8h | from €700

If you really want to experience the Amalfi coast as a local don't hesitate to book this tour. All the most touristic spots will be combined to special moments dedicated to the real local life fo an in-depth knowledge of people and places.

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Stop At: Church of Santa Maria Assunta

Visit of the town with your guide.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Visita Virtuale Amalfi

Fascinating walking tour throught the narrow medieval alleys. Visit of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew upon request.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Duomo di Ravello, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, Campania

Ravello, called the city of the music for the worldwide famous summer concerts bites in the depth for its fairy tale atmosphere. The tour will cover areas off the beaten paths. Visit of Villa Rufolo upon request.

Duration: 1 hour

8h | from €230

Naturalistic and cultural experience between coastal landscapes and the Strait of Messina with its currents and its legends. Get on the sailboat, let yourself be carried away by the wind and the waves of the strait, between sun, baths and relaxed narrations on board waiting to arrive in Scilla to visit the small town, have lunch tasting typical Calabrian dishes. This experience also includes the organization of different itineraries with respect to the town of Scilla such as the Aeolian Islands. Suggestions and stories, myths and legends, evoked today only when we talk about the fateful bridge but celebrated in the epic poem "Odyssey" by Homer in the engaging verses dedicated to Circe, the Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis. Fretum Siculum is the ancient Latin name that indicated that stretch of sea that separates the Ionian Sea from the Tyrrhenian Sea and Sicily from the Italian peninsula.

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Stop At: Stretto Di Messina

Naturalistic and cultural experience between coastal landscapes and the Strait of Messina with its currents and its legends. Get on the sailboat, let yourself be carried away by the wind and the waves of the strait, between sun, baths and relaxed narrations on board waiting to arrive in Scilla to visit the small town, have lunch tasting typical Calabrian dishes. This experience also includes the organization of different itineraries with respect to the town of Scilla such as the Aeolian Islands.

Duration: 7 hours

3h | from €65

Educational tour in Modena: traditional products and old shops
We will visit together Modena city centre, going through its main ways and squares looking at the monuments. We will find out the history, the culture and the architecture which make the old Estense capital so unique. During this Tour we will have the chance to taste different specialty foods which have characterised the local cuisine. We will visit some family-run shops and local producers where we will have four food stops. Discover the secrets to live the best gastronomic and cultural experience!

Overview
We will visit together Modena city centre, going through its main ways and squares looking at the monuments. We will find out the history, the culture and the architecture which make the old Estense capital so unique. During this Tour we will have the chance to taste different specialty foods which have characterised the local cuisine. We will visit some family-run shops and local producers where we will have four food stops. Discover the secrets to live the best gastronomic and cultural experience!
Programme
Meeting point:
9:50 am - Vivara Viaggi Office, via Paolo Ferrari 98
10:00 am - Piazza Roma, next to Ciro Menotti Statue
Programme:
10:00 am - Balsamic Vinegar tasting
10:40 am - Antica Pasticceria San Biagio – Typical sweet food
11:15 am - La vacchetta Grassa – Working of leather
12:00 pm - Mercato Albinelli, local market - Typical food and drink tasting
13:00 pm - End of the Tour

2h | from €89

A very different wine & food experience located in the heart of Rome. Cultural experience guided by a professional sommelier, no boring lectures.

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Stop At: Centro Storico, Rome, Lazio

Learn the origins, history and stories of Italy’s wine, regions, and foods while tasting through 8 wines with pairings from the best artisan producers of Italy in this group dinner guided by a professional sommelier. An unforgettable night spent with people from all over the world!
You’ll sample delicious wines and learn a little about how they’re made, but your experience won’t feel like a typical wine tasting experience reserved for connoisseurs; instead your local will help you understand how drinking wine is part of the culture here, and you’re sure to end your experience with a new favourite red or white as well as some new found knowledge about Italian wine!
During the experience you will Taste of 8 different italian wines, 12 paired foods like artisan cheeses and fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, cured meats, pesto etc., a traditional Roman plate of pasta and a small homemade dessert

Duration: 2 hours

4h | from €99

Led by a local expert guide speaking excellent English, eat, drink and sight-see the best of Turin, one of the most charming, interesting and tasty cities in Italy. 
Visit the largest food market in Europe and speak directly with the farmers. High-quality local products will be served to explore the roots of Piemontese cuisine. Here you will taste some special cheese!
Have lunch in a traditional local restaurant to taste Agnolotti or Barolo rice with a glass of wine. Continue exploring the city and then for a “Bicerin” where it was invented. It’s a soft drink made with milk, chocolate and coffee, a real treat!
Walk to Piazza Castello and end your tour with a “Pinguino” ice-cream!

Torino (Turin in English) is the ultimate destination for every food and wine lover. It is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you can indulge in delicious food and wine dishes.
Founded by the Romans, Turin is a city of culture and rich historic heritage. It has been the capital of North-Western Italy for centuries and offers a number of cultural experiences. You can visit one of the greatest Egyptian museums, enjoy a visit to the Cinema and the Museum of the Risorgimento or explore the beautiful Royal Palace.
This food and wine tour is designed for you to make the most of what Turin has to offer. You will visit the largest food market in Europe and speak directly with the farmers. High-quality local products will be served to explore the roots of Piemontese cuisine.
Your tour continues with visits to spectacular monuments and secluded restaurants, bars, and streets where you can partake in delightful specialties. You will enjoy Turin’s finest dishes such as Zabaione, Chocolate and Hazelnut cream, Barolo Rice, Bagna Cauda, Agnolotti pasta, Barolo, Barbera, Barbaresco, Asti wines, Truffles and much more during your visit.
Your private tour is designed to make the most of your visit and create memories to last many years. This is the only tour in Turin that offers an in-depth cultural experience with the opportunity to sample fine food and wine.

1–2h | from €30

Learn the story behind the production of each bottle of wine, from the time of the pruning, to the vendemmia or harvest, through to the fermentation and aging.  Learn what makes each vintage different and delicous. And learn why Umbria wine is famous worldwide.

