Experiences / Italia Autentica

Authentic Italy experiences.

Private Italy tours, food and wine encounters, island life and days in the mountains: seven inspirations to shape around you. Combine the places and experiences you love, with stays, pace and services chosen for the people you travel with.

Seeing Italy through local eyes also means sharing in everyday life: a market, a conversation, a village celebration. Open “Imagine your journey” to discover a few possible moments and the thought that connects them. Each story is a starting point, shaped around the season and what matters to you.

01

Venice, lived like a local

A tour of the bacari, savouring cicchetti and conversation, walks around the islands, a day at the Lido. The lagoon’s natural beauty and boat trips, then back to the flat: doing the shopping, cooking and getting back into the rhythm of Venetian life.

In the evening, take a stroll through Venice by night, amongst the calli, campi and reflections on the water. For a special experience, join a guided evening tour of St Mark’s Basilica, with its illuminated mosaics: by booking only and subject to the availability of special opening times.

Bacari · Islands · Lido · Venice by night · St Mark’s
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  1. Before the city wakes

    Seek the quieter side of St Mark’s Square at first light. If rain has left its traces, look for the Basilica reflected in the puddles; then coffee and the everyday life of the neighborhood.

  2. Market stalls and bacari

    Pause at a market to talk and discover produce from the lagoon, then enjoy small tastes and conversation: Venetian flavors shared by the people who know them.

  3. A different horizon

    The lagoon or an island, for a change of perspective and a little breathing room.

  4. After sunset

    Back in the city, an intimate dinner and the pleasure of one more stroll.

Behind each choice

We balance city and water, encounters and quiet moments. The rhythm gives you time to enjoy Venice without filling every hour.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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02

Emilia: at the table and on the trails

Bologna’s osterie, its shops and markets. Then the Modena Apennines, with walks, small villages and a platter of gnocco fritto and tigelle. Simple days, devoted to the pleasure of being together.

Bologna · Modena Apennines · Home-cooked cuisine
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  1. A market worth listening to

    Pause at a market stall or food shop, taste a specialty and ask the person who makes it about its ingredients, craft and tradition.

  2. Time at the table

    Lunch shaped around what you enjoy, with room to listen and taste.

  3. The rhythm of a village

    A village walk and, if the local calendar allows, a truffle fair. For a journey extending into Romagna, a tortelli festival can offer a taste of both local cooking and community life.

  4. Feeling at home

    A stay with character, a simple dinner and an evening to enjoy at leisure.

Behind each choice

We bring food and personal interests together without crowding the day. Time at the table and time on the road are considered together.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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03

Comacchio, between lagoon and sea

Explore the Comacchio Valleys on foot or by bike, observe nature and discover the landscape from the water on a boat trip. The sea, fishing traditions and a seafood cuisine that reflects the local area.

Wetlands · Boat trips · Cycling · Seafood
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  1. Light over the wetlands

    The landscape unfolds on foot or by bicycle, at a pace that suits your party.

  2. A view from the water

    A possible boat outing brings you closer to nature and local fishing traditions.

  3. Flavors with a story

    A seafood table and time to hear about an ingredient or a recipe rooted in local fishing traditions, guided by your tastes and what your hosts are able to share.

  4. Your kind of pause

    The beach, a walk beside the canals or a relaxed return, with no need to rush elsewhere.

Behind each choice

We consider light, season and personal pace together. Water and time outdoors shape the day, with alternatives to discuss with you.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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04

The mountains, at your own pace

Hiking, cycling routes and stops at mountain huts. Small villages, warm, family-style hospitality and mountain cuisine, with visits to the valleys’ wineries and tastings of local wines. Itineraries to choose from depending on the season, your fitness level and how active you want to be, with plenty of time to stop and take it easy.

Walking trails · Cycling · Mountain huts · Wineries and tastings
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  1. A good beginning

    A route chosen for your fitness, through scenery that makes you want to move.

  2. A proper pause

    A mountain hut and a welcoming table, without the pressure to leave straight away.

  3. Meeting mountain life

    A small village, a valley tasting or, when the dates align, a celebration welcoming summer. Discovering the mountains through the people who call them home.

  4. An unhurried evening

    Back to a comfortable stay, with time to rest and recharge.

Behind each choice

We balance effort and rest, elevation and travel time. The day should feel rewarding for everyone, including those who prefer a different pace.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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05

Liguria, amongst footpaths and taverns

Wander between the coast and the hinterland, stop off at local taverns and discover a cuisine drawn from both the sea and the land. Fish, vegetables, herbs and Recco focaccia: a journey to savour, one stop at a time.

Hiking · Villages · Cuisine from land and sea
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  1. Sea and paths

    A walk with the sea nearby, on a route matched to how much you want to walk.

  2. The pleasure of stopping

    An osteria, flavours from land and sea, and a table that tells a local story.

