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Countrywide
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Dania
Advises on: All of Italy
Born in Udine, educated in Bologna, and based in Sicily for the past 20+ years, Dania has been everywhere and done just about everything you can imagine in Italy. She has been leading trips all over Italy for the past two decades, and covers the entire country.
Amalfi Coast
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Roberto
Advises on: Naples, Amalfi Coast, Campania
Our resident professor, Roberto has a PhD in archaeology, and as you might guess, specializes in the Amalfi Coast’s ruins and historical sights. He lives in Salerno, and advises on travel throughout all of Campania and the Amalfi Coast. Don’t miss his restaurant reocmmendations!
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Marco
Advises on: Naples, Amalfi Coast, Campania
You’ll be hard pressed to find someone more “local” than Marco. Born and raised in Sorrento, he’s lived here his whole life and the Amalfi Coast is truly his backyard. He’s spent the past 18 years as a driver-guide showing off the hidden gems of his beautiful home region.
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Gaetano
Advises on: Sicily & Amalfi Coast
20 years of guiding has clearly taught Gaetano a thing or two and we are routinely in awe of his encyclopedic knowledge of Sicily. A fan of art, culture, food, and beach lounging, Gaetano has a recommendation for just about everywhere on the island.
Emilia Romagna
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Giulia
Advises on: Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Veneto
An Emilia Romagna native, Giulia has been helping travelers discover her region and much of Northern Italy for almost a decade. A food and wine lover and a proponent of all things local, she loves helping travelers eat their way through Italy!
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Dania
Advises on: All of Italy
Born in Udine, educated in Bologna, and based in Sicily for the past 20+ years, Dania has been everywhere and done just about everything you can imagine in Italy. She has been leading trips all over Italy for the past two decades, and covers the entire country.
Puglia
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Paolo
Advises on: Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata
Paolo is our guru on all things Puglia. Now based in Matera, he's a Lecce local boy and has lived his entire life in this region. Paolo leads multi-day tours all over Puglia and, when he’s not working, is always on the hunt for undiscovered towns and the best local restaurants.
Rome & Lazio
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Carlo
Advises on: Rome
Based out of Rome but having lived for many years in the U.S., Carlo considers himself both American and Italian and keenly understands the joys and challenges of planning a trip to Italy from overseas.
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Francesca
Advises on: Rome & Tuscany
Originally from Livorno, in Tuscany, Francesca has lived and guided in Rome for the last 10 years. She can show you the highlights, but particularly enjoys helping travelers discover less-explored Rome.
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Fulvia
Advises on: Rome & Lazio
Hailing from Civitavecchia, Rome's port, Fulvia is a born and bred Romana. She's been running tours of the Eternal City for the past decade and knows the city's secrets, hidden gems, and countless places far off the tourist trail.
Sardinia
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Simone
Advises on: Sardinia
Simone is a Sardo to the core! From his home-base of Cagliari he’s been designing and guiding trips throughout Sardinia and all across the Mediterranean for 2 decades. He specializes in active travel, authentic Italy, and of course, the best food and wine.
Sicily
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Gaetano
Advises on: Sicily & Amalfi Coast
20 years of guiding has clearly taught Gaetano a thing or two and we are routinely in awe of his encyclopedic knowledge of Sicily. A fan of art, culture, food, and beach lounging, Gaetano has a recommendation for just about everywhere on the island.
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Giorgio
Advises on: Sicily
From his home base in Palermo, Giorgio has been helping travelers discover every corner of Sicily for more than two decades. A history buff and major proponent of preserving local traditions, Giorgio will make sure that you see Sicily at its most authentic.
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Mirco
Advises on: Sicily
Born in Milan but with Sicilian roots, Mirco moved to Sicily at the age of 24 to connect with his heritage, and he’s never left. Based in Catania, but a lover of the outdoors and undiscovered places, Mirco is our go-to for everywhere in Central and Eastern Sicily.
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Dania
Advises on: All of Italy
Born in Udine, educated in Bologna, and based in Sicily for the past 20+ years, Dania has been everywhere and done just about everything you can imagine in Italy. She has been leading trips all over Italy for the past two decades, and covers the entire country.
Tuscany
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Stefano
Advises on: Tuscany & Cinque Terre
Stefano hails from a small village on the Arno river, but has lived in Florence for the past decade. A certified hiking guide and sommelier, he specializes in food, wine, and outdoor-focused trips throughout Tuscany.
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Serena
Advises on: Tuscany
Born in Siena and based out of Montepulciano for the last 25 years, Serena has been designing trips and leading tours of her region for more than two decades. With a focus on authentic Tuscany, her goal is to show you the still-hidden gems of this fabulous area.
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Francesca
Advises on: Rome & Tuscany
Originally from Livorno, in Tuscany, Francesca has lived and guided in Rome for the last 10 years. She can show you the highlights, but particularly enjoys helping travelers discover less-explored Rome.
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Giulia
Advises on: Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Veneto
An Emilia Romagna native, Giulia has been helping travelers discover her region and much of Northern Italy for almost a decade. A food and wine lover and a proponent of all things local, she loves helping travelers eat their way through Italy!
Umbria
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Marco
Advises on: Umbria
Born in the small town of Terni, Marco has lived in Perugia, Umbria’s capital, for the last 35 years, and has been guiding all throughout his region for 3 decades. A lover of food, wine, art, and culture, there’s nothing he can’t help you organize in Umbria.
Venice & the Veneto
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Enrico
Advises on: Venice & Veneto, Dolomites, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italian Lakes
Born and raised in Venice, Enrico now splits his time between his home city and the Dolomite mountains where he works as an outdoors guide and tour leader. A passionate outdoorsman, he’s your man for help planning an adventure-focused trip to NE Italy.
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Dania
Advises on: All of Italy
Born in Udine, educated in Bologna, and based in Sicily for the past 20+ years, Dania has been everywhere and done just about everything you can imagine in Italy. She has been leading trips all over Italy for the past two decades, and covers the entire country.
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Giulia
Advises on: Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Veneto
An Emilia Romagna native, Giulia has been helping travelers discover her region and much of Northern Italy for almost a decade. A food and wine lover and a proponent of all things local, she loves helping travelers eat their way through Italy!
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