The Runaway Italian
Custom Italy travel planning & Private tours
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Custom Italy Travel Planning by local experts
I specialize in designing and managing highly personalized Italy itineraries, private tours and authentic local experiences always keeping in mind my clients’ travel style and needs. I help travelers who value access, efficiency and originality over mass luxury and tourism.
Here at the Runway Italian, we are committed to connect you to local culture and experience the Italy only locals know. We want you to enjoy beauty without the crowds and be fully immersed in the culture and environment you wish to explore.
OUR VALUES:
CONNECTION - We connect our customers to secret Italy while also reconnecting them to their passions, creativity and well-being for a memorable experience
AUTHENTICITY – We are only interested in helping you enjoy authentic Italian culture in all of its aspects
SUSTAINABILITY – We support local traditions and promote practices that help the local economy and environment thrive
Custom Travel Services
My customized travel services will:
save you time, overwhelm and stress
give you tailor-made and specific advice suited entirely to your needs
provide you with invaluable insider know-how from a friendly and expert native
enhance your experience in secret Italy tenfold and make your trip a memorable one
Travel Planning Taster
This package offers:
A personalised report full of ideas and information on how to make the most of your short stay
a selection of inspiring locations off the tourist trail to suit your needs and much more!
Magica Italia Package
This comprehensive package offers:
In-depth guidance and suggestions for your overall itinerary with ideas to craft your ideal day
A personalised itinerary unique to you and much more!
Honeymoon Suite
This very special service offers:
Comprehensive guidance totally dedicated toplan and organise your special celebration
A beautifully illustrated reportfull of essential information to take away with you and much more!
Private City Tour of Lecce & Salento, Puglia
This custom made package offers:
A tour of the captivating city of Lecce & scenic Salento in Puglia to suit your needs and passions. Led by an expert native with fantastic local knowledge and insider know-how!
Traveler Success Stories
Creative Solo Tour to Salento, Puglia
The highlights of my travel experience with Nicla were many and one of them was the accommodation which was very comfortable and the staff provided exceptional service during my stay. My favorites were all of the artisans and their mastery and the hands-on special workshops, as well as the visit to a fascinating private museum in Lecce. What made the experience even more special was being invited into your home and sharing meals with your family and friends - this is something I will never forget! Throughout this tour, I was able to go deeper into my soul and rediscover a sense of wonder and reawaken my creativity. I can confidently say that I have finished the week with a tremendously large smile that resonates from my heart to yours and with memories that will stay with me for a very long time.
Joan Blanchard, USA
Luxury Puglia Birthday Trip
Nicla took great care and delight in all aspects of planning our trip to Puglia to celebrate a significant birthday and provided us with a personalized itinerary including suggestions of where to go, what to see and what to do, as well as lots of useful tips and information. Tapping Nicla's local knowledge and experience has undoubtedly saved an awful lot of time and quite a few headaches in helping make this special trip a memorable one. In fact, it represents great value for money, especially as we won't be wasting any time or money while we are there - or indeed missing out on all the wonderful things we might not have done otherwise.
-Helen Crossley, UK
Solo Trip to Le Marche
As a female solo traveler I normally have to do a lot of research to find quiet, safe, places within sometimes remote locations, and Nicla took care of all of that for me, as well as providing all the logistical info to help me know how to get from place to place. Usually that kind of research can take up hours of my time that I don't have. She writes so artfully I almost feel as I'm already enjoying a fine meal along a stunning riviera. What you are paying for is her expertise and knowledge as a native Italian who is passionate about her country, combined with her innate ability to tune into your specific needs and preferences to design the trip of your dreams.
-Ruth Lopez, USA
Couple Trip to Florence
I had been thinking about visiting Florence for about 5 years, but never quite got round to organizing it. Within 24 hours of contacting Nicla, she emailed me a report with all the information I needed and much more as it also contained a suggested itinerary based on the length of our stay, our interests and some lesser known sights that she recommended from personal experience. I cannot recommend the Runaway Italian Travel Planning Taster enough! As a busy professional, I found that this bespoke, efficient, personal service was fantastic. I will be looking to Nicla to plan my next holiday to Italy without a doubt!
-Jayne Granville, UK