A week of wine, food and southern Italy at its best
For years we’ve travelled back to Italy - sometimes for wine, sometimes for family - and almost every time friends and customers ask:
“Can we just come with you?”
So we created this journey.
In July 2026, we’re hosting a small-group trip through Ischia, inland Campania and the Amalfi Coast - a week designed for people who genuinely love wine, food and Italy.
This isn’t a sightseeing tour.
It’s a chance to experience southern Italy through its vineyards, its tables and the people behind them.
You’ll travel with us - Gerardo and Joanne from DiVino - visiting our favourite places and meeting the producers, chefs and locals who make this part of Italy so special.
Discover Campania’s Remarkable Wines
Campania is one of Italy’s oldest wine regions, yet it remains surprisingly undiscovered by international travellers.
Here, vineyards sit on volcanic soils surrounded by mountains and historic villages - producing wines with remarkable character and freshness.
During the trip, you’ll visit small family-run wineries, walk through vineyards and taste wines alongside the people who make them. It’s an opportunity to experience wine where it’s born and understand how landscape, climate and tradition shape every bottle.
You’ll also discover grape varieties rarely seen in Australia, including Falanghina, Fiano, Greco and Aglianico - indigenous grapes that have been grown in this region for centuries and produce some of Italy’s most distinctive wines.
Once you taste them at the source, surrounded by the vineyards they come from, the wines make complete sense.
Food That Defines Italian Culture
In Italy, wine is never separate from food.
Meals unfold slowly, dishes are seasonal and ingredients come from nearby farms, markets and the sea.
Throughout the week you’ll enjoy:
- Long vineyard lunches
- Regional restaurants chosen for authenticity
- Fresh local seafood and produce
- Meals where wine naturally accompanies every course
This is Italian dining the way locals experience it - relaxed, generous and deeply authentic.
Ischia and the Amalfi Coast
Part of the magic of southern Italy is the contrast between the vineyards inland and the coastline just beyond them.
Our journey begins on Ischia, a volcanic island in the Bay of Naples that many Italians consider one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Known for its thermal springs, fertile volcanic soil and strong food culture, it’s a place where life slows down - long lunches by the sea, fresh seafood, and wines shaped by volcanic soils and Mediterranean breezes.
From there we move to the Amalfi Coast, where dramatic cliffs plunge into the Mediterranean and colourful villages cling to the mountainside.
Here the pace slows again - time to explore the villages, enjoy meals overlooking the water and take in one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes.
Together with the vineyards of Campania, Ischia and the Amalfi Coast create a perfect balance of wine, food, scenery and relaxation.
Your Food & Wine-Loving Hosts: Gerardo and Joanne
This journey is fully hosted by Gerardo and Joanne, founders of DiVino and passionate advocates for Italian food and wine.
For Gerardo, the trip is also deeply personal. He was born on the island of Ischia, and throughout the week you’ll experience the region through his local knowledge, family connections and long-standing relationships with winemakers and chefs.
Rather than visiting as tourists, you’ll experience southern Italy through people who know and love it deeply.
Joanne brings her love of travel, hospitality and great food, helping create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere throughout the journey.
Together, they’ll guide you through the week - introducing you to local producers, sharing stories, and making sure every part of the trip runs seamlessly.
The Itinerary
Day 1 – Naples → Ischia
Welcome Aperitivo & Traditional Dinner
Meet Gerardo at the Naples ferry terminal before travelling together to Ischia.
After checking in at the five-star Hotel Terme Mare Blu, we gather for aperitivo before heading into the hills for dinner at Il Focolare, famous for traditional Ischian cuisine.
A relaxed first evening to settle in and meet the group.
Photos of the 5-star Hotel Terme Mare Blu where you will stay in Ischia:
Day 2 – Ischia Winery, Castle Tour & Michelin Dinner
Visit Casa d’Ambra, one of Ischia’s most respected wineries, for a guided tasting and introduction to the island’s winemaking traditions.
Later we tour Castello Aragonese, a thousand-year-old fortress overlooking the Gulf of Naples.
At sunset we cruise along the coastline before arriving by boat for dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant Umberto a Mare.
Day 3 – Thermal Spa Day & Pizza Party
Spend the morning relaxing at Poseidon Thermal Gardens, Ischia’s famous natural thermal spa overlooking the sea.
Lunch is enjoyed at a relaxed beachside restaurant before returning for a special evening - a pizza party with Gerardo’s family and friends, where you’ll make your own Neapolitan pizzas.
