Andiamo! Citalia Magazine Spring/Summer 2023

Embrace your
Inner Explorer
with Citalia’s Personal Travel Planners
Discover where our Personal Travel Planners go exploring in Italy when they’re not crafting your tailor-made holiday!
Venice
“Walk away from the San Marco area and get
lost in the lanes. You will always get back to the
centre, guided by the Campanile di San Marco!
Only open in the mornings, it’s worth getting
up early to watch all the locals at the fruit and
seafood market. From here, take a little foot
gondola and cross the main waterway dodging
all the other boats. If you are brave you can
stand up like the locals! Venture to Giardini
della Marinaressa for its unusual art sculptures,
and the quieter surrounding streets with tasty
little restaurants.”
Linda Kulka
Personal Travel Planner
Ischia
“Opposite Naples, the
understated island of Ischia
offers so much to the intrepid
spirit. I keep going back as
I’m always amazed every
time. Despite being a very
dry volcanic island, it has
beautiful tropical gardens like
La Mortella Gardens, where
classical music is played all
year round. I love the natural
spas and beaches, as well as
the unique borgos and castles
like Castello Aragonese in
Ischia Porto, and charming
fishing villages like St. Angelo.”
Sorrento
“The town of Sorrento is amazing for
exploring, filled with pretty cobbled streets
and amazing eateries where you can try
the best Italian cuisine. I love to get lost
round the back streets that lead down to
the Marina Grande with its pretty view
over the Bay of Naples. I recently stumbled
across a secret lemon garden, tucked away
just a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Tasso.
Filled with the most beautiful lemon trees,
locals were making limoncello and offering
tastings. This is a real hidden gem!”
Erin Bridewell
Personal Travel Planner
Artan Prifti
Personal Travel Planner
Cinque Terre
“Take the Cinque Terre Express from La Spezia, a train that allows you to visit the five unmissable
towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso, or by traghetto (water ferry).
If you’re up for a hike then there’s a seven mile-long main footpath with smaller paths connecting
them. My personal favourite is the hiking trail Sentiero Azzurro, from Vernazza to Monterosso.
Put on your hiking boots and start early in the morning as it can get very busy and you’ll want to
take your time. The views are beautiful throughout, with small vineyards, streams, and cliff drops.”
Romina Locci
Personal Travel Planner
Puglia
“From the scenic countryside dotted with unique
trulli houses and the crystal-clear waters off
the Adriatic Coast, to the quaint, whitewashed,
hilltop towns with their cobbled streets and
stunning views, Puglia offers something for
everyone and is definitely my favourite region
of Italy for exploring!”
Cassie Harris
Personal Travel Planner
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