A Puglian Summer
June 8th 2026. SOLD OUT.

Day 1. Mia will be there to greet you at our boutique accommodation in Monopoli and help you settle in. We will meet for a welcome drink overlooking the water in the late afternoon and enjoy a traditional Puglian dinner at a local Osteria where I will introduce you to typical dishes from the region.

Day 2. This morning, after breakfast, we will join our local guide for a walking street food & cultural tour of the quaint seaside village of Monopoli. I love beginning each tour this way as it gives us a true sense of where we are & what each region is all about. We will eat, we will learn & we will explore.

Time for solo meanders through Monopoli or siesta in our lovely B&B.

This afternoon we embark on a private guided boat trip along the coastline towards Polignano e Mare. We will explore the beautiful grottos and hidden beaches along the way, leap into the Adriatic Sea & enjoy Aperitivo onboard as the sun sets.

Time for a simple Puglian dinner before tucking ourselves into bed all salty skinned & sun kissed.

Day 3. This morning we depart for the bustling capital of Bari for a guided street food & historical tour of this fascinating small city.

This afternoon is for slowing our pace and lazing the rest of the day away at a local beach club. We will swim, eat fresh seafood for dinner, sip a spritz, and enjoy a true Italian summer day—all sun-kissed and salty.

Day 4. This morning, after breakfast, we head out to Polignano e Mare for a guided tour of this gorgeous cliff top village. We will then enjoy a immersive, hands on cooking class learning the art of typical Pugliese Focaccia & Orecchiette Pasta before enjoying the fruits of our labour over a late lunch with wine.

Time for a quick swim in Polignano before heading back to Monopoli for an evening at your leisure.

Day 5. This morning we leave Monopoli, headed for the beautiful whitewashed village of Ostuni.

Enroute, we will stop at a local cheese-producing farm and enjoy a private experience—being shown around the farm, trying our hand at making local burrata, and sitting down to a rustic Puglian long lunch with wines, coffee & dessert.

Early evening, once you have settled in to your accommodation, we will take a stroll around Ostuni, enjoy a sunset spritz & dinner at my favourite Osteria.

Day 6. This morning, after breakfast, we will enjoy a private guided transfer and tour of the famous Trulli village of Alberobello. We will have some free time to wander the lanes & shop, before meeting or lunch at a quaint little Ristorante with a beautiful view of the Itria Valley.

This afternoon we will head to one of Puglia’s most ancient olive oil mills and Masserie to enjoy a guided tour of the groves, learn how olive oil was pressed in the traditional way and enjoy a tasting with the owner of the varying forms of Olive Oil.

This evening is free to enjoy at your leisure in Ostuni. I have many recommendations for dinner.

Day 7. Today is for slowing our pace & is all yours to explore beautiful Ostuni, get lost in her white washed lanes & shop her gorgeous boutiques.

Early evening we will head to a stunning sunset bar for aperitivo followed by dinner in a hidden cave in Ostuni. An early night as we prepare for our big day trip to Matera tomorrow.

Day 8. This morning, after breakfast, we will meet our private transfer and guide who will take us to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Matera. We will walk amongst the ancient Sassi caves, take a look inside a traditional cave home and then enjoy an exquisite lunch in a beautiful cave trattoria that I have been dreaming of since I was last there two years ago!

Tonight, we will keep it simple yet stunning with aperitivo, grazing boards & a view out over Ostuni to die for as we toast to the end of an incredible Italian summer experience in beautiful Puglia.

Day 9. Departure day and completion of our tour. Mia will help to coordinate your onward transfers & travel.

PRICING
$6,299 PP in a beautiful shared double room with ensuite.
$7,499 PP for a beautiful solo double room with ensuite.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your place (refundable until we begin to book non-refundable accommodations and experiences December the 8th, 2025). Payment plans are available to help spread out the cost. Mia is available for a phone call if you'd like to ask any further questions, simply fill out the contact form.

Included:
Mia as your host throughout the trip.
2hr travel consultation with Mia to help you with your pre & post travels.
Welcome drinks & aperitivo.
All boutique accommodations.
Breakfast daily.
Private transfers to and from our local experiences.
Street food & cultural tour of Monopoli with local guide.
Local private guided tours of Bari, Ostuni, Matera, Alberobello & Polignano e Mare.
Hands on cooking class with three course lunch & wines.
Cheese making experience, farm visit & full lunch with wines.
Half day boat tour along the coast with aperitivo.
Sun lounger hire at local beach club.
Extra virgin olive oil tasting & visit to a masseria.

Not included:
International airfares.
Full comprehensive travel insurance (a pre-requisite to join our trip).
Lunches & dinners (aside from our street food tour in Bari & cooking class).
Your transfers to and from our start & finish accommodations.

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Greece & Her Islands
June 23rd 2026 SOLD OUT. NEW Tour, September 14th to 22nd, 2026!

Greece & Her Islands. September, 2026.

Day 1. Mia will be there to greet you at our boutique accommodation in Athens & help you settle in. We will meet for a welcome drink on our beautiful private rooftop before joining an incredible, 4hr off the beaten track food & cultural tour of Athens & beautiful Plaka.

