Gianluca Canalicchio

"Gianluca Canalicchio was superb, knowledgeable, hard working, and caring."

Alan Press

Demarest, WI

"Gianluca is the best overall guide we have had on our numerous travels. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional and fun! He was very patient with our slow pace and many questions. A sincere thanks to him for providing us with a wonderful Puglia trip!"

Barbara O.

North Wales, PA

"Gianluca was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area, the food, and the wine. He was a joy to be with."

Barbara R.

San Diego CA
Great Hikes & Chefs of Northern Italy

"Gianluca—a great guy, excellent conversationalist, fantastic singer. He was a real asset to the trip and always made us feel comfortable."

Bill B.

Morris Plains, NJ
Medieval Hilltowns and the Isle of Elba

"Gianluca is a gem. Totally delightful, upbeat leader with terrific interpersonal skills. He did an excellent job introducing us to the Lakes region. A++!"

Bill K.

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Italy's Lake District

"He is fantastic! Positive, upbeat, and fun. The best!"

Caryn G.

Littleton CO

"Gianluca is a terrific trip leader. He is very flexible and accommodating, quite personable, and goes the extra mile to make the trip worthwhile."

David S.

Arlington, VA
Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites

"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 F.

Ashland, OR
Tuscany to the Sea

"So relaxed, genial, sensitive, happy, he immediately and throughout the trip sets a tone for fun!"

Douglas and Elizabeth M.

Providence RI

"Gianluca was charming, very helpful and professional."

Elaine M.

La Jolla, CA
Hiking in the Dolomites

"I would go on a trip tomorrow if Gianluca was the leader. He was incredible. He had a wonderful personality and was very attentive to everything the group needed. His knowledge of Italy was great and his love of his country was very apparent. "

Fred P.

Phoenix, AZ

"Gianluca was a great leader with a good sense of humor. I would love to have him lead another trip for me."

Gretchen B.

Los Gatos, CA
Hiking in the Dolomites

"Great guide, great personality, great sense of humor. It's just plain fun to be around him!"

Jim P.

Franktown, CO
Great Hikes & Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail

"Gianluca is a fabulous trip leader. Enthusiastic, energetic, knowledgeable, and utterly charming! His trips are not to be missed."

Julie R.

Bainbridge Island, WA
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail

"Gianluca is an excellent guide balancing trip design, great hikes, culture, excellent hotels, and outstanding restaurants. He made sure everyone enjoyed the trip and included something for each person’s enjoyment."

Karen T.

Los Angeles, CA
Rome to Ravenna

"Gianluca made this the trip of a lifetime. His always upbeat demeanor and yet authentic interactions with each traveler made this a meaningful adventure on the human level. He conveyed to us the depth of the Italian experience, the history, the culture, the beliefs, and was always game to adjust. "

Kim F.

Arlington, MA

"This was my third trip with Gianluca and I hope to do more with him!"

Larry W.

Edmond OK
Mountains & Legends of Romania

"Gianluca has all of the qualities one could wish for in a guide. He has a genuine interest in making sure his clients have their ‘perfect’ trip. His kindness and sense of humor made each day a pleasure."

Linda L.

Dallas, TX
Great Carpathian Traverse

"I could not have asked for a more thoughtful, warm, experienced guide. He thought of everything and was devoted to making sure we had the best possible experience. And we did!"

Linda N.

Newport Beach, CA
Italy's Pilgrim Trail

"Gianluca really knew the territory and made the trip ‘more than the sum of its parts’ with his effervescent personality and know-how."

Margaret W.

Palo Alto, CA
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail

"Gianluca was just the best in every way. Warmth, humor, intelligence, and organization were all fabulous. I learned a tremendous amount about the history of Italy."

Marsha S.

Scarsdale, NY
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail

"Gianluca was wonderful—funny, knowledgeable, patient, attentive. I can't imagine how he could have been better."

Martha P.

Atlanta, GA
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail

"Gianluca's enthusiasm and energy is infectious! The choices he made for our meals were outstanding, and the food adventures (seeing the aging processes for cheese and Culatello, the Grana Padano production, Franciacorta winery, the cooking class at Antica Corte Pallavicina) were experiences we would never have found in solo travel. "

Mary S.

Hastings, NE

"Gianluca Canalicchio is the consummate professional."

Meg W.

New York NY
Mountains & Legends of Romania

"Gianluca Canalicchio is the consummate professional."

Meg Walsh

New York, NY

"Gianluca made the trip absolutely fantastic! Knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating. Would love to travel with him again!"

Namrata A.

Greendale, WI
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail

"This was our third time to have Gianluca as a guide and he never fails to please and impress us. He is such a wealth of knowledge, personable, and just fun to be around. We love hiking with him and we have total confidence in his guiding and his judgment."

Nancy F.

Sarasota, FL
Bergamo to Innsbruck

"Gianluca is one of the best Trip Leaders I have had the pleasure to know."

Natalie S.

Howard PA

"Our second trip with Gianluca and we love him! He is kind, tactful, helpful, responsive, thinks ahead, always seems to be in control, funny, sincere, and knows this area like the back of his hand."

Robert M.

Great Falls, VA
Italy's Lake District

"Gianluca was a pleasure to be with, every day. He is professional, knowledgable, accommodating, and downright FUN."

Robin W.

Wailuku, HI
Italy: The Tour of the Giants

"Gianluca is a doll! He was great fun and great support and help to all."

Sally W.

Atlanta GA
Hiking Haute Provence

"Gianluca is an outstanding guide who develops wonderful itineraries. It was a joy to travel with him again!"

Sandy C.

Seattle, WA
Great Carpathian Traverse

"Gianluca made sure every day went smoothly and we were able to learn about each area and have a wonderful time! His experience and personal connections with guides, hosts, restaurants, as well as the history and cultural aspects of this area made it truly a great trip! His friendliness and professionalism were always evident."

Sarah H.

Little Rock, AR

"Gianluca truly cared about his guests and it showed. He was thoughtful, kind, funny, and warm. A great leader!"

Sarah I.

San Diego, CA
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy’s Gourmet Trail

"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."

Shelly G.

New York NY

"A true gentleman, Gianluca is knowledgeable, kind, articulate, funny, and always entertaining."

Stephanie R.

Baltimore, MD
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail

"Gianluca was delightful. As a native Italian, he provided a perspective that really contributed to the experience."

Susanne R.

Brewster, NY
Medieval Hilltowns and the Isle of Elba

"Gianlucca had a passion for all things Tuscan and Italian."

Tom F.

Sarasota, FL
Tuscany to the Sea

"Gianluca is the best trip leader in so any ways. He has a natural instinct with people and travel, loves the adventure, and passes it along to the group."

Verna K.

Naples, FL
Across the Grand St. Bernard Pass

"Gianluca is an experienced, capable, engaging guide. He could not have been better."

Virginia H.

Frisco, TX
Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail