6 Steps: From planning, to touring, to returning home

Note: Each Divora tour is unique. Below is an example of a typical week-long stay with us, but your tour will be tailor made, of course

Step 1
Flights

Flights are plentiful. As long as you get to Rome, by all means, use any airline you prefer, however, I do highly recommend just one layover, as it makes your trip that much more quick and comfortable. We prefer you to arrive in Rome as well rested as possible so we may hit the ground running ;) If you need advice and assistance, I can help you navigate through the myriad flights available to Italy, so that it is as brainless as possible for you to reach me.

Promotion: One of the benefits of choosing (and sticking to) one airline, is the miles and points you accumulate as you fly with them. You get even more benefits if you use their dedicated credit card to make purchases. I have my trusty Delta Airlines American Express Card. This referral link will take you to the card’s application page which, upon approval, will gift you with numerous extra miles: Delta Airlines American Express Card

Step 2
Pre-trip meeting

Part of what I offer you as a Divora traveler, is the pre-trip planning sessions in person (or over the phone, Zoom or email, for travelers who are not in my location). Our final meet-up usually happens around 1 month prior to departure, when plans will have been set and ready to be revealed. This will fully prepare you for the trip as I will provide maps, travel information about our area, helpful phone numbers and addresses, the full itinerary showing our exact activities for the week and much more. One months later, we’ll all meet again in Rome!

Step 3
Your arrival

Once you land in Italy (the exact airport will be based on your chosen tour) you will take an licensed taxi (lined up outside of arrivals) or private driver (which I will have to arrange for you should you choose this upgraded option). Your destination address will be our lodging.

Remember that check in is normally in the afternoon so plan your flight accordingly, or prepare to wait in a caffe’ for your lodging to become available (I will help you get comfortable, don’t worry). Upon entry into your lodging, if we are stying in an independent apartment or villa, you will be received by a generous spread of meats, cheeses, fruits, breads, water and wine, so you can settle into your home-away-from-home and recharge a bit. If your lodging is a hotel, on-site staff will take care of you as you settle in. Once in, you’ll relax and rest up until we meet for our first easy-going happy hour and dinner.

Living like the locals, immersed in the culture, is one of the key elements of my Divora adventures! You'll feel like you're part of the local culture and people in no time, as you explore it alongside myself and your traveling companions. If you choose a city-focused tour, your lodging will be located in the historical center, walking distance from all of the beautiful streets and piazza, museums and sites, restaurants and shopping. If you choose a country-focused tour, your lodging will be either set in the historic center of towns/villages or in a fully furnished villa with working kitchen for in-home culinary activities. Regardless, your space is private to you, comfortable, clean and typical of where we will be.