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Don Camillo Ristorante, Siracusa
7 Signature Sicilian Dishes and the Best Places to Try Them

In Sicily, culinary tradition is a unique mix of flavors from the Greeks, Arabs, and Normans who once called this island home. Dynamic food experiences reach far beyond Sicily's famed eggplant specialty, caponata. To give you a glimpse of Sicily’s food culture, we share a few less-talked-about (but equally important) signature dishes—paired with a list of restaurants locals swear by.

Wine tasting in Chianti? Yes please
Map of Food & Wine in Italy: Bologna, Florence & Rome - 7 Days
Food & Wine in Italy: Bologna, Florence & Rome - 7 Days

Embark on a week-long culinary journey through Bologna, Tuscany, and Rome, savoring the best in Italy's regional produce and wine. Treat your taste buds to Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto in Parma, then head to Florence for, culture, Chianti, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina. A masterclass in the perfect Pizza Romana and aperitivo in the shadow of the Pantheon completes your small but perfectly formed trip.

Aperitivo hour in Rome's Campo di Fiore
Map of Food & Wine in Italy: Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome & Amalfi Coast- 14 Days
Food & Wine in Italy: Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome & Amalfi Coast- 14 Days

Indulge in a 14-day culinary odyssey across Italy's foodie hotspots. Begin in Venice with local cicchetti, and venture to Bologna for 11th-century architecture and the best parmigiano and prosciutto. Admire Florence's Renaissance masterpieces and savor Tuscan Chianti with traditional farm-to-table fare. Conclude your trip in Rome and the Amalfi Coast, where you'll master the art of Neapolitan pizza and savor the Eternal City's famous street food and pasta dishes.

Savor evening aperitivo in Bologna
Map of Food & Wine in Italy: Bologna, Florence & Rome - 10 Days
Food & Wine in Italy: Bologna, Florence & Rome - 10 Days

Savor the highlights of Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Lazio with this foodie trip that begins in Bologna for the best in regional cheese and prosciutto. Then, it's off to explore Florence's Renaissance gems and sample artisan olive oil and focaccia. Sip Chianti and tour hilltop towns laden with vineyards before perfecting your pizza-making skills in Rome, where you'll step back in time to explore the city's extraordinary ancient ruins and taste the perfect gelato.

Lemon Stand on the Amalfi Coast
Map of Food & Wine in Italy: Bologna, Florence, Amalfi Coast, & Rome - 12 Days
Food & Wine in Italy: Bologna, Florence, Amalfi Coast, & Rome - 12 Days

Is twelve days enough time to try every single gelato flavor? Likely not—but you can try your best with this food-centric tour of Italy. Start in Bologna, where artisanal cheese, cured ham, and medieval architecture dominate the scene. Then, head to Florence and visit a perfect Tuscan winery before soaking in the sunshine of the Amalfi Coast. End your trip in Rome, with nightlife, the iconic city highlights, and plenty of pizza.

Selection in a Local Gelateria
Map of Food & Wine in Italy: Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome & More - 15 Days
Food & Wine in Italy: Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome & More - 15 Days

This 15-day itinerary is our most comprehensive culinary tour through Italy, from a Venice street food excursion to wine tasting in Tuscany's medieval vineyards. You'll visit Bologna for medieval churches, aged cheese, and cured Parma ham, spend four days relaxing on the sunny Amalfi Coast, and end your trip in Rome, where the Vatican City, Colosseum, and the perfect cappuccino await.

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Travel specialist Eirini Daouka
active 11 hours ago

Eirini Daouka

I was born in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest and —to my belief— most vibrant city, and a gastronomic paradise. I always loved being a traveler of my own birthplace, collecting all the city...

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Travel specialist Melanie Rapuano
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Melanie Rapuano

My name is Melanie and I'm a Travel Specialist based here in Italy! I'm half Italian and half British and I come from a city just off the Amalfi Coast! I've always loved creating travel plans for...

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Rita Pagano

"Travel as much as you can, as far as you can, for as long as you can. Life is not meant to be lived in one place." This is my motto. I’m from Italy, specifically Naples (yes, the birthplace of...

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Travel specialist Chris Gravas
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Chris Gravas

My name is Chris and I have a passion for authentic experiences, cultural awakenings, and nature explorations. As a partner of a local boutique travel agency, I take every chance to explore Greece...

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Trip Reviews for Italy

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

The whole KimKim team was amazing, very knowl...
Italy | May 2 - May 15, 2025

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Alex H.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
The whole KimKim team was amazing, very knowledgeable about the area and set up wonderful excursions and experiences as well as great tips for down time. We did have one encounter where on of the vendors no showed but KimKim rallied and found us another similar experience in no time. Overall I am very happy with my experience with KimKim and will definitely use them again for future trips. Read more

The whole KimKim team was amazing, very knowledgeable about the area and set up wonderful excursions and experiences as well as great tips for down time. We did have one encounter where on of the vendors no showed but KimKim rallied and found us another similar experience in no time. Overall I am very happy with my experience with KimKim and will definitely use them again for future trips.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Orto de' Medici
Florence

Great room, beautiful garden, great breakfast

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Very centrally located in Florence, only 15 mins from Duomo
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Relais Della Rovere
Colle di Val d'Elsa

Great hotel restaurant and beautiful ground, only real issue we had was the lack of air conditioning on a night- rooms got rather hot.

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Una Villa - Amalfi Boutique B&B
Amalfi

Amazing staff who made our honeymoon so special. We have nothing but positive things to say about our time at Una Villa

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Ca' dei Proverbi Suites
Venice
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Activity Reviews
Boat tour to Li Galli islands and Capri from Amalfi
Boat tour to Li Galli islands and Capri from Amalfi
Italy

What was originally supposed to be a boat day with opportunity to swim just turned into a ferry ride to Capri. The boat never stopped in any of the swimming areas that were advertised and no one else on the boat had planned to swim. Felt like a missed opportunity on an otherwise good day.

