It’s not too late to experience Italy’s rich culture and create wonderful memories this European Summer. Join Australian-Italian chef Valerio Fantinelli and professional Italian tour guide Luca Rocconi for a personal, small-group tour from one to six days from May.
The cousins’ Italy Tour Co culinary and historic adventures for singles, doubles, or groups of up to 12, feature foodie experiences and idyllic locations not available to solo travellers thanks to Luca’s connections, years of guiding experience and a shared passion for Italian food, history and culture.
New to this year’s tour menu are two delightful personalised boat tours. Join father and son fisherman exploring Capri and the Neapolitan coast enjoying generations of seafaring stories and savouring local authentic delicacies, or a week’s sailing in the Adriatic to the unknown treasure of the Tremiti islands, or from the port of Pescara to Croatia with Luca and Val’s skipper uncle Marco, a 50-year sailing veteran.
Back on land meet Tuscan princess sisters in the gardens of their castle with one of Europe’s most impressive wine collections; visit the pope’s summer holiday hideaway; and discover an underground medieval basilica next to the Colosseum.
Travellers craving a lesser-known Italy experience will love The Gold of Abruzzo tour, where for two days they’ll admire preserved frescoes from the 11th century, dine at a world-renowned 3 Michelin Star restaurant, and explore the charming town of Scanno – home to some of the oldest gold artisans in the country.
Chef Valerio will have guests dining their way through Rome’s Trastevere and Jewish quarter tasting authentic roman local cuisine with flavours of fried artichokes, seasoned salami, the best pizza by the slice and homemade gelato, or learning how to make pasta in an apartment on Tiberina Island, once owned by Marlon Brando.
History buffs will swoon over the new Ancient Rome tour – a four-hour private tour covering the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum – some of the most important archaeological sites of the Roman civilisation.
Following a hiatus throughout COVID, Luca and Valerio relaunched Italy Tour Co in 2023 and were thrilled with the high interest and praise from guests.
“It was a dream come true. We had guests join us from across the world, and it was so special to show off our beautiful country to the world again,” Valerio said.
“We’re excited to be adding to our tour offering and reaching more inquisitive, passionate travellers in 2024.”
Tours commence in May 2024 and prices for one day tours start at A$150 pp. Italy Tour Co currently has a special offer on its Trastevere Food and art tour - book between 21st of May to 21st August for special price of A$850 for four people. Visit italytour.com.au to book and discover more.