Italy Food & Wine Travel Guide

Italy food and wine celebrates culture and heritage through fabulous flavors. By sipping celebrated vines in the north or learning world-renowned recipes in the south, indulging in intricate family favorites found in a small coastal village or basking in bold aromas that rise from vintages produced in medieval hillside towns, you can experience how food and wine in Italy is a transformative experience. Our travel guide gives you better insights into how to customize your trip to uncover ancient dishes or enjoy contemporary wine-productions. When you are ready to book, speak with a local travel specialist who understands how to craft your mouthwatering trip.

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Vineyards in autumn, Langhe, Piedmont

Best Time to Visit Italy for a Wine Tour

Italian wines can be enjoyed year-round, but the best time to visit Italy for a wine tour depends on what kind of experience you want. While winter months...
A couple is tasting young wine at one of the wineries in Italy, Umbria region

Top 4 Wine-Tasting Experiences in Italy

From wine tasting in Chianti towns to exploring Sicilian cellars or pairing wines with Venetian delicacies, you can enjoy the top wine-tasting experiences...
Types of Italian pasta

The Top 10 Italian Pastas to Savor in Italy on Vacation

Italy is renowned for its culinary traditions, especially when it comes to pasta. This beloved staple is woven into the fabric of Italian identity and...
Vineyards around Panzano in Tuscany, Italy

Best Wine Regions of Italy

Wine in Italy is a culture all its own and the country’s best wine regions provide the perfect introduction to the preserved traditions and evolving techniques...
Three dishes of various Italian foods

Types of Italian Food by Region

The regional foods of Italy have distinct ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques, with each destination demonstrating its heritage, and it’s here...
Woman holding wine glass showing the legs

Top Tips for Wine Tasting in Italy

The order in which you taste wine can have a marked effect on the aromas and flavors you find in each glass, outlining the first important hint in our...
Coppa di Parma

14 Best Italian Cured Meats to Try on Vacation

Cured meats are a culinary staple across the Italian peninsula and you can enjoy 14 of the best during your travels in Italy. The Italian term for cured...
Large selection of cheeses in Italian market

12 Best Italian Cheeses to Try on Vacation

This list of 12 of the best cheeses to try in Italy unveils their diversity, providing an explanation of their particular attributes, from flavor to texture,...
White Pidemont truffles and glass of wine with castle in the background in Piedmont, Italy

6 Best Truffle Festivals to Visit in Italy on Vacation

Every autumn, as the Italian landscape transforms into a canvas of golden and russet hues, the country's celebrated truffle season begins. Between October...
Selection of Sicilian street foods on a table in Sicily, Itlay

Best Sicilian Cheese and Street Food to Try on Vacation

Sicily is a melting pot of gastronomic heritage, found in the best Sicilian cheese and street food that you can sample during your Italy vacation. The...
Bari, Italy

5 Best Cities in Which to Explore Southern Italian Food

Southern Italian food features the delicious Mediterranean flavors many visitors associate with the country’s traditional cuisine that you can discover...
Amalfi Coast, Italy

3 Best Cities in Which to Explore the Food of Campania

The characteristics of Campania’s terrain provide sensational ingredients you can discover in the region’s top three culinary cities during your trip...
Bird's eye view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

3 Best Cities in Which to Explore the Food of Lazio

The three best culinary cities in Lazio demonstrate distinct elements of the local cuisine, and you can savor the regional flavors on your next trip to...
Bucatini all’Amatriciana

4 Dishes to Try on Your Trip to Lazio

The four best dishes to try during your trip to Lazio reflect the customs created when Rome acted as the heart of the ancient empire. The conquered landscapes...
Orvieto in Umbria, Italy

3 Best Cities in Which to Explore the Food of Umbria

The cuisine of Umbria is all about simple yet delicious seasonal ingredients you can find during your Italian food tour. Olive groves and flocks of sheep...
Cagliari on the island of Sardinia

4 Best Cities in Which to Explore the Food of Italy's Islands

The best cities in which to explore the food of Italy’s Islands are vibrant repositories of cultural and culinary traditions. Their kitchens have been...
Levizzano Rangone in the province of Modena, Italy

3 Best Dishes to Try While on Vacation in Modena

Modena’s unique position in the Po Valley influences the soil amid the rugged foothills of the Apennine Mountains, responsible for the diversity of meats,...
The famous Parma prosciutto and parmesan with green olives

