Get ready for seven amazing days in Italy! We'll immerse ourselves in art, culture, community and cuisine. Our adventure features incredible walking, market tours, hands-on food experiences, and wine tastings. We’ll be touring markets and taking boat rides, exploring street art, learning about traditional Italian cooking from local farmers and chefs—with plenty of time to relax and enjoy our time together. Throughout our time together, Ann Kim will be enjoying, experiencing, and discovering all that Italy has to offer right alongside us, bringing her own insight to everything we do—including the pizza masterclass she’ll teach on day 6!

Savor | We’ll be in the literal birthplace of pizza, home of world-class wines and the freshest seafood—and we’ll try it all!

Discover | Ancient Greek ruins, medieval villages and hillside churches, the glory of a star-lit night under the gaze of Mt Etna

Connect | With local winemakers, artists and chefs who have honed their craft and want to share their passion with us

Luxuriate | In the finest accommodations—artful palatial hotels and noble rural villas, perfectly located

Our Modern Adventure to Sicily and Naples is well-paced and packs in so many incredible experiences— yet it’s not without leisure time to explore the region yourself, or simply to unwind and relax. While our activities each day will vary, the cadence remains about the same, with most days starting between 8:30 and 9am a full day of experiences with dinner starting between 7:00 and 8:30pm

You will have the following days and times at your leisure, where you can explore, dine where you wish, and enjoy Italy on your own. If you would like to make reservations for a specific restaurant, use the following days and approximate times as a guide:

• On Day 2, in the evening in Siracusa

• On Day 4, in the evening in Taormina

• On Day 5, in the evening in Naples

Our trips feature a range of dining experiences, designed to showcase the breadth and local flavors of the places we visit. We’ll sample a delicious array of Italian cuisine, both traditional and modern: the freshest seafood, hazelnut sponge cake, cappuccino ghiacciato, Sicilian cheeses, juicy red and rich white wines, irresistible gelato, and of course, pizza!

All meals (except for those during your free time) are covered in the cost of your experience. Select beer, wine and spirits may be served with every group meal. This experience also features an in-depth tasting of wine. If you’d prefer not to drink, that’s fine too!

Traveling with dietary restrictions or allergies can be a challenge, but we’re here to help. Prior to your departure, we’ll send you a questionnaire where you can inform us of any special dietary needs you have. Depending on the information you give us, we will work with our in-country partners to adjust menus and be aware of allergies and restrictions on our trip. We kindly request that any changes to our menu are based on need rather than preference, as we work very hard to curate an exceptional dining experience that is difficult to change.

Group travel is an intimate, empowering and fun way to learn about yourself and others. Like any good relationship, it thrives with respect. We ask that every guest honors the key times in a day to ensure everyone's experience is the absolute best it can be. This is everyone's adventure! We also appreciate that time is precious. Every trip incorporates a mix of guided and free time for optimal exploration. But if you’re looking for more time on your own, please let your trip leader know and they can advise the best times to do this.

Group travel is a wonderful way to meet new people and have shared experiences together. Our adventures typically have between 10 and 20 guests and our Modern Adventure Team. Our experiences are fun and inclusive. You can expect to be joined by a diverse group of people in terms of age, background and interests—including solo travelers, couples and friends traveling together. The common unifier of our guests is that they are curious, adventurous, and independent. This adventure is for travelers age 18 and above.