Custom Trip Planning
Get your itinerary planned & travel deeper with the guidance of an Italy Expert
SAVE TIME AND FRUSTRATION
Online research leads you to endless option overload. Save hours of time and avoid making mistakes.
FORGET ABOUT LOGISTICS
Be fully present on your trip knowing every detail has been taken care of for you.
EXPERIENCE MEANINGFUL TRAVEL
Find a better balance between seeing the main sights and traveling deeper for a more authentic adventure.
How does it work?
Submit a short survey to help us understand the vision for your trip and any plans you've already made. You can choose one of our small group itineraries to customize or we can start from scratch.
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Hop on a free 20 min Exploration Chat to ask questions and find out what it looks like to work together.
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Submit your planning fee then hop on a personalized consultation to dive into your specific interests and develop an itinerary outline together.
Pour yourself a glass of wine while we do the work! We'll send your custom itinerary proposal to your inbox. You'll then have full flexibility to adjust it until it's perfect for you!
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Custom Italy Travel Planning
Services & Fees
Mezzo
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Up to 7 Travelers
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Consultation & Customized Travel Plan
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Research & Booking of 1 Accommodation per week
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Booking of Tours & Experiences (Mix of Private & Shared Activities)
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Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary Viewable on App or PDF
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Public Transportation Advice or Route Planning for Rental Car
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Airport Pick Up & Drop Off
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Restaurant Recommendations
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Our Guides to Hidden Gems, Museums, Shopping etc
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All Tickets Purchased for You (Transportation & Attractions)
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Pre-Departure Guide (Insight on Tipping, Packing, Culture, Plugs, Common Phrases, etc)
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Up to 2 rounds of revisions
Primo
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Up to 8+ Travelers
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Consultation & Customized Travel Plan
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Research & Booking of up to 4 Accommodations per week
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Booking of Private VIP and Behind-the-Scenes Tours & Experiences
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Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary Viewable on App or PDF
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Public Transportation Advice or Route Planning (if you have rental car)
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Airport Pick Up & Drop Off
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Booked Transfers with Private Drivers as needed
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Restaurant Reservations
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Our Guides to Hidden Gems, Museums, Shopping etc
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Suggested Plan for Free Time Based on Your Specific Interests
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Parking Advice & Lot Locations
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Alternative Itineraries (1 alternate per day) to accommodate different interests amongst the group
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Pre-Departure Guide (Insight on Tipping, Packing, Culture, Plugs, Common Phrases, etc)
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Up to 3 rounds of revisions
Other Additions
Last Minute Planning
If we have 90 days or less before your departure date, there will be an additional fee of $50 per day for Basico or Mezzo and $75 per day for Primo.
Experienced Trip Leader
Our experienced Trip Leaders serve as your on-the-ground guides, expertly managing logistics while fostering group chemistry. They provide local insights, handle any challenges, and ensure everyone feels welcome - especially valuable when travelers don't all know each other. This service can be added to your itinerary. Cost estimate upon request.
About Your Italy Expert
Sierra Busch, Founder of Creative Edge Travel
From my first taste of la dolce vita in 2011, I've never stopped exploring its many regions. From the tall mountains in the north to the sunny heel of the boot in the south, I've scoured maps for Italy's hidden secrets, connecting with locals and soaking up the authentic everyday life along the way. This passion led to a career in travel in NYC, where I worked for top agencies and startups, planning luxury vacations for VIP clients. With more attention given to the size of the hotel's bathroom than what lies outside the door, I felt my values did not align and started to dream of a deeper kind of travel. I opened Creative Edge Travel in 2017. My goal is to bring my guests meaningful travel experiences that will forever connect them to the genuine spirit of Italy that so many others miss. All while helping to keep fading traditions and villages alive!
From Our Customers
I cannot say enough about our memorable vacation planned by Creative Edge Travel! We were immersed into the beautiful world of Italian culture, including breakfast with a local artist, dinner at an ancient olive grove, cooking homemade pasta with a new friend at a gorgeous farmhouse and, best of all, making new friends in a foreign country. We could never in a million years have planned something like this on our own. Her wealth of connections to locals in Italy is truly remarkable. Creative Edge is the hidden secret to plan an Italian trip full of hidden treasures. We can't wait for Sierra to plan our next trip!
-Erin & Matthew, NYC