We had an amazing trip! Maria really set up some wonderful experiences in Umbria for us, we especially enjoyed the private food event up in the hills of Umbria. Very happy she added Orvieto onto our first (arrival) day. Our hike on the Walk of the Gods was spectacular with tremendous views. Our guide for this hike […]| CIU Travel
EXTRAORDINARY! I am an experienced and if I say so myself, a super critical traveler. Maria and her team went beyond my expectations. The guides were| CIU Travel
I cannot say enough good things about our recent trip to Italy planned by Maria Gabriella Landers. I traveled with my husband and 9-year-old son to Umbria and Rome. When Maria recommended making restaurant reservations in the weeks before our trip, I was too overwhelmed to even begin to choose, so asked her if she […]| CIU Travel
A terrific time was had by my husband and me. There were a couple of glitches and it was wonderful to have help from our concierge. A drastically delayed flight was no problem when the driver could be easily contacted and kept apprised of our ever later arrival. The hotels were exactly what we wanted. When […]| CIU Travel
I cannot thank Maria Landers enough for planning the perfect trip for my wife and I and our dear friends! Our trip included stays in Lucca, Siena, Florence and Lake Como. We experienced wonderful tours, cooking classes and wineries. It is impossible to pick a favorite experience because there were so many. We loved our vineyard lunch and tour at Balzini, […]| CIU Travel
This was my second trip to Italy with Maria Gabriella Landers. The trip was wonderful. Maria crafted the perfect, personalised itinerary. The guides and drivers were knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. Our itinerary had us sightseeing many little towns in Umbria and everything went off without a hitch. Meticulous planning. Beautiful hotels, wonderful food and wine experiences, […]| CIU Travel
As we bid farewell to the previous year, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and trust in CIU Travel. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to have led you on journeys of discovery in Italy and Switzerland. 2025 is a Jubilee Year in the Catholic church and tourists […]| CIU Travel
The olives of Casa Gola have been harvested, pressed, filtered, and are now ready to make their journey to the US as an exquisite extra virgin olive oil. The first shipment will be available for shipping from or pickup in New Haven, Connecticut soon. Luciana Cerbini of Casa Gola has once again produced a superior, […]| CIU Travel
When we decided to work with CIU Travel for our complicated trip to Venice and our friends’ wedding at Lake Maggiore, we were hoping for some expert help with logistics – but WOW, did we get that and so much more! The entire experience wasn’t just swanky, it was smooth as silk white glove. Seamless […]| CIU Travel
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable journey to Italy from October 10-14, 2024, for Teatro Regio di Parma’s annual Festival Verdi. There, we’ll celebrate our passion for Maestro Verdi, the incredible food and wine of the Emilia-Romagna region, and our shared camaraderie. International Friends of Festival Verdi’s mission is to promote […]| CIU Travel