The Sagrantino area is the most famous wine district in Umbria.
The cellars in this area are often small family institution which head down from generations the ancient art to making wine. A wine tasting in this typical winery is a unique experience that can be done in order to discover local wines and have an interesting cultural experience with a true sense of hospitality.
This cellar is one of the oldest in the Montefalco area. Originally built in the nineteenth century, has been modernized and equipped with the most modern viticulture machinery and techniques since the second half of the 20th century.
The tasting includes 7 different wines such as Montefalco Sagrantino Secco docg, Montefalco, Sagrantino Passito docg.Brut metodo classico bianco e rosè, Montefalco Grechetto doc, Montefalco Bianco doc, Montefalco Rosso doc.
The wine will be accompained bytraditional local food – Cheeses, ham, bruschetta (umbrian extravirgin oliveoil) and chocolate

4h | from €98

Enjoy delicious local cuisine on this 4-hours guided food, wine tour in the heart of Rome. On this tour we will take you to sample real Roman food off the beaten path in local eateries in the traditional neighborhood of Prati. Your friendly and informative local guide will share stories about the Vatican district and the specialties they produce and you will taste. After this great gourmet experience your local and expert guide will take you to the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line tickets, included in the price, for the galleries and the Sistine Chapel.

A combined tour of the Vatican Museum with food experience. Meet your guide just outside the Vatican City to start a 4-hours food, wine and cultural experience. The Vatican district is famous not only for the museums and the Sistine Chapel, but also for hosting the oldest local market in town: “Trionfale” market, running from the 19th century.
Inside the market you will be delighted by vendors pleasantness and warm welcoming inside their stalls, where we set tastings of vegetables, cheese, wine, salami and other regional specialties. After the appetizers inside the market, you will enjoy a flavorful lunch in one of the most popular restaurants of the area, preferred by locals, and eat typical Roman pasta, before ending at an artisanal gelateria. 
Later, the guide will take you to the Vatican Museums (skip-the-line tickets), where you will start an amazing journey through the galleries and the Sistine Chapel. Experience Michelangelo’s famous Creation of Adam with your own eyes as you explore the Sistine Chapel. Your professional, English-speaking Vatican Licensed Tour guide will share the stories and secrets contained within the Museum’s walls and make your visit to Vatican City a special and unforgettable experience.
Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures a more personalized experience

3–4h | from €65

We will begin our experience early in the morning by meeting at "Porta Carini" entrance door to one of the most famous markets in the city, the Cape. We will enter the market alleys, full of merchandise, and here we will buy everything needed to make the menu you choose together. Among the stalls full of goods, between colors and voices you will have the impression of being in one of the souks of any Muslim city. Visiting a market in Palermo is a multicultural experience, they fully express the multifaceted and cosmopolitan culture of the Palermo area. After our purchases, we will head towards my house, which is just a few minutes from Piazza Politeama. Here our experience will continue with the preparation of the dishes. Under my supervision, my kitchen will become the setting for your culinary creations.

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We will begin our experience early in the morning by meeting at "Porta Carini" entrance door to one of the most famous markets in the city, the Cape. We will enter the market alleys, full of merchandise, and here we will buy everything needed to make the menu you choose together. Among the stalls full of goods, between colors and voices you will have the impression of being in one of the souks of any Muslim city. Visiting a market in Palermo is a multicultural experience, they fully express the multifaceted and cosmopolitan culture of the Palermo area. After our purchases, we will head towards my house, which is just a few minutes from Piazza Politeama. Here our experience will continue with the preparation of the dishes. Under my supervision, my kitchen will become the setting for your culinary creations. Sicilian cuisine, considered among the most creative and scenographic in the world is closely linked to the historical, cultural and religious events of the island. From the appetizer to the dessert I will tell you the origin and the history of each dish, and this will be a reason for comparison and exchange between our cultures.


Pass By: Mercato del Capo, Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

1 hour | from €65

Fucina Social Club is delighted to invite you to taste the true essence of the renowned Sicily wine region for an authentic wine tasting experience, in the exclusive setting of the historical kitchen of a noble palace from the 16th Century, centrally located between the Massimo Theatre and the Four Corner, right in the heart of Palermo. When entering a place rich in history, one is instinctively obliged to find a new rhythm, adapt to the surroundings and take the time to embrace the moment. That’s why, The Kitchen of our Club House, is the perfect Wine Tasting Room.

Through our fun and easy wine tasting class, we propose you a way to discover some of Sicily great wines and explore Sicilian cuisine and wine-making traditions at its best. Guests are invited to enjoy an intimate seated tasting experience featuring our three current release wines, each selected and perfectly paired with three designed dishes, by our expert sommelier from niche producers and renowned wineries for a complete cultural experience. All our dishes are personally designed by our selected chefs, from expert grandmothers to Michelin-starred, always committed to fresh, local and seasonal produce. Our ingredients showcase the tastes, textures, and fragrances of the surrounding natural world. Together with our Sommelier, they focus on the way the whole menu flows, the rhythm and the balance, always with the intention to create new emotions. 
Designed for those who would like to enhance their wine tasting ability and learn a new way to enjoy any wines, while learning the story behind the production of each bottle of wine, from the time of the pruning to the harvest, through the fermentation and aging.
LA CANTINA Our selected Sommelier, as well as hosting a memorably unique wine experience, will assist our Members as personal wine consultants, helping to source our cellar from everyday wine drinking to rare bottles for their private cellars. 

4h | from €150

By learning from the real Tuscan cuisine you will take home the secrets of Tagliatelle with the meat sauce, the authentic tomato Bruschetta and the famous Tiramisù.
Highlights:
• Private class with local chef
• Pick up from your hotel in Chianti
• Cooking Class + Food tastings
• Full tuscan Lunch 
• Wine tasting and winery visit
• Drop off to your hotel
• About 4 hours experience
• Languages: English 

Discovering Tuscany is a job for all senses, especially taste. Culinary tradition is king in Italy, and especially here, and a major part of the cultural experience of visiting the region. High-quality local products create a deep bond with this area's identity and through these cooking class you, as well as Tuscans, will have the opportunity to go deep down the roots of Tuscany and learn the secrets of this cuisine, with a course held in a charming farm in the countryside of Chianti area.
You will also master the art of pairing each past with its most suitable sauce. You will learn how to create desserts such as tiramisu. Your cooking class will end with a deserved tasting, where students will sample first hand all the delicious dishes prepared during the course of the day. And that's not all. Every dish can be accompanied by excellent local wine. Would you like to be lead and taught how to choose a good wine to be paired with food? This tour can also include a visit to a winery that produces high quality wines meeting an expert local guide who will explain what is involved in the wine making process, including anecdotes and interesting news.
Once back at home, you'll know to surprise everybody with your food-making and wine-pairing new skills!

