Picture yourself on your custom designed private adventure in Italy!
Escape the Crowds
You leisurely explore the spectacularly beautiful countryside, with only a few locals to greet along the way. Or challenge yourself on mountainous routes selected just for you. Afternoon and evening activities are tailored for your interests, and you enjoy world-class food and wine each day, discovering the regional specialties and the stories behind them that make Italian cuisine so unique. You feel as though you're visiting friends in Italy, not on a tour with a fixed itinerary. Sound perfect? Let us plan your ideal adventure in Italy.
Small Group Private Tour Specialist
Kathy and Vernon have over 10 years experience designing small group custom private tours in Italy. Our typical groups are 4 to 8 guests, which allows us access to unique venues that tours designed for larger groups pass by - small, boutique hotels; intimate private tours at family producers; visits to authentic small towns that have not yet been affected by mass tourism. Our small groups allow us to adapt our flow throughout our week, creating a perfect combination of careful planning and spontaneous finds.
Design Your Perfect Tour with Your Guide
From your first contact, you will work directly with your guides and tour creators, Kathy and Vernon. In the weeks before your adventure, we 'll work together to learn your abilities, your interests, your preferences on accommodations and travel style, and create a tour tailor made for you. As you prepare, we'll provide a constant flow of information to help you get the most out of your tour. When you arrive in Italy, Kathy and Vernon are there to greet you, to ensure your trip unfolds as planned. We don't outsource your trip to hired guides - your trip deserves our personal attention.
Does your group have a range of abilities? Not a problem, most of our groups do! We provide many options each day to keep everyone happy. Click here to learn more about what types of routes we travel.
Are you organizing a tour for a group of 4 or more? We offer discounts for organizers, and develop private tours for small groups without breaking the bank.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., owner and your guide in Italy, to learn the exciting possibilities for your customized Italian adventure!
"We can hardly find the words to explain what a fantastic trip this tour has been. We were looking for a memorable way to spend our anniversary and indeed we found it. The biking, cooking, eating and touring were all incredible." -BH, guest of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine
Vernon with guest
- Your guides: Vernon McClure and Kathy Bechtel, owners of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine, will be your expert guides. We work with you to plan your trip, and we will be with you from start to finish, personally overseeing all aspects of your tour. We don't outsource our trips to hired guides, we believe your trip of a lifetime deserves our very best service and personal attention.
- Your activities: Walking, hiking, and cycling with options ranging from easy tourist routes to the most challenging climbs in the Dolomites. Vernon's intimate knowledge of the region enables us to customize routes for each group.
- Your pace: We can support different route options within your group so each guest has the walk or ride that's perfect for them. We can also arrange alternate activities and excursions.
- Your money: Private trips don't need to be more expensive than group trips. We can work with you to create a trip that fits your budget.
- Your experience: We can modify to adapt to the weather, your desires, or to be spontaneous should we want to take advantage of an opportunity we discover along the way!
How do you start designing your custom tour? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call (+1-978-270-5774), or fill out our Design Your Own Tour form to begin the trip of a lifetime!
