Italy is a masterpiece of art, history, and irresistible flavor. From Rome’s ancient wonders to Tuscany’s vineyards, Venice’s canals to the Amalfi Coast’s dramatic cliffs, every region tells its own story. Indulge in world-renowned cuisine, architectural marvels, and la dolce vita at its finest.
Explore Vatican City, the world’s smallest sovereign state and home to one of the richest art collections ever assembled by the Popes. Visit the Vatican Museums, including the Galleries of Candelabras, Tapestries, and Geographical Maps, with glimpses of the beautifully landscaped Vatican Gardens. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll learn about its role in papal conclaves and admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces, from the Creation on the ceiling to the Last Judgment behind the altar.
Conclude your visit at St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, where you can admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and visit the burial site of many former Popes.
Inclusions: Inclusions: Transportation, driver, private English speaking guide, and entrance fees.
Duration: 4 Hours
Discover Campania’s fascinating wine heritage on a journey through landscapes shaped by Mount Vesuvius. Begin with a visit to the ruins of Pompeii, including the area of the amphitheater where ancient vineyards have been recreated using archaeological and archaeobotanical research, offering insight into winemaking practices from 2,000 years ago. Learn about Villa dei Misteri, also the name of a Pompeii IGT wine crafted primarily from Piedirosso grapes.
Continue to a local wine farm for a guided walk through the vineyards and a visit to the vinification and aging rooms, where wine is produced in traditional terracotta amphorae, just as in Roman times. The experience concludes with a tasting of selected wines, with the option to enjoy a leisurely meal beneath a grape pergola (not included), before returning to Naples.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets Pompeii, Wine farm tour and wine tasting with light lunch (starters, first course and dessert), private English speaking guide.
Duration: 6 Hours
Enjoy a private cooking class in Sorrento set within beautiful gardens filled with orange and lemon trees, a swimming pool, and traditional pergolato areas, offering complete privacy. Begin with a warm welcome of fresh orange juice, plum cake, and Neapolitan coffee, then learn to prepare classic Italian and Neapolitan dishes under the guidance of Zia Angela.
During the three-hour class, visit the wine cellar to taste homemade wines and local cheeses, with insights into the winemaking process. Conclude by enjoying the meal you’ve prepared in a scenic setting and take time to purchase culinary souvenirs such as aprons or bottles of homemade wine.
Transportation, driver, English cooking class.
Duration: 8 Hours
Ascend to the rim of Mount Vesuvius and enjoy breathtaking views stretching across the surrounding countryside to the Gulf of Naples. Known as both the “terror and pride of Naples,” Mount Vesuvius is an iconic presence in the Neapolitan landscape and one of the world’s most famous active volcanoes—the only active volcano on continental Europe—offering a powerful and unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, tickets to Vesuvius, and private English speaking guide
Duration: 3 Hours
Discover the highlights of Naples and the remarkable ruins of Pompeii on a full-day cultural experience. In Naples, visit the city’s most important monuments, including the Cathedral with its Treasure Chapel and the Basilica of Santa Restituta, dating back to the 4th century. Continue to Piazza del Plebiscito to admire the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, City Hall Square, and explore Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), the medieval fortress built by the Angevin dynasty.
Enjoy panoramic views of Naples from the terraces of Posillipo before traveling to Pompeii. Explore the hauntingly preserved ruins of this ancient Roman city, frozen in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, offering a powerful glimpse into daily life nearly two thousand years ago.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets for San Gennaro treasure Museum, Castelnuovo Museum and Pompeii, and private English speaking guide.
Duration: 5 Hours
Step into the heart of Tuscan culinary heritage at the world-famous Badia a Coltibuono Cooking School, founded by Lorenza de’ Medici—renowned cookbook author, television personality, and direct descendant of the legendary Medici dynasty that shaped the Italian Renaissance. Established in the early 1980s within a 1,000-year-old abbey, this exceptional cooking school blends history, culture, and gastronomy at the highest level.