4h | from €136

PASSIONS
Legends, mysteries, esoterism, symbol studies, art and medieval history, treasure hunt, craft works.
WE WARMLY WELCOME
Adults, families and students who love cultural experiences and at the same time enjoying playing together with others.
minimum booking available: from 2 people

1952, the Archbishop of Calabria has charged Imma, philosopher and historian known for her studies of medieval mysteries, to establish an international commission to finally reveal the famous “Enigma of Otranto” ("Enigma di Otranto"). The challenge is daring because it is not just about finding and detaching from the stucco the biggest mosaic from Medieval Europe buried in the Cathedral of Saint Annunciation (Cattedrale di Santa Annunziata). The commission formed by international archaeologists, experts on legends and esotericism, has also the difficult task to succeed in revealing the most hidden iconographic meaning of the Tree of life (“L’Albero della Vita”). It is depicted on the ancient mosaic, and, according to legend, seems to be rooted in the myth of the Holy Grail.
Let me tell you that Imma has already found the first clues, you just have to bring you notes on Medieval history of myth and mystery with you, and be ready to face a memorable immersion in the mystery.
Imma will guide you to a real hunt of the cultural treasure through the most secret passages of Medieval Otranto, between the Church of Saint Peter (Chiesa di san Pietro), the Castle and the Cathedral of S. Annunciation (Cattedrale di S. Annunziata). Between challenges and hints you are to reconstruct the map of the ancient mosaic and reveal its most profound meaning, inside an authentic intertwining of myths and legends. It will not be easy, after much wandering you would reach the sight of this incredible and unique medieval work only if you know how to overcome the test of the local master and so, finally, you will find yourself in the deep mystery, yourself only with ... the Holy Grail
PROGRAMME
• Meet Imma at Bar Castello
• Treasure Hunt to reconstruct a map and deepen your knowledge on the various themes hidden in the mosaic
• The Castle (Il Castello): discovery of the first clues
• The Church of Saint Peter (La Chiesa di San Pietro): identifying further clues and a guided visit of the frescoes inside the church
• The workshop of a mosaic craftsman, who will challenge the team of archaeologists to experiment with the mosaic technique to make a small artefact
• The Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata where the team of archaeologists will consolidate the seven symbolic meanings of the great mosaic, collected along the treasure hunt, going, therefore, to fulfill "the arduous enterprise" assigned by the Bishop Calabria
• The seafront of Otranto where we will celebrate the result of the treasure hunt with a refreshing walk, tasting granita and local ice cream.

6h | from €215

This is a magnificent guided cultural experience made of interesting tales stories and anecdotes about the noble dynasty de 'Medici, which, starting from the fifteenth century, has left indelible marks in the Tuscan capital and has become one amongst the most powerful families of the Florentine and Italian history. 
• Meeting with the guide
• Visit of the exteriors of palace Medici Riccardi
• Visit of the Medicee Chapels
• Aperitive in via de' Medici (included)
• Visit of Palazzo Vecchio with access to Torre Arnolfiana
• Full Day (like Half Day adding next stages)
• Typical tuscan lunch
• Departure with Minivan
• Walking in Villa Medicea di Castello
• Visit of Villa Petraia
• Return to an agreed meeting point

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Stop At: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence, Tuscany

Commissioned in 1444 by Cosimo the Elder, the residence of the Medici family constitutes a model of civil architecture in the Renaissance. Its design was entrusted to the architect Michelozzo, to the detriment of the project by his colleague Filippo Brunelleschi

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio

Through Via dei Medici you will find Palazzo Vecchio.
Palazzo della Signoria, better known as Palazzo Vecchio, has been the symbol of the civic power of Florence for over seven centuries. Built between the end of the thirteenth century and the beginning of the fourteenth to house the city’s supreme governing body, the Priori delle Arti and the Gonfalonier of Justice, over time it has been subject to a series of extensions and transformations

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Villa Medicea La Petraia, Florence, Tuscany

After lunch you will jump into our minivan to discover the Villa Medicea La Petraia.
La Petraia is consedered one of the most beautiful medicee villas, it's located on a hill where you will enjoy the stunning view

Duration: 1 hour

9h | from €219

An amazing journey along the "terracotta way" in Tuscany visiting a craftshop, tasting organic wine at a local winery and enjoying a typical lunch!
Assist artisans with their work and participate in a workshop, learning some tips on how one becomes a master terracotta artisan.
Later, on this full-day excursion, you’ll visit Greve, one of the most famous villages in the Chianti Classico area, before stopping at the winery of a small producer. You’ll be entertained by his stories while you enjoy a typical Tuscian lunch accompanied by wine and products from the land.
After lunch, head to Castellina in Chianti for a short walk and a coffee break. The town of Castellina, of Etruscan origin, is located at the crossroads of the major valleys of this area: Arbia, Elsa, and Pesa.
On the way back to your accommodation, you’ll stop to visit another small producer to enjoy a second wine tasting. Get ready for an amazing experience in Tuscany!

When Leonardo Da Vinci visited a terracotta artisan he said: “Working terracotta is an art and it is the only one which gives you the opportunity to shape material and colours.”
This type of clay has been used for centuries in Tuscan art, notably during the Renaissance with the construction, for instance, of the beautiful dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, designed by architect Filippo Brunelleschi. For Tuscany the art of terracotta is both an important heritage of great value and a primary element of its cultural identity.
You will assist the artisans while they are working and you will participate in a workshop, becoming the protagonist and learning some tricks on how to be a terracotta master artisan for one day.
You will then reach Greve in Chianti, one of the most famous village in the Chianti Classico area. After a short visit of the village we will stop at one of our small producers, who will entertain you with his stories while enjoying a typical Tuscan lunch accompanied by wine and products from his land.
After lunch we will reach Castellina in Chianti for a short walk and a coffee break. The town of Castellina in Chianti, of Etruscan origin, is located at the crossroads of the major valleys of this area (Arbia, Elsa and Pesa).
On our way back, we will stop at another small producer to enjoy a second wine-tasting.
You will establish a personal relationship with the farmers and not only taste their great product Visits to farms will not be just a quick stop for a glass of wine, but a real intercultural experience.

