GO BEYOND THE ITALY YOU ALREADY KNOW
COME FIND YOUR ITALY ONE BITE AT A TIME
Two Journeys. One Love of Italy.
Imagine arriving in Italy and exploring beyond the typical tourist path. With the details taken care of, you can simply be present—exploring, eating, connecting, and enjoying the places you came to experience. Travel alongside a small group of curious travelers who share your love of food, culture, and discovering something deeper.
These are intimate journeys built around connection. Rather than simply checking places off a list, we’ll share meals, meet local producers and artisans, explore beautiful landscapes, and experience the traditions and stories that give each region its character. You’ll arrive as a small group and leave feeling like you’ve traveled with friends.
Your Next Italian Adventure Starts Here
UPCOMING GROUP TRIPS
8 days / 7 nights
May 29 – June 5, 2027
Sicily
Sicily is meant to be tasted, explored, and lived. Join us for a journey through the island’s northwestern corner, where vibrant markets, dramatic coastlines, ancient salt pans, and island life set the stage for an unforgettable week.
Highlights
Sailing along the Zingaro coast
Palermo street food & culture
Hands-on Sicilian cooking experience
Marsala wine & olive oil
Explore ancient salt pans & nearby offshore islands
This is Sicily beyond the guidebook—full of good food, beautiful places, and moments worth lingering over.
8 days/7 nights June 2027
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Calling all food & wine lovers and curious travelers! Join us for a journey through Anna’s home region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, one of Italy’s most underrated destinations, where Italian, Austrian, and Slovenian influences come together in the food, wine, and traditions.
Highlights
Begin the journey in Venice
Stay at a winery surrounded by vineyards
Explore Friuli with Anna, a local
Visit a local prosciutto producer
Visit a family-run cheese farm
Hike through the Friulian countryside
Boat out to see the locals catch fish
Immerse with the local culture and traditions
Along the way, we’ll share incredible meals, taste exceptional wines, meet local producers, and experience Friuli with a local. Thoughtfully curated, intimate, and designed to be savored.
Why Travel With Us?
Small Groups, Meaningful Connections
With just 8 guests, our trips are intimate enough to get to know the people you're traveling with—and the people who welcome you along the way.
Beyond the Tourist Trail
We seek out the places, flavors, traditions, and experiences that reveal a deeper side of Italy.
Food at the Heart of the Journey
From cooking and wine to markets, local producers, and long meals together, food is one of the ways we connect with a place.
Travel With Hosts Who Care
We don't just organize the itinerary—we travel with you, share the experience, and create the kind of journey we'd want to take ourselves.
What Our Travelers Say
“From amazing accommodations to fantastic guides and great local experiences – from a traditional dinner cooked by locals to a local brewery and more, I had an absolutely fantastic time. I HIGHLY recommend Christina as your trip planner and I cannot wait to go on another trip with her!” ~ Julie H.
Meet Your Hosts
We’re Christina Minutillo & Anna Maria Zilli, and we invite you to share our love of Italy, food, travel, and creating meaningful experiences around the table.
Christina is an Italian-American cookbook author and travel creator whose Italian roots have inspired years of exploring Italy, from her ancestral town near Naples to lesser-known places and traditions throughout the country.
Anna Maria is originally from Friuli Venezia Giulia and now lives in New Orleans, where she stays closely connected to the Italian-American community and shares her love of Italian culture and traditions.
Together, we create intimate journeys that feel personal, welcoming, and thoughtfully cared for—connecting you with the food, people, places, and traditions that make Italy unforgettable.
Are These Group Trips For You?
Our group journeys are designed for travelers who:
Love food as a way to experience a place —
from local markets and cooking, to wine, long lunches, and meals shared together.
Want to go beyond the usual tourist trail —
and experience the traditions, people, and places that give each region its character.
Enjoy traveling with a small group —
and meeting curious, like-minded people along the way.
Appreciate a thoughtfully planned itinerary —
with a balance of guided experiences and free time to explore at your own pace.
If this sounds like your kind of travel, we think you'll feel right at home with us.
Want Something Different?
Not ready for a group journey? Create an Italian experience that's uniquely yours.
Trace Your Roots
Follow your family story back to Italy and experience the towns, traditions, food, and places connected to your heritage. Just select it in the dropdown below and we’ll be in touch!
Customize Your Escape
Want Italy on your own terms? We can create a private journey tailored to your interests, pace, schedule, and travel style. Just select it in the dropdown below and we’ll be in touch or explore the experiences here.
Have Questions?
Planning a trip is a big decision, and we’re happy to help. Have a question about Sicily, curious about which journey is right for you, or want to be among the first to hear when our Friuli trip opens? Send us a message.
