Palazzo Portinari Salviati, a Luxury Hotel for Dante & Beatrice Lovers in Florence
Palazzo Portinari Salviati a Luxurious Residential Complex in the historical center of Florence
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Experts in Italian Travel
TASTE & TRAVEL
Making Memories based on the history of Food & Wine is the best way to understand the local culture.
I believe a Food Tour is like meeting a friend in a new city who will take you to the best places!
That's why a large part of our customized planning is evolved around Food - The best local & Michelin-star restaurants, Pasta making Classes, Street food walks, Local Markets & extra virgin olive oil education.
Visits to boutique family-run wineries and Estates of Architectural Excellence showcasing Italian Design.
Where you will get a taste of centuries-old businesses and have the chance to meet passionate locals many that have become our friends.
I have been creating Tailor Made Vacations for over 20 years.
Owner - Linda Sorgiovanni
LUXURY VACATION PACKAGES
Our Fully -Serviced Itineraries (FIT) are tailor-made just for you! Your be-spoke Vacation package will cover the iconic sites, with our expert guides.
For Luxury Travel Agent we are your local DMC for Florence & Tuscany.
I curate the transportation. My Chauffeur driver - Sommeliers in V -Class Black Mercedes based in Florence. To other types of transportation. That includes Fast track Trains in Executive and Business Class along with Riva 'limo' Boat Transportation in Venice & the lakes.
Yacht Vacations on the Amalfi Coast, the Ligurian Riviera, Sardinia & Tuscan Archipelagoes.
I began my career in the Chauffeur business with my father taking guests all over Italy on family Vacations.
Owner Alberto Bassilichi
3 STEPS TO YOUR ITALIAN BE -SPOKE VACATION!
STEP 1
Schedule A Consultation
Our Trip Planning begins with a conversation! We want to learn more about you.
This is your chance to tell us what experience you are most looking forward to and what bucket list items you want to check off your list.
This call will be about you and what trip you would like to plan.
STEP 2
Create Your Itinerary
After our call, we will send a brief Itinerary plan with pricing.
The price typically starts at around 500 Euro per person per day. Your Quote will include a day-to-day program of Tours, activities, and transportation.
Once you are happy with the destination options, tours, and services.
You will be sent Hotel options with direct pricing. We book the Hotels you pay for your rooms directly.
STEP 3
Book The Trip
Andiamo, let’s go to Italy!
Once your trip is booked with a 30% deposit. The entire amount is due 90 days prior to arrival.
Your documentation is prepared in a digital format with 24-7 destination support by text, phone, or email, and insider travel tips specific to your destination and travel style.
ABOUT
ABOUT US
MEET ALBERTO AND LINDA
Alberto is a native Italian. His career in Travel began at the age of 17 working in his father's Chauffeur driving business. He developed a passion for sharing Italy with guests from all over the world.
A certified tour leader r and chauffeur driver fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish. He takes care of the behind-the-scenes of the business. Admin and organization are what Alberto does best.
Alberto also builds rapport with collaborators and service providers. To ensure your vacation is seamless.
Linda arrived in Florence 22 years ago to study Italian at a local institute. During her studies, she worked part-time. Translating cooking classes for travellers. She grew up in an Italian family so her understanding of the Italian language was fluent. Linda found joy to see travelers learning about local culture through food.
Local chefs shared family & regional recipes. Each class ended up sitting around a large table. Eating, Talking, laughing, and learning with great food and wine - The Italian Way!
With twenty-one years of experience in the travel industry. Linda has built a reputable private Food & Wine Walking Tours in Florence with a team of expert guides. she has continued to work with luxury tour operators and thousands of travelers from all over the world.
Linda creates unforgettable vacations. With her vast knowledge a passion for Italy.
Linda creates tailor-made trips and Alberto looks after the administrative side to ensure your vacations are safe, seamless and unforgettable.
CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANNING
The travel Planning fee starts at 250€
The Travel planning fee covers:
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A Selection of accommodations. Suited to your budget and needs.
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100% Tailor Made - FIT Day to Day planning is our next step.
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Transportation Services. Chauffeur driver, Luxury Riva Boat,
and/or Train Travel. Chauffeur drivers in Black Mercedes S, V
or E Class. For groups of 8 persons and over, we provide luxury
Mercedes 12, 14, up to 16 person Vans.
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A scheduled day-to-day itinerary plan with pre-departure documents. In digital format
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24-7 support on land & pre-departure
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Dining and culinary options
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Expert advice from our team of local service providers for all of your needs
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The best advice for Choosing the Right Travel Insurance Policy
Approximate Full Itinerary price with tours and services starts at
500 Euro per person per day (accommodation separate )
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN BESPOKE VACATIONS
ITALY FAMILY VACATIONS
No matter what age Italy is a family-friendly location. Italians love kids!
There are many fun and informative experiences to enjoy.
From Treasure hunts, cooking classes, and active itineraries to the perfect historical guide that brings to life the history with the ideal type of storytelling.
