Luxury Travel Orchestration

Your Dream Italy Experience, Flawlessly Orchestrated

From the first conversation to your last evening in Italy, we design and manage every detail of your journey — so all you have to do is live it.

Begin Your Journey
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Bespoke Itineraries

Every journey crafted entirely around you

Full-Service Planning

Hotels, dining, transport — all handled

Private Guides

Expert locals who bring Italy to life

24/7 Concierge

On-ground support throughout your trip

Benedetta — Tour Planner Benedetta
Francesca — Tour Planner Francesca
Maria — Tour Planner Maria
Marta — Tour Planner Marta
Martina — Tour Planner Martina
Vittoria — Tour Planner Vittoria

We Don't Just Plan Trips. We Orchestrate Experiences.

Travel by Luxe is a full-service luxury travel design studio specializing in Italy. We go far beyond tour guiding — curating every element of your journey from private transfers and five-star accommodations to exclusive access and unforgettable dining.

Our Italy-based team of travel designers works with a hand-picked network of guides, hoteliers, and restaurateurs to create seamless, deeply personal experiences that no guidebook or booking platform can match.

We Live Here.

Founded in Rome in 2013 by Amy, a licensed guide who fell in love with Italy at 14 and never left. We didn't learn Italy from a guidebook — we live it every day. We know which trattoria the locals queue for, which hilltop village catches the perfect sunset, and which museum guard will open the roped-off room if you ask nicely.

Four Steps to Your Perfect Italian Journey

A simple, personal process designed around you.

01

Share Your Vision

Tell us your travel dreams, dates, interests, and pace. Whether it's a week in Tuscany or a month-long grand tour — we listen first.

02

Receive Your Itinerary

Your dedicated travel designer crafts a bespoke itinerary with hand-selected hotels, experiences, and a day-by-day plan tailored to you.

03

Refine Together

We fine-tune every detail until it's perfect. Swap a cooking class for a vineyard visit. Add an extra night in Positano. It's your journey.

04

Travel with Ease

Every reservation is confirmed, every transfer arranged. Our on-ground concierge is available 24/7, so you simply enjoy the experience.

Every Element, Thoughtfully Arranged

We manage the full spectrum of luxury travel so nothing is left to chance.

Luxury Accommodation

Five-star hotels, boutique villas, and historic estates — each personally vetted and selected to match your style.

Private Transfers

Executive Mercedes vehicles and professional drivers for seamless, comfortable travel between every destination.

Expert Private Guides

Licensed, English-speaking local specialists who transform sightseeing into storytelling.

Dining & Gastronomy

Reserved tables at acclaimed restaurants, private cooking classes, wine tastings, and truffle hunts with local producers.

Exclusive Access

After-hours Vatican visits, private palace tours, closed-door museum experiences, and behind-the-scenes cultural immersion.

On-Ground Concierge

A dedicated point of contact throughout your trip for last-minute changes, recommendations, and complete peace of mind.

Get Inspired by Real Journeys

These are just a taste of what's possible. Every itinerary is fully customizable — designed around your interests, pace, and travel style.

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What Kind of Italy Experience Are You Dreaming Of?

Every traveler is different. Tell us your style, and we'll design the perfect itinerary.

Honeymoon & Romance

Candlelit dinners, private villas, sunset boat rides

Adventure & Outdoors

Hiking the Dolomites, kayaking Capri, cycling Tuscany

History & Culture

Ancient ruins, Renaissance art, private museum tours

City & Nightlife

Milan fashion, Rome rooftops, Florence aperitivo culture

Food & Wine

Vineyard tastings, truffle hunts, cooking with nonnas

Family

Kid-friendly guides, gelato tours, interactive experiences

Beach & Coast

Amalfi cliffs, Sardinian coves, Sicilian seaside retreats

Luxury & Wellness

Thermal spas, five-star escapes, private yacht charters

Tell Us Your Travel Style

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"One of the best trips we ever took and it was organized brilliantly. A special thank you to Francesca, a great experience."
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"Dream vacation fulfilled and exceeded expectations. We had an exceptional experience on our 12 day tour of Italy. Thanks for creating a once in a lifetime experience!"
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"The level of organization was truly impressive; no detail spared. They stepped in to arrange our transportation and tours perfectly. A seamless experience."
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"Worth every penny and more! Our tour guide in England was full of knowledge and kept us entertained for the entire trip."
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Ready to Experience Italy the Way It Was Meant to Be?

Tell us about your dream trip. Our travel designers will craft a complimentary bespoke itinerary — with no obligation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin planning your private Italy experience.

We recommend booking 4–6 months in advance, especially for peak season travel (April–June and September–October). This ensures the best availability for private guides, exclusive villa accommodations, and restaurant reservations at top establishments. For large group trips or special occasions — weddings, milestone birthdays, honeymoons — 8–12 months ahead is ideal. That said, we can often accommodate bookings made 6–8 weeks out, so don't hesitate to reach out even if your trip is soon.

Every itinerary is fully bespoke, but our service typically covers: a dedicated personal travel designer, all ground transportation (private driver, transfers), expert local guides for each destination, restaurant reservations at the finest establishments, skip-the-line access to museums and landmarks, accommodation booking (if requested), 24/7 concierge support throughout your trip, and a detailed day-by-day travel dossier. Optional add-ons include flights, travel insurance coordination, and exclusive experiences such as private winery visits, cooking classes, or yacht charters.

Absolutely — customization is the heart of what we do. Whether you're passionate about art history, regional cuisine, cycling through the countryside, or tracing your family's roots in a remote village, we build every day around your passions. There are no pre-packaged templates or fixed routes. Your itinerary is created from scratch after an in-depth consultation with your personal travel designer, and refined until it's exactly right for you.

We cover all of Italy — from the iconic (Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Sicily) to the wonderfully off-the-beaten-path (Puglia, the Dolomites, Sardinia, Umbria, Lake Como, the Cinque Terre). We also offer multi-country European extensions into France, Greece, Croatia, and beyond. Our team is based in Rome and has deep on-the-ground knowledge and local connections across the entire country.

With a group tour, you follow a fixed schedule with strangers and compromise on everything. With us, every detail is yours. You set the pace — sleep in, linger over lunch, change plans on a whim. Your private driver and guide are exclusively dedicated to your party. You dine where you want, visit what moves you, and skip what doesn't. The entire experience is as relaxed or as active as you prefer, with none of the crowding, rushing, or compromise that defines group travel.

Most of our clients are couples, families, or small groups of friends — typically 2 to 12 guests. We specialize in creating intimate, personal experiences where you're never lost in a crowd. For larger groups — multi-family trips, milestone celebrations, or incentive travel — we scale our services accordingly, coordinating multiple vehicles, guides, and exclusive venue bookings to ensure everyone feels just as well looked after.

Yes, we can manage the full journey. Our accommodation specialists will research and book hotels, boutique guesthouses, agriturismi, or private villa rentals — carefully matched to your style, budget, and itinerary flow. For international flights, we partner with trusted specialists and can coordinate arrangements end-to-end. If you prefer to manage flights and hotels yourself, we're happy to work around your existing bookings and focus purely on designing the on-the-ground experience.

We understand that plans can change. Our standard policy allows for free itinerary adjustments up until 30 days before departure. Cancellation terms vary depending on the suppliers involved (hotels, guides, experiences) and how close to the travel date. We'll outline the specific terms clearly in your proposal before any commitment is required. We also strongly recommend travel insurance, which we can help you arrange, to protect against unexpected circumstances.