My Heart of Italy Cuisine and Culture Tour

Many of you have expressed interest in experiencing the tastes, sights, textures, sounds, and aromas of central Italy that I showcased over the holidays, so I hand-crafted a tour just for you! Named "Italy's new hot destination" by CNN, Abruzzo is also "The Greenest Region in Europe." An oasis of culture and nature, this up and coming tourism destination will leave you captivated.  The registration deadline is on March 15, 2018, and spaces are  limited to 12 participants. While in Abruzzo, we will stay at the enchanting family owned and operated De Luca Winery and agriturismo. Located in Mozzagrogna, the vineyards are situated perfectly in between the mountains and the sea, with comfortable, modern, well-appointed guest rooms. Here we'll enjoy classic Abruzzese-style hospitality as well as gourmet food and world-class wines produced onsite.   Whether it's your first or fiftieth time visiting Italy, this trip will leave you spellbound!  The Heart of Italy Cuisine and Culture Tour begins on May 4, 2018.  See full itinerary here. Reserve here. Email me if you have questions. Here are some of the highlights that my tour partner Antonio Juliano  and I have put together: Culinary Leadership Services of Chef Amy Riolo Tour and Cultural Leadership Services of Antonio Iuliano, Italian Sensory Experience Round-trip airfare from Washington, D.C. to Rome, Italy (*tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable)  Transfers from/to Rome International Airport Lodging, including taxes, in Rome and Abruzzo  Daily Breakfasts Private ground transportation on itinerary throughout, including driver tip Guided tour of Sulmona, Mezzagrogna,Borgo di Ronareccio and the De Luca Winery An exclusive guided "culinary walk" through Rome's Centro Storico 4 private cooking classes and resulting meals An olive oil workshop/tasting A guided red wine tasting and pairing A guided white wine tasting and pairing A guided honey tasting, liqueur tasting, torrone tasting Pizza, Confectionary, Pastry, and Truffle Hunting Demonstrations Other Included Meals: Street Food Tasting in  Lanciano and Rome, dinner at Il Pennese,  the De Luca Winery, and a historic trattoria  in Rome. Aperitivi at the Il Cavalluccio Restaurant and the De Luca Winery and on a trabocco. Lunches include a feast of local specialties at the L'alveare agriturismo, an open-air meal in Rocca San Giovanni, a trattoria in Sulmona, and a famous trattoria in Rome. Looking forward to sharing these amazing experiences with you!