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.

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.

Ines and Sam are professionals that took much pride in selecting only the very best hotels, restaurants, and wineries. Our days were filled by visiting unique places of interest. Also, they were supportive of everyone’s needs on a daily basis. I highly recommend Crush Wine XP for a truly fun- filled memorable travel experience.

Wonderful trio, great mix of people, amazing itinerary , and a fabulous tour guide. Can’t wait for my next trip with Sam.