WINE TOURS ~ ITALY & NEW YORK ~ BEST WINE TOURS IN ITALY & NY - VIP Winery Vacations

Warning: we create non-touristy small boutique group tours!

Our wine & Mezcal tours, are nothing you can find on google, TripAdvisor, or from any travel agency. Our tours are based on personal relationships we have built since 2003 at our restaurant. We use and support small independent family-run producers that extend their hospitality and gratitude to us and we take you along for the experience.

We have hosted one-of-kind tours in 6 countries
Italy
Apulia ~ Tuscany ~ Piedmont ~ Sicily ~ Campania ~ Veneto ~ Umbria ~ Basilicata
Lazio ~Emilia Romagna ~ Lombardy ~ Fruili-Venezia Giulia
United States
Santa Barbara ~ Finger Lakes ~ Long Island ~ Hudson Valley
France
Champagne ~ Burgundy ~ Rhone
Spain
Rioja ~ Ribera del Duero ~ Navarra ~ Penedes ~ Priorat
Mexico
Valle de Guadalupe (Wine) ~ Oaxaca (Mezcal) ~ Jalisco (Tequila)
Belgium (beer)
Brussels ~ Bruges ~ Antwerp ~ Mons ~ Namur
Stay tuned for Chile & Portugal
We are headed there to do some research in 2025

Imagine yourself standing among the lush vineyards, the sun casting a golden glow over the rolling hills of Italy. You’re not just visiting Tuscany—you’re living it. Savoring authentic, farm-to-table dishes, sipping on world-class wines while gazing over mountain vineyards, and strolling the narrow, cobblestone streets of a thousand-year-old medieval city. You’ll be greeted personally by the winery owners, whose passion for their craft spans generations, turning your trip into an unforgettable memory.

Now picture yourself in France, winding through the picturesque countryside of Champagne. You’ll meet small, family-run Champagne producers who have been perfecting their craft for generations in their own homes. Walk the cool, historic caves beneath the earth where these exquisite bottles of Champagne age, and feel the history in every step. As you raise a glass and toast to life, the beauty of the French landscape stretches before you, creating moments you'll cherish forever.
Or imagine savoring fresh lobster on a secluded beach before embarking on a journey through Mexico’s famed Valle de Guadalupe Wine Region. With over 140 grape varietals and 200 wineries, it’s a region that redefines wine exploration, offering you the most intriguing and unexpected tastes in the world.

Craving a bit of adventure closer to home? Head north to a place where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reign supreme. Known as the American Riviera, this region—immortalized in the movie Sideways—is where passion for wine meets coastal beauty.
Finally, picture yourself sipping world-class Riesling, Cabernet Franc and "Champagne" while the sun sets over Seneca Lake, one of the most serene wine regions in the U.S.

If this feels like your dream, keep reading—because these are the journeys where life’s best stories begin.

2025 Wine & Gastronomy Experiences

Belgium Brewery Tour - Details Coming Soon

2026 Experiences

More Regions (Details Coming Soon)

Hi, we’re Marcus & Jamie Guiliano
Founders of VIP Winery Vacations & Owners of Aroma Thyme Bistro

We’re not your average wine travelers. We’re passionate food and wine lovers, explorers at heart, and a husband-and-wife team who believe the best
experiences come from real connections — whether it’s over a glass of Barolo, mezcal right from the still, or a small-batch tequila.

Together, we’ve personally visited over 350 wineries across 6 countries, and just as many mezcal palenques and tequila distilleries. We've walked vineyards during harvest, shared meals with winemakers and agave producers, and built friendships with the people behind every bottle. These aren’t just business contacts — they’re family in the world of food and drink.

When you travel with us, you’re not just a guest. You're stepping into private tastings, hidden barrel rooms, boutique vineyards, and rustic agave fields — places that aren’t on the tourist map, guided by the people who live and breathe what they create.

We bring the same level of care and authenticity to our travel experiences as we do to our restaurant. We’re also the proud owners of Aroma Thyme Bistro, one of the most awarded restaurants in the Hudson Valley, known for our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and flavor-forward, ingredient-driven cuisine since 2003.

Marcus brings the passion of a chef, a wine and agave educator, and a lifelong food activist — someone who can’t help but dig into how and why something tastes the way it does. Jamie brings warmth, grace, and the kind of energy that makes every group feel like family.

We design every itinerary ourselves — no outsourcing, no cookie-cutter experiences — just unforgettable moments, carefully curated with you in mind.

If you’re ready to travel deeper, taste smarter, and connect more meaningfully with the people behind the pour — whether it’s wine, mezcal, or tequila — we’d love to show you the world, one glass at a time.

Welcome to VIP Winery Vacations.

Are you ready top pack your
bags and travel with us?

If any of that makes you smile or daydream for just a moment then let’s talk. It’s never been easier or affordable to visit Italy in a 5-Star experience.

“I've been on very expensive wine trips that charge a lot of money,
and this trip has just topped it at half the cost”
Susan Schiff

We have been traveling to Italy since 1997 and building relationships with small family Italian vineyards since opening Aroma Thyme in 2003. Vineyards that pour eight generations of passion into the earth, vine & bottle.

Now we want to show you all the best spots in Italy, avoid tourist traps, take the planning off your plate, make it a stress-free experience of a lifetime.

“You would have to be a rock star or a celebrity to get a tour like this unless you go
with Jamie and Marcus”
Tom Scarda

With a VIP Vacation always on the horizon, we would be happy to talk to you about how easy and affordable it is to travel with us. We even offer payment plans with zero interest. Let’s talk today!

Jamie & Marcus Guiliano
(845) 647-3000
[email protected]

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Discover the Best of Italy & Mexico with Luigi & Tom's Wine Expertise

Meet Luigi, our friend & tour guide in Italy

With over 25 years of wine experience in Italy he's our guy to navigate us all over Italy. Luigi currently lives in San Gimignano. Besides touring with us, he can be found in the tasting room at Tenute Torciano or traveling the US hosting wine dinners.

Meet Tom Bracamontes

Tom is one of the main importers of Mexican wines in the US

What are people saying about our VIP Experiences..

Vineyards & Wineries

We visit small family run wineries all over Italy. Wineries that we personally know the owners/families.

Historic Cities

Visit off-the-beaten path cities all over Italy.
No need to hit the tourist traps on our tours. Experience the real Italy.

Authentic Cusine

Whether it's lunch at a vineyard or dinner at a restaurant it's always authentic food on the menu.
Every region has food to be proud of!

Boutique Hotels

Hotels are just as important everything else on our tours. We personally visit most hotels prior & always pick hotels on the bathroom

Yes, I'm ready need more infomation

Our Favorite Winery and Villa When we are in Florence in the video below

Our Italian
Friend & Tour Guide

Luigi Temppini is not only our tour guide in Italy, he is also our personal friend since 2009. Italian citizen and wine master since 1995 residing in Tuscany. Luigi knows every vineyard we know and many many more. Between our network and his we plan a trip of a lifetime.