Palermo Tour Operator Sole Blu Sicilia is proposing for 2012 this fabulous week long food, wine and cooking tour in Palermo, as well as optional excursions to Cefalu, Marsala and Castelbuono. Participants will be taken to local markets, historicla locations, medieval villages and artisan food shops

A luxury cruise by In Italy Tours in an elegant two masted sail yacht departing from the Calabria fishing village of Tropea to Sicily and taking in the main Aeolian Islands of Stromboli, Salina, Vulcano, Filicudi, Panarea and Lipari. Your accommodation is a classic 22 meter 'caicco salato' built in 1991.

Each of the five double cabins has its own bathroom with shower, as well as a large shared lounge room with bar. Deck facilities include a teak wood pru on which to sunbathe and dive into the turquoise Mediterranean sea while meals are served on the bridge in complete seated comfort.

Hedonistic Hiking takes you on a relaxed week of walking in Tuscany, exploring the castles, wine and cooking of this region.   Visit Siena and try your hand at making fresh pasta with an entertaining local chef.   Visit the vineyards of Chianti, talk to the winemakers and taste their wines and olive oil.

Departure dates: 11th - 18th May 2012 & 23rd - 30th  September 2012

This interesting and moderately priced 7 day tour of classic Sicily by Palermo based tour operator Sole Blu Sicilia features 4 star accommodation and all the 'must sees' of Sicily's most enchanting historical and cultural sights such as Etna, Palermo, Taormina and Agrigento.

Below we highlight the main elements of the tour with the latest published rates. The itinerary may vary slightly the scheduled sites are not accessible for any reason. Alternative visits will be guaranteed.

Hedonistic Hiking shows you the lands of the ancient Etruscans from the hill-top town of Volterra to the fascinating coastal Maremma region of south west Tuscany.   Enjoy the stunning spring flowers, medieval towns and villages and explore fascinating local wine areas, including the world-famous Bolgheri region.    Stay in lovely hotels in Volterra and Massa Marittima.

Departure dates: 04th - 11th May 2012

Not just any sail boat trip along the Amalfi coast, but a two masted 6 day boat tour in a traditional 'caicco' taking in the wonderful towns of Salerno, Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Capri, Ischia and Naples. The cruise detail follow here and for more information contact us.

This Hedonistic Hiking week lets your taste buds do the walking as you are immersed in the enogastronomic wonders of north west Italy.  The tour is a celebration of the land of Slow Food and the essential cities of Alba, Turin, Cherasco, Saluzzo and Barolo. Beautiful hotels, stunning walks, great food and superb wine; this tour has it all.

Departure dates: 15th June - 22th June 2012 & 12th - 19th October 2012

Hedonistic Hiking guides you on this 8 day tour from Parma, through Tuscany and on to the Cinque Terre to discover Prosciutto, Parmesan, Pilgrims and Poets. An unusual walking route today, but one which was the beaten track in medieval times linking the cities of Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Liguria.

Departure dates: 14th - 21st September 2012.

This original Rome food tour is located in the Castelli Romani, about 30 minutes from central Rome. It has been designed to allow the visitor to meet local people, dine with them, cook with them and see close up their daily life in the famous Roman Hills, not least to explore local food in the company of celebrated chef Anna Dente.

Your base is Lanuvio and the tour includes visits to such wonderful places as Frascati, San Cesareo, Nemi, Genzano di Roma, Castel Gandolfo and Terracina and Circeo on the Lazio coast.

It is proposed by In Italy Tours run by Tania Pascuzzi. The keywords of an In Italy Tours tour are local people, authentic places, Italian tradition, history and culture.

This tour by In Italy Tours based in Tropea is both a gastronomic odyssey and a luxury adventure in Calabria to experience the genuineness of a region rarely visited. Some of the towns and places visited include Tropea, Pizzo, Vibo Valentia where cooking classes and tastings are planned.

This Hedonistic Hiking walking tour starts in Florence and continues through the beautiful Umbrian countryside, visiting Anghiari, Sansepolcro, the Monte Cucco National Park and medieval Gubbio.   Witness the opening night of the exciting historical crossbow festival between Sansepolcro and Gubbio and enjoy stunning views from the  Apennines of Le Marche, Tuscany and Umbria.

Departure dates: 5th – 12th September 2012

If you really want to understand traditional rural life in Tuscany, then you have to visit in the Autumn. In particular plan your journey for September, October and November, the period of truffles, olive oil and chestnuts. In collaboration with Viaggi Senza Fretta, Sapori e Saperi Gastronomic Adventures proposes this extraordinary opportunity to visit the homes of locals and workshops of artisans, sharing their culinary treasures from Val d’Orcia in the south of Tuscany to Lucca in the north.

This week tour of Abruzzo is offered by Abruzzo Cibus based in the province of Chieti. As well as this seven day tour to discover the food and history of the region, the company also offers one day tours and cooking lessons, short breaks and specialised courses for professional chefs.

Discover Le Marche, Italy’s best kept secret, and learn Italian in the Conero Riviera with the Centro Culturale Conero based in Camerano, province of Ancona. The tour departs with a group of minimum 15 people. Your accommodation can be a hotel, pension, agriturismo or selected host families.

Hedonistic Hiking will lead you from Florence to Arezzo to see the beautiful frescoes by Piero della Francesca and guide you through the magical Casentino National Park.   Explore the countryside that inspired St Francis of Assisi in the 13th century and  learn about Chianti wine production.    Visit Florence itself to discover some of its hidden gems on an exclusive private tour.

Departure dates: 24th - 31st May 2012

A Delicious holiday offer by Color Hotel in Bardolino on Lake Garda. It is of 7 nights and comprehends: 3 dinners at our Restaurant, choose your favourite from our Color Menu; 1 special Color gift; 2 Color Cocktails per person in our Blu Bar Sweet and a Sweet surprise…..

Join Hedonistic Hiking for this walking holiday which centres around one of the greatest spectacles in the Italian calendar - the Palio of Siena.   The horse-race is the apex of months of preparation in the city and the Palio itself is a four day event.   This tour helps you to get below the surface of this fabulous tradition and immerses you in the rituals and folklore of the festival.

Departure dates: 12th - 18th August 2012

An amazing opportunity to spend a wonderful week vacation in a beautiful Country House along the Amalfi Coast driving an elegant, classic "Alfa Romeo Spider" sports car during your stay.

But not only ... you will also enjoy the tasting of local typical food products; a trip to the "Path of the Gods" up in the Amalfi hills, entrance to a beach club, a riding lesson, entrance to the ruins of Pompeii, visit to the Emerald Grotto and a fine dinner in a typical restaurant of the coast.

Price: €1800,00

A full vacation week tour of Puglia based in Gioia del Colle and Conversano which includes guided visits of all the key destinations in the region such as Polignano a Mare, Alberobello and the trulli, Trani, Castellana Grotte, Altamura, Castel del Monte, Locorotondo, Ostuni, Bari, Otranto, Gallipoli and Lecce in Salento, as well as the Sassi of Matera in Basilicata.

We rate this tour by Experience Puglia as the best Puglia tour on the web and your 6 full day tour rolls out something like this:

This unique package is proposed by two fabulous design hotels and combines a stylish week's vacation by the waters of Lake Garda and in the green mountain environment of Südtirol.

They are the Color Hotel – Style & Design – in Bardolino and The Feldmilla Designhotel – Nature & Design – in Sand in Taufers, Tauferer Ahrntal.

The package is 7 nights accommodation including breakfast and you can decide which of the locations you prefer 4 or 3 nights.