Vacation Calendar
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2024 Calendar for: ALL LOCATIONS & TOURS
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2025 Calendar for: ALL LOCATIONS & TOURS
Welcome to our 2025 Vacation Calendar!
Please note that if you don't see a date listed on calendar for 2025, we may be able to accommodate you and add it to our calendar with the itinerary of your choice. Additionally, if the "Spaces Remaining" column of a listed week is green, we may be able to change to a different itinerary if you are the first to reserve that week. Simply ask us.
Dates | Itinerary | Space | Price /pp* |
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Apr 7 -
18, 2025
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Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure - 12 Amazing Days from Coast to Coast!
The Sicilian Experience as it is meant to be! Your All-Inclusive Extended Vacation brings together Luxury and Immersion. Not only is the Food Amazing - At your Hands-On Cooking Classes you will be learning to make local and regional favorites. Enjoy Off-Road Adventure on the Mt. Etna Volcano - Exclusive Dining at Local Wineries - Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including The Greek Ruins at Agrigento - Siracusa - Catania - A Palermo Food Tour and much more! Seasonal Price: $6,595.00 |
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Seasonal Price: $6,595.00 |
Apr 26 -
May 3, 2025
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Culture, Cooking, Wine and Family - Discover Beautiful Portugal: The Little Country with a Very Big Heart
An All-Inclusive Week based in Porto at Luxury Accommodations in front of the Duoro River, this vacation features Cultural Immersion with Wonderful Friends. We'll Live as the Locals with Excursions and Experiences including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vineyards of the Douro Valley - Exclusive Dining and Wine Pairing at Family-Run Wineries - Artisan Workshops of Filigree and Pastry Classes. Off-Road Excursion with Friends. Porto Street Food and City Tour. Visits to Breathtaking Towns like Villa Real and Viana do Castelo. Cook Amazing Local Dishes and Experience Portuguese Traditions of Art and Culture like never before! Seasonal Price: $4,895.00 |
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Seasonal Price: $4,895.00 |
Apr 26 -
May 3, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: The tastes and aromas of Spring are here! Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! Seasonal Price: $4,695.00 |
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Seasonal Price: $4,695.00 |
May 3 -
10, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: Poppy Season & Tuscany Fields of Green! Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! Seasonal Price: $4,795.00 |
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Seasonal Price: $4,795.00 |
May 3 -
10, 2025
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Private Group: Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast w. Garlic Mike and Traci! (Villa Eremo)
Private Group - Garlic Mike & Traci Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty with Garlic Mike and Traci during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. This is a private group trip and available only to the guests of Garlic Mike and Traci. Private |
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Private |
May 3 -
10, 2025
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Culinary Treasures of Bologna, Venice, Michelin Stars and Exotic Cars
Experience Italian City Life in the Culinary Capital of Italy. An All-Inclusive Week with Family and Friends - Featuring Hands-On Home-Style Cooking Classes in a Private Country Villa - Cooking Class with a Michelin-Star Chef - Exclusive visits with Small, Family-Run, Local Artisan Producers of Prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Traditional Balsamico di Modena & Fabulous Wines - Excursions to Venice, Modena, The Ferrari Museum, The Lamborghini Factory and so much more! Seasonal Price: $4895 $4,895.00 |
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Seasonal Price: $4895 $4,895.00 |
May 3 -
10, 2025
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Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany
Highlight: The Tuscan fields are flowing and green! Enjoy a week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. Seasonal Price: $4,895.00 |
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Seasonal Price: $4,895.00 |
May 6 -
17, 2025
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Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure - 12 Amazing Days from Coast to Coast!
The Sicilian Experience as it is meant to be! Your All-Inclusive Extended Vacation brings together Luxury and Immersion. Not only is the Food Amazing - At your Hands-On Cooking Classes you will be learning to make local and regional favorites. Enjoy Off-Road Adventure on the Mt. Etna Volcano - Exclusive Dining at Local Wineries - Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including The Greek Ruins at Agrigento - Siracusa - Catania - A Palermo Food Tour and much more! $6,795.00 |
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$6,795.00 |
May 10 -
17, 2025
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Private Group: Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun with Garlic Mike and Traci!
