Top Italy Wine Making Workshops - page 3

Roll up your sleeves and dig into a bowl of fresh pasta dough during this hands-on cooking class in Florence. Learn to make different kinds of pasta shells such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and spaghetti. Then, whip up authentic sauces and taste Italian wines for the perfect pairings, and indulge in your homemade dishes. Unlike other pasta-making classes, you choose from several options, including vegan/vegetarian, colored pasta, and gnocchi.

Visit the hills of the Castelli Romani—a wine-producing region with volcanic landscapes—for a private wine tasting tour in a local winery and farmhouse. Meet the winemaker, tour the vineyards and cellars, and learn about local wine production. Taste three varieties of wine paired with specialties such as pizza, olive oil, and fruits and vegetables from the farmhouse garden. Enjoy roundtrip hotel pickup and transport in air-conditioned vehicles.

When your cruise docks at the Civitavecchia cruise port, arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver when you get off your ship and relax on the journey to the airport in a private vehicle, rather than struggling to flag a taxi or taking heavy luggage onto public transportation.

Follow three authentic Venetian recipes during a small-group cooking class and learn the tricks of the trade from a 'cesarina,' or home cook, in Venice. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare 'cicchetti,' or small plates, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine.

Exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on your own can feel overwhelming, especially on a short stay in Rome. This guided experience brings these three landmark sites together in one structured visit, with commentary from a guide to help you understand what you’re seeing as you go. Instead of navigating vast ruins without context, follow a clear route and learn about gladiator games, imperial politics, and how daily Roman life shaped the ancient city.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction and you can bypass the long lines outside with this exciting excursion. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well, so you can get more out of your visit.

Delve into the world of Tuscan wines with a wine expert who will lead you through discovering nine wines from the surrounding region. You’ll get to sample Vernaccia from San Gimignano, a rose, two Chiantis, Nobile di Montepulciano in both base and riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, and Miraia. An appetizer platter will keep hunger at bay, with local snacks like olives, cheeses, charcuterie, and bruschetta.

Make the most of your time in Florence, and avoid missing key highlights, with a guided tour that includes convenient timed entry to the Accademia Gallery. Also visit the highlights of the historic center on a walking tour that goes beyond the guidebook with local history and insider tips. For the ultimate cultural experience, upgrade to include a tour of the Uffizi Gallery (admission included)

Sample food from spots that locals love, and few tourists know about, on this small-group food tour. Head off the tourist trail to visit eateries in Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—including hidden locations you'd otherwise miss out on. As you explore, learn how food plays a part in Roman culture, and enjoy sampling food and wine at various vendors in the city.

As one of Florence's top attractions, the Accademia Gallery draws huge crowds of people wanting to see Michelangelo's "David" sculpture. This skip-the-line tour helps you get inside the museum fast, so you can spend less time waiting and more time admiring world-class artwork. Plus, you can upgrade to include a walking tour after your museum visit for more context.

Getting to Civitavecchia Port from Rome usually involves a long ride on a regional train—plus a taxi ride from your hotel to the station. Skip the hassle of getting around by public transportation with this deluxe one-way transfer service. Ride in your own private, chauffeured vehicle door-to-door. Transfers can be booked all week long, with departures timed to your cruise schedule.

Explore the vast Vatican complex, without worrying about missing its highlights, on this group tour of its museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Relax with a meeting point away from the busy main entrance, as your guide leads you through the Vatican to its Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary along the way.

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.

Avoid the hassle of waiting for taxis or taking slow public buses, all thanks to this private transfer service from the Civitavecchia cruise port to anywhere in Rome. After meeting your driver by your ship at the port, relax on the journey into central Rome. Your private vehicle can accommodate groups of up to eight passengers.

Avoid the rush of group tours and explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum at your own pace with this self-guided AI video tour. Simply download the app on your phone, plug in your own headphones, and explore. Wander the main floors of the ancient amphitheater before continuing to the nearby ancient sites. Upgrade for access to the restricted arena floor, or to add on a VR experience.

In a city filled with tourist menus, it can be hard to tell what is truly Roman. This private cooking class at Ristorante Chinappi—a fine-dining spot near Via Veneto—puts you behind in the kitchen to learn how fresh pasta and tiramisu are made from scratch. Sit down afterward to eat what you have prepared, paired with a glass of Prosecco and bruschetta.

Explore the Vatican and its vast collections of religious artifacts and Renaissance artworks, without missing the highlights, on this guided tour. Don't worry about navigating the large complex yourself, as your guide leads you through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Get insider commentary on this UNESCO World Heritage–listed site as you go, gaining insight directly from your guide.

Rome’s ancient ruins can be overwhelming and hard to interpret on your own. This guided tour brings them to life, giving historical context and fascinating stories behind each site. In just a few hours, explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with insights that make history vivid and easy to understand.

When you’re in Palermo, dodge the tourist trap eateries that you can find anywhere, and make your own pizza and gelato instead. With a local "pizzaiolo" as your host, you’ll learn to make a kneadable dough that stretches wafer-thin, and create the toppings for favorite pizzas such as the margherita, marinara, and capricciosa. After, you’ll turn your attention to chocolate, finishing with your own handmade gelato.

Instead of juggling multiple bookings, make your visit to Rome easier with a combination tour that checks off three historic sites in one seamless experience. Begin with a guided tour of the Colosseum—once the stage for epic gladiator battles—before heading to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to learn about ancient politics and daily Roman life.

Tuscan cuisine is one of the most famous in Italy, so there’s no better place to learn how to make the region’s most traditional dishes than Montepulciano in the heart of Tuscany. Meet with a Tuscan chef to prepare four iconic recipes together, including “crostino toscano”, fresh “pici” pasta with "aglione" sauce, and “cantucci” cookies. Feast on your handiwork over a sit-down meal to cap off your class.

Enjoy a budget-friendly adventure through Rome’s historic heart—and see areas many visitors miss—on this low-cost tour. Stroll through the Jewish Ghetto, Campo de’ Fiori, and Trastevere neighborhoods, guided by a local who shares hidden stories and insights. With a relaxed pace, this walking tour is a perfect choice for families. Simply tip your guide at the end based on your experience—it’s sightseeing made easy and fun.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this full-day guided tour keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide at one of two convenient starting points, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with your guide.

Save precious vacation time when you book this tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome with either an audio guide or a tour guide, so you don't miss out on valuable information. Even better, it includes access to the reconstructed Arena Floor, usually off-limits to the public. After visiting the ancient gladiatorial arena, proceed to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, to recount the story of Rome’s founding.