Under the guidance of a professional chef, immerse yourself in traditional Tuscan cooking techniques while learning the art of pairing dishes with Wine Spectator Top 100 wines, including Chianti Classico and the prestigious “Cancelli.” Discover the philosophy behind Italian cuisine, rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and respect for ingredients, all within an extraordinary historical setting.
Following the class, enjoy a private lunch in the owners’ villa dining room, featuring the dishes you prepared, perfectly paired with Coltibuono wines. Receive your personalized Tuscan Cooking Diploma and cookbook, and take pride in saying: “Yes, I cooked in a 1,000-year-old abbey.”
Inclusions: Round trip transportation, on-site guide, private visit of the entire estate, vertical tasting of 6 old vintages of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Classic Tuscan cooking class plus wine-food pairing lesson, Full classic Tuscan lunch with dedicated wine pairing.
Duration: 9 Hours
Step into over 500 years of winemaking history at Badia a Coltibuono, a remarkable millenary abbey where wine, culture, and heritage come together. This exclusive experience offers rare vertical tastings typically reserved for professionals, set within one of Tuscany’s most atmospheric historic estates.
Accompanied by an expert guide, explore the abbey’s Renaissance garden, cloister, frescoed refectory, inner courtyard, and historic cellars, including usually private areas such as the evocative “Engineer’s Room” with its ancient cabreo map. Discover the philosophy, terroir, and legacy behind Coltibuono’s wines before enjoying exceptional tastings.
The highlight is a Wine Spectator Top 100 vertical tasting of “Cancelli”, alongside vertical tastings of ten-year reserves and a historic Riserva, as well as important vintages of the estate’s two iconic Supertuscans, Sangioveto and Montebello. The experience concludes with a refined Tuscan gourmet lunch at the abbey’s restaurant, paired with four of Coltibuono’s top wines.
Inclusions: Round trip transportation, on-site guide, private visit of the entire estate, vertical tasting of 6 old vintages of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Classic Tuscan cooking class plus wine-food pairing lesson, Full classic Tuscan lunch with dedicated wine pairing.
Duration: 8 Hours
Step into the heart of Tuscany’s winemaking excellence with an exclusive private experience at Avignonesi, one of Italy’s most celebrated wineries, set among the rolling green hills near Cortona—the village immortalized by Frances Mayes in Under the Tuscan Sun. Be welcomed like royalty for a rare immersion into the art, philosophy, and passion behind Avignonesi’s world-class wines.
Accompanied by a knowledgeable winery ambassador, enjoy a private exploration of the estate, from its most iconic vineyard plots to the historic aging cellars, Vinsantaia, and Barriccaia. Discover Avignonesi’s deep respect for terroir, sustainability, and craftsmanship, traveling through time as you learn how these exceptional wines are born.
The experience culminates in an exclusive private tasting of Supertuscans and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, including rare bottles unavailable anywhere else—reserved exclusively for WFTI guests. Conclude your visit with a refined gourmet Tuscan lunch at Avignonesi’s elegant Foresteria, perfectly paired with the estate’s finest wines.
Inclusions: Round trip transportation, on-site guide, a complete private visit of the entire estate, vertical tasting of 6 old vintages of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Classic Tuscan cooking class plus wine-food pairing lesson and a full classic Tuscan lunch with dedicated wine pairing.
Duration: 8.5 Hours
Embark on an unforgettable sensory journey into the world of fine chocolate at Amedei Tuscany, one of the world’s most prestigious artisan chocolate makers. Much like stepping into Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, you’ll enter a magical setting housed within a former cast-iron foundry, now transformed into an elegant laboratory of flavor and craftsmanship.
Guided by an Amedei Ambassador, discover how this iconic Tuscan brand creates harmony between ingredients, textures, and aromas—an all-Italian excellence where passion, simplicity, and innovation come together to produce chocolates with extraordinary aromatic profiles inspired by the Tuscan landscape.
Your private PRO experience concludes with an exceptional chocolate- and cocoa-inspired classic Tuscan lunch at a historic local restaurant, paired with Wine Spectator Top 100 wines and select spirits.
Inclusions: Round trip transportation, on-site guide, private visit of the entire estate, vertical tasting of 6 old vintages of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Classic Tuscan cooking class plus wine-food pairing lesson, full classic Tuscan lunch with dedicated wine pairing.