Highlight: Welcome Back to Soriano with Mike and Traci! Another culinary and culturally imersive vacation week! With lots of new experiences! This is a private group trip and available only to the guests of Garlic Mike and Traci. Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more!Private |
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Private |
May 10 -
17, 2025
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Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany
Highlight: The Tuscan fields are flowing and green! Enjoy a week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. Seasonal Price: $4,895.00 |
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Seasonal Price: $4,895.00 |
May 17 -
24, 2025
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Wine, Cooking, Castles and Truffles in the Enchanting Valleys of Roero and Barolo
Your week of cultural immersion and local experiences is set amidst the stunning backdrop of one of the most pristine and gorgeous wine regions in all of Italy. You will be treated to Exclusive Tastings and Pairings with some of Italy's Very Best Wines, in some remarkable settings. You'll be Cooking Wonderful Italian Dishes with local chefs. Your excursions will take you on a Truffle Hunt, or discovering the Historic Cafés of Torino. You will learn to make your own Gelato and your own Perfume or Cologne! Take a trip high in the Italian Alps! Some fabulous dining experiences and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
May 17 -
24, 2025
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Culture, Cooking, Wine and Family - Discover Beautiful Portugal: The Little Country with a Very Big Heart
An All-Inclusive Week based in Porto at Luxury Accommodations in front of the Duoro River, this vacation features Cultural Immersion with Wonderful Friends. We'll Live as the Locals with Excursions and Experiences including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vineyards of the Douro Valley - Exclusive Dining and Wine Pairing at Family-Run Wineries - Artisan Workshops of Filigree and Pastry Classes. Off-Road Excursion with Friends. Porto Street Food and City Tour. Visits to Breathtaking Towns like Villa Real and Viana do Castelo. Cook Amazing Local Dishes and Experience Portuguese Traditions of Art and Culture like never before! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
May 17 -
24, 2025
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Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany
Highlight: The Tuscan fields are flowing and green! Enjoy a week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
May 17 -
24, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: The tastes and aromas of Spring are here! Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! Seasonal Price: $4,895.00 |
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Seasonal Price: $4,895.00 |
May 18 -
25, 2025
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Private Group: Western Sicily & the Undiscovered Northern Coast with Garlic Mike and Traci!
Travel to some truly fabulous and off-the-beaten path destinations on this one-of-a-kind Sicilian adventure! This is a private group trip and available only to the guests of Garlic Mike and Traci. Private |
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Private |
May 20 -
31, 2025
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Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure - 12 Amazing Days from Coast to Coast!
The Sicilian Experience as it is meant to be! Your All-Inclusive Extended Vacation brings together Luxury and Immersion. Not only is the Food Amazing - At your Hands-On Cooking Classes you will be learning to make local and regional favorites. Enjoy Off-Road Adventure on the Mt. Etna Volcano - Exclusive Dining at Local Wineries - Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including The Greek Ruins at Agrigento - Siracusa - Catania - A Palermo Food Tour and much more! $6,795.00 |
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$6,795.00 |
May 24 -
31, 2025
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Authentic Croatia Revealed: Savoring Friendships and Family On The Dalmatian Coast!
We are proud to announce our newest destination - Split, Croatia!!! Click on this for more Information and Itinerary details about this vacation destination in Croatia! It all starts with Family and Friends... During your 8 Day, 7 Night, All-Inclusive vacation, you will discover the wonders of Split and the Dalmatian Coast that most visitors never have the opportunity to do. You wll be immersed in the local community and participating in the traditions of this country that is rich in history and culture. Our friends here will be sharing their lives, homes and private hideaways with us throughout the week. Our accommodations are in an historic neighborhood just outside the historic walled fortress of the Diocletian Palace. And just a few minutes walk to the Adriatic Sea with its beautiful boardwalk and stunning views of the nearby islands. Almost everything we do here will be private and exclusive experiences designed especially for us and our guests! This includes cooking classes and other amazing dining experiences that will leave you in awe! You will also have exclusive visits to Hvar and Brac Island...And more! $4,895.00 |
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$4,895.00 |
May 24 -
31, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Eremo)
It truly is like living the dream... Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. $6,395.00 |
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$6,395.00 |
May 31 -
Jun 7, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Eremo)
It truly is like living the dream... Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. $6,395.00 |
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$6,395.00 |
Jun 7 -
14, 2025
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Wine, Cooking, Castles and Truffles in the Enchanting Valleys of Roero and Barolo
Your week of cultural immersion and local experiences is set amidst the stunning backdrop of one of the most pristine and gorgeous wine regions in all of Italy. You will be treated to Exclusive Tastings and Pairings with some of Italy's Very Best Wines, in some remarkable settings. You'll be Cooking Wonderful Italian Dishes with local chefs. Your excursions will take you on a Truffle Hunt, or discovering the Historic Cafés of Torino. You will learn to make your own Gelato and your own Perfume or Cologne! Take a trip high in the Italian Alps! Some fabulous dining experiences and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Jun 7 -
14, 2025
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Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany
Highlight: The wheat is flowing like in Gladiator. and ready for harvesting! Enjoy a week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Jun 7 -
14, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: Everything in the garden is fresh and perfect for our cooking! Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Jun 10 -
21, 2025
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Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure - 12 Amazing Days from Coast to Coast!
