour

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.

Travel through the green fields and vineyards of Umbria on a trekking bike, without the inhibition of glassed-in tour bus windows. You can focus on the scenery as your guide leads the way through Bevagna and listen to commentary on the area's medieval history. Visit an organic winery for a tasting and settle down for a provided picnic lunch in a scenic spot.

Experience the terroir and traditions of Italian wines with a 1.5-hour Milan wine-tasting experience guided by your own personal sommelier. Sample several of Italy’s most iconic wines along with regional pairings like cheese, salami, olives, and Italian bread. Learn the history behind each wine you taste, with tips on buying and pairing Italian vintages.

Avoid traveling to far-out wineries with this private wine-tasting experience at a wine bar in Naples. A sommelier leads you through tastings of 4–5 top regional wines from Campi Flegrei, Mount Vesuvius, Capri, Amalfi Coast, and other Campania areas. Pair the wines with traditional foods and learn about the history of regional winemaking back to ancient Greece and Rome.

Sardinian wine is worth discovering, but finding wineries to visit on your own can take hours of research. Discover the wines of Sardinia hassle-free on this tasting tour from Cagliari. Visit one of the most acclaimed wineries on the island, where you’ll meet the winemakers, stroll through rolling vineyards, and take a tour of the cellar. Taste two local varietals with a sommelier guide, plus local delicacies during a delicious brunch.

Manarola wine tasting experience is a nice walk through the Manarola vineyards among panoramic points to take beautiful photos, good local wine and flavors, snacks and an exclusive moment in an amazing old cellar from the 1800s, relax and sharing at the convivial table, nice music.

Take a break from sightseeing and gain hands-on insight into Italian cuisine with a chef-led cooking class in Rome. Rather than simply sampling local dishes, learn how to prepare pizza, supplì, and gelato yourself using traditional techniques. Enjoy wine and snacks as you cook, then savor your creations in a fun and interactive small-group setting.

Riding a Vespa is a quintessential Italian experience and, with this small-group tour, you don’t need a motorbike license to enjoy it. Simply join an intimate gathering of like-minded folk, meet your personal driver, don your helmet, and hop aboard. See Florence’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed center up close and enjoy stunning city views from Piazzale Michelangelo, the village of Fiesole, and a hilltop church.

Skip the guidebooks and immerse yourself in Florence's history on this walking tour. Learn facts and anecdotes about the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and bustling Piazza della Signoria that you would miss if exploring on your own. Plus, enjoy stories of the city's famous artists and rulers. Upgrade to include a glass of wine or a wine-and-food pairing from one of Florence's wine windows to cap off your tour.

A short but fascinating hike overlooking the sea to discover Vernazza and the terraced landscape of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, we'll visit a beautiful lemon grove belonging to the Azienda Agricola La Bottega, where we'll enjoy a tasting of limoncino (made from the lemons surrounding us) and other typical Cinque Terre products, such as Cinque Terre DOC wine, accompanied by traditional Ligurian focaccia.

Learn to appreciate some of the most prestigious reds from the Chianti region without the logistical hassle of getting around the countryside on your own on this full-day wine tasting tour from Florence. Join a small group and take a deep dive into the ‘Supertuscan’ world, plus get tips on developing your palate from a wine expert. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries, learn about wine-food pairings, and top it off with a Tuscan lunch at a boutique winery paired with more wine.

Bologna is considered Italy’s culinary capital, the epicenter for specialties like fresh pasta, parmesan cheese, and prosciutto ham. Take a deep dive into the city’s cuisine with this tour led by a local foodie guide to discover the top spots for dining and imbibing. See some of the city’s top sights as you nibble and sip your way through the old town.

Tuscany is famed for its stunning landscapes, but visitors often find themselves admiring the countryside only from a fogged bus window. Immerse yourself in rolling hills and historic vineyards during this half-day electric bike tour through the Chianti wine region. Sit down for a wine and olive tasting at a farm, along with a Tuscan snack, before pedaling back to Florence.

