ABOUT  ME

My name is Giancarlo Durante  I was born in Saronno, a city near Milan, in 1944.  I have a University degree in English Language and Literature. I worked in Italy for Citibank/Citicorp for 25 years where I made quite a good career . After  retirement I have started to study in the tourist field and, in the year 2005, I  passed the State examination to be a licensed Tour Manager/Tour Leader  ( Accompagnatore Turistico). For about three years I have escorted small groups of 2-6 (max 6 persons) of  tourists around Milan , the Northen Region of Italy and the Lake area ,  Rome and the Central Region - Umbria and  Tuscany-  with some visits to Pompei, Sorrento and the Amalfi coast. The feedback from these groups was very positive and  so this  encouraged me to continue showing my beautiful country and to open this web site.

My specialty is guiding small groups, maximum of six, who would like visit Italy in comfort without spending a fortune . I have particularly enjoyed working with middle aged groups ( 50-plus)

To avoid stress, my suggestion has been to alternate one day of intensive sightseeing together with me with one day of  relaxation or moderate activity with or without my guidance. This schedule  will also depend upon the number of days you have for your visit.

MY SERVICES

 My van, a Mercedes  V280,  is quite comfortable  for 6 persons plus myself.  I can drive you around and show you places and explain what they are. You will not have to think about taxi, bus, train and other transfers.  I can come to the airport and, from that moment, all transfers and  visits to major places of interest ( but also those “off the beaten track”) ) will be easy for you.  I will be your counsellor in finding budget restaurants and, if necessary, a moderate hotel. I will consult with you about your personal itinerary, which you can plan – or we can plan together - to suit your own interests.