2024 Celebrates Roots Tourism ▾
For those of you with Italian heritage, Philítaly will guide you on an emotional journey tracing your origins. Roots Tourism 2024 is an Italian State Department/Foreign Affairs (Ministero degli Affari Esteri) funded initiative promoting the search for one's roots in Italy. It encourages you and members of your party to explore your Italian cultural origins. Philítaly brings you on a customized travel experience bridging you to the past, exploring life traditions and stories, enjoying authentic food and wine, and retracing the footsteps of your ancestors, through a guided and curated cultural journey. Find the already prepared viaggio that's right for you or create one of your own with Philítaly.
_edited.png){kind=logo}
_edited.png){kind=logo}
CLUB AND CLASS REUNIONS
Dates selected by client
Starts in either Rome, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Olbia or Palermo
Customize your own association or affinity group to Italy. The spokesperson for your group, will work with Phil of Philitaly to determine trip dates, and develop a unique itinerary catering to the interests of group members, and create an unforgetable experience. If you share a passion to discover Italy’s treasures and get deeper into the culture, as compared to the standard touristy travel experience, Philitaly is for you. Experienced guides go beyond the standard iconic site visits you'd expect.
Three organizational and informational zoom calls are conducted by Philítaly with the designated group of travelers starting at the confirmation of the travel dates by group’s spokesperson.
You will be guided by an Italian insider, Phil of Philítaly. He will leverage his Italian language, access to family and friends to show you the real Italian “day in the life”, and take you to places off the beaten path.
8 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
Dates and Location(s) TBD based on spokesperson preferences
Price for Full Land Package All Inclusive $ TBD Per Person
Purchase your flight on your own to have more control over possible changes. Choose a flight from the closest airport with non-stop flights to the Italian hub city where the group meets. If you are not close to a city with non-stop service to the hub in Italy, we suggest you take a domestic flight to the US city that offers non-stop service to Italy hub or fly to a European city with layover to the hub city in Italy where the group meets.
Consider travel insurance for peace of mind to protect land, air and trip cancellation as well as medical service and evacuation insurance. Click here to view options for comprehensive insurance, not just for flight cost, like most airlines sell.
Sample itinerary. Itinerary will be customized for your group.
Day 0
Travel overnight from US or early morning from a European city
Day 1
Afternoon/Evening
-
Meet your private driver outside baggage claim.
-
Arrive at Hotel Imperiale/Omnia by 4pm.
-
Dinner at Hotel Ristorante at 8pm. Sleep at this hotel.
Day 2
Morning
-
Tour Ancient Rome, Colosseum.
Afternoon/Evening
-
Lunch in Jewish Ghetto at Nonna Betta., Art Galleria Borghese.
-
Dinner at Il Vineto.
-
Sleep at Hotel Imperiale.
Day 3
Morning
-
Religious Rome, Bernini works tour by foot.
Afternoon/Evening
-
Lunch Antica Osteria, Della Croce, Walk in prime shopping zone,
-
Via Del Corso…Gelato!!
-
Dinner at Otello.
-
Sleep at Hotel Imperiale.
Day 4
Morning
-
Bus Ride from Roma to Gildone/Campobasso, then Truffle Hunting.
Afternoon/Evening
-
Lunch /Dinner Combo at Agriturismo La Ginestra.
-
Sleep at Hotel San Giorgio.
Day 5
Morning
-
Cheese factory tour - Agnone.
Afternoon/Evening
-
Lunch in cheese factory, then Bell foundry tour, Dinner at Cousin’s Restaurant Cora de’ Zia.
-
Sleep at Hotel San Giorgio.
Day 6
Morning
-
Bus ride from Gildone/Campobasso to Napoli area.
Afternoon/Evening
-
Lunch/Wine Tasting at Cantina del /winery Vesuvio; Tour Pompeii. Dinner at Hotel Sporting.
-
Sleep at Hotel Sporting.
