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Our study abroad experience with ITF Travel was exceptional, thanks to Francesca. She expertly adapted to our group’s needs and energy, making the trip memorable for all. Students consistently mentioned her humor and ability to connect with them. Francesca arranged meaningful academic visits, ensured delicious dining experiences, and coordinated seamless transportation. Her attention to detail made everything run smoothly, and we look forward to booking with ITF Travel again for future trips!

As a University professor, I cannot recommend ITF Travel enough for anyone seeking a truly exceptional faculty-led study abroad experience. For almost a decade, they have been our professional go-to agency whenever we develop new international courses, and their expertise and attention to detail consistently exceed our expectations. Whether handling complex itineraries or seamlessly coordinating cultural excursions, Francesca and Filippo treat every request with the utmost care and professionalism. Over the years, we have developed immersive, customized courses exploring the Blue Zones of Sardinia and Ikaria, as well as transformative programs in Cape Town, the legendary surfing hotspot of Jeffreys Bay, and the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand. In every instance, Francesca and Filippo have gone above and beyond to ensure our University students gain invaluable cultural insights and lifelong memories. On a personal note, my admiration for Francesca and Filippo runs even deeper. After countless collaborations, I now consider them two of my dearest friends. Their high-touch, high-feel commitment to student travel make every study abroad travel feel effortless. If you want a reliable and trusted partner fully committed to helping your students explore the world, look no further than ITF Travel.

Francesca and her team at ITF Travel are the best! We have used them multiple times for a short-term pre-service teacher study abroad trip to Italy. When designing the trip, I gave Francesca some general ideas and she was able to hone in on what might be best for students. She then reached out to various schools and planned wonderful cultural opportunities for us. During the trip, Francesca was so helpful and so fun to be around. The students loved connecting with her and asking her questions. Overall, 10/10 would recommend!

Francesca and Fillipo were so amazing on our study abroad trip!! Not only were they incredibly knowledgeable and guided us through every inch of our trip but such beautiful souls!! Funny and outgoing and managed to connect with all 14 college students in our group! I could not recommend ITF travel more!!!

I would recommend ITF Travel to anyone considering a trip to Italy! Francesca is an incredibly hard worker who is dedicated to ironing out every last detail of travel itineraries. And, she is full of recommendations! Francesca and Filippo were communicative and didn’t miss a beat when putting together our study abroad trip to Rome, Tuscany, and Sardinia (Not to mention, they are the kindest humans who are a pleasure to be around). I feel as though we got the most out of those regions in the amount of time that we had. The educational impact of this trip on our students was exceptional. Without the coordination and expertise of ITF Travel, our group would not have had the same level of access to local experts and cultural experiences that brought the students’ research on the Blue Zone to life. We had the rare opportunity to meet directly with Dr. Gianni Pes, a leading expert on Sardinian longevity and the Blue Zones, as well as meet with a local Shepard to better understand traditional lifestyles. These immersive, personal encounters offered our students a unique, possibly once in a lifetime opportunity, and memorable perspective on longevity, culture, health and wellness that simply cannot be replicated in a classroom. All of this was made possible by ITF Travel. I look forward to work with ITF again for work and personal travel! Thank you so much again!

ITF Travel organized an 11-day trip for me and a group through Italy as part of a study abroad course. I wanted a personalized trip and visited Rome, Siena, and the Blue Zone of Sardinia with a group of 12. We were lucky enough to have Filippo as tour guide who was with us throughout the whole day for all 11 days. Just like Francesca, Filippo went out of his way to make sure we were getting the most out of our visit. Everything was organized to great detail and I can highly recommend using ITF Travel for any kind of travel. In fact, ITF is putting another personalized trip together for me to visit Italy again.

Francesca is an amazing trip guide. She guided my study abroad group through a few cities in Italy. She is a ball of energy and is very passionate about travel and what she does. I definitely recommend working with her to plan and possibly guide your trip in the future!