The price includes airport transfers to and from the local airport, accommodations, all meals and tastings except where noted, culinary tours, hands-on workshops, daily gifts inspired by the trip, logistical management, ground transportation to select tours and meals.

The price does not include airfare, additional hotel nights, gratuities, personal expenses, visa and passport fees, optional activities, or travel insurance.

In an effort to be as low-impact as possible – and because you really get to know Italy by walking it – there is a fair amount of walking each day. Car transportation will be limited to trips out of town and transfers to dinners across town. There may be days of extended walking on uneven roads and cobblestones, as well as extended periods of standing. While efforts will be made to accommodate mobility needs, we ask participants to assess their own fitness to participate.

Our trips are limited to 12 guests to ensure a small, intimate experience

Yes, single-room supplements are available. If multiple single travelers sign up, we’re happy to put you in touch to see if you’d like to room together.

Yes, we welcome guests no matter their dietary needs. When booking, you will be asked to share any dietary restrictions and allergies and a reasonable effort will be made to address them. These needs will be kept in mind when organizing evening meals and lunches. During group tastings, an effort will be made to include ample samples to meet the needs of every group member. For any hands-on activities, if there is no way to adapt to the particular restriction, we will be in touch to discuss the situation. We cannot guarantee that every aspect of the trip will be able to accommodate restrictions.

If Parla Tours must cancel the trip due to low enrollment, extraordinary circumstances of force marjuere, or for safety or operational reasons, you will be entitled to a replacement tour of comparable value or a full refund. Note that this refund does not include airfare, visa and passport costs, or additional hotel nights.

Yes, we require all participants to purchase travel insurance at their own expense that, at a minimum, covers the following:

• Trip cancellation and interruption
• Medical expenses
• Emergency medical evacuation
• Repatriation
• Personal liability

Yes, there will be small blocks of time when you can do your own sightseeing. While we cannot purchase tickets or make reservations for you, we are happy to recommend some incredible local sites.

Katie Parla's Deep Dives include a strong alcohol component, with wine tastings often part of the program and a range of wines and spirits part of the evening meals. Due to this, as well as the rigorous pace of the itinerary, these experiences are limited to those 18 years of age and up. 

For a family-friendly culinary experience, we recommend our day tours in Rome, Naples, and Venice, which can be tailored to all ages.