De-stress and Get Nourished - Italian style

A customized trip led by a local. We are not your standard tour. We take you off the beaten path and go where most tours don't. 

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Breathtaking beauty, ancient architecture, delicious Italian cuisine, Tuscan wineries... all with time to relax.

 Stay in 4 star hotels

Adventure with Barb , Elaine  & Benedetto for the curated experience of a lifetime!

The Pleasures of Sicily 

 I have been to Italy several times but never to Sicily. My favorite parts of the trip were seeing the ruins. Having our guide, Salvatore, explain the history of the country was amazing. Our cooking class with Fiora was wonderful. We started at the food market and purchased what we were going to cook.  We followed that up with a boat cruise around the coast and a swim in the Mediterranean. So refreshing! We went to an Organic farm (where all the animals roamed free) and made ricotta cheese and had a 10 course meal served to us. Everything came from the farm. Everything!! Another day we went to Modica and learned about the origins of chocolate and even made some.

The trip could not have been more perfect. We did a good deal of sightseeing and had enough down time. The cost of the trip was very affordable, considering all the perks that were included. Any travel agency here in the states could not meet the standard of this trip at the cost offered to us. I only have praise and gratitude to express about this experience. They gave me memories and good feelings to carry through life, which is so appreciated by me. 

Nancy A. - New Jersey

My visit to the Apulia Region of Italy

As soon as I saw Barb Minemier’s “youtube” video promoting the trip to the Puglia region of Italy, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. Barb is a Nutrition Coach  and her goal was to provide people with the experience of living the life of a local in Puglia. This trip did not disappoint. She and travel agent, Benedetto Perrone thought of every detail to make this trip special. From the welcome cocktail hour to the cooking class where we learned how to make- sagne n'cannulate- one of the pastas of the region, to the many fabulous home cooked meals. They really took care of every detail and made sure we were well-fed and that our glasses were never empty of wine. 

I loved learning about the different cheeses of the region through our visit to the local dairy farm where we met Anna, the owner and her wonderful mother. They treated us to a wine and cheese tasting after our tour of the farm where we saw how the cheese was made. Our trip to the olive oil mill where we harvested our own olives and learned from a professional olive oil taster was awesome! I never knew olives tasted bitter off the tree! At one point we found Carmella getting on her bike to pick fresh local greens for dinner. If that doesn’t represent the life of a local then I don’t know what does. 

Jen A. - North carolina

Siena is likely Italy's loveliest medieval city, and a trip worth making even if you are in Tuscany for just a few days. Siena's heart is its central piazza known as Il Campo,

known worldwide for the famous Palio Run - a horse race run around the piazza two times every summer. 

We will be in staying in Siena for 4 nights.

Dinner Included

We will explore the city of Monteriggioni, an enchanting old town that  amazes with a lot of charm and coziness. It is a walled town known for its medieval fortifications and watchtowers.  The castle walls offer views of the surrounding Chianti region. We will have lunch and then the tour continues to San Gimignano, the epitome of a Tuscan hill town. About 25 miles from both Florence and Siena, it's the region's glamour girl!

Lunch Included

At 3:00 pm we will board our bus  to Montalcino, a beautiful historical town perched in a hilltop in Tuscany known for its Brunello di Montalcino wine.  We will go to the Poggio Antico Winery, learn about the production process and drink the wine! After leaving the winery we will stop in the heart of the tuscan countryside and have dinner.

Dinner Included

This beautiful Renaissance hilltown, which still adheres to its medieval plan, is embedded in a picture-postcard landscape: every way you turn, you are confronted with the iconic image of the Tuscan countryside. It is known for its vino nobile red wine. 

We continue our tour in Pienza and enjoy a private tour of the "Podere il Casale" farm: from the stables to the dairy where a demonstration of the production of the first salt cheese and cooking class all while taking in the beauty of the  sprawling countryside.

Lunch/Dinner included depending on time

Lucca is one of the cities most loved in all of Tuscany, a stop that should not be missed. There is no need to say that Lucca, the city of 100 churches, can’t be visited in just one day, but it may be enough to taste its essence and glimpse its artistic treasures to make you want to return and spend more time exploring its more hidden attractions." 

We leave Lucca and on to Monterosso al mare.

We will be staying in Cinque Terre for 3 nights

Includes Dinner

Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In each of the 5 towns, colorful houses and vineyards cling to steep terraces, harbors are filled with fishing boats and trattorias turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region famous sauce, pesto. The Sentiero Azzurro cliffside hiking trail links the villages and offers sweeping sea vistas.

This day is yours to go to the beach, get a massage, relax by the pool or tour the 5 towns.

Tour the towns via train or boat - passes are included

Rapallo is a charming coastal town on the Italian riviera. The colorful houses that climb the mountain base are typical of Ligurian architecture, and the narrow streets that meander these intricately designed structures offer sweeping views over the Gulf of Genoa.

Next up - Santa Margherita Ligure the seaside with a port, this town is the mood of the Ligurian Riviera with its nice colorful buildings and prestigious hotels. Absolutely charming!

Portofino is a picturesque fishing village with multicolored houses facing a harbor with crystalline green water. It became famous for its “Dolce Vita”; in fact, many actors, actresses, pop stars, and rich nobles began to frequent it for its sunsets, breathtaking views, and exclusive parties.

Meeting with the hotel guide for departure by train to Rapallo, (train included)  after our visit  we will take the boat to reach Portofino!

After touring Portofino  we will have lunch and enjoy free time before leaving for Santa Margherita Ligure by boat, the last leg of the tour. 

Lunch Included

Florence is one of Italy's most popular cities to visit. Not only is Florence the art capital of the world, it's a gorgeous city with streets to wander, towers to climb, great places to go shopping, and lots of gelato to eat. I find Florence to be one of the most charming cities.

Departure by bus to Florence and meet up with guide for the walking tour of the city center with entrance to Accademia Gallery , Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace. Free time on your own.

We will be staying in Florence for 2 nights.

Lunch Included

Florence is the city of love. The little cobblestone streets, the architecture, the history and art, and the cute cafes, make this famous city one of the most visited in Italy. So much to see and the day is all yours to plan.

Dinner is included

Transport to Florence Airport

We hope you enjoyed your time with us. Perhaps you will join us on our next adventure.

With much appreciation,

Barb, Elaine, and Benny