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Wine & Food Tasting Tours of Italy
Italy is one of the world's greatest culinary destinations. Each region offers its own distinctive cuisine, wines and food traditions developed over centuries. Our Wine & Food Tasting Tours allow travelers to experience Italy through its vineyards, traditional markets, family farms and historic towns.
From the famous vineyards of Tuscany to the truffle hills of Piedmont and the seafood traditions of Sicily, these tours combine sightseeing with unforgettable culinary experiences.
1. Tuscany Wine & Food Discovery Tour – 5 Days
Day 1 – Florence
Arrival in Florence. Evening welcome dinner featuring traditional Tuscan dishes.
Day 2 – Chianti Wine Region
Travel through the Chianti hills. Visit two vineyards and enjoy guided wine tastings of Chianti Classico.
Day 3 – San Gimignano & Vernaccia Wine
Explore the medieval towers of San Gimignano and taste the famous Vernaccia white wine.
Day 4 – Tuscan Cooking Experience
Participate in a hands-on cooking class at a countryside farmhouse and enjoy lunch with local wines.
Day 5 – Departure
Return to Florence for departure.
2. Piedmont Truffle & Barolo Wine Tour – 6 Days
Day 1 – Turin
Arrival in Turin and evening introduction to Piedmont cuisine.
Day 2 – Alba Truffle Region
Visit the town of Alba and join a truffle hunting excursion with local experts.
Day 3 – Barolo Vineyards
Wine tasting in Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards.
Day 4 – Langhe Hills
Explore charming villages and enjoy traditional Piedmont dishes.
Day 5 – Cheese & Chocolate
Visit local cheese producers and a traditional chocolate maker.
Day 6 – Departure
3. Sicily Culinary & Wine Journey – 7 Days
Day 1 – Palermo
Arrival in Palermo and introduction to Sicilian street food culture.
Day 2 – Palermo Markets
Guided visit to traditional markets and tasting of local specialties.
Day 3 – Marsala Wine Region
Visit historic Marsala wine cellars and enjoy wine tastings.
Day 4 – Agrigento
Explore the Valley of the Temples followed by a Sicilian dinner experience.
Day 5 – Mount Etna Vineyards
Wine tasting on the slopes of Mount Etna.
Day 6 – Taormina
Cooking class and seafood tasting.
Day 7 – Departure from Catania
4. Emilia-Romagna Gourmet Tour – 5 Days
Day 1 – Bologna
Arrival in Bologna, Italy’s gastronomic capital.
Day 2 – Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar
Visit producers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and traditional balsamic vinegar.
Day 3 – Parma Ham Experience
Tour a Parma ham factory and enjoy tasting sessions.
Day 4 – Italian Cooking Class
Learn to prepare fresh pasta such as tagliatelle and tortellini.
Day 5 – Departure
5. Veneto Wine & Prosecco Tour – 4 Days
Day 1 – Venice
Arrival in Venice and evening wine tasting.
Day 2 – Prosecco Hills
Travel to the Prosecco region between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
Day 3 – Verona
Visit Verona and enjoy Amarone wine tasting.
Day 4 – Departure
Contact Exotic Italy Tours for prices, availability and customized wine and food tasting tours in Italy.
