Discover Italy's Hidden Gems with us
Our tours take you to the true heart of Italy, beyond mass tourism and tired clichés.
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We won’t take you to Rome, Florence or Venice...

...because we want to share “our” Italy with you instead: the less-known places that intrigue us, the people who make up our incredibly diverse country, the delicious foods that trace their roots to our Greek, Roman, Arabic, Spanish, French, and barbarian ancestors, and to the foreign cultures who made their home in the Bel Paese throughout the centuries. Because Italy is not one country but many, and each region — each village! — has its own unique culture, foods and traditions to discover and enjoy.

So, by all means, visit the Colosseum, marvel at Michelangelo’s David, and take a gondola tour on the Canal Grande.

Then come with us to see “our” Italy. We’ll be here, ready to surprise you.

Living over three decades abroad — first in Germany, then in the United States — has gifted me with new eyes through which I can see Italy both as a native Italian, and as an admiring foreigner. We Italians are used to the beauty surrounding us, to the point that we often don’t see it anymore. The first tour I created for my American guests has made me keenly aware of the richness of my home country, sparking the unquenchable curiosity and awe behind each and every one of my tours.

Our upcoming trips

Come join us on one of our exciting trips in the 2026 season!

Sicily: Crossroads of the Mediterranean

May 6-18, 2026


Southern Tuscany & Umbria

Sep 24-Oct 7, 2026



Our previous destinations

We are happy to offer these trips again and personalize them to your interests

Vicenza & Palladian Villas

October 2025

Piemonte & Aosta Valley

June 2025

Sardinia

May/June 2024

Marche

May 2023

Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast

May 2016

Hear what our guests have to say

Our small tour sizes allow a level of attention to our guests’ needs and desires that is just not possible with a larger group. Our groups are limited to 14 travelers so we can listen to every one of our guests before and during each trip, creating the best possible experience. This allows us to find unexpected little gems, organize customized events based on your interests and passions, and choose boutique hotels and delicious gourmet restaurants that don’t accept larger groups.

That is really where our passion lies: surprising and delighting our guests with events and experiences carefully created just for them, and to help them discover the true heart of Italy.

Who we are

Laura Vinti was born and raised in Italy. After spending 17 years in Heidelberg, Germany, and 15 years in Fairfax, VA, she now lives in Florence, where she organizes tours to Italy and teaches Italian Language and Culture to American students studying abroad. In the past, she taught at the universities of Heidelberg and Mannheim in Germany, at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, and at the Florence campuses of Gonzaga University and Syracuse University. Laura’s passions include history, art, and writing; discovering hidden treasures in Italy; and sharing her love of her home country and its history with anyone who will listen.

Laura holds an MA in Foreign Languages and Literature and an MFA in Creative Writing.

Livia Grimaldi lives in Naples. She loves to travel, both professionally and in her free time, and has a special talent for discovering lesser-known, beautiful spots in her beloved Italy. Besides organizing tours, she has been working extensively in classical music management for the past several years and plays a very active role in promoting classical music in Naples. She has co-organized many prestigious events, most recently Piano City Napoli and Spinacorona. Livia has been President of the network ’Namusica, whose aim is to promote music and art in their many forms and with different media.

Livia holds an MA in Foreign Languages and Literature and a specialization in Cultural Management.

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