Duration: 8 Hours
Step into a historic workshop dating back to the 18th century for an unforgettable fragrance-creation experience in Florence. This atmospheric laboratory blends centuries of scientific knowledge with the traditional healing properties of herbs, flowers, and fruits, echoing the world of Renaissance alchemists and apothecaries. Surrounded by antique glassware, rare essences, and historic instruments, you’ll relive the magical ambiance of Florence’s past.
Following in the footsteps of Caterina de’ Medici and her master perfumer Renato Bianco, your expert guide will lead you through the creative process of crafting a unique, personalized fragrance. At the end of the workshop, take home your custom creation—either a 50 ml perfume or a 100 ml reed diffuser—along with your formula and a certificate of attendance. This truly authentic and one-of-a-kind experience is not to be missed.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver and fragrance workshop – Coffee break with complimentary coffee, tea, and / or soft drinks included
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Begin with a scenic drive to Piazzale Michelangelo for breathtaking panoramic views over Florence. Continue with a brief stop to admire the exterior of the Cathedral complex, including the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with its renowned bronze doors.
Proceed to the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s iconic David. Explore the gallery’s highlights, including the unfinished Prisoners, St. Matthew, and a remarkable collection of Gothic and Renaissance paintings from the Medici era.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets for Accademia Gallery, and private English speaking guide.
Duration: 3 Hours
Begin your tour with an exterior visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce, the historic resting place of Michelangelo and a major source of inspiration for his early work, influenced by Giotto’s frescoes. Continue to the Opera del Duomo to view Michelangelo’s powerful, unfinished Pietà, one of his most moving sculptures.
The experience concludes at the Medici Chapels and the New Sacristy of San Lorenzo, where Michelangelo created the celebrated Medici tombs, adorned with the enigmatic allegorical figures of Dawn, Dusk, Night, and Day.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets to the Duomo complex, Santa Croce Church, Medici Chapels’ and San Lorenzo Church and private English speaking guide.
Duration: 6 Hours
Experience the ancient Tuscan tradition of truffle hunting, guided by an expert truffle hunter who will introduce you to the history, legends, and culinary uses of this prized delicacy. Learn how to recognize a quality truffle and distinguish it from inferior or artificial alternatives before heading into the woods in respect of nature. The experience concludes with a truffle-based lunch, followed by free time to explore the charming town of San Miniato before returning to your hotel. This authentic and immersive activity offers a true connection to Tuscany’s land, flavors, and centuries-old traditions.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, truffle hunting with expert and dog, lunch and English-speaking escort
Duration: 10 Hours
Enjoy a private sailing experience on Lake Como and discover its legendary beauty from a unique perspective. Board a luxurious Venetian-style water taxi, complete with sparkling wine on board, and cruise across the lake’s crystal-clear waters. Arrive in the enchanting town of Bellagio, where you’ll enjoy time to explore with the assistance of a dedicated tour escort.
During your cruise, admire the natural beauty of Isola Comacina, Lake Como’s only island, before relaxing over a specially curated lunch at a traditional restaurant overlooking the island. This exclusive experience offers breathtaking scenery, refined comfort, and unforgettable moments on one of Italy’s most iconic lakes.
Inclusions: Private boat, meal and English-speaking escort.
Duration: 5 Hours
Discover the historic heart of Como on a guided walking tour through its medieval streets, elegant squares, and hidden courtyards. Explore the old town’s narrow lanes lined with refined boutiques, overlooked by the magnificent Como Cathedral, and admire the unique blend of architectural styles that define the city. Highlights include the Romanesque Basilica of San Fedele, the imposing Porta Torre and its ancient fortifications, and noble palaces concealing unexpected porticos and inner courtyards.
Stroll through lively piazzas such as Piazza Cavour, Piazza Duomo, Piazza San Fedele, Piazza Volta, and Piazza Mazzini, where daily life unfolds among market stalls, musicians, locals, and visitors—bringing Como’s rich history vibrantly to life.
Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation and English-speaking guide in Como
Duration: 2 Hours
Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Milan’s most iconic landmarks. Visit the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping arcades, and explore the medieval Sforza Castle. Continue to the magnificent Duomo of Milan, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture adorned with 135 spires and more than 3,200 statues.
The tour also includes a visit to The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie, Leonardo da Vinci’s world-famous masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated both for its artistic brilliance and its modern fame following The Da Vinci Code.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets to Santa Maria delle Grazie, Duomo Museum and Terrace (with lift), and private English speaking guide.
Duration: 4 Hours
Lake Como’s breathtaking beauty has made it a favorite backdrop for Hollywood films, including James Bond: Casino Royale and Ocean’s Twelve near Bellagio, and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones filmed across the lake. The area has also attracted international celebrities, with notable residences such as George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra in Laglio and the Versace family’s Villa Le Fontanelle in Moltrasio.
Iconic landmarks like the legendary Villa d’Este in Cernobbio—long favored by Hollywood’s elite—and the celebrated restaurant Il Gatto Nero, known for its fresh fish and panoramic views, further add to Lake Como’s glamorous reputation.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets to Villa Carlotta, and English-speaking guide in Como Lake area.
Duration: 9 Hours
Discover Milan’s rich history on a guided tour of its most important monuments. Marvel at the magnificent Duomo, one of the world’s most photographed Gothic cathedrals, and ascend to the rooftop for panoramic views over the city and close-up views of its intricate spires and sculptures. Explore the cathedral’s archaeological area, revealing the foundations of a 4th-century Paleochristian baptistery, and visit the Tesoro del Duomo in the crypt, home to medieval and religious treasures.
Continue through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the iconic glass-domed arcade connecting the Duomo with La Scala Theatre, one of the world’s most celebrated opera houses. The tour also includes visits to the historic Sforza Castle, the neoclassical Arco della Pace, and Milan’s striking Monumental Cemetery, offering a fascinating insight into the city’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets to the Duomo complex and Castello Sforzesco, and private guide.
Duration: 4 Hours
From iconic designer boutiques to handcrafted jewelry and elegant home furnishings, Milan offers exceptional quality for the discerning shopper. Accompanied by your personal shopping assistant, explore the city’s finest shopping districts, fashion houses, and exclusive boutiques. Whether you seek renowned Italian designers or unique artisanal pieces—art, jewelry, leather goods, and more—this tailored experience puts Milan’s best at your fingertips.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, and English-speaking escort.
Duration: 3 Hours
Visit a traditional masseria in the heart of the Valle d’Itria to discover the art of local cheese-making. Explore the caves where caciocavallo is aged, then take part in a hands-on workshop producing mozzarella and burrata, followed by a tasting of regional specialties. Continue to Alberobello to meet your guide and explore the town’s iconic trulli—the distinctive whitewashed, conical-roofed houses unique to the area. This experience offers an authentic insight into Puglia’s rural traditions, flavors, and timeless architecture.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, cheese-making tour and tasting, entrance fees and private English-speaking guide in Alberobello.
Duration: 6 Hours
Discover an unusual and enchanting perspective of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993 and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Carved into the steep ravine shaped by the Gravina torrent, the Sassi date back to the Paleolithic era. As sunset approaches, the warm red hues of the sky bathe the stone façades, narrow streets, and small squares in a magical glow, and the city slowly settles into silence.
A by-night walk through the Sassi allows you to experience the peaceful charm of this extraordinary place, as Matera reveals its most romantic, mysterious, and intimate side under the evening lights.
Transportation, driver, private guide in Matera (2 hours).
Duration: 6 Hours
Explore the iconic Colosseum, renowned for its gladiatorial contests and grand public spectacles, including animal hunts and dramatic reenactments of classical myths. Enjoy exclusive access to the underground chambers and arena floor—areas typically closed to standard visitors—where gladiators once prepared for combat.
Continue to the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, set between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills. Discover the city’s most significant ruins, including former royal residences and the sacred complex of the Vestal Virgins, as you walk through the political, religious, and social center of Roman civilization.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets to the Colosseum and Forums + Underground and Arena and private English speaking guide.
