Tours

A smiling chef holding dough in a kitchen

The Italy only locals know

Our small group tours are designed to immerse you in the heart and soul of Italy. Guided by knowledgeable and passionate hosts, each journey offers a carefully curated blend of authentic experiences, from hands-on cooking classes, private cultural encounters, scenic day tours, and unforgettable stays in beautiful villa accommodation.

With a strong focus on connecting with local artisans and producers, you’ll gain an insider’s perspective of Italy’s rich traditions and regional flavours. This isn’t just a visit…it’s an immersion.

One that leaves a lasting mark.

Italy with Stefano – Food & Culture Tour to Umbria

Friday 8 – Friday 15 May 2026
Hosted by Stefano de Pieri
7 nights / 8 days | Exclusive to just 10 guests

Join beloved celebrity cook Stefano de Pieri for a richly immersive culinary and cultural journey through the heart of Umbria, Italy’s lush green region known for its hilltop towns, world-class wines, truffles, and timeless charm. This is your invitation to experience Italy like never before, with Stefano as your personal host, guide, and storyteller.

This exclusive small-group tour is limited to just 10 guests, ensuring an intimate, relaxed, and truly unforgettable experience. From luxurious villa accommodation to private wine tastings, truffle hunting, art encounters, and of course, cooking alongside Stefano himself, every day brings a new taste of authentic Italian life.

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“Come and join me on an unforgettable journey through Umbria. Come with me and share in the history, the arts, the food and the wine of this region — and above all, to relax with a laugh or two.”

 - Stefano de Pieri

An old stone house with a red-tile roof, surrounded by trees and vines, with a swimming pool and two people sitting on the pool's edge.
Stone house with lit windows, surrounded by greenery, with a swimming pool in the foreground during dusk.
Scenic landscape of rolling green hills with a stone house and tall cypress trees, under a clear blue sky.
A rustic stone house with a tiled roof is surrounded by lush green trees in a hilly, mountainous landscape. A swimming pool with poolside chairs is in the yard, with a winding pathway leading to other small structures amidst the greenery.

What’s Included

  • A man dressed as a chef, wearing a white apron and shirt, standing and laughing against a beige wall with a small black mural of a creature resembling a crocodile or dinosaur in the upper right corner.

    Celebrity host Stefano de Pieri with you throughout the tour

  • Cozy kitchen with green cabinets, wooden countertops, blue tiled backsplash, open window, and rustic ceiling.

    7 nights’ luxury accommodation at the beautiful Villa Capanne

  • A woman in a beige coat getting into a black luxury car while a man in a black suit helps her.

    All private transfers, including pick-up from Rome airport and return to Rome centre

  • A man dressed in outdoor clothing and a camouflage vest, kneeling with a small shovel, digging in the dirt beside a black and white spotted dog in a natural outdoor setting.

    Truffle hunting in the Umbrian hills

  • Group of friends outdoors at sunset, raising glasses of red wine in a toast, smiling and enjoying each other's company, with a table of vegetables in front of them.

    Guided wine tasting and lunch at Vineria del Carmine

  • A person placing a pizza into a wood-fired oven with a visible flame inside.

    Private pizza night at Vineria del Carmine

  • A woman enjoying an outdoor meal, holding a fork with a piece of food, sitting at a table with drinks and food, while smiling and looking to her left in a garden setting with sunlight.

    Winery tour and lunch at Locanda Palazzone

  • Front view of a brick church with two towers, a clock on one tower, and a cross on top. Clear blue sky in the background.

    Cultural visits including Piero della Francesca artworks in Monterchi & Sansepolcro

  • Group of middle-aged tourists walking and chatting in a historic European city square with an old stone building in the background.

    Private guided tours throughout the itinerary

  • An elderly man wearing a beige apron and white chef coat stretching dough in a kitchen with baking tools around.

    Cooking day with Stefano at the villa

  • A man and woman hold hands as they walk on a cobblestone street with an ancient city on a hill in the background under partly cloudy skies.

    All entrance fees for listed activities

  • A man and woman sitting at an outdoor cafe table on a cobblestone street, smiling and enjoying food and drinks, with a golden retriever dog sitting between them.

    All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners — carefully selected for authenticity and quality

Pricing

Full price: AUD $11,900 per person (twin share) / $23,800 per couple

Early-bird offer: AUD $10,900 per person (twin share) / $21,800 per couple

Save $1,000 per person when booked with deposit paid by 31 October 2025

Spaces are strictly limited to ensure a truly personal experience. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Italy through the eyes of someone who loves it deeply — this is your moment.

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Italy with Stefano – Food & Culture Tour to Veneto

October 2027 | 7 nights / 8 days
Hosted by Stefano de Pieri

Step into the heart of Veneto, a region of poetic canals, alpine air, and vineyards that stretch to the horizon, on this exclusive small-group journey hosted by celebrity cook, Stefano de Pieri.

This immersive tour invites you to slow down, savour the moment, and connect deeply with the food, wine, culture, and people of Veneto. With Stefano as your personal guide, you'll gain rare insights, share stories over beautiful meals, and experience Italy not just as a traveller — but as a welcomed guest.

Each day is carefully designed to balance relaxation and discovery, with private access to local producers, hidden cultural gems, and Stefano’s personal culinary insights. You’ll learn, taste, explore, and share meals and memories in beautiful settings.

An intimate travel experience, this exclusive 8-day getaway blends food, wine, history and warm hospitality in the most personal, joyful way.

Interested in joining Stefano in Veneto in 2027?

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A chef grilling tomatoes and peppers while a rotating spit with meat is in the oven.
Person holding a large black truffle with a rough, textured surface and light-colored interior.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines leading to a small Italian village with church steeples, set against rolling hills at sunset.
A lush, expansive vineyard on rolling hills with rows of grapevines, cypress trees, and farmhouses in the background under a soft, cloudy sky.
Four people toasting with glasses of white wine outdoors with a scenic mountain and vineyard landscape in the background during sunset.