Gianluca Canalicchio

Gianluca Canalicchio was born and raised in Rome, where his parents moved in 1960 from Umbria, when they left their life of hard work on their farm in search of new opportunities. He has a degree in accounting, speaks four languages (Italian, Spanish, French, and English), and loves dancing, singing opera, and cooking. Gianlucca is a devoted follower of the Italian food channel, Gambero Rosso, and friend to many noted chefs. "My cooking teacher is my mother, whose love for cooking always amazed me. She's from Umbria, the region of truffles, pigs, game, and roasted meat. I opened a pizza restaurant in Rome and a restaurant in San Francisco, but the problem is I prefer to be a client, not a chef!" Besides enjoying trip leading as a profession, he loves taking people to his favorite off-the-beaten-path places and introducing them to the local people.

Upcoming Trips:

Mountains and Legends of Romania, June 6-17, 2010
Ultimate Dolomites, July 6-17, 2010
Mountains and Legends of Romania, August 15-26, 2010
Mountains and Legends of Romania, September 12-23, 2010
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail, October 2-9, 2010
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail, October 16-23, 2010

Client Testimonials:


So relaxed, genial, sensitive, happy, he immediately and throughout the trip sets a tone for fun! D. Morse, Providence RI Gianluca is one of the best Trip Leaders I have had the pleasure to know. N. Seweryn, Howard PA Gianluca is congenial, hard working, funny, light hearted, and loves to have fun. I would like to sign up on his other trips. He kept us in good spirits and made sure we were all happy. S. Goldberg, New York NY He is fantastic! Positive, upbeat, and fun. The best! C. Goldberg, Littleton CO Gianlucca was wonderful and entertaining us with opera and dancing. He was also very easy going and pleasant. He was very knowledgeable about the region, food and wine. Dawn Fallon, Ashland, OR
Tuscany to the Sea Gianluca was charming, very helpful and professional. Elaine Maltz, La Jolla, CA
Hiking in the Dolomites
Gianluca was a great leader with a good sense of humor. I would love to have him lead another trip for me. Gretchen Bell, Los Gatos, CA
Hiking in the Dolomites Gianlucca had a passion for all things Tuscan and Italian. Tom Flanagan, Sarasota, FL
Tuscany to the Sea Gianluca Canalicchio is the consummate professional. Meg Walsh, New York, NY Gianluca Canalicchio was superb, knowledgeable, hard working, and caring. Alan Press, Demarest, WI Gianluca Canalicchio is the consummate professional. Meg Walsh, New York NY
Mountains & Legends of Romania Gianluca was superb, knowledgeable, hard working, and caring. Alan Press, Demarest WI
Mountains & Legends of Romania Gianluca is a doll! He was great fun and great support and help to all. Sally Wissel, Atlanta GA
Hiking Haute Provence This was my third trip with Gianluca and I hope to do more with him! Larry Westmoreland, Edmond OK
Mountains & Legends of Romania