Boutique Travel Perfected: Custom Private Tours, Small Group Vacations, and Shore Excursions Across Italy

Boutique Travel Perfected

Experience the True Essence of Italy with Custom Private Tours, Small Group Journeys, and Bespoke Travel Packages Designed Just for You.

  • ✓ Tailor-made itineraries for private and small group tours
  • ✓ Exclusive access to hidden gems and authentic experiences
  • ✓ Personalized service—the Your Own Italy Advantage

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Your Dream, Your Italy

Create Unforgettable Vacations with Custom Itineraries Designed Just for You.

Whatever your heart desires, immerse yourself in Italy’s rich tapestry of history, art, and culture—or simply embrace the joy of indulgence and discovery. From exploring world-renowned museums and majestic churches to savoring Italy’s vibrant traditions and hidden gems, Your Own Italy crafts every journey to reflect your unique vision of the perfect adventure.

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Discover Italy Together in Boutique Style

Experience the Intimacy of Small Groups and the Luxury of Personalized Travel.

Our boutique small group tours are designed for travelers who value connection, exclusivity, and authentic experiences. With group sizes limited to 6-12 guests, you’ll enjoy personalized attention, expert-guided tours, and access to hidden gems that larger groups simply can’t reach. From scenic vineyards to ancient ruins, immerse yourself in Italy’s most breathtaking destinations in the company of like-minded explorers.

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Extend Your Cruise Vacation with Boutique Shore Excursions

Seamless, Curated Experiences Before You Board and After You Dock.

Enhance your cruise vacation with our bespoke pre- and post-cruise packages. Spend three unforgettable days in your departure city, enjoying exclusive guided tours and fine dining. At every Italian port of call, indulge in private shore excursions that highlight the history, culture, and culinary delights of each region. Conclude your journey with three days of curated activities in your final port city, blending relaxation and adventure with the personalized touch of Your Own Italy.

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Boutique Travel Perfected, Just for You

Discover the True Essence of Italy with Tailor-Made Vacations, Private Tours, and Exclusive Small Group Journeys.

At Your Own Italy, we believe travel is personal. Our passion is crafting bespoke travel experiences that immerse you in Italy’s rich culture, history, and breathtaking beauty. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate private tour, a custom-designed itinerary, or the camaraderie of an exclusive small group journey, our expertise ensures every trip is seamless and unforgettable.

The Your Own Italy Advantage ensures personalized attention at every step, exclusive access to hidden gems and iconic landmarks, and curated itineraries that balance exploration and relaxation. With expert guides and handpicked accommodations, we deliver boutique travel experiences tailored to your style.

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The three Faraglioni rocks of Capri jutting out from the sea

Amalfi Coast Adventure

Experience authentic Italy, unchanged, unaltered

Rome - Sorrento Discover the gems of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Set sail on a romantic tour of Capri on your private boat with a bottle of prosecco. Scout the ancient city of Pompeii and view the entire region from the pinnacle of Mt. Vesuvius. Wind through the heights and depths of the Amalfi Coast. This is your Amalfi Coast adventure of a lifetime.

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View of statue of Caesar Augustus with Roman Forum in the background

Design Your Own Italy Vacation

Make Italy Your Own

This is private travel, perfected. Your Own Italy is proud to offer unique, tailored vacations throughout Italy for couples, families, and friends. We seek to create unforgettable vacations customized to make your trip unique. Our clients are travelers who want to be guided during their time in Italy but do not want to be part of a group. Our experience of over 30...

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View of the rooftops of Florence with its distinctive Cathedral dome

The Three Cities of Art

Rome, Florence and Venice

Rome - Florence - Venice If everyone weren't speaking Italian, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in three different countries when you visit Rome, Florence, and Venice. Rome is wide, broad, and majestic. Its baroque piazzas are the size of small ball fields and even in its historic center, which in some places dates back to the Middle Ages, the buildings are...

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Ariel view of city of Syracuse Sicily

Sicily and the Amalfi Coast

Sorrento, Syracuse and Taormina

Sorrento - Syracuse - Taormina This 10-night trip takes you to where the sun always shines! With three nights in Sorrento, three in Syracuse, and three in Taormina, you will visit Pompeii, lunch on Mt. Vesuvius, travel along the Amalfi Coast, cruise to Capri, and take a cable car up Mt. Etna. As a grand finale, you will experience Taormina, Sicily's most gracious...

