Top Italy Spring Break in 2026

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.

Combine a sommelier-led wine tasting with a traditional Tuscan lunch during this gourmet Montepulciano excursion. Explore a XVI century underground wine cellar with vaults and tunnels linked to the Etruscan civilization. Sample four local wines paired with regional products, then enjoy a two-course meal of cold cuts, cheeses, and seasonal pasta, with vegetarian options available.

Escape Rome's hustle and bustle—and go deep into Italy’s wine scene—on this full-day Tuscan wine tour. With hassle-free pickup in the city, you’ll head to the medieval streets of Montepulciano and Montalcino to visit a 12th-century winery for tastings, enjoy a sommelier-guided lunch, and discover Brunello’s wine-making wonder. You’ll visit a local museum, a historic convent, and more, getting a deep dive into this world-famous Italian region.

Taranto’s coastal scenery and crystal-clear water are best admired from the sea—but for that, you need a boat. Enjoy a private half-day or full-day cruise with none of the usual stresses as you sail on a skipper-staffed boat. Try your hand at sport fishing (with rods and reels provided), or relax during a panoramic route that can be personalized depending on your needs.

Drinking Chianti in a restaurant gives no insight into how it's made or where it comes from—a winery visit is the only way to understand the production process from vineyard to glass. This small-group half-day tour from Florence takes you directly to a Chianti winery's vineyards and cellars, with tastings of several Chianti wines and a traditional Tuscan lunch included.

Experience the place where Valpolicella wines have been artfully made for centuries on this half-day, guided winery tour and visit the hamlet of San Giorgio di Valpolicella. Sample Italian wines paired with local snacks and hear about the local harvesting and wine-making history and processes from a local sommelier. Learn about the countryside and enjoy a walk in the hamlet streets.

I'm Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021, 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you the history of the area and its traditions, the vines and the peculiarities of the area. It will be a pleasure to answer your questions and I will put all my knowledge at your service so that you return home enriched. We will visit 2 wineries representative of the denominations of the province of Lucca and, after touching the vineyards and visiting the cellars, we will taste the wines produced and local delights! I love my job and constantly travel to discover small wineries "Light lunch" option includes lunch + 5/8 wines depending on cellar For pick-ups in places more than 15 km from the center of Lucca will be calculated a surcharge that I will inform you in advance, to be paid by credit card at the end of the tour

Italy is known for its fine wine, so become an expert and immerse yourself in delicious flavors with a guided wine adventure. Your certified guide will teach you all about different types of wine and how to complement them with food pairings, so you can make the perfect pairings when you eat out in future. Enjoy tasting seven Tuscan wines, all produced near Florence, along with a platter of local appetizers to enhance the flavors.

Join a fascinating cooking class at a renowned restaurant in Verona, where you can learn the techniques for making fresh pasta and tiramisu. While sipping a glass of Prosecco, the instructors will guide you step by step in the preparation of these dishes, immersing you in the Italian culinary tradition. At the end of the lesson, savor your creations in authentic surroundings, accompanied by a glass of local wine that enhances your meal.

Discover the little-known Valpolicella Classico wine country just outside Verona and connect with a local winemaker on this small-group winery visit. Take a guided walk through the historic vineyards to learn about the traditional cultivation methods, visit the former icehouse (now the aging room) and barrel cellar, and then relax with a tasting of a number of Valpolicella and Amarone wines.

Wine tourism in Tuscany usually means Chianti, Brunello, or Bolgheri on the mainland, leaving travelers on Elba without obvious options. Tenuta delle Ripalte handles that—a Tobia Scarpa-designed cellar with Elba's signature Aleatico grape in three styles, plus Vermentino and Alicante. While visiting, enjoy a vineyard walk, then three-wine tasting with traditional Tuscan food pairings.

During this private 2-hours tour our local wine expert will walk you in the town centre, telling the facts of the Colli Bolognesi area. The experience will move from an enoteca to an osteria, where you'll have the chance to taste 4 wines from the Colli Bolognesi area. All the wines will be explained and all of your curiosity satisfied.

