Vietri Ceramics

Vietri sul Mare is a village located at the start of the Amalfi Coast on the southern end by the city of Salerno. It’s known around the world for its hand-painted Italian ceramics tradition and everywhere you go in the village you can see evidence of its importance in the community. It is because ofContinue reading “Vietri Ceramics”

Private Tour of Amalfi Coast by Boat

The Amalfi Coast in the summer is a favorite escape from the heat of the cities in Italy. It’s where the Lattari Mountains dotted with colorful villages with pebbled beaches meet the cool, clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea at the Gulf of Salerno. Italians and tourists from around the world come to bask inContinue reading “Private Tour of Amalfi Coast by Boat”

Hiking excursion from Amalfi to Ravello

Many who are into hiking and have checked out famous trails in Italy have learned about the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) that crosses the top of the Amalfi Coast with spectacular views. However, there is another trail that’s worth checking out – the Valle delle Ferriere. The start of the hiking trail isContinue reading “Hiking excursion from Amalfi to Ravello”

Classic Walking Tours

There’s no argument that Italy is full of history and culture. Some historians dedicate their careers just in specific areas of Roman and Italian history. Italy is also one of the few countries where being a legal tour guide requires that you have a license just as many other professions like a doctor or attorney.Continue reading “Classic Walking Tours”

Creative Activities

Being a creative and huge supporter of other artists who are living their passions, one of my primary objectives of starting my own tour operation in Italy was to feature not just tours of art museums and the like, but also collaborating with working artists who offer opportunities to learn in their creative spaces inContinue reading “Creative Activities”

Adventure Activities

Besides spending days doing something creative or cultural, my other passion is to spend time out in nature having adventures. On the Amalfi Coast it’s possible to enjoy hiking on a variety of mountain trails or exploring the coast by boat. There’s so much natural beauty here it’s no wonder so many are attracted toContinue reading “Adventure Activities”

Food & Wine Activities

At Inspiration Trips I wanted to do something different than the regular walking tours I once managed in Rome working for another tour operator when I first moved to Italy. Besides the classic venues I wanted to do something creative and fun and in my own way. Having worked for several years in the foodContinue reading “Food & Wine Activities”

Colosseum & Ancient Rome tour

The Colosseum is the most iconic symbol of Rome. It’s a site that you don’t want miss checking off your bucket list if you are traveling through the Eternal City. If you are thinking to take a private tour in Rome, plan ahead! The really great guides in Rome book their calendars as early asContinue reading “Colosseum & Ancient Rome tour”

The Lemon Tour

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful scenic coastlines in all of Italy. The colorful homes and terraced gardens of the villages perched on cliffs over the blue waters reflecting the sunny skies above is even more amazing in person than it is in photos. The product mostly grown on those terraced gardensContinue reading “The Lemon Tour”

Wine Tour on the Amalfi Coast

Featured on an episode of House Hunters International, this Vietri sul Mare vineyard offers a wine tour we can schedule for you. Contact us for details.

Amalfi Coast Cooking Class in a Restaurant

Located in Vietri sul Mare, next to the city of Salerno, we have teamed up with our favorite restaurant in the village to provide a delightful gastronomic experience you’ll not soon forget.