Reviews

The trip to Sicily was wonderful. I had heard all about your tours from Tammy Perosi and she was right. The trip met all my expectations. I truly enjoyed the fact that we were based in one hotel and all transportation was efficiently arranged. You brought to the trip a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Our group was incredibly cohesive and made for a thoroughly enjoyable trip. The culinary experience was extraordinary. I am looking forward to my next trip, hopefully next year.

Once again you nailed it. The trip was fantastic which began when we arrived to stay in our beautiful villa. The week was a wonderful blend of enjoying the magnificent landscape, touring the different areas, each presenting something new and different, two fabulous cooking experiences, and lots of delicious culinary dining. We continue to marvel at your expertise in putting these tours together and creating a week that is always an extraordinary adventure. Your knowledge and professionalism leaves no stone unturned, and for us it is completely smooth sailing and stress free. We continue to meet new and wonderful people, and become like family after sharing the week together. This is our third trip with you, and yes YOU make us want to keep coming back. Thank you Francesca for yet another outstanding trip. We look forward to seeing you again, in October for the trip to the Italian Lakes!!

We had a mother/daughter trip of a lifetime across Tuscany with Francesca! I searched and searched for the perfect trip that would introduce us to real life as a Tuscan by spending time in kitchens, farms, and homes of the people in small towns across the region. I came across Francesca’s tours and we decided on a trip for the Fall 2025. What a perfect time of year to visit Tuscany with the vineyards of beautiful golden tones next to the greenish blue hues of the olive trees that were being harvested at that very moment! This was truly one of the best trips I’ve ever taken! Everyday was an adventure! We even tried roasted chestnuts for the first time at the Chestnut Festival in the charming town of Marradi! We ate amazing foods, tasted phenomenal fresh olive oils, and drank unbelievable wines for lunch and dinner every day! We would 100% recommend taking any tour with Francesca. We are having a hard time deciding which tour to we should sign up for next!

What an unforgettable trip to Umbria! Five girlfriends laughed, ate, and drank wine throughout a fun-filled week visiting towns like Assisi, Spello, Spoleto, and Perugia. Francesca was a great hostess with wonderful contacts everywhere we went! I can’t think of a single thing that could have been better!

My husband, Marc, and I had always dreamed of visiting Tuscany. I did a Facebook search and found Francesca. After reading about her and the tours she leads, I connected with Francesca via email. I learned that Francesca is from Palermiti - the same city my parents were born in! Marc and I booked her Tuscany tour for October, 2025. Words do not justify the amazing experience we lived through. Each day was filled with a different adventure - including family owned wineries, a lesson in bread making, the famous chestnut festival in Marradi, a hands on cooking class (country home & saffron farm), visits to Siena & so many other quaint towns, a pasta workshop, truffle hunting, visiting a family owned cheese farm - & so much more! Of course, the endless variety of Italian food, wine, & pastries was beyond delicious. Francesca and I immediately bonded. I feel honored to have her as my special friend. Marc and I are looking forward to more getaways with Francesca!

We just returned from the Italian Riviera, and had a fabulous time! This was our second tour with Francesca, and once again she out did herself. Traveling with Francesca is just delightful. She is a kind, caring and thoughtful individual, so much fun to be with, and at the same time an excellent business woman and tour guide.The week was so well organized by Francesca, who works earnestly to make sure every detail is taken care of, therefore a perfect and spectacular week! Francesca, being a native Italian is so well versed in the culture, highlights of the country, and of course the food, which she knows is an integral part of the trip for us. My husband and I are total foodies!! We savored so many delicious dishes at local restaurants, and had the pleasure of cooking meals ourselves, and went on some incredible “foodie tours.” The tour was further enhanced by a daily itinerary, touring such beautiful cities in the Italian Riviera, and learning so much about their history and culture. Francesca did an amazing job putting together a week filled with beautiful places to visit. Each stop took our breath away, stunning views and incredible landscapes. She leaves no stone unturned, and provides you with a week where the only thing you have to think about is what to wear on any given day! Our group just came together so smoothly . We formed new friendships and a bond with lasting memories. We thank you again Francesca for sharing yourself, your experiences, and your attention to detail, making this another trip of our lifetime. We are so looking forward to joining you on the Tuscany trip in October. Until then.💕