Epicurean Travel & Small-Ship Specialist

Venice

Gina Donati — Founder, An Epicurean Voyage & Aqua Luxe Voyages

I design slow, sensory journeys for travelers who want more than a checklist — they want food that tells a story, towns that linger in memory, and travel with thoughtful purpose. As the founder of An Epicurean Voyage and the curator behind Aqua Luxe Voyages, I specialize in small-ship and private yacht experiences, signature river journeys, and handcrafted pre- and post-cruise land programs across the Mediterranean and Europe.

My work springs from Italian roots, a lifelong love of museums and archaeology, and a belief that great travel is equal parts place and palate. I’m a seasoned advisor with industry credentials (CLIA, ASTA, Court of Master Sommeliers—Intro level) and a network of local partners that makes private visits, culinary encounters and VIP access possible — often when others can’t.

What I do is simple: I listen, I design, and I deliver. Whether it’s a chef-led market morning in Provence, a private quinta tasting in the Douro, a small-ship voyage calling on lesser-known harbors, or a bespoke yacht charter for an intimate group, every itinerary is built around comfort, curiosity and cultural depth. Sustainability and respectful travel are central to my choices — we seek operators and partners who care for place as much as guests do.If you want a trip that tastes, feels and flows like it was made just for you, let’s talk. I’ll translate your interests into an effortless plan that leaves room to linger — and stories to bring home.