The Sicilian Experience as it is meant to be! Your All-Inclusive Extended Vacation brings together Luxury and Immersion. Not only is the Food Amazing - At your Hands-On Cooking Classes you will be learning to make local and regional favorites. Enjoy Off-Road Adventure on the Mt. Etna Volcano - Exclusive Dining at Local Wineries - Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including The Greek Ruins at Agrigento - Siracusa - Catania - A Palermo Food Tour and much more! $6,795.00 |
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$6,795.00 |
Jun 14 -
21, 2025
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Authentic Croatia Revealed: Savoring Friendships and Family On The Dalmatian Coast!
We are proud to announce our newest destination - Split, Croatia!!! Click on this for more Information and Itinerary details about this vacation destination in Croatia! It all starts with Family and Friends... During your 8 Day, 7 Night, All-Inclusive vacation, you will discover the wonders of Split and the Dalmatian Coast that most visitors never have the opportunity to do. You wll be immersed in the local community and participating in the traditions of this country that is rich in history and culture. Our friends here will be sharing their lives, homes and private hideaways with us throughout the week. Our accommodations are in an historic neighborhood just outside the historic walled fortress of the Diocletian Palace. And just a few minutes walk to the Adriatic Sea with its beautiful boardwalk and stunning views of the nearby islands. Almost everything we do here will be private and exclusive experiences designed especially for us and our guests! This includes cooking classes and other amazing dining experiences that will leave you in awe! You will also have exclusive visits to Hvar and Brac Island...And more! $4,895.00 |
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$4,895.00 |
Jun 14 -
21, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: It is Sunflower Season in the area! Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Jun 14 -
21, 2025
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Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany
Highlight: The wheat is flowing like in Gladiator. and the Sunflowers are beginning to bloom! Enjoy a week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Jun 21 -
28, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Eremo)
It truly is like living the dream... Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. $6,395.00 |
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$6,395.00 |
Jun 21 -
28, 2025
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Culture. Cooking, Wine, Family and a Festival! - Discover Beautiful Portugal: The Little Country with a Very Big Heart!
Experience the City-Wide Festival of São João on June 23rd! An All-Inclusive Week based in Porto at Luxury Accommodations in front of the Duoro River, this vacation features Cultural Immersion with Wonderful Friends. We'll Live as the Locals with Excursions and Experiences including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vineyards of the Douro Valley Exclusive Dining and Wine Pairing at Family-Run Wineries - Artisan Workshops of Filigree and Pastry Classes. Off-Road Excursion with Friends. Porto Street Food and City Tour. This week also has us participating in the Once-a-Year, Festival of São João! It's an amazing event that takes place all over the city! Think...Great Food - Wine - Fireworks , Head-Boppers and Fun! Visits to Breathtaking Towns like Villa Real and Viana do Castelo. Cook Amazing Local Dishes and Experience Portuguese Traditions of Art and Culture like never before! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Jun 23 -
30, 2025
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Private Group: Tuscan Round Up in Chianti!