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Venice Gondola Ride with Prosecco
Venice Gondola Ride with Prosecco
Venice

Loved our gondolier, he was so nice and welcoming as well as knowledgeable about the area and architecture

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Hand-made Pasta & Typical Dessert Cooking Class
Hand-made Pasta & Typical Dessert Cooking Class
Florence

We were originally supposed to have a private market tour and cooking class but when our original vendor cancelled. Kim Kim found us a group class in very short time. Overall an enjoyable experience and the chef, Frederico, was an absolute delight.

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A Guided Hiking Adventure in the Heart of Chianti
A Guided Hiking Adventure in the Heart of Chianti
Italy

Our guide was wonderful and so friendly. She certainly put us through our paces over a 4.5 mile hike through all different types of terrain and landscape. We really enjoyed this whole experience and loved the passion and knowledge that our guide had for all things nature.

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Winery visits with Driver at disposal in Tuscany
Winery visits with Driver at disposal in Tuscany
Chianti

We had a wonderful time visiting wineries. All the staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We also had a driver for the day and he was very courteous and cordial. Overall a great experience

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Local specialist: Eirini Daouka
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Italy Trip of a Lifetime
Italy | May 1 - May 11, 2025

Braden
Braden S.
Sioux Falls, SD | Reviewed on May 13, 2025
Everything went so smoothly between transports, tours, and hotels. The accommodations were beyond our expectations. All of the tours were amazing. Having a private guide for those tours made it so much better as well as skipping the long lines. Very happy with location and quality of hotels. Eirini did a great job. Always responsive and created a itinerary perfect for our liking. All of the guides and transport drivers were friendly and great. Will recommend to friends for future... Read more

Everything went so smoothly between transports, tours, and hotels. The accommodations were beyond our expectations. All of the tours were amazing. Having a private guide for those tours made it so much better as well as skipping the long lines. Very happy with location and quality of hotels. Eirini did a great job. Always responsive and created a itinerary perfect for our liking. All of the guides and transport drivers were friendly and great. Will recommend to friends for future vacations.
Being able to see 4 different Italian cities all were unique and different in their owns ways made this trip always exciting with never knowing what the next location would entail.

Local specialist: Eirini Daouka
Eirini
Eirini Daouka
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on May 14, 2025

Dear Braden, Thank you so much for your lovely words. It’s a great pleasure to hear that the trip exceeded your expectations and that each destination brought a new and exciting experience. We’re so glad you were able to enjoy the diversity of our beloved Italy in such a smooth and comfortable way.
We also truly appreciate your kind recognition of our guides and drivers, we’re proud to collaborate with them.
Looking forward to helping you or your friends plan another unforgettable adventure in the future.
Arrivederci!

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Gentleman's Trip to Italy
Italy | Apr 17 - Apr 26, 2025

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STEVE T.
Canada | Reviewed on May 13, 2025
My brothers and I had a amazing trip to Italy, beautiful Italy with its historical sites, amazing food, and incredible coastal and mountain views. The tour guides were very knowlegeable and were very interesting. The drivers and boat captain were very professional and always on time. The hotels that were selected met our needs and were clean and were located strategically so our tours were close by. Irene (KimKim) did an amazing job of planning our trip, tickets were purchased ahead of... Read more

My brothers and I had a amazing trip to Italy, beautiful Italy with its historical sites, amazing food, and incredible coastal and mountain views. The tour guides were very knowlegeable and were very interesting. The drivers and boat captain were very professional and always on time. The hotels that were selected met our needs and were clean and were located strategically so our tours were close by.

Irene (KimKim) did an amazing job of planning our trip, tickets were purchased ahead of time so we could skip the line. Tour guides and drivers were all on time and pleasant to deal with. The hotels chosen were perfect for our needs. Overall I would give it a 9.5 out of 10.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Modigliani
Roma
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Hotel Pupetto Positano
Positano SA

Great location on the water but a lot of stairs if you want to go up to the road. However, nice easy path to get to Positano.

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Palazzo Guardati Hotel Sorrento
Sorrento

great location right in the middle of Sorreto

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Hilton Rome Airport Hotel
Fiumicino

Nice hotel but they were supposed to just hold our credit card but they actually charged it and we had to wait 2 weeks to see it get off our pending charge.

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staff charged our credit card but was just supposed to hold it.
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Activity Reviews
Aperitivo & Stroll around Sorrento
Aperitivo & Stroll around Sorrento
Sorrento

This was probably our best memory of our trip. Sorrento is such a beautiful small town on the coast. The shopping was really nice cheap and good stuff. The tour guide was very knowlegeable and interesting.

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professional, knowlegable, spoke very good english
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Local transfer in Amalfi Coast
Italy
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Italy
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Express Colosseum Tour
Express Colosseum Tour
Rome
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Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Rome

Food and drinks were amazing. Tour guide too.

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Vatican Guided Tour
Vatican Guided Tour
Rome

Tour guide very knowlegeable and spoke very good English

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Evening Drinks & Golf Cart Tour
Evening Drinks & Golf Cart Tour
Rome

This was our first day/night in Italy and it gave us a good sample of Rome has to offer. Tour guide gave us some good restaurant recommendations. He was amazing.

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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Sorrento

Beautiful boat tour along the coast. It was a beautiful day weather wise. The captain was professional and knowledeable.

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Private Pompeii Tour
Private Pompeii Tour
Pompeii

Tour guide was very interesting telling us all about Pompeii and the history. One of our favorite stops.

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Local specialist: Irene Lappa
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