This was our first trip with Crushwinexp and we were not disappointed! My husband and I loved the small group structure and friendships that developed. The tour guide, David, was fantastic, knowledgeable, on top of all of the small details and went above and beyond for everyone's pleasure and comfort. All the hotels were fabulous and what we enjoyed most was the opportunities we had to truly experience life in Japan through food, beverages and experiences like staying at a Ryokan hotel and enjoying an onsen, natural hot spring, public bath, sleeping on tatami mats, enjoying a traditional tea ceremony and omakase dinner. Sam ensured everyone was taken care of and enjoying the experience which we surely did!! Looking forward to our next adventure and hopefully catching up with our tour friends.

This was an epic and unforgettable trip! Being completely immersed in the culture of Japan in four cities with an excellent tour guide, itinerary, and all logistics taken care of, was amazing! I loved that 3/4 of the cities we stayed in were not the typical tourist destinations.(Of course you have to go to Tokyo if you visit Japan), which made the experience even more unique. (The food was great everywhere :) I highly recommend this trip to anyone that's interested in experiencing Japan's unique culture, history, and destinations. Thanks, Sam and the Crush team!

This was a really fun trip. Especially enjoyed the cooking class and winery tours. Would love to spend a little more time in the small villages we visited.

We just returned from this incredible trip through Piemonte and Lake Como. The itinerary was well-paced, the food and wine were outstanding, and the group experience made it all even better. The truffle hunting and the time on Lake Como were definitely the highlights. A huge thank you to Sam, our overall host, for yet again putting together such a fantastic trip. And to Gabriele, our Tour Manager, who kept everything running smoothly and made sure we were always taken care of — from winery visits to water taxis. We came home with great memories, new friendships, and 4 cases of wine to help us relive it all. This was our 6th tour of Italy with Crush Wines and we have already booked 3 trips for next year. This is really the perfect vacation - great activities, beautiful locations, fantastic food and plenty of free time to explore. Crush Wines knows hot to do it right!

I previously reviewed our 2023 Tour of Tuscony with Crush Wines Experiences. We have now completed two new tours in 2025--Piemont and Lake Como, and then Lisbon and Southern Portugal. Both tours were amazingly good. Sam is the ultimate tour host, and finds perfect guides to join us. There is always a licensed professional tour guide who accompanies the tour everywhere we go, making sure that everyone is well taken care of, providing a depth of information, and providing great insight into the local culture. In addition, in specific cities, where appropriate, there will be a local licensed guide for that specific city. The food and wine we sampled were world class, and the cultural sites were fascinating. Sam finds the perfect balance between scheduled activities and time on our own. And, with the small groups involved in the tour, you make friends quickly with your fellow travelers. We are looking forward to trip No 4 with Sam and Crush Wine Experiences.