# Scappare Travel Club > Boutique small group trips to Italy for solo travelers, couples, and friends - capped at 6-12 guests with hand-crafted itineraries and trusted local guides. Scappare Travel Club designs immersive Italian travel experiences focused on the people, places, and meals you'd never find on your own. Every trip is built around genuine local connections, from family-run wineries to hidden neighborhood trattorias. ## Pages - [Home](/): Discover boutique small group trips to Italy. - [Trips](/trips): Browse upcoming small group Italy tours including Tuscany, Sicily, Venice, and the Italian Lakes. - [Small Group Italy Tours](/small-group-italy-tours): Overview of boutique 6-12 person trips across Italy. - [Small Group Tuscany Tours](/small-group-tuscany-tours): Dedicated Tuscany small group trips page. - [Small Group Sicily Tours](/small-group-sicily-tours): Dedicated Sicily small group trips page. - [Small Group Venice Tours](/small-group-venice-tours): Dedicated Venice small group trips page. - [Florence & Tuscany Trip](/trips/florence-tuscany): 8-day Florence and Tuscany small group itinerary. - [Sicily Noto & Ortigia Trip](/trips/sicily-noto-ortigia-2026): 8-day southeastern Sicily small group itinerary. - [Venice Culture Trip](/trips/venice-culture): 8-day Venice language and culture immersion trip. - [Italian Lakes Trip](/trips/italian-lakes-como-garda): Lake Como and Lake Garda small group itinerary. - [Experiences](/experiences): Curated travel experiences including language immersion and solo traveler clubs. - [Travel With a Local](/travel-with-local): Meet our network of trusted local guides and friends across Italy. - [Meet Our Favorite Locals](/meet-our-favorite-locals): Stories and introductions to our local partners. - [Club](/club): Scappare Travel Club membership for exclusive perks and early access. - [Rewards](/rewards): Scappare Rewards program - earn points on every trip and purchase. - [Shop](/shop): Travel guides, maps, and Italian phrase sheets. - [Blog](/blog): Italy travel tips, food guides, packing advice, and trip inspiration. - [About](/about): Meet Amy Chambers, founder and Italy travel expert. - [Testimonials](/testimonials): Reviews and stories from past travelers. - [FAQs](/faqs): Common questions about small group Italy trips. - [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the Scappare team. ## Blog - [18 Unspoken Rules in Italy](/blog/18-unspoken-rules-in-italy): Cultural etiquette and unwritten social rules for travelers in Italy. - [The Art of Aperitivo in Italy](/blog/the-art-of-aperitivo-in-italy): A guide to Italian aperitivo culture, timing, and what to order. - [A Perfect Day in Montepulciano](/blog/a-perfect-day-in-montepulciano): Hour-by-hour guide to Montepulciano, Piazza Grande, and the famous Vino Nobile cellars. - [The Fortezza and Enoliteca in Montepulciano](/blog/fortezza-enoliteca-montepulciano): Self-serve Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine tasting at the Enoliteca Consortile inside the Fortezza, the glass floor over Etruscan ruins, and the terrace view over the Val d'Orcia. - [Where to Eat in Montepulciano](/blog/where-to-eat-in-montepulciano): Our local restaurant guide to Montepulciano, Tuscany: the best breakfast in town, handmade pici at a family run trattoria, the historic Caffe Poliziano, and aperitivo over the Val d'Orcia. - [How to Get to Montepulciano](/blog/how-to-get-to-montepulciano): How to reach Montepulciano, Italy by train via Chiusi-Chianciano, by bus, by car on the A1, which airport to fly into, and where to park outside the walls. - [Lalma Cafe Montepulciano](/blog/lalma-cafe-montepulciano-best-breakfast): The best breakfast in Montepulciano and why locals start their day there. - [Trattoria il Leccio, Sant'Angelo in Colle](/blog/trattoria-il-leccio-hidden-italy-gem): A hidden Tuscan trattoria near Montalcino worth the drive. - [How I Choose Hotels for Scappare Travel Club Trips](/blog/how-we-choose-hotels-for-scappare-trips): The criteria behind every hand-picked hotel on our Italy trips. - [Packing Tips for Your Italy Vacation](/blog/packing-tips-for-your-italy-vacation): What to bring and what to leave home. - [Mistakes Americans Make in Italy](/blog/mistakes-americans-make-in-italy): Common travel mistakes and how to avoid them. - [Things That Surprise First-Time Visitors to Italy](/blog/things-that-surprise-first-time-visitors-to-italy): What catches first-timers off guard in Italy. - [Italian Customs Explained](/blog/italian-customs-explained): Greetings, aperitivo, Sunday lunch, and other Italian customs. - [What Italians Actually Eat for Breakfast](/blog/what-italians-actually-eat-for-breakfast): The real Italian colazione, cappuccino rules, and bar culture. - [Why Italians Never Seem to Be in a Hurry](/blog/why-italians-never-seem-to-be-in-a-hurry): Italian pace of life and what travelers can learn from it. - [Things Italians Value More Than Americans Do](/blog/things-italians-value-more-than-americans): Cultural differences in food, family, time, and community. - [25 Things Italian Locals Wish Travelers Knew](/blog/things-italian-locals-wish-travelers-knew): Insider advice straight from Italian locals. - [How to Choose a Small Group Italy Tour](/blog/how-to-choose-small-group-italy-tour): Finding the right trip for you. - [What to Expect on a Small Group Italy Tour](/blog/what-to-expect-small-group-italy-tour): First-timer's guide to small group travel. - [Solo Travel on a Small Group Italy Tour](/blog/solo-travel-small-group-italy-tour): Why solo travelers love our groups. - [Eat This, Not That: Italy Food Secrets](/blog/eat-this-not-that-italy-food-secrets): Authentic Italian dining advice. - [The Spritz Originale: A Friulian Tradition](/blog/the-spritz-originale-friulian-tradition): History of the Italian spritz beyond the Aperol craze. - [Going to Florence, Lucky You](/blog/going-to-florence-lucky-you): Florence travel tips and hidden gems. - [When in Venice, Must-Do Activities](/blog/when-in-venice-must-do-activities): Essential Venice experiences. ## FAQs & Topic Pages - [Solo Travelers Over 50](/faqs/solo-travelers-over-50/): Why Scappare is a strong fit for solo travelers over 50. - [Solo Women Travelers](/faqs/solo-women-travelers/): How Scappare welcomes solo women on every departure. - [Italian Level for Venice Immersion](/faqs/italian-level-venice-immersion/): All levels welcome from beginner to advanced. - [Scappare vs Large Group Tours](/faqs/scappare-vs-large-group-tours/): How boutique 6-12 guest trips compare to coach tours. - [Best Time to Visit Italy](/faqs/best-time-to-visit-italy/): Region-by-region seasonal guide. - [How Much Italian Do I Need](/faqs/how-much-italian-do-i-need-to-travel-italy/): Phrases and language tips for travelers. - [Are Small Group Italy Tours Worth It](/faqs/are-small-group-italy-tours-worth-it/): When small group tours are worth it. ## Partners & People - [Amy Chambers, Founder](/author/amychambers/): Founder and host of Scappare Travel Club. - [Venice Italian School](/venice-italian-school/): Italian language school in Venice, partner for the Venice immersion trip. - [Meet Diego, Venice Language Instructor](/meet-diego-venice-language-instructor/): Italian-native instructor at Venice Italian School.