5h | from €187

Swap the hustle and bustle of Rome for a serene full day excursion in Tivoli, the picturesque countryside town and home to Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites and masterpieces of opulence and delight. Join our exclusive private tour for this wonderful experience! You'll enjoy a complimentary pick-up, from your accommodation, by one of our expert English-speaking drivers, a completely private tour of both sites with a professional guide just for your party, you won't have other participants joining the tour, and a drop off in your desired location within the city center.

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Stop At: Villa Adriana, Tivoli, Province of Rome, Lazio

This is the ideal tour that will take you away from the city chaos of Rome, for an inspiring countryside & cultural experience in Tivoli. This small town, located approximately 50 minutes drive from Rome, is home to Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s villa) and Villa d’Este which are both UNESCO World Heritage sites and masterpieces of opulence and delight. Your private guide will tell you how the “Ancient Versailles”, the Villa of Hadrian, was covered by wood and wild vegetation once abbandoned after the decline of the Roman empire and how the various marbles were recycled and used to build other complexes. Hadrian was the most widely travelled emperor as well as as amateur architect and the villa is full of innovative designs based on iconic places he had visited throughout the empire. Walk where thermal baths and dining halls became like wild greenhouses, feel the romantic estrangement that the Emperor sought when he created his Villa, marking the soil with beauty, forever.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Villa d'Este, Tivoli, Province of Rome, Lazio

Your private tour guide and driver will then take you to Villa d’Este, the most daring landscape building of the Renaissance, designed for Cardinal Ippolito d’Este by architects who forced a natural creek to run between thousand of fountains before reaching the valley. The intricate pattern carved by the waters makes a huge waterfall on the marble-tiled plain, often creating rainbow effects and blowing the pipes of a water organ, which plays at given times. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the lavish and extravagant lifestyle of rich noble families during the Renaissance! 
At the end of the tour, the driver will take you back to your accommodation, or if you prefer, to any other location in Rome. 

Duration: 1 hour

3h | from €56

Enjoy the best Milanese cultural experience that offers a truly great combination of Renaissance art, appetizers, and wine with this 3-hour tour. Join a guide who specializes in art history on a tour that follows in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci. Discover the history of the city's canals known as the Navigli, now the city's top entertainment district. Chill out in true Milanese style over an aperitivo and glass of wine in one of the district's most characteristic spots and watch the people go by as things stirs to life.

Meet your guide in front of one of Milan's oldest and most illustrious basilicas, Saint Eustorgio, built on an ancient pagan and early Christian burial site in an area steeped in legend. Inside we’ll visit the Portinari Chapel built by the Medici bankers from Florence in the 15th century. Beautifully frescoed by one of the greatest artists of the day, Vincenzo Foppa, this unsung gem is one of Milan’s finest artistic attractions that heralded the arrival of the great Renaissance painters to the courts of northern Italy.
A relaxing stroll then takes us to the old river port known as the Darsena. Built at the start of the 17th-century, it was once the first point of arrival for the barges carrying all that dazzling marble used to build the Milan Duomo. In April 2015 it underwent an amazingly successful renovation and is now one of the places the Milanese most enjoy during their evening passeggiata along the water.
As we make our way to our final destination your guide will give you an insight into the history of the Navigli, which date back to the 12th century and brought so much prosperity to the city, making it one of the most thriving and important river port cities of Europe.
As we saunter down the romantic Naviglio Grande which will be stirring to life for the ritual evening revels, you can get a glimpse of some of the characteristic courtyards with their quaint balconies once filled with large families and now the prime location for artists and their ateliers. The city's trendiest café and restaurant district then awaits you with an aperitivo and plate of appetizers in one of its most charming spots.
You can also discover the best places to spend the rest of your evening, whether it's simply staying put as you watch the world go by over a glass of wine, enjoying a meal in a typical restaurant, or moving on somewhere else.

2h | from €89

Explore the magnificent Borghese Gallery and Gardens on  this small-group (maximum of 6) tour. Visit the Villa Borghese Pinciana, home to the Borghese Gallery and its collection of  masterpieces by such artists as Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael. Your expert guide will provide you with interesting facts, secret stories, and anecdotes. Hear about the artists, their patrons, and their artwork. Stroll through the Borghese Gardens (self-guided) with is lush landscape and beautiful fountains following the museum.

Spend 2-hours exploring the Borghese Gallery with a knowledgeable guide. See works by some of the masters of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, like Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael. Your guide will take you through the collections while providing insightful commentary. Be entertained by stories about these artists, their work, their relationships with patrons, and the history of the Villa Borghese Pinciana.
You will begin this cultural experience at 5pm, when the museum is less crowded. As you make your way through the gallery, you will be in awe of the opulence of the villa as well as the artwork. Enjoy this unique collection and the villa, commissioned in the 17th century by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, the nephew of Pope Paul V. Discover how Cardinal Scipione Borghese started with his own private collection and how the museum became one of the world's most unique collections.
Step outside the museum to explore the lavish Borghese gardens on a self-guided tour. Stop at the eagle fountain that is adjacent to the museum and at the entrance of the Giardino dei Melangoli (Garden of Bitter Oranges).  Stroll through Giardino dei Melangoli (Garden of Bitter Oranges) at your own pace. Continue your walk through a formal garden called The Flower Garden. See the Meridiana Mansion by Rainaldi and the aviary when walking through The Secret Garden.
ABOUT OUR 6 PEOPLE SMALL GROUP POLICY
When you book a small group tour, you are guaranteed one tour guide per group of 6 people. Please bear in mind though that in order to accommodate traveling families and friends, we do on rare occasion make the exception of adding an additional one to two guests in order not to split groups who are traveling together. On that same note, you may find yourself on tour with less than six people. As we accept bookings in multiples of six, math doesn’t always work in our favor to help accommodate individual travelers and their families when on the same tour, so we hope you understand and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

3–6h | from €40

Visit to the historical centre of Noci with its typical gnostre and food tasting of Panino Gourmet to Marino's grocery.

In the morning we meet at 9.00 am in the city centre of Noci. We begin our tour with the visit in Noci, a pretty little town with its typical "gnostre", a stone courtyards closed by three sides and opened by one overlooking the street, a place where people met and talk in the past. After this slowly walk you can’t miss the unique and inimitable local experience in Marino’s grocery, where tradition and innovation live together. Marino, thanks to his long experience and love for his job, is capable to transform a simple sandwich in a “Panino Gourmet” composed only by Apulian ingredients.

