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“I was transported to being five years old in my grandmother’s neighborhood by the sounds of the old ladies yelling out the window, the smell of delicious food being cooked, and the sight of old men arguing over bocce ball. I felt at home.”

Chris, Mt. Vernon, NY

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Owners We Know

The chefs, farmers, drivers, and guides you meet on our tours run small, family-owned farms, groves, vineyards, and restaurants. They are Italians who love their region, or people who have lived in southern Italy for years.

Real Villages, Not Tourist Stops

Other parts of Italy are buckling under overtourism. We take you to villages the crowds haven’t found, where owners speak their own dialect and treat you like a neighbor.

Yours to Customize

With our custom vacations and private tours, you choose what is important to you, and we plan the itinerary. You won’t have to go to vineyards, tour churches, or visit museums if those things aren’t interesting to you.

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Pioneers in Southern Italy Heritage Tours and Guided Tours in Italy

As the original heritage tour company in Calabria, My Bella Vita Travel is a fully licensed and insured provider specializing in Southern Italy. As one of the first of its kind in Calabria and beyond, our expert team of bilingual Heritage Specialists is certified and highly skilled at navigating the intricate world of Italian genealogy. With both North American and Italian roots, we bridge two worlds to make your ancestral journey seamless and meaningful. You can trust our dedicated team to guide you, unlocking the doors to your past and connecting you with your Italian heritage.

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