  3. A little inland

    A village, a small shop and a conversation about flavors from land and sea. When the season allows, a local celebration to join with respect and curiosity.

  4. The last light

    Back towards the coast, with an evening to enjoy slowly.

Behind each choice

We weigh the appeal of each route against gradients, heat and the return journey. The pauses matter as much as the destination.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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06

Dolomites

The Dolomites, tailored to your season and your way of travelling. Winter brings guided skiing, sunrises, nights in mountain huts and night skiing. Summer opens up hiking trails, cycling, mountain huts and the flavours of the valleys.

Imagine a horse-drawn sleigh bringing you to a Michelin-starred dinner, or a night in a mountain hut followed by first tracks on freshly groomed snow before the lifts open to the public. Combinations depend on conditions and availability; early skiing is offered only through resort-authorized programs.

Winter · Summer
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  1. Your season

    Snow or summer trails: we begin with what you enjoy most about the mountains.

  2. The heart of the day

    Skiing, walking or cycling, at a level that suits you and your companions.

  3. Time in a mountain hut

    A welcoming table, the scenery and the pleasure of a longer pause.

  4. Life in the valleys

    Local flavors and encounters, or a village celebration when the calendar allows. Then back to a peaceful stay: thoughtful comfort and local life belong in the same journey.

Behind each choice

We choose the season and pace together before shaping the route. The Winter and Summer collections explore the different possibilities.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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07

Italy’s Islands

From Capri and Ischia to the Aeolian Islands, including Salina and Panarea; from the Egadi Islands to Lampedusa. Islands to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace, with walks, boat trips, quaint villages and seafood feasts. Flats and small accommodation options where you can feel at home, markets and encounters with those who live by the sea. Let’s choose the stops, the season and the transport links together, leaving plenty of time to enjoy nature, the local cuisine and the unique rhythm of each island.

Capri · Ischia · Eolie · Egadi · Lampedusa
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  1. Finding the rhythm

    A first stroll, a village waking up and breakfast without a hurry.

  2. Following the sea

    A bay or a boat outing, when conditions invite you onto the water.

  3. Island life

    A market, a conversation and a taste shared by the person who prepares it. Choose the flavors of lunch or dinner while easing into the rhythm of the island.

  4. Staying a little longer

    Evening light and the pleasure of having no immediate departure.

Behind each choice

We give priority to time spent enjoying each island. Stops and connections follow the season, with room to adapt to sea conditions.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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Travel ideas to tailor to your preferences. Itineraries and activities depend on the season, the weather and local availability.

Italy food and wine experiences

Taste is a way into a place. A market conversation, a visit centered on Parmigiano Reggiano or traditional balsamic vinegar, a winery in the valleys, or pesto and focaccia in Liguria: we choose the thread around your interests. The pleasure is in meeting people, asking questions and leaving time to enjoy the table.

Exclusive Italy experiences, personal by design

For us, exclusive means chosen for you, not necessarily extravagant. It might be a private visit, a carefully timed encounter or a mountain evening that feels different. Arrangements depend on the place, season and availability; the details take shape in your personal proposal.

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Unique experiences in Italy, connected by what you love.

A journey can be driven by more than one passion. We can weave these interests into the places and experiences you have chosen.

Motor Valley

A passion for motoring meets the cuisine and culture of Emilia, across Modena, Bologna and Parma.

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  1. The passion

    An encounter with the world of motoring, chosen around what genuinely interests you.

  2. An Emilian pause

    Time at the table gives the day a warm, sociable rhythm.

  3. Another perspective

    A walk or a cultural visit makes room for the interests of your travelling companions.

Behind each choice

We balance excitement, different tastes and time for each visit. Activities and any special access are defined in your personal proposal, subject to availability.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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Art, design and craftsmanship

Museums, architecture, workshops and artisans: exploring beauty through those who create it and those who preserve it.

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  1. Looking closely

    An artwork, a building or a collection, explored through a particular curiosity.

  2. Meeting the makers

    A possible workshop visit to discover materials, gestures and ideas.

  3. Taking it with you

    A walk and a little time to reflect on what you have found.

Behind each choice

We look for a thread connecting visits and encounters. A few thoughtful choices can reveal more than a long list of places.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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Wellbeing and time for yourself

A break between stops, the pleasure of the sea, a day devoted to relaxation. Even slowing down can shape the journey.

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  1. A gentle start

    A long breakfast, a view or the pleasure of having nothing to rush to.

  2. What feels right

    The sea, an easy walk or a wellness moment, guided by your preferences.

  3. Leaving space

    A simple evening, with no extra activities added just to fill it.

Behind each choice

We make room for genuine free time. Comfort and distances are considered together so that rest is easy to enjoy.

An inspiration to personalise around the season, conditions and availability. Your complete itinerary and service details take shape in your private proposal.

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