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Enjoy the luxury of a custom Italian itinerary.
Our comprehensive itinerary packages include ground transportation, accommodations, expert local
guides, extraordinary experiences and any special requests that will complete your dream. These private
itineraries are priced per person and are created to fit your desires and interests in terms of duration,
destinations, your travel schedule and specific experiences.
We have relationships with many different venues and local experts throughout the country. Our roster of
private guides are handpicked for their comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their area of
expertise, as well as for their congenial personalities and user-friendly approach to guiding. You will
thoroughly enjoy your time spent with them – it’s much like having a friend show you around their
hometown.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Indulge in a private guided tour of the Vatican, a private water taxi tour with a local guide in Venice, a
walking tour of an ancient hilltown with a favorite son or daughter of that locale, a private wine tasting
and lunch with the winemakers in Tuscany, a visit to Lucca’s storied villas and gardens, hike the Dolomites
with a real Ampezzano - these are the experiences that make a trip unforgettable.
If you’re seeking exclusive experiences, reserve the Vatican Museum at night for only your family and
friends, visit one of the restored houses in Pompeii that isn’t open to the public, tour the Vasari corridor in
Florence, helicopter to Ravello and spend the day on a private yacht off of the Amalfi coast, have a
Venetian palazzo to yourself complete with candlelight dinner and string quartet. The possibilities are
limitless!
FOOD AND WINE
Italian cuisine is a miracle of simplicity. The Italian kitchen relies on time honored recipes that highlight the
purity, integrity, and bounty of local ingredients. Eating is one of the great pleasures that await the visitor
to Italy – it’s hard to find a bad meal!
Before food arrives at the table, a lot of interesting things have transpired and for gastronomes and
oenophiles, it’s fun to discover the whys and wherefores of Italy’s esteemed culinary tradition. Hunt for
truffles with a local hunter and his dogs, visit a local cheese maker, join in the grape harvest, watch olives
being pressed into oil – we will introduce you to the local practitioners who keep the culinary standards
so high.
If cooking interests you, we offer a variety of classes throughout the country with local cooks in
farmhouses, professional kitchens or cooking schools.
Italian wine is coming into its own as a national treasure. Discover the best varieties of a region at private
vineyards or enoteca tastings with professional sommeliers.
ART AND HISTORY
Italy is a land rich in art, history, and culture. Stroll through the streets of an Umbrian hill town with a
native escort and marvel at the ancient and medieval monuments that are now a part of daily ife.
Dig deep into the stories of the ancient Etruscans in Umbria and Tuscany. Bone up on the ancient Romans
with a homegrown archeologist among the ruins of Rome and conquered towns throughout the country.
Walk among the aftermath of Vesuvius with a Neapolitan guide who can explain what we’ve learned of
ancient daily life from the excavations of Pompeii.
Visit the Uffizi and other world class museums of Italy with a reservation and private guides who can
usher you past the crowds to the pieces you want to see.
Attend the opera or classical concerts in historic opera houses like La Fenice or Roman amphitheaters in
Verona or Macerata.
Our cultural itineraries are private, comprehensive experiences, developed according to your own wishes
and specifications. All feature charismatic local people sharing their expertise and love of Italy covering a
range of specialties including art, architecture, archeology, and history.
SHOPPING
The elegance and charm of Italian style thrive in the studios and workshops of its artisans. Hand woven
linens and textiles, ceramics, wrought iron masterpieces, blown glass, wood work and handmade paper
are some of the fine artisanal products for Italy is well known.
In addition to these historic trades, Italian designer fashion is always in moda. If discounted Prada is
your bag, we can lead you to the outlets. If your inclinations are sartorial in nature, made to measure
menswear is just the thing.
Whether you’re interested in visiting the workshops to learn about production techniques or finding the
best shops from which to purchase traditional or custom designs, we can eliminate the guesswork.
ITALY AL FRESCO
While Italy offers an abundance of historical and cultural attractions, let’s not forget the incredible natural
beauty of this land.
Hike in the mountains (Dolomites or Alps) during the spring and summer, ski them in the winter, river raft
through ancient gorges, hang glide from hill towns ideally perched for take off, go horseback riding and
hiking with donkeys carrying your packs (and young children!), pursue arduous cycling among the hills or
relaxed rides on the plain, walk among the olive groves, stopping for a picnic lunch – all can be enjoyed in
Italy’s great outdoors.
Maria Gabriella Landers and Brian Dore Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists since 2006. Bon Appétit Travel Board Member - Brian Dore Concierge in Umbria is an independent, boutique travel service. Our specialty is custom luxury travel to Italy. Web: www.conciergeinumbria.net Email: info@conciergeinumbria.net Phone: +1 212-769-4767 In Italy: +39 349 369 0413 ©2009 Concierge in Umbria, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement |
