Custom Italy Trip Curation
This is the Italy you want.
But when you're looking online, they all look authentic. The websites are beautiful. The Instagram posts are perfect. How do you know which ones actually align with the vision you have for your trip?
AUTHENTIC ITALY, thoughtfully planned
You know the experience you want.
HOW I CAN HELP
After 30+ years in Italy, I know what authentic looks like—and I know how to deliver it.
I work with trusted partners in Italy who have deep relationships with families, artisans, and local businesses. I curate your complete trip—verifying every experience for authenticity—so you get the real Italy, not tourist traps pretending to be.
And if there's something specific you've been dreaming of—a particular experience, a family connection, a region that's calling to you—I can help you find it and bring it to life.
You get the elevated, authentic Italy you're dreaming of—without the risk of getting it wrong.
Investment:
For trips up to 6 travelers
For groups larger than 6 travelers
Travel Design Fee — $1,000
Custom Quote
I design highly personalized, authentic journeys through Italy.
Curated itineraries start at $12,000+ for two travelers, excluding flights.
This investment reflects thoughtful itinerary design, trusted local partners, and on-the-ground support throughout your trip.
This fee covers the full travel design process, including itinerary development, logistics planning, and coordination with local partners.
What's Included:
In-depth consultation to understand your vision and travel style
Expert curation with my trusted Italy partners who design your itinerary
Verified access to authentic accommodations and experiences not available to independent travelers
Itinerary review and refinement until it feels completely right
Complete booking service — all reservations handled for you
24/7 on-the-ground support in Italy — English-speaking local team available throughout your trip
Insider connections to agriturismos, family-run hotels, authentic restaurants, cooking classes, and wine tastings you won't find on TripAdvisor
This is the kind of support typically only available to luxury tour groups—but you get it with the freedom of independent travel.
1. Complimentary Discovery Call
We'll discuss your vision, timeline, and budget to make sure we're a good fit.
2. Service Agreement & Questionnaire
You'll share everything about what you're dreaming of—what matters most, how you like to travel, what you want to avoid.
3. Planning Call
We'll dive deep into your vision so I can curate something that feels entirely yours.
4. I Curate Your Itinerary
I work with my trusted Italy partners to design your complete itinerary—routes, accommodations, experiences, restaurants, logistics.
5. Review & Refinement
You'll receive your beautifully designed digital itinerary. We'll adjust anything that doesn't feel right.
6. Everything Gets Booked
My team handles all reservations. You don't lift a finger.
7. You Go to Italy
With complete confidence—and a local team available 24/7 if you need anything.
Why Working With Me Is Different:
Meet Your Guide
Why Working With Me Is Different
- 30+ years of Italy expertise — I split my time between the U.S. and my home in Lucca, Tuscany
- Trusted local partnerships — Access to experiences and accommodations independent travelers can't get
- On-the-ground support — 24/7 English-speaking assistance
- Personalized planning — Designed around YOUR travel style, not a template
- Complete peace of mind — Supported from planning through your last day in Italy
I'm Amy Lamparelli, and I've been exploring Italy for more than 30 years. I first fell in love with Italy as a student in Urbino. Today, I split my time between the U.S. and my home in Lucca, Tuscany.
I created this service because I was tired of seeing travelers stuck—not just overwhelmed by logistics, but unable to tell what's truly authentic and what's just good marketing. You know what you want: the family-run agriturismo, the artisan workshop, the boutique hotel with soul. But you can't verify which is which from a website.
I curate your complete trip through trusted partners in Italy who have relationships with families, artisans, and local businesses. My expertise ensures every experience is authentic—and your investment supports the real Italy.
This short form helps determine whether full-service Italy planning is the right next step.
FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
What does "on-the-ground support" mean?
You'll have an English-speaking local team in Italy available throughout your trip for real-time help with changes, questions, or unexpected issues.
Why are there budget minimums?
HOW DO YOU VERIFY AUTHENTICITY?
I specialize in authentic, slow travel—boutique stays, meaningful experiences, quality logistics, and local support. That level of care typically begins around $6,000 per person per week.
After 30+ years in Italy, I know what questions to ask and what to look for. I work with trusted partners in Italy who have deep relationships with families, artisans, and local businesses. I personally ensure every experience meets my standards for authenticity—so you get the real thing, not tourist traps pretending to be authentic.
Do you book flights?
No, but I'll advise you on which airports make the most sense for your itinerary.
What if I have mobility concerns?
My Italy partners will find accommodations with elevators or ground-floor rooms, routes that minimize stairs, and accessible experiences.
You'll receive your first itinerary draft within one week of our planning call.
How long does planning take?
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:
- Schedule a free discovery call
- We'll make sure my services align with what you're looking for
- You'll receive the agreement and questionnaire
- We'll shape your vision together
- I'll coordinate your complete itinerary with my Italy partners
- You'll review, we'll refine, my team books everything
- You go to Italy with confidence and on-the-ground support