This is a private trip available only to those that are part of the Tuscan Round Up Group. This Private Chianti Vacation Group will Enjoy a Week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. Private |
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Private |
Jun 28 -
Jul 5, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: It is Sunflower Season in the area! Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Jun 28 -
Jul 5, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Eremo)
It truly is like living the dream... Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. $6,395.00 |
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$6,395.00 |
Jul 6 -
13, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Vettica)
Our new even more intimate villa with only 8 rooms! Villa Vettica – Our new ultra-luxury villa on the Amalfi Coast is here! Just 10 steps from street level, this charming 17th-century villa blends history with comfort. With its vaulted ceilings, original frescoes, and breathtaking views from all 8 private, A/C-equipped rooms, Villa Vettica offers a truly intimate experience. Smaller groups, fewer stairs, and a sense of exclusivity make it extra special. Cook, dine, and dance in true coastal-Italian style. Cruise to Positano and Capri, savor wine in Ravello, explore Pompeii, and make delicious Limoncello, mozzarella, and pizza with locals! $6,895.00 |
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$6,895.00 |
Aug 29 -
Sep 6, 2025
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ANNUAL WINE-FESTIVAL EVENT! THE FAMOUS MANGIALONGA! 9 Days/8 Nights! Wine, Wine, Wine, Cooking, Castles & Truffles in Roero and Barolo!
This is an extended 9-Day/8-Night Vacation that features a unique, once-a-year event in the Langhe Valley. You will be part of an exclusive group that wil experience the MANGIALONGA! It is an epic wine and culinary event, like no other. Drink amazing wines from the area at designated stops along the way through vineyards and small towns. Each stop is also a culinary progressive featuring fine fare from the area. It truly is a remarkable and memorable experience. All of this is set amidst the stunning backdrop of one of the most pristine and gorgeous wine regions in all of Italy. The remaining week will include everything from our week-long Barolo tour. Some of the Best Italian Wines. Cooking classes with Local Chefs - A Truffle Hunt - Hands-on Perfume/Cologne-Making class-Gelato Making and incredible excursions to Torino, The Italian Alps and more! $5,295.00 |
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$5,295.00 |
Aug 30 -
Sep 6, 2025
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Culinary Treasures of Bologna, Venice, Michelin Stars and Exotic Cars
Experience Italian City Life in the Culinary Capital of Italy. An All-Inclusive Week with Family and Friends - Featuring Hands-On Home-Style Cooking Classes in a Private Country Villa - Cooking Class with a Michelin-Star Chef - Exclusive visits with Small, Family-Run, Local Artisan Producers of Prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Traditional Balsamico di Modena & Fabulous Wines - Excursions to Venice, Modena, The Ferrari Museum, The Lamborghini Factory and so much more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Aug 30 -
Sep 6, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Eremo)
It truly is like living the dream... Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. $6,395.00 |
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$6,395.00 |
Aug 30 -
Sep 6, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: We are entering harvest season as summer heat tends to give way to perfect weather Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 2 -
13, 2025
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Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure - 12 Amazing Days from Coast to Coast!
The Sicilian Experience as it is meant to be! Your All-Inclusive Extended Vacation brings together Luxury and Immersion. Not only is the Food Amazing - At your Hands-On Cooking Classes you will be learning to make local and regional favorites. Enjoy Off-Road Adventure on the Mt. Etna Volcano - Exclusive Dining at Local Wineries - Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including The Greek Ruins at Agrigento - Siracusa - Catania - A Palermo Food Tour and much more! $6,795.00 |
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$6,795.00 |
Sep 6 -
13, 2025
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Culinary Treasures of Bologna, Venice, Michelin Stars and Exotic Cars
Experience Italian City Life in the Culinary Capital of Italy. An All-Inclusive Week with Family and Friends - Featuring Hands-On Home-Style Cooking Classes in a Private Country Villa - Cooking Class with a Michelin-Star Chef - Exclusive visits with Small, Family-Run, Local Artisan Producers of Prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Traditional Balsamico di Modena & Fabulous Wines - Excursions to Venice, Modena, The Ferrari Museum, The Lamborghini Factory and so much more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 6 -
13, 2025
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Culture, Cooking, Wine and Family - Discover Beautiful Portugal: The Little Country with a Very Big Heart
An All-Inclusive Week based in Porto at Luxury Accommodations in front of the Duoro River, this vacation features Cultural Immersion with Wonderful Friends. We'll Live as the Locals with Excursions and Experiences including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vineyards of the Douro Valley - Exclusive Dining and Wine Pairing at Family-Run Wineries - Artisan Workshops of Filigree and Pastry Classes. Off-Road Excursion with Friends. Porto Street Food and City Tour. Visits to Breathtaking Towns like Villa Real and Viana do Castelo. Cook Amazing Local Dishes and Experience Portuguese Traditions of Art and Culture like never before! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 6 -
13, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: Possible grape harvesting Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 6 -
13, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Eremo)
It truly is like living the dream... Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. $6,395.00 |
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$6,395.00 |
Sep 6 -
13, 2025
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Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany
Highlight: The vines are ripening and we may be able to harvest! Enjoy a week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 10 -
13, 2025
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Private Group: Three Days in Palermo with Cheryl and Dan!
