Because nobody knows you better than you! Having someone else plan your trip to Italy is like letting someone else fill your plate at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Even if you give them a general idea of your tastes, they’re still making judgments based on what they think you’ll like – and you could miss out on the dishes you would have truly loved.

If you try to do too much, you’ll feel rushed, stressed, and exhausted; go too slow, and you may miss experiences that matter to you. Many guidebooks, travel bloggers, and consultants make recommendations based on their own preferred travel style, which may be very different from yours. The best plan is one built around your specific travel style—and our course teaches you exactly how to do that. When your itinerary matches your pace, your trip feels intentional, enjoyable, and truly yours.

Packaged group tours have some major drawbacks:

• Itineraries are fixed, so you have little ability to tailor the trip to your interests.
• They often emphasize crowded, tour-group-friendly stops that can feel hurried and impersonal. You may spend more time on the bus than actually exploring, with no freedom to linger in places you love or skip those you don’t.
• They cost thousands more than going on your own. We recently analyzed an 8-day Rome–Florence–Venice group tour priced at $4,387 per person (excluding airfare). An identical DIY itinerary would cost under $2,000 per person—meaning two travelers would pay nearly $4,800 more for the packaged group tour!

The primary benefit of packaged group tours is convenience, as the tour companies handle nearly all of the planning and logistics. But for most travelers that trade-off just isn't worth it, especially when Your Perfect Italy^TM offers you everything you need to plan a trip to Italy efficiently, confidently and without the stress.

Italy travel consultants are expensive, often charging $200+ per hour for basic consulting services such as itinerary reviews & answering questions.  

Our Italy travel planning course gives you everything you need to plan your dream Italian getaway confidently, without the need for a costly consultant. With the skills and guidance from our course, you’ll be fully equipped to plan and book an incredible, personalized trip all on your own.

That said, some people simply like the extra reassurance of having a professional review their itinerary. That’s why we're offering a free 30-minute itinerary review to anyone who purchases our course by January 14, 2026. We don’t think you’ll need it, but if you want the added peace of mind we’re here to help.

Our online course is designed for anyone who hasn’t yet planned and experienced their own incredible trip to Italy. Even if you’ve been to Italy before, if planning the trip yourself feels overwhelming, this course can help you feel confident and in control.

You won’t find specific recommendations like “spend three days in Florence,” “eat at this restaurant in Rome,” or “stay at this hotel in Venice.” Why? Because those decisions are highly personal, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

Instead, our online Italy trip planning course gives you the process and tools to reflect on and uncover your unique interests, passions, and travel style. By the end you’ll have the confidence to make those choices yourself and create your perfect Italy, rather than following someone else’s version of it.  

We don’t make bookings for you, but what we do is even better – we teach you exactly how to do it yourself with confidence. Throughout the course, we provide step-by-step guidance on how to research and book your flights, accommodations, activities, and dining options. By the end, you’ll have all the tools and knowledge you need to plan and book your dream Italy trip with ease, knowing you’re making the best choices for your travel style and budget.