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Ciao Amici

Name: Ciao Amici
Address: 11 Eastman Street, Cranford, NJ, 07016, US
Telephone: +19089319100
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

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Ciao Amici is more than just a tour operator — it’s an authentic bridge between America and Italy.
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🇮🇹 Ciao Amici | Your Italian Journey Starts Here ✨
🪡 Tailor-Made & Group Tours ✈️
❤️ Experience Italy like a local 🛵
📍 Cranford, NJ | 🌍 Discover Italy with us
👉 Schedule your FREE consultation 👇
🌐 www.ciaoamiciitaly.com We offer tailor-made travel experiences and exclusive group tours that let you experience Italy like a local. What sets us apart is our attention to detail and our deep connection to Italy: every itinerary is carefully crafted, blending iconic landmarks with hidden gems only an insider would know. Led by a team of Italian travel experts, Ciao Amici offers you an immersive experience that goes beyond just sightseeing. With us, you’re not a tourist — you’re a friend discovering Italy with those who truly live and love it. 🌍❤️

11/07/2026

Italy has a secret season. ☀️🍂

Every year around November 11th, the cold takes a short break. Italians call it l’estate di San Martino: St. Martin’s summer.

Legend says Saint Martin cut his cloak in half for a freezing beggar, and the sun came out to thank him. It has come back every November since.

And how do we celebrate? Vino novello, the first w**e of the harvest, and roasted chestnuts in paper cones on chilly piazzas.

🍷 “A San Martino, ogni mosto diventa vino.”
(By San Martino, every must becomes w**e.)

So tell us: castagne or vino? 👇
(Both is a perfectly acceptable answer.)

Want to experience Italy’s quiet seasons like a local, or learn the language behind its proverbs? Send us a DM or tap the link in bio.

10/30/2026

🇮🇹 Long before trick-or-treat, Italian villages had their own ways of welcoming the souls home:

🍬 In Sicily, kids wake up on November 2nd to gifts “from i morti”
🚪 In Sardinia, they knock door to door “for the little souls”
🎃 In Puglia, carved pumpkins and bonfires light up the night
🍪 In Milan, families bake “pan dei morti”
🌼 And everywhere: chrysanthemums, candles, and stories of those we love ♥️

Not fear. Just love that remembers.🕯️

Which tradition would you love to live in Italy? Or which one does your family still keep? Tell us below 👇

Send this to the friend who thinks Halloween is only American 😉

Want to experience Italy like a local, or learn the language behind these traditions? Send us a DM or tap the link in bio.

10/24/2026

She never said “I love you.”
She said “Mangia!” and filled your plate before you could say no. 🇮🇹

Our nonnas carried Italy across the ocean in a handful of words. We heard them a thousand times, at the stove, at the front door, around the Sunday table, but we almost never saw them written down.

Mangia. Bedda mia. Statt’accort. Basta. Cent’anni.

Swipe to see what they really meant. ❤️

Which word did your nonna say the most? Tell us in the comments. ✉️

And send this to the cousin who still hears “statt’accort” every time they leave the house. 😉

Ready to speak the language she spoke?
Tap the link in bio to find out more about our Italian classes. ♥️ 🇮🇹

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10/16/2026

🍂 AUTUMN IN ITALY.
A season to fall in love with. 🇮🇹

There is something truly special about Italy in autumn.
The golden light over the Tuscan hills. The quiet elegance of lakeside villages. The warm colors of the countryside, the timeless beauty of historic towns, and the pleasure of discovering local traditions one unforgettable experience at a time.

🍷 In Tuscany, savor the art of slow living among Renaissance villages, rolling hills, local w**es, and authentic culinary traditions.

🏞️ In Northern Italy, journey from the elegance of Lake Como to romantic Verona, the breathtaking Dolomites, and the timeless magic of Venice.

🌊 From Turin to the Cinque Terre, discover royal cafés, the celebrated w**e country of Barolo, and the colorful villages of the Ligurian Riviera.

Each journey reveals a different side of Italy, thoughtfully curated by Filomena to bring you closer to the places, flavors, and people that make this country so unforgettable.

✨ Which autumn in Italy would you choose?
Explore our boutique small-group journeys through the link in our bio.

10/10/2026

Viva Rahway! 🇮🇹
This Sunday, October 11, from 1 to 4 PM, Downtown Rahway celebrates its Italian heritage, and Ciao Amici will be there!

Stop by our table to play Scan & Win: two lucky winners will take home $200 off a small-group trip to Italy or one month of group Italian classes.
Free to enter, at our table only. Winners announced at 4 PM!

