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At Ciao Amici, we weave the beauty of the Italian language with breathtaking travel experiences. Whether you are learning your first Italian words, joining our exclusive small-group tours, planning a custom boutique getaway, or celebrating your dream wedding, we tailor every detail to ensure you feel right at home in Italy.

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Filomena Coccaro

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Ciao Amici

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Discover our small-group tours designed for a slow, comfortable, and deeply authentic pace.

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Speak Italian. Engaging, expert-led classes to prepare you for your next adventure.

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Brett D
1 days ago
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Ciao Amici did an amazing job planning our trip to Italy. They booked us wonderful hotels, incredible experiences, handled all the transportation, and found great tour guides who even kept our three kids entertained. Filomena and Kelly checked in with us throughout the trip and made everything so easy and stress-free. This was truly a core memory for our family. There is no way we would have had the same experience if we tried to plan it all ourselves. We are grateful for everything they did and would 100% recommend them to our friends and family.
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Meredith Wearley
39 days ago
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I highly recommend using Ciao Amici for any of your planning needs when traveling to Italy. Filomena planned the perfect trip for our family incorporating the best private tours to really experience the Amalfi coast and Rome. From attentive drivers, beautiful hotels , a variety of interesting tours, knowledgeable tour guides, and easy way to communicate , she did it all. Even when my daughter got sick , she offered to get a private doctor. I cannot say enough about her expertise and care, she made traveling to Italy easy and an amazing time for my family.
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Rosemary Dujnic
63 days ago
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My husband I recently took the "Timeless Italy Tour" with Ciao Amici and must say it was a dream come true! Everything was taken care of for us enabling us to just enjoy the wonders of Venice , Florence and Rome topped off with the beautiful Almafi Coast with a side trip to Capri! All the guides and activities were wonderful, the hotels were modern and lovely and the transpotation very comfortable. Lucky to have Filomenia with us who made sure everything went smoothly. We were looking for a small group experience and are so glad we found Ciao Amici! Thank you to Filomenia and her staff! Rose an Rudy Dujnic
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Debbie Abbattista
64 days ago
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Best trip ever! Seamless and Exceeded All Expectations! We just got back from a 2 week trip to Italy planned by Ciao Amici and honestly, it blew us away. We were so worried about Traveling with a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old but the detailed planning made by Ciao Amici turned this trip into "An Out Of This World" experience . The memories that were created, will be talked about for many years! Here is what made it so amazing: • Gorgeous places to stay: Every single accommodation—the villa, the farmhouse, and the hotels—were beautiful and way better than we even expected. The staff made us feel like family. • Super smooth transport: Every car service was right on time, and they always had the correct car seats we needed for both kids. The drivers were professional and polite. Even getting our rides to the yacht was completely sorted out and so helpful. • Awesome tour guides: Our guides were funny, super knowledgeable, and considerate that we were traveling with little ones. • A beautiful wedding blessing was planned for our 40th wedding anniversary in a local church in Puglia! From the seamless rides and stunning stays to the incredible food and wine, everything was taken care of. If you want a flawless, family-friendly trip without any of the planning stress, you should definitely use Ciao Amici! We can’t wait to do another trip with them!
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Anna Blumenstyk
77 days ago
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What an amazing trip we had touring Italy for our 30th Anniversary. Ciao Amici planned everything for us, I mean everything! Filomena is so knowledgeable and provided lots of insight on where to go, how long to stay at each destination. When to sight seeing and when to relax. Our tour guides and drivers were so friendly and knowledgeable. Every experience better than the next. We started in Florence, then to a cozy farmhouse in Pienza with a wine tasting and cooking class (day trip to Montepulciano), then over to Matera (my favorite), with another wine tasting. Then to Polignano a Mare, from there we toured Ostuni (oil tasting in a working masseria) and Alberobello. Our last stop was Naples w a quick day trip to Capri. We will be back again to plan our next trip to Sicily.
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Kathy Monahan
80 days ago
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Our trip to Italy was absolutely wonderful, and we cannot say enough good things about the experience. Everything was planned flawlessly from start to finish. Filomena and Kelly were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and make sure every detail was taken care of before and during our trip. The tours through Rome and Florence organized by Ciao Amici were exceptional and gave us the opportunity to experience the beauty, history, and culture of Italy in a very meaningful way. Every excursion was well organized and exceeded our expectations. The highlight of our trip was our stay at the farmhouse in Tuscany. The setting was breathtaking, and our host, Bertina, made the experience truly special. Her warm hospitality, attention to detail, and genuine kindness made us feel right at home. It was the perfect way to experience the charm and beauty of Tuscany and was undoubtedly our favorite part of the vacation. We highly recommend Ciao Amici, Filomena, and Kelly to anyone planning a trip to Italy. Their expertise, professionalism, and personal attention helped create memories that will last a lifetime.
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richard lemansky
147 days ago
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The trip couldn't have gone more perfectly.
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Nancy Narod
286 days ago
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We returned from our trip to Rome and Sicily a short while ago...what a wonderful adventure! Every day was filled with fun and excitement. Rome proved to be amazing, even though we've been there before! The food tour in Trastevere was excellent! After a few days enjoying the sites, we were off to Sicily. Filomena planned almost everything for the four of us. The hotels were wonderful, and our driver throughout Sicily, Vincenzo, was absolutely amazing. He was informative, fun, accommodating, and a total delight. Our guides in each city were knowledgeable and totally willing to tailor the excursions based on our needs. We wanted an additional boat ride in Siracusa and our guide set us up for an incredible sunset ride. The food?? Fantastic!! Ending up in Taormina and relaxing at a beautiful resort completed our tour of quaint towns, beautiful scenery/architecture, and culinary delights. Every detail was planned by Filomena beautifully, and our trip was most memorable and amazing!
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Richard Lincer
297 days ago
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We returned last weekend from our latest trip in Italy - 10 days in Sicily and 4 in Amalfi - again arranged by Ciao Amici. Once again, the trip was outstanding - all of the transfers were on time and flawless; all of the tour guides that Ciao Amici arranged in the different cities were engaged and informative and provided good insights; and all of the hotels they arranged were good value for the money. All of the guides new Filomena personally and she had followed up with each of them about the details of our trip to be sure that they could accomodate our interests. One member of our party had a great grandfather who came from Contessa Entellina and, through Filomena's guide's connection, not only were we able to visit the town but she was able to connect him with his third cousin who still lived there! We can't wait to plan a visit to a different region of Italy through Ciao Amici. Anyone looking to travel to Italy should really use Ciao Amici to plan it - their knowledge and resources, and their responsiveness, are really outstanding!
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michael carullo
309 days ago
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From the moment we arrived in Venice every detail was taken care of. Leaving was also easy. Train to Milan and driver to lake como was excellent choice. Santa margherita was especially beautiful and tour of cinque terre was excellent. The guides and drivers were all wonderful. Thx so much for an unforgettable Italy experience

