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:

Rome to Ravenna, April 17-28, 2012
Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany, May 23-31, 2012
Italy's Lake District, June 2- 8, 2012
Ultimate Dolomites, July 30-August 10, 2012
Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites, September 9-16, 2012
Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany, September 30-October 8, 2012

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. Karen M., Gainesville GA Lisa was dynamic, warm, funny and energizing. She made the trip very enjoyable. Peter T., 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 R., St. Louse Park, MN
Tuscany to the Sea Lisa is a class act. Knowledgeable and fun. Barbara Q., 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 S., Ithaca NY, Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany
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 B., Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites Lisa was everything I might have imaged–-engaging, personality, total knowledge of the area, uncommonly helpful to participants in need of help, very interactive with the local townsfolk along the way. She couldn’t have been better. Robert W., Landrum, SC
Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany Lisa did a fabulous job with all of us. I really appreciated Lisa as a guide and friend. She was terrific, helpful, honest, and open. Will H., Hillsborough CA
Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany Lisa is a fabulous Trip Leader and person. She is so knowledgeable and engaging. Frank C., Toronto, Canada
Medieval Hilltowns of Tuscany Lisa is really exceptional at what she does. She's professional, warm, attentive and fun! Patty B., Freeport, ME
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