Duration: 3 Hours
Begin your tour in Piazza Esquilino and Piazza Venezia, exploring Rome’s historic center and the Vittoriano, the monumental altar dedicated to King Vittorio Emanuele II. Continue to Capitoline Hill and Capitoline Square, then admire the adjacent Palatine Hill, once home to the sacred Temple of Jupiter and the legendary birthplace of Rome.
Walk through the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient political and commercial life, where you’ll see highlights such as the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Titus, and the Via Sacra. The tour concludes with an interior visit of the mighty Colosseum, inaugurated by Emperor Vespasian’s son with 100 days of games, where gladiators once battled each other and wild animals before cheering crowds.
Transportation, driver, entrance tickets to the Colosseum and Forums and private English speaking guide.
Duration: 3 Hours
Begin your Roman cooking experience with an early morning visit to a local open-air market alongside your private escort, browsing stalls filled with fresh vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, and cheeses. Continue to an authentic Roman kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, where a local chef demonstrates the preparation of traditional primi and secondi piatti, sharing classic techniques and culinary secrets along the way.
The experience concludes with a generous five-course meal featuring an appetizer, three pasta dishes, a main course with side dish, dessert, and water and wine—an unforgettable taste of Roman cuisine.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, English speaking escort and full-course cooking class
Duration: 6 Hours
Pizza alone could describe this tour—but Rome offers so much more. Discover the city’s incredible variety of pizza styles, from pizza al taglio and pizza romana to pizza bianca, pizza rossa, focaccia, and the famously crispy pizza scrocchiarella. It’s a perfect lunch experience for families and kids alike.
The tour also dives into Rome’s sweet side. Learn what makes authentic Italian gelato truly special and taste it at carefully selected local gelaterie. Along the way, indulge in other classic desserts, including what many consider the best tiramisù in Rome, and sample traditional pastries as you stroll through the charming back streets of the historic center. A delicious experience for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, Local guide, tastings of different types of pizza, sit-down pizza in local pizzeria, 2 different gelatos and granita when in season, travel tips, and where to eat and drink in Rome.
Duration: 3 Hours
Explore Vatican City, the world’s smallest sovereign state and home to one of the richest art collections ever assembled by the Popes. Visit the Vatican Museums, including the Galleries of Candelabras, Tapestries, and Geographical Maps, with glimpses of the beautifully landscaped Vatican Gardens. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll learn about its role in papal conclaves and admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces, from the Creation on the ceiling to the Last Judgment behind the altar.
Conclude your visit at St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, where you can admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and visit the burial site of many former Popes.
Inclusions: Inclusions: Transportation, driver, private English speaking guide, and entrance fees.
Duration: 4 Hours
Explore the Valley of the Temples, the most important legacy of Magna Graecia outside Greece, where the sacred road of ancient Akragas reveals majestic Doric temples, including the remarkably preserved Temple of Concordia. Stroll among almond trees, agaves, and ancient olive groves while uncovering the history of Agrigento and its people. As the sun sets, watch the golden stone temples glow with warm hues, offering a truly unforgettable journey into the ancient past.
Transportation, driver, entrance tickets and private English speaking guide for 3 hours , approx 1 hour free time in Agrigento for lunch
Duration: 9 Hours
Explore the evocative Saline della Laguna between Trapani and Marsala, among the best-preserved salt pans in the region. Discover how centuries-old traditions, passed down through generations, have shaped this unique landscape through the harvesting of sea salt. Walk along the salt pan embankments and visit a traditional windmill to learn how salt is produced using natural elements alone.
Conclude with a distinctive salt-tasting experience to appreciate the subtle differences in flavor and texture. On the return journey, stop in Marsala to stroll through its baroque historic center and enjoy lunch at leisure (not included).
Inclusions: Transportation, driver and visit to the Salt pans + salt tasting
Duration: 8 Hours
Discover Palermo, Italy’s 2018 Capital of Culture, on a guided journey through its historic heart. Begin at Politeama Square and stroll along Via Ruggero VII, known as the city’s elegant “lounge,” passing the Church of St. Lucia before reaching the magnificent Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Europe.
