adventures in Italy and france with a chef...
Matera - Basilicata (World Unesco Heritage site)
Chef Michael Howell leads you on the culinary adventure of a lifetime.
A long time member of Slow Food, Chef Michael has been hosting small exclusive visits and travelling the length and breadth of Italy since 2003, discovering those unique, off-the beaten track, magical experiences that you can share in. This is food and wine inspired travel, for those who love to eat, taste fine and unique wines, stay in castles and villas, cook, experience and explore Italy and now France!
We host 8-12 day, small group visits to specific regions of the country, so that you can experience the what the REAL Italy is like. No rushing to make the train connection to speed across the country to your next one hour stop. We specialize in experiential travel, so that you live it! And for the first time in 2026 we are adding culinary travel to France
A long time member of Slow Food, Chef Michael has been hosting small exclusive visits and travelling the length and breadth of Italy since 2003, discovering those unique, off-the beaten track, magical experiences that you can share in. This is food and wine inspired travel, for those who love to eat, taste fine and unique wines, stay in castles and villas, cook, experience and explore Italy and now France!
We host 8-12 day, small group visits to specific regions of the country, so that you can experience the what the REAL Italy is like. No rushing to make the train connection to speed across the country to your next one hour stop. We specialize in experiential travel, so that you live it! And for the first time in 2026 we are adding culinary travel to France
Capri by private yacht
all inclusive travel. really.
Polignano a Mare - Puglia
When we say that our trips are all inclusive, we mean it. We hate it when all of a sudden a trip doesn't include a lunch, or a museum mentioned is extra, or you can't make spur of the moment diversion because you didn't prebook and prepay. On our visits everything is included: accommodations in villas and castles, all meals, beverages, tastings, tours, admissions, gratuities, transportation, airport pickups and drop offs - from nearest major hub - beverages and casual snacks) are included in the price. We'll even pick up the tab for a postcard or two!
As most people now generally book their own travel, your airfare and travel insurance is not included
As most people now generally book their own travel, your airfare and travel insurance is not included
Vieux Lyon , France
