Two-Week Food & Wine in Le Marche, Italy
+ Sailing Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

Join Sally & Matt of Slice of Tuscany and Sinisa of SweetEasy as we combine two incredible locations in a food and wine-filled trip of a lifetime. Enjoy the “slow food” lifestyle as we celebrate seasonal ingredients and local specialties paired with native and traditional grapes varieties and very special wines. Put your feet up and soak up the sun as we meet the locals, enjoy VIP experiences, and relax on the Adriatic sea.

Dates: June 17 - July 2, 2023
Open to: 4 Couples / 8 adults (+ your hosts)
Hosted by: Sally & Matt Pasquali of Slice of Tuscany throughout, and Sinisa of Sweet Easy and Yacht crew for Croatia portion

Cost: $19,000 per double occupancy bedroom (total for 2 adults); or $13,500 in single occupancy bedroom (1 adult)
Includes: All accommodations, food and wine as described in the itinerary, tours and experiences, chef services, tips and gratuities, taxes
Does not include: Flights, trip insurance, transportation to and from the trip start and end, misc spending money
Couple = Any two people at least 21 yrs of age who are willing to share a room and bathroom for the duration of the trip.
Sold as a two-week package. If you wish to organize either the Italy or Croatia portion as its own experience, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Week 1: Le Marche, Italy – Villa Week

• Day 1: Arrive Villa • Chef’s dinner and wine tasting overlooking the vineyards

• Day 2: Morning to relax, walk the vineyards, enjoy the pool • Afternoon winery tour and private dinner with wine pairings

• Day 3: Visit Ascoli Piceno for a guided walking tour • Winery tour • Chef dinner at the villa

• Day 4: Cooking class lunch at the villa with chef • Live music + aperitivo evening by the pool

• Day 5: Urbino - A guided tour and delicious lunch in this gorgeous Renaissance town with time to stroll and explore • Dinner at the villa

• Day 6: Winery tour + lunch near the villa • Casual evening aperitivo at the villa

• Day 7: Visit Matelica for a stroll through the old town • Winery tour and lunch • Final meal at the villa

• Day 8: Travel to Ancona stopping in the Conero area for a wine tour and tasting • Free time in Ancona • Embark overnight ferry to Croatia

Week 2: Wine + Sail Croatia

• Day 9: Arrive in Split, Croatia where we meet our Croatia guide, Sinisa • Board the yacht • Dinner + wine tasting on board

• Day 10: Arrive at Island of Vis for a winery tour and lunch in town • Dinner and wine tasting aboard the yacht

• Day 11: Zlatni Rat morning stop for a dip in pristine waters • Arrive Island of Brač for lunch in Bol • Cooking class dinner featuring local Dalmatian cuisine

• Day 12: Two winery visits on Island of Hvar with lunch in Jelsa • Dinner and entertainment aboard the yacht

• Day 13: Winery visit in Ston with lunch and oyster tasting on Pelješac peninsula • Dinner and wine tasting aboard the yacht

• Day 14: Arrival in Dubrovnik with guided tour of old town • Winery visit and lunch • Dinner and wine aboard the yacht

• Day 15: Breakfast on board • Check out by 9 AM