About Curata Travel
Curata Travel curates and runs immersive, small-group culinary journeys through Italy and beyond, blending exquisite regional flavors with deep cultural connections. Each itinerary is thoughtfully designed to celebrate Italy’s rich culinary heritage, with a special focus on passionate artisans and time-honored traditions.
Our tours go beyond the typical sightseeing experience—we invite you to step into the kitchens of local chefs, explore bustling markets with expert guides, and share meals at family-run trattorias where every dish tells a story. You’ll sip wines at historic vineyards, learn the secrets of handmade pasta, and uncover the heart of Italy’s food culture in the company of like-minded travelers.
With Curata Travel, you won’t just visit Italy—you’ll experience it through its flavors, its people, and its traditions. Whether it’s a week in Tuscany’s rolling hills, the festive Christmas Markets in the Dolomites, or an unforgettable journey through Southern Italy’s diverse landscapes, each trip is a feast for the senses and a gateway to authentic connection.
Join us and discover the Italy you’ve been dreaming of—one bite at a time.
Our Story
While Curata Travel was established in 2022, we've actually been running tours since 2012 through our parent company Caputo Brothers Creamery. David & Rynn Caputo founded Caputo Brothers Creamery in 2011 after attending culinary school in Calabria, Italy. Over the years they have developed award-winning cheeses reminiscent of those they fell in love with while traveling and studying in Italy, and the culinary tours came out of this love!
What does "Curata" mean?
Curata translates literally to "curated" in Italian. But it has another meaning, which is "cared for." Both of these definitions perfectly encapsulate our mission in creating and leading these culinary adventures. The biggest thing that we feel our travelers come away with is the amount of care they feel during our tours. We focus on each of our guests and how to make their Italy experience the best it can possibly be.
This brings us to the lemon, a symbol of friendship and happiness that you will see all over Italy! Growing lemons requires great patience and a dedicated caretaker to nurture these seeds into a beautiful fruit.
Not to mention, lemons feature prominently in some of our favorite food memories in Italy - Delizie al Limone in Tropea, a refreshing Limoncino Spritz in Monterosso al Mare, Granita al Limone in Nerano, and of course...Limoncello!