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Overlooking Pepoli Castle near Trapani Italy

The Soul of Sicily

Experience the Pageantry

Palermo - Trapani - Agrigento - Syracuse - Taormina This tour of Sicily last almost two weeks and hits all the high spots. From Palermo, Sicily's largest city, to the fishing village of Cefalu’ … from the archeological treasures of Segesta to the beautiful city of Trapani … from salt pans to olive oil … and that’s just the first few days! There's also the Valley of...

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Distant view of Florence Italy through the trees

Italy's Heart and Soul

Rome and Florence

Rome - Florence Here is the perfect tale of two cities: Italy's "art" and "soul." Rome, once the capital of the western world, remains the secular capital of Italy and the seat of the Catholic Church, and as such should be on the bucket list of anyone who wants to understand western civilization. When Florence began flexing her muscles in the fifteen century, she...

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Evening view of Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio Tower in Florence

The Eternal, the Spirit and the Art of Italy

Rome, Sorrento and Florence

Rome - Sorrento - Florence With English-speaking guides throughout your trip, you’ll start right in the middle, in Rome, where you’ll explore history, art, religion, and more, with private visits to The Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s Basilica. Then you'll head south into "il Mezzogiorno," where you’ll visit Pompeii, lunch on Mt. Vesuvius, settle into Sorrento,...

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View of black sand beach with Positano rising in the background

The History, the Shore and the Romance of Italy

Rome, Sorrento and Venice

Rome - Sorrento - Venice If you are looking for maximum diversity in your Italian vacation, this 11-day trip is the one you want. With the history, religion, art and architecture of Rome, the blue waters of the Amalfi Coast and Capri, and the romance and shopping opportunities of Venice and its nearby islands, you will experience the best Italy has to offer, all...

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Overview of the bright blue sea from the Amalfi Coast

The Glory of Rome, the Gems of Amalfi

Rome and Sorrento

Rome - Sorrento If you don't believe Italy runs the gamut of human endeavor, try this week-long adventure! It begins with the glory, pomp, and majesty of Rome, ancient, baroque, and modern; takes you through incredible Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius; and concludes on the Amalfi Coast with the tiny urban gems of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello and a romantic boat tour of...

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Summer view of Lake Como with mountains in the background

The Lakes and Villages of Northern Italy

Milan, Lake Como, Verona and Venice

Milan - Lake Como - Verona - Venice A trip to Northern Italy is a trip to one of Italy’s most beautiful and romantic regions. Milan, Italy's second-largest city, is a world capital of art and design. Whether experimenting with better ways to lay paint on walls, as with The Last Supper (an experiment that, admittedly, was not entirely successful) or developing...

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Rooftop view of Florence, with Cathedral dome in the background

The Complete Italian Experience

The Grand Tour of Italy

Venice - Milan - Monterosso - Florence - San Gimignano - Sorrento - Rome This is it: your Grand Tour of Italy. Seventeen days/sixteen nights touring the major regions of our amazing country! Beginning in the northeast, you’ll take in exotic, romantic Venice, then head west to chic and sophisticated Milan, world capital of fashion and design and home of Leonardo da...

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Looking up at the Sistine Chapel in Rome

Italy's Heart and Soul

Embark on the ultimate journey through two of Italy’s most iconic cities, each representing the nation’s “art” and “soul.” Rome, the ancient capital of the Western world, remains a breathtaking showcase of history, culture, and power. As the secular heart of Italy and the spiritual center of the Catholic Church, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the roots of Western civilization. Florence, on the other hand, stands as the cradle of the Renaissance, where the fifteenth century sparked...

Bird's eye view of St. Peter's Square in Rome

Roman Rhapsody

Experience the glory of ancient Rome, the splendor of the Baroque, and everything in between on this unforgettable journey through the Eternal City! Begin with an in-depth tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, marveling at some of the world’s greatest artistic treasures. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where history comes alive, and then venture into the charming hill towns of the Roman countryside for a taste..

Closeup view of fountain at Piazza Navona in Rome

The Three Cities of Art

If this is your first trip to Italy, Venice, Florence, and Rome are the perfect trio to explore. Venice feels like another world entirely, rising like Atlantis from the sea. Its unique character is shaped by its eastern influences, with its gaze turned toward Asia and the Middle East. Florence offers a striking contrast with its Renaissance elegance, a city built with a lighter touch and a sense of delicacy and refinement. Its piazzas are human-sized, exuding charm and good taste that differ greatly from the...

