Day Excursions

Historic Villas

See medieval castles, monasteries and villas. Stay in a beautiful villa where great works of art surround you. These villas might be a charming 4 star country hotels, or your own week's rental for your family and friends.

Golfing

Italian golf has finally plucked up courage to show itself, to assess its worth and take the opportunity to materialize its considerable potential.

With Vantaggio Van Tours of Italy You can enjoy golfing though-out Italy in places such as:

Lombardy, Tuscany and Piedmont.

Enjoy golf courses in the rugged mountains and on gentle as rolling hills. Italy has golf courses for all kinds of golfers from the beginner to the professional. Friendly caddies are available to accompany you from hole to hole. Italy has great scenery and splendor which is sure to add to your golfing experience.

Shopping

Everyone loves shopping in Italy, particularly at the outlets of Prada and Gucci in Tuscany, and the Cashmere Trail outside Milan visiting Loro Piana and Agnona outlets. We can arrange private fashion shows and provide shopping guides in both Florence and Milan so you can "shop until you drop" and return home with a new wardrobe.

We use special shopping guides to assist you in finding the bargains and the deals. Your shopping purchases may just be lucky timing at a Factory Outlet or arriving in the High End Boutique the day its Sale begins. Other fashion factory outlets exist and remain "undiscovered" except when you travel with Vantaggio.

In addition to Italian fashion, Italy has an incredible number of craftsmen who continue to follow age old traditions. Such goods would include picture frame gilding, wrought iron work, alabaster mineral goods and hand blown Venetian Glass. We are available to provide interpreter assistance while you browse through the best antique shops and will arrange the packing and shipping home of your newly purchased "collectible", providing your home with a special, unique souvenir of Italy.

If gentlemen or ladies who are on the trip are not interested in shopping, golf is available as well as other activities.

Fashion shoppers prefer to be in Italy in the late fall or winter when the current collections will be on sale.

Food Tasting

Food in Italy is glorious and the taste of Italian food is a taste to be remembered. All Vantaggio tours offer the traveler the means to enjoy the best Italian food everyday. We go a step beyond as we know each region's cooking and where the best chefs are. Their menus are not for tourists only. Italians enjoy food which is produced nearby, and freshness is a must! Enjoy sumptuous dishes that tantalize the taste buds with delicious cuisine paired with the best local wines. Experiences which we can provide through our tours and recommendations.