Private Group: This small group of family and friends will explore the highlights of Palermo and the surrounding area, including Monreale. The family will also have an ancestry heritage visit to where their grandparents were born. Private |
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Private |
Sep 13 -
20, 2025
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Culture, Cooking, Wine and Family - Discover Beautiful Portugal: The Little Country with a Very Big Heart
An All-Inclusive Week based in Porto at Luxury Accommodations in front of the Duoro River, this vacation features Cultural Immersion with Wonderful Friends. We'll Live as the Locals with Excursions and Experiences including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vineyards of the Douro Valley - Exclusive Dining and Wine Pairing at Family-Run Wineries - Artisan Workshops of Filigree and Pastry Classes. Off-Road Excursion with Friends. Porto Street Food and City Tour. Visits to Breathtaking Towns like Villa Real and Viana do Castelo. Cook Amazing Local Dishes and Experience Portuguese Traditions of Art and Culture like never before! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 13 -
20, 2025
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Authentic Croatia Revealed: Savoring Friendships and Family On The Dalmatian Coast!
We are proud to announce our newest destination - Split, Croatia!!! Click on this for more Information and Itinerary details about this vacation destination in Croatia! It all starts with Family and Friends... During your 8 Day, 7 Night, All-Inclusive vacation, you will discover the wonders of Split and the Dalmatian Coast that most visitors never have the opportunity to do. You wll be immersed in the local community and participating in the traditions of this country that is rich in history and culture. Our friends here will be sharing their lives, homes and private hideaways with us throughout the week. Our accommodations are in an historic neighborhood just outside the historic walled fortress of the Diocletian Palace. And just a few minutes walk to the Adriatic Sea with its beautiful boardwalk and stunning views of the nearby islands. Almost everything we do here will be private and exclusive experiences designed especially for us and our guests! This includes cooking classes and other amazing dining experiences that will leave you in awe! You will also have exclusive visits to Hvar and Brac Island...And more! $4,895.00 |
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$4,895.00 |
Sep 13 -
20, 2025
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Private Group: Western Sicily Adventure with Dan and Cheryl!
Private Group Family and friends will explore some hidden gems on the western side of Sicily. Including Palermo, Cefalu, Trapani, Greek Temples and more! Private |
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Private |
Sep 13 -
20, 2025
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Wine, Cooking, Castles and Truffles in the Enchanting Valleys of Roero and Barolo
Your week of cultural immersion and local experiences is set amidst the stunning backdrop of one of the most pristine and gorgeous wine regions in all of Italy. You will be treated to Exclusive Tastings and Pairings with some of Italy's Very Best Wines, in some remarkable settings. You'll be Cooking Wonderful Italian Dishes with local chefs. Your excursions will take you on a Truffle Hunt, or discovering the Historic Cafés of Torino. You will learn to make your own Gelato and your own Perfume or Cologne! Take a trip high in the Italian Alps! Some fabulous dining experiences and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 13 -
20, 2025
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Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany
Highlight: The vines have been ripening and we may be able to harvest wine grapes! Enjoy a week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 16 -
27, 2025
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Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure - 12 Amazing Days from Coast to Coast!
The Sicilian Experience as it is meant to be! Your All-Inclusive Extended Vacation brings together Luxury and Immersion. Not only is the Food Amazing - At your Hands-On Cooking Classes you will be learning to make local and regional favorites. Enjoy Off-Road Adventure on the Mt. Etna Volcano - Exclusive Dining at Local Wineries - Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including The Greek Ruins at Agrigento - Siracusa - Catania - A Palermo Food Tour and much more! $6,795.00 |
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$6,795.00 |
Sep 20 -
27, 2025
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Authentic Croatia Revealed: Savoring Friendships and Family On The Dalmatian Coast!