Continue to the iconic Quattro Canti, the crossroads dividing Palermo into four historic quarters, and visit the Royal Palace to admire the Palatine Chapel, a masterpiece of Arab-Norman art and Sicily’s most visited monument. Along the way, explore the city’s hidden Arab quarters and narrow lanes, including the evocative area around St. Clare, revealing Palermo’s rich and layered heritage.
Inclusions: Transportation, driver, entrance tickets to the Royal Palace and private English speaking guide
Duration: 4 Hours
Step into the heart of Tuscan culinary heritage at the world-famous Badia a Coltibuono Cooking School, founded by Lorenza de’ Medici—renowned cookbook author, television personality, and direct descendant of the legendary Medici dynasty that shaped the Italian Renaissance. Established in the early 1980s within a 1,000-year-old abbey, this exceptional cooking school blends history, culture, and gastronomy at the highest level.
Under the guidance of a professional chef, immerse yourself in traditional Tuscan cooking techniques while learning the art of pairing dishes with Wine Spectator Top 100 wines, including Chianti Classico and the prestigious “Cancelli.” Discover the philosophy behind Italian cuisine, rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and respect for ingredients, all within an extraordinary historical setting.
Following the class, enjoy a private lunch in the owners’ villa dining room, featuring the dishes you prepared, perfectly paired with Coltibuono wines. Receive your personalized Tuscan Cooking Diploma and cookbook, and take pride in saying: “Yes, I cooked in a 1,000-year-old abbey.”
Inclusions: Round trip transportation, on-site guide, private visit of the entire estate, vertical tasting of 6 old vintages of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Classic Tuscan cooking class plus wine-food pairing lesson, Full classic Tuscan lunch with dedicated wine pairing.
Duration: 9 Hours
Step into the world of haute pâtisserie with an exclusive PRO-AM dessert masterclass led by Loretta Fanella, one of Italy’s most celebrated pastry chefs. Formerly the dessert chef at El Bulli in Roses, Cracco Peck in Milan, and Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence, Chef Fanella now invites you to learn directly from her in an active, professional pastry laboratory.
This immersive experience takes place in a state-of-the-art pastry facility designed to the highest standards of technology and hygiene. Before stepping into your fully equipped workstation, relax in the elegant lounge area created to welcome guests into the world of contemporary pastry artistry.
Under Chef Fanella’s guidance, discover modern Italian pastry techniques, explore refined ingredients, and create high-level desserts through a hands-on, practical cooking session. At the end of the course, enjoy a light gourmet lunch featuring savory pastries and the desserts prepared during the class—or take your creations home along with the recipes and your professional pastry apron.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Dessert cooking masterclass, Light lunch, pastry chef apron and recipes.
Duration: 8 Hours
Be welcomed by an expert truffle hunter at a classic Tuscan farmhouse set among rolling green hills near Pisa, surrounded by centuries-old woods rich in natural truffle grounds. This authentic rural estate, with its fireplace and open kitchen, provides the perfect setting to discover the fascinating world of truffles through both hands-on hunting and culinary mastery.
After an introduction to truffle history, traditions, and terroir, set off into the nearby forests for a guided truffle hunt. Depending on the season, you’ll search for scorzone truffles in oak woods, bianchetto truffles in pine forests, or the prized fine white truffle in lower-lying areas.
Back at the farmhouse, a professional chef leads a masterclass on truffles, revealing how to prepare and enhance their unique flavors. The experience culminates in a refined lunch prepared in show-cooking style, featuring truffle-based dishes such as a truffle aperitif, fresh pasta with shaved truffle, truffle eggs, and a truffle dessert, all perfectly paired with local wines selected through generations of family expertise.
Inclusions: Round trip transportation, Guided truffle hunting, masterclass on truffles, lunch with wine pairing.
Duration: 8 Hours
Enjoy an extraordinary and truly rare wine experience featuring Brunello di Montalcino 1998, ranked 27th in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 in 2003, tasted exclusively from the winemaker’s private cellar. This is a no-frills, family-run Montalcino estate—serious farming, deep tradition, and exceptional wines that earned global recognition without compromise.