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We used Ciao Amici to plan our trip to Italy in April 2024. Everything they selected, recommended, hired, etc. was AMAZING. The best tour guides, the best hotels, smartest recommendations. Filomena truly knows Italy and how to do it right! Davide, Alessio and our other tour guide, whose name is escaping me right now, were THE BEST! The people who met us at the airport in Venice, the transportation, the assistance to the hotel in Venice, the owner of the farm in Tuscany picking us up at the airport in Florence, all were amazing. The farm in Tuscany was our favorite place of the 3 places we stayed. I cannot say enough great things about the whole trip. It was all thanks to Filomena.
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Catherine Ricciardi
829 days ago
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Our trip to Italy was wonderful. Filomena and her team make the travel experience perfect.
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Charles Decker Jr.
833 days ago
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There are no words to express our gratitude to Filomena and her staff for planning our itinerary in Italy from start to finish. Each day of our nine day journey from Venice to Florence to Rome was perfect! Filomena's expertise was invaluable to us as we began to consider our first trip abroad and felt very overwhelmed trying to plan all of the details. Her team of personal contacts in Italy were such experts in their travel knowledge, but most importantly made us feel like "family" as they navigated through every aspect of our trip. Our transfer person, car services, drivers, and tour guides were top-notch professionals as they immersed us in their Italian culture. We enjoyed the train travel through the Italian coutryside, as well as the amazing accommodations in each city. Looking forward to planning our next Italian adventure!
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Lalena Sunshine
1154 days ago
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I don’t even know how to begin to describe our wonderful trip to Italy with Ciao Amici. The planning and knowledge and personal touches that Filomena and Kelly put into our trip were beyond our expectations. We hardly had to think about a thing while we were whisked from one amazing experience to another by tour guides and drivers who were vetted and sought out by Filomena. The hotels they chose were fantastic, in amazing locations, with kind and helpful staff. The travel app that was set up for us meant that everyone in my family had the itinerary and the tickets, and that we could communicate with Ciao Amici if we needed to. We travelled from Venice to Tuscany to Rome and then to Amalfi. Some of our favorite experiences during this trip were the authentic Trastevere Food Tour with Rogelio, the private cooking lesson with Chef Cristina in Rome, the nonstop hospitality from Giuseppe and his awesome staff at Tenuta Santo Pietro in Tuscany, the Limoncello tour with Chef Fiore just outside of Amalfi, the day trips to San Gimignano, Siena, and Capri, and so many more! We couldn’t believe how lucky we were to be in this beautiful place with all of these wonderful people taking care of us and showing us the best of Italy. Thank you so much for this beautiful experience Ciao Amici!
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Ileana Garofalo
1171 days ago
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With Ciao Amici, (Hello, Friends), you really do have friends in Italy! Filomena and Kelly provided us with drivers and guides at every city we went to. From Vesna and Davide in Venice, to two Marcos, two Simons, another Davide, 2 Paolas, one Giuseppe and one Michaele in Florence, Rome and Amalfi, we were always among friends and felt safe in the amazing country that is Italy. The hotels were great and some had fantastic views! We especially loved the Limoncello making with Chef Fiore at Le Bonta del Capo. So much fun and the view and the 5 course tasting dinner left us wishing we never had to go home. If you ever wanted to visit Italy, Ciao Amici is the only way, andiamo!

