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Our customized groups in the past have been created for:

-Women in groups of 10 or more

-Couples travelling together (minimum 3 couples)

-College or high school art classes and language classes

 


Our average traveller comes from the following demographic:

-Generally from mid-30's to mid-70's

-American or Canadian

-Active, adventurous people

-Men or women as a couple who are amateur chefs and want to learn new tricks

-Often a mother and daughter traveling together -Women traveling with a girlfriend and leaving the husband at home

-People who have seen all the major Italian cities and are looking for a different type of vacation, but still love Italy

-Wine Groups and cooking Groups

-Appalachian Mountain Club members and Sierra Club members

Testimonials - Walking Tours

"Dear Michele:

Just a quick message to thank you again for the most wonderful trip to Italy! You and Michael really took such good care of us and spoiled us to death; I am ready to go back already! The worst problem I am having is to control my appetite and eat like I did before the trip. It truly was a trip of a lifetime, thanks to your special touches."

  • Anita S. from California

TUSCANY:

"I cannot imagine a better first hiking experience or group tour. I am so proud of myself and thank you for putting up with me...sorry that it has to end!"

  • Mary D. from Texas


TUSCANY:

"I really can't pick a favorite activity from our wonderful time in Tuscany!!!!!! I think the most important ingredient for this is the people. All of your folks were soooooo special. They were way beyond just knowledgeable-----friendly, open, flexible etc! It was absolutely amazing!!!! Thanks!!! We fell in love with everyone we met there!!! "

  • Kathy S. from Scarsdale, NY


CINQUE TERRE:

"The walking was great. The pace was right, and we appreciated being able to do the entire walk on the Cinque Terre"

  • Cathy D. from London, England



 

 

Testimonials - Cooking Classes & Wine Tours

CHIANTI VINEYARDS

"Thank you so much for all of your help with the Vineyards. We had an
amazing time in Chianti, both vineyards were so interesting to see, and it
really is a beautiful area. We took the public bus from Florence to Le Fonti and got a tour and a tasting. Vicky was great, and her daughter Gretta was adorable. After that, we walked around Panzano a bit and saw the "butcher" Dario. We then walked down to Fattoria Casaloste and had another tour and tasting. Afterwards, we walked toGreve and stopped at a little cafe there and explored a bit before heading back to Florence by bus. It was a great day. I can't thank you enough."

  • Alex - Connecticut

ORVIETO COOKING CLASS

"Barry and I want to thank you so much for recommending the cooking class with Lorenzo in Orvieto. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Besides we had a great  time wandering around Orvieto the next morning.  The Duomo Hotel was wonderful also, thank you. If you ever need a recommendation, please don't hesitate to call on us. Again thank you."

  • Kathy - California