AWAY TO ITALY

italy beyond the guidebook

Custom Italy Trip planning



The person who lingers over three-hour lunches.
The one who wanders down the side street just to see where it goes.
The version who has time to talk to the artisan.

After 35+ years of exploring Italy—and now splitting my time between the U.S. and Lucca—I design trips around what YOU'RE seeking, not a template.

You might picture the boutique hotel in a restored palazzo, the family wine estate run by the same family for three generations,  the agriturismo where Nonna makes pasta by hand.

But when you're looking online, they all look authentic.

How do you know which experiences will actually deliver?

AUTHENTIC ITALY, thoughtfully planned

People aren't booking trips to Italy. They're booking the 
version of themselves they've been too busy to be.

Why Working With Me Is Different:

Meet Your Guide

Why Working With Me Is Different

  • 35+ 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 35 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 help discerning travelers achieve the authentic Italy they're seeking through expert curation, insider access, and itineraries designed around their personal style.

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.


let's plan your trip

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 €15,000+ per week 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.

Let's Plan your trip

What's Included:

In-depth consultation to understand your vision and travel style

Expert curation with my trusted Italy partners who design your itinerary

Intimate properties that honor local culture and nature, offer genuine journeys and allow guests to travel in an authentic way. 

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.

How It Works:

1. Discovery Call
We'll dive deep into your Italy trip vision so I can curate an itinerary that perfectly matches your travel style

2. The Planning Begins & You Can Finally Relax
I work with my trusted Italy partners to design your complete itinerary—routes, accommodations, experiences, restaurants, logistics.

3. You Review & Approve - We refine until it's perfect
You'll receive your beautifully designed digital itinerary. We'll adjust anything that doesn't feel right.

4. Everything Gets Booked
My team and I handle all reservations. You don't lift a finger.

5. You Experience Italy
With complete confidence—and a local team available 24/7 if you need anything.

This Is For You If:

✓ You know what authentic Italy looks like but can't tell what's real and what's just good marketing

✓ You want expert curation so your investment goes to families, artisans, and authentic experiences—not tourist traps

✓ You value quality over checklists—deeper experiences, not rushed sightseeing

✓ You want verified access to authentic stays and insider connections you can't find on your own

✓ You prefer to have everything curated and booked for you