Top Italy Spring Break in 2026

Pizza is an Italian staple, and different regions of Italy have their own styles for food lovers to enjoy. In this half-day small-group cooking class in Florence, learn to knead pizza dough from scratch, prepare authentic Italian gelato, and cook your creations in a local pizzeria. After the hands-on workshop, enjoy a meal paired with a selection of Chianti red wines.

Learn how to order and drink wine like a pro during this small-group tasting experience in the heart of Rome. Head to trendy Trastevere, where five hand-picked Italian wines await, including prosecco and Barolo. Each glass is paired with local delicacies such as fried codfish, truffles, and Pecorino cheese. Train your nose and learn how to savor wine like a Roman, listening to stories about local winemaking traditions along the way.

Take more home from Rome than memories of great meals by learning to make two Italian favorites yourself. Join a chef at a neighborhood restaurant for hands-on instruction in preparing fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, picking up techniques you can recreate at home. After cooking, sit down to enjoy your creations with wine and Prosecco for an experience that combines learning and dining.

Immerse yourself in the sites, smells and tastes of Palermo on this foodie walking tour. Navigate the maze of streets with your local guide, hear stories of its history and heritage, and sample traditional flavours at some of the city's hidden gems. End your trip on a high with a visit to the bustling Ballarò food market to savor some Sicilian delicacies shoulder to shoulder with the locals.

Half pub crawl and half walking tour, this experience mixes drinks with ancient Roman history. Start at 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 local wine, spritz, carpano classico, sambuca, and limoncello while mingling with fellow travelers.

Leave Florence behind and discover the essence of Tuscany on this half-day Chianti wine tour. Travel in comfort by luxury minivan as vineyards, olive groves, and cypress-lined roads unfold before you. Learn about Chianti’s history and traditions from your escort while enjoying the scenic drive. Visit a family-run boutique winery where cool cellars filled with oak barrels set the stage for your first tasting of Chianti wines, rich with notes of cherry, spice, and Tuscan sunshine. Continue to a medieval village, strolling cobblestone lanes and capturing postcard-perfect views of the rolling hills. At a second winery, savor Tuscan Tuscan Food Tastings prepared with seasonal ingredients: rustic bread with olive oil & cured meats, each dish paired with estate wines. End your afternoon at Piazzale Michelangelo, where Florence greets you with sweeping views glowing in golden or evening light—the perfect ending to your Tuscan escape.

Explore the peaceful hills of Chianti hassle-free with this group wine tour that includes transportation directly from the city center. Take in views over the rolling vineyards during the drive and stop for tastings at two different independent wineries. Connect with the winemakers as you stroll through the estates and sample a number of Tuscany wines paired with local nibbles while relaxing on panoramic terraces.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than new pasta-making knowledge. Join a small group at a central Venice cooking school, and learn how to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch, as well as two sauces, all with help from your professional chef guide. Then, sample Tuscan wines, create your own gelato flavor, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Explore the Tuscan countryside during a full-day tour from Florence with horseback riding. Your guide provides a gentle horse and riding gear, then leads you through the vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills of the Chianti region. Afterward, visit the medieval town of San Gimignano, and enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch with a wine pairing. Option available to substitute a farm tour for the horseback ride if desired.

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.

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.

Brush up on your culinary skills with this pasta and tiramisu cookery class. Master how to make a two-course Italian dinner in a kitted-out restaurant kitchen. An excellent activity for foodies and travellers who like to learn about a culture through its food heritage. Impress family and friends with your newly acquired Sicilian cookery skills and enjoy a taste of Italy when back home.

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.

Piedmont’s wine country holds UNESCO World Heritage status for its outstanding landscapes, fabulous wines, and the Grinzane Cavour Castle, a 13th-century fortress. Discover the highlights without worrying about drink driving on this guided tour from Milan. You’ll visit Alba, the castle, and a family-run winery where you’ll taste bins including Barolo. Opt for the group tour from a central meeting point, or upgrade for a private tour with door-to-door transfers.

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.

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.

Discover Bologna through its food and wine on this immersive culinary experience. Led by a passionate local host, the experience takes you through the city center to selected local spots where you’ll discover the flavors and traditions that have made Bologna one of Italy’s great food destinations. Enjoy curated tastings of regional specialties, local wines, and freshly made pasta while learning about the ingredients, dishes, and food customs of Emilia-Romagna. Perfect for travelers who want to experience Bologna through its authentic cuisine in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Discover Bologna’s food and wine traditions with a local host Savor thoughtfully selected regional specialties and local wines Enjoy a seated tasting of freshly made pasta Visit selected local food spots in the city center Experience the flavors and culinary traditions of Emilia-Romagna

Get transported to ancient Rome with an authentic Italian food and wine tasting in the ancient thermal baths of Agrippa: An opportunity to learn about ancient Roman cuisine while actually dining in ancient ruins. Candlelight adds to the magical ambiance, and each dish is paired with the perfect wine to enhance the experience. To ensure you have the atmospheric area for just you and your party, upgrade to a private experience.

Immerse yourself in the rolling hills and picturesque scenery of northern Italy—and visit two top-notch prosecco wineries for tours and tastings—on this private, full-day tour. Following morning pickup from Treviso’s train station, travel via private vehicle into the countryside. You’ll taste a number of different prosecco styles at each winery; will enjoy authentic local nibbles with your wine; and will explore the region’s scenic villages and vineyards.

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.

Learn to cook classic Roman dishes during a group cooking class held inside a local restaurant near the Vatican. Instead of just dining out, step into the kitchen to prepare fresh fettuccine, stuffed ravioli, and tiramisu, with guidance that helps you recreate the recipes at home. After cooking, sit down with your group to enjoy your meal with unlimited wine, plus additional courses prepared by the chef.

Experience the best that Tuscany has to offer with this excursion that combines wine tasting and a self-drive Fiat 500 tour. Departing from Florence, hop behind the wheel of a gorgeous 1960s model and journey into the Tuscan hills with your convoy. Then, park your classic ride at a 15th-century wine estate and villa for a wine-tasting session (drivers are recommended to spit samples out), paired with a light lunch.

Experience a different side of Sicily on a full-day tour to Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Your guide shares informative commentary about the history, geology, and wildlife of Mt. Etna as you take nature walks, tour a cave created by lava flows, and see old volcanic craters. Select from hiking or cable car options to customize your visit, then end the day by visiting a wine cellar to sample the local vino. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Catania.

Sample the best of Sicily—without needing to plan a thing yourself—with this full-day tour, combining wine tasting, a village stop, and scenic views. Taste Sicilian wines at a winery on the slopes of Mt. Etna and find out how well it works with local dishes. Tour an ancient village that has spectacular views over the Alcantara Valley. And all the while, admire the impressive volcano looming over the landscape.