We are proud to announce our newest destination - Split, Croatia!!! Click on this for more Information and Itinerary details about this vacation destination in Croatia! It all starts with Family and Friends... During your 8 Day, 7 Night, All-Inclusive vacation, you will discover the wonders of Split and the Dalmatian Coast that most visitors never have the opportunity to do. You wll be immersed in the local community and participating in the traditions of this country that is rich in history and culture. Our friends here will be sharing their lives, homes and private hideaways with us throughout the week. Our accommodations are in an historic neighborhood just outside the historic walled fortress of the Diocletian Palace. And just a few minutes walk to the Adriatic Sea with its beautiful boardwalk and stunning views of the nearby islands. Almost everything we do here will be private and exclusive experiences designed especially for us and our guests! This includes cooking classes and other amazing dining experiences that will leave you in awe! You will also have exclusive visits to Hvar and Brac Island...And more! $4,895.00 |
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$4,895.00 |
Sep 20 -
27, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: Possible grape harvesting Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 20 -
27, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Eremo)
It truly is like living the dream... Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. $6,395.00 |
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$6,395.00 |
Sep 27 -
Oct 4, 2025
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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan and Umbrian Sun
Highlight: Possible grape harvesting Your All-Inclusive, Immersive Vacation Week based in a Hilltop Central Italian Village features Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Family-Run Tuscan Vineyards and Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 27 -
Oct 4, 2025
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Wine, Cooking, Castles and Truffles in the Enchanting Valleys of Roero and Barolo
Your week of cultural immersion and local experiences is set amidst the stunning backdrop of one of the most pristine and gorgeous wine regions in all of Italy. You will be treated to Exclusive Tastings and Pairings with some of Italy's Very Best Wines, in some remarkable settings. You'll be Cooking Wonderful Italian Dishes with local chefs. Your excursions will take you on a Truffle Hunt, or discovering the Historic Cafés of Torino. You will learn to make your own Gelato and your own Perfume or Cologne! Take a trip high in the Italian Alps! Some fabulous dining experiences and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Sep 27 -
Oct 4, 2025
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Cooking in Paradise on the Amalfi Coast (Villa Eremo)
It truly is like living the dream... Villa Eremo - Live like Royalty during this Exciting Vacation Week with the Exclusive use of an Historic 12-Room Villa perched in the hills above the Spectacular Amalfi Coast. Cook, Dine, Dance, Swim and Sing with Family and Friends in Iconic Coastal-Italian Style. Cruise on Private Boats to Beautiful Positano and the Fabulous Island of Capri - Enjoy Wine and Lunch at a Vineyard near Ravello - Explore the Ruins of Pompeii - Make Limoncello - Buffalo Mozzarella - Pizza Napoletana All delicious - From Scratch - Made With and By Locals. $6,395.00 |
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$6,395.00 |
Oct 4 -
11, 2025
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Authentic Croatia Revealed: Savoring Friendships and Family On The Dalmatian Coast!
We are proud to announce our newest destination - Split, Croatia!!! Click on this for more Information and Itinerary details about this vacation destination in Croatia! It all starts with Family and Friends... During your 8 Day, 7 Night, All-Inclusive vacation, you will discover the wonders of Split and the Dalmatian Coast that most visitors never have the opportunity to do. You wll be immersed in the local community and participating in the traditions of this country that is rich in history and culture. Our friends here will be sharing their lives, homes and private hideaways with us throughout the week. Our accommodations are in an historic neighborhood just outside the historic walled fortress of the Diocletian Palace. And just a few minutes walk to the Adriatic Sea with its beautiful boardwalk and stunning views of the nearby islands. Almost everything we do here will be private and exclusive experiences designed especially for us and our guests! This includes cooking classes and other amazing dining experiences that will leave you in awe! You will also have exclusive visits to Hvar and Brac Island...And more! $4,895.00 |
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$4,895.00 |
Oct 4 -
11, 2025
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Italian Festival Week in Soriano - Medieval Chestnut Sagra & Wine Harvest Season
Highlight: Medival Festival Activities Experience an Authentic Medieval Festival in a Hilltop Village in Central Italy! Your All-Inclusive Vacation also has Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences at Tuscan Wineries & Umbrian Olive Oil Mill - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza and more! $4,895.00 |
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$4,895.00 |
Oct 4 -
11, 2025
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Wine, Cooking, Castles and Truffles in the Enchanting Valleys of Roero and Barolo
Your week of cultural immersion and local experiences is set amidst the stunning backdrop of one of the most pristine and gorgeous wine regions in all of Italy. You will be treated to Exclusive Tastings and Pairings with some of Italy's Very Best Wines, in some remarkable settings. You'll be Cooking Wonderful Italian Dishes with local chefs. Your excursions will take you on a Truffle Hunt, or discovering the Historic Cafés of Torino. You will learn to make your own Gelato and your own Perfume or Cologne! Take a trip high in the Italian Alps! Some fabulous dining experiences and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Oct 11 -
18, 2025
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Culture, Cooking, Wine and Family - Discover Beautiful Portugal: The Little Country with a Very Big Heart
An All-Inclusive Week based in Porto at Luxury Accommodations in front of the Duoro River, this vacation features Cultural Immersion with Wonderful Friends. We'll Live as the Locals with Excursions and Experiences including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vineyards of the Douro Valley - Exclusive Dining and Wine Pairing at Family-Run Wineries - Artisan Workshops of Filigree and Pastry Classes. Off-Road Excursion with Friends. Porto Street Food and City Tour. Visits to Breathtaking Towns like Villa Real and Viana do Castelo. Cook Amazing Local Dishes and Experience Portuguese Traditions of Art and Culture like never before! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Oct 14 -
25, 2025
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Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure - 12 Amazing Days from Coast to Coast!