Night view of narrow Roman street

The Glory of Rome, the Gems of Amalfi

If you need proof that Italy truly runs the gamut of human achievement, this unforgettable week-long adventure will convince you! Your journey begins in Rome, where the glory of the ancient empire blends seamlessly with the splendor of baroque art and the vibrancy of modern life. From there, you’ll explore the extraordinary ruins of Pompeii and the looming presence of Mt. Vesuvius, immersing yourself in history frozen in time. The adventure continues on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast...

Partial view of arched facade of Colosseum at dusk

The City of Romance and The Eternal City

This vacation is your chance to connect with two of the world’s most memorable cities. Begin your journey in Venice, a city unlike any other, where you’ll explore its winding canals, historic architecture, and romantic charm. From private gondola rides to stunning views of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, you’ll experience the magic of Venice both by land and by water. Then, continue to Rome, the Eternal City...

Partial view of arched facade of Colosseum at dusk

The Shore, the History and the Romance of Italy

If you’re seeking maximum diversity in your Italian vacation, this 10-day journey is the perfect choice. Begin in the enchanting city of Venice, where romance fills the air and every canal and piazza tell a story. Explore the breathtaking beauty of St. Mark’s Square, glide through the iconic canals on a gondola ride, and shop for unique treasures on nearby islands like Murano and Burano. Next, head to the stunning Amalfi Coast and Capri...

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Port of Portovenere alongside the blue waters of the Liigurian coast

The Lakes and Villages of Northern Italy

Milan, Lake Como, Verona and Venice

Milan - Lake Como - Verona - Venice A trip to Northern Italy is a trip to one of Italy’s most beautiful and romantic regions. Milan, Italy's second-largest city, is a world capital of art and design...

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Carmen Carbonell

Carmen Carbonell is founder and President of Your Own Italy. Carmen was born in the United States. Following college, she married an Italian and moved to Rome, where she raised 4 sons. She also developed a passionate love for Italy – its art, its architecture, its cities, its countryside, its culture and cuisines, and its people. Now, after nearly 30 years living in Italy, Carmen wants to share her love for Italy with American travelers who...

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October 29, 2022

Fit for Emperors & Popes

Rome's Castelli towns make for relaxing getaways from the city First Roman emperors, then pontiffs. Throughout the ages, when the powerful and the privileged wanted to escape the summer heat of Rome, they headed for their villas in the hills -- the Alban Hills, that is, southeast of Rome...

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What Our Clients Say

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We would like to sincerely thank Carmen and her team for the wonderful two week itinerary planned for us in Italy as well as your dedication and constant communication in keeping us always informed with our tour guides and drivers. Being that this was our first time traveling to Italy, Your Own Italy made our hotel (beautiful hotels) , transportation, and tour reservations for us which made our trip stress free where we could relax and enjoy our time. All the private drivers and AP Tour Guides were wonderful, gracious, very knowledgeable and informative. We really enjoyed them and learned a lot from them. The winery and food tours were unbelievable. We received special treatment at one of your recommended restaurants in Venice, Ristorante Antico Pignolo. Not only was the food great, but the hospitality was also over the top. The manager Juri took us on a tour of the restaurant and gave us his phone number and asked if we needed anything during our stay in Venice to contact him. The other shout out goes to the The Garden Restaurant in Ravello, what an amazing view for lunch and the food was tremendous. Finally, the restaurant in Siena, Casa Tua was beautiful and staff very gracious and gave us a tour of the wine cellar. A special thanks goes out to Alberto, Angelo and Simon who we had the privilege as our personal drivers’ multiple times. Angelo took us on our day tour of the Amalfi coast, Simon drove us to a winery and San Gimignano and Alberto drove us to my wife’s mom’s hometown of San Sossio Baronia where she was able to meet several of her cousins for the very first time. They were so happy to see her. What a magical moment. Alberto was translating for us and did a wonderful job! Again, thank you so much for everything. We already have referred several of our friends to Your Own Italy and expresses the great job you do in putting together an awesome itinerary.
Michael M

April 2024

We had an absolutely Fantastic trip!! From our very courteous, punctual drivers, our kind, knowledgeable, attentive tour guides, the amazingly fresh and delicious food at the pre-arranged restaurants – let’s not forget the wonderful wine! -, the beautiful, comfortable accommodations, a perfect itinerary, to the patient, responsive staff! The professionalism and willingness to accommodate our needs was outstanding! We learned SO much and were truly spoiled. We felt very safe everywhere we went, which made for relaxing excursions enabling us to soak in the beauty and focus our attention on our guide’s wealth of information. Our only slight hiccup was not realizing that there are two train stops in Rome, so we exited at the wrong stop. An unfortunate mistake, but Marco, our driver, was graciously understanding. Please pass our sincere gratitude along to each member of your staff who assisted us on our own Italian holiday. We made wonderful memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience and are genuinely grateful.
Jill B

March 2024

Firstly, the team with Your Own Italy was outstanding and did such an incredible job of managing our itinerary. They were on top of everything and we loved having them as a resource for us throughout the trip. We visited 8 cities in all!

The tour guides they provided were exceptional and so knowledgeable. The restaurant selections were excellent and activities amazingly unique providing us with memories of a life time.

We are so happy and grateful for the expert advise and carefully selected experiences. The trip exceeded our wildest expectations.

Our wish is that we have this company in every country in Europe so we can have that level of service for future trips. We plan to return to Italy again and will definitely use them again. We highly recommend them!!! Our favorite places were Sorrento, Florence, Tuscany county side and Lake Como.

Melinda H

October 2023

Thank you Carmen! We are definitely sad to be back in the states after an incredible few weeks in Italy! We cannot thank you and your team enough for curating an insanely memorable experience and certainly a trip of a lifetime. From start to finish our experience was seamless and nothing but enjoyable. Each and every guide and driver enhanced our experience and made this a trip we will never forget. Aside from having to cancel our boat tour of Capri due to weather, our agenda was perfect throughout. Our experience far exceeded our expectations, Thank you!

While there were plenty of highlights, I do have to mention Vittoria who was so great to work with every day. She was proactive and responsive and made our experience stress free. Beginning with our Captain in Como, Carlo and our driver down the Amalfi Coast, Alberto Cocacola:), Gabby in Capri, Stefania, Yevgen and Marco (such a cool tour) in Rome, Antonella in Venice and Mirella in Milan, the entire team provided us with a once in a lifetime experience. If there is anywhere else you would us to leave a review, please let me know as we would be more than happy to do so.

Lastly, the one portion of our trip we booked directly was a private wine experience throughout Tuscany with Tom De Vries of Sommelier’s Choice. If you are ever looking for a partner in that region or specific to vineyard tours/experiences, I would highly recommend Tom. This too was another incredible highlight as we stayed in the gorgeous town of Cortona and visited 8 vineyards over 2.5 spectacular days in Tuscany. I would be happy to connect you via email if you have an interest.

Thank you again! We will definitely be in touch when we plan our return trip to Italy

Daniel P

October 2023

We had the dream trip of a lifetime thanks to Yourownitaly.com. Carmen planned and Melissa executed a flawless vacation for 6. We were met promptly each morning, had great specialized guides at each location (Pompeii, Mt. Etna, Capri specifically). The accommodations were perfectly located and the trip while very active was not exhausting. We loved our cooking class with Gilda. Again thanks to Carmen, Melissa and the Yourownitaly team for an unforgettable vacation!!

Curiosity07318132669

October 2023

Sep 2023 • Family

We had such a great and memorable experience.

All the guides were great! Friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We are so glad we decided to use your company. It was the best decision we could have made!

Having each day scheduled, with all the arrangements made, was absolutely the best way to go. All the areas we visited (Rome, Amalfi Coast & Venice) were incredible and seeing each for 3-4 days was ideal for us.

Thank you for everything! And thank Marco, Yvgeny, Antonella, Monica and all the drivers.

Kevin C

October 2023

We just returned from a 17 day trip to Italy. Carmen was so great to work with. She listened to what we wanted, but added in amazing things we would not have thought of. Our Itinerary was perfect, then the daily support from her staff during the trip was amazing. We went to Rome, the Almafi Coast, Tuscany Cinque Terra, Florence and Lake Como. 2-3 days in each place and got to see and did so much. It sounds like a lot of moving, but Carmen set up private transfers which made traveling effortless! Hope to work with Carmen in the future to see some places we missed and spend more time in some of the places we loved!
kmccourt4

