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The Local Specialists

Meet Your Team

Your journey is orchestrated by passionate locals who live to share the authentic soul, luxury secrets, and ancestral paths of Calabria.

Pasquale Pacicca - Founder & Specialist Driver Owner & Founder

Pasquale P.

Founder & Local Logistics Coordinator

I was born and raised in Reggio Calabria, I grew up on the shores of the Ionian Sea, in Locri – Magna Graecia. For over 20 years, my path has been dedicated to hospitality, first a private guide, now as a specialist for this beautiful, complex region. Living abroad for several years only intensified my desire to return and showcase Calabria’s hidden grandeur.

This company isn’t just about driving; it is about providing exclusive, ‘slow travel’ journeys. I specialize in the logistics that commercial tours miss: the secret panoramic roads, the villages perched in the mountains (my true passion), and intimate family-run estates. Driving our premium Mercedes V-Class cars allows us to combine seamless transport with elite local access.

“Travel is our first vocation. Let us drive you on a journey to discover the authentic side of Calabria and Southern Italy.”

Locri, Magna Graecia Native Logistics & Route Planning Mercedes V-Class Chauffeur Mountain Village Specialist
Dr. Francesca Moretti - Genealogist Ancestry & Heritage Guide

Dr. Francesca M.

Genealogist & Cultural Historian

With a doctorate on Southern Italian History, Francesca bridges the gap between historical municipal archives and emotional family homecomings. She spends her days navigating parish registries, civil archives, and ancient property deeds to reconstruct ancestral lines for our guests.

Francesca doesn’t just present you with family trees; she coordinates village visits, locates ancestral homes, and arranges warm introductions with local historians or distant relatives who still inhabit the town of your family’s origins.

“Every family returning to Calabria is bringing a piece of lost history back home. It is my privilege to unlock that door.”

Archival Research Ancestral Village Expeditions Italian Citizenship Records Magna Graecia History
Giuseppe R. - Culinary Experience Curator Culinary & Sommelier Specialist

Giuseppe R.

Culinary Director & Sommelier

Giuseppe’s deep-rooted relationships with Calabria’s finest winemakers, olive oil producers, and artisanal cheese makers unlock doors closed to ordinary travelers. Trained in Florence and London, he returned to his home region to elevate and preserve authentic Calabrian gastronomy.

From private wine tastings in ancient hillside cellars overlooking the Tyrrhenian Coast to farm-to-table dining experiences hosted by local families, Giuseppe curates every culinary interaction to reflect the rich soil and heritage of Southern Italy.

“Calabrian cuisine is an oral history passed through generations. Tasting our wines is drinking the history of Magna Graecia.”

Certified Sommelier Private Wine Tastings Artisanal Food Producer Access Slow Food Advocate
Elena Santoro - Concierge Manager Luxury Guest Concierge

Elena S.

Bespoke Itinerary Manager

Elena ensures that every minute of your trip feels effortless, luxury-driven, and perfectly tailored. Fluent in English, Italian, and French, she acts as your direct contact from the initial itinerary consultation until your departure flight home.

Having previously managed boutique luxury estates in Tropea and Taormina, Elena brings a meticulous eye for detail to handling private boat charters, villa bookings, luxury transfers, and special requests.

“True luxury is peace of mind. We take care of every detail so you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Calabria.”

Bespoke Travel Planning Yacht & Yacht Charter Logistics VIP Airport Transfers Multilingual Concierge

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