Italian Excursion will take you to "Old World Italy" into the lush, green countryside, dotted in colorful wildflowers, its vineyards and olive trees as far as the eye can see, its cobblestone streets from ancient times whose people still carry on the artisan traditions of their ancestors. See yourself walking among ruins thousands of years old.  Imagine special varietals of wines paired with delightful dishes made with just-picked freshness, engaging all of your senses. Italian Excursion will escort you for a week or more to the Italian countryside, off the beaten path in comfort and style.  You will visit hidden iconic jewels of Italy in out of the way destinations, unique in character and atmosphere. Old World Italian life is still available when you leave the hustle and bustle of the city.  Join us in the tradition of "slow" travel to truly savor what Italy has to offer.

You will be immersed in authentic Italian life when you travel with Italian Excursion and experience the generosity of the Italian people. The culinary experiences, wine tours, cooking classes, walks through exquisite gardens, hidden archeological sites, artistic treasures, shopping and camaraderie that Italian Excursion includes in your adventure will leave you with life-long, cherished memories.  See what tours we are offering for 2018:

 


Tour "lite" in Orvieto: September 22-26, 2018 - $1800-$2100, depending on level of service
Stay in the charming hill town of Orvieto for a combination of self-touring and guided tours of the surrounding areas.  (Airfare and some meals not included).  You will have the undivided attention of a guide for 5 excursions of your choice, plus 2 wine tasting, 5 sumptuous meals with wine and entrance fees to several of the best Orvieto sights.  And you will have plenty of time to roam around Orvieto, discovering what it's like to live like an Italian, shop and relax.  Two hours of trip planning included. If you prefer not to be part of a small group, this tour can accommodate as few as two travelers.


Discover the Fine Dining & Wines of Umbria: September 28-October 3, 2018 – $2995
This tour is focused on authentic Italian food and wines of the region.  We will be based in the Orvieto area and each day will be an adventure into food and wine, with one day devoted to a cooking class.  Of course, there will be some exposure to art, historical sites and local farm producers. Please see our "sample itinerary" page.

Upcoming tours:
May 31-June 6, 2019, Retreat for Executive Women: https://ticwl.com/re-energize-and-come-alive-in-italy/
May 18-28 2019, Woad & Wool: http://www.sapori-e-saperi.com/tastes--textiles-woad--wool.html


With only a few, small group, exclusive tours offered each year, they fill up fast, so reserve your spot now!  We aren’t interested in bigger or more, just quality.  And if you are celebrating a special anniversary for prefer only a few of your best friends we can arrange private tours for 2 or more, made to order!  Ask about special pricing.
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Most groups are limited to 10 for the purpose of maximizing everyone’s comfort and enjoyment. See our sample itinerary.
Price includes: lodging for one week, ground transportation from meeting point, once you reach us from the airport, all breakfast meals, all or most meals (depending on tour level which may include all meals), daily guided tours, 24 hour travel support during the tour, entrance fees, 3 hours of trip planning guidance. (If you are a member of  www.sloweurope.com or a returning guest you are entitled to a discount).

Not Included: Airfare, airport transfers, travel insurance (required), gratuities, extracurricular shopping.

Feedback from Travelers

Jamie, Nevada….” I know I need more time to put it all in prospective but I will say that the hill towns where we toured was the best part of my adventure. Thank you so much, Italian Excursion and Cheryl. You gave us the freedom to explore while creating a feeling of comfort and support.”
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Janet, San Diego…….“Traveling with Cheryl and Alison was not just an interesting, informative experience, but fun, easy and comfortable. Our family reunion was better than we could have imagined. The food and wine experiences were fabulous; the historical sites were amazing.  And the artisan workshops we visited gave us a true appreciation of the heritage passed from generation to generation. We plan to do it again with Italian Excursion.”

Cindy and Michael, San Francisco…….“We really liked this way of traveling with a small group, to less traveled places in Italy. No rushing or waiting in lines, no crowds to contend with and some great new places we wouldn’t have found on our own. It felt as though we became part of the little village we stayed in.”
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Tina and John, Toronto Canada…….“” We so enjoyed the intimacy of the small group; the comfort and varied itinerary; the knowledge of the art and cultures of Italy. We got to know some of the people who lived in the little village even though we couldn't speak each other's languages.  It didn't matter as it was just a genuine connection with very nice people. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime!””

Anne, San Diego….“Cheryl was a super host from the time she picked us up as we arrived in Italy till she dropped us off at the end of the week. She always consulted the group as she planned each day’s activities, respectful of pacing and choosing daily itineraries she thought we would like. She was organized, and warm and welcoming, without doing more than we wanted or needed. There was also plenty of free time to lounge, enjoying the scenery and weather, or to read, if we chose to have some time alone. We enjoyed every minute of our stay with Cheryl, and her love of Italy was apparent throughout.”