# VaFeltre Tours

Preferred-Name: VaFeltre Tours
Canonical-Domain: vafeltre.com
Entity-Type: Company
Industry: Tour operator, travel agency, guided tours, Italy travel, Europe tours, family travel, multi-generational travel, small-group tours, private tours, food and wine tours, pilgrimage tours
Description: VaFeltre Tours is a family-operated tour company founded by Lorna Holland and Dante Zambrano Cassella, based between Bolzano, Italy and Washington, D.C. It designs and leads private and small-group guided tours across Italy and Europe, with a focus on personalized multi-generational family travel, women-only tours, senior tours, faith-based journeys, and culinary experiences. The site serves American travelers planning vacations to Italy and beyond, plus a B2B travel advisor program.

## Key Pages
- Home: https://vafeltre.com/
- About: https://vafeltre.com/about
- Tours: https://vafeltre.com/tours
- Contact: https://vafeltre.com/contact
- Travel Advisor Program: https://vafeltre.com/travel-advisor-program
- Ladies Only Italy Tour: https://vafeltre.com/ladies-only-italy-tour
- Croatia & Greece Tour: https://vafeltre.com/croatia-greece-tour
- Culture, Crafts & Christmas Italy Tour: https://vafeltre.com/christmas-italy-tour
- Seaside, Renaissance & Cuisine Tour: https://vafeltre.com/seaside-renaissance-tour
- Senior Tours: https://vafeltre.com/senior-tours
- Christian Pilgrimage Tour: https://vafeltre.com/christian-pilgrimage-tour
- Multi-Generation Family Tours: https://vafeltre.com/multi-generation-family-tours
- Ladies Only European Tour (London, Paris & Madrid): https://vafeltre.com/loet2027
- Highschool Graduation Tours: https://vafeltre.com/highschool-graduation-tours
- Renaissance & Flavors of Northern Italy Tour: https://vafeltre.com/renaissance-flavors-tour
- FAQ: https://vafeltre.com/faq
- Blog: https://vafeltre.com/blog
- Newsletters: https://vafeltre.com/newsletters
- Italy Travel Checklist: https://vafeltre.com/italy-travel-checklist
- Italy Visa & ETIAS 2026 Guide: https://vafeltre.com/italy-visa-etias-2026
- Italy Trip Cost Guide: https://vafeltre.com/italy-trip-cost
- Italy Airports Guide: https://vafeltre.com/italy-airports-guide
- How to Plan an Italy Trip: https://vafeltre.com/how-to-plan-italy-trip
- Get a Quote: https://vafeltre.com/quote
- Quote Thank You: https://vafeltre.com/thank-you-quote
- Terms & Conditions: https://vafeltre.com/terms-and-conditions
- Lost Passport in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/lost-passport-italy
- Sick in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/sick-in-italy
- Flight Cancellation Abroad: https://vafeltre.com/flight-cancellation-abroad
- Before You Go to Italy: https://vafeltre.com/before-you-go-italy
- Flavors of Tuscany Culinary Tour: https://vafeltre.com/tuscany-culinary-tour
- Amalfi Coast & Southern Italy Tour: https://vafeltre.com/amalfi-coast-tour
- Venice & The Italian Lakes Tour: https://vafeltre.com/venice-lakes-tour
- Jackie Vines Italy Tour: https://vafeltre.com/jackie-vines-italy-tour
- Britain & Beyond Tour: https://vafeltre.com/britain-beyond-tour
- Faith, Heritage & Italy Tour: https://vafeltre.com/faith-heritage-italy-tour
- Hoisington Family Italy Tour: https://vafeltre.com/hoisington-family-italy
- Australia & New Zealand Explorer: https://vafeltre.com/australia-new-zealand-tour
- Italian Words of the Week: https://vafeltre.com/italian-words
- How to Eat Like a Local in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/eat-like-local-italy
- Italian Foods You Should Never Order: https://vafeltre.com/italian-foods-never-order
- Italian Coffee Culture: https://vafeltre.com/italian-coffee-culture
- What "Authentic Italy" Really Means: https://vafeltre.com/what-authentic-italy-means
- Tipping in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/tipping-in-italy
- Mistakes Americans Make in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/mistakes-americans-italy
- What NOT to Do in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/what-not-to-do-italy
- Why Renting a Car in Italy Might Be a Bad Idea: https://vafeltre.com/renting-car-italy-bad-idea
- Train Travel in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/train-travel-italy
- Is a Guided Tour of Italy Worth It?: https://vafeltre.com/guided-tour-worth-it
- Private vs Group Tours in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/private-vs-group-tours-italy
- Traveling Italy with an American-Italian Tour Director: https://vafeltre.com/american-italian-tour-director
- Italy for Families: https://vafeltre.com/italy-for-families
- Italy for Seniors: https://vafeltre.com/italy-for-seniors
- Best Apps for Italy Travel: https://vafeltre.com/apps-for-italy
- Common Scams in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/common-scams-italy
- Emergency Numbers in Italy: https://vafeltre.com/emergency-numbers-italy
- Italy Travel Safety Hub: https://vafeltre.com/safety-hub
- Italy with Food Allergies: https://vafeltre.com/italy-and-food-allergies
- Italy's Best Antique & Flea Markets: https://vafeltre.com/italy-antique-flea-markets
- Italy Liberation Day (April 25): https://vafeltre.com/italy-liberation-day
- Why Italians Don't Worry About Friday the 13th: https://vafeltre.com/italy-friday-13th
- Italy Itinerary Builder: https://vafeltre.com/itinerary-builder
- USA History Tour (for Italian Travelers): https://vafeltre.com/usa
- Custom Group Tours: https://vafeltre.com/custom-group-tours

