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Authentic Italy​

​My grandmother taught me from a young age that my Italian heritage was an important part of our past, and I love to create fabulous itineraries for my clients throughout the beautiful country of Italy. Whether you want to travel to see the highlights of Rome and Florence or go off the beaten path to Bari or Catania to partake in a Saint's festival or visit your relatives, Italy has more history, culture, and scenic beauty for everyone to enjoy.
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Whether you want to visit the canals of Venice, to the rocky coastline of Cinque Terre to historic Rome or the off the beaten path region of Sardina or Calabria, Italy offers an authentic experience for many types of travelers. ​
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Those who want to discover the splendors of the Tuscan countryside will be delighted by the fantastic cultural and natural treasures of the area. Whether you explore by car or on foot, Tuscany offers many opportunities if you are looking to dive into a centuries-old culture immersed in beauty. 
Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Exploring the streets of Florence with the many leather shops, pizzerias, and Florentine trattorias, you are apt to find a hidden gem.  

In Rome, to experience this great city on vacation is to go exploring in the local neighborhoods. I found a few in Rome that you can feel like a local. Trastevere is across the Tiber River via the Ponte Sisto footbridge, and Monti is one of Rome's oldest and most colorful neighborhoods, while Testaccio is a working-class neighborhood known for restaurants and nightlife.  
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Italy has so much to offer many types of travelers, and each client's customized created itinerary is tailored to their travel style and needs. As a travel advisor that has successfully passed an in-depth Italy Destination Specialist course, it is a country that I love exploring and learning more about each time I visit and help plan client's vacations to. When you are ready to embark on your Italian journey, I look forward to creating a one of a kind itinerary tailored just to you.  

Vatican Staircase
The Vatican Staircase
The Colloseum
The Colosseum
San Gimignano
San Gimignano
Photos on this page courtesy of Darby's Destinations & Fred Laberge Photography
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  • About Darby
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  • Travel Planning
    • Darby's Destinations Travel Talks
    • The World's Top Wine Destinations
  • Contact Us
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    • Terms and Conditions
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