Lisa Halderman

Lisa Halderman, a Californian, experienced Italy in 1973 as a high school exchange student. She earned her degree in Italian Literature, completing her final year at the University of Padua. Her studies have immersed her in the world of Italian art, architecture, politics, and history. An avid gardener, Lisa also has a strong interest in natural history. She is married to an Italian whose family has lived in the small hill town of San Gimignano, Italy, for countless generations, and they have a son. Lisa and her Italian family divide the year between San Francisco and Tuscany, where she goes through every outdoor market with a fine tooth comb.

Upcoming Trips:

Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany, April 16-24, 2010
Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany, September 3-11, 2010
Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany, September 18-26, 2010
Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany, October 1-9, 2010

Client Testimonials:


Lisa made this trip so enjoyable. With her knowledge and her energy and outgoing personality, she made this trip one of the best I’ve been on. This Tuscany trip was so much better than my previous trips to the same area. K. McCraney, Gainesville GA Lisa was dynamic, warm, funny and energizing. She made the trip very enjoyable. Peter Terhune, Springfield, MA
Tuscany to the Sea Lisa’s professionalism, knowledge and genuine caring attitude towards trip members made the trip very enjoyable—we would take another trip with her as a guide at any time. Sheryl Radcliffe, St. Louse Park, MN
Tuscany to the Sea
Lisa is a class act. Knowledgeable and fun. Barbara Quinn, Oakdale, NY
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands Lisa was an excellent leader. Her curiosity, vivacity, and engagement with the local people really infused our group with interest and enjoyment. We could not have had a better leader. Judith Stoikov, Ithaca NY
Tuscan Hilltowns Lisa is a fabulous guide. A terrific people person and she communicates so well. She went out of her way to make so many interesting connections for us. Irene Buchman
Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites