Platinum Italy Trip Planning Service: “The VIP Experience”

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

Our platinum service level is for travelers who...

…want to make the most of every day

…want to make the most of every day

Nobody wants to spend their vacation in go-go-go mode, however we know you want to see Italy! We’ll plan full days for you, or half days with half day recommendations. Whatever your pace, we’ve got you.

…like VIP tours and treatment

…like VIP tours and treatment

These tours require special access, in addition to advance planning, and flexibility on dates. Leave it to us! Maybe your definition of VIP just means getting to know the locals. We’re good at that, too.

…want more flexibility

…want more flexibility

Maybe you’re traveling with another couple and want to do different activities on a couple of afternoons. Our Platinum service includes up to one alternate activity per day, as well as rainy day recommendations.

…haven’t traveled a lot

…haven’t traveled a lot

If being an independent traveler in Italy makes you a bit nervous, we’ll give you extra attention to detail so that you don’t have to worry. You’ll have access to us 24/7 while on the ground. We know you may need more time before departure to go over your questions (throw ’em at us, we can answer them all).

…want to go beyond the obvious

…want to go beyond the obvious

Maybe you truly want to skip the busiest areas of Italy and get off the beaten track. We can do that. Maybe you don’t want to miss Italy’s most famous sights, and just want to see them with a more beyond the obvious approach. We can do that, too.

…want 24/7 on-trip Concierge support

…want 24/7 on-trip Concierge support

Call us, text us, email us, or What’s App us and we can help with whatever you need. We suggest you read testimonials from Platinum travelers who were happy to have on-trip support.

Comparison Table of Italy Trip
Planning Services and Fees

GoldPlatinumDiamond
ServicesGoldPlatinumDiamond
Number of TravelersiGroups of more that 6 travelers fall into Diamond travel planning
CloseUp To 6Up To 6Up To 25
Consultation of overall flow and paceiTailored recommendations for you and your travel partners based on your interests.
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Consultation on where to go, high leveliBased on your interests, we'll help you determine where in Italy you'll enjoy visiting
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Consultation on how long in each placeiBased on your interests, we'll help you determine how long you need in each place
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Hotel RecommendationsiHotel, B&B, farmhouse, apartment or villa recommendations that work within your budget and are available for your specific dates. We don't work with a limited portfolio of accommodation, rather we find the best fit for you.
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Hotel BookingsiWe'll book your hotel, farmhouse, B&B, apartment, villa, or other accommodation.
Close ✓✓
Activities RecommendationsiSpecific recommendations for guides, tours, classes, and other activities based on your interests.
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Activity BookingsiWe'll book and confirm tour guides, classes, museum tickets and anything else that should be booked ahead of time.. *Gold planning does not include activities on hotel transfer days.
Close✓✓✓
Advice for Internal TransfersiDetailed information about the best way, and all the options, for getting from A to B within Italy.
Close✓✓✓
Internal Transfer Bookings (land)iWe'll reserve your rental car, book your airport transfer, buy your train tickets ahead of time, make sure you have up to date boat schedules, and give you tips on how to get a taxi.
Close✓✓✓
Flights within ItalyiWe'll book flights within Italy if needed
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Restaurant RecommendationsiRecommendations for Trattorias, Osterias, restaurants, cafes, gelaterias that fit your style and budget and work logistically for your itinerary. We also provide recommendations for travelers who are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free.
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Restaurant BookingsiWe'll make restaurant reservations for you so that you only need to show up, sit down, and enjoy your meal.
Close✓✓✓
Written itinerary (in our AMAZING app)iOur travelers LOVE our app! The pdf is just a backup. You'll have all the most up to date information at your fingertips via the app.
Close✓✓✓
Driving and Parking LogisticsiIf you're renting a car, we'll map out your routes and include specific parking instructions
Close✓✓✓
VIP ToursiThese tours are time-consuming to book therefore are not offered in the Gold package
Close ✓✓
MapsiAs needed.
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Historical InformationiAs needed.
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Multiple daily itinerariesiWe'll put together a rainy day itinerary if you'd like, or a separate itinerary for others in your party. Maximum one alternate itinerary per day. Platinum and Diamond service only.
Close ✓✓
Unlimited Travel AdviceiAdvice on logistics and getting from A to B; guide books, phrase books, travel insurance, cell phones and technology, packing tips, driving in Italy, and anything else you can think of.
Close✓✓✓
Transparent PricingiOur fees are separate and all other trip costs are transparent. No hidden fees. No markups. No middlemen.
Close✓✓✓
24/7 Concierge SupportiOur team is based in San Francisco, Milan, Rome, Venice, and Florence, so we can support our travelers 24/7 while on the road.
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Fees (1-6 travelers)iminimum 7 days of planning
Close$250/day$375/dayContact Us
Last Minute PlanningiLess than 90 days to plan your trip is Last Minute Planning, if we have the capacity to help
Close+$125/day+$125/dayN/A
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