Vineyards surrounding Grinzane Covour in the Piedmont region of Italy
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Regional gastronomy can open your eyes to local traditions and recipes, modern innovation and ancient culinary techniques. Food takes us beyond borders to signify how the rich diversity of a culture can weave together greater flavor. Use these sample trips and our Food and Wine Travel Guide to plan your dream vacation to learn how you can experience travel in a way that is simultaneously communal and yet intimate.

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Discover extraordinary places and those rarely explored–these are a few to inspire your travels.

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Church of San Biagio in Montepulciano surrounded by Tuscan countryside

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,100

Food-Lover's Tour of Tuscany and Umbria

Perugia, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Montefalco, Assisi +5 more
Enjoying an evening glass of wine at Château de Gilly near Dijon in the Burgundy region in France.

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,000

Ultimate French Wine Tour: Burgundy and Alsace

Lyon, Alsace-Lorraine, Beaune, Dijon 
Vineyards in the Douro River Valley, Portugal

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $2,700

Food, Wine, and Culture in Portugal

Lisbon, Obidos, Nazare, Porto, Douro Valley +2 more
Medieval Motovun surrounded by vineyards in Croatia

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,500

Food & Wine of Croatia in 10 Days

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Rovinj, Trogir, Dubrovnik +6 more
Wheels of parmigiano-reggiano on display in Parma, Italy

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $10,000

Spectacular Luxury Food Tour of Italy

Parma, Casorate Sempione, Cinque Terre, Camogli, Bobbio +6 more
Vineyards in Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,800

Luxury Italy Wine Tour of the Top Regions

Piedmont, Lombardy, Chianti 

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  1. 1.Share Your Travel Dreams

    Zicasso specializes in custom tours, vacations, and safaris tailored to your interests and preferences. From private African safaris to culinary experiences in Europe, submit a trip request to share your ideas and travel style.

  2. 2.Meet Your Travel Specialists

    To ensure a personalized experience, we'll carefully handpick and introduce you to two of our top travel specialists, each with unsurpassed destination knowledge and local insight aligned to your luxury travel dreams.

  3. 3.Design Your Perfect Journey

    Compare the expertise of two specialists with itineraries crafted exclusively for you. You can refine these further and choose your preferred proposal. Our unique process ensures a more creative, personalized, and expertly crafted trip.

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Wine tasting at Church Road Vineyard in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.  Photo © Tourism New Zealand / Chris McLennan.

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $10,800

Top Tier Food and Wine Tour of New Zealand

Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua, Napier 
Coastal vineyards in Basque Country, Spain

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $6,300

Essence of Spanish Food, Wine, and Culture Tour

Madrid, Ribera del Duero, La Rioja, San Sebastian, Txakoli Wine Region +1 more
Alfresco culinary experience on Santorini, Greece

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,200

8-Day Greek Culinary and Local Experiences Tour

Athens, Chania (Hania), Heraklion, Armenoi, Stylos +7 more
Tom Yum Goong, Thai hot and spicy soup with shrimp

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,933

Taste of Thailand Culinary Tour

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket 
Ramen Tour of Japan: Celebrating 60 Years of Instant Goodness

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,730

Ramen Tour of Japan: Celebrating 60 Years of Instant Goodness

Tokyo, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Hakodate 
Dark chocolate made at a cooking class in Umbria, Italy

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,899

Italy for Chocoholics! A Unique Tour of Umbria

Assisi, Citerna, Gubbio, Perugia, Orvieto 

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jason M.
France, Spain Tour Review: Surf Lessons, Private Chateaux Tours, Tasting Dinners, Wine Pairings, 7 Nights

Zicasso's travel expert and his team were fantastic. They planned out all the details of our trip and the activities were set up through reputable and trustworthy third parties by him. I’d definitely use his team again.

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kavita A.
Italy Tour Review: Rome, Venice, Tuscany, Chianti, Vespa Tour, Boat Ride, Cooking Class, 20 Days

Our trip was absolutely amazing and the planning done by Zicasso's travel company surpassed my expectations. The attention to detail was amazing: from excellent and punctual drivers to assistants who helped us with the water taxis in Venice to the lounge access for trains. It was truly white-glove service that made my trip seamless and allowed me to enjoy every moment because every detail was handled.

The excursions were fantastic. I especially enjoyed the cooking class at a farm in Tuscany and the Vespa tours in Rome. There was a nice mix of private excursions for the walking tours and boat rides, to a few shared excursions, such as the cooking class.

The hotels the travel company booked were chic, boutiquey Italian hotels and each had its own charm (from the former palace in Venice to the castle in Chianti), and we loved them. We would absolutely recommend to anyone booking a trip to Italy!

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Carles P.
Italy Travel Review: Assisi, Tuscany, 15-Day Trip

Zicasso's team was excellent with planning and execution of the itinerary to meet our specific needs.

I was able to add an additional city on short notice!

We had knowledgeable local city guides and all drivers were professional.

We had a wonderful family trip!

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Jeff S.
Italy, France Vacation Review: Rome, Florence, Venice, Paris, Bayeux, Normandy, 18 Nights

We had an excellent experience with Zicasso's travel company. We are a family of four and spent 18 nights going through Italy and France. We worked with the company to make arrangements to see the cities and sites we wanted to visit. They offered great options for hotels and activities. They stayed in close contact with us during the trip and made additional arrangements upon request. The company provided outstanding service making arrangements and during the trip. We were very satisified and have already recommended them to our friends.

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Dorothy K.
Italy Tour Review: Rome, Florence, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Ancient Sites, Cooking Class, 1 Week

I can confidently say that Zicasso's travel specialist is truly dedicated to providing her clients a luxury experience. From the outset, we had a 20-minute call where she wanted to learn about our dream vacation and get to know us. She was attentive to every request we made and organized our itinerary accordingly. During the trip, she texted us daily to inform us about our drivers and guides for the next day. Additionally, she checked to ensure our trip was progressing smoothly.

Here are some highlights:

Rome: We were greeted at the airport by our agent, who expedited our passage through passport control. The following day, we started our exploration at the Vatican. Our agent had purchased our tickets in advance, allowing us to skip the line. She also planned the remainder of our self-guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and other ancient sights. We accomplished so much in just two days!

Florence: We took part in a pasta-making class with a chef who was fantastic! Her husband was also quite charming. Our experience there was truly wonderful. Special thanks to our driver, who was incredibly helpful and informative.

Sorrento (Amalfi Coast): We began with a visit to Pompeii, where our guide, also arranged by our agent, was spectacular! His passion and extensive knowledge made the experience enjoyable. Next, we had a fun blind wine tasting. When we arrived at our amazing hotel, we were greeted with a surprise.

While in Rome, we encountered a minor issue, which our agent resolved quickly. She even went above and beyond by ordering us a bottle of prosecco to celebrate. We also took a car tour of Positano and Ravello, guided by a local from Ravello who was informative, knowledgeable, and delightful. We loved her! Our day ended with a lovely sunset cruise off the coast! Both days had excellent drivers.

This trip was a dream come true for my husband and me. Without a doubt, our agent made it the luxurious experience we desired. I highly recommend her and her team!

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Paul P.
Spain Travel Review: Madrid, La Rioja, Barcelona, Wineries, History, Chocolate Tour, 10 Nights

Our trip to Spain was wonderful and everything went as planned. The three hotels we stayed in (Madrid, La Rioja, Barcelona) met or exceeded expectations. Our guides were very knowledgeable and personable.

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