Italy with G

Northern Italy trip planning and local host experiences

Planning a trip to Milan, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Varese, Bergamo, or nearby areas? I help travelers plan better days, avoid tourist traps, and experience Northern Italy in a more authentic and relaxed way.

Northern Italy is beautiful. Planning it can be confusing.

Trains, rental cars, parking, ZTL zones, restaurants, crowded tourist spots, and unrealistic itineraries can turn a beautiful trip into a stressful one.
I help you understand where to go, what to avoid, and how to enjoy Northern Italy with the help of someone who actually knows the area.

Hi, I’m Giacomo.

I’m Giacomo, originally from Northern Italy. After living abroad for many years, I realized how confusing Italy can feel for visitors: trains, parking, restaurants, local customs, ZTL zones, timing, and choosing the right places.
I help travelers enjoy Northern Italy in a more relaxed, authentic, and personal way.

Provided Services

Trip Planning Call
A private call to help you plan your Northern Italy trip with confidence. Perfect if you’re not sure where to stay, how to move around, or which areas are worth your time.
Custom Itinerary
A personalized day-by-day itinerary with towns, restaurants, transportation tips, parking suggestions, Google Maps links, and local recommendations.
Italian Friend for a Day
Already in Northern Italy? Spend a day with a local host. I can join you for a walking/train day or, if you rent a car and drive, I can come along as a local passenger to help with navigation, restaurants, parking, translation, timing, and local tips.

Trip Planning Call:Includes a 60–75 minute call covering:
where to go
how many days to spend
Milan, Como, Lake Maggiore, Varese, Bergamo, Verona, the Dolomites
car or train
restaurants
mistakes to avoid
ZTL zones, parking, highways, tolls
practical travel tips
Price: $175

Custom ItineraryIncludes:
day-by-day itinerary
personalized Google Maps
restaurants
parking suggestions
trains/ferries
rainy-day alternatives
what to book in advance
what to avoid
The client books everything independently.
Price:
Itinerary planning 5–7 days $600–1,200
Premium planning + bookings guidance $1,500–2,500

Italian Friend for a DayConcept:
“Spend a day with a local in Northern Italy. You choose the area, or I design the day for you.”
Examples:
Lake Como day
Lake Maggiore day
Varese hidden gems day
Bergamo + countryside day
Milan like a local
relocation scouting day
Service and Prices:
Half day, 4 hours $350–450
Full day, 7–8 hours $600–750
Long day / lake road trip $800–950
Relocation scouting by rental car $900–1,200

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Important DisclaimerItaly with G provides travel planning, local hosting, cultural orientation, translation help, and practical trip support in Northern Italy.I am not a licensed tour guide, travel agency, tour operator, taxi, NCC, private driver, or transportation provider. I do not provide official guided tours of museums, churches, monuments, archaeological sites, or historical/artistic attractions.Guests are responsible for booking and paying directly for their own transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, activities, fuel, tolls, parking, and any other travel expenses.If guests rent a car, they are responsible for driving, insurance, fuel, tolls, parking, fines, traffic rules, ZTL zones, and all vehicle-related obligations. I may join as a local host/passenger, but I do not drive guests’ rental cars.All recommendations are based on personal experience and local knowledge. 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If payments or bookings are used, third-party services such as Stripe, PayPal, Cal.com, Calendly, Google Meet, or similar tools may process information according to their own privacy policies.Your information may be stored in my email, booking tools, payment tools, or client records for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, manage business records, or comply with legal obligations.You may contact me with the for at the bottom of the page to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information.By submitting a form on this website, you agree to be contacted regarding your request.Terms & Booking PolicyAll services are provided as travel planning, local hosting, cultural orientation, translation help, and practical trip support.Payment is required to confirm planning calls, custom itineraries, or local host days.Planning calls are provided by video call unless otherwise agreed. Phone calls may be available upon request.Custom itineraries are planning documents based on the information provided by the client. Clients are responsible for making and paying for all reservations, bookings, tickets, transportation, and accommodations directly with third-party providers.Local host days are subject to availability, weather, transportation options, and feasibility of the requested itinerary.I do not provide transportation, do not operate as a taxi or private driver, and do not drive rental cars. If a client rents a car, the client is fully responsible for driving and all vehicle-related obligations.Cancellations and refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis unless otherwise stated in writing at the time of booking.Italy with G is not responsible for third-party services, cancellations, delays, closures, accidents, traffic fines, parking tickets, weather conditions, strikes, schedule changes, or expenses incurred by the client.Refund & Cancellation PolicyPlanning CallsPlanning calls may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice, subject to availability.Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled call may be eligible for a refund, minus any payment processing fees.Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled call, or missed appointments, are non-refundable.Custom ItinerariesCustom itinerary services are personalized and require time, research, and preparation. Once work has started, payments for custom itineraries are non-refundable.If you need changes to your itinerary, reasonable revisions may be included depending on the service purchased. Major changes, new destinations, or changes caused by updated travel dates may require an additional fee.Local Host DaysLocal host days are subject to availability and must be confirmed in advance.A deposit may be required to reserve the date. Deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing.Cancellations made at least 7 days before the scheduled local host day may be eligible for a partial refund of any amount paid beyond the deposit, minus payment processing fees.Cancellations made less than 7 days before the scheduled local host day are non-refundable.Weather, Closures, Strikes, or Unexpected EventsWeather, transportation delays, strikes, closures, traffic, illness, or other unexpected events may affect the planned experience. When possible, I will help adjust the plan or reschedule, but refunds are not guaranteed for circumstances outside my control.Third-Party CostsClients are responsible for booking and paying directly for their own transportation, accommodations, meals, tickets, activities, fuel, tolls, parking, and any other third-party costs.Italy with G is not responsible for refunds, cancellations, delays, or issues related to third-party providers.Payment Processing FeesAny payment processing fees charged by Stripe, PayPal, or other payment providers may be deducted from refunds when applicable.By booking a service with Italy with G, you agree to this Refund & Cancellation Policy.