Committed to delivering Un’avventura dell’anima,
an adventure of the soul, for each of our travelers.
Meet the heart and Soul of Italy, seaside and in the hills.
Email Marilyn at Marilyn@TakeMeHomeItaly.com for information.
Join us!An Adventure of the soul
For most people, traveling to Italy is a once in a lifetime experience.
My goal is to make sure that experience is a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Let's plan your custom Italian travel adventure, completely unique to your travel wants and needs.
I have experienced more travel adventures in Italy than most people.
This allows me find the best of Italy for your personal adventure.
I have resided in Italy since January of 2016.
That means I have everyday experiences to help you make your travel go smoothly.
Because I have lived in both the United states and Italy, I know how La Dolce Vita, the sweet life of slow living, in Italy differs from how we Americans typically live.
That will make your transition to Italian time and lifestyle easier.
The experiences I have gathered help you choose the best options for your travel.
Explore Italy beyond typical tourist offerings.
Italy is full of unusual, unique options for you to enjoy.
Because of the friends I have made across Italy, you choose from multiple partners guaranteed to provide the best Italian experience.
I only refer my travelers to hotels and businesses I can be certain will provide you with adventures you will treasure.
There you can discover different, unique experiences, festivals and travel ideas to help you hone in on what you truly want to experience.
Going to Italy but want to do your own thing? Take Me Home Italy will do all the planning so you can stay independent!
Susan Nelson
Marilyn created an itinerary for us when my daughter was coming from NY for a visit. We were living in Parma at the time but wanted to show Kim the Italian Riviera.
She helped me with train trickets, airport lodging, and our 5 day stay in Rapallo. While I did the bookings myself, I appreciated all the options she gave me. Our stay in Rapallo was fantastic and Marilyn met the 3 of us there since she lives in Chiavari, just a short train ride away. We spent the day seeing the sights and enjoying Rapallo.
An added plus is that Marilyn and I became close friends and we ended up moving to Rapallo 6 months later! I would highly recommend the services of Marilyn Ricci and TAKE ME HOME ITALY to anyone seeking expert travel planning experience.
Nancy M.
I'm writing to thank you for planning the "trip of a lifetime" for my family. When I thought about taking my family of 15 to Italy, I could not imagine where to start or how I could possibly plan a 2-week trip for that many people. I believe it was divine intervention that day we met at the Festa Italiana in St. Paul MN. If I hadn't stopped at your booth, our trip would still be an unfulfilled dream, waiting to happen.
From the bus, waiting at the airport to take us to our first lodging, to the flight home from Venice, the arrangements were fantastic. You did an excellent job of planning all the transportation and lodging, down to the smallest detail. With our family of 15, ranging in age from 73 to 10, you gave importance to every consideration.
Everything went like clockwork (except for our own little mistakes) in the lodging and traveling within Italy. Our apartments were in great locations, and the accommodations were clean and easily accessible for us. The proprietors were cordial and welcoming, too. The tours in Rome and Florence that you arranged were perfect for our group. Everyone, old and young, found them informative and enjoyable.
Marilyn, we are so grateful to you for handling all the planning and details for this trip. It gave us the freedom to enjoy it immensely, without worrying about anything. If anyone had a question, we could easily refer to the clear information in the well-written itinerary you provided.
Grazie mille for the trip of a lifetime!
Kathy Whitney
St. Paul, MN