Bring the whole famiglia: pin your nonni’s region on our giant map of Italy, pick up our small-group tour itineraries and say ciao to Filomena. A presto! ❤️

📍 Main Street, Downtown Rahway

10/02/2026

Lonely Planet has just named Veneto one of its 25 Best in Travel 2027 destinations, shining a light on a region where art, history, w**e, mountains and timeless Italian beauty come together. 🇮🇹

And we smiled when we saw the places they chose to celebrate.
Venice. Verona. The Dolomites.
They are already part of the way we experience Northern Italy with Ciao Amici! ♥️

But there is a difference between seeing a destination and truly experiencing it.
In Venice, we slow down and discover the city beyond the postcard.
In Verona, we pair its timeless elegance with an intimate taste of Valpolicella.
And in the Dolomites, we leave the crowds behind and settle into the peaceful rhythm of mountain life in Moena.

Because for us, Italy has never been about simply checking places off a list.
It is about how a place makes you feel. Who you meet there. What you taste. What you discover when you take the road a little differently.

This is the spirit behind our Northern Italy journey — a carefully curated route from Milan to Lake Como, Verona, the Dolomites and Venice, designed to experience Northern Italy with the eyes of an insider, not a tourist.

Lonely Planet may have put Veneto in the spotlight.
We’ll take you a little deeper. ✨

🇮🇹 Discover our Northern Italy boutique travel through the link in our bio ♥️

09/28/2026

Beyond the crowded coastlines lies an Italy of quiet grandeur. ⛰️🥂

Northern Italy doesn’t shout—it whispers sophistication. It’s the stillness of morning mist over Lake Como, the rich heritage of a century-old Nebbiolo in Piedmont, and the dramatic pink twilight fading over the peaks of the Dolomites.

Our 10-Night Northern Italy Boutique Journey is designed for those who seek the country’s most refined, authentic soul without the friction of travel logistics. Filomena hand-picks every boutique stay, private driver, and exclusive tasting so you can experience the Italian North at a slow, meaningful pace.

No tour buses. No rigid schedules. Just pure, effortless Northern charm.

🇮🇹 Ready to experience the quiet side of luxury?
👉 Tap the link in our bio to explore the day-by-day Northern itinerary or DM us to connect directly with us.

09/18/2026

Two departures completely sold out.
One final summer chapter opens. 🍷✨

The response to our 2027 journeys has been overwhelming. To protect the intimate, slow-paced essence of our trips, Filomena refuses to expand group sizes.
Instead, we are opening a third exclusive departure: June 28 – July 8, 2027.

Ten nights designed for discerning travelers who want to experience Venice, Florence, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast with effortless elegance, private access, and zero logistical stress.

🇮🇹 Planning ahead for 2027?👉 Tap the link in our bio to view the day-by-day itinerary or DM us to connect directly with us.

09/11/2026

Two departures sold out. One final chapter opens. 🕊️

✨Thanks to your incredible response, our first two 2027 departure dates for Timeless Italy are officially DOUBLE SOLD OUT.

To protect the intimate, slow-paced nature of our group travel, Filomena refuses to expand group sizes.
Instead, we are delighted to announce a third, exclusive departure window: June 28 – July 8, 2027.

A flawless 10-night journey curated for discerning travelers who want to experience Italy’s essential masterpieces without the stress of generic crowds:
Venice: Floating palaces and hidden canals
Florence: Renaissance treasures and private culinary moments
Rome: Imperial majesty and Vatican wonders
Amalfi Coast: Sun-drenched cliffs, sea breezes, and private limoncello tasting.

Every single detail is hand-crafted for pure peace of mind.
🇮🇹 Ready to secure your seat at the table for 2027?👉

Tap the link in our bio to view the full itinerary or DM us.

09/04/2026

Italy speaks to those who take the time to read its hidden lines. 📖✨

From handwritten gelato menus in quiet village squares to poetry carved into ancient stone steps, the true magic of Italian culture isn’t found in automated translations. It lives in the subtle nuances, regional expressions, and quiet details that standard language apps will never teach you.

Learning Italian with Ciao Amici isn’t just about grammar—it’s an intimate, tailored journey into the very soul of our heritage. Guided by native expertise, our private online sessions bring the warmth, rhythm, and confidence of the language straight into your home.

Whether you’re preparing for a future escape or simply falling deeper in love with the culture through cinema, literature, and art, your story begins with a single word.

🇮🇹 Ready to unlock the true language of Italy?
👉 Tap the link in our bio to reserve your private lesson or send us a DM to start your journey.

Address

11 Eastman Street
Cranford, NJ
07016

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday	4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday	4pm - 8:30pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
Saturday	8:30am - 7pm

Telephone

+19089319100

Website

https://ciaoamiciitaly.com/

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