Update: our 2027 Amalfi Coast and Ischia food and wine trip (3-10 July 2027) is now open. See the 2027 itinerary and prices, or join us in Sicily in June 2027.
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 hosted a small-group trip through Ischia, inland Campania and the Amalfi Coast - a week designed for people who genuinely love wine, food and Italy. In July 2027 we’re going back, and you can see the new 2027 trip here.
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 2026 Itinerary
This is how our July 2026 week ran. The 2027 week follows a new route through Caserta, Ravello, Irpinia and Ischia: see the 2027 day-by-day.
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 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 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.
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.
Join Us in 2027
Our 2027 Amalfi Coast and Ischia trip runs from 3 to 10 July 2027, from $10,900 per person, twin share, with every meal, every glass and every transfer included. We keep it to just 14 guests, hosted by both of us.
See the 2027 Amalfi Coast and Ischia trip
Prefer Etna, Ortigia and the Aeolian Islands? Join us in Sicily, 19 to 26 June 2027, or compare both trips.
If this sounds like your kind of Italy, we’d love to have you join us.