Meet the Travel Designers Behind Cultural Italy
At Cultural Italy, our travel designers don’t just plan trips—they craft unforgettable journeys grounded in real Italian heritage. Each of us was born and raised in Italy. Many of us still live there. Others are based in the U.S., mostly in San Diego. But our hearts beat with the same rhythm: Italian, passionate, and personal.
We are not a call center.
We are not a booking engine.
We are not an algorithm suggesting hotels.
We are travel designers who bring soul, creativity, and insider knowledge to every itinerary.
What Makes Our Travel Designers Unique
We’re Luana, Martina, Alessia, Liliana, Manuela, Emanuela, Monica, Fiorella, Franca, Pia, Nicoletta, Rita, Ashleih, Roberta, and Marcella (the only American in the group—married to an Italian and fully fluent in la dolce vita).
Each of us brings not only deep local knowledge but a personal connection to the land, the people, and the experiences that make Italy unforgettable.
We know which room has the best lake view.
We know the back door to the Vatican at sunrise.
We know which trattoria in Trastevere still makes pasta like Nonna did.
From Florence to Sardinia—Your Journey, Seamlessly Designed
Our role as travel designers goes far beyond logistics. We anticipate, adapt, and deliver.
One couple missed their stop in Florence and accidentally ended up in Rome late at night. Within minutes, we had a driver waiting to take them back to Tuscany.
Another guest requested a private boat day in Sardinia—last minute, in August. We made it happen.
These are the moments that define a boutique experience: thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely invested in your journey.
A Boutique Alternative to Big Travel Agencies
Unlike large platforms that churn out generic itineraries, our boutique approach is rooted in human connection.
Each trip is built from scratch—designed by a real person who takes the time to understand you.
Your dreams, your tempo, your version of la dolce vita.
We don’t just offer trips. We create emotional, meaningful experiences with the help of our seasoned Italy travel specialists.
Let’s Design Your Journey
When you travel with Cultural Italy, you work with someone who speaks the language—not just linguistically, but culturally and intuitively.
Let us connect the dots, open doors, and help you fall in love with Italy through experiences that no algorithm can offer.
Because at the heart of it all… is your travel designer.
Start planning your trip!