2022 & 2023 DESTINATIONS
Contact us for full itinerary and pricing.
Come Travel with ECA to:
Romantic Germany: Castles and Wineries along the Rhein & Mosel Rivers
A Taste of Tuscany & Piedmont
Knitting Retreat in Tuscany
Wonders of Sicily
More specific information listed below*
Italy: A taste of Tuscany and Piedmont: Wineries and Sightseeing!
September 10 - 20, 2022
Join us for an authentic experience of the countryside of Tuscany and Piedmont as we visit and stay at two fantastic small wineries that have been included in the Moore Brother’s Company offering for years!
Learn, taste and enjoy your beloved red & white wines of Tuscany and Piedmont: from Chianti to Barbaresco, Nebbiolo to Arneis. Fantastic food, private walking tours of the main cities, and enjoyable activities will make this tour a beautiful experience
8 night in agriturismo - winery accommodation: 5 nights in Tuscany and 3 nights in Piedmont
1 night in Cinque Terre
Meals: breakfast daily, light 2 lunches and 7 dinners
All entrance fees to scheduled activities and events
All in-country ground transportation and Group airport transfers in Italy
Guided walking tours of Firenze, Siena, Montalcino, San Giminiano, Alba and Langhe
Winery visits with wine tastings at Corzano e Paterno, Poggio Al Sole, Maurizio Lambardi Winery, Paitin Winery and Gioanni Almondo Estate
Cooking Class at Corzano & Paterno Winery
Boat tour of Cinque Terre
Learn all about truffle hunting activity
Gratuities to drivers, restaurants and wineries staff
Romantic Germany:
A Taste of Mosel & Rhein - Wineries and Sight seeing
June 12-20, 2022
This 7 night, 8 day tour offers a wonderful experience in a beautiful area of Germany. You will learn all about German culture, history and traditions. As we drive along the Rhine and the Mosel Rivers you will admire beautiful landscapes dotted with vertical, vineyards, medieval castles & idyllic towns. You will learn sombre legends that have symbolized for centuries the conflicting traits of the German character: the belligerent and the romantic. Stay at small and quaint hotels, enjoy the crisp white wines as you marvel at the steep vineyards along the river banks.
NEW!!!! Knitting Retreat in Tuscany
Fall 2022 dates to be announced soon!
Join us for this wonderful week immersed in the beautiful country side between Florence and Siena. This program includes:
7 nights at villa in the serene countryside
breakfasts and dinners prepared by local chef
3 half day knitting session with Italian designer who has designed a particular pattern for this specific retreat
sightseeing tours to Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, etc with a particular perspective on knitting
winery visits and wine tastings
cooking class and e-bike options
Full details available early Mid November 2021
Wonders of Sicily
October 8 - 18, 2022
Come explore Trinacria, as Sicily is also called, from the bustling city of Palermo to Agrigento and its beautiful Valley of the Temples, to Noto famous for its baroque architecture, Scicli, Avola, Siracusa to Catania and the Etna Volcano. Come enjoy a wonderful trip exploring the major sites of the Island!
The South of Italy: Matera & Salento, Puglia
September 23 - October 1, 2023
A wonderful experience awaits, come experience the Southern Italian hospitality of Puglia and Basilicata. Stay at beautifully appointed accommodations in Ostuni, Lecce and Matera. Immerse yourself in the beautiful country side lined by century old olive trees and admire beautiful seascapes. Learn about the history and culture of a land that has been dominated by so many different people leaving their mark in architecture, traditions and language. Taste amazing foods and full bodied red wines, dance the pizzica and admire the local arts and crafts. Guided tours of Ostuni, Alberobello, Otranto, Lecce, Matera, Monopoli & Polignano a Mare.
Beautifully Appointed Accommodations: 8 nights in 4 star hotels in Matera, Lecce & Ostuni.
Guided Walking Tours of Matera, Lecce, Otranto, Ostuni, Alberobello, Monopoli & Polignano aMare.
Wine & Food Experiences: Wine tastings, olive oil tastings, cooking class with market experience & so much more!