We will feast on traditional foods, learn about Athens & her diverse history & join the Athenians for sunset sips & vibes!

Day 2. This morning, after breakfast we will take a short walk through our little neighbourhood of Pyssri to meet a vibrant local chef who will guide us through the biggest food markets in Athens.

Then we join her in a 3hr hands on immersive Greek cooking class, followed by lunch with rustic Greek wines enjoying the fruits of our labour.

This afternoon is yours to explore more of Athens, book in for a guided tour of the Acropolis or laze the afternoon away on our rooftop listening to the sounds of Athens below.

This evening for dinner we will enjoy a little Greek fine dining at a local Athenian institution before tucking ourselves into bed after a big day in the capital.

Day 3. This morning is yours to laze on the rooftop of our hotel, potter around our gorgeous local neighbourhood or head out for one more look at the bustling city centre of Monastiraki Square.

At midday we will be collected by our private driver & driven to the ferry that will take us to Milos Island.

This afternoon we will check in to our beautiful rooms in the hilltop village of Plaka, settle in & refresh & enjoy the best sunset on the island just steps away from our accommodations, takeaway cocktails in hand.

Dinner will be at my favourite local Taverna, rustic & delicious, a celebration of Greek food!

Day 4. Today we will enjoy a private tour of the island stopping at the little fisherman villages of Klima & Mandrakia & the enchanting Sarakiniko. We will swim, explore, eat octopus fresh from the sea & enjoy a glass or two of chilled Greek Rose before heading back to Plaka for another beautiful sunset.

Tonight is all yours to enjoy at your leisure.

Day 5. Today is for all things sailing! We will meet our captain & fellow guests for a full day sailing around the island of Milos.

We will see waters so blue they will be imprinted on your heart’s forever, we will leap off the catamaran & swim into hidden beaches only accessible by boat & enjoy free flowing wine & lunch provided by the staff on board.

Dinner will be a delicious gyros at the port of Milos before heading back to our accomodation to sleep the sweet sleep of salty days at sea.

Day 6. This morning is yours to potter around Plaka & say goodbye to Milos.

After lunch we will meet our private driver to be taken back to the port for our short ferry across to the beautiful Island of Sifnos.

Once we have checked in to our gorgeous suites on Sifnos we will take an afternoon swim as the sun sets, followed by dinner at my favourite local Taverna in Platis Gialos.

Day 7. This morning we will take the local bus up to the whitewashed village of Artemonas for brunch at the Yellow Bicycle, a delicious bakery/cafe & a wander around this beautiful local village.

From here we will take another local bus down to the little beachside village of Faros for an afternoon of swimming & sunning in crystal clear waters.

We will have dinner right on the beach at Pelicano's before being whisked home by our private driver for a cosy night in.

Day 8. This morning is all yours to savour the slow, swim in the beach on oue doorstep & have breakfast at a local cafe!

At midday we will be driven to a local ceramic workshop for a demonstration of this incredibly ancient craft that Sifnos is famous for. Then onto the port of Kamares for a spot of ceramic & artisan shopping, lunch & a swim at a gorgeous beach bar.

Early evening, we will meet our private driver who will drive us up to the enchanting hilltop village of Kastro.

Here we will wander through the quaint back streets & lanes to the Church of the Seven Martyrs. We will sip a mojito at the iconic Kavos Sunrise. We will enjoy a stunning dinner of modern Sifnian cuisine & finish the night at Loggia Wine Bar watching the moon shine over the Aegean Sea before being driven home by our private driver.

Day 9. Departure day. Mia will help you coordinate your onward travels or return to Athens for your flight home.

PRICING.

$6,499 in a shared large double room with ensuite. $7,599 PP for a solo double room with ensuite. A 20% deposit is required to secure your place (refundable until we begin to book in non refundable accommodations & experiences in May, 2026).

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Florence, Tuscany & Umbria in Autumn, September 29th to October 7th, 2026

Day 1. 3pm. Mia will be there to greet you at our beautiful apartments in the charming, local area of Oltrarno. Home to artisans, authentic Ristorantes & Osterias & away from the maddening crowds of central Florence but still within short walking distance.

This afternoon, once you have settled in, we will begin our tour with welcome drinks at the gorgeous Picteau Bar, overlooking the Ponte Vecchio, followed by dinner at a charming local Trattoria exploring typical Florentine dishes.

A quick wander over the bridge for a glimpse of Florence by night before tucking ourselves into our cosy beds, dreaming of the wild boar Ragu & Tuscan reds we've just inhaled & the twinkling lights of che bella Firenze.

Day 2. Our days start with espresso and cornetto with the locals, standing at the bar.

This morning we will enjoy a 3-hour private guided historical tour of Florence—its monuments, bridges, and hidden lanes. A fabulous way to acquaint ourselves with this enchanting city. Lunch will be on a beautiful rooftop overlooking Florence, enjoying some more of the cucina povera of Florence washed down with local wines.

