Curated food and wine experiences…
★★★★★
“This was our third trip with Natalina and will not be our last. We toured a rather undiscovered region of Italy and found it to be a wonderful experience filled with new activities every day.”
– Wayne Harloff
Natalina’s Food & Wine Experiences
Since 2015, Natalina has hosted small groups in southern Italy to experience the small-town charm, history, culture, and incredible food and wine.
At Natalina’s, we like both our food and travel ‘slow’. Slow food means we choose experiences and restaurants that promote local food and traditional cooking. Slow travel means our itineraries limit hotel changes, select only the best experiences so that they can be enjoyed deeply and allowing sufficient time to wander as you wish. Our small group tours are capped at 17 people, but we usually land at 14.
We also embrace the shoulder seasons. Spring and fall are the best times to visit Italy – great weather, great food, less crowds.
Choose from our longest running experience, Taste of Puglia (the heel!), join Natalina in her ancestral home of Calabria (the toe!), try Sicily & Malta (island hopping!) or our newest destination, Abruzzo (perfect to add Rome (pre or post tour) as it is only 2 hours away). Not sure which tour is right for you? Contact Natalina for advice!
Please note coaches are used to take us from town to town but we are a “walking tour”. You could be on your feet up to 4 hours in a day, walking at a leisurely pace, visiting interesting locations or participating in a cooking experience. We offer many breaks and years of experience have confirmed the level of activity is very doable and appreciated with all the food and wine!
We minimize hotel changes, but when we do change, you will need to move your luggage from the coach to the hotel. This could be a 5-minute walk or 10-15, as our hotels are situated in the historic city centres, which often have travel restrictions in place and the BEST locations!
Do you want to take advantage of already being in Italy by adding some pre or post travel to your itinerary? If that travel includes where we run tours, we offer a FREE service to registered clients to help with your planning. Natalina offers advice based on her firsthand experiences in the area.
Please note that 2026 will be the FINAL YEAR for 10 day Food & Wine experiences with Natalina as your Tour Director! We would be happy to create a personalized itinerary for you or your group, with our esteemed tour partners, on the ground, in the region of your choice. Contact Natalina for details.
★★★★★
“Best. Vacation. Ever. Trip to Puglia region of Italy with Natalina and small group…. I can’t say enough good things about it. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys wonderful travel made easy :)”
Janice Reiner
★★★★★
“Taking the “Taste of Calabria” tour with host Natalina and guide Silvia proved to be one of my best travel decisions. With 13 other guests, we explored this part of southern Italy together, and by the end of the trip I felt I had gained 13 new friends”
Valerie Anderson
★★★★★
“I had an amazing time in Sicily and Malta! First time overseas, well organized, full days filled with interesting sites, amazing food and experiences. I will definitely travel with Natalina again”
Susan Keleher
Upcoming Travel Experiences in Italy
Taste of Sicily, with Malta
A walking tour of the picturesque hill town of Taormina offers dramatic views to the sea and Arab, Norman and Gothic influenced architecture. The day ends with our first cooking experience. We visit an active volcano, Mt. Etna, followed by a demonstration and tasting of the traditional Sicilian Mustarda dolci. Down the coast to Catania to enjoy the chaotic and delicious market and street food scene. The Siracusa and Ortigia walking tours reveal diverse architectural gems. Home to one of Sicily’s most beautiful historical centres is our next step, Noto, and surrounding valley for a wine tasting and lunch. Our introduction to the island of Malta starts with a food and culture tour of the fortified city of Valletta. By ferry to Gozo for a cooking experience with a local chef. We learn about local ingredients and pass a few landmarks along the way! We return to the main island for the medieval city of Mdina and a farm lunch with a local family.
October 28- November 7, 2026,
SOLD OUT
Double: 4295 E pp Single: 4995 E
Ladies Rest & Restore, Puglia!
October 17- 25, 2026
Ladies, the Rest and Restore is finally here, and it’s generating a buzz! Picture yourself biking through picturesque landscapes, hiking scenic trails, and exploring the beauty that surrounds us—all while having the entire Masseria for our group! Dive into our hands-on pizza class, visit local ceramics artisans, and indulge in delightful wines at the winery. Start your day with rejuvenating stretching sessions that will prepare you for a day filled with adventure and relaxation. But don’t wait too long! We only have 3 rooms left—double or triple options, with the possibility of 1 additional single room. This is your chance to engage your senses and immerse yourself in authentic Italian culture. Act fast and secure your spot for this unforgettable experience! Rooms starting at 3390Euro per person!
2026 Northern Italy & The Lakes Region
Partnered with Ways Tours, Verona, Italy (ask us for Terms & Conditions)
Now for something new! We are experimenting with bringing our clients new, unique, departures which still capture the essence of our 4 core Food & Wine experiences that we have delviered for over 10 years!
With 4 nights in Bergamo and 5 nights in Verona this gives us the perfect home base to experience the lakes, the mountains and the city of Milan!
November 8-18, 2026, ONLY 2 ROOMS LEFT. (1 single or 2 doubles)
Double occupancy: 4350 Euro per pp, NEW PRICE 4250 Euro per person!
Double room/single use: 5200 Euro pp NEW PRICE 5050 Euro per person!
BOOK NOW plus Pre and Post Travel Assistance
We want you to have the best time on your vacation, both the time we spend together on our tour and any travel you wish to do before or after.
As a free service and additional value of travelling with us, we can provide recommendations and helpful planning to further enjoy what Puglia, Calabria, Abruzzo, Sicily and Malta can offer.
Terms and Conditions:
All terms and conditions vary with each departure and the tour partner we are working with. All terms and conditions are included at registration. If you wish a copy before registration, contact us.
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