2023 Italy Tours Coming Soon!!
ELIDA ART TOURS
INTERNATIONAL
The Amalfi Coast
May 22-29, 2023
Tuscany & The Italian Countryside
May 29-June 5, 2023
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About Our Tours
Our tours are boutique-style tours designed for small groups of people. We aren’t fond of the loudspeakers or the headsets you must wear with large tours. We believe the best way to experience travel is like family, so sharing a bottle of wine at sunset, rolling out pasta dough for dinner, or painting on the veranda is what we do!
Our Tour Guide
ELIDA FIELD
“The Entertainer”
It all started back in 2010 when Elida created her first tour for her Art-Women-Wine students… 12 women, 12 days, and a priest in Italy. As of today, she’s organized and led over 27 boutique-style tours to Italy, Greece, and beyond. Elida is a professional artist who’s passionate about people, travel, and — you guessed it — art! As a single mother of three, she knows how stressful it can be to have a busy schedule while trying to organize a trip, especially international trips where language, cultures, and customs are different. On Elida tours, she takes out the stressful parts of traveling, curating the best places and activities. Each day is fun-filled; your job is simply to show up.
Meet The Travel Team
Stephanie - “The Art Director"
Along with being a professional artist, a wife, and a mother of two, Stephanie is also the queen of organization! She is mainly behind the scenes keeping the website up-to-date, answering your emails, and keeping Elida on track (which takes some doing). At times, Stephanie will step to the front and assist on tours, and then you’ll get to experience the adventure-loving part of her.
Father Bruno - “The Artist Priest”
Father Bruno has traveled the world many times over. He’s Italian, he speaks five languages, and yes, he’s a priest! Having led the study abroad program for 25 years at Gonzaga University in Florence, Italy, he has a plethora of knowledge and experience. Whether he’s leading a hike in Tuscany or a mass on the beaches of Sorrento, Fr. Bruno brings a lot of life and laughter. His duties as an active priest come first, but when we are lucky enough to have him join the group, you’re in for a real treat that may include singing “the lemon song” or dancing on the tables.
Malu Ranieri - “The Italian Connection”
Malu is the quintessential southern Italian woman. Born and raised in Puglia, Italy, she brings a perspective and love of her country like none other. She and her husband Davide are both teachers, historians, and world travelers. At times, they may join us for part of the tour, but their most important work is behind the scenes. They work exclusively with Elida at providing the best of the best that Italy has to offer, whether it be private cooking lessons at their family’s home, or booking a private tour at a local vineyard. They help us see an insider’s view of Italy.