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Italiaoutdoors and Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine represent a pair of individuals who are committed to providing our valued guests with unique active adventures in Northeastern Italy.
Italiaoutdoors was founded in 2006 by recreational programming expert Vernon McClure. Vernon has over 20 years of experience offering highly personalized active tours, providing his guests with a very special perspective into the history and culture of the regions we explore. In 2010, Kathy Bechtel founded Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine, with the goal of complementing Vernon's fitness and cultural expertise with in-depth explorations into the amazingly diverse food and wines that we discover along the way.
Together, they strive to provide their guests with a very special and individually crafted travel experience in this beautiful area of Italy.
Don't compromise on your next Italy adventure :
World-class food and wine program: Explore the amazing regional cuisine and wonderful diversity of wines with your culinary guide, Kathy Bechtel of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine - a chef and wine certification graduate that specializes in the foods and wines of Northeastern Italy, and believes that a healthy lifestyle should include enjoyment of delicious cuisine.
Hear it from our guests:
"To see Italy- the real Italy, you must live like an Italian. On tours with Vernon of Italiaoutdoors and Kathy of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine, that is exactly what you get. From the first glass of prosecco on the terrace of the hotel overlooking olive groves, everything immediately feels different; pressures evaporate and adventure, challenges and enormous amounts of everyday culinary serendipity await. Vernon and Kathy supply the framework for the trip of a lifetime leaving just the right amount of time and space for the unexpected."
---- Susan Regis, James Beard Award Best Chef in the Northeast, Upstairs on The Square, Cambridge, MA
Click here to learn more about how we design our tours for groups of mixed abilities.
In addition to a few scheduled trips, some featuring very special Master Guest Chefs, such as Jody Adams in 2010, and Susan Regis in 2011, we very much look forward to customizing an itinerary for your small group (4-12).
Don't see a scheduled trip on the dates you can travel? Contact us for latest trip information.
"We find that we've been overwhelmed by the experience. Warm fellowships, superb coaching, gorgeous landscapes! Can't wait for the next one!" - MH
What is your idea of a perfect cycling, skiing or hiking tour in Italy?
A 7 or even 10 day bike or hike adventure, which includes:
A winter time escape to the majestic Dolomites to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or winter hike.
A week long, stress-free Italian escape:
To sign up, send us an email. We personally work with each and every guest to answer all questions, and make sure our trip is customized to your abilities and preferences. We're also happy just to chat, and hear how you would like to travel.
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