Enjoying a gondola ride through the Venice canals is quite the experience, but have you ever wanted to commandeer one yourself? Treat yourself with a rowing lesson with Row Venice called vogata di sera. During the lesson you can learn the Venetian style of rowing — standing up and facing forward. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning ...
Florence's Cocktail Week highlights specialty cocktails at more than 20 bars across the city and Tuscany. Cheers! Note: Dates have not been confirmed. Check the event website for updates.
One of the largest wine events of the year takes over the center of Verona for four days in April. Both trade fair (with 150,000 international operators looking to connect with wineries for distribution and sale) and retail event (lots of tastings open to the public, gala dinners and activities), Vinitaly is a mecca for devotees of the vine. Access ...
During the third weekend in April, the town of Bitetto transforms into an authentic medieval market. Vendors dress up in elaborate medieval costumes and set up stalls using only materials that would have been common in medieval times, such as wood. Items for sale are inspected to ensure their medieval authenticity, and include handmade crafts and food. The parade includes ...