Handpicked artisan experiences Here’s just a few examples. For more information see individual tour pages or www.magaritours.com Slowing the pace down, we’ll show you a rustic way of life in Puglia with a visit to a masseria in the depths of the countryside to see how ‘Mamma’ makes mozzarella from an age-old recipe (page 29). Or in Lombardy , known for its centuries-old traditions and sustainable way of life, we sit down with three generations of an Italian family for Sunday lunch at Cascina Caretto, a 17th century wine estate (page 13). For something new, our Western Sicily - Mystical & Moorish tour explores this fascinating area as the Mediterranean meets ancient temples, and salt pans glow at sunset across some of the island’s most stunning coastlines. Just one of the gastronomic experiences is savouring a candlelit dinner and wine tasting in the wine vaults of an ancient Masala winery (page 33). Also new is Le Marche: Italy’s Untouched Gem , highlighting this charming region’s heritage, picturesque landscapes, hilltop villages and artisanal crafts, with visits to coastal city Fano to learn about its centuries-old fishing industry from a fisherman as well as to ancient hill-top village Fratte Rosa to see its ancient production of terracotta (page 21). In Sardinia , we take you back to the Bronze Age to go inside the well-preserved Su Nuraxi, UNESCO-listed megalithic towers for an incredible insight into ancient civilisation (page 25). After exploring Sicily’s UNESCO rated Valley of the Temples, stop off at family-run Mandranova organic olive oil farm amidst centuries-old almond and olive trees for a delicious olive oil tasting and home-grown lunch (page 39). Or, in the green heart of Umbria , in the Montefalco wine valley, savour a delicious wine tasting with locally produced antipasti and tour of authentic agritourismo growing organic wines and top-notch olive oil (page 17). In a ‘locals’ osteria, tucked away in the in Tuscany’s tiny fishing village of Castiglione della Pescaia taste the freshest seafood lunch (page 9).
What our customers say about travelling to Italy with us
“ Lovely to visit unspoilt towns away from hordes of tourists and taste some excellent Tuscan wines. “ Ruth Wyman - Secluded Tuscany Tour “ The holiday provided everything listed in the Magari prochure, and more, repeatedly exceeding our expectations. “ John Foster - Heart of Umbria Tour
“ I just loved it all. The tour was so varied and we did a lot. Great customer service, quality and professionalism. I will travel with you again. “ Trish Macfarlane - Essence of Lombardy tour “ The experience at the very different Bindella winery was nothing short of superb - and the winery rep spoke such excellent English too. “ Tony & Barbara Ford - Secluded Tuscany Tour
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