3h | from €85

Private Transfer by Venetian style water taxi
Knowledgeable guide from Bellagio - for a true local experience!
Visit the heavenly Villa Melzi and its gardens

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Stop At: i Giardini di Villa Melzi, Bellagio, Lake Como, Lombardy

Savor a mesmerizing half day experience on a limousine with our favorite guide, that will uncover the pearl of lake Como, Bellagio. You will be able to wonder among all of Italy's finest villages, featuring a corner of brilliant craftsmanship ateliers where every corner becomes poetry. After wandering around the colorfulness and panoramic staircases of Bellagio uptown, we end the tour strolling around the beautiful gardens of the historic villa Bellagio, Villa Melzi.

Duration: 1 hour

3h 30m | from €85

Enjoy a local experience making pasta from scratch in Rome. Join an Italian chef in their private loft for a 3.5-hour culinary workshop that includes wine and a selection of small appetizers to snack on. Learn how to roll, cut, shape, and cook pasta, then enjoy your meal with fellow food lovers on the loft's rooftop terrace. Laugh, mingle, and admire the spectacular surrounds of Italy's cosmopolitan capital as you eat.

Meet your chef at a designated loft apartment in Rome's city center, where you'll be greeted with Prosecco and snacks—the perfect aperitivo to kick things off.

There’s nothing like a home-cooked Italian meal, especially when you prepare it yourself with the help of a professional chef and then savor the results on the outdoor terrace of a beautiful Roman apartment. This is typically something that only city locals (and those who are friends with a true Italian chef) get to experience. Now here's your chance. 

After some time getting to know your fellow chefs, it's into the kitchen where you'll learn to make various pasta from scratch. This is one of the most important skills of any Italian food chef and you'll have an opportunity to hone your pasta-making techniques under the guidance of a professional chef. 

Once the pasta is prepared and cooked, it's time to indulge in the fruits of your labor with a sit-down meal on the terrace. Sip wine, question your chef on all things food- and Rome-related, and savor this unique experience alongside a group of new friends. 

5–6h | from €105

A pleasant and comfortable drive, through the famous Chianti area, leads you to San Gimignano, the charming medieval village surrounded by the ancient walls The evocative Piazza della Cisterna offers a wealth of images: soaring tower houses, palaces with elegant mullioned windows and the monumental well in travertine that occupies the central part of the square. From Piazza delle Erbe it is possible to reach the Rocca and to climb the tower for a stunning view of the town center, the surrounding countryside and the others San Gimignano towers. In the surroundings San Gimignano you then reach a typical wine and oil farm where you can enjoy of an authentic local experience: after the vineyard and the cellars visit, you will take a seat inside a fresh "barricaia" (barrique cellar), in a suggestive and romantic atmosphere, to enjoy a guided wine dinner with fine wines and fresh and tasty products from the Chianti area. A unique and engaging Tuscan lifestyle experience!

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Stop At: Historic Centre of San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany

Visit the charming medieval village surrounded by walls and enjoy the multicolored shops that display items of artistic craftsmanship, wines and oil of the territory and among the galleries of contemporary art

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Chianti Road, Tuscany

In the surroundings San Gimignano you then reach, in the Chianti countryside, a typical wine and oil farm where you can enjoy of an authentic local experience: after the vineyard and the cellars visit, you will take a seat inside a fresh "barricaia" (barrique cellar), in a suggestive and romantic atmosphere, to enjoy a guided wine dinner with fine wines and fresh and tasty products from the Chianti area. A unique and engaging Tuscan lifestyle experience!

Duration: 2 hours

2h | from €20

Enjoy this unique and inimitable local experience in Marino grocery, where tradition and innovation live together. Marino, thanks to his long experience and love for his job, can transform a simple sandwich in a “Panino Gourmet” composed only by Apulian ingredients.

Da nonno Michele a Marino suo figlio, oggi la salumeria, norcineria, “Il Panino di Marino” è una realtà della gastronomia Pugliese e non solo. Il tutto nasce più di sessant’anni fa, quando un giovanotto poco più che diciottenne decise di cominciare a metter su una piccola bottega, era il tempo in cui tutto si vendeva a peso dalla pasta ai legumi dal caffè allo zucchero, era il tempo delle carrozze, dove l’auto era un bene di lusso. Di qui sino ad oggi, dove la bottega continua ad aver il suo antico fascino…
Anche il sapiente Carlo Petrini, presidente di Slow Food ha voluto personalmente provare le delizie della nostra bottega, onorandoci con una segnalazione sulla guida gastronomica “Slow Food”

3–8h | from €89

Visit in the historical centre of Noci with its famous gnostre, wine tasting in a wine bistrot, food tasting in "Il Panino di Marino" tavern

we suggest you a visit in Noci, a pretty little town with its typical "gnostre", a stone courtyards closed by three sides and opened by one overlooking the street, a place where people met and talk in the past. After this slowly walk we reach a wine bistrot for an apulian wine tasting. In fact, thanks to a perfect combination between a mild climate and a diversified terrain, our region is capable to offer a wide range of excellent wines. From the DOC white wine produced in the area of Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Cisternino to the Primitivo di Manduria, a full-bodied red wine, from the Negroamaro produced in the south of Apulia area called Salento to the Nero di Troia, typical of the northern part of the region, you have an embarrassment of riches in tasting all them! you can’t miss the unique and inimitable local experience in Marino’s tavern, where tradition and innovation live together. Marino, thanks to his long experience and love for his job, is capable to transform a simple sandwich in a “Panino Gourmet” composed only by Apulian ingredients.

2–3h | from €45

Have you already been to Rome and you you're looking for something special and far from the crowded highlights of big touristic cities? Then choose Civitavecchia short tour!
We wish to make you feel welcomed and pampered! That's why INCITUR LOCAL EXPERIENCE select the most passionate and knowledgeable local guides and the nicest off the beaten path itineraries!
Wander, Stop and Taste! Listen to the guide and follow her to the next stop at the most popular bakery, where you can sample local specialties and intake the calories you just burnt in your walk! And on the road again! To experience some more flavours! Your love for Italian cooking will not ruin your figure! The route will take wandering through the picturesque narrow streets of the old town of Civitavecchia to a visit to the most interesting church in the city. After that, get at the city market and taste some more local produce!
Colours, the good local food and the lively market atmosphere will be the protagonists!

