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It's time to Design Your Italy holiday, isn't it?

Our bespoke Italy trip planning service for families and couples makes travel effortless and unforgettable. We promise no pre-set tours or cookie-cutter itineraries, just a uniquely crafted Italian holiday built around your vision.

Trusted by families & couples from the UK, Australia, and North America.

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Your Italy Trip Planner That Delivers Far Beyond the Expected

Design Your Italy is a boutique travel planning company specialising in bespoke Italian travel design for families and couples. Built on the belief that your holiday should go far beyond the expected, we act as your dedicated Italy trip planner to curate seamless, deeply personalised experiences. We help discerning travellers trade “sightseeing hopping” for a lasting family legacy or a perfectly paced romantic Italy escape.

Our expert-led consultancy leverages insider knowledge to ensure your Italy holiday is as efficient as it is inspiring. Whether you are seeking culturally immersive, kid-friendly activities or a romantic private vintage car tour through Tuscany, we meticulously customise every detail to protect your time and peace of mind. From the iconic landmarks of Rome to off-the-beaten-path Italy, we deliver a one-of-a-kind holiday for families and couples that captures the authentic soul of Italy.

Three things we will never compromise on

Time

We believe time is the most valuable thing you can spend. We save your time.

Empathy

We embrace the digital world, but we remain human. We listen to you. 

Inspiration

We don’t sell trips, we are storytellers. We inspire your moments of delight.

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what we don't do

We don’t sell travel packages. We don’t have them, and we don’t need them. 

what we are good at

We adapt. No two trips are the same, and no two clients are either. See how we translate your interests into a seamless Italy holiday, and explore our Italy trip planning services designed to suit your personal style and pace.

Your Italy Holiday starts the moment we first connect

Three steps. No packages, no guesswork,  just your Italy, planned and built personally by Vanya, from the first conversation to the moment you land home.

WHY IT WORKS

✦ Fee-only — no commissions, ever
✦ Milan-based Italy trip planner — inside knowledge, not a travel desk
✦ In-house — every supplier chosen personally
✦ 100+ families and couples planned

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Your vision meets Vanya's local expertise

Every Italy trip we plan begins with a free 30-minute consultation. This is where we listen – your travel dates, your group, your pace, and what your perfect Italian day actually looks like. We assess route feasibility and seasonal availability before a single booking is made. No form, no obligation. Just a real conversation that shapes everything that follows.

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We build your Italy trip, booking by booking

Once your vision is agreed, we get to work building your bespoke Italy itinerary from the ground up in three layers. First, we secure your accommodation. Boutique hotels, private villas or masserie, booked directly with no markup. Then we handle every logistics element – private transfers, high-speed rail, ZTL-safe driving routes and airport pickups. Finally we source and confirm your experiences – private guides, food and wine experiences, artisan workshops across all 20 Italian regions. You approve each layer as we build. Nothing moves forward until you are completely happy.

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We stay with you throughout your Italy trip

Our Italy trip planning service doesn’t end when you depart. From the day you leave to the day you return home, we are with you. We adapt in real time. You never have to figure it out alone, and you never have to open a laptop to manage a problem. You just travel.

The Italy Trip Planner Behind Every Journey

I’m Vanya, founder of Design Your Italy and a hospitality professional who has spent years obsessing over what makes a trip to Italy truly unforgettable.

In 2019, after becoming a mother, I finally did the thing I’d been too afraid to do. I started my own company. Built on the belief that every trip is a deeply personal experience, and it deserves to be planned like one.

Since then, I’ve helped families and couples from across the world find their version of Italy. Not the postcard version. Theirs.

Vanya, your dedicated Italy Travel Advisor and founder of Design Your Italy, exploring Milan to curate custom holidays and Italy trip planning services.

Vanya

Founder, Design Your Italy

Stories from Our Travellers

What it actually feels like

"Personalised Planning, an Incredible Italian Escape"
Vanya planned our one-month family’s holiday throughout Italy on short notice, organising everything for us. Even when we were travelling, Vanya would talk to us on most days to adjust plans as needed. She was very patient and helped make our holiday one of the best we have ever had. We will use Vanya each time we go to Italy from now on!
Matthew G. (Australia)
"Curated holiday, stress-free, and attention to detail"​
Vanya made our trip to Italy unforgettable, taking away all the stress to be provide with a perfectly curated itinerary. Tailored for the whole family providing the perfect mix of sight seeing and fun filled activities for the children. The attention to detail and easy of use of the itinerary made it possible for us to all the have a relaxed family holiday!
Lisa B. (UK)
"Stress-Free Travel,Expert Planning,Tailored Support"​
Vanya from Design Your Italy ensured a seamless holiday, handling every detail—from booking prime accommodations to securing discounted train fares and attraction tickets. Her ongoing support during the trip, including rescheduling a missed Colosseum visit and offering assistance, made all the difference. From Venice to Naples, every aspect was carefully planned for convenience and value. If you're travelling to Italy, Vanya’s expertise is invaluable!
Karli S. (Australia)
"Flawlessly Curated, Effortless Exploration"​
Design Your Italy helped plan and organize a three-centre holiday in Milan, Lake Como, and Verona. They provided assistance with hotels, transport, and attractions. The team suggested unique itineraries and attractions we wouldn't have discovered on our own. Plans were adjusted as needed, and detailed files for each destination were provided. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would use their services again.
David R. (UK)
"Expertly Crafted, Perfectly Balanced"​
Vanya organised a fantastic tour of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, and Lake Garda, with great attention to detail. She ensured we had wonderful accommodations and insightful outings. We had an amazing time and will be asking her to plan our trip to Rome, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast next year.
Paul F. (UK)

Is this the right fit for you?

This IS for you if...

✓ You value connection and sacred time over a bargain-hunt.

✓ You are ready to invest in a transformative custom Italy holiday.

✓ You want to reclaim your time by handing over the Italy trip planning to a trusted expert.

✓ You seek an Italy holiday that becomes a lasting part of your life’s story.

This is NOT for you if

✕ You are looking for a budget-first travel option or the lowest-cost discount.

✕ You prefer the rigid schedule of large, generic Italy group tours.

✕ You want a quick “transactional” booking rather than a bespoke Italy trip design process.

✕ You aren’t ready to invest in a professional Italy trip planner to build your travel legacy.

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