Italy Travel Consultant
Elisabetta Luti
Welcome to my website!
I was born in Italy. My mother is from Rome and my father from Florence.
Two historical rivals that produced a Super Tuscan with Roman roots but my passion and knowledge expand far beyond the typical points of interest in Tuscany and Rome.
I’ve been travelling and conducting tours all over Italy, including the Amalfi Coast, Venice and its region, Modena, Parma, Puglia, Sicily…
The guests from all over the world I have been taking care of for over 20 years, have always had the chance of seeing Italy “off the beaten path” and really live it.
Beside the most famous monuments and places, I love showing and sharing little “delights”, more intimate and special, that together with my guests’ wishes and needs, make possible to customize each and every trip.
Art, history, landscape but also visits to high quality producers and artisans of typical Italian products as wine, cheese, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, truffles, leather, clothing, ceramics and hand made paper hand made following the old technique.
Whether you are a “group” of 1 or 25, I will plan and manage your trip from the time you arrive to the time you leave.
Consider me the best connection to all things “Italian”!
Knowledgeable about Italy
Guests from all over the world
Italy "secrets"
Best connection
My Tours
The three different types of tour are easily interchangeable. I can make your “perfect” trip, just tell me what you like the most!
History, Art, Culture
Architecture…museums…galleries…ancient towns….- Thousands of years of history, architecture, relics. Hundreds of years of art and design.
- From the most famous sites to the little, unknown, hidden secrets, having a knowledgable travel consultant and guide will make the difference between “seeing” and “living” your Italy dream.
- You’ll be able to walk through the amazing roman ruins, get lost along the narrow roads of ancient villages, discover an underground town you would never imagine, learn about the architecture of over 1.000 year old impressive churches and sip your coffee in front of something extraordinary.
Food,Tasting, Cooking
Italy is known for many things, but first and foremost it’s the food.- Experience Italian food from the best restaurants, hidden gems sometimes, to producers of high quality extra virgin olive oil, artisan cheese, wine, balsamic vinegar, truffles: see how everything is produced and taste straight from the source.
- Enjoy the way a local expert takes you through the many tastes of Italy, even if you have special dietary requirements. Many years of experience with vegetarian and vegan guests make it very easy.
- And of course you’ll have the chance of learning how to cook either from a qualified chef or a lovely lady that will teach you her secrets.
Nature, Landscape
The countryside, the sea, the mountains and the lakes of Italy.- The countryside, the sea, the mountains and the gorgeous lakes of Italy.
- Thanks to its shape and to the influence of the geological great events, Italy offers a wide range of different natural beauty and landscape.
- Warm mediterranean water, gentle hills, breathtaking views from high, charming lakes.
- You can be either a high level trekker or just an easy walker or even a “relaxed” visitor, only wishing to enjoy the views. Experience it up close and personal and see what really makes Italy so special.
Visiting Stresa (Lake Maggiore)
With Kay and Richard. I can still remember him teaching me slang from his childhood
The cathedral with Brunelleschi’s dome
View from a cafe
Roasted chestnuts in front of Santa Croce in Florence
Try this typical winter “food”. It’s excellent!
Norris Family in Capri
What a wonderful week we spent together. Alan even experienced the Amalfi coast driving style!
Capri’s “Faraglioni”
A wonderful view. It takes a long walk to win this prize but believe, it’s breathtaking!
Pisa Leaning Tower
Coming back from the Viareggio beach, for a quick but charming stop
Traditional Parade
Musicians dressed with medieval clothes before the Calcio in Costume competition
Venezia at the Sunset
After a special tour by boat around the secret canals of the old city
Venezia at the Sunset 2
Amalfi Coast
A little hidden spot far from the crowd, looking for…. mermaids 🙂
Roman Ruins near Naples
It isn’t necessary to have sunny days. Also a cloudy sky has its own charme
A Glass of Wine Facing the Old Bridge in Florence
Sitting in a little bar facing the impressive Old Bridge. What else can we wish?
Looking at the valley from the walls of San Gimignano
San Gimignano is famous for its charming towers but also for the special views
Assisi
This is saint Francis’ town. His relics are here but Assisi is worth visiting also for Giotto’s amazing frescoes and its tasty specialties
Wine Tasting in Radda in Chianti
Serving Wine to my guests in a castle in Chianti
Choose!
It wasn’t easy to choose our favorite one 😀
Cheese Tasting
Do you know why Tuscan bread is without salt? Come with me and you will find out!
A Special Tool For Cutting Cheese
You can get lost visiting a shop that sells knives, tools and other items for food
Sorrento
A very busy evening shopping around Sorrento and trying to choose the best pizza place
Chianti Landscape
After the harvest
Apennines woods
Listening to “stories” during a trekking day through the woods
At the ship stable
Would you like to help making cheese?
I met Elisabetta in 2008. It was an 8 day tour of Tuscany and she was the the travelconsultant/guide in Italy that arranged all the details of the trip. Now this was a special groupwith many having dietary restrictions that normally would have been difficult to adhere to inItaly. However, with Elisabetta taking care of all the details, everyone’s needs were taken careof, even those who probably are difficult back in their own hometown. Elisabetta’s patienceand attention to detail made even the most difficult people happy. It was a perfect mix of thenormal highlights of Tuscany and free time, as well as things you would never see if you didn’thave a guide like Elisabetta. It was such exceptional trip, that I returned six months later andhired her as my personal guide. Her enthusiasm makes everything special about Italy.
Deborah StarkI know Elisabetta Luti as a pleasant, professional and proactive guide of Tuscany’s culture, history and lifestyles.
I am an author who worked for a Danish Travel Agency aiming for a book of possible experiences as a tourist in Tuscany.
We went with Elisabetta as guide for three exiting days, which she programmed for my writing.
Without Elisabetta Luti’s great knowledge of Italian lifestyles, history and culture my work would have been hard and slow.
But assisted by Elisabetta I succeeded writing the ordered book of Tuscany travel suggestions in due time.
I wound always ask Elisabetta Luti on other jobs of writing about Italian matters.
I give Elsabetta Luti my best recommendations to all colleagues of journalism, book-writing and tourists on Italian jobs.
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 10 months since our little group of family tourists met you in Florence! Of course, I am happy to write a little note for your website…
Our first and long-overdue visit to Italy was nothing short of perfect because of Elisabetta Luti. She made our little group of family tourists feel instantly at home and made sure we saw the best of Florence and Rome as if we had lived there all along. We spent time together like family, making the most of our visit without feeling rushed or hurried. We saw and learned so much, never hurried, never worried. Visiting Italy again will certainly include a visit with Elisabetta – she will always be a special part of the best trip we’ve ever been on.
I toured with Elisabetta in 2010 and had a blast. She took us to see many sights; churches, artifacts, restaurants, prosciutto making, olive gardens, olive oil factory, wine tasting, museums, and many more. Elisabetta also gave a great history lesson with each stop and was quite informative about processes, traditions, laws, and cultural norms. I always felt like I was experiencing more than the average tourist when with Elisabetta. She made me feel like I was family and I am forever grateful for the wonderful lasting experience that she provided. BRAVISSIMISSIMO! Thanks Elisabetta!
Thomas Ellis