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Stop At: Civitavecchia Port, Civitavecchia, Province of Rome, Lazio

Walking by the ancient roman area of the port: a nice opportunity to enjoy its beautiful panoramic view and take nice pics!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mercato di Civitavecchia, Civitavecchia, Province of Rome, Lazio

THE CITY MARKET
Wander, Stop and Taste! Listen to the guide and follow her to the next stop at the most popular bakery, where you can sample local specialties and intake the calories you just burnt in your walk! And on the road again! To experience some more flavours! Your love for Italian cooking will not ruin your figure!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Piazza Leandra, Civitavecchia, Province of Rome, Lazio

The route will take wandering through the picturesque narrow streets of the old town of Civitavecchia to a visit to two of the most interesting churches in the city.

Duration: 1 hour

3h | from €100

This experience will take you directly to live within a Sardinian family for 3 hours. Together with the landlady, you will cook a dish of the island's culinary tradition. You will see roasting meat in the garden. Sitting at the table with the family you consume together the lunch you helped prepare.

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Stop At: Culture Sardinia - Day Tours, Cagliari, Province of Cagliari, Sardinia

Your expert tour guide will pick you up in Cagliari at 11:30 am. Together you will go to a characteristic district in the hinterland of Cagliari. It is right in the historical center, characterized by the traditional "Campidanese" court houses, that lives the family that will host you to make you live this local experience. Everything will take place in the most natural way: you will arrive when the landlady is cooking. She will be happy to share with you the secrets of her cooking and will invite you to try cooking with her. The dishes will be those of the Sardinian rural tradition, such as "culurgiones" Sardinian ravioli, prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Meanwhile, the meat will be roasted by the landlord. Before lunch, you will have time to enjoy the sun drinking an aperitif in the garden, between herbs of myrtle, sage, and lemon tree. So it will be time to sit down at the table. Together with the family, you will eat what you have helped to prepare. After lunch, your guide will take you back to the starting point of the tour.

Duration: 3 hours

7h | from €77

Follow the scenic roads that take you away from Florence into the beautiful Chianti area. Catch a glimpse of the traditional life of this area with a visit to medieval towns that offer authentic sights of the local life. Try the famous Chianti wine for a complete Tuscan countryside experience!

Florence can be explored in a matter of days, so why not expand your travels outside of the city? Embark on a day trip to the Chianti area, an area between Florence and Siena well-known for its beautiful landscapes and wine. This is truly an authentic local experience as most of the places in the area are very well attached to their traditional roots & history. So, follow your favorite local through the scenic road of the Tuscan countryside and discover the beauty of the Chianti area!
There is not better way to kickstart your day trip than with an amazing panoramic view at the viewpoint of Piazzale Michelangelo. See all of Florence, in all of its glory, before leaving the beautiful city behind. Hop in the car with your Florentine local and take the scenic road to Chianti. 
Throughout the whole Chianti area, you will notice that most of the shops and businesses are family owned and operated. Go off the beaten path and visit a terracotta pottery business that has served in plenty of important monuments & buildings in Florence like the Church of Santo Spirito, the Church of Sant’Ambrogio, and the Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore. Take a look at their process and final products and let your friendly local explain everything there is to know about this place. 
Another thing that stands out in the Chianti area is its wineries. Your local guide can take you to one at the very top of a mountain; this place only known by the locals is a real hidden gem! Learn about the Chianti wine and enjoy a tasting while your local host informs you about the characteristics of the delicious beverage. 
Explore the local life in the Chianti area by paying a visit to Greve, a medieval town home to unique butchers where you can have some delicious tastings. As part of a personalized experience, a lunch can be arranged at a local butchery/bistro. Try their specialty, salami! With a wide variety of this product and homemade cheeses, get a personalized antipasto tasting. And just above Greve, you can find the local village of Montefioralle. This picturesque place is definitely worth a visit! Experience the real countryside vibe, with amazing views and a relaxing & peaceful atmosphere.
Visit one of the most interesting places of the entire Chianti region for its history and landscapes before going back to Florence, the Monastery Badia a Passignano. If you are lucky, you might enjoy a nice chat with a monk! Hear about the history of this place and what the future holds, walk through its courtyards and explore the inside of this place where you can find a Last Supper masterpiece by Ghirlandaio and other beautiful frescoes. Just note that this place is subjected to availability, but don’t worry, if the monastery is closed, we have found a pretty great alternative for that!

2–3h | from €30

Have you already been to Rome and you you're looking for something special and far from the crowded highlights of big touristic cities? Then choose Civitavecchia short tour!
We wish to make you feel welcomed and pampered! That's why INCITUR LOCAL EXPERIENCE select the most passionate and knowledgeable local guides and the nicest off the beaten path itineraries!
CIVITAVECCHIA AND ITS PORT offers you the opportunity to discover the important history and the amazing pearls of the city which was the port of the Capital of the Roman Empire, while your guide leads you through the quiet old narrow streets disclosing the local traditions and anecdotes! History & Authentic Local Culture: that's the tour which will make you breath and experience the Civitavecchia atmosphere!

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Stop At: Darsena Romana, Civitavecchia, Province of Rome, Lazio

The heart of the city! The port of ancient imperial Rome! Our local passionate guide will show you the roman remains which witnessed the past importance of Civitavecchia as the Port of the Capital of the Roman Empire!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Michelangelo Fortress, Civitavecchia, Province of Rome, Lazio

The architectural masterpiece of one of the greatest architects of the Renaissance: Bramante!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piazza Leandra, Civitavecchia, Province of Rome, Lazio

The tiny and oldest medieval square of the town, within the ancient city walls. In this square you will discover an unexpected, amazing artistic pearl of Civitavecchia!

Duration: 45 minutes

2h | from €102

Join Host Alessandro for either a lunch or dinner. Being a professional Chef and a Sommelier, you can expect to be having a wonderful 4 course meal with the best wines chosen by him, and perhaps some home-made limoncello! Join Alessandro and his girlfriend - both Romans who like cooking, wine, and meeting new people from around the world!

