Lake Braies hiking path with hotel Pragser Wildsee in the background

Plan an Italy trip that works in real life

I build thoughtful, bookable Italy itineraries for North American travelers who want more than a checklist of famous places, but do not want to spend weeks piecing the trip together themselves.

Based in Italy. Born in Naples. Living in Verona. Built around your actual trip.

The problem

Italy is easy to love and surprisingly easy to plan badly.

A route can look perfect on a map and still leave you losing half a day every time you change cities. A hotel can have beautiful photographs and be in the wrong part of town. A “quick stop” can quietly turn into luggage, check in, transport, and another evening spent finding dinner.

The best trip is not the one with the most destinations. It is the one whose pieces fit together.

Click&Go

A finished Italy itinerary, built around you.

Click&Go is a custom travel plan for people who want to book their own trip without planning every detail from scratch.

You tell me your dates, budget, interests, travel pace, and non negotiables. I build the route, choose the bases, organize the days, add the booking links, and show you what needs to happen first.

You receive the first draft, review it, and get one revision included.

  • Complete route and number of nights
  • Day by day plan
  • Transport decisions and connections
  • Booking links and booking order
  • Accommodation areas and selected recommendations
  • Food and local experience suggestions where relevant
  • Approximate costs
  • One revision within the original trip scope


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Hi, I’m Lucy

Your Guide to Authentic Italy

I’m a native Italian speaker, trained Italian teacher, and Italy travel advisor, helping English speakers feel confident using Italian where it matters most: on the road, at the table, and in everyday moments that make travel meaningful.

I blend native intuition with clear English explanations, shaped by years of helping travelers experience Italy beyond the highlights, ordering lunch without panic, asking for directions in a small town, catching the unwritten rules that make interactions smoother and warmer.

9+

Years Experience

500+

Happy Travelers

1000+

Students Taught

What I offer

Two Ways to Experience Italy

Whether you’re planning your dream trip or learning the language, I’m here to guide you

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Your Italy Travel Designer

Let me design a personalized journey that takes you beyond tourist traps to the heart of authentic Italy.

  • Ready-to-book itineraries designed by a local who lives here
  • Hidden gems & authentic spots – no generic recommendations
  • Book your entire trip in one afternoon with direct links to everything
  • Personalized for your pace – slow travel or adventure-packed, you choose
  • Insider tips included – parking, timing, what to order, secret viewpoints
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Your Italian Language Teacher

Learn real Italian for real travel situations. Build confidence for meaningful interactions on your Italian journey.

  • Real Italian for real travel situations
  • Conversation-focused learning
  • Cultural insights included
  • Pressure-free, supportive environment
  • Practice ordering, directions & more

Let’s Explore Italy’s Hidden Treasures Together

Let’s get in touch! Talk with me on Telegram!