Wine, Dine & Culture with the Finest
March 4th–15th, 2026
Angelo, Pete & Beverley invite you to follow them on an unforgettable journey through Italy to experience its amazing historical culture, learn to make Italy’s famous cuisine by highly rated chefs, and sip & learn about some of the world’s best wines taught first-hand from sommeliers.
We’ll travel in comfort on a top-of-the-line bus and stay at 4-star hotels.
You don’t want to miss this intimate adventure of no more than 26 people.
3/4
Depart US, arrive 3/5 at Leonardo Da Vinci airport to meet with the group.
Transportation will be provided to the hotel — Villa Mercede — where we will introduce the tour and relish in a delightful dinner.
Our stay here extends for an additional two nights.
3/6
Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with our guide.
Enjoy lunch on your own in the city center.
Enjoy the views of Rome from this hillside winery in Frascati and savor the renowned wines of the Castelli Romani with a sommelier, along with a local appetizer.
Dinner by a renowned chef.
Take a leisurely walk to the town center to sample some delicious gelato.
3/7
Visit St. Peter’s & the Vatican with a private guide.
Next, see Rome’s piazzas: Navona, Venezia, Spanish Steps & the beautiful Trevi Fountain.
Lunch on your own.
Back to the hotel for our first cooking class and tasting with Chef Simone.
Then dinner by the Chef.
3/8
Head toward Florence, stopping in Montepulciano at the splendid Crociani winery for a tasting of Chianti wines and cured meats.
Then experience the medieval town of Siena with our guide, where they hold the 16th-century Il Palio horse race twice a year.
Transfer to this unique monastery hotel.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
3/9
Meet with the guide and tour the romantic city of Florence.
Visit the Duomo and enjoy shopping at the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) or market square.
Lunch on your own.
Dinner at the historical monastery turned hotel where we stay the night.
www.vecchioconventoristorante.it
3/13
We will experience a different region’s cooking in our class with Chef Paolo and then enjoy our dishes at lunch.
In the afternoon, we will explore Chef Paolo’s private Cantina.
You may choose to soak in the thermal water pool on the hotel roof before dinner.
Chef’s dinner and overnight stay.
3/14
Departure for Assisi for a guided tour of the city.
Assisi is a charming hillside town in Umbria — the birthplace of Saint Francis (1181–1226), one of the patron saints of Italy.
The Basilica of San Francesco is an imposing church on two levels built in 1253.
Lunch on your own.
Back to Rome for a farewell dinner party for your final night in Italy.
https://mercureromeleonardodavinciairport.it
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisi
3/15
Return home to America.
Price:
$4000 a person
(flight not included)
All that is included:
- Private, luxury bus for the duration of the trip
- 10 overnight stays with breakfast in 4-star hotels
- 7 hotel dinners
- 2 lunches
- 2 restaurant dinners
- Wine tasting at the Castelli Romani, Frascati
- Wine tasting at the Crociani Cellar, Montepulciano
- Parmesan tour & antipasto spread
- Balsamic vinegar tour and tasting
- 2 cooking classes with top-rated chefs
- Local, private guide (2 days in Rome)
- Local, private guide (Florence)
- Local, private guide (Siena)
- Local, private guide (Verona)
- Local, private guide (Assisi)
- Ferry to Murano
- Entrance to the Colosseum
- Entrance to San Pietro (St. Peter’s)
- Taxes for bus entry into all cities visited
- All tourist taxes
- American/Italian speaking host
What is NOT included:
- Optional gondola ride (€30 +/-)
- Airfare
- Most lunches, 1 dinner
- Drivers’ tip
- Travel insurance (required)
Payment & Booking Information
To reserve your spot, send a $500 non-refundable deposit to Caliendo Sports International until spots fill up.
Contact Peter Caliendo at:
📧 CaliendoCorzanoItalyTours@gmail.com
Write check & mail to:
Caliendo Sports
5101 Sapp Circle
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
💳 Credit cards incur a 3.5% CC charge.
We also take Zelle payments:
Caliendo Sports International Inc – Chase Account
📞 Phone: 847-997-3898
📧 Email: info@guideaurearoma.it
📧 Email: Caliendo19@gmail.com
No Refunds
Please make sure you purchase travel insurance when you book with us — this will be your best chance to recover any funds in case of emergency.
There are other benefits too, like coverage for lost bags, etc.
Review the cancellation guidelines carefully.
We are unable to refund any money received at this special group rate.
If you cancel because you are unable to go, for whatever reason, there are no refunds on any money received.
Testimony:
“My son and I had the pleasure of joining Pete & Angelo in Italy in August of 2023. I can’t say enough about the organization and care to detail both Pete & Angelo showed during the tour for our family & group. It was a fantastic experience enjoyed by all. We get wonderful letters from those who have toured with us.”
— Dave Rajeev
