As the festive season arrives, we at Le Baccanti send our warmest wishes to you – our travelers, partners, and the communities across Italy who make every journey meaningful.
This is a moment for gratitude, reflection, and connection.
Travel has always been more than movement. It is a way of understanding the world through people, traditions, and shared experiences. Whether you wander through a quiet winter vineyard, sit at a table where recipes are passed from one generation to the next, or walk through a lantern-lit piazza on a crisp December evening, you step into Italy’s living culture – one encounter at a time.
Winter brings a special rhythm to Italy. The light softens. Historic cities glow with festive decorations. Local artisans prepare seasonal specialties. Travelers slow down, engaging with the country in a more intimate and thoughtful way. This is the heart of authentic Italian travel – where luxury is not defined by excess, but by the depth of connection and the quality of each encounter.
Imagine:
• A private tasting in a family-run winery in Tuscany, with the winemaker shares stories of the land.
• A hands-on culinary experience in Emilia-Romagna, exploring seasonal flavors and local traditions.
• A peaceful walk through a quiet hilltop village, hearing only church bells and winter wind.
December and January invite travelers to rediscover Italy’s heritage in its most soulful form. Each region celebrates winter with its own customs – from Alpine towns illuminated with wooden market stalls to southern villages filled with music, citrus, and handcrafted nativity scenes.
During this season, our curated itineraries highlight:
• Cultural encounters with local families, artisans, and producers
• Seasonal gastronomy, from fresh panettone to aged balsamic to winter truffles
• Slow travel moments that allow you to appreciate landscapes, history, and craftsmanship without rush
At Le Baccanti, we design journeys that honor authenticity – offering you space to savor details, deepen curiosity, and connect with Italy’s layered traditions.
Looking back, we are grateful for every traveler who trusted us to create bespoke Italian experiences this year. You explored vineyards at dawn, shared long lunches under olive trees, uncovered centuries-old crafts, and met people whose stories shaped your journey.
These human encounters are at the center of everything we do.
As we prepare for the new year, our purpose remains the same:
to craft meaningful, sensory-rich travel that celebrates Italy’s heritage, landscapes, and the people who keep its traditions alive.
And we look forward to creating new moments of beauty, connection, and cultural depth with you in the months ahead.
If you are considering a gift for someone who cherishes culture, gastronomy, and slow discovery, a future travel experience can be a beautiful gesture – one that carries anticipation, emotion, and meaning.
A wine weekend.
A culinary masterclass.
A privately guided cultural itinerary.
These experiences offer more than a moment; they open the door to stories, connections, and encounters that stay with you long after the journey ends. They invite the recipient to step into Italy’s seasonal rhythms, meet the people who shape its traditions, and experience places with time and intention. In a world filled with objects, gifting a journey feels like offering presence – a shared pause, a future joy, and the quiet pleasure of planning something special together.
Wherever you are celebrating, may your holidays be filled with peace, curiosity, and joy.
Thank you for being part of our community of thoughtful travelers.
We look forward to welcoming you to Italy in the coming year – for more crafted itineraries, authentic encounters, and festive travel experiences that reveal the country’s timeless beauty.
Buon Natale and Happy New Year from all of us at Le Baccanti.