Top 5 Food & Wine Trails Tours in the Mediterranean

A Provençal luncheon prepared by a Michelin-starred chef. A behind-the-scenes tour of a family-run Super Tuscan winery. An afternoon with an artisanal limoncello producer on the Amalfi Coast. Insider access, unique tastings and memorable food and wine experiences are the foundation of our immersive Food & Wine Trails Tours. Crafted for culinary connoisseurs and those that delight in exclusive food and wine experiences, these immersive and exclusive food and wine tours invite you to family-owned vineyards and homes in sought-after epicurean destinations across Europe – Provence, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, the Greek Isles and beyond. Each Food & Wine Trails tour is led by a knowledgeable sommelier, wine or food expert, cooking instructor or chef, who has a passion for introducing visitors to some of the best and most authentic food and wine of their region.

Read on to discover the ultimate in Mediterranean food and wine tours.

Amalfi’s Tramonti Winery & Ancient Roman Villa
Amalfi/Positano, Italy
Delve into the flavors and history of the Amalfi Coast on a culinary excursion that includes a visit to an ancient Roman villa, a limoncello demonstration, a vineyard tour at a family-owned winery and a wine-paired luncheon. You’ll discover why globe-trotting foodies prize the Amalfi Coast for its locally grown lemons, artisan-made mozzarella cheeses and a host of other local delicacies. In the town of Minori, visit a 1st-century Roman villa, where you’ll see floors decorated with beautiful mosaics and surprising evidence of an early water-heating system. Stroll to a nearby artisanal limoncello producer to watch how this refreshing local liqueur is still crafted by hand, and taste the delicious results. In the village of Tramonti, visit a small, family-run winery overseen by one of the region’s best-known vintners. You’ll wander among the trellised vineyards and learn how grapes are grown on heritage vines, some of which are over 100 years old. Savor a lunch of authentic Tramonti dishes made with locally grown products accompanied by two varietals of wines, a perfect conclusion to your enchanting culinary adventure.

Suvereto & Super Tuscan Estate, Tua Rita
Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy
Discover the soul of Tuscany at an unspoiled medieval village and enjoy a glorious lunch accompanied by Super Tuscan wines. Learn that Super Tuscans were born from a group of bold winemakers’ desire to create wines not in accordance with traditional blending laws. Before you visit the estate of one of these winemaking rebels and taste some of their now-celebrated vintages, begin with a brief stop in medieval Suvereto, a 10th-century hamlet surrounded by walls built to protect the stone-paved streets lined with rustic houses, historical buildings and impressive churches. Proceed to Tua Rita, a family-run winery that began as a humble family project conducted in a tiny, rustic cellar and blossomed into a staple of the cult genre. You’ll marvel that every year since 1994, Tua Rita has received some of the highest ratings in the region from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate and other international wine publications. As their cherished guest, you’ll experience true Tuscan hospitality during a tour of their state-of-the-art cellars, followed by a delicious multi-course lunch paired with a selection of their current vintages. Hail the audacious spirit of these Tuscan wine entrepreneurs as you enjoy their exceptional bounty.

La Cavale Estate & Lourmarin
Provence (Marseille), France
Savor the exquisite cuisine and wines of Provence at the contemporary estate La Cavale as a prelude to shopping in the absolutely gorgeous village of Lourmarin. Following an enlightening tour of the estate, you will settle in for a comparative white wine aperitif tasting. The experience will perfectly set the stage for the extraordinary three-course lunch to come. Prepared by Michelin-Star chef Eric Sapet, the catered set meal with thoughtfully paired wines will feature locally sourced ingredients that best reflect Provençal cuisine. You will then enjoy free time to explore nearby Lourmarin, a former farming town that has been transformed into a chic village with an abundance of fashionable boutiques. Or if you prefer, you can accompany the guide on a historical walking tour of Lourmarin.

Santorini’s Boutari Winery, Oia & Fira Visits
Santorini, Greece
Discover Santorini’s bewitching beauty and exquisite vineyards and enjoy a tour and lunch at a winery owned by a family recognized as the “Mondavis of Greece” on this captivating tour. You’ll explore Santorini with a local expert and tour guide, beginning your day in enchanting Oia, a quaint village once home to wealthy seafarers that is built on the dramatically steep slope of a now-submerged caldera formed in a volcanic eruption around 3,500 years ago. Appreciate tips from your sommelier guide for sites to explore or perhaps shop for handmade ceramics, paintings or semi-precious jewelry. Across the island, you’ll find the pretty hamlet of Megalochori, home of the renowned Boutari Winery. Learn that its founder, Yiannis Boutari, is a Greek vintner whose influence on the country’s wine industry has been compared by Wine Spectator to that of the late Robert Mondavi’s imprint on Napa Valley. After a guided tour, you’ll sample a selection of their award-winning wines and enjoy a sumptuous luncheon featuring local specialties. Back in Fira, relish free time to shop or relax with a coffee, gazing at stunning vistas and contemplating your magnificent day.

Taormina & Vivera with Etna DOC Wines
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Indulge in the wine and food of the Mount Etna region alongside a charming, local sommelier who will gladly share the island’s passion for the treasures found in this corner of Italy. In Taormina, which perches on a rocky terrace high above the Ionian Sea, enjoy a guided walking tour past landmarks including the graceful 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja, the bustling Corso Umberto and the marvelous 3rd-century BC Greco-Roman theater. You’ll appreciate time on your own to sit in an inviting café or further explore the town’s palaces, squares, staircases and small side alleys. Learn from your sommelier-guide that the Mount Etna appellation is a surging wine region, with ample praise heaped on its vintages by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Food & Wine magazines. You’ll journey to the celebrated Vivera winery, a multi-generational family enterprise producing wines that are refined, spicy and mineral-driven with depth and complexity, which has earned them ratings of 90+ points from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. Savor a four-course Sicilian lunch paired with five Vivera wines followed by a tour of the estate, the surprisingly elegant flavors of this rugged landscape’s bounty lingering on your tastebuds.

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