ITALY CUSTOMIZED

ITALY CUSTOMIZED Local Tour Operator in Florence. Authentic Luxury Vacations. Specializing in Florence, Tuscany and Beyond Alberto is a native Italian.

MEET ALBERTO AND LINDA
the Italian dream team experts on all things Italian and travel. His career in Travel began at the of 17 working in his fathers Chauffeur driving business. He developed a passion for sharing Italy with their guests from all over the world. A certified tour leader and chauffeur driver fluent in Italian, English and Spanish. He is the administrator and technical director at It

aly Customized. He continues to build rapport with collaborators and service providers. To ensure your vacation is seamless. Linda arrived in Florence to study Italian at a local institute. During her studies she worked part time. Translating cooking classes for travellers. She grew up in an Italian family so her understanding of the Italian language was fluent. Linda found joy to see travellers learning about local culture through food. Local chefs shared family & regional recipes. Each class ended sitting around a large table. Eating,Talking, laughing and learning with great food and wine - The Italian Way! She continued her studies of Regional food and wine. As a certified guide, driver and Sommelier she has continued to work with luxury tour operators and thousands of travellers from all over the world. After twenty one years in the travel industry. Linda creates unforgetable vacations. With her vast knowledge a passion for Italy. Linda creates the tailor made trips and Alberto looks after the administrative side to ensure your vacations is safe, seamless and unforgettable.

Madonna of the Pomegranate 1487 by Alessandro Filipepi - know as ‘Botticielli’Seated on his mothers lap, the Christ chil...
26/01/2025

Madonna of the Pomegranate
1487 by Alessandro Filipepi - know as ‘Botticielli’

Seated on his mothers lap, the Christ child clutches a pomegranate, a fruit with multiple symbolic meanings whose red seeds evoke the blood spilt by Jesus for mankind’s salvation

Scholars are inclined to identify this large Tondo as a picture that Botticelli painted for the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

The splendidly carved frame adorned with heraldic Lillie’s is original

Thanks to the US non profit organization for the restoration of this masterpiece and countless others in the

The view from the   are jaw-dropping enjoy an Uffizi with The Vasari Corridor your ticket allows for two hours inside th...
19/01/2025

The view from the are jaw-dropping enjoy an Uffizi with The Vasari Corridor your ticket allows for two hours inside the Uffizi Gallery before walking through the 800m corridor that ends at The Pitti Palace

Take this incredible walk with an expert certified Guide to best understand its origins, architecture &beauty

January sunsets - Cestello
08/01/2025

January sunsets - Cestello

Delicious brioche with chocolate and crema gelato at the best place ever
06/01/2025

Delicious brioche with chocolate and crema gelato at the best place ever

Beach towns during the winter months are super charming particularly in Southern Italy where the mild weather allows for...
04/01/2025

Beach towns during the winter months are super charming particularly in Southern Italy where the mild weather allows for fun day trips to local farms, wineries and charming towns

We sure have had many wonderful families visiting Italy this Christmas! 🎄
30/12/2024

We sure have had many wonderful families visiting Italy this Christmas! 🎄

Enjoying the festivities with a traditional Bloody Mary & a Brunello Bloody Mary  In 1934, bartender Fernand Petiot perf...
28/12/2024

Enjoying the festivities with a traditional Bloody Mary & a Brunello Bloody Mary

In 1934, bartender Fernand Petiot perfected the Bloody Mary cocktail at The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar.

Initially named the Bloody Mary, it was later renamed the Red Snapper to suit the hotel’s clientele.

The cocktail remains a signature drink of the St. Regis brand, inspiring variations at its global locations

Christmas Walks around Florence
27/12/2024

Christmas Walks around Florence

Magic Walks in the most beautiful city in the world ‘Florence in Lights’ can you see the Christmas tree at Piazzale Mich...
22/12/2024

Magic Walks in the most beautiful city in the world ‘Florence in Lights’ can you see the Christmas tree at Piazzale Michelangelo??!!

Italian Movie Producer  defines what Maradona’ means to Neapolitan’s perfectly In Paolo Sorrentino’s words ‘Maradona non...
21/12/2024

Italian Movie Producer defines what Maradona’ means to Neapolitan’s perfectly

In Paolo Sorrentino’s words ‘Maradona non è arrivato a Napoli è apparso a Napoli ’ - ‘Maradona did not arrive in Naples - He simply Appeared in Naples’

There are no images of his arrival to Naples it is as if he just appeared in the Stadium

Maradona is known as one of the greatest players in the history of sport - He played for SSC NAPOLI from 1984-1991

Murales by

The Basilica Reale Pontificia di San Francesco da Paola is a prominent neoclassical church located in Piazza del Plebisc...
15/12/2024

The Basilica Reale Pontificia di San Francesco da Paola is a prominent neoclassical church located in Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples.

