Explore Italy with Master Sommelier Marco Avigo
There is an Italy that guidebooks cannot reach— private cellars, family tables, quiet villages at harvest time. Master Sommelier Marco Avigo shares it with a fortunate few. CONTACT MARCOUpcoming Tours 2026 · 2027
Where would you like to travel next?
Piedmont
A journey through the enchanting wine and food regions of Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti and Monferrato
Spring · Autumn · 8 days
Lake Garda
A portrait of Northern Italy — sparkling waters, ancient villages, and a table that changes with every shore.
Spring · Autumn · 9 days
Emilia and Veneto
From the Prosciutto factories of Parma to the Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene — two great Italian food cultures.
Spring · Autumn · 8 days
Trentino
A landscape where the Alps meet the vine, and mountain traditions meet extraordinary wines.
Spring · Autumn · 8 days
Italian Alps
A winter retreat into the Dolomites — skiing by day, discovering the wines and flavors of Trentino by night.
Winter · 7 days
Sicily
An island of ancient light and volcanic soil, experienced through its wineries, markets, and storied cities.
Spring · Autumn · 8 days
Amalfi Coast
A trip along one of the world's best coastlines — from Pompeii to Capri, through lemon groves and clifftop villages.
Spring · Autumn · 8 days
Umbria
A region of silence and depth — rolling hills, medieval hilltop towns, and a food culture built around truffles, olive oil, and wine.
Spring · Autumn · 8 days
Customize your tour
Looking for something different? If you are traveling with a group of six or less, Marco will work with you personally to design a journey built around your interests and the Italy you have always wanted to explore.
what our guests say
What travelers say about Marco
Dear Marco, From the moment you picked us up on Venice, the trip did not disappoint. Enjoyed every stop, the wineries, cheese and prosciutto factories, the list is endless. All the lovely towns and delicious food. Enjoyed being with your family, simply the best! Love every beautiful moment.
Julie and I had such an amazing time traveling with you! We will never forget this vacation. We could have never imagined the friendships that have developed! You all are wonderful people and we cannot wait to get together again soon!
Dear Marco, I could not thank you enough for all that you taught us and all the experiences we had while we were with you. You have opened my eyes to the wines of Piemonte, including the properties in Barolo,
Thank you again!!
your host
Master Sommelier Marco Avigo
Born and raised in Italy, Marco was among the youngest Master Sommeliers to graduate from the Italian Sommeliers Association in Milan — a distinction that opened doors across the country’s finest cellars and kitchens. For nearly two decades he owned and operated a celebrated restaurant on the shores of Lake Garda, where he built the relationships and the reputation that would define the rest of his career.
Today, based in the United States and shaped by thirty years of living between two worlds, Marco brings a perspective that few can offer — the cultural fluency of someone who grew up in Italy, and the understanding of someone who knows exactly what American travelers hope to find there.
His connections with winemakers, chefs, and families across Italy have been built over a lifetime — with a genuine love for the country he calls home.