4 Dishes to Try While on Vacation in Parma

The four dishes you can try in Parma on your Italy trip are less about satiation and more about taking pleasure in a meal, an ingredient, and a local...
Big boiled octopus with lemon and parsley rustic style, Italy

5 Best Delicacies from Veneto to Enjoy on an Italy Vacation

You can discover and embrace the five best dishes of Veneto as you explore the culinary landscape that encompasses mountains and lagoons, the customary...
Rows of small wooden barrels aging traditional balsamic vinegar in a Modena acetaia

An Immersive Balsamic Vinegar Tour in Emilia-Romagna

Journey through the historic provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, where the art of traditional balsamic vinegar production has been perfected...
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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip in 4 Easy Steps

Explore the world with Zicasso by working with top travel specialists who will bring your dream vacation to life. Our primary goal is to make planning,...
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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

Knowing your budget is an essential component of any trip-planning process. Whether the sky's the limit or you have specific parameters, a customized...

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England, France, Italy Vacation Review: London, Rome, 3 Weeks

The trip was fabulous. The only negative was the heat and I don't think you control that. We had a few small hiccups, but the support team was on top of them each time. Very professional and on top of things.

We had five guides on this trip and each was fantastic. Our guides in London, France, and Italy were all wonderful. Their English was good and their stories and context were wonderful.

The hotels were good. We all liked the one in Rome the best, but all were good.

My family had a fabulous time and I would recommend Zicasso's travel company highly and use them in the future.

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Italy Family Trip Review: Venice, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Guides, 2 Weeks

We cannot recommend Zicasso's travel company enough!! Our family just got back from a two-week trip to Italy (starting in Venice, then Florence, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast). Our travel specialists did an incredible job planning our trip and it was an experience of a lifetime!! We had the best time in every city!

Everything was seamless, from the events and tours we had planned to the transportation from city to city. What we loved most was how our tour guides were all natives of the areas we were visiting, so they offered unique perspectives on every part of Italy. Also, our travel specialists, being local to Italy, helped us plan some really special things to do (walking wine-window tour, bike ride in Tuscany, boat taxi to Burano to visit the small town where lace is still being made, and a Capri boat tour). All of our guides were English-speaking and absolutely wonderful!

We had frequent communication with our travel specialists regarding scheduled plans and if we had questions, they were readily available via WhatsApp.

I also turned 55 while on vacation and our travel specialists were kind enough to send Prosecco, wine, and some wonderful Italian snacks to our room. This was, by far, the best family vacation we have ever taken and we will definitely be vacationing with them in the future. If you're considering vacationing with this travel company, don't hesitate! They are fabulous and leave no stone unturned to make sure you have the best experience possible!!!

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Italy, Greece Trip Review: 3 Weeks

Zicasso helped make our trip an incredible experience from beginning to end. The trip outline was excellent and the itinerary was thoughtfully planned, detailed, and easy to follow. I also appreciated how customizable everything was. They listened to what we wanted and were extremely helpful in tailoring the trip to fit our preferences.

Every part of the experience was handled with professionalism. The communication was excellent, everyone was punctual, and the customer service was outstanding. Whenever we had a question or needed assistance, they responded quickly and made sure everything was taken care of.

The entire trip was well organized and we always felt prepared and supported. I would highly recommend Zicasso to anyone looking for a professionally planned, personalized, and stress-free vacation.

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Italy Vacation Review: 9 Days

Zicasso's travel company was an amazing partner. We had the best time. The team was available on WhatsApp and responded promptly. I never felt "lost." Our guides were fun, knowledgeable, and professional. We would definitely travel with them again.

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Italy Vacation Review: 10 Nights

Generally, a great trip and well organized. I shared my expectations and I would only adjust a few small things. Overall, I was very happy with the services and support received from Zicasso's travel specialist.

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Italy, France Tour Review: Rome, Paris, Vatican, Colosseum, Louvre, Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Vespa Sidecar Tour, Cooking and Baking, Sewer Tour, 1 Week

We had a short but action-packed week: three nights in Rome and four nights in Paris. Our Zicasso travel specialist was terrific to work with, very responsive in planning and execution. Accommodations, guides, and activities were all first class and well balanced. We saw all the appropriate sites (Vatican, Colosseum, Louvre, Versailles, Eiffel Tower) and had some great alternative activities (Vespa sidecar tour, cooking and bakery classes, Paris sewer tour!). VIP service at the airports was a game changer. We'll be back.

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