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Discover my Italy is a boutique travel company offering authentic and out-of-the-ordinary experiences in Italy.

Discover my Italy is the premier authority in crafting exceptional travel experiences to one of the world's most fascinating destinations - Italy. With 35 years of experience in the travel industry, and the last 25 exclusively focused on Italy, Owner and Host Giovanna Chiti is a recognized expert in Italian travel, renowned for her insider knowledge, extensive network, and personal touch. At Discover my Italy, we believe that travel is an art, and we take pride in curating unique and high-quality trips for our clients. We personally experience and vet the hotels, sites, tours, and travel services we recommend, and have full confidence in their operators based on longstanding relationships. Our network extends far and wide – from exclusive 5-star hotels to small boutiques, unique tours, treks, wineries, and specialty excursions. Our Italian providers have a great reputation for quality, performance, and integrity. Our insight, passion, and ability to connect with clients have earned Discover my Italy a reputation as a trusted and knowledgeable Italian travel resource. We are proud to be Philadelphia's most trusted and sought-after Italian travel expert. Let us assist you in planning your extraordinary trip to Italy today! Whether it's a romantic getaway to Tuscany, a culinary tour of Piedmont, or an adventure in Sicily, we'll create a tailor-made itinerary that exceeds your expectations and fulfills your travel dreams. For more information, please visit http://discovermyitaly.com. If you or anyone you know is interested in traveling to Italy, please contact me, Giovanna Chiti, at [email protected]. Specialties: Custom and small group tours, family reunions, small incentives, retreats, honeymoons, villa rentals, and all regions of Italy. Favorite regions: Piedmont for its Barolo wine and white truffle, and Sicily for its unique blend of history, culture, and cuisine.

11/04/2026

After our Opera tour, Giovanna is in Milan with her mother, Kathleen, eagerly awaiting the start of our fashion tour tonight!

Let the Milan fashion adventure begin!

11/03/2026

Piedmont in November is a feast in every sense of the word.

This is one of Giovanna’s favorite trips, and it is easy to see why.

We’ll spend our days tasting white truffles in Alba, visiting Barolo and Barbaresco producers, sampling fresh cheeses at a family farm and lingering over wonderful meals made with the flavors of the season.

There will be baci di dama with hazelnut cream, legendary w**es, rolling hills, vineyards and even a private visit to a beautifully preserved castle, guided by the Marchesa whose family has lived there for six centuries.

And at the end of the day, we return to a lovely Relais surrounded by vineyards and hazelnut groves.

November 4–9, 2027. https://discovermyitaly.com/sg-tours/piedmont-2/

Five days of Piedmont at its most delicious.

10/30/2026

A week of opera in Italy sounds rather wonderful already.

Add Milan, Parma and Busseto, beautiful theaters, great art, memorable meals and conversations with people who love music as much as you do, and it becomes something very special.

Our 2027 Opera Tour will take place from October 21–27, with three performances at the heart of the journey:

Verdi’s Stiffelio in Busseto
Verdi’s La Traviata in Parma
Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia at La Scala in Milan

Michael Bolton will once again join us, sharing his knowledge and insights along the way.

And between performances, Giovanna has planned time to explore Parma and its countryside, discover Busseto and Teatro Verdi, enjoy Milan and, of course, leave a little room simply to wander.

October 21–27, 2027. https://discovermyitaly.com/sg-tours/opera-2/

A beautiful week for anyone who believes music is even better when you travel for it. 🎶

10/27/2026

Piedmont in the fall is one of Giovanna’s favorite Italian pleasures.

The hills of the Langhe turn golden, Alba celebrates its famous white truffles, and the days seem perfectly made for long lunches, beautiful w**es and drives through the countryside.

For our 2027 Piedmont journey, Giovanna has brought together many of the things she loves about this region: the Alba White Truffle Fair, family-run w**eries, wonderful Barolo, artisan cheeses and a lovely country relais surrounded by vineyards and woods.

It is a few days devoted to good food, good w**e and the pleasure of enjoying Italy slowly.

10/20/2026

Palazzo Reale is hosting Dalí and Fashion, an exhibition exploring the fascinating relationship between Salvador Dalí and the world of fashion.

More than 200 works and objects bring together painting, photography, clothing, jewelry and design.

It feels particularly at home in Milan, a city where art and fashion have always had a rather interesting conversation.

Giovanna has always believed that the best journeys leave room for discoveries that were never on the original list. This could certainly be one of them.

10/15/2026

Every year, on the feast of Sant’Ambrogio, Teatro alla Scala opens its new season. In 2026, the honor goes to Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello, conducted by Myung-Whun Chung.

For Milan, the opening of La Scala is much more than a night at the opera. It is part of the rhythm and tradition of the city itself.

And for those who love music, history and Italian elegance, there are few more evocative places to experience them together.

10/12/2026

There is no single way to experience the Italian Lakes.

You might spend a morning crossing the water by boat, an afternoon wandering through the gardens of a historic villa, and the next day discovering a quiet lakeside town you had never heard of before.

Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Garda… each has its own personality.

This is why Giovanna loves creating custom journeys here. The pleasure is not in seeing everything. It is in choosing exactly the right places, at exactly the right pace, for you.

Sometimes the most beautiful Italian journeys begin with one simple question: How would you like to spend your days?

10/04/2026

Italy’s greatest treasures are not always found in museums or monuments.

Sometimes they live in the hands of a truffle hunter, in the gestures of a Neapolitan pizzaiuolo, or in the workshop of a master violin maker in Cremona.

These traditions, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, are part of what makes Italy so special: knowledge, skills and stories passed from one generation to the next.

And for us, discovering Italy also means meeting the people who keep these traditions alive.

09/30/2026

From the Italian Lakes to the Riviera, a journey through the art of la dolce vita. 🇮🇹

Imagine a leisurely morning overlooking Lake Como, a private boat ride to a magnificent historic villa, or an afternoon wandering through the colorful villages of the Italian Riviera.

Perhaps a stop in Milan for a little shopping and a wonderful dinner, followed by a pesto-making class overlooking the beautiful bay of Portofino.

This is the inspiration behind Giovanna’s suggested custom itinerary, combining the elegance of Italy’s Northern Lakes with the relaxed charm of the Riviera, from Lake Maggiore to Santa Margherita and the Cinque Terre.

Every journey is thoughtfully tailored to your interests, your travel companions, and your own preferred pace.

Two extraordinary regions. One beautifully curated Italian escape.
Discover Our Custom Journeys: https://discovermyitaly.com/custom-travels/

09/28/2026

An island, a magnificent palace, and a little Italian magic.

Welcome to Isola Bella, one of the most enchanting treasures of the Italian Lakes. Set in the waters of Lake Maggiore, this extraordinary island is home to a magnificent Baroque palace and spectacular terraced gardens, where white peacocks wander among flowers and elegant statues.

And this is just one of the wonderful places awaiting you on our Italian Lakes & Verona Tour.

Join Giovanna for a journey through romantic lakeside villages, historic villas, breathtaking gardens, and the pleasures of Italian life, all experienced at a leisurely pace.

September 17–26, 2027

Discover our Italian Lakes & Verona Tour https://discovermyitaly.com/sg-tours/lakes/

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