Our Fantastic Guides

Francesca hails from a village in the mountains east of Rome. She combines a degree in botany, a love of hiking, and a fine sense of customer service, to make a great guide.

Alessandro works as a researcher for the National Park of Abruzzo. His expertise is in the wildlife of the Italian forests, and he knows the trails of Abruzzo up and down, having hiked them many a time in pursuit of his researches.

Michael is a native New Zealander. He's spent his last few years in a lovely, quiet corner of Le Marche where he lends a hand with our truly off-the-beaten-path type tours. Check out his website.

When he's not answering phones in our Italian office, Peter Crawford accompanies a number of tours each year. He was a teacher and writer until he decided to take to the trails of Italy one day and, by the by, founded GIROSOLE. That's him on the left with, at right, Niko, the chairman of the board.

Terry came to Rome in search of "la dolce vita" and appears to have found it. He works with groups of deaf travelers, sharing his passion for all things Italian, and has started up his own company specializing in offering tours in sign language.

Luca, a licensed Wilderness Guide, is a dedicated naturalist who enjoys imparting his deep appreciation and knowledge of the outdoors and horticulture to his clients.

Of Italian-Jewish origins, born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, David has lived in Italy for the past seven years, residing first in Milan and more recently in a small village overlooking the Lago di Como. He guides tours throughout Northern Italy.

Michelangelo has a degree in Environmental Science. His expertise in all things flora and fauna, combined with his sparkling good humor, are sure to keep you both entertained and well-informed.

Giuseppe lives near Rome and has traveled extensively throughout Italy. He graduated with honors in geography, with a specialty in the effects of tourism on local populations - which also happens to be one of GIROSOLE'S principal concerns.

Roberto (r) is an archeologist, trained at the University of Rome. Born and raised in the Terni province of Umbria, he fascinates travelers with his in-depth knowledge of the ancient world.

Luciano Nonino is your guide to GIROSOLE itself - that is to say, he's our main Travel Consultant, and he will help you develop a great walking tour custom fit to your specifications. A Roman by birth, he has traveled throughout Italy (as well as many other destinations worldwide) and now lives in Denver, Colorado.

Ulisse, our Amalfi Coast guide, has family on the Amalfi Coast, having been raised in nearby Naples. His father, a longtime tour guide, taught him the craft, so that Ulisse, at a young 23, already leads our tours with a veteran’s confidence, blending exercise, fun, relaxation and history.

Pasquale, originally a teacher of English, received his license as a tour leader/guide for the Calabrian region in 1999. He's particularly knowledgeable about Magna Graecia culture and archaelogy, having come to realize, thanks to his guiding, that that is where his roots belong.