Hosted by a professional sommelier and often a member of the winemaking family, explore the vineyards, winery, and cellars before enjoying an unrepeatable vertical tasting of historic vintages, unavailable anywhere else. The highlight is the 1998 Brunello itself, poured directly from the owner’s personal collection.
The experience continues with a short scenic drive to a panoramic restaurant overlooking the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia, where a bespoke Tuscan menu—designed in collaboration with Marco Tenerini and the chef—creates perfect harmony with the wines of Casanuova delle Cerbaie.
Inclusions: Round trip transportation, On-site guide, Vertical tasting of historic wines, custom Tuscan lunch.
Duration: 8 Hours
Embark from San Tomà Gondola Pier, San Polo area, a few steps far from the famous Frari Church. The gondola starts from the pier on the Grand Canal and enters to discover the hidden wonders of this route. Along the Rio San Polo you can admire buildings and residential houses in different architectural styles.
While on board you will get a tray with taste of “cicchetti”, typical venetian canapés and a bottle of Prosecco to taste during the itinerary.
Going through the quiet of the inner canals, you will then go back to the Grand Canal contemplating typical Venetian palaces in Gothic and Renaissance as Palazzo Barbaro and Palazzo Corner Spinelli. Glimpse of the famous Rialto Bridge. The tour end back to the original departure point.
Inclusions: Gondola and gondolier, cicchetti, Prosecco.
Duration: 30 Minutes – 1 Hour
Begin your tour in the historic heart of Venice at St. Mark’s Square, once described by Napoleon as “the finest drawing room in Europe.” Discover the magnificent Basilica of St. Mark, originally built in 830 to house the relics of the Evangelist brought from Alexandria, and admire how it evolved over centuries into one of the world’s most extraordinary and ornate churches.
Beside the Basilica stands the Doge’s Palace, former residence of the Doge and seat of Venetian government, now the city’s most important museum. From here, see the iconic Bridge of Sighs, linking the palace to the ancient prisons where inmates took their final glimpse of freedom. Conclude with the Bell Tower of St. Mark’s, one of Venice’s most recognizable landmarks, watched over by the bronze Moors and the Winged Lion gazing across the Grand Canal and lagoon.
Inclusions: Walking tour, entrance tickets, and private English speaking guide
Duration: 2 Hours
Visit one of the most iconic examples of Venetian Renaissance architecture, the Clock Tower (Torre dell’Orologio), located along the Mercerie, Venice’s historic commercial street leading to the Rialto Bridge. Admire the remarkable clock face, which displays the hours, phases of the moon, and zodiac signs, showcasing extraordinary mechanical, mathematical, and geometric precision. Learn the meaning behind its intricate symbols and discover how this masterpiece reflects the spirit, culture, and scientific achievements of Renaissance Venice.
Inclusions: English speaking escort to walk you to your group’s meeting point, entrance tickets and English speaking guide for shared tour.
Duration: 1.5 Hour
Discover Umbria, Italy’s green heart and the birthplace of St. Francis, on an exclusive private winery experience that celebrates authenticity, simplicity, and tradition. Less famous than neighboring Tuscany yet deeply rooted in medieval wine and food culture, Umbria offers a rare sense of purity—untainted by mass tourism and rich in spiritual and agricultural heritage.
Visit an elite Umbrian winery acclaimed as European Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and featured in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 for its outstanding white Grechetto. Welcomed by a professional wine educator, enjoy a guided exploration of the vineyards, cellars, and winery, followed by a VIP tasting paired with local specialties.
The experience continues with a generous “light” lunch—anything but light—served at the winery’s panoramic wine-shop terrace restaurant, perfectly paired with the estate’s wines. A truly unique encounter with one of Italy’s most genuine wine regions.
Inclusions: Round trip transportation, private meeting with a wine educator, Guided visit of vineyards, winery, cellars, and production areas, Curated wine tasting with food pairing and Gourmet lunch with wine pairing.
Duration: 8 Hours