This afternoon brings solo time to slow down and savour, wander the streets of Oltrarno, sit in a cafe with a bottle of wine or relax in our beautiful apartments.

Early evening we will join one of the best pasta chefs in Florence for a hands on immersive pasta class followed by dinner enjoying our creations, jugs of wine, good times had by all!

Day 3. This morning is all yours to enjoy a guided tour of the famous Duomo or Uffizi Gallery, shop for Florentine leathers or perfumes, or sit quietly in a café soaking it all in.

At lunch time, we will take a stroll to the local Sant Ambrogia Markets to explore its produce, shop for olive oils & truffles & enjoy lunch sat amongst the vendors, from their farms, straight to our bellies.

This evening we will join a premium Florence Dinner Tour that will see us tasting organic truffle pasta, sipping world class Tuscan wines & carve into tender Florentine steak. We will also get to experience the famous Florentine wine windows & of course, gelato! A sumptuous feast, tapered with history, that will leave us stuffed yet happy as we say goodbye to Florence!

Day 4. This morning is our departure to the hilltop village of Pienza via private transfer & train.

Once we have settled into our beautiful rooms we will wander the romantic streets of Pienza, stop for a tasting of its famed Pecorino cheese followed by a wine tasting of the famous Brunello red.

Dinner will be at the cosiest local Ristorante tasting quintessential Tuscan fare. A stroll home through the main Piazza on the way back to our rooms, will leave us cup filled & content.

Day 5. This morning, after breakfast we will enjoy a private guided tour of Pienza with an art historian, with visits to local artisans, textile merchants, and an Etruscan cave.

Lunch will be in the main Piazza of Pienza.

This afternoon and evening holds space to spend at your leisure, exploring all the nooks and crannies of Pienza, sitting at the local bar with antipasto or simply soaking in the bath in our lovely rooms.

Day 6. This morning, after breakfast we will meet our private transfer driver who will whisk us away to the beautiful Il Ghiottone in Todi, Umbria.

Once you have settled into your beautiful rooms in Umbria, soaked in the bathtub & soaked in those incredible Umbrian views from your windows we will meet downstairs in the cosy living room for wine & aperitivo.

This evening will hold our sumptuous welcome dinner, an Umbrian multi-course feast with matching local wines. Time to laugh, to connect & to enjoy all that Umbria has to offer with just a short stroll up to our cosy rooms & beds.

Day 7. We start our days in Umbria with an incredible multi coursed homemade breakfast in the downstairs kitchen. Think freshly made granola, hand sliced fruits, warm courses & freshly baked cakes.

This morning, after breakfast, we will walk up to the medieval village of Todi for a private guided tour of her lanes & vistas. Followed by lunch at my favourite Ristorante with views that will take your breath away.

After lunch, there will be solo time to shop, take a siesta, or sit and savour the slow.

Early evening, we will gather downstairs in the kitchen for an immersive multi coursed cooking class in the kitchen at Il Ghiottine, followed by a long lazy evening dining on our creations washed down with local wines & grappa.

Day 8. Sumptuous breakfast.

This morning after breakfast we will be driven to Trevi to join a truffle hunt with Bruno & his truffle dogs. Such an incredible experience seeing these beautiful black truffles be unearthed, smelling them & seeing the dogs be rewarded with their favourite treat, dried tortellini!

Lunch will follow in the restaurant, a multi coursed truffle feast from starter to dessert, flowing wines & lovely company.

Our driver will be waiting to whisk us home for siesta & chills.

Tonight, we head back up into Todi to toast to our final evening together at a local wine bar in the main Piazza, sharing our favourite travel moments & wrapping up a wonderful 8 nights together in Northern Italy.

Day 9. Our tour will finish after breakfast. Mia will assist you with your onward travel.

PRICING
$6,599 PP in a beautiful shared double room with ensuite.

$7,699 PP in a beautiful solo double room with ensuite.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your place (refundable until we begin booking non-refundable accommodations and experiences in May 2026). Payment plans are available to help spread out the cost. Mia is available for a phone call if you'd like to ask any further questions, simply fill out the contact form below.

Included:
Mia as your host throughout the trip.
2hr travel consultation with Mia to help you with your pre & post travels.
All boutique accommodations.
Breakfast daily.
Welcome cocktail in Florence.

Immersive Pasta making class followed by dinner with wine.
Truffle hunt in Trevi followed by a truffle lunch with wine.
Train & private transfer to Pienza. Private transfer to Todi, Umbria. Private return transfer to Trevi.
Local private guided tours of Florence, Pienza & Todi.
4hr premium Florence Dinner tour with truffled pasta, Bistecca Fiorentina & award winning Tuscan wines.
Wine & Pecorini cheese tasting in Pienza.
Four hour hands on immersive cooking class in Umbria followed by beautiful multi coursed dinner with local wine.
Welcome dinner in Umbria with local wines.

Not included:
International airfares.
Full comprehensive travel insurance (a pre-requisite to join our trip).
Your transfers to and from our start & finish accommodations.

Lunches & dinners not stated above in food tours or cooking classes.

Itinerary