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 Jamie and Chef Marcus Guiliano! Welcome to our world of wine, Tequila/Mezcal, culture, gastronomy, travel, and unforgettable memories. Let us share our passion and take you on a journey to experience the finest flavors, traditions, and adventures from around the globe!

"....we use the relationships that we have built with the wineries (from our restaurant) since 2003 to create the most amazing experience for you."

We have something really special to share with you.
We know how hard it is to plan a trip that's why a lot of people prefer group trips. The downfall of that is it's usually a cookie-cutter trip that includes tourist traps. Most people that do one of those trips won't book again.
Our trips are totally different!

We are assuming you like to travel and you like wine. First off we want to thank you for landing here. And let you know that we host boutique wine tours in some of the best vineyard destinations. But no one else does trips like us.

And here is why... We own a restaurant that is extremely farm-to-table. We must know where all of our ingredients come from, including our bar! And the best way to know what we are serving is to travel to the source. Yes, travel to the farms and vineyards.
Lots of our fans started asking us to take them away when we go. In 2017 we listened! We formed VIP Winery Vacations to provide a red carpet experience for our guests at wineries. See there is a secret in the winery world. Industry professionals get the VIP treatment. It's a courtesy thing. And it's also a thank you for us buying a lot of their wine.
We set out to create the VIP industry experience for non-industry people. The deal is you have to travel with us in small groups, stay at amazing hotels, eat fantastic food, and go places others don't have access to.
We take you to our friend's wineries all over Italy, New York, Spain, and Valle de Guadalupe Mexico.
Each winery undergoes a process to be selected for our tours. First, they have to make good wine, we have to like them and they need to be able to provide an authentic experience when we visit them. Some wineries make it to the last step and then we have to eliminate them, unfortunately. You can tell a lot when you visit them.
We are on a mission to support the real food and beverage process based on relationships and quality.
Come be a VIP with us!

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

Experience All the best wine regions in Italy with
Acclaimed Restaurant Owners
Chef Marcus & Jamie Guiliano

All regions are available for private tour of 6 or more.

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.