Curated Italy Travel · Small Group Journeys
I've spent years falling in love with Italy — its sun-warmed piazzas, hidden trattorias, coastal villages, and ancient cities. Now I craft deeply personal group journeys you'll never forget.
Bologna
Venice
Florence
My Story
I started planning Italy trips out of pure love — gathering friends, discovering hidden gems, and navigating the country with an insider's curiosity. Those trips were transformative. So I decided to make it my life's work.
My Italian Suitcase is built on firsthand experience, genuine relationships with local guides and hosts, and an obsession with the details that turn a vacation into a story you tell forever.
I specialize in small group travel — intimate enough to feel personal, lively enough to share the magic with people you love.
— Elena
What I Offer
Fully bespoke routes built around your group's interests — from food and wine tours to art pilgrimages and coastal escapes. Every day has purpose.
Hand-selected accommodations — boutique hotels, family-run agriturismos, and private villas — matched to your group's vibe and budget.
Cooking classes in Florence, truffle hunts in Umbria, vineyard dinners in Piedmont. I connect you with the tables and kitchens worth knowing.
Airport transfers, private drivers, train bookings, and day-trip coordination — all handled so you travel stress-free from first to last day.
Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican, the Uffizi, Pompeii, and beyond — with expert local guides who bring the stories to life.
Available throughout your journey for guidance, reservations, and those wonderful spontaneous detours. You're never navigating alone.
Where We Go
From the canals of Venice to the trulli of Puglia, the Amalfi cliffs to the lakes of the north — we plan unforgettable journeys to every corner of Italy.
Beyond the Classics
I've personally led groups across Italy — from medieval hill towns to hidden coastal gems. Every trip is tailor-made, every destination possible.
Tuscany
Where time stands still among towers and stone walls. I've guided groups through the golden lanes of San Gimignano, the great Piazza del Campo in Siena, and the perfectly preserved walls of Monteriggioni.
San Gimignano
Siena
Monteriggioni
San Gimignano · Siena · Monteriggioni
Puglia
Sun-bleached hilltop towns and the iconic cone-roofed trulli of Alberobello — one of Italy's most unique and magical landscapes. Slow food, warm people, and endless olive groves.
Ostuni · Alberobello
Northern Italy
From the shimmering shores of Lake Garda to the Renaissance palaces of Vicenza and the frescoed basilicas of Padua — northern Italy rewards the curious traveler beautifully.
Lake Garda · Vicenza · Padua
Ligurian Coast
Five pastel fishing villages clinging to dramatic cliffs above the Ligurian Sea. Hike the coastal trails, take the ferry between towns, eat fresh seafood, and watch the sun melt into the Mediterranean.
Have a destination in mind that's not listed here?
Sicily, Lake Como, the Dolomites, Umbria, Sardinia… if it's in Italy, I can plan it. Get in touch and let's talk.
Traveler Stories
Every single detail was perfect. She knew every restaurant, every viewpoint, every shortcut. We felt like locals, not tourists.
I've been to Italy three times but never like this. The cooking class she arranged in Bologna was the highlight of our entire year.
Eight of us traveled together and not a single hiccup. Everything was seamless. We're already asking about next year's trip.
Get in Touch
Tell me about your group, your dream destinations, and when you'd like to travel. I'll get back to you within 48 hours with ideas and next steps.
elena@myitaliansuitcase.com
@myitaliansuitcase
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