Alessandro and Elena will be delighted to bring you on a culinary journey to taste some authentic flavors of the Roman cuisine, while sharing a hearty conversation together with you over the dining table. If you are simply on a leisure trip to Rome on your own, or with your loved ones, we will be happy to open up our home to you and arrange a dining experience to enjoy tog ether. 
Alessandro and Elena will choose only fresh ingredients to prepare top dishes for you to enjoy. You have the following choices:
Appetizer:
Crostini Romani (a crunchy bread with anchovies and provola cheese)  or
Bruschetta (a crunchy bread with tomatoes).
First course:
Spaghetti with cheese and pepper or
Spaghetti with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and chili pepper or
Spaghetti with basil pesto or
Spaghetti alla Carbonara (with eggs, bacon, cheese, pepper and chili pepper) or
Rigatoni alla Amatriciana (with bacon, tomatoes and chili pepper) or
Fettuccine with porcini mushrooms or
Lasagne bolognesi or
Mezze maniche with cream cheese and sausages or
Risotto with artichokes.
Second course:
Sliced chicken with orange or
Pork steak in red wine or
Meatloaf with pistachios or
Slices of beef with rocket and cheese or
Chicken with herbs and spices or
Meatballs in tomato sauce or
Rolls of beef with tomato sauce or
Eggplant Parmesan.
Sides:
Coleslaw with cherry tomatoes and carrots or
Vegetables gratin or
Grilled vegetables or
Fennel salad with oranges and olives or
Cabbage and anchovy salad or
Mixed salad or
Sauteed chicory or
Beet or
Spinach.
Dessert:
Tony's muffins (with cinnamon and jam, without butter, milk and yeast) or
Roll with hazelnut cream or
Caprese (chocolate and almond cake) or
Brownies or
Cheesecake or
Tart with jam.
Wine is included.
This dining experience will be at Alessandro and Elena's home, so you will get to have a real local experience of what it is like to dine with an Italian family. The house is located a short distance away from the Vatican City and St.Peter's, in a beautiful area. In the summer, we can have dinner together at the garden or the rooftop from where it is possible to enjoy the Roman skyline, over the Vatican city. 

1–2h | from €37

At 'aperitivo' time, Venetians enjoy the typical finger food called "Cicchetti", and great conversation over a glass of wine.
Why do not you come to my real local experience?
We offer:
The opportunity to visit a private Venetian home and discover its splendid hidden garden;
Spritz and the famous Venetian cicchetti;
The comfort to share the knowledge of Venice with a professional guide in her home.
Discover Venice from a different poin of view.
Dear traveler
My purpose is to share your knowledge of the wonderful city of Venice.
Enjoying a few drinks and some tasty Venetian food, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

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My house is just 5 'walking from St.Mark's square

Pass By: St. Mark's Square

3h | from €92

Visit one of Como Lake legendary villas and its botanical gardens
Private Transfer on Venetian style water taxi
Knowledgeable local guide, for a true local experience!

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Stop At: Villa Carlotta, Tremezzina, Lake Como, Lombardy

Allow us to visit the most beautiful villas of Lake Como, Villa Carlotta.
The beautiful villa was built at the end of the XVIIth century by the Milanese marquis Giorgio Clerici in the natural basin between the lake and the mountains, facing the alps and the peninsula of Bellagio.
The villa became a temple of Canova, Thorvaldsen and Hayez: Palamedes, Eros and Psyche, Terpsychore, The last kiss of Romeo and Juliet is only one of the masterpieces that enriches the extraordinary collection. You can not walk around the villa's gardens. These gardens are a blissful botanical serenity made of lovely pathways and floral lanes.


Duration: 1 hour

2h | from €42

Are you a real Italy lover and you want to know more about Italian idioms, gesture and
traditions?
This original orientation tour and chats will give you the chance to learn from a real insider the Italian life-style in a fun and relaxing atmosphere, enjoying as well a delicious aperitif!

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Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Learn how to getting oriented and optimize your time in Florence, discovering what you really like and what you absolutely can’t miss before to leave!
Don’t miss the chance to live a funny local experience with a real insider professional guide, getting in touch with the authentic city mood and immersing yourself in the world-famous Italian culture!
You will walk through the charming Cathedral and Signoria Square, the most famous and celebrated of the city, before to seat for an “aperitivo” and enjoy a pleasant conversation with your personal insider, who will provide you useful tips & tricks.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Obelisco della Piazza dell'Unita italiana, Florence, Tuscany

You will learn how to prepare a good Italian Espresso, which are the typical local products and where to buy them. You’ll get to know everything about Florentine and Italian quirky habits and funny behaviors, discovering a good deal of Italian words, phrases and gestures for which the Italians are so famous all over the world!

Duration: 30 minutes

8 days | from €1

A 8 days-tour to feel and live the beautiful land of Sicily in all its multifaceted aspects: cultural, gastronomical and naturalistic.
This tour combines in-depth cultural visits to stunning Greek settlements, Majestic Baroque towns together with trekking in nature and culinary experiences . Travelers will be deeply involved in hands-on experiences and tailor-made excursions led by our local buddies, who are archaeologists, art historians, food & wine producers, chefs, brought up with a passion for their homeland.

• Discover the most authentic Sicily with the freedom of a self-drive tour
• Hands-on culinary experiences to learn and taste the best of Sicilian gastronomy: a unique palimpsest of customs and fusions stratified over nearly 3000 years, from Greeks to Arabs, from Normans to Spanish. In the spirit of the millenary tradition that car travellers will prepare dishes with the true custodians of Sicilian cooking Mums and Grandmas.
• A unique trekking tour with an expert hiking guide will take travelers among prehistoric rock-cut tombs and medieval rupestrian settlements within the Hyblaen mountains to finally enjoy lunch in a shelter among the cliffs.
• Cultural sightseeing in the most charming Baroque cities of Eastern Sicily: Modica, Noto, Scicli, Ragusa and Syracuse
• Meet the locals: from a local diary farm to a “women’s” winery, from a pottery artisan to a chocolate maker, our local experiences will uncover the deepest parts of an island defined by its people and stories. These stories narrate centuries-old traditions, the efforts and genius of Sicilian inhabitants, friendly and passionate people that hardly try to perpetuate the tradition of almost extinct jobs

8 days | from €2

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable 8 day culinary and cultural experience at the historic Villa Pandolfini estate, on the hills over Florence. Enjoy an intimate interaction with the owners as you discover the Tuscan way of life first hand and tantalise your senses with the flavours of the estate. You’ll love discovering the estates private villa, wine cellar and olive grove. Under the guidance of our professional chefs, gain hands-on experience as you learn the secrets of Tuscan cooking, preparing 5 course meals. Explore some of the region's most picturesque and unique destinations on the many included tours of the program.

