True Moments designs private journeys through Italy, from Florence, Rome and Venice to Abruzzo, Puglia, Sicily and the hill towns in between, with at least two or three nights in each place so you unpack once and settle in.
Italian, born and raised, and she has travelled widely. Cristina knows how to make Italy work for you, whatever your budget and however much time you have, from the places everyone should see to the ones most visitors never find.
About CristinaItaly's great cities and hidden hill towns, explored with private guides, stays chosen for you and effortless transfers, at a pace that suits you.
Experience lesser-known destinations at a comfortable pace, with unique experiences from bike trails along the Abruzzo coast, to unique stays in a masseria in Puglia, to day trips to Castelli Romani just outside of Rome where famous food, wine and vistas await.
Every season has its place. Tell us when you can travel and we will choose the regions that suit it best.
Mild, green and bright. Rome, Florence, Tuscany and the lakes are at their best, and Puglia is warm without the summer crowds.
Best by the sea, on the lakes or up in the mountains. The cities are hot and busy, and around mid-August many local restaurants and shops close.
Warm days, the grape harvest and a table full of the season's food. Piemonte, Tuscany, Puglia and Sicily are all lovely.
Quiet streets, shorter queues and long lunches. Rome, Naples and Sicily are the mildest, and the cities are at their most local.
Small things that make a big difference to how a trip feels.
Go early or late. The famous sights are calmest first thing in the morning and again late in the afternoon. Midday is when the tour groups arrive.
Book the big visits ahead. The Vatican Museums, the Uffizi and the Last Supper in Milan can sell out weeks or months in advance, so we reserve them for you early.
Eat when Italians eat. Lunch is usually from about half past twelve and dinner rarely starts before eight. A restaurant pushing full menus at six is often catering to tourists.
Stay in the smaller town. Base yourself in a quieter place nearby and visit the famous one for the day. You get the sights, and the evenings to yourself.
If you have already seen the great cities, these are the places we suggest next.
Tell us how you wish to travel.