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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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.
Every Region Has a Flavour. Every Journey, a Story.
These are starting points for a conversation. Every journey is made for you.
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
Founder & CEO
Maria Jose Lobos
VIP Travel Advisor
Lavinia Pasqua
VIP Travel Advisor
Anna Pagliero
VIP Travel Advisor
Tania Hirst
Booking Manager
Jessica Wynne
Operations Manager
Elena Rusca
Financial Manager
Stefano Masotti
Resident Chef
Luca Rosati
Resident Chef
Laura Alleni
Associate
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
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Share an idea, a date, or simply what you love. We’ll help shape the rest.












