It’s so nice to meet you!

Welcome to Vera Italia ~ your doorway into the true Italy: the people and traditions that make our culture special. Here, you’ll meet locals, discover hidden towns, and experience authentic Italian life.
Experience. Explore. Connect. Make a difference.

Meet the locals & begin your adventure

Vera Italia is where your journey into the true Italy begins — the key to unforgettable moments, meaningful connections, and experiences that bring Italy’s soul to life. Here, you’ll meet the locals we lovingly call Culture Creators: the artisans, farmers, fishermen, cooks, and storytellers who keep Italian traditions alive every day. They can’t wait to meet you! Through them, you’ll discover hidden towns, cherished traditions, and the heart of the Italian culture.

Choose a friendly face, watch their stories come to life, and discover the authentic Italian experiences they’re waiting to share with you.

Your true Italian adventure begins here…
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Ciao Vincenzo!

Ciao! I’m Vincenzo, and I am so delighted to invite you to the rolling countryside near the village...

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Ciao Simone!

Ciao, I’m Simone. Welcome to my world of cheese! Together with my parents, we run a dairy farm...

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Ciao Antonio!

It’s my pleasure to share with you the ancient art of basket weaving — a craft I began...

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Ciao Biagio 87029!

I’m Biagio! I’ve always known that my heart belonged to my homeland — to the authentic Calabria made...

We believe the soul of Italy lives in its people.
Vera Italia offers immersive, authentic Italian travel experiences that connect you directly with the people who make Italy unique. Through our experiences we aim to spark moments of wonder and connection with the local Italian communities, inspiring a more authentic and fulfilling journey, while contributing to the conservation of Italian traditions, stories, and cultural treasures. Every experience you book supports small communities, protects Italian traditions, and helps locals to continue to preserve the cultural heritage passed down through generations.
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Explore with us
~ travel in a way that truly makes a difference

The Vera Italia mission is to unlock the true Italy by introducing you to the locals who keep its traditions alive, supporting small towns, and helping ensure cultural heritage thrives for future generations.
Through each experience, you’ll form meaningful connections with real Italian communities while directly supporting the artisans, farmers, fishermen, cooks, and storytellers who make Italy so special. Your visit helps them continue the traditions passed down through generations.
What sprouted from a solo traveller passionate to save the Italian culture has grown into a true collective of the local people you see represented here and you, dear traveller, who turns the key to make this all possible.

Click here to learn more about our mission and our story.

 

Ready to open the door? 

Turn the key and unlock your next adventure. Book your experiences.

What they say about us…

Martino Ciano
Martino CianoRadio Digiesse
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...sta costruendo un ponte tra la grande isola dell’Oceania e la Riviera dei Cedri, grazie anche a un’offerta basata più sulle esperienze che non sul “mordi e fuggi”. Clicca per l'intervista!
Laura
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Love this, I want this service in every location I go to!! Great way to have authentic experiences.
Catherine
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I loved learning about the wine making process, from picking the grapes to tasting the wine, it was brilliant! If you’re planning a holiday to Italy you should definitely check this website out. I LOVE everything about this!!!
Shirley
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I am grateful for the way we were made to feel welcome every step of the way. Having never been to Italy before, I feel we were given a great opportunity to experience a taste of Italy and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the most fabulous experience in Italy and I would recommend it every time.
Manuela Rispoli
Manuela RispoliSBS RADIO
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...esperienze autentiche delle tradizioni italiane, attraverso attività con artigiani, contadini e custodi del patrimonio.
Kirsten
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Vera Italia 🇮🇹 provided tailored local experiences showcasing the Calabrian region of Italy from a local viewpoint. From amazing cooking classes, wine pairings, lunch venues with spectacular views overlooking the mountains and ocean to local museum guides sharing the history of the region. If you’re looking to experience incredible food, hospitality, culture and scenery, then I would highly recommend Vera Italia.
AGFG
AGFGArticle
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It’s about shining a light on the people who humbly keep alive the customs that represent the true and simple beauty of Italian culture.
Raffaella Papa
Raffaella PapaIl Globo
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Un turismo che non si accontenta della superficie, ma affonda le mani nella terra, nella pasta fatta in casa, nelle reti dei pescatori. È questo lo spirito di Vera Italia, una piattaforma che si propone di connettere i viaggiatori con le persone del luogo, custodi delle tradizioni italiane.
Francesca Magurno
Francesca MagurnoRadio Digiesse
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Vera Italia. La Riviera dei Cedri, l’Australia e l’idea di Chiara Barbera. Clicca per l'intervista!
Francesca Lagatta
Francesca LagattaCosenza Channel
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"Vera Italia", il progetto che unisce Calabria e Australia in nome delle tradizioni. Il nuovo portale online si fonda su un progetto di connessione interculturale.
Drift Travel
Drift TravelWhere to Next
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A different kind of Italy — one that thrives in its small villages, in the hands of artisans, and in the traditions passed down through generations. This is the Italy that Vera Italia invites you to discover.
Anthony
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We have done three experiences and they were all wonderful! If you want to discover the true Italian culture and cuisine contact Vera Italia. You won’t be disappointed.
Francesca Lagatta
Francesca LagattaLaC News 24
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"Vera Italia", il progetto che unisce Calabria e Australia in nome delle tradizioni. Il nuovo portale online si fonda su un progetto di connessione interculturale.
Luigi Salsini
Luigi SalsiniCalNews
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Nata per custodire l’eredità profonda del nostro Paese, questa iniziativa vuole salvare le tradizioni italiane un’esperienza alla volta, restituendo valore ai gesti lenti, ai saperi antichi e ai sapori autentici che hanno forgiato l’identità della nostra nazione. Vera Italia è un invito a rallentare, ad ascoltare, a vivere.
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