ITALY
Dragonfly Tours
Italy as it should be experienced…
The quiet chapels glowing at dusk, the winemakers opening bottles they kept back from the export lists, the spectacular stretch of countryside best reached by the most beautiful road… these are the moments that shape memories your guests will treasure forever.
And they’re exactly the moments that Dragonfly Tours excel in unlocking.
Born from a shared family vision and still proudly family-led today, this beautifully boutique DMC designs journeys across the length and breadth of Italy, where the difference doesn’t lie in what clients visit - but in how they experience it.
Theirs is a philosophy shaped by human connection, trust, thoughtful pacing and long-standing local relationships, drawing on a scrupulously nurtured network they know personally, have worked with for years and return to time and time again.
With this foundation, their all-Italian team designs journeys shaped by people, emotion and long-standing collaboration - guided always by the kind of local expertise that can only be lived, not learned.
So, whether your clients are dreaming of farm-to-table encounters on the Amalfi Coast, city explorations shaped around timings rather than queues or the quiet pleasure of arriving at a secluded country villa as the light softens and the scent of rosemary carries lazily on the breeze, Dragonfly Tours can show them Italy in a way that feels exclusive, tailored and guided by the incomparable insight of those who know these places better than anyone.
Why Italy still steals the show
What makes Italy so enduring is not just its beauty, but its emotional pull.
A country with rich rewards for the unhurried and the curious, it’s defined by contrast and intimacy; from its art capitals to its quiet hill towns, its celebrated vineyards to its family run farms, its dramatic coastlines to its rolling countryside landscapes softened by sunshine and time.
Perfect for return travellers and first-timers alike, true authenticity is to be found here in meals that stretch into evenings, conversations that linger and places that invite repeat visits rather than quick consumption.
And it’s exactly this kind of travel - slower, more intuitive and oh-so thoughtful - that a Dragonfly Tours itinerary delivers in abundance.
Dragonfly Tours: Large enough to deliver, small enough to care…
Dragonfly Tours don’t aim to replace Italy’s masterpieces; they honour them - with seamless, unhurried and emotionally rich itineraries that allow your clients to confidently “check the box” on the classics, but at the same time uncover a layer to Italy that feels quietly their own.
Occupying a rare middle ground in luxury travel, their dedicated team of 14 are large enough to bring depth of experience, structure and operational strength, yet still intentionally small enough to care for every detail, every relationship and every journey on an individual level - a scale that allows them to stay fluid and reliable without sacrificing intimacy.
Local know-how. Lived, not Learned
At Dragonfly Tours, every member of their team is Italian, so theirs are journeys based on real, lived experience rather than learned knowledge.
And this first-hand knowledge informs everything, allowing them to approach the classics with a fresh take, considered pacing and plenty of intention - from knowing when to arrive before the crowds gather and when to pause rather than push on to understanding when a day needs momentum and when it needs breathing space.
The result is a tour choreographed to deliver the best of Italy, done better - from thoughtful pairings of celebrated cities to private artisan encounters, with lesser-known regions woven in to add depth, breathing space and that all-important element of surprise sure to delight your guests.
In practice?
Their approach might see your travellers trade Tuscany’s busiest routes for Umbria’s hill towns, move outside Venice to explore the dramatic Dolomites alongside Lake Garda’s gentler shores or delve into Emilia-Romagna, where Italy’s culinary soul stretches across kitchens, markets and long-held traditions.
For wine lovers, Piedmont’s vineyard-lined borghi offer elegance without excess, while along the Tuscan coast, regions like Maremma and Bolgheri reveal a slower, sea-kissed side of the country that still feels fabulously under the radar.
Whatever your guests’ interests, these are journeys crafted with care - intelligently designed, beautifully coordinated and delivered with the confidence of a team who know Italy best.
Signature Experiences, defined by the people behind them
Dragonfly Tours’ true distinction lies in the people behind their experiences, with a portfolio shaped through their trusted network of small, family-run suppliers - from chefs and artisans to guides, drivers and winemakers - many of whom they’ve worked with for years.
In a country where many luxury experiences may appear similar on paper, this relationship-first approach unlocks experiences that feel intimate and rare, putting your clients in contact with individuals who open doors, share traditions and create moments that feel authentically lived.
Your guests won’t just visit places, they’ll step into real working environments, ateliers, farms, workshops and estates, where traditions are still practised daily and the hospitality is genuine.
For the culturally curious…
This might mean a private exploration of the Carrara marble quarries, guided by experts who understand both the scale of the landscape and the artistry it produces, followed by time with sculptors and historians who bring the material’s legacy to life.
Or how about a quiet moment inside a Lake Como jewellery workshop, where craftsmanship is paired with conversation during an elegant tea-and-champagne ritual - a pause that perfectly pairs stillness, art and beauty?
Handpicked stays, chosen with intention
With the same emphasis on relationships that shapes their journeys, Dragonfly Tours’ accommodation portfolio is built on a preference for independent, locally owned and family-run properties; places where character and a real sense of welcome matter most.
Boutique hotels, restored historic buildings and thoughtfully designed villas win out for their authenticity and ability to enrich a trip, with architecture and interiors considered a key part of the experience.
Many of their accommodations are aligned with sustainability-led practices, from careful land stewardship and local sourcing to the sensitive restoration of heritage properties.
And for the team, luxury is expressed through refinement, setting and service, so their recommended stays feel quietly special; rooted both in their surroundings and around the rhythms of the itinerary and meticulously handpicked to enhance each stop.
Foodies will adore…
Days spent truffle hunting in woodland landscapes followed by candlelit dinners al fresco, getting hands-on with a farm-to-table cooking experience on the Amalfi Coast or visiting Venice’s only oyster farm for an exclusive lunch or dinner in a typical “casone” - encounters which celebrate Italian cuisine as it should be; seasonal, generous and shared.
Wine lovers will be drawn to…
Time spent in small, family-owned estates where traditions are passed down rather than packaged, tastings are guided by those who know the land intimately and vineyard visits unfold slowly; often paired with simple, regional dishes and long views across the vines.
Why Dragonfly Tours?
Because Italy deserves to be experienced through the people who know it best, and who are trusted to share it well.
In a market where many DMCs can offer the same destinations and experiences, Dragonfly Tours stand apart in how their journeys are delivered - through continuity, care and genuine human connection.
Their integrity shines through their partners’ deep trust in them; over 80% of their suppliers have worked with them since the very beginning more than 15 years ago, a rare constant in luxury travel and a powerful reflection of mutual respect and shared values.
And this, combined with their all-Italian team, allows Dragonfly Tours to design journeys with such fluency, knowing not just where to go, but how to go, when to arrive and who to place at the heart of each experience.
For travel advisors, Dragonfly Tours offer reassurance, reliability and a partner who really gets the value of thoughtful collaboration.
And for your clients?
From food-led discoveries and cultural immersion to countryside escapes and understated luxury stays, Dragonfly Tours create space to allow Italy to unfold naturally for your guests; always tailored, never templated, and shaped with the clarity and intimacy of a local.
If your clients are looking for an Italy that feels meaningful, personal and quietly exceptional, we can’t recommend Dragonfly Tours highly enough.
Get in touch today for an introduction to the team.
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