My 2 sisters and I brought our 81-year-old Mom to Calabria to explore where her family was from. Our experience with Danilo far exceeded any expectations we had...I would give him 10 stars if I could! He spent time before we arrived researching and planning, and provided an incredible experience for us. We explored the town my great-grandparents were from, met the mayor and his council, received copies of birth and marriage records, and more! He was our driver, guide, and translator...and was so warm and engaging. From the amazing meals to emotional family moments...he provided an unforgettable 2 days that we will cherish forever!

I have relied on guides in more than 30 countries, and Danilo is one of the best. Danilo’s many 5- star reviews share the themes of warmth, knowledge, helpfulness, and exceeding expectations. For many of us, returning “home” to Calabria for the first time is an emotional experience. It also can be complicated and logistically difficult to discover the past and navigate the present. My son and I felt like Danilo was gently holding our hands, from guiding the initial family research to walking us into city hall to receive my grandfather’s birth certificate. He also arranged a home chef and a wilderness hike. Despite the very professional marketing material, this is an owner-operated business. If you hire the company, you get the boss.

We cannot say enough good things about our trip. Danilo planned a 2 week adventure for us encompassing ancestral villages and things we would never have discovered on our own. It has been the trip of a lifetime. We will return and hopefully Danilo will help us make the next trip as wonderful as this one. We recommend 5 stars