Private travel, thoughtfully made

Discover Your Flavour of Italy.

From a glass of wine shared with its maker to a family recipe passed down through generations, Italy's most memorable experiences are found in its flavours, traditions and the people behind them. At Le Baccanti, we bring these stories to life through bespoke luxury journeys that weave together exceptional food and wine with Italy's art, history and culture, each thoughtfully tailored to the way you wish to discover it.

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Sunset over a Tuscan vineyard from a terrace
A different way to travel

More Than an Itinerary. A Way Into Italy’s Flavours.

We are a Florence-based team of travel designers with more than two decades of experience creating private journeys across Italy. We listen closely, opening doors to winemakers, family kitchens and the places where food, wine, art and history become part of the same story.

One journey, designed around you and the people you travel with.
Follow your curiosity

Every Region Has a Flavour. Every Journey, a Story.

These are starting points for a conversation. Every journey is made for you.

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The people behind your journey

Italy is personal.
So are we.

Since 2004, we have built Le Baccanti around genuine connections: with our guests, our travel advisor partners and the winemakers, chefs and artisans who welcome you into their world.

Our most valuable asset is this network of people. It brings local insight, thoughtful care and meaningful encounters to every journey we create.

Food and wine are at the heart of our story. We also own and run Mama Florence, our Italian cooking school founded in 2013.

Vanessa Held

Vanessa Held

Founder & CEO

Maria Jose Lobos

Maria Jose Lobos

VIP Travel Advisor

Lavinia Pasqua

Lavinia Pasqua

VIP Travel Advisor

Anna Pagliero

Anna Pagliero

VIP Travel Advisor

Tania Hirst

Tania Hirst

Booking Manager

Jessica Wynne

Jessica Wynne

Operations Manager

Elena Rusca

Elena Rusca

Financial Manager

Stefano Masotti

Stefano Masotti

Resident Chef

Luca Rosati

Luca Rosati

Resident Chef

Laura Alleni

Laura Alleni

Associate

How we work

Personal from the beginning.

Good travel begins with a conversation. We take care of the practical details while keeping your interests at the heart of every choice.

We listen

Tell us what moves you, how you like to travel and what you hope to discover.

We design

We build a considered itinerary with trusted local people, places to stay and experiences.

You travel

Enjoy the journey with a team in Italy looking after the details along the way.

“The trip was expertly coordinated and executed with precision, allowing us to focus completely on enjoying Italy.”
René R. · Guest review, 2025
From our journal

Stories to take you further.

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Begin with a conversation

Where would you like Italy to take you?

Share an idea, a date, or simply what you love. We’ll help shape the rest.

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Partners and friends