Find Where
You Come From
Custom Italy travel planning for Italian-Americans tracing their roots — and for anyone who wants to discover the real Italy. I build itineraries that combine your family origins with the most beautiful places in Italy, optimized for time and budget.
You choose, always. For flights, hotels and experiences I research multiple options at different price points and present them to you — the final decision is always yours. No pressure, no hidden agenda.
"Italy isn't just a destination.
It's where your story begins." — Valerio Tocco, Founder · Born in Abruzzo · Living in Florida
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I Know Italy
The Way Only
a Local Can
I was born in Abruzzo and raised in the Marche. I know these regions the way only someone who grew up there can — the local families, the hidden restaurants, the festivals that never make it into a guidebook, the shortcuts through medieval streets that Google Maps doesn't know exist.
I know the South — Campania, Puglia, Sicily, Calabria — the regions where millions of Italian-American families trace their roots. And I know the rest of Italy too, from the Dolomites to the toe of the boot.
Seven years ago I moved to Florida. And every Italian-American I meet has the same dream — to go back. Not to Rome. Back to the village where their grandparents were born. I'm here to make that happen.
Abruzzo & Marche —
I Know the People
These are the two regions I know most deeply — not just the places, but the people. Local restaurant owners who will treat you like family. Farmers who will show you how to make pasta the way their grandmother did. Village elders who remember names and stories going back generations.
If your roots are in Abruzzo or Marche, you have a serious advantage — I have real local connections that no travel agency can match.
Abruzzo
Mountain villages, Adriatic coast, local families — my birthplace and the place I know best
Marche
Ancona, rolling hills, hidden beaches — where I grew up and still have deep connections
Local People
Real connections with local families, restaurant owners, farmers and village guides
Hidden Places
Restaurants, experiences and places that will never appear in any tourist guidebook
How It Works
Three steps to the most meaningful trip of your life
Tell Me Your Story
Book a free 15-minute call. Share what you know — a last name, a village, a region, or just a dream of Italy. Even the smallest detail is enough to start.
I Do the Work
I research your origins or interests, build a deeply personalized itinerary, find the best flights, authentic accommodations and local experiences — and prepare everything you need.
You Come Home
You land in Italy not as a tourist — but as someone who belongs. To the village, the food, the people, the streets where your story began.
Find Your Roots
Every itinerary is built around your family's unique story
Perfect for first-time visitors who want a beautifully planned trip built around their Italian origins.
- 30-min Zoom discovery call
- Family region & town research
- 7–10 day custom itinerary
- Authentic restaurant & experience guide
- Typical accommodation recommendations
- Professional PDF in 5 days
The full ancestry travel experience — I research your origins and build your entire trip around what we find.
- 2 Zoom calls included
- In-depth family origins research
- 10–14 day personalized itinerary
- Church & archive guidance
- ✈️ Flight search assistance — best deals & routes
- 🏡 Curated typical accommodations — agriturismi, masserie, local guesthouses
- 🎭 Local experiences — cooking classes, village tours, local guides
- WhatsApp support during trip
- PDF + mobile itinerary
The ultimate journey — we search for local families in your ancestral village, plan every detail, and make sure you arrive in Italy already connected to your roots.
- Everything in Discovery Roots
- 👥 Attempt to contact local families still living in your ancestral village
- 🗣️ Search for locals who may remember your family name
- ✈️ Full flight search & booking assistance
- 🏡 Hand-picked authentic accommodations for every night
- 🎭 Exclusive local experiences & private guides
- Day-by-day detailed itinerary
- 🗺️ Personalized Google Maps — every recommended spot, restaurant and place mapped for you
- 🍷 Local restaurant reservation assistance — we book the right places before you arrive
- Post-trip debrief call
- Search for living relatives in Italy
Discover the Real Italy
You Don't Need Italian Roots
to Fall in Love With Italy
Rome, Florence and Venice are beautiful. But the real Italy is somewhere else entirely — in a hilltop village in Abruzzo, a masseria in Puglia where they make pasta by hand at 6am, a fishing village in Sicily where nobody speaks English. I know that Italy. I grew up there.
- 30-min Zoom call to understand your travel style
- 7–14 day custom off-the-beaten-path itinerary
- Authentic restaurants & hidden local experiences
- Agriturismi, masserie & local guesthouse recommendations
- Flight search assistance — best deals & routes
- Day-by-day plan with real insider tips
- WhatsApp support during your trip
- Professional PDF itinerary in 5 days
The Dolomites —
Italy's Best Kept Ski Secret
Why Ski Italy When
You Can Ski Like an Italian
Most Americans ski Colorado or Vermont. But the Dolomites are on another level entirely — UNESCO World Heritage mountains, charming alpine villages, incredible Italian food after a day on the slopes, and ski passes that cover over 1,200km of runs. I have personal connections with local people in the Dolomites who will make your trip unforgettable.
