Culture + Cuisine

JOIN ADAGIO ON THIS EXCITING PILOT TRIP TO A LESSER KNOWN CORNER OF SOUTHERN ITALY!

Let’s be honest….do you know where Calabria, Italy is located? There are many reasons that most of us will answer “no”. Adagio intends to put Calabria on your map. 

The short answer: Calabria occupies Italy’s “toe”. Calabria is stunning sea; deep history; generosity; and a languorous lifestyle that we’ll fully embrace in the course of our nine days together.  Come with us to Calabria. Embrace surprise.

Due to the nature of the accommodations on this trip, we are limited to a maximum of 6-7 guests.

THIS TRIP IS NEARLY SOLD OUT.

Who’s even heard of Italy’s Molise region? One writer for the cultural magazine Italy Segreta states: “I’ve heard Molise compared to The Chronicles of Narnia: step foot into the region, and you’ve entered a land all its own. And then there is the creativity of Italians that shines just like their newest word ‘Molisn’t.’”

Molise has its share of Romanesque churches, hill towns, castles, ancient ruins and crystal clear water. This week you’ll be based right by that water in the medieval town of Termoli; and you’ll enjoy all of the above attractions in a slow, adagio way. Note that food and wine are strengths here. But in the end, the Molise experience is about the art of living. We work hard to offer you a top notch holiday. Know that you are investing in our quarter century+ of building long-term relationships, handpicked properties and carefully crafted itineraries. You belong here.

The allure of Sicily lies in its contrasts. Palermo, cradle of the Mediterranean and “a city of extremes, a mixture of panache and poverty.” Along our west to east route we visit Agrigento’s magical Greek temples; top wineries; meals that are tantalizing cultural mosaics. Majestic Mt. Etna and its surrounding cities, once the center of Magna Graecia, mark the end of our 10-day adventure.

This was a sell-out trip in 2022!

France Beyond Paris reaches outside the traditional tourist destinations to focus on the uncrowded charms of Normandy and Brittany. Dramatic coastlines, quiet villages and architectural charms form the highlights of this week-long journey. There will be many fresh air experiences: optional e-biking, walking in small villages, the Normandy beaches, and private visits to several memorable sights. Of course, the WW2 museums and Bayeux tapestry are on the schedule. Our time together will focus on the comfortably spacious and soothing parts of Normandy and Brittany. Come take a further look!

THIS IS OUR “SELL OUT” TRIP!

We offer an insider view of the island of Capri and the Amalfi Coast like no other. In 2023, we again offer this luxurious holiday experience. Guests on Adagio’s Amalfi journey will sample pizza at its source as well as the local wines that accompany so perfectly the local fare. From our fabulous base in Sorrento, guests will explore the unforgettable mountainside towns of the Amalfi Coast and the excavations of Pompeii. We’ll view the famous coastline not only from the comfort of our little bus, but also from our privately-chartered boat. We’ll also have plenty of time to enjoy Capri’s many delights at our own pace; Capritown at night, when all but the locals have left, is a rarified experience! Read on….

An increasingly coveted destination among discerning travelers, Croatia waits for you with millenia of rich historical heritage, splendid architecture, vibrant cultural life and authentic local cuisine. Join us for a luxurious 11-day foray along its renowned Adriatic Coastline, basing in four splendidly diverse locations: Dubrovnik, the island of Hvar, Imperial Split, and the lush Istrian peninsula. With 5-star accommodations in three locations,  and a 4-star heritage hotel in Split, this truly is the BEST introduction to Croatia!

Don’t miss on opportunity to experience this meandering journey along the Adriatic…

Clearly, everything the Italophile craves is here in abundance: ancient towns with the tangible past right in your face; ornate churches dreamt up by Europe’s finest architects; the footprints of an endless procession of conquerors and cultures, stamped in stone, gold and marble; seas of olives; olive-green seas; and fish and veggies the envy of most other regions of Italy. Tired of hearing about Tuscany? Come take in the baroque splendor of Lecce, ‘Florence of the South’, and the many lesser (but no less remarkable) Pugliese towns. But it’s perhaps outside of its cities that Puglia shines brightest. For it’s in the countryside – the source of its food, wealth and culture — where you’ll find the region’s soul.

An increasingly coveted destination among discerning travelers, Croatia waits for you with millenia of rich historical heritage, splendid architecture, vibrant cultural life and authentic local cuisine. Join us for a luxurious 10-day foray where few Americans venture, along its renowned Dalmatian Coastline. We will base in four splendidly diverse locations: Šibenik, with its masterpiece UNESCO cathedral; the islands of Šolta and Korčula (stopping in Hvar), with their still-intact ancient traditions; and finally, Dubrovnik. Boutique and heritage hotels provide comfort and authenticity. This is the ideal sojourn to experience the REAL Croatia!

Don’t miss on opportunity to experience this meandering journey along the Adriatic…

In October 2018 we’re escorting a select group of gourmet explorers on a tour of Italy’s sophisticated and picturesque Piedmont region. Famed Barolo and Barbaresco wines, the chocolate and hazelnut concoction gianduja and the star of the culinary world: the rare white truffle, vermouth, cinematography:  all were born in the Piedmont.

Highlights of the week:

– Wonderful food – many meals are included; rustic to refined

– Marvelous, renowned wines, and our own sommelier in Turin to share much about the many appellations and styles of Piedmont

– Truffle lesson with one of the judges from the Alba International Truffle Fair

– Lodging at pristine, romantic accommodations