Things to do in Italy

Amalfi Coast · Morning into lunch

A family cooking school in Ravello with a garden and a long lunch overlooking the sea.

Florence & Tuscany · 4.5 hours · from $192

Shop the market with Mama Florence, then cook and eat a full Tuscan menu. A good rainy-day pick.

Florence & Tuscany · Full day · from $108

Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa plus a winery lunch in Chianti, without having to drive.

Florence & Tuscany · 10.5 hours · from $261

Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano in a day, with two tastings and lunch. Better as an overnight if you have the time.

Lake Como · from $296

Cook with a view at an old mill above Bellagio. Villa Melzi garden entry is included.

Rome · 3.5 hours · from $124

Seven stops in a neighborhood Romans actually eat in. Go on your first day so you know where to eat for the rest of the trip.

Venice · 3 hours · from $124

A small-group crawl through Venice's bacari (wine bars) for cicchetti and local wine.