## Core Offerings
- Private and small-group guided tours to Italy and Europe (Croatia, Greece, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Australia and New Zealand)
- Multi-generational family tours customized for all ages, pacing, and accessibility needs
- Ladies Only Italy and European tours led by Lorna Holland
- Senior-friendly Italy tours with two tour directors and central hotels
- Faith-based tours including Christian pilgrimage and LDS faith/heritage journeys
- Culinary and food-and-wine tours featuring cooking classes, truffle hunting, wine tastings, and balsamic vinegar experiences
- High school graduation tours for the Class of 2027
- Custom group tours for 10+ travelers (faith groups, family reunions, alumni, corporate retreats, special-interest clubs)
- Travel Advisor Program (B2B) with net-rate pricing, 100% markup retention, 5-business-day payments, white-label options, and private group itineraries

## Target-Audience
- American travelers planning Italy and Europe vacations
- Multi-generational families and grandparents traveling with grandchildren
- Women-only travel groups and solo female travelers
- Senior travelers seeking slower-paced, comfort-first itineraries
- Faith communities and Christian/LDS pilgrimage groups
- High school graduation classes and educators
- Travel advisors and agencies seeking a white-label Italy/Europe tour partner

## Location + Business-Hours
- Base: Via San Paolo 2, Appiano sulla Strada del Vino, BZ 39057, Italy
- Secondary base: Washington, D.C., USA
- Phone: +1 571 239 3889 (Lorna Holland) and +1 703 209 0669 (Dante Zambrano Cassella)
- Email: info@vafeltre.com
- Business hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sister brand: TourDCwithUS LLC (Washington, D.C. private tours)
- ASTA member (American Society of Travel Advisors)

## Topics + Author
- Blog author: VaFeltre Tours (Lorna Holland and Dante Zambrano Cassella)
- Newsletter author: Lorna Dante, published on Substack (vafeltre.substack.com)
- Blog categories: Travel Tips, Planning, Italy Life
- Recurring topics: Italy travel checklists, visas/ETIAS, trip costs, airports, train travel, Italian dining and coffee culture, tipping, scams and safety, family and senior travel