Roots and Heritage
Embrace La Dolce Vita:
Retrace the Footsteps of Your Ancestors and Uncover Your True Italian Identity
roots and heritage
Have you ever dreamt of being in the places where your ancestors grew up? Our travels offer the opportunity for Italian descendants residing abroad to discover their family origins, and so much more.
Our itineraries will take you through the same streets your great grandparents used to walk down, visiting the church they attended, cemetery, cafes and neighborhood parks.
If your family house still exists, we’ll take you there too! And we’ll help you to connect with your Italian relatives, because there are no greater memories than family stories, anecdotes, grandmother’s secret recipes, dialect jokes, and everything that can be found in the places of one’s past.
Our team understands that discovering one’s cultural roots can be an emotional experience, which is why we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for our travelers. We provide guidance, empathy, and encouragement as you reconnect with your heritage.
Private tour guides will accompany you throughout your family quest, providing you with in-depth knowledge and insights into the places you visit. You will stay in hand-picked hotels that reflect the local culture, that sustain the local economy and provide a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. We will arrange for transportation to ensure your travel experience is seamless and stress-free.
Through this travel experience, you will gain a sense of belonging and connection to your identity and you will create lasting memories and forge new connections with the people and places that shaped your family’s history.
Your memories.
Our pride.
emotional experience
I was finally able to fulfill my grandmother’s wish to return to her Italian native village thanks to Bumblemee. The trip was perfectly planned and our private guide, Paolo made the trip even more special with his passion and knowledge of the area. It was an emotional and unforgettable experience. It was like my grandmother was with me every step of the way. Without exception I recommend this trip for anyone seeking to connect with their Italian roots.
Steven
Austin, TX
my legacy
As a restaurant owner with Italian roots, I had always dreamed of visiting the restaurant that belonged to my great grandparents in Bologna and Bumblemee made my dream a reality. It was an amazing culinary adventure and the most emotional part was sitting at the same table my family used to gather around over a 100 years ago. Thanks to Bumblemee’s I now feel deeply connected to my heritage and proud of my culinary legacy. Thank you, Bumblemee, for an unforgettable experience that changed me forever.
Isabelle
PROVIDENCE, RI
private interpreter
Growing up I knew I had Italian roots in Naples so I’ve always wanted to learn more about it. Planning my trip to Italy with Bumblemee and their “Roots and Heritage” team was like talking with family: they were so kind and ready to help me! On site, my private guide and interpreter, Luca, was knowledgeable, passionate and thanks to his insights, I felt like I had been living there my entire life. Bumblemee was able to create a truly unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to go back and continue exploring my Italian heritage. Thank you Bumblemee for connecting me with my new Italian family.
Preston
Albany, NY
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