Giulia Carucci
My name is Giulia, I was born in Milan in 1983 and raised in Milan's nearbies.
When I was 26, I decided to move to Bologna to complete my University studies...but then I fell in love with this incredibly beautiful city, so I decided to remain there!
My passion for travelling started when I was only 15... and never stopped! I have been travelling around the world and up and down throughout Italy ever since! When I got 30, I also decided to spend some time living abroad, so I spent 6 months living, working...and travelling in Canada. My love for Italy was too strong though, so I finally decided to come back and set roots in my beloved Bologna.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I am a food and wine lover, and I think that knowing a place also passes though its food and wine specialties. So I like to combine a visit to historical sites with activities that also allow to appreciate the food and wine specialties of the area.
I also like to travel "off-the-beaten-path", so in the trips I organize, I like to match visits to the main Italian attractions with visits to hidden gems and corners, that otherwise you would hardly manage to know. I am in love with sailing: there is nothing like the peace and views you can enjoy on a sailing boat, and the sense of freedom it provides!
I am finally an Alfa Romeo lover, so I will be more than happy to share this passion with other Alfa Romeo lovers!"
How did you get involved in travel?
"Travelling has always been my passion: there is nothing that can enrich your soul and life like visiting other countries and discovering new places and cultures. While I was living in Canada, I had the chance to speak to many people and to appreciate the reachness and beauty that my own country of origin offered from a new perspective. Not only: I felt so happy in helping foreign and Italian friends visit Italy and discover its hidden corners...that I decided that would become my job. So after many years travelling around Italy to find unique places to visit and wonderful experiences, I am now very happy to assist you designing you a wonderful travel experience to my own country!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Two of the best trips I enjoyed in Italy were in Sicily and Umbria. Sicily has conquered my heart for the combination of beauties it offers (wonderful seaside places and historical gems) and for the kindness of people you find. Umbria has conquered my soul for the natural beauties it offers, for it spiritual places...and for its friendly inhabitants!
Since I am a free spirit, another unforgettable trip was a boat tour I enjoyed in Greece on sailing boat: I will never forget the incredible connection I felt with the surrounding nature and with the sea, and the incredible dawns and sunsets I was able to see on board."
Giulia's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Thanks to the ease of train travel, you can indulge in food and wine in 3-4 regions of Italy in 10 days. Aspiring chefs can perfect their skills in a pasta-making workshop in...
Located in northwestern Italy, Cinque Terre is a Mediterranean dreamscape as beautiful as any other in Italy. However, the seasons determine the type of holiday you can expect...
Many travelers with 10 days to spend in Italy choose to explore two to three cities or regions—you can easily see the top sights in Venice, Florence, Rome, adding the Amalfi...
Family itineraries
With thousands of years of cultural and culinary history, Italy offers plenty to take in. In 10 days, you can choose to go deep on a particular region or hop between the high...
Spend a week and a half exploring Italy with the family on this packed 10-day itinerary. Find hidden lion statues and visit sprawling villas in Venice, craft the perfect pizza...
This week-long Italian excursion is ideal for families, with plenty of interactive activities. Start by cruising the canals in Venice, where you'll learn how to craft your own...
Luxury itineraries
With 10 days to experience the luxuries of Italy, you can delve deep into one region or pick up the pace on a highlights tour. Focus on the northwest if you're a wine and...
From busy streets of Rome to the sunny beaches of the Amalfi Coast, this luxurious 11-day itinerary has everything you're looking for. Dine on fresh seafood and tour ornate...
In southern Italy lies the Amalfi Coast, a 31-mile (50 km) stretch of coastline that's the very definition of Mediterannean beauty. Known for its sunkissed lemon groves, pebble...
Road trip itineraries
If you have a week in Sicily, it’s best to focus on one or two regions as opposed to trying to see everything. There's the wine country of the west, the medieval villages of the...
This 6-day trip will take you through the beautiful villages of Lake Como in Northern Italy. Learn about the history of Como's cathedral and the silk industry at Museo Didattico...
Honeymoon itineraries
With 10 days for an Italy honeymoon, you can choose a classic highlights tour or tailor the trip to your interests in a specific region. History buffs will love an...
With this quick 5-day trip, discover Milan and the grandeur of Lake Como. Experience elegant villas, charming cobblestone lanes, and romantic gardens in Bellagio, explore the...
This Italian honeymoon ticks all the right boxes, squeezing romance, adventure, food, and culture into 10 days. Zip across Rome on a Vespa and join a food tour through the...
Favorite experiences
Sunset Boat Trip in Cinque Terre
Experience the beauty of Cinque Terre with a boat tour at sunset, when the landscape glows and romantic light washes over the charming villages. This activity is truly one of the most scenic tours you can experience when visiting the area!Depart from the pier in Monterosso and admire the five...
Val D’ Orcia Wine Tasting in Tuscany
Enjoy a wine-tasting tour in the Tuscan countryside, vising the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino. You’ll also taste local Nobile wines in historical cellars in Montepulciano and savor a full farm-to-table lunch near Pienza.You’ll start by touring the cellars and tasting the wines at a...
Pasta Bolognese Cooking Class in Bologna
Discover the secrets behind homemade pasta Bolognese and immerse yourself in Italian cuisine. You'll be in the capable hands of a professional chef, teaching you traditional Italian cooking and authentic pasta-making.In this cooking class, you’ll prepare three traditional recipes in the charming...
Drive to Lake Trasimeno, Perugia, & Assisi
Enjoy your day exploring some of the most beautiful medieval towns in Umbria, perched on hills with panoramic landscape views. Thanks to its position right in the country's center, this region is known as Italy's “green heart” crossed by the Apennines Mountains. You’ll have the chance to visit...
Lake Como & Bellagio Villas Boat Tour
Enjoy an authentic cruise and discover the secret corners of enchanting Lake Como. As you glide through the water, you’ll savor breathtaking views over the lake, admire its architectural wonders and villas, and stop to taste local delicacies and wine while getting lost in Bellagio's charming...
Naples Street Food Tour with Pizza
Discover why Naples is known for its culinary traditions on this sightseeing and tasting tour. You’ll explore churches and palaces of the historic center and gain private access to places where the masters create local food, usually not open to the public. Enjoy several bites of authentic Italian...