ITALY Trip Planning
Thoughtful, local and human trip planning help
Planning a trip to Italy today often means drowning in information. Endless blogs, contradictory guides, algorithmic recommendations, all offering different routes and different “must-sees.” What’s missing is context, judgment, and local logic.
That’s where I come in.
I help independent travellers make sense of their ideas, refine their plans, and design itineraries that actually work, grounded in lived experience in Italy and years of working with real travellers, not databases!
The goal isn’t seeing everything. It’s experiencing the right things, at the right pace, in the right order. I help you choose the right regions, understand real travel times, navigate Italian logistics, and avoid common pitfalls so your trip feels seamless, personal, and genuinely yours.
HOW I WORK
I help you filter what matters from what doesn’t, understand how distances, timing, and local rhythms shape your trip, avoid common planning mistakes, create a trip that feels realistic, enjoyable, and well-paced. I don’t sell packages or make bookings on your behalf. Instead, you stay in control of your bookings, with clarity and confidence.
WHO IS THIS FOR
This service works well if you are planning a trip of one week or longe, want more than generic itineraries, feel overwhelmed by conflicting information, value local insight and thoughtful planning, are comfortable making travel arrangements all once you have a clear plan. It’s not designed for short stopovers, packaged trip plan, or travellers seeking only free tips.
WHO YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH
I’m Michela Fantinel, an Italy-based travel planner and founder of Rocky Travel. I help independent travellers design well-paced Italy itineraries using local insight and on-the-ground experience. Living in Italy and working closely with local partners allows me to help travellers plan with clarity, realism, and confidence.
I offer different levels of support depending on where you are in your planning. Some travellers need only clarity and reassurance. Others want a fully structured itinerary or detailed day-by-day plan. The right level becomes clear once I understand your situation.
If you’re considering human and thoughtful support for your Italy trip, start with a short Fit & Direction Request Form.
This helps me understand, where you are in your planning, what you’ve already explored, whether my support would be helpful for your trip.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
If you already know which level of support you need, you’re welcome to book directly. If you’re unsure, or would like guidance before choosing, you can submit a short Fit & Direction Form and I’ll let you know the most appropriate next step.
ALL SERVICES
All services are personalised, time-based, and delivered directly by me. If you are ready to move forward, here is the three levels of offer:
Clarity & Direction Session
＄150 ⏐Zoom + Follow up
This session is ideal if you already have an idea for your Italy trip but want to ensure it’s realistic and well thought through.
We focus on:
- reviewing your initial plan
- clarifying priorities and trade-offs
- identifying gaps, timing issues, or unrealistic expectations
- deciding what level of planning support (if any) makes sense next
Many travellers start here to gain confidence before moving forward.
You receive:
- 30 min Zoom Call
- Itinerary Revision + Trip Outline
- Your questions answered
- An email follow up
Italy Trip Itinerary Consultation
＄480⏐Zoom + PDF
This level is for travellers who want a complete, well-structured itinerary designed with local logic rather than trial and error.
We work together to:
- design your full route and pacing
- select areas to stay and accommodation types
- plan logistics and transport realistically
- shape meaningful experiences aligned with your interests
You receive:
- a 1-hour Zoom consultation
- a tailored itinerary draft (with alternatives where relevant)
- refinement via 3 follow-up emails
- a final PDF covering logistics, flow, local customs, and practical advice
Day-by-Day Itinerary
＄780 ⏐Zoom+ PDF+Bonues
This is the most comprehensive level of support and includes everything from the previous steps, plus detailed daily structure.
You receive:
all what the Trip Itinerary consultation already entails, plus:
- a detailed day-by-day plan
- activity and experience suggestion + match
- guidance on timing, reservations, and logistics
- all links and references where helpful
- research for matching offbeat experiences and activities
- local considerations that affect how each day unfolds
- refinement via 5 follow-up emails
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HOW TO BOOK
If you have any issues filling out the above form, you can also contact us here.
