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18 Years on Travel + Leisure’s A-List

Why The Italian Concierge Is the Luxury Travel Agency Italy Travelers Trust

For the 18th consecutive year, The Italian Concierge has been named to Travel + Leisure’s prestigious A-List — the gold standard for the world’s finest travel advisors. For those planning luxury travel to Italy, this milestone is more than an industry accolade. It’s a reflection of nearly two decades of extraordinary journeys, deeply personal connections, and an unwavering commitment to the kind of Italian experiences that simply can’t be replicated elsewhere. If you’ve been searching for the best luxury travel agent Italy has to offer, this recognition is your answer.

WHAT THE TRAVEL + LEISURE A-LIST REALLY MEANS

Travel + Leisure’s A-List is one of the most respected honors in the travel industry, awarded annually to a select group of advisors based on professional expertise, client feedback, industry relationships, and the ability to deliver truly transformative travel experiences. Most luxury travel agencies earn a spot once. A handful earn it a few times. The Italian Concierge has held this distinction every single year without exception — making us one of only a rare few in the world to maintain an unbroken streak of this length. For travelers considering high end tours of Italy or luxury Italy vacation packages, this track record matters. It means that when you trust us with your journey, you’re working with a team whose excellence has been independently verified, year after year.

THE STORY BEHIND THE COMPANY

The Italian Concierge was built on something that can’t be bought or manufactured: a genuine, lifelong love of Italy. Founder Joyce Falcone brings a personal connection to Italy that goes far deeper than professional expertise. Rooted in her Italian-American heritage and her years of study in Siena, her passion for the country is authentic and intimate. As an Italian Wine Scholar, she brings an educated appreciation for the regional traditions — the cuisine, the wine, the art, the culture — that define what luxury travel in Italy truly means. During her years in Aspen, Colorado, Joyce was actively involved with Slow Food Roaring Fork, an organization devoted to quality, tradition, and the kind of authentic food culture that now shapes every luxury Italy itinerary The Italian Concierge creates. After relocating to New Jersey in 2014, she continued to build the company into what it is today: widely recognized as one of the best luxury tour companies for Italy in the world. “Italy is not just a destination we sell,” says Falcone. “It’s a country we know intimately, respect deeply, and share with genuine passion. Eighteen years of A-List recognition validates our approach of combining insider knowledge, cultural expertise, and meticulous attention to detail.”

WHAT SETS US APART AS ITALY LUXURY TRAVEL SPECIALISTS

When clients come to us looking for luxury tours of Italy or private tours Italy luxury travelers seek, they’re not looking for a standard itinerary — they’re looking for access. Access to a family’s historic villa that isn’t listed anywhere online. A private cooking lesson with a Michelin-starred chef. A truffle hunt deep in the hills of Piedmont with a local forager who has worked the same land for generations. These are the experiences that define our luxury Italy tour packages, and they exist because of the relationships we have spent 18 years building. “Our clients return to us year after year because we deliver experiences that are extraordinary,” Falcone adds. “We open doors that remain closed to most travelers.” As an italy luxury travel agent trusted by high-net-worth individuals, corporate groups, and academic programs alike, we design fully customized journeys that go far beyond conventional tourism. Whether you’re seeking a romantic luxury italy vacation for two, a multi-generational family trip, or a curated group experience, our approach is always the same: bespoke, deeply researched, and executed with impeccable care.

AS FEATURED IN

Our expertise in Italian luxury travel has been recognized not only by Travel + Leisure, but by Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler, and other leading global publications. When editors and journalists are looking for the best luxury travel agency Italy has to offer, The Italian Concierge is consistently the name they turn to.

NOW EXPANDING INTO FRANCE

The 2026 A-List recognition arrives as The Italian Concierge continues to grow — including through our sister company, The Provence Concierge, which brings the same standard of bespoke, culturally immersive planning to luxury travel in the South of France. Whether your dream journey takes you to the rolling hills of Tuscany or the lavender fields of Provence, our team delivers the same insider access, cultural depth, and personalized service that has defined us for nearly two decades.

BEGIN YOUR LUXURY ITALY VACATION

If you’re ready to experience luxury travel Italy at its finest — with a team who knows the country not as a product to sell, but as a place they love — we would be honored to plan your journey. From high end italy tours to tailor-made luxury italy vacation packages, from private tours italy luxury travelers rave about to carefully curated luxury guided tours of Italy, every trip we design is a reflection of our deepest expertise and our most genuine passion. Contact us today to start planning your unforgettable luxury trip to Italy.

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