Come and discover the Italian art of culinary in our food and wine tours!

Where Italians traveled, their food went with them. No cuisine is as widespread as that of Italy! For Italians, food is not only nourishment, it is life itself. Food and wine play an important role in the country’s identity and culture. That identity and culture vary, depending on where you travel; every region, every town, and every household has its own distinctive style of cuisine. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Italy become a multi-faceted political and geographical puzzle. The peninsula was divided into autonomous regions that continue to define themselves through their unique culinary specialties. Most of the iconic food recognized as typically Italian, such as pizza, spaghetti, and gelato…represents only a small sample of Italian cuisine. As these foods come from the central regions they have no relation to the other parts of the country. The history of Italian cuisine, along with its wines, is as long as the country’s history itself. Its evolution has followed the changes in the land throughout centuries of war, cultural transformation, and foreign influence. Our food had influenced gastronomic culture around the world because Italians have been great travelers, beginning with the enterprising Romans, moving to the Venetian merchant in search of good and fortune, Marco Polo, through Columbus, sought new land for the many emigrants who gone elsewhere in search of wealth. Where Italians traveled, their food went with them. No cuisine is as widespread as that of Italy! Food is closely bound with wine, which Italians have been making for thousands of years. Italians do not just enjoy their wine during blissful moments; there is always a place and a 9me for this nectar of the gods. From wine’s incredible affinity for food to the diversity of the country’s viticulture and the longevity of the tradition, there is no nation in the world like Italy. Pasta, pizza, gelato, wine, and other iconic specials have intriguing stories to tell about culture, religion, fashion, politics, and more. Tours with our certified sommelier guides will explore this rich, textured heritage. Come and discover the Italian art of culinary in our food and wine tours available for all our destinations.