How to Tour Wineries in Italy
Wonderful food and excellent vino is what a tour of Italian wineries will give you. While the cities of Italy are often crowded with tourists, the countrysides are filled with history, castles and, of course, excellent wine. Whether you are an expert wine taster or a beginner just wanting to learn, there is a tour just for you. Read on to learn how to tour wineries in Italy.
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Choose between a guided tour or a self-paced, do-it-yourself tour. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Pick the one that best suits you. Many tour companies have a variety of tours at different paces and prices. They also offer customizable packages.
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Decide on the region of Italy you would most like to visit. Italy is divided into 20 different wine regions. Major cities and wine regions are Rome in Lazio, Milan in Lombardy, Naples in Campania, Pisa or Florence in Tuscany, Venice in Veneto and Genova in Liguria.
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Select how you would like to tour the wineries. You can do a day-trip to most of the wineries in Italy. Call ahead and check on their hours. Some wineries have total immersion or VIP tours. It is best to book these tours through your travel agent.
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Do your homework before you go. There are many great wines and types of wine in Italy. Find out all you can about the region and wineries that you plan to visit. Knowing a bit about them before you go will help you to enjoy your visit.
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Include time in your itinerary to be spontaneous. On your trip, you may find a winery that you would like to visit you didn't see before. Leave room to be able to add these into your trip.
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Enjoy your tour of wineries in Italy. Your tour will be an educational and enjoyable trip. Get the most out of it. Take notes, ask questions, but most of all, enjoy the great wines of Italy.
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Tips & Warnings
Check for local festivals and activities once you have decided where to visit. These are great fun to visit and will give you more of the local atmosphere.
Italy uses the Euro as currency. Be sure to check the exchange rate and exchange your money so you have enough for your trip.
Europe operates on 220V for electricity. Be sure to take a small travel converter if you plan on using any American appliances such as a razor or hair dryer.
