Wine is a cornerstone of Italian culture, and understanding its deep roots is key to appreciating the country’s indulgences. At Italy Luxury Tours, we specialize in creating bespoke tours of Italy’s premier wineries and vineyards. Our goal is to tailor your dream wine tour in Italy, offering a chance to uncover the unique stories behind every bottle and to savor the distinct flavors with each sip. In this guide, we simplify the planning of Italian wine tours, providing recommendations on the best wine-tasting destinations and showcasing some of our most popular itineraries and packages.
Discover winemaking with expert guides.
For the serious wine connoisseur, every bottle tells a story. We aim to engage all wine lovers and those curious about Italian wines by guiding them on unforgettable journeys into the heart of Italy’s winemaking. Our tours, led by seasoned guides, delve into the history and stories behind each bottle. This isn’t just a wine tour—it’s an immersive cultural experience that allows you to deeply appreciate Italy’s rich hospitality and winemaking traditions.
Tailoring your journey through Italy’s vineyards
With years of experience in travel, we pride ourselves on curating exciting wine tours tailored to each traveler’s preferences. Whether you’re drawn to the volcanic slopes of Sicily’s wineries or the rolling hills of Tuscany’s vineyards, we’ll help you select a region that suits your taste. Each wine tour in Italy is meticulously planned by our expert team and includes luxury accommodations, private transfers, a personal driver, and a knowledgeable local guide who speaks your language.
A holistic Italian wine and culinary experience
Our Italian wine tours are more than just wine tasting—they’re a journey into the heart of regional cuisine. With Italy Luxury Tours, you’ll have opportunities to sample and learn about local culinary traditions. This approach ensures a well-rounded experience, immersing you in the iconic flavors, aromas, and ingredients of authentic Italian cuisine. We handle all the details, guaranteeing a personalized and stress-free holiday that combines the best of Italy’s wine and food culture.
Where to go
Each Italian region has a one-of-a-kind culture and tradition of creating memorable food and wine experiences. We offer Italian wine tours that allow you to get to know every region’s authentic flavors with a touch of luxury. We have carefully curated these tour packages to provide a personalized experience. By collaborating with local experts, sommeliers, and well-known chefs, we can deliver exclusive tour packages with exciting activities you cannot find in standard tours. These include private cooking classes, exclusive wine tastings, and a look behind the scenes of local wine production.
Additionally, we offer bespoke wine tour packages to suit your interests and exact preferences. If you have specific vineyards or wineries you would like to see and explore, tell our travel planners, and we will tailor a custom itinerary for you.
Here are some of the wine regions to consider for your wine tour in Italy:
Tuscany
Allow us to bring you to the region’s top wine estates through our Tuscany food and wine tour and discover the most delicate wines. Our itinerary includes the wineries in Montalcino and Montepulciano and the medieval towns and wine estates of Siena, Chianti, and San Gimignano.
We also have an exclusive Piedmont and Tuscany Wine Tour that takes you to the Langhe region in Alba for internationally recognized wine-tasting tours highly regarded by the media. After this, we bring you to Florence for cooking classes and a walking tour of the city’s historical heart.
Umbria
Tuscany and Umbria have many things in common, like parmesan cheese, organic wines, and prosciutto. Sample all these flavors through our Tuscany and Umbria Culinary Tour. Our private Italy vacation package will take you on exclusive wine tours in Assisi, Montefalco, and the villages of Chianti.
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast is a uniquely breathtaking destination epitomized by its awe-inspiring sunsets, amazing bay views, and puzzle-like village houses. However, it is also a great place to sample Neapolitan food and wines. Allow us to introduce the Flavors of Amalfi Coast with this exclusive tour that includes cooking classes and wine tours in Southern Italy. In addition, you can discover the best wines that go well with Neapolitan cuisine, mozzarella, and olive oil.
Veneto
Venice is often associated with its canals and gondolas, but it’s also a great starting point for sampling the Veneto region’s famous wines. We can take you there with our Beyond Venice Enogastronomic Tour. After Venice, we will bring you Verona, Treviso, Conegliano, Valdobbiadene, and Lake Garda for more wine tours.
Friuli
Besides Veneto, the Friuli Collio area is another must-see wine region home to world-famous white wines that go well with the local fare and cheeses. Let our Friuli and Veneto Food and Wine Tour make the most of your wine-tasting journey as we take you to other places along the way, such as Treviso, the Palladian Villas, Verona, and Lake Garda.
Piedmont
Truffles go well with wines, especially when both come from Piedmont. Let us take you to this wonderful region known for its historic castles and amazing vineyards that produce some of the world’s best red wines. Book our Piedmont Castles, Truffles, and Wine for a one-of-a-kind medieval wine experience.
Po Valley
Also called the Italian Food Valley, Po Valley has a privileged location between the Apennines and the Alps. Its natural environment affords it plenty of fresh air and gentle waters that contribute to its one-of-a-kind wines and culinary traditions. Discover these with our Po Valley Towns Food and Wine Tour and enjoy an exclusive experience that includes cooking lessons and a more intimate look at making balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
Alto Adige
Like Veneto, Alto Adige is home to some of Italy’s amazing wineries and wine bars sitting in medieval villages that have been standing since the 16th century. Visiting these regions gives you insights into why ancient Romans loved their wines. If you collect fine wines, this is one of the Italian wine tours that can take you to Lake Garda, where you can get a bottle or two of authentic Custoza white wine.
Southern Italy
Whether visiting Italy for the first time or returning to savor its flavors, our Rome and Amalfi Coast Food and Wine tour is for you. This 11-night, 12-day adventure will introduce Neapolitan and Roman flavors and the Amalfi Coast experience. Another remarkable aspect of this journey is a tour of Sorrento and Capri, where you can indulge in Southern Italian wines.
If you cannot wait to taste Italian wines, call +1 (855) 539 0045 and book your ideal wine tour in Italy. As seasoned travel operators, we can also provide bespoke Italian wine tours with all the activities you want to experience.