Day 1 (D)
Arrival to Villa Pandolfini Estate after lunch and settle into accommodation. Relax & freshen up for the ‘Benvenuto’ dinner in the historic villa or medieval castle torre. A fun & easy way to get to know everyone including the owners & chefs. Prosecco tasting & a 4 course meal served with wine.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
An authentic travel experience taking in the delights of Tuscany. Head south & stop in the medieval walled town of Monteriggioni. Visit magnificent hilltop villages & castles such as Montalcino & experience a unique Brunello wine tasting & cellar tour. Lunch in a typical local trattoria. Discover a 12th century hidden abbey & Pienza, a quaint village famous for pecorino cheese. Dinner at a local pizzeria.
Day 3 (B,L)
Breakfast in your villa before beginning your first cooking class. Hot mocha coffee to greet you. Our professional Italian chef will explain the day’s menu & present you with your cookbook & apron to start your culinary experience! After a 5 course cooking class you will sit down around the long Tuscan table to enjoy your creations. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the grounds of the estate or opt to choose an additional activity. Dinner can be enjoyed at your villa, a glass of Chianti wine, cheese & meat platter from your basket.
Day 4 (B,L,D)
Set off to Florence where you will meet your guide for a historic walking tour, followed by Mercato Centrale to experience a real part of Florentine gastronomic history enjoyed by locals for centuries. Lunch in a charming Osteria. Free time to explore the city or visit a famous museum. Tonight we will share a memorable dinner.
Day 5 (B,L)
Roll up your sleeves & add another 5 courses to your culinary repertoire. Free afternoon for optional tours such as Chianti & San Gimignano or explore on your own & visit the charming towns of Pisa or Siena.
Day 6 (B,L)
Your third cooking class! Indulge in the epic feast you created, complemented by the estates own Chianti wine & extra virgin olive oil. Free afternoon to relax. 
Day 7 (B, L, D)
Rare tour of a Medici Residence, medieval hamlet & ceramics factory or local wine & cheese farm.
Leave 9am for coffee & pastries, continue to nearby ceramic factory, see how they paint & produce the beautiful ceramics. Picturesque drive through the countryside to Poggio A Caiano for a tour of a Medici Villa, built for Lorenzo the Magnificent,an architectural triumph of the 1400's. Lunch at a picturesque hamlet & take in the incredible view. Back to the villa to relax, pack & freshen. Tonight you will enjoy your last cooking class where you will prepare the farewell dinner and receive your graduation certificates.
Day 8 (B)
Checkout & departure.

17 days | from €3384

This Italian adventure takes in some of the most stunning and ancient sites in history.

Explore the bustling streets of Rome and then travel through truly beautiful countryside past villas, vineyards and rolling hills as you visit historical sites like Pompeii, Lecce and the Sassi dwellings in Matera.

There's plenty of free time available to explore the area and take in the sights at your own pace, whether you want to indulge in food and wine or visit local sights and enjoy local experiences.

Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Naples / Pompeii
Day 3: Pompeii
Day 4: Mt Vesuvius / Sorrento
Day 5: Sorrento
Day 6: Amalfi
Day 7: Positano / Amalfi
Day 8: Amalfi
Day 9: Amalfi
Day 10: Trani
Day 11: Trani
Day 12: Lecce
Day 13: Lecce
Day 14: Ostuni / Alberobello
Day 15: Matera
Day 16: Matera / Bari
Day 17: Bari

5–8 days | from €450

Hike through beautiful itineraries off the beaten paths among nature and spectacular views
Stay in one of the characteristic sea villages with its colourful house
Taste locally produced wines in a nice bar in Manarola
Enjoy a dinner in typical restaurant with sea food specialities

Day 1: Cinque Terre
Arrival in Manarola (nearest airports: Genoa & Pisa). Check-in at the booked hotel. Upon arrival you will receive a welcome package containing information about the territory and proposals for your visits to the Cinque Terre. The package also comes with the Cinque Terre Card Train and the vouchers for a dinner and a wine tasting.
Dinner in a characteristic restaurant in Manarola or Corniglia. You will be offered a menu with fish specialities. Overnight.
Day 2: Panoramic Trail from Corniglia to Manarola
After breakfast, hike on one of the most beautiful trails of the Cinque Terre, the panoramic trail from Corniglia via Volastra to Manarola. It leads through the marvelous vineyards on terrace fields, built and maintained by the local winegrowers. In the afternoon you have an appointment at a wine bar and ancient wine cellar in Manarola, where you have a wine tasting of 3 local wines and little typical snacks. Dinner at leisure.
Day 3: On ancient Pilgrimage Path from Vernazza to Rio Maggiore
Breakfast. Today hike on an ancient pilgrimage path from the picturesque village Vernazza up to the sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio. Thereafter the path continues offering wonderful views over the sea through the Mediterra-nean shrub land until the sanctuary of Madonna di Soviore. The trails ends in Monterosso, the largest village of the Cinque Terre which has a beautiful beach. Dinner at leisure. Overnight.
Day 4: Spectacular trail from Riomaggiore to Portovenere
Hike the spectacular trail from Riomaggiore to Portovenere which lasts about 5 hours. Enjoy a varied path and an incomparable panorama over the steep coast of the southern part of the Cinque Terre coast.
Return by public ferry boat. Dinner at leisure. Overnight.
Day 5: Departure or Tour extension
Check out and departure. Or tour extension.
Proposed Tour Extension
Day 5: Hike around Palmaria island
From La Spezia, emabark on public ferry to reach the secluded Palmaria island. Hike on an off the beaten track trail, with beautiful views to Portovenere and over the Gulf of Poets. Enjoy the slow rhytm of a suggestive small Island before going back to Cinque Terre. Dinner at leisure and overnight.
Day 6: Hike around Levanto
In the morning transfer to Levanto by train. From here start a spectacular path among olive groves and ancient hamlets. Return to your accommodation for the overnight.
Day 7: Time at leisure/ extra activities
Enjoy some time at leisure on the seaside or book one extra activities. You can choose among unique local experiences: pesto course, market tour with cooking class, fishing tour from Vernazza, sunset boat excursion, visit to Carrara Marble Quarries on jeep 4×4, boat tour to Portofino.
Return to your accommodation for the overnight.
Day 8: Goodbye
Check out and departure. (Transfer to Genoa or Pisa airport, or to Tuscany for extension – not included)