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Experience! The Finger Lakes

Based out of Ithaca, NY, the heart of the Finger Lakes, Experience! The Finger Lakes is your full-service concierge to the region.  We have a number of standard tours to chose from, including the famous Finger Lakes wineries and the breathtaking gorges and waterfalls of the region.  Or maybe you prefer to work with us to design a custom tour that matches your interests perfectly.  We also do personalized itinerary planning so that you can make the most of your trip. 

New for the 2009 Season:

  • A new multiple-day, epicurean adventure of Finger Lakes food and wine offered through a partnership with Epicurean Excursions with Abby Nash.  CLICK HERE to learn more.
  • Vinifera Varieties:  Wines of the Seneca Lake "Banana Belt".  CLICK HERE to learn about our new winery tour tour along the Seneca Lake!
  • Between the Lakes Sustainability Tour.  Experience first hand how the greater Ithaca region leads the way in promoting green living!  CLICK HERE for more.
 

 Come tour with us and Explore...Engage...Experience the Finger Lakes at a whole new level!


 
"Made in Ithaca" Tasting Tour 

This 4-hour flavor adventure is a "movable feast" at an eatery, creamery, brewery, and winery - all providing examples of the incredible products made right here in the heart of the Finger Lakes region.  Savor the real "flavor" of Ithaca on this unique and fun lunchtime tasting tour.

Here is a description of the "classic Ithaca" destinations we visit: 
Joe's Restaurant - An Ithaca institution since 1932, you will experience classic homemade Italian favorites from meatballs to  fresh pastas and sauces. 

Purity Ice Cream, Experience a tasting that takes you through Purity's 70 years of making high-quality ice cream, and find out for yourself why they are known as the "pride of the Finger Lakes"!

Ithaca Beer Company, Experience the spectrum of  high quality beer making:  from their light tasting wheat beer, to  traditional Pale Ale and "hoppy" Red Ale.  It mirco-brewing at is best.

Six Mile Creek Winery, At thaca's own boutique winery, we taste unique blends,  as well as classic varietals.   Also, as a special treat, we taste one of their unique grape-based spirits, distilled in a traditional Italian style right at the winery.

In addition to the wonderful tastings, each party will receive special gifts and coupons for discounts at each of the stores.

 

Price: $65.00 per person; Discount group pricing available on request.

Tour departs from Stewart Park, Ithaca (click HERE to see map) .

What our guests say about this tour:

"The Made in Ithaca tour could easily have lasted twice as long. We learned so much in each business, and the tasting was fabulous"!
 "(The) tour was educational and fun"!
"The whole thing was great!  I loved the history.  I have lived in Ithaca for 10 years and went to places I haven't been! 
"Fabulous!" 
"I loved the places we visited and the interesting facts along the way were great....it was a great experience!"
"Just the right amount of time - Very good! Very unique!" 

Click HERE to inquire about reserving this tour. 

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