The Sicilian Experience as it is meant to be! Your All-Inclusive Extended Vacation brings together Luxury and Immersion. Not only is the Food Amazing - At your Hands-On Cooking Classes you will be learning to make local and regional favorites. Enjoy Off-Road Adventure on the Mt. Etna Volcano - Exclusive Dining at Local Wineries - Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including The Greek Ruins at Agrigento - Siracusa - Catania - A Palermo Food Tour and much more! $6,795.00 |
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$6,795.00 |
Oct 18 -
25, 2025
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Wine & Cooking in the Heart of Chianti and Florence, Tuscany
Highlight: Absorb the Fall Season and the Beautiful Changing of the Colors in the Vineyards! Enjoy a week of Luxury and Tradition based in a Classic Tuscan Village. Your Cooking Classes and Meals feature Delicious Regional Cuisine - You'll be drinking Amazing Wines at Exclusive Tastings, Pairings and a BBQ with our Close Friends and Winemakers amongst the backdrop of Vineyards and Centuries-Old Cellars in Breathtaking Locations. The Excursions include Iconic Cities like Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Pienza. $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Oct 18 -
25, 2025
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Culinary Treasures of Bologna, Venice, Michelin Stars and Exotic Cars
Experience Italian City Life in the Culinary Capital of Italy. An All-Inclusive Week with Family and Friends - Featuring Hands-On Home-Style Cooking Classes in a Private Country Villa - Cooking Class with a Michelin-Star Chef - Exclusive visits with Small, Family-Run, Local Artisan Producers of Prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Traditional Balsamico di Modena & Fabulous Wines - Excursions to Venice, Modena, The Ferrari Museum, The Lamborghini Factory and so much more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Oct 18 -
25, 2025
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Wine, Cooking and the Olive Harvest - SORIANO
Highlight: Harvest and bring home your own olive oil! Harvest Olives and Make Your Own Olive Oil during this Once- A-Year, All-Inclusive Italian Cooking Vacation! Based at our Soriano location, you will have Three Hands-On Cooking Classes - Exclusive Lunch Experiences in Tuscan and Umbrian Vineyards and Wineries - Pottery Lesson at a Deruta Ceramics Factory - Excursions to Assisi, Pienza, Orvieto and more! $4,995.00 |
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$4,995.00 |
Nov 8 -
16, 2025
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Private Group: Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure - 10 Amazing Days from Coast to Coast with Dan and Family!
This is a private group trip and only available to the invited guests of the organizers. If you are not part of this group but would like to come join us in Sicily, please select other travel dates. The Sicilian Experience as it is meant to be! Your All-Inclusive Extended Vacation brings together Luxury and Immersion. Not only is the Food Amazing - At your Hands-On Cooking Classes you will be learning to make local and regional favorites. Enjoy Off-Road Adventure on the Mt. Etna Volcano - Exclusive Dining at Local Wineries - Excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Site - Siracusa - Catania - Cefalu - Monreale Cathedral, a Palermo Food Tour and much more! Private |
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Private |
2026 Calendar for: ALL LOCATIONS & TOURS
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