This experience offers an authentic deep dive into Genoa’s culinary tradition, just steps from the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. You’ll learn to prepare real Genovese pesto using a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle—just like locals have done for centuries. Set in our small artisan “food and wine” shop in the heart of the old town, the experience is hands-on, authentic and full of flavor. You’ll taste high-quality local ingredients and enjoy your handmade pesto served with trofie pasta, paired with a guided tasting of Ligurian wines. What makes this experience truly special is our family involvement: the class is led by us together with Gaia, our daughter, who was the youngest finalist at the World Pesto Championship in Genoa (March 2026). This is not just a cooking class, but a real connection to Ligurian culture, traditions and family hospitality.

This intimate, hands-on cooking class in Sardinia lets you pick lunch or dinner sessions and meet your chef instructor at her house. Learn to prepare traditional Sardinian ravioli—culurgiones—and fresh tagliatelle by hand with one-on-one guidance, then enjoy a home-cooked meal with antipasti, fresh pasta, dessert, wine, and homemade Mirto. Tickets provide direct entry without delivery.

Each cooking class is private and followed by a PERSONAL Chef, furthermore a glass of Vinaccieri wine is provided at the beginning for motivational purposes! PESTO EXPERIENCE: Discover its history and anecdotes about it. With the use of a mortar you will produce your Genoese PESTO which you will taste and take away with you in a special container that will be provided to you. PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Ligurian potato gnocchi. FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our award-winning Pane Marinaro. FISH EXPERIENCE - The Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes depending on the daily catch WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini and products from our gastronomy If you wish, at a separate cost, you can create a lunch or dinner with the products you make yourself! We are in Sestri Levante (Genoa)

In addition to sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, art cities, historic villages, vineyards and olive trees, Puglia is a land rich in authentic flavors and typical products with an intense and genuine taste. During the experience we will make together the famous orecchiette from Puglia, a complete first course, accompanied by an aperitif with taralli, focaccia, wine and seasonal vegetables. In conclusion, we will all sit at the table, as tradition dictates, to enjoy the delicious creations prepared.

Podere Pellicciano Agrisole is a popular winery that sustainably produces native Tuscan grapes, including Sangiovese, Malvasia, Colorino, and Trebbiano. With this small-group tour, go behind the scenes as you explore the vineyards, winery, and wine cellar; learn more about Italian winemaking; and sample a variety of red and white wines accompanied by delicious Tuscan specialties such as cheese and salami.

Escape to the heart of Tuscany with a private vineyard experience in San Gimignano. Discover the secrets of biodynamic winemaking and olive oil production at a historic family-run farm. Enjoy a guided tasting of organic wines, extra virgin olive oils, and balsamic vinegar, paired with a delicious farm-to-table Tuscan meal.

Don’t just see the monuments of Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli, learn about them, too, during this guided walking tour. After discovering the best vantage points for photos and learning the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptistery, Camposanto cemetery, and Pisa Duomo, you’ll finish on a high note with a wine tasting near the square. You can even include a skip-the-line entrance ticket to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, if you wish.

Genoa is known for its excellent cuisine, but it takes an insider to know exactly where to go to sample the city's finest specialties. Skip the tourist traps and discover market stalls, gourmet shops, and locals-only eateries you'd otherwise miss on this guided foodie walk through the heart of Genoa's old town. Feast on deep-fried seafood, warm focaccia, fresh pesto, and regional wines as you explore the warren of historic alleys with your guide and small group, learning about the city's history and culinary culture along the way.

Hop aboard our boat with a skipper and discover the wonders of Cagliari’s coastline! We depart directly from Cagliari Port, just a few minutes from the city center and the cruise terminal. We'll sail toward the stunning Sella del Diavolo, exploring hidden bays accessible only by boat. During the tour, you can snorkel with the provided equipment, relax on board, and capture your best moments with our GoPro. Enjoy refreshing cold beer and soft drinks to make the experience even more enjoyable. With a small group on board, you'll experience an authentic and intimate adventure. If you're lucky, you might even spot dolphins swimming near the coast! Book now and treat yourself to an unforgettable sea adventure in Cagliari!

We are in contact with many producers and will be happy to share multiple inside details about the producers, the production area, and the production methods with you. You will have a very authentic experience, surrounded by people who share your passion for wine and who are happy to introduce you into Sicily through it's wines. You will get familiar with the different native grapes and local varieties, the winemaking philosophies, the territories and also with the people who stand behind the labels.