Commissioned by King Ferdinand I, construction began in 1816 and concluded in 1846, with the design by architect Pietro Bianchi. The basilica features a grand dome, reminiscent of the Pantheon, and a portico with six Ionic columns - covered in graffiti with only a few shops and cafes most of the stores are completely closed down

A significant religious site and architectural landmark, reflecting the historical transformations of Naples during the early 19th century

Taking in the chaotic beauty on one of the main high streets of Naples - ‘ Via dei Tribunali’ - the original  decumanus ...
14/12/2024

Taking in the chaotic beauty on one of the main high streets of Naples - ‘ Via dei Tribunali’ - the original decumanus - of the Ancient Greek and then Roman City of Neapolis

Cipolla caramellata all’alchermes, crema di zafferano - Caramelized Onion with Alchermes, saffron cream -
13/12/2024

Cipolla caramellata all’alchermes, crema di zafferano - Caramelized Onion with Alchermes, saffron cream -

Our Tuscan Beauties with - Coco & Simone - celebrating Italy Customized team for our Christmas party We love you Elena f...
13/12/2024

Our Tuscan Beauties with - Coco & Simone - celebrating Italy Customized team for our Christmas party

We love you Elena from Lucca, Our Laura in Florence & Marta in Siena

Our ‘Super Tuscans’ Christmas Lunch  - Passionate guides, drivers, sommeliers & artisans I love coming together with our...
11/12/2024

Our ‘Super Tuscans’ Christmas Lunch - Passionate guides, drivers, sommeliers & artisans

I love coming together with our service providers to celebrate the year! It has been a wonderful and prosperous one. Where Alberto and I feel truly blessed.

Even though I travel around Italy most of the year to meet up with our collaborators, we only get to meet up with our experts in Florence and Tuscany once a year.

The bearded guy in the front row is Carlo - After over twenty years in the luxury travel industry, Carlo is one of our drivers in Tuscany. He is a sommelier and has vast knowledge of the Region.

To the right is our second super driver, Simone, who is also studying to become a sommelier. Next to Simone is Marta from Siena, a super guide and historian. Laura is probably one of Italy's best guides; she has been with us for 10 years. Elena runs our guided walks in Lucca. She is very passionate, and every client loves her!

You all know who Alberto is! My business partner and founder at Italy Customized.

Francesco is a historian and a great guide. He grew up in a world of antiquities and lives in Chianti. His mum is also a guide, and she speaks 6 languages fluently!!

Lorenzo is our new entry! - he has a 25-year artisan career and recently became a certified guide. He works with us on our Food and Artisan walks.

Chiara has been with us for a couple of years. Having just recently become a guide. Chiara is one of our superfood guides.

There I am, sitting with a wine glass in hand! Laura is another one of our super guides; she works in the office.

Our Sara, who was also my student when I worked at Bottega Toscana. Next to Sara is the founded of the boutique winery where we are enjoying our lunch - Gianfranco and his brothers have the most incredble winery in the foothills of San Gimignano.

In fact it is the only Vernaccia on the wine list at Enoteca Pinchiori!

Christmas at  The ancient gardens that surround the Four Seasons Hotel in Florence is open to the public! it is a magic ...
09/12/2024

Christmas at

The ancient gardens that surround the Four Seasons Hotel in Florence is open to the public! it is a magic place to visit

Its Christmas Time in the City - 🎄🎁🎅
08/12/2024

Its Christmas Time in the City - 🎄🎁🎅

Christmas with Vito Mollica
06/12/2024

Christmas with Vito Mollica

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Lunedì 09:00 - 19:00
Martedì 09:00 - 19:00
Mercoledì 09:00 - 19:00
Giovedì 09:00 - 19:00
Venerdì 09:00 - 19:00
Sabato 09:00 - 19:00

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Italy Customized Travel Experts

Linda Sorgiovanni & Alberto Bassilichi are local tour operators in the Historical Centre of Florence. We specialize in tailor made, FIT travel in Italy. Our customized itineraries take care of every aspect of your trip including accommodations, transport, historical and cultural tours, outdoor activities, reservations in the most authentic restaurants and more! As a team that was born and bread right here in this beautiful country, we're not only travel experts, but we know the ins and outs of everything Italy has to offer. I have worked in the travel industry for over 20 years in London and Florence. I was born and raised in Australia. A certified guide, chauffeur driver and sommelier that also takes guests on private tours in Tuscany and other regions in Italy. Alberto was born in Florence as a certified Technical Director, chauffeur driver and guide he takes car of the administration and our team of local guides for our small group and private food tours in both Florence and Rome. We are also the owners of Florence & Rome Urban Adventures. Together we create unforgettable vacations for individuals, couples, small groups, families and MICE events