We create experiences for travellers who seek one-of-a-kind adventures focusing on food, wine, and culture that support local communities and the people who live in them.
OUR MISSION
SIP
Juice, wine, espresso, or olive oil. Our travellers enjoy an array of SIPs. Our hope is that you leave with a greater understanding of the story in the bottle.
SAVOUR
Core to our purpose is that travellers learn the story of the people who grow, harvest, and transform food into items to SAVOUR on our journey. There’s no better way to enjoy delicious food and drink!
SATISFY
Our experiences are custom-designed to SATISFY travellers’ desires to explore new foods and old traditions in a casual and up-close atmosphere.
SMALL GROUPS
The allure of SMALL GROUPS has always been central to our travel vision. They provide flexibility for spontaneous adventures, make it easier to get to know fellow travellers, and allow space for individual exploration.
WHO WE ARE
Paula Stanghetta
Paula has one goal in mind with MP TOURS – to welcome everyone to experience life with the locals. As a result, she has created itineraries that feature local foods, wines, culture, history and architecture – unique tastes of Italy that can’t be found in any guidebook. Her love of travel and passion for her rich Italian heritage have inspired her to share Italy with you.
Paula lives in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. She is a successful entrepreneur, trainer and facilitator, and welcomes you to tour Italy’s hidden gems with her.
WHERE WE GO
Our Tours
- MarcheMarche (MAR-kay) is plural for marca (march), which refers to the medieval military March of Ancona and marches of Camerino and Fermo. The region is located in Central Italy, about a 2 hour drive south of Venice.
From the mountains, to the seaside, to the quaint towns and villages, the Marche is a region untouched by mass tourism. Perhaps the natural topography – very hilly and mountainous inland – has something to do with keeping crowds away. However, beyond the majestic mountains, the spectacular coast emerges and the seaside life beckons.
- PugliaPuglia (Apulia) is one of the 20 regions in Italy. It is located in the heel of this boot-shaped country and boasts the longest coastline of any region in Italy – 800 kilometres (480 miles).
As the largest producer of olive oil for Italy, it nurtures the country economically and gastronomically, since olive oil is the essence of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Puglia’s spectacular rugged coastline makes for stunning seaside explorations. Its food traditions are simple and exceptionally tasty – think pasta, cheese, abundant vegetables and fruits, and bread. The vineyards produce excellent grape varieties, especially Primitivo and Negroamaro, with the second oldest winery in the world – 26 generations, that’s 1100 years of wine-making. So much to experience!
- SicilySicilia (Sicily) is one of Italy’s 20 regions on an island just west of the toe of the boot-shaped country, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Sicily’s history dates back thousands of years and has been shaped by the influence of many cultures that came to conquer this strategically-positioned island oasis.
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