Food, Wine and Sunshine in Italy

Italy has always been synonymous with excellent wine and decadent food. Italians put their heart into everything they do and as a result, they have given the world some of the most loved dishes, such as pizza and gelato, and some of the best wines, such as the world-renowned Chianti. If you are passionate about food and wine and want to enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience, then this is the perfect trip for you. Explore Rome and its must-see sights, learn to cook a pizza like a true Italian, and visit a unique vineyard on the Amalfi Coast. Throughout the trip you will experience the local cuisine, discover amazing Italian wines and soak in the gentle sun bathing the Sorrentine Peninsula.

Trip Highlights

• Tour of the classical sights of Rome
• Food tour of Sorrento 
• Pizza cooking class
• Authentic food experiences in family-run restaurants
• Wine farm tour in the Amalfi Coast
• Wine-tasting in local vineyards
  
  

Further Details

Places visited: Rome (1 night), Sorrento (2 nights), Maiori/Amalfi Coast (2 nights), Rome (1 night)

Dates: On Request

Price: $1,515 per person

Best for... Cuisine / Wine / Culture / Leisure & Relaxation / Sunshine

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Rome!

On arrival in Rome airport, you will be taken via private transfer directly to your hotel. After you have checked in, our tour guide will take you on a VIP Tour of Rome's classic sights, such as the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain, after which you will have dinner in an authentic Roman restaurant.

Day 2 - VIP Sorento food tour with dinner

After breakfast, your private driver will take you to Rome train station by private transfer, where you will board a high-speed train to Naples. After arriving at your hotel in Sorrento by private transfer, your private tour guide will take you on food tour of Sorrento, which will conclude with dinner in a typical Sorrentine restaurant.

Day 3 - Pizza cooking class

Being close to Naples (the birthplace of the pizza), Sorrento is the perfect coastal destination to enjoy authentic pizza and you can also indulge in a little limoncello made with the freshest lemons that grow in the groves around the city. Experience a truly friendly welcome by the 'Pizzaiolo', then settle into the pleasant atmosphere of the restaurant. Dress in an apron and chef’s hat to begin your lesson of how to craft an Italian style pizza. You will enjoy the experience of making your own pizza and be involved in the acrobatics of the chef as they demonstrate the process and introduce the ingredients. You will have the opportunity to try a few varieties of authentic Italian pizza throughout your lesson. Finish the lesson by tasting your handmade pizza.

Day 4 - Dinner in the Amalfi Coast 

After breakfast, our driver will take you from your hotel in Sorrento directly to your hotel in the Maiori, on the Amalfi Coast. After checking in, you will enjoy a decadent dinner in a traditional, local restaurant.

Day 5 - Wine farm tour with wine tasting and lunch

Visit the wine cellar of Tenuta San Francesco and you enjoy a unique and authentic experience. In an 18th-century farm situated in the green regional park of Lattari Mountains, you will have the opportunity to taste the Costa d’Amalfi DOC wines, home-made salami, cheese and other seasonal local farm produce. You will enjoy an unforgettable experience rediscovering the old aromas and flavors of a rural land. Your wine experience includes a guided wine tour with professional staff and wine-tasting and lunch, as part of a private visit.

Day 6 - Dinner in Rome

Today, your private driver will take you from your hotel in Maiori to your hotel in Rome. After checking in, you will enjoy a decadent dinner made of authentic cuisine at a popular restaurant, where you can enjoy local favourites and that famously passionate Italian food culture.

Day 7 - Goodbye Italy!

As your trip indulging in Italian food, wine and culture comes to an end today, your private driver will take you from your hotel to Rome airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

• 6 nights accommodation in selected hotels in Rome, Sorrento and Maiori
• Arrangement at hotels in room with en-suite, air con and WiFi
• Double or twin beds in each room (single-occupancy available)
• 6 Breakfasts included every day in hotel
• 6 Amazing food/wine experiences in family run restaurants/authentic eateries
• Tour of the classical sights of Rome
• Wine farm Visit and Tasting
• Pizza Cooking Class
• Food tour of Sorrento 
• Skip-the-line entry tickets for all sites and museums
• Transfers in cars/coaches where appropriate
• Trains tickets where appropriate
• English-speaking assistance and local tour guide representative on-hand throughout the trip
• 24/7 helpdesk assistance with offices throughout Italy

For more information or to book contact our team on +44 1223 637328 or click here to send us an inquiry.