- 30-min Zoom call to understand your ski level & preferences
- Custom 7–10 day ski itinerary — best resorts for your level
- ✈️ Flight search assistance — best routes & deals
- 🏔️ Hand-picked alpine accommodation — rifugi, boutique hotels, chalets
- 🎿 Ski pass guidance — Dolomiti Superski covers 12 resorts in one pass
- 👥 Local contacts — ski instructors, guides & mountain restaurants
- 🍝 Off-slope experiences — alpine food, local villages, après-ski
- WhatsApp support during your trip
- Professional PDF itinerary in 5 days
⛄ Ski Season: December — March · 🌿 Summer Hiking: June — September
1,200 km
of ski runs in the Dolomiti Superski area
12 Resorts
one ski pass — Cortina, Val Gardena, Alta Badia & more
UNESCO
World Heritage Site — the most dramatic mountains in Europe
Italian Alps
ski all day, eat like a king every night
All of Italy — I Know It All
From the Alps to Sicily — every region, every village, every hidden gem
Abruzzo
My birthplace — I know the people, the hidden villages, the real food
Marche
Where I grew up — Ancona, the hills, the Adriatic coast
Campania
Naples, Amalfi & the towns that built Italian-America
Puglia
Trulli, olive groves & the most authentic South
Calabria
Wild coastlines & the most rugged South
Basilicata
Matera & untouched ancient landscapes
Sicily
The island of proud Italian-Americans
Sardinia
Stunning coastlines & ancient Nuragic culture
Aeolian Islands
Volcanic paradise off Sicily's coast
Lazio
Rome & the timeless countryside
Toscana
Rolling hills, wine & Renaissance art
Emilia Romagna
Bologna, Parma, Modena — Italy's food capital
Umbria
The green heart of Italy — Assisi & Perugia
Molise
Italy's best kept secret — unspoiled & authentic
Piemonte
Barolo, truffles & Alpine villages
Liguria
Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera
Lombardia
Milan, Lake Como & the lakes
Veneto
Venice, Verona & Prosecco hills
Trentino
Dolomites & Alpine perfection
Friuli
Where Italy meets Central Europe
See Your Roots And the Best of Italy —
Optimized for Time & Budget
You don't have to choose between finding your family's village and seeing the most beautiful places in Italy. I build itineraries that combine both — minimizing travel time and maximizing every dollar you spend.
Southern Italy —
Roots, Coast & Ancient Cities
-
Day 1–2
Naples — arrival, historic center, best pizza in the world
🌿 Gateway to your ancestral region -
Day 3
Your Family Village — the church, the streets, the people who share your name
❤️ The emotional heart of the trip -
Day 4–5
Amalfi Coast — Positano, Ravello, fresh seafood
20 min from your village -
Day 6–7
Matera — ancient Sassi caves, one of the oldest cities on Earth
2 hrs south, unmissable -
Day 8–9
Puglia — Alberobello trulli, Ostuni, local masseria
Best food in Italy -
Day 10–12
Lecce & fly home — the Florence of the South, fly from Bari
Cheaper than flying from Naples
Central Italy —
Roots, Tuscany & the Adriatic
-
Day 1–2
Rome — arrival, Colosseum, Vatican, authentic Trastevere
🌿 Perfect entry point for central Italy -
Day 3–4
Your Family Village — Abruzzo mountains or Marche hills, meet local people I've connected you with
❤️ The emotional heart of the trip -
Day 5
Pescara or Ancona Coast — Adriatic beaches, fresh fish, real local life
30 min from most villages -
Day 6–7
Tuscany — Florence, Siena, Chianti countryside
2 hrs from Marche — worth every minute -
Day 8–9
Bologna & Emilia Romagna — best food region in Italy, local markets
Tagliatelle, mortadella, Parmigiano -
Day 10–11
Venice & fly home — one night is enough, fly from Marco Polo
Often cheaper than flying from Rome
Your Italian Story
Is Waiting
It starts with a free 15-minute conversation. Tell me your story — and I'll show you how to turn it into the trip of a lifetime.
Book Your Free Discovery CallI present you multiple options — flights, hotels, experiences — and you always choose
✦ Completely free · No commitment · 15 minutes · No pressure