Offering “pure Italian experiences,” Charme & Adventures wants you to see Italy through the eyes of locals. Italian journalist, sportsman and documentary producer Renato Cepparo, who learned the intricacies of planning great trips while organizing mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas, creating the Stramilano Milan spring marathon and forming the first Italian expedition to Antarctica, founded the company.

Now, the family-run company provides an insider’s understanding of this spectacularly beautiful country through luxury experiences and enriching encounters. The company’s website includes the statement, “We sculpt experiences to suit your heart’s desire,” and this mission is embodied in a personal approach to trip planning, local knowledge and attention to the particular interests of the traveler. General categories include Adventure & Outdoors, Art & Culture, Fashion & Design, Food & Wine and Romance & Passion. Go truffle hunting in Piedmont, take a cooking lesson in Cinque Terre, go boating on Lake Como and explore the medieval architecture and its Arab influences in the town of Amalfi on the Amalfi Coast. Private Prada shopping excursions, discovering the secret gardens of Venice or discovering Italy’s best spa traditions are just a few of the many available activities. Opulent and elegant luxury lodging and a heady mix of local and gourmet dining are all part of the experience. Beyond leisure travel, the team at Charme & Adventures is also adept at planning incentives, meetings and events.