Day 4 – Caserta Palace & Agriturismo
Return to the mainland to visit the magnificent Royal Palace of Caserta, the largest royal palace in Europe.
Lunch follows at Le Colonne, featuring regional specialities including buffalo mozzarella, one of southern Italy’s most iconic foods.
The evening is spent at a countryside agriturismo, enjoying a relaxed farmhouse dinner with local wines.
Day 5 – Irpinia Wine Region → Amalfi Coast
Today we explore Irpinia, one of Campania’s most respected wine regions.
Visits include:
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Quintodecimo Winery - the renowned estate of Professor Luigi Moio
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Feudi di San Gregorio - a striking modern winery known for its hospitality
After lunch we travel to the Amalfi Coast, checking into our hotel in Minori before dinner at a local ristorante.
Photos of the 4-star Hotel Villa Romana in Minori where you will stay on the Amalfi Coast:
Day 6 – Ravello, Marisa Cuomo Winery & Atrani
Begin the day at Cantine Marisa Cuomo, visiting one of the Amalfi Coast’s most famous wineries, known for its dramatic cliffside vineyards.
Later we travel to Ravello, a beautiful hill town perched high above the coast.
Dinner is in Ravello, followed by a sunset concert overlooking the Mediterranean.
Day 7 – Positano, Boat Tour & Farewell Dinner
Enjoy lunch by the sea in Conca dei Marini before spending the afternoon exploring Positano.
Later we return along the coast by boat, experiencing the Amalfi landscape from the water.
The journey concludes with a farewell dinner at Ristorante Oltremare overlooking the sea.
Day 8 – Return to Naples
After breakfast we return to Naples, with transfers to the airport or city centre depending on your onward plans.
Trip Price
Private Room
$13,900 AUD per person
Shared Room (Couples or Friends)
$21,800 AUD for two people
What’s Included
Accommodation
7 nights in premium hotels and countryside properties
5-star hotel in Ischia
4-star hotel on the Amalfi Coast
Meals & Wine
Daily breakfasts
7 curated lunches
7 hosted dinners
Wine included at winery visits and meals
Michelin-starred and Michelin-acclaimed dining experiences
Experiences
Casa d’Ambra winery tour & tasting
Quintodecimo winery visit
Feudi di San Gregorio winery tour & lunch
Marisa Cuomo winery tour & tasting
Castello Aragonese private tour
Poseidon Thermal Gardens spa visit
Royal Palace of Caserta
Ravello orchestra concert
Sunset boat cruise around Ischia
Transport
Private group transport throughout the trip
Naples → Ischia ferry
Ischia sunset boat cruise
Ischia → Naples ferry
Positano → Minori boat trip
Hosting
Fully hosted by Gerardo and Joanne from DiVino
Local guides where required
All reservations and logistics handled for you
What’s Not Included
International or domestic flights (trip starts and finishes in Naples)
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Optional spa treatments
Personal purchases (shopping, wine shipping, minibar etc.)
Meals or drinks not specified in the itinerary
Is This Trip Right for You?
Because we keep the group small and very considered, it helps to be clear about who this trip is designed for.
This Trip Is a Great Fit If You:
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Love wine and food and enjoy tasting and learning
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Have visited Italy before and want something more local and authentic
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Enjoy small groups where people actually get to know each other
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Value quality experiences, boutique wineries and great restaurants
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Prefer a thoughtfully hosted journey rather than a large tour
It May Not Be the Right Fit If You:
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Are looking for a budget trip
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Prefer lots of unstructured free time
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Want to see as many destinations as possible in a short time
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Aren’t particularly interested in wine or food
This trip is intentionally designed for a specific type of traveller - people who genuinely love wine, food and Italy.
Our Invitation To You
We’re keeping the group intentionally small - just 20 guests, and only 4 places remaining.
If you love wine, food and Italy, this is an opportunity to experience the country in a deeper way: eight days of remarkable wines, unforgettable meals and beautiful places shared with great company.
To secure your place, simply pay the $5,000 deposit:
https://www.divino.com.au/products/italian-wine-trip-july-2026-deposit
The remaining balance will be due on 1 June 2026:
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$8,900 for solo travellers
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$16,800 for twin share (per couple / shared room)
Once your deposit is received, your place on the trip is confirmed.
If this sounds like your kind of Italy, we’d love to have you join us.