This fall, Italy unveils its truest essence — centuries-old traditions, heartfelt hospitality, and unforgettable flavors. Through Cesarine, the country’s largest network of local home cooks, travelers can enjoy immersive culinary experiences that celebrate the season across Umbria, Marche, Romagna, the Apennines, and Sicily.
Marche: olives, flavors, and heritage – In Pesaro, Cesarina Silvana offers a hands-on olive harvest followed by a tasting of freshly pressed new oil – a true immersion into Italian farming traditions. 👉 Learn more: Olive harvest with tasting of the new oil. Nearby, Cesarina Chiara welcomes guests into her historic farmhouse surrounded by orchards, where family recipes meet authentic country living. 👉 Learn more: Casolare Albani: history, orchard & tasting.
Umbria: truffles and wine in the heart of Italy – In Assisi, Cesarina Eleonora leads a truffle hunt with tasting, one of the most sought-after fall experiences. Other Umbrian winery Cantina I Vini di Filippo combines a visit to the vineyard with a relaxing carriage ride followed by wine tasting with local products, making Umbria an unmissable autumn destination.
The Apennines: slow travel in hidden Italy – For those looking beyond the big cities, Cesarine is spotlighting the Apennine mountains with new hosts Cesarini Barbara and Andrea in Zocca Their experiences celebrate local flavors and the slow pace of Italy’s mountain villages, perfect for off-the-beaten-path fall escapes. In Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna, Cesarino Giacomo offers experiences that combine history and gastronomy: a visit to Ribano Castle with a Romagnolo aperitif and an aperitif with piadina and a tour of a 1633 mangle, immersing travelers in centuries-old traditions through culture and local flavors.
Sicily: from the garden to the table – In Palermo, the new host Cesarino Marcello invites travelers into his beautiful home for a “from the garden to the table” cooking class. Guests harvest fresh ingredients from his garden before turning them into traditional Sicilian dishes. 👉 Learn more: From the garden to the table: Sicilian cooking class