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So glad you had an amazing time. It was so fun planning it for you!!
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Robyn Downes Larche
1493 days ago
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Ciao Amici designs trips that offer a unique Italian experience!
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Tina DelMastro-McGrath
2122 days ago
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Ciao Amici came to St. Michael’s School and ran a Make Your Own Pasta class. It was so well done!!! We had kids from PreK 4 - through 8th Grade in attendance and everyone had such a wonderful time. Filomena and her team were amazing!!! We will be doing another school event with Ciao Amici in the future. If you have a school or scout group I highly recommend doing one of these classes. This was a winner!!! Five stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Mary Kate Harrington Santulli
2207 days ago
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Love Ciao Amici! I have taken three culinary classes there and am looking forward to my next one...pizza making! Filomena and the staff of Ciao Amici are so welcoming and encouraging. I just love listening to Filomena teach! Every time she passes my workstation and says "Brava" I just beam with pride! This Irish/German girl is finally learning to cook Italian after being married to one for 24 years! Brava, Filomena Coccaro!

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Love having you in my classes. Thank you so much for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing you at the Pizza Class!
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Debbie Doan Close
2221 days ago
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I've been to Ciao Amici twice now. I have been warmly welcomed both times and have learned a lot about Italian culture and cuisine. It is a great place!

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Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you again soon.
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Eleonora Matteucci
2224 days ago
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My whole family loves Ciao Amici and we can’t say enough great things about the school and Senora Filomena. My children have been taking Italian lessons as well as participating in summer camps at Ciao Amici for 6+ years. They look forward to their weekly classes. We have done both in person and virtual classes and love both.

Ciao Amici planned the most wonderful trip for my mother, sister and I to Italy! All of our accommodations, tours, and transportation during our stay exceeded our expectations. The communication from Filomena and Kelly during our travels was outstanding! We look forward to Ciao Amici planning our next trip to Italy

K. MORGAN

There are no words to express our gratitude to Filomena and her staff for planning our itinerary from start to finish in Italy. Each day of our nine day journey from Venice to Florence to Rome was perfect! Her team of professionals in Italy were such experts in their travel knowledge, but most importantly made us feel like we were ‘family’ as they navigated through every aspect of our visit.

CHARLES DECKER JR.

We just got back from our trip to Italy. We can’t thank Filomena and Kelly enough for all that they did to make this trip such a memorable one. The planning was superb and not one detail was missed. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable, and we just loved them. All the hotels were in great locations and were lovely. We will have Ciao Amici book our next trip back to Italy. Thank you for all the beautiful memories.

MARGHERITO FAMILY

I can’t say enough about the experience our family had in Italy thanks to Ciao Amici. The tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so much from them. Our hotel rooms were perfect for our family, and we felt like VIP’s everywhere we went! If you’re planning a trip to Italy and don’t want to think when you get there, contact Ciao Amici. We had the best vacation ever!

MELISSA MCGRATH

We went on a family trip arranged with Ciao Amici and everything was perfectly planned and executed. Our tour guides and drivers were punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. Some felt like part of our family by the time we left them. The hotels were great and nicely located. We highly recommend Filomena at Ciao Amici if you are interested in a perfect trip to Italy!!

LISA DI TARANTI

We wanted our first trip to Italy to be a memorable experience. Filomena certainly came through for us — from excellent accommodations with top-notch staff to seamless transportation and amazing tour guides. Everything went without a hitch. I would highly recommend Ciao Amici to anyone considering a trip to beautiful Italy!

FRANK MALDONADO

My husband and I just returned from a 12 day trip, visiting Milan, Lake Como, Tuscany, Florence and Amalfi. The entire trip was well planned. The hotels were first rate and centrally located. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Traveling from city to city was seamless. The cooking class and Limoncello experience were fun! Thank you Filomena and Kelly for a wonderful trip!

JANE

It was a fantastic trip! The housing accommodations were outstanding - quaint, charming, and with a staff that bent over backwards to ensure our comfort and enjoyment. The food there was wonderful as well. In addition to our stay at the “farmhouse”, Filomena made additional arrangements for us to visit Florence and Siena with a private tour guide for both places. Be sure you check out the services at Ciao Amici before you plan your next trip to Italy!

CANDICE CHALEFF

Thanks to Filomena and Kelly of Ciao Amici for planning every detail of our wonderful vacation to Italy! It was spectacular!! Chef Cristina taught us how to cook risotto, risotto balls and a delicious dessert made with figs. Marco and Giuseppe gave us private tours of Florence and Rome! The Hotels were amazing. If you are planning a trip to Italy, do not hesitate to contact Filomena of Ciao Amici! You will not be disappointed! Arrivederci, Italia!

DONNA ROSS

Filomena booked our family’s recent trip to Italy and it was fantastic! From the hotels to tours and drivers every detail was handled incredibly!

MARY ANN MATLOCK

Our trip to Italy was wonderful. Filomena and her team make the travel experienceperfect!

CATHERINE RICCIARDI

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