Welcome to Authentic Italy
Welcome to Authentic Italy
Authentic Italy is a luxury travel company with a passion for sharing Italy's dynamic culture and spectacular foods and wines. We'd be thrilled to plan a personalized experience, just for you.
Your passions, your interests, your adventure. We work with you to create customized travel plans that fit like a glove … Italian leather, of course.
Your passions, your interests, your adventure. We work with you to create customized travel plans that fit like a glove … Italian leather, of course.
Guided by the Bite®
Nonna always said that you don’t truly know someone until you spend time in the kitchen together. And when nonna is right, nonna is right. At Authentic Italy, we specialize in custom Italian getaways that use cuisine as a gateway to culture. With our network of locally based collaborators and experts, you will have unparalleled access to Italy’s best kept secrets. We invite you to explore, taste the culture and be guided by the bite.
The clapping of hooves on the Roman cobblestone … the sweet smell of lemon perfuming the Sorrento air … the velvety perfection of a cappuccino in Verona … we invite you to indulge in a bit of daydreaming and read about the incredible experiences Italy’s diverse regions have in store.
From truffle hunting in Umbria and Piedmont, to private sightseeing in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, to shopping open air markets with award-winning chefs throughout Italy’s diverse regions, our network of handpicked local experts will curate experiences you won’t soon forget.
From truffle hunting in Umbria and Piedmont, to private sightseeing in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, to shopping open air markets with award-winning chefs throughout Italy’s diverse regions, our network of handpicked local experts will curate experiences you won’t soon forget.
Our trip to Sicily was incomparable—really an amazing time. I cannot thank you enough for your guidance and for all your effort to make the trip a success. And whatever you did to create perfect weather every single day, keep doing it. It was glorious.
- Emily
Our trip was wonderful from start to finish. It was so amazing that you had everything organized and set up for us without a hitch. We will recommend you to any of our friends who tell us they are interested in going to Sicily.
- Ellen G.
You planned an absolutely WONDERFUL trip. THANK YOU. We could not have done it without you. And we don't ever want to do Italy without you again.
- Angela M.
I want to thank you SO, SO much for a truly magical trip! All was planned with the highest quality. You did not leave any stone unturned. The accommodations were magnificent, the food exquisite, and then the wine … unbelievable!
Thank you again so very much for EVERYTHING!! I cannot stop talking about this wonderful vacation!!:)
- Colleen T.
I just wanted to thank you again for an incredible trip. It was such a fantastic opportunity being able to meet with the chefs, the truffle hunters, vintners, and to eat at the vineyards. I look forward to many more future adventures with Authentic Italy travel.
- Jennifer
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!! We all loved it and had a fabulous time. Thank you both for making this happen. Your partners in Puglia and Calabria were a pleasure to work with and planned our days perfectly.
- Esther
Gary Portuesi is the travel agent from heaven. He booked a perfect trip for our style of travel. Right now we are sitting in a suite on our terrace overlooking Lake Como. Tough life but someone has to live it.
- John & Rosalie P.
Let’s start planning your next great getaway.