Enjoy an amazing truffle hunting with a professional "Trifolao" and his trained dog near Monforte d' Alba. Breathe pure air in a gorgeous wood and enjoy the intense truffle scent. Meet the hunter and his dogs, who are specially trained to sniff out truffles, you’ll have a good chance of tracking down the elusive fungi. Along the way, learn more about truffles and why they are so rare, and pick up expert tips on how to find them. During the Hunting you will take a brake for a cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top, the experience ends with a wine tasting.

Explore Taormina’s coastal highlights with ease by going on this small-group boat tour. A perfect shortcut to finding beautiful bays, caves, and snorkeling spots—a scenic route is planned out for you with a swimming and snorkeling stops along the way. Best of all, while on the boat, you can take a journey through Sicilian wine, as a tasting session is included with red wine, white wine, and prosecco.

Mt. Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and home to fertile vineyards and farms. With this tour, avoid the stress of navigating the winding roads on the mountain on your own and instead visit the dramatic Silvestri Craters and a farm on the slopes of Mt. Etna with a driver. End your experience with a tasting and lunch at a local winery at the foot of the mountain.

Bologna is known for its excellent cuisine, but only insiders know the best areas of the city to sample traditional specialties. Skip the deep research and head straight to the top bites and sips on this food tour through the heart of the city. Visit gastro hot spots from the Quadrilatero and university district to the landmark Mercato di Mezzo market, stopping along the way to feast on prosciutto and mortadella, tagliatelle tossed with ragù, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese drizzled with real balsamic vinegar.

Food is the cornerstone of Italian culture, and this cooking class in Milan covers a few important dishes. Master the art of Milanese cooking as you prepare dishes from scratch, such as ravioli and fresh tagliatelle, plus a classic tiramisu, alongside a professional chef. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with unlimited Italian wines.

Immerse yourself in the wine-making traditions of the Campania region with this 2-hour wine tasting experience in the historic Casale Villarena Old Cellar. Sample local wines as well as cheeses and learn about pairing Italian wine with cheese.

Discover Trastevere—one of Rome’s most charming and atmospheric areas—on this small-group food tour. Meet your guide to stroll the cobblestone streets past local landmarks to soak up this historic neighborhood's lively vibe. You’ll also make five or more different food and drink stops along the way to sample traditional Roman fare, from savory to sweet.

Combine a Mt. Etna sightseeing trip with a visit to an esteemed local winery on this seamless, full-day tour. Meet in the morning at your Messina hotel, and set off via air-conditioned minivan; with a maximum of 20 attendees, this tour provides a personalized experience. Then, transfer to a winery, where you can sample the volcanic wines as well as local nibbles. Finally, return to Messina.

If you want to discover the wonders of Pompeii in a day—without having to figure out local trains or buses—then this is the tour for you. Set off from Positano with a small group, and travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle. Once at Pompeii, you can benefit from having admission included, as well as a guide to show you around. Then later, take part in a wine tasting session with a delicious lunch.

Italy's culinary traditions run deep, but it can be hard to decipher as a first-time visitor. Eliminate the guesswork and embark on a culinary journey through Florence's San Lorenzo Market to sample Tuscan delicacies like cheeses, meats, truffle olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy a private wine tasting at a historic wine shop and end the tour with an authentic gelato (ice cream) with commentary from your guide.

Prosecco is Italy’s most beloved bubbly, produced on the scenic slopes just north of Venice. Make exploring beyond city limits simple—and head to wineries you might not find on your own—on this small-group tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling vineyards and medieval villages from Venice to boutique wine estates for tours, wine tastings, and a light lunch overlooking the hills.

There’s no better place than Italy to make pizza, so when you’re in Milan, opt for a cooking class and learn to make it with your own hands. With a local chef, you’ll create a classic Neapolitan pizza and a tiramisu dessert from scratch, enjoying wine and conversation as you work. Insider tips on Milan restaurants, markets, and ingredients are covered, too.