Great Tour Guides can make a Trip! That's why we want to know all about your families interests that way we can organize the perfect Tours and experiences for you
Private Florence Artisan Walk
Discover Leather Artisans in Florence
Mother & Son Vacation in Florence
Staying at 5 star luxury Hotel Lungarno
Chianti Cashmere Farm
A day trip from Florence
Private Florence Artisan Walk
Discover Leather Artisans in Florence
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MULTI - GEN VACATIONS
Are you planning a multi-gen vacation with different age groups and don't know to start?
Let's schedule a call to discuss your needs and expectations. During our free call, we will discuss what we can plan based on your budget.
This photo gallery showcases the vacations we have created for the Hardings & Marshall families.
They have been traveling with us since 2014.
As a certified Tour Leader and twenty-two years of experience in the travel industry, Linda has accompanied the family to the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Tuscany, Rome, The French Riviera, Greek Islands, and even Malta!
With a multi-gen vacation, A Tour Leader will co-ordinate each day and will be your reference for all of your needs during your travels. Coordinating each day with your tours, excursions, and meal planning.
Your experience will be seamless and all of you will be able to relax and enjoy your vacation.
Le Sirenuse, Positano
The Hardings and Marshalls Enjoying a cocktail
The Marshall Family
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Morning Tour of Pisa with lunch in Lucca
Le Sirenuse, Positano
The Hardings and Marshalls Enjoying a cocktail
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MAKING MEMORIES WITH FRIENDS
Getting a group together can be fun but also challenging. Everyone wants to add in their expectations. That's why we set up a group zoom call that way, everyone can add in their ideas, places to visit, and logistics.
After the call, we designed the package based on our discussion. From there, we send you a brief outline of the day planning & costs.
This photo gallery is dedicated to Judy. Judy has been traveling with us for twenty-two years. Linda was the driver guide and creator of a multi-day Tuscany Food and Wine Vacation for a Miami Based Company 'The Tuscan Way. Judy booked the vacation in 2003.
Judy has planned multiple vacations with family and many of her friends. They have also become great friends of Italy Customized!
Lamborghini Museum
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
Discovering Sicily multi day vacation
Fresh Exta Virgin Olive Oil
Tasting and tour at a bio dynamic farm in Tuscany
Lamborghini Museum
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Just the two of us! - Couples Vacation
If you planning your honeymoon, anniversary or simply celebrating life! we have the most wonderful vacation ideas just for you
Our programs for couples typically include lot's of downtime for you to enjoy a glass of prosecco or two and just people watching in a main square.
Typically we recommend morning excursions that way you have the afternoon to relax. Our expert guides will set the pace each day with fun and informative experiences
We can't wait to plan your unforgettable stay
Cooking in Rome
Hands on Cooking class in a private home
Italy Customized_Al Gayle
Amy & Mike Berg
Cooking in Rome
Hands on Cooking class in a private home
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TRAVEL TRANSFORMATIONS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Linda put together an amazing trip for us to the Amalfi Coast.
We had friendly, on-time drivers everywhere we went, a fantastic boat ride from Positano to Capri, and great guides along the Path of the Gods Pompeii, and Capri.
Plus a wonderful cooking class in Capri! The trip was absolutely flawless!
DEB & GREG ★★★★★
TESTIMONIALS
FLORENCE & TUSCANY DAY TRIPS
Sustainable Travel
As local Italian tour operators, we have to consider the current and future economic, social and environmental impacts.
Italy is among the Ten most visited countries in the world. This opportunity generates economic benefits for a local area. Its negative consequences include overuse of resources and damage to local culture.
That's why we offer Sustainable way to Travel, which introduces you to local culture—allowing you to learn about our communities and teams of like-minded professionals.
Our Private tours cater to a limited group size aiming at a more sustainable and low-impact type of experience.
Florence Food & Wine Walks
Over the past Fifteen years, we have developed a different way to visit our City. We live in Florence and would love to show you an insider's view of our famous City.
Our Food Tours allow you to understand the local culture differently. Before you visit the famous sites, join Linda and her team of certified guides for an unforgettable walk around the City.
Understand local culture by meeting with bakers, gelato makers, and delicatessen owners. Learn about the origins of our local food at historical food trucks, growers' markets, and gourmet wine bars!
Our Florence Food Tours are Private with up to 15 persons per group. We can add two or three guides for larger groups like wedding parties, family reunions, or groups of friends.
Click on the tab below for pricing and itineraries; contact us directly to let us know your dates and the number of guests in your party.
Testimonials Food & Wine Tours
Tuscany Food & Wine Tours
Alberto & Linda are both certified guides and drivers. Together with Alberto's network of Chauffeur Drivers with only the most luxurious cars in the business and Linda's knowledge of wineries, we plan the most memorable experiences and day trips to Tuscany.
We offer high-end luxury day trips for up to Six persons in Black Mercedes Classe -V, Sprinter, Classe E, Classe S
Itineraries are created by Linda with the experience of offering thousands of wine tasting tours to guests from all over the world over the past twenty-two years.
Tours include experiences in boutique wineries and Tuscan Hilltowns. With guided tours, lunch at local farms, exclusive wineries, and off-the-beaten-path restaurants.
Expert guides and English-speaking drivers for unforgettable day trips. Check out a sample of what we offer and contact us for a customized Tuscany Experience
TRAVEL TIPS & DREAMWORTHY DESTINATIONS
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