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Simone Amorico of Access Italy reveals the places Oprah, Jessica Alba, Sylvester Stallone, and more of his famous clients love to visit.
Italy has long been a favored vacation destination for the rich and extremely famous. From its stunning coastline to its chic fashion sense, its gorgeous vineyards to its stellar mountain regions, Italy has no problem impressing the A-list. Need proof? Just ask Simone Amorico, CEO of the exclusive tour company Access Italy.
“Access Italy provides unique access to venues that are hardly accessible to the public,” Amorico told iBestTravel. The company, Amorico says, helps “clients feel like they are immersed in the Italian culture.”
Those clients have included everyone from Oprah to the Obamas. However, even if you’re not the queen of daytime TV or a former president, the Access Italy team will show you around their favorite Italian destinations.
For now, spend a little time daydreaming about an Italian vacation by exploring where Amorico says his celebrity clientele love to visit most around Rome and the entire boot.
Jessica Alba: Villa Borghese
According to Amorico, Jessica Alba, who visited Italy with the tour company in 2019, absolutely adores an active vacation in Rome.
“She very much enjoyed when we rented bikes and went to Villa Borghese in Rome with her kids,” he said, noting the group stopped to take pictures of the ruins along the way. “She also loved ancient Rome,” he mentioned, highlighting the Colosseum and Roman Forum as particular favorites. “We went inside a special entrance, through the gladiator entrance. We then walked to the