Top Italy Spring Break in 2026

Foodies will love the chance to learn to make some favorite Italian dishes, including pasta from scratch, ravioli, and tiramisu. Immerse yourself in Italian culture through its food, and learn more than you would just by eating these dishes at a restaurant. The group class takes place at a local restaurant, so you can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Italian restaurants run. Every participant gets their own workstation and will sit down at the communal table to eat their delicious creations afterward.

Experience the true flavor of the Tuscan countryside—and enjoy wine tasting without designating a driver—on this Chianti wine tour from Florence. Visit local wineries in scenic villages to sample revered Tuscan wines and learn winemaking secrets. Alternatively, enhance your day with a morning cooking class preparing traditional Tuscan recipes paired with premium wines.

The Jewish Ghetto and Campo de’ Fiori neighborhoods are synonymous with traditional Roman cuisine, but dodging tourist traps and finding authentic eats can be a challenge. Enjoy seven tasty food stops—paired with wine, beer, and soft drinks—during this half-day, small-group tasting tour. Listen to stories about the Eternal City’s rich history along the way, capped off by dinner among the ruins of an ancient Roman theater.

Learn to cook authentic Italian recipes firsthand with this interactive, hands-on cooking class in Florence, set in a traditional restaurant a few minutes from the Duomo. Your professional chef guide will teach you how to make fresh pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch, sharing the rich cultural stories behind each dish. Enjoy a full meal with accompanying wine and take home recipe packs to recreate the experience at home.

Pair an e-bike tour with a wine tasting to put a fun twist on your Lucca sightseeing plans. This half-day tour takes place in a small group of just 10 people with a local guide, meaning you'll pedal around the walls and cycle paths of Lucca with less rush. Let your bike's electric motor do the hard work on any hills beyond the city, and finish on a high note with a wine tasting at a local wine estate.

Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Florence on this trip to Chianti. Perfect for foodies and wine enthusiasts, this itinerary includes stops at a local vinegar distillery and a winery that includes multiple wine tastings. Don't worry about finding a designated driver; a coach driver will take on travel duty. Relax in the rolling countryside and take in the picturesque scenery throughout your trip.

Eat your way through Rome—and discover sights and bites you wouldn't otherwise encounter—on this small-group sightseeing and culinary tour. Follow your guide to the city's history-saturated Jewish Ghetto, Campo Marzio, and Campo de' Fiori, spotting major landmarks as you go. Along the way, taste a range of Roman specialties, such as Jewish-style fried artichokes, Roman pizza, cured meats, gelato, and espresso.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Tick off more highlights of Tuscany in less time—and enjoy a more personalized way to travel—on an activity-packed day trip great for first-time visitors. With just your guide (or small group, if option selected) for company, zip between highlights from Siena and Monteriggioni to San Gimignano and the Chianti wine region. Benefit from the included transit and your guide's insider knowledge along the way, and even enjoy a wine tasting and lunch.

Turn your Amalfi Coast adventure into a hands-on culinary experience. For this cooking class, you’ll be welcomed into a local’s home — in Praiano, between the towns of Amalfi and Positano — where you’ll wander the gardens, sip wine, and get to preparing ancient family recipes. Taste the fruits of your labor, and go home with your own skills for preparing authentic Italian fare.

Avoid the hassle of planning routes between scattered wine towns and booking separate tastings on your own with a guided day trip from Siena. This experience connects the flavors of Montepulciano and Pienza with the scenic landscapes of Val d'Orcia, letting you move easily between villages without logistics stress. Spend your time enjoying wine, local food, and countryside views at a relaxed pace.

Try your hand at some of Italy’s best-loved dishes in this small group cooking class in Florence. Guided by a local chef, learn how to make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch. Nibble on appetizers during the workshop and finish by savoring your creations with a glass of wine. The morning session includes a visit to the city’s bustling Sant’Ambrogio food market to join your chef in sourcing ingredients for the day.

Tuscany is world-renowned for its wine, so ensure you get an insider’s glimpse into the industry during a tasting tour of the vineyards surrounding Siena. Receive personalized attention in a small group as you visit a historical cellar and educate your palate to recognize subtle flavors with the help of a sommelier.

Avoid spending hours on a tour bus and see Tuscany from behind the wheel on this small-group, self-drive tour from Florence. Choose a vintage Fiat 500 with a manual transmission or an easy-to-drive automatic Fiat Topolino E-car, and stay in touch with your guide via two-way radio as you explore the countryside. Your guide leads the way to a private terrace for a Tuscan lunch before driving back to Florence.

Covering Civita di Bagnoregio, Montepulciano, and Orvieto in a single day from Rome requires a driving route across three regions that's difficult to coordinate independently. This group tour connects all three, with a guided visit to Civita di Bagnoregio, a farmhouse lunch paired with a Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting in Montepulciano, and a visit to Orvieto's Duomo and underground sites.

Indulge your love of food and wine on this all-day tour of the Etna countryside. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region’s history and culture from a local guide as you cruise through scenic Sicilian villages. Stop at a family-run winery and an antique farmhouse with delicious food. Enjoy wine tastings and samples of local cheeses, salami, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Soak up the flavors of Italy on an olive oil- and wine-tasting tour in Tuscany, all without the hassle of driving. Leave the planning and organization to your guide, as you depart from Florence to the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Enjoy an itinerary that includes visiting two to three wineries, an olive oil mill, and a Tuscan lunch.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence on a day trip to the Chianti wine region, with round-trip transport from a convenient Florence location. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides insight into the winemaking process at vineyards often missed by visitors to Tuscany. The day’s itinerary includes wine tastings, an authentic Tuscan lunch, and a guided tour of San Gimignano..

Half pub crawl and half walking tour, this experience mixes drinks with ancient Roman history. Start with a drink at the cobblestoned Piazza della Madonna dei Monti—the city's former red-light district—and explore Rome’s historic center in search of bars, pubs, and historic sights. Enjoy authentic Italian beverages such as regional wine, spritz, sambuca, and limoncello while mingling with your fellow travelers.

Discover Tuscany on a full-day trip from Rome that combines history, gastronomy, and spectacular scenery. Alternating guided experiences with free time in both Civita di Bagnoregio and Pienza means you’ll have the best of expert curation and independent exploration—with a driver to handle the winding roads. During a three-course lunch of Tuscan cuisine, you'll sample local wines alongside regional dishes few tourist menus feature.

Chianti is home to the scenic wine country and notable cellars, but getting there on unfamiliar rural roads on your own can be challenging. This group wine tour takes you to two different wineries in the Tuscan hills to explore the vineyards and their cellars, as well as relax over guided tastings. Sip local reds and whites, plus sample balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, while enjoying views over the Chianti countryside.

Tick off several of Tuscany's most renowned locations during this full-day Vespa tour. Enjoy some photo stops in the vineyards and take a guided stroll through the picture-perfect village of San Gimignano, with free time to explore. The tour includes a typical Tuscan light lunch paired with a tasting of some local wines and olive oils.

While in Verona, don’t miss out on visiting the well-known Valpolicella wine region. Avoid the hassle of self-driving on this small-group guided tour where you stop at vineyards to taste some of the best Italian wines, including an Amarone, a rich red wine made from partially dried grapes. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process and snap pictures of the beautiful vineyards.

Get beyond tourist fare and explore authentic local cuisine with this small-group food tour that stops at favorite eateries hidden in Como’s old town. Sample a variety of northern Italian goodies and learn about traditional local wine and food from your guide as you stroll past the cathedral and through the historic center. Tuck into plates of charcuterie, “polenta uncia”, “sciatt”, and other specialties—all paired with excellent Italian wines.