PUGLIA
& MATERA
September 20 to September 28, 2026 SOLD OUT
May 14 to May 21, 2027
July 9 to July 16, 2027
Travel down to the heel of the boot of Italy, to the whitewashed villages of the south to some of the most hidden spots in Puglia for the most local experiences.
Trip Highlights:
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5 nights at a Masseria Bambarone, 2 nights in Matera
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Visit the glowing hilltop town of Ostuni
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Ancient ovens of Altamura with lunch at Antico Forno Santa Chiara
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Have a bread stamp hand craved for you by a local artisan in Matera
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Cook with the nonne at a 15th century masseria
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Horseback riding int he olive groves (optional)
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Boat ride around Polignano a Mare
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Tasting at Terre di San Vito winery
WESTERN SICILY &
AEOLIAN ISLANDS
Summer 2027
Trip Highlights:
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3 nights in Panarea, Aeolian Islands
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3 nights in the countryside of Taormina
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3 nights in Noto
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Visit Noto, Modica, & Ragusa Ibla
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Evening boat trip to view Stromboli's nightly volcanic eruptions
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Market visit & cooking class in Ortigia
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Hands on cannoli class
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Visit wineries on Mt Etna & Vittoria
HOLIDAY
WORKSHOP IN TUSCANY
December 5 to December 10, 2026
Tuscany is magical this time of year, as it comes alive with twinkling lights and Christmas markets for the holidays. Immerse yourself in an old fashioned Italian Christmas.
Trip Highlights:
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5 nights in the medieval walled village of Cortona
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Cooking class learning to make Tuscan winter comfort foods.
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Visit Montepulciano & Arezzo's Christmas markets
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Bake Italian Christmas cookies to take home.
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Wine tasting & lunch at Cantina De Ricci
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Make Pecorino cheese with a sheep farmer
*** 2 nights in Florence optional add on December 10-12
LUCCA
&
LIGURIA
September 5 to September 12, 2026
This itinerary takes you into the charming villages of the Italian Riviera and the wilds of Northern Tuscany.
Trip Highlights:
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3 nights in the colorful seaside village of Camogli.
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4 nights Lucca, the medieval, walled city.
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Cooking class in the mountains of Liguria.
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Boat ride around the Italian Riviera.
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Explore the villages in the Garfagnana.
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Eat in Colonnata near the marble quarries.
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Lunch in Podenzana of ancient dishes.
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Listen to live opera in Puccini's birthplace
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Cooking class focusing on cuisine of the Apuan Alps.
PIEMONTE &
VAL D'AOSTA
CHRISTMAS
IN BOLZANO & VENICE
October 3 to October 11, 2026
Northwestern Italy is home to world class vineyards, truffles, castles, and some of the best views of the Italian Alps. Grab a glass and get cozy.
Spend 4 nights in the vine covered hills of Piemonte at Villa D'Amelia, then we move closer to the Alps for 4 nights in Val d’Aosta, at the majestic Bellevue Hotel & Spa.
Excursions to medieval castles and fortresses, wineries, and local artisans’ workshops tucked away high in the mountain villages. Being so close to the French and Swiss borders, expect the local cuisine to blur the lines of France, Switzerland and Italy. Think polenta, rich cheeses, juniper and mountain herbs, warm raclette, prosciutto, and pastas with a foreign flare.
A winter combination of mountains and sea, we'll spend 4 nights in Bolzano and 3 nights in Venice.
The northern villages of Sud Tyrol are truly magical. Twinkling lights, rich hot chocolate, and heartwarming comfort food, this is Christmas in in Italy with a touch of Swiss and German flair.
Have fun searching for the perfect handcrafted gifts for your loved ones in the glowing Christmas market of Bolzano, learn to bake holiday specialties of the region, and learn about beer, cheese, and charcuterie.
Venice at Christmas time is serene and beautiful. Attend an opera, take a Venetian mask making class, learn to make the nest risotto, and visit a top winery on a tiny island. If you're looking to shop high end, there are world class stores around every corner.
SPRING COOKING IN TUSCANY
ANCIENT ABRUZZO
Spend a week in the charming Tuscan village of Cortona, learning to cook the traditional dishes of this medieval land in some of the most breathtaking settings.
Cook with plenty of farm fresh, bright and organic ingredients. We'll roll out pasta, nonna-style and cook with cheese farmers. We'll day trip to the hilltop villages of Montepulciano and Orvieto, shop at the local market, learn about wine and olive oil from a sommelier. Spend the evenings in the piazza chatting with the locals while sipping Sangiovese or a spritz. If your dream trip to Italy is anything like the movie "Under The Tuscan Sun", this is the trip for you.
April 29 to May 6, 2027
Venture down roads less traveled in this still very untouched region of Southern Italy; Where shepherds wander through the hills with their flocks, and folklore and legends abound. Savor the local cuisine... porchetta, warm sheep's milk ricotta, chocolate and chili peppers, and the unbelievable "maccheroni alla mugnaia", the longest single strand pasta in Italy.
Spend 5 nights in Sulmona and 2 nights way up in
Santo Stefano di Sessanio, an ancient village untouched by time.
