Group Experiences for Solo Travelers
Experience the Italian way of life through local eyes, in the most immersive and seamless way possible.
Join a small group with other like-minded Ciao travelers on one of our insider journeys. Led by an Italian host (often one of Ciao Andiamo’s co-owners), these multi-day adventures delve deep into the regions of Italy, beyond the major cities and tourist attractions.
From private tours and tastings to curated dinners and truffle hunts, our Italian experts create journeys that are best enjoyed with like-minded new friends as you traverse Italy’s most gorgeous sites.
We take care of everything, from accommodations and logistics to daily excursions and meals. All you have to do is show up!
Join one of our current Insider Journeys
Ciao’s Grand Tour of Italy
Oct 11 - 22, 2026
Apr 5 - 16, 2027
Oct 18 - 29, 2027
Rome, Assisi, Florence, Verona & Venice
12 days, 11 nights
Experience the best that Italy has to offer, from the major cities of Rome, Florence, Verona, and Venice to the medieval villages of Umbria and Tuscany. Uncover the history and culture of each city, enjoy wine tasting in the famous Chianti area, learn how Balsamic vinegar has been made for centuries, and discover the iconic local cuisine every region has to offer.
Book Club With a View
Oct 12 - 18, 2026
Florence, Umbria
7 days, 6 nights
Join us for a journey with author Michelle Damiani through the heart of Italy, where great stories, unforgettable meals, and beautiful landscapes intertwine. Explore cultural treasures and off-the-beaten path neighborhoods in Florence. Immerse yourself in the green hills of Umbria, with vineyard lunches, village strolls, and hands-on culinary experiences. This exclusive small group tour comes with a unique twist: a lively travel book club! Over relaxed breakfasts and evening aperitivi, gather for fun, informal discussions about books inspired by the places you’ll visit—sharing ideas, laughs, and travel reflections along the way. Guests will also have the option to join a casual travel journaling workshop to help make this and future travel adventures unforgettable.
Wondering why you’d travel all the way to Italy to read? Don’t worry – this is vacation, not school! The set up is just like a regular book club. First you’ll read the books on your own at home, and then you’ll get to visit the places you’ve read about with a group of fellow book lovers.
The Ciao Difference
Hand-selected Hotels
Expert Local Guides
Dedicated Tour Leader
Insider Access
Wine and Dine with Locals
Private Tours
Join curated group activities and enjoy solo free time to explore as you please!
Private Guided Tours
Cooking Classes
Local Meals
Free Time for You to Explore
Traveler Stories
The tour guides and drivers are so friendly, brilliant, personable, and after just 10 minutes you feel like you've known them for years.
We cannot thank you enough for all that you did, from our tour guides to the wonderful recommendations at each location.
Your guides made our trip one of a kind, and we enjoyed every minute with them.
