Italy is known for is vast wine country and beautiful historical monuments, from the Colosseum to Pompeii. For wine lovers especially, a trip to Italy is easily on their top 10 places to visit in Europe. The main question is more where to go and how long. We recently discovered this amazing trip to Italy we want to share with you: Country Roads and Vineyards of Italy, an amazing tour of wine country in Italy. Here are some of the main stops you can take along this and any fabulous Italian Adventure.
Romantic, Religious, Rome.
The eternal city of love, art and culture, Rome is defiantly a stop on almost everyone will enjoy. Take a trip to the Vatican City and explore the museum full of hidden gems of art discovered by local historians. Stand in amazement at the Sistine Chapel as you stand beneath Michelangelo’s majestic ceiling, then venture to the Colosseum and view where there was one a center of commerce, religion and law. Visit the finest examples of Italian Gothic Architecture in Piazza Cahen with a tour of this amazing cathedral. Savor Rome in the wine country of Castelli Romani and in the beautiful valley of the River Tiber full of vine-covered hills and olive groves.
Wine Culture of Torgiano and Siena
This beautiful wine country holds the famous Museo del Vino where you can learn the history of olive oil and of course wine in Italian Culture. Walk through the 14th century cobblestone streets of Campo Square and gaze at the beautiful architecture while enjoying a beautiful lunch with some fabulous local wines.
The Medieval Manhattan and Gates of Paradise
Savor amazing wines from the local vineyards; soak up the hilltop of San Gimignano and much more in Tuscany, the medieval Manhattan of Italy. Visit Montalcino for its precious Brunello red wine and explore other estates to taste wines and learn about Italian wine culture and the wine making process. Then head out to Florence to step through the Gates of Paradise and marble clad Cathedral in a fascinating tour of birthplace of the Renaissance. Shop around in the little shops and find trinkets, treats and sweets you would never find back home.
Rolling Hills of Wine Country
From the wines of Cinque Terre, to Benevello in the heart of Piedmont, explore the beautiful hills of vineyards and hazelnut groves as you taste the finest red and white wines, cheeses, hams and more. Visit the home of balsamic vinegar in Modena and gain a better understand how it is made, then explore the ultimate Ferrari Museum, the Galleria Ferrari, and check out the iconic brand that shows just how fashionable Italy really is. In the city of Verona, venture into the home of the legendary Romeo and Juliet and attempt to remember Shakespeare’s undying words as you stand below Juliet’s balcony.
The Beauty of Venice
Visiting Italy isn’t truly complete until you visit Venice at least once. Explore the history of one of the world’s greatest trading centers, “La Serenissima”. Drift on a gondola through the romantic Venetian canal, then take a peek at amazing demonstrations of glass-blowing craftsmen and relax to music and songs as you browse the shops on the Rialto Bridge.
To explore all of this you really only need 16 days, this tour begins at $4,699 per person. If you are interested in this trip or just want a quote on a different adventure, contact us by clicking the button below for a consultation.