October 2023

Oct 2023 • Couples
Carmen from Your Own Italy was wonderful. She helped plan our trip to the Amalfi Coast. We stayed at the beautiful Hotel Belair which is a 5 star hotel on the cliffs of Sorrento. Flights were arranged by Travel Leaders Corporate.
The entire trip was sensational. Highly recommend this agency.
GrandTour777214

October 2023

Sep 2023 • Family
I really can’t put into words just how very magical our trip was! My husband and I were both so impressed with every detail, from the lovely hotels with fantastic locations, to the amazing local tour guides, to our fun and scrumptious cooking class in Florence, to the friendly and punctual drivers, to the high speed trains, the list goes on and on and on! This was our first experience in Italy, and it will definitely not be our last, and we would love to work with Your Own Italy again in a heartbeat! Melissa and Isabel were so responsive and friendly, and all of the restaurant recommendations were fantastic! Renato E Luisa in Rome was one of our favorites in particular! Our local tour guides Antonella, Lisa, Amal, and Luisa were so fun and knowledgeable, and our final night with Marco, one of 100 master sommeliers in Italy, was the absolute perfect way to end our trip! What a phenomenal guy! Your Own Italy was nothing short of spectacular to work with throughout this entire process, and many friends and colleagues have asked me for our itinerary and for their contact information after seeing our pictures and hearing about our experience.
Amy

October 2023

Trip of a lifetime!
Sep 2023 • Couples

We are so pleased with our experience with Your Own Italy. A big thank you to Carmen and her team for designing a wonderful trip to Italy for us. We had the opportunity to visit Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, Amalfi coast, Florence, Tuscany and Venice and loved every minute of it!

All of our accommodations were fantastic – rooms with views, breakfast buffet, friendly staff, quiet, convenient locations.

We’d like to thank each of our tour guides, Marco Lori, Maria Rosaria, Andrew (Pompeii), Gabby and Roberto (Capri), Amal and Lisa (Florence), Elio (Siena) and Antonella, for great experiences. Our guides were knowledgeable as well as friendly. We learned so much! We have some great photos and memories of each city we visited.

All of our drivers were prompt and professional. We’d especially like to thank our Amalfi coast driver Angelo and our Florence-to-Tuscany driver Timothi, who made sure that we enjoyed our drives with special views, stops and wonderful conversation.

All details, including restaurant reservations, were handled by Your Own Italy and everything went smoothly. Each evening Vittoria would update us with details for the following day. So nice to know she was available to help us and this made it so easy for us to relax and enjoy our day.

Some trip highlights – food & wine walking tour in Trastevere, wine tasting at Bosco de Medici Winery (the wine was great, the food was sooo good), Amalfi coast tour with lunch in Ravello, Capri boat tour (a lot of fun), food & wine at Villa Machiavelli, a stay at the beautiful agriturismo Mormoraia, gorgeous views from Siena, gondola and water taxi rides in Venice, and guided visits to Murano and Burano. And we had the most delicious food every day!

In summary, we were thrilled with our trip to Italy! So many memories. We definitely recommend Your Own Italy to any of our friends/family planning to travel to Italy.

Dfro

October 2023

Sep 2023 • Family

We had such a great and memorable experience.

All the guides were great! Friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We are so glad we decided to use your company. It was the best decision we could have made!

Having each day scheduled, with all the arrangements made, was absolutely the best way to go. All the areas we visited (Rome, Amalfi Coast & Venice) were incredible and seeing each for 3-4 days was ideal for us.

Thank you for everything! And thank Marco, Yvgeny, Antonella, Monica and all the drivers.

Kevin C

October 2023

Carmen and Your own Italy were absolutely amazing . They helped us plan the trip and during the trip made sure each and every day ran smoothly and was enjoyable . The guides they picked were over the top super and we looked forward to spending time with them every day . They were so knowledgeable and also just fun to spend time with .This clearly was one of the best trips in our lifetime . If anyone wants to have a great trip to Italy you really need to call Carmen . I can’t rave enough about her and her entire crew !
Elliot H.

Venice, Italy, October 2023

Rome to Sorrento and Amalfi

First time using an agency to customize a vacation and YourOwnItaly was absolutely amazing. Every aspect from the original planning to in-country support was handled in a professional manner with drivers, tour guides, accommodations, and activities flawlessly executed. We had a small group of four and everyone agreed we would not only recommend YourOwnItaly but use them again for any future Italy vacations.

Date of experience: October 2023
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Rome to Sorrento and Amalfi, Oct. 2023