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The Best Italy Trips Don't Follow Someone Else's Itinerary
From personalized Italy tours and heritage travel to unforgettable adventures with family and friends, we handle the planning, logistics, and details so you can focus on making memories.
Phil’s Journey
As a first-generation Italian American and dual citizen, I’ve spent more than 30 years building friendships across Italy. Inspired by my grandparents’ journey to America before World War II, I learned the language, explored my family’s roots, and eventually lived and worked in Italy for five years.
Today, I create personalized Italy tours for families, couples, and groups who want to experience Italy beyond the typical tourist path.
My favorite moments aren’t checking landmarks off a list—they’re sharing long lunches with friends, discovering hidden villages, and watching travelers connect with Italy in a meaningful way. That’s the experience I love creating.
“Come hungry. Bring comfortable shoes. I’ll take care of the rest.”
-Phil




30+ Years of Local Connections
From local families and winery owners to guides and historians, these relationships create experiences you simply can't Google.
The Phil~italy Difference
Anyone can book a trip. We create cultural Italy tours that connect travelers to the culture, people, and stories that make Italy unforgettable.
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100% Customized Experiences
Built around your interests, goals, and travel style.
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Private Experiences, Not Mass Tourism
Skip cookie-cutter itineraries and enjoy authentic experiences designed around you.
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Deep Local Expertise
Experience Italy through local connections.
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Stress-Free Planning
We provide seamless end-to-end planning, so you can focus on making memories.
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Personal Concierge Support
Travel with confidence knowing we're with you every step of the way.
Travel Beyond the Tourist Experience
We believe the best travel experiences tell a story. Sometimes that story begins with reconnecting to family roots through heritage travel. Other times, it’s about sharing meaningful moments with family and friends, immersing yourself in local traditions, or discovering a side of Italy that most travelers never see.
That’s why we create personalized Italy tours centered around authentic experiences, cultural immersion, and meaningful travel. By connecting travelers to Italy’s people, places, and traditions, we help create memories that last far beyond the journey itself.
Your Journey, Simplified
Let's Dream
A Little
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Every great Italy trip starts with a conversation. Tell me about your family, your interests, and what you’ve always wanted to experience. Then I’ll start connecting the dots.
Build
Your Journey
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No cookie-cutter itineraries here. We’ll create a personalized Italy experience that’s built around your travel style, pace, and the memories you want to make.
We'll Handle
The Details
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Hotels, drivers, local guides, restaurant reservations, tickets. We’ll take care of every detail so you don’t have to. All that’s left is packing your bags.
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Enjoy. We've
Got You
Once you’re there, we’re still by your side. Whether you need a recommendation, have a question, or simply want peace of mind, my team and I are only a message away with our Concierge Service.
The People Behind the Journey
Meet the passionate travelers, planners, and local experts who help bring each Phil~italy experience to life.
Phil Micali
Founder & CEO
Liliana Veneruso
Partner / Director of Operations
Bob Sorrentino
Marketing & Social Media
Carolina Bongiorno
Itinerary Coordinator
Charles Bongiorno
Client Experience
Teresa Labriola
Associate Partner
Davide Silvestrin
Local Partner Development
John Vallillo
Family Heritage Specialist
Let's Start Planning Your Italy Story
I’d love to help you experience the Italy I’ve come to know over the last 30 years.