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Your Dream of Italy® Awaits

Custom and curated 4- and 5- star journeys infused with beauty, flavor and soul.

An Italy trip to transform your life.

Dream trips designed by PBS TV Host Kathy McCabe and the Dream of Italy® Team

Let the Journey of a Lifetime Begin

Immersive experiences. Luxury and boutique accommodations. On-the-ground logistics, we handle it all in one dream package.
Imagine… waking up in a centuries-old villa tucked into the hills of Tuscany. The scent of warm focaccia drifting through the stone courtyard. Olive trees shimmering in golden morning light. A private driver waiting below, ready to whisk you away to an ancient hilltop town where nonnas still cook in the kitchens of family-run trattorias.

No tour can compare.

This is Italy—handpicked just for you.

“Kathy gave us the trip of a lifetime - every detail, every sunset was pure magic.”

– Jennifer M.

Book with Me to Experience the Soul of Italy

I’m Kathy McCabe, host of PBS TV series Dream of Italy®, founder of Dream of Italy® Magazine. I’ve devoted my life and career to sharing the best of Italy.
In a world where everyone claims to be an Italy expert, you deserve someone with longtime experience and deep local connections to craft a truly life-changing trip. I founded Dream of Italy® 23 years ago and have been living the Italian dream ever since. As the trusted host of the award-winning Dream of Italy® series on PBS, I bring more than 30 years of travel expertise and an authentic passion for Italy to the design of your trip. I help discerning travelers like you turn their Italian dreams into unforgettable, transformative journeys. To return home, a different person…

Because you want more than just a hotel and a train ticket. You want the Dream of Italy® magic:

  • ✨ Curated 4- and 5-Star Stays – from castle suites to restored countryside vineyard estates.
  • 🗺️ Knowledgeable Local Guides – storytellers who open doors to hidden history and culture.
  • 🍷 Authentic Culinary/Wine Experiences – truffle hunts, pasta-making with nonnas, private vineyard tastings.
  • ⭐️ VIP Access – exclusive tours of ancient ruins, private Vatican visits and invitations to local festivals.
  • 📍 On-the-Ground Logistics – trusted drivers, first-class trains, worry-free transfers.

No overwhelm. No wasted time. No misinformation. No cookie-cutter itineraries.

With Dream of Italy® and Kathy, you book more than a trip—you unlock an untouched part of your soul.

“Every detail of our Lake Como and Piedmont journey was impeccably curated, seamless, and unforgettable.”

– Tarie Harris

This Is For You If You Are Dreaming of A…

Romantic aEscape

Romantic Escape

Capri sunsets, villa views, coastlines that dazzle

Family Bucket List Trip

Family Bucket List Trip

Get a taste of culture, and deepen your bonds

Food + Wine Indulgence

Food + Wine Indulgence

Michelin stars, vineyard feasts, nonna’s kitchen

Ancestral Roots Journey

Ancestral Roots Journey

Trace your lineage through town squares & archives

Girls’ Getaway

Girls’ Getaway

Spa days, wine tastings, & sisterhood in Chianti

Scouting a Move

Scouting A Move

Tour homes with realtors, meet expats, find your next chapter

A Solo<br />
Renewal

A Solo Renewal

Write in a stone cottage, feast in silence, reconnect with yourself

Festivals + Local Events

Festivals + Local Events

Sagre celebrating artichokes to patron saints, & medieval parades

Whether it’s your first visit or a life-long calling—your dream is worthy of expert care.

“A seamless trip with unforgettable moments, every detail, perfectly placed.”

– Becky Rudella

How It Works

Booking Your Dream of Italy® Trip Is Easy.

Share Your Dream

Share your Italian vision (romantic escape, ancestral journey, family trip, scouting your future home), your desired dates, and any details you have.

Get Matched with a Travel Planner

I’ll connect you with a trusted Italy expert from my private network—curators who craft once-in-a-lifetime journeys

Get A Private Consultation with Me

You will meet 1:1 with Kathy for personalized insight, guidance and actionable advice on what to see and what to do. Let’s talk about your Dream of Italy® come true (optional).

Receive Your Personalized Itinerary

After meeting with your hand-picked travel advisor, you will choose your adventure, make your deposit and receive your Dream of Italy® itinerary. Every detail considered and every dream realized.

Top Italy Trips to Book for 2026 & 2027

Planning Your Dream of Italy® Trip Is Easy

Summer

Outdoor concerts, beach towns, medieval festivals

Fall

Wine and olive harvest, truffle hunting, cooking classes

Winter

Holiday magic, Christmas markets, cozy Tuscan villas

Spring

Spring festivals, blooming countryside, Easter processions

“Dream of Italy® curated a trip that balanced familiar favorites with new adventures for our family”

– Greg Regan
Your Dream of Italy Fairy God Mother

Sometimes You Need to Dream Out Loud

Talk it through with Kathy McCabe and let’s explore what’s possible.

In our private consultation, we will cover:

  • 📍 Seasonal tips & destination insights
  • 💫 Planning an ancestral or romantic journey
  • 💎 Where to indulge and where to save
  • 🏡 How to plan a real estate or move to Italy scouting trip
  • ✨ Aligning your vision with Italy’s rhythms

Consult fee: $397 in addition to your travel booking

Visualize the Dream. Trust the Process.

Overwhelmed by choices? Confused by mixed reviews? Tired of mass-market travel that falls flat? Let’s bring clarity to your dream.

Let me connect you to Italy the way it was meant to be experienced: through taste, touch, beauty and belonging.

Book Your Dream of Italy® Trip Now

Overwhelmed by choices? Confused by mixed reviews? Tired of mass-market travel that falls flat? Let’s bring clarity to your dream.

Let me connect you to Italy the way it was meant to be experienced: through taste, touch, beauty and belonging.

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