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We offer three levels of Italy trip planning services;
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Our Gold Italy travel planning service is for the traveler who wants to take it slow and enjoy La Dolce Vita.

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Our Platinum Italy travel planning service is for the traveler looking for VIP level tours and treatment.

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Our Diamond Italy travel planning service is for groups of 6 or more looking for either level of service.

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"We had a wonderful trip! We did so many amazing things and experienced many wonderful places yet never felt like..."

"We thank you so much for all you gave us, guided us to, arranged for, and detailed for us. Not..."

"We are in love with Venice and the Dolomites. The ski adventure was amazing and beyond anything we could have..."

"Absolutely everything that you planned went off without a hitch. Every tour, every restaurant, every train and activity came through..."

"Thank you again from all three of us for your help in planning such a delightful trip. I know that..."

"Madeline carefully planned a fabulous, personalized 19 day itinerary (Lake Garda, Dolomites, N/S Tuscany, Rome) that enabled us to be..."

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Italy Travel Expert Madeline Jhawar

Italy Travel Expert Madeline Jhawar

As soon as you work as a tour leader in Italy, everyone wants advice. So I’d been planning trips to Italy for friends and family since about the mid-1990′s, and until August of 2008 I wasn’t charging for them. But when I started spending time getting to know my travelers in order to make good recommendations, I realized that it was much more time-consuming compared to doing it for friends I already knew well.

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Eat Like an Italian: A Daily Schedule

Eat Like an Italian: A Daily Schedule

May 25, 2024

When we create personalized Italy itineraries for our travelers at Italy Beyond the Obvious, food usually plays a key role. We offer recommendations on where to eat, of course, but also what to eat, when to eat, and what to…

Five Reasons to Visit Trieste

Five Reasons to Visit Trieste

April 30, 2024

Gorgeous seaside scenery, castles, caves, and of course the city itself: Trieste, nestled in Italy’s northeast corner, might be a little out of your way, but here are a few reasons it’s worth a visit.  This diverse city that sits…

The best way to visit Pompeii: 5 tips

The best way to visit Pompeii: 5 tips

April 15, 2024

The excavated archaeological site of Pompeii is unlike anything you’ll ever see. Even if you’ve visited in the past, continuing excavations have unearthed new wonders worth a second stop—and if it’s your first visit to southern Italy, a stop here…

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