Day 7
Morning
-
Bus ride along Amalfi Coast.
Afternoon/Evening
-
Lunch at Mozzarella Farm Vannulo. Tour Paestum.
-
Bike ride for cyclists.
-
Pizza in Naples at Attilio Pizzeria!
-
Sleep at Hotel Sporting.
Day 8
Morning
-
Bus back to Rome from Napoli area.
Afternoon/Evening
-
Parting Lunch/Dinner – L’Archeologia in Via Appia.
-
Sleep at Hotel Imperiale.
Day 9
-
Checkout from Hotel Imperiale and buon viaggio to where you are going next!
Choose another Philìtaly Adventure to explore below
EXPLORE CENTRAL SOUTH ITALY
November 7-15, 2024
Starts in Rome and also
visit Vico Equense, Amalfi, Ravello, Paestum, Battipaglia, Pompei, Campobasso, Oratino and Agnone.
A group of curious travelers interested in places off the beaten path and not known to tourists, where the culture, food, wine and music are regionally preserved.
THE SPLENDORS OF CENTRAL AND
NORTHERN ITALY
June 25-July 4, 2024
This is a suggested itinerary for one or more people traveling. It can be modified by the travelers and price modified accordingly.
Starts in Rome and also
visit Ravenna, Ferrara, Bologna, Florence, Assisi and Farfa.
Customized experience for a private group.
Learn more about Playing for Pizza ▾
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Playing for Pizza: A Novel by John Grisham Published in 2012
American National Football League third string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, Rick Dockery becomes a national laughing-stock after what is considered the worst performance in NFL history. No other NFL team wants him after he is cut by the Browns.
Against all odds he lands a job as the starting quarterback for the Parma, Italy Mighty Panthers. The Parma Panthers are happy to have Rick, wanting an NFL player and not being selective about which former American NFL player they choose.
For Rick, not knowing anything about Parma and not speaking a word of Italian, a series of adventures ensue bringing with it a few surprises.
EXPLORE CENTRAL SOUTH ITALY
September 13-21, 2024
Starts in Rome and also
visit Vico Equense, Amalfi, Ravello, Paestum, Battipaglia, Pompei, Campobasso, Oratino and Agnone.
A group of curious travelers interested in places off the beaten path and not known to tourists, where the culture, food, wine and music are regionally preserved.
EXPLORE CENTRAL SOUTH ITALY
March 20-28, 2025
Starts in Rome and also
visit Vico Equense, Amalfi, Ravello, Paestum, Battipaglia, Pompei, Campobasso, Oratino and Agnone.
A group of curious travelers interested in places off the beaten path and not known to tourists, where the culture, food, wine and music are regionally preserved.
EXPLORE CENTRAL SOUTH ITALY
May 1-9, 2025
Starts in Rome and also
visit Vico Equense, Amalfi, Ravello, Paestum, Battipaglia, Pompei, Campobasso, Oratino and Agnone.
A group of curious travelers interested in places off the beaten path and not known to tourists, where the culture, food, wine and music are regionally preserved.
EXPLORE CENTRAL SOUTH ITALY
September 13-21, 2025
Starts in Rome and also
visit Vico Equense, Amalfi, Ravello, Paestum, Battipaglia, Pompei, Campobasso, Oratino and Agnone.
A group of curious travelers interested in places off the beaten path and not known to tourists, where the culture, food, wine and music are regionally preserved.
HEALTHCARE, WELL-BEING & HR EXECUTIVES IN ITALY
TBD 2025 and 2026
Starts in Berchidda (Olbia),
Sardinia and also visit San Teodoro, Berchidda, La Maddalena, Barbagia and Cagliari.
Open to the public, a group of professionals in healthcare management and human resource management exploring the very healthy Blue Zone of Sardinia.
O SOLO MIO - For solo or small group traveler(s)
Dates selected by client
Open to the public, an experience you define for yourself or a small group of travelers.
