Budgeting
A good budget rule of thumb is $750-$1000 per person per day of your trip. Of course, you can travel more expensively or inexpensively, but this budget will provide you with an outstanding experience inclusive of all lodging, activities, food, transportation, sightseeing, and our planning fees. Not included in this estimate are souvenirs and international air travel since these vary widely by client.
Planning
If you are interested in traveling any time during high season (May through September), we recommend starting the planning process at least 9-12 months in advance of travel to ensure access to the best accommodations and experiences. In off-season months, we still recommend starting at least 6-9 months in advance. We have planned trips with less than 30 days notice, but the shorter the time frame the more travel compromises will need to be made.
Planning
There is no best amount of time to stay in Italy, as truly discovering Italy requires a lifetime of trips and exploration. However, most of our clients find that a 10-14 day visit affords them the time to either get a good overview of several major destinations or do a deeper dive into a couple of areas of interest without keeping them away from home for too long. We will work with you to find the ideal trip duration for your needs and travel inerests.
There are many reasons why Aventine Hill Travel should be an essential part of your Italy trip planning process. Here are some of the responses our past clients have provided to explain why they used us initially and why they keep coming back for more.
We offer personalized luxury Italian travel itineraries that are customized to your interests, needs, and preferences. We focus on providing an authentic Italian experience that goes beyond visiting popular tourist attractions. Whether it's your honeymoon, an important milestone, or a vacation, we want you to have your ideal Italian itinerary.
We are a father-and-son team that has extensive knowledge and experience traveling to and living in Italy. We are Italian citizens. We are fluent in Italian. We lived in Italy for multiple decades. We visit Italy multiple times per year. As a result, we have built lasting friendships with locals and uncovered hidden gems that most tourists miss. This expertise and insider knowledge allows us to create unique itineraries that offer a deeper understanding of Italian culture.
We focus on fostering a lasting love for Italy in our clients. We act as cultural bridges with the goal of connecting you with the heart and soul of Italy. Our ultimate goal is to help you create memories that last a lifetime and love Italy as much as we do.
We limit our trip capacity to guarantee personalized attention and high-quality service. As a family-run business, we want to ensure that every one of our clients becomes a part of our family.
We meet you wherever you prefer to be in the travel planning process. As we see it, we are a service that is provided by humans for humans. This means that we can invest the time in getting to know you and provide you with the exact level of involvement you desire in your trip. Want to just give us a date range and budget and be surprised? Want to be engaged in choosing your accommodations, activities and experiences? Want us to design an adventure-like experience to keep your teenagers excited about the sights they are seeing? We are here to make the process of planning your trip as ideal, memorable and fun as the trip itself.
Our testimonials speak for themselves. Our clients have praised our unparalleled insights, attention to detail, well-planned itineraries, first-rate accommodations, and ability to create unforgettable experiences. The majority of our clients have traveled with us on multiple occasions.