Simply Outstanding

Italy is heaven for wine lovers. There is something for every level of interest: from novice to obsessed oenophiles. We have long-standing relationships with the premier estates, as well as delightful, smaller family-run vineyards. Our English-speaking guides will escort you through the vineyards and explain what makes these wines so different from one another and the impact of their microclimates. Take your time to savor the day and perhaps enjoy a perfectly paired lunch on the estate as well. It all makes for a magical day.

Explore some of the most beautiful gardens in Italy, if not the world. Request Italy can arrange an escorted tour by our horticulturist. As an advisor to many historic estates throughout Europe, he will walk you through gardens that are the quintessence of the Italian lifestyle. In addition to renowned gardens, you can an enjoy a more intimate experience where you are introduced to the owners and head gardeners of breathtaking private villas.

For those that love to be outdoors aid active, we can provide you with the routes and resources in every region for exploring by bike or on foot. Whether you want a leisurely ride through Tuscan vineyards, or prefer to hike (or ski) the mountain slopes of the Dolomites, we can provide you with the routes and resources that suit your skills and interests.

Request Italy knows the best beaches, private coves and thermal spas in Italy. From the charming beach towns on the Tyrrhenian coast in Tuscany where the mountains flow down to the sea, or a retreat on the Aeolian islands in Sicily.

Italy is a treasure trove of art, engineering and architecture. From ever major city to hilltop villages in Umbria, we can help you explore independently or connect you with expert guides for insights you will not find in guide books.

From the Vatican, to the Uffizi, or hidden treasures in hilltop villages in Sicily, we have curated the best guides and access to treasures that are off the beaten path. Let us delight you by sharing some of the special places we have discovered over the years.

Visit the countryside with with a truffle hunter who will explain how his family has been collecting the crown jewels of the culinary world for generations, or wander through an olive grove with a stop at the frantoio to understand the process of making olive oil and the complexity of tastes.

Consider a new aproach….by sea. Explore the coastal villages, islands and secluded destinations of Italy. From moonlit beaches to secret coves that can only be reached by boat, we will create an itinerary that is the ultimate in luxury and total freedom. Once your ports are selected, Request Italy will provide you with recommendations for making the most of your time on terra firma.

If you are already an enthusiast, or it is on your ‘must do’ list, Italy offers a ballooning experience that makes your spirit soar, not because you are floating over breathtaking villas, vineyards and villages, but because of the magical quality of the light that has enchanted artist for centuries.

Add a cooking class, or several, to your itinerary, We can arrange private lessons for all levels of interest and skill. Classes range from selecting one of our favorite local chefs for a more casual, farm to table experience or join a Michelin Star chef as they take you through the local markets and explain the selections. Afterwards, you will then head back to their kitchen and put on your toque. The experience is always fascinating and the the results delicious. Travelling with children? A cooking class makes for perfect family time with no cell phones. Your children’s culinary interests just might surprise you. It is always a highlight.