CIAO !"life is short, eat the pasta, drink the wine, take the trip"
ITALY CUSTOM CRAFTEDPrivate and custom made Journeys that will allow you to immerse yourself into Italian culture and traditions.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTUREDiscover ancient hill towns and lost cities. It all comes alive in Italy
BICYLING DISCOVERIESWith pre-arranged groups or our customized rides.
Lisa Berlin
This famous garden with original Roman artifacts and architecture is one of many places to discover Italy with nearly no other crowds.
ITALY SMALL GROUPSPerfect for getting out in the countryside!
CUISINE & WINECooking classes, Alfresco Vineyard lunches, Limoncello making and truffle scouting are a few culinary discoveries.
GROUP & PRIVATE YACHTSailing the Mediterranean allows you to play and see Italy from the coast.
Synthesis of Inspiration
Live La Dolce Vita Your way and Experience Italy from a New perspective!
Italy Custom Crafted
Experience Italy from a New Perspective with Experiences created just for you. Flights, rail tickets and Private transfers. Expertly chosen hotels for your comfort and enjoyment
Local Experiences
Let us unfold the Italy you will fall in Love with. Special encounters that will immerse you in local Italian culture with the food, architecture and style -the Italian way.
History & Architecture Comes to Life
What is your travel style? From Private Independent, Small group Guided, Luxury travel to Italy
Italy Bicycling vacations
Cycle along peaceful vineyards, ancient hill towns and breathtaking coastlines! Fully supported private and shared small group adventures.
Insider Access
Italy Beyond the tourist crowds. Arrive first into view the Sistine chapel in the morning. Experience silence inside of St. Marks in Venice, Climb the Duomo in Sienna. Cook pasta in a local's home.
Cooking & Culinary Encounters
Cooking and culinary encounters await you in Italy. Farm to table is the Italy Slow food way. Taste and indulge in culinary delights.
Tuscany!
With our Exclusive access to famous sites throughout Italy you will encounter meaningful and authentic moments. Great Escapes offers private and small group visits with expert local guides to the most sought after Vineyards, Basicalla’s, Archeology sites and museums in Italy
Our access opens doors
What lines? When Lisa at Great Escapes plans your Italy vacation, the only lines you will see are when you are whisked right on by the lines and crowds to discover quiet and exclusive access.
Lake Como
Revel in the beauty of Sailing on Lake Como. Be enchanted by the Villa’s that dot the edge of the lake and the gardens clinging to the waters edge.
Sail and hike along the Cinque Terre and along the Amalfi Coast.
There are still paths less traveled in Italy! And they are amazing to discover. Whether it is your first or 12th time to Italy, contact Lisa at Great Escapes to plan your personalized Italy discovery.
Our established relations and years of business with Local guides who are passionate about sharing their culture, knowledge and stories with you.
History comes Alive in Italy
Walk in the path of Gladiators at the Colosseum. Our guides will unlock the gates exclusive for you to encounter. While you are there, they will explain the history, and provide valuable insight to this remarkable building. Exclusive access to famous sites throughout Italy. Great Escapes offers private and small group visits with expert local guides to the most sought after Vineyards, Basicalla’s, Archeology sites and museums in Italy
Positano
Hop over to Capri for a culinary delight with a view to match! Is a yacht charter on your list? Ask Great Escapes about making this a dream come to life for you. This is the perfect Mediterranean place to see Italy from the water. Live “La Dolce Vita” on the beautiful Amalfi coast
Southern Italy
From driving the Amalfi coast, Tasting pizza in Naples and a glimpse into the past at the uncovered Lost city of Pompeii, explore Capri and Sicily. What is your Italian dream vacation? Let’s plan yours today!