
Don't just visit Italy. Be a guest at the table.
Step into the hidden kitchens and artisan workshops of the old world.
Culturally immersive, each trip always includes hands-on cooking classes and access to unique locations. Meet the wine makers, farmers, cheese makers, and other local craftsmen who still maintain the Italian traditions of long ago.
Tours are designed by Joe and Angela Cicala, traveling in small groups,
(no more than 12 guests per tour)
This allows for amazing experiences not always possible when traveling with a large company. Joe and Angela Cicala are husband and wife chefs who have split their time living and working in Italy and America over the past 25 years. They return often to some of the most remote towns for culinary research in order to share their passion and knowledge with guests
Which tour is right tour for you?
Whether your dream trip includes walking with goat shepherds in the mountains, dining at a Michelin Star restaurant, fishing with locals, or shopping excursions, each tour has something for everyone. We can also customize a tour for groups with a minimum of 6 guests.
Follow Our Adventures!
European Travel: A Philadelphian’s Guide to Rome
"From day one of the tour until the last day of the tour, our guides took care of everything. The accommodations were 5 star and full of Italian character and culture. "
- Mario & Corrine M, Sicily Tour


"The beauty, the food, the entire experience felt almost surreal to me! Angela and Joe will provide you with warmth, humor, and a trip that surpasses anything that you can imagine!"
- Ellen G, Puglia & Matera Tour









