True Stories

At Benfatti Tours we welcome couples and single travellers, and choose to only take small size groups.

Since started in 2010 we have hosted people from all over Australia and New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Our groups are generally composed of two or three couples who are known to each other along with a few other couples and solo travelers – all become lifelong friends at the end of the tour.

We cater for all ages and fitness levels – but we warn you… we will be eating A LOT so please don’t forget your ‘stretchy’ pants!

Read below some of our happy customers’s true stories since 2010.

Rachel S.

Words cannot adequately express how much I loved this tour. From the outset, Sara curated everything on the tour for us based on our likes, wants & the experiences we were looking for. Sara has so much local knowledge of Italia which made our tour one of a kind. From the pasta making, to the cheese making, to the private palace tours, to experiencing the best Tuscany had to offer, I could not recommend Sara & Benfatti tours enough.

Brisbane

Rachel B.

It’s hard to put into words how an experience can tick so many bucket list items. Sara and the team at Benfatti Tours are practically perfect in every way. Every detail was perfectly thought out for our group. Our tour was full of memories to last a lifetime. Hard to pick a favourite but truffle hunting was something I never thought I’d get a chance to do. It was an amazing experience. The accommodation was always beautiful and charming and the food choices were immaculate. Sara’s local knowledge and the time she spent with us was beyond anything I have ever experienced on any tour. This is a hard recommend to reach out to Sara when you’re planning your next trip to Italia!

Brisbane

Ian & Carol

The Benfatti bespoke small group tour of Puglia and Sardinia was everything that the bigger “glossy-magazine-advertising” tour companies struggle to achieve – interesting, fun, village/ family venues, great food and wine, value-for-money, and personal attention to detail.  We had a fantastic time. Thanks Sara and Ben – we will see you again soon.

Perth

Robert & Amanda

Superb, spoiled, enlightening, excessive, spoiled, coddled, hilarious, unique, special, spoiled, awesome, sensory overload, overwhelming, spoiled, fattening, hung over, beyond expectations, first class, immersive, welcoming. We could not possibly achieve what you gave us by ourselves

Sydney

Heather

“I joined a Benfatti Tour as a solo traveller and… what a trip! Not only did we visit amazing people and places, learned so much about the great products these people make, but also made wonderful friendships along the way.”

Hastings Hawkes Bay, NZ

Brian & Elizabeth

“The trip was very educational, romantic and memorable. It made us appreciate the tradition and passion of Italian producers. We highly recommend Benfatti Tours if you want to experience authentic Italy!”

Colorado, USA

Mario & Elaine

“The food and wine were magnificent, the tour host was extremely helpful and  knowledgeable, and the accommodation excellent. We highly recommend Benfatti, Ben, and his great team.”

Perth, WA

Peter & Gina

“Wonderful life long memories. Our tour group was small, and we were treated as part of the family wherever we went. Every day was different – sampling wine, cheese, prosciutto, truffles, olive oil… and much more.”

Brisbane, QLD

Andrew & Natalie

“Just beautiful! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the contrast in the different regions we visited on the one tour as it gave us an appreciation of how much diversity in food, heritage and culture Italy has to offer.”

Brisbane, QLD

John & Katina

“It was a trip of a lifetime filled with so many wonderful moments. Ben’s passion, enthusiasm and generosity made it all so special and the following year we returned for another Benfatti tour of beautiful Italy.”

Brisbane, QLD