Explore Sicily – an island paradise nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Sample specialties in Palermo’s colorful food market. Taste award-winning olive oil and learn about the Slow Food movement at a local farm. Explore Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples (UNESCO) with a guide. 

Highlights And Inclusions

Your Tour Includes

• 6 Handpicked Accommodations
• 20 Meals
• 2 Choice on Tour Options

Must-See Inclusions:

• Spend three nights in Taormina (UNESCO) and explore its iconic Greek theater.
• Pass by Baroque architecture and wrought iron balconies on a winding walking tour of Ragusa (UNESCO).
• Immerse yourself in ancient history during a visit to the Valley of the Temples (UNESCO).

Cultural Experiences:

• Ascend the sides of Mount Etna (UNESCO) on off-road vehicles.
• Soak up the relaxed ambiance of the Aeolian Islands (UNESCO) with a 2-night stay on the Isle of Salina.
• Delve into the belly of Palermo on a walking food tour of the historical center.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Taste award-winning olive oil and learn about the Slow Food movement at a local farm.
• Enjoy world-renowned Marsala wine on a wine cellar tour.
• Savor salty capers and sweet Malvasia wine at a local producer on Salina island.

Highlights

• Palermo
• Monreale
• Choice on Tour
• Impact Moment
• Trapani
• Isle of Mozia
• Marsala Winery Tour
• Olive Oil Farm
• Agrigento
• Valley of the Temples
• Ragusa
• Isle of Salina
• Caper Farm
• Taormina
• Mount Etna Off-Road Excursion

Join us for a fabulous Italian adventure featuring the magic of Venice, Florence and Rome. Journey to the wine-producing Romagna countryside for a 3-night stay in a wine resort, and visit the Republic of San Marino, an enclave state of Italy. Come along with us and embrace the history, culture, art and romance of this incredible country.

Highlights And Inclusions

Your Tour Includes

• 3 Handpicked Accommodations
• 17 Meals
• 2 Choice on Tour Options

Must-See Inclusions:

• Glide under bridges and along canals during a gondola ride in Venice.
• Embark on a walking tour featuring Florence's artistic and architectural gems.
• Discover the long-lost Etruscan civilization during a visit to Chiusi’s Labyrinth of Porsenna.

Cultural Experiences:

• Let classical music transport you back in time during a concert of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons.
• Explore the Po River Delta during a pontoon boat sailing of this UNESCO wetland region.
• Discover the craftsmanship behind the Venetian gondolas during a visit to a local Remèr oar-making workshop.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Participate in a hands-on cooking class dedicated to Romagna’s garganelli and strozzapreti pastas.
• Taste traditionally made Parmigiano cheese and Balsamic vinegar at a Culinary Arts vocational school.
• Experience the flavors of Trastevere – Rome’s medieval district – during a food tour dinner.

Highlights

• Venice
• Gondola Ride
• Classical Music Concert
• Po River Delta Wetlands Sailing
• Choices on Tour
• Republic of San Marino
• Impact Moment: Culinary Arts & Agriculture Vocational School Visit
• Florence
• Chiusi Etruscan Museum
• Labyrinth of Porsenna
• Rome
• Trastevere Food Tour Dinner

Vineyards, olive groves, and cities that float. Incredible history, indelible culture, and unforgettable cuisine. This is l’Italia at its most iconic. Enjoy the natural beauty and calm of the Alpine Lakes region. Snake along the edge of the sea to the medieval villages of Cinque Terre. Aboard off-road vehicles, explore the marble quarries of Carrara, where Michelangelo obtained the marble for his statue of David.

Highlights And Inclusions

Your Tour Includes

• 4 Handpicked Accommodations
• 17 Meals

Must-See Inclusions:

• Spend two nights in romantic Venice.
• Immerse yourself in Florence’s countless treasures on a guided tour of the city.
• Uncover the prismatic landscape of the Tuscan countryside.

Cultural Experiences:

• Explore Lake Orta, one of Italy’s hidden treasures.
• Discover colorful Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Explore the marble quarries of Carrara aboard off-road vehicles.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Journey by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a lovely welcome dinner.
• Taste authentic Italian gelato from an award-winning ice cream parlor in San Gimignano.
• Learn the art behind Tuscan cuisine during a hands-on cooking lesson.

Highlights

• Italian Lakes Region
• Stresa
• Wine Tasting
• Italian Riviera
• Cinque Terre
• Carrara Marble Quarries Off-Road Excursion
• Tuscan Countryside
• Italian Cooking Class
• San Gimignano
• Siena
• Florence
• Bologna
• Venice