Private Travel Companion · Italy Tailor Made

Discover Italy
Your Way

with Federico Prelati — your personal Italian guide

Bespoke journeys through Italy's most beautiful regions — crafted around you, accompanied by a knowledgeable local, free from crowds and cookie-cutter tours.

About Your Guide

A Life Shaped by Travel

Federico was born in Lazio into an Umbrian family and has spent decades travelling across Italy, Europe, and the world — both as a passionate explorer and as a humanitarian professional working in some of the world's most challenging environments (Sudan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and more).

"Having lived abroad for many years, I understand first-hand what it means to navigate a foreign country. Now I want to share the beauty of mine — authentically."

Now settled near Lake Como with his family, Federico has earned his official Tourist Guide Certification (2025) and brings together a lifetime of curiosity, warmth, and local knowledge to create unforgettable Italian experiences.


He loves cooking (his homemade tagliatelle and tiramisù classes are legendary), trekking, skiing in the Dolomites, canoeing, and snorkelling — and he's happy to weave any of these passions into your itinerary.

Where We Go

Regions & Destinations

From Umbria's mystic hilltowns to the Alpine grandeur of the Dolomites, Federico covers the most captivating corners of northern and central Italy — plus the Swiss shores of Lugano.

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Umbria & Lazio
Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, Orvieto, Rome's hidden hinterlands
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Tuscany
Val d'Orcia, Siena, hill towns, olive groves and wine estates
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Liguria
Cinque Terre, the Ligurian Riviera, coastal villages
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Dolomites
Val di Fassa, Val di Fiemme, Primiero — four seasons of wonder
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Veneto
Venice, Verona, Lake Garda and the Euganean Hills
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Lombardy & Swiss Lakes
Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and surrounding villages

The Service

What You Get

Tailored Itinerary Design

Your trip planned around your interests, pace, and group needs — no compromises.

Booking Support

Hotels, trains, ferries, restaurants — all reserved directly in your name, no markup.

Full-Time Companion

Federico travels with you every day, facilitating transport, communication, and discoveries.

Airport / Station Transfers

Pick-up at arrival and drop-off at departure, tailored to group size and location.

Cultural Interpretation

Local context, food culture, history and hidden stories — the Italy you won't find in guidebooks.

Special Needs Welcome

Accessible travel and personalised care for those with specific requirements — quoted on request.

Cooking Classes

Optional homemade pasta and tiramisù classes with Federico — a true taste of Italian life.

Active Adventures

Trekking, skiing, canoeing, snorkelling — for those who like to explore beyond the tourist trail.

How It Works

Four Simple Steps

1
Reach Out
Share your dates, group size, wishlist, and any special needs.
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Co-Design
Federico presents options and you shape the perfect itinerary together.
3
Book Direct
All accommodation and transport booked in your name — zero middlemen.
4
Travel & Enjoy
Federico joins you from day one and makes every moment seamless.

Investment

Guide Service Rates

All travel costs (accommodation, transport, food & drink) are booked directly by you at cost — Federico simply accompanies you. His fee covers full-time guidance for the entire trip duration.

Low Season
250
per day · guide fee
October – February
(excluding Christmas & New Year)
High Season
350
per day · guide fee
March – September
+ Christmas & New Year period
✦  All travel bookings are made directly in your name, at cost, with no commissions added. The guide fee is the only charge from Federico. Groups up to ~5 people. Special needs services quoted individually.

Beyond the Itinerary

Federico's Passions — Available to You

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Cooking Class
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Trekking
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Skiing
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Canoeing
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Snorkelling

Ready to Explore Italy?

Contact Federico with your travel dates, group size, and dream destinations. He'll reply with tailored options to start building your perfect trip.

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Phone / WhatsApp / Signal +39 348 400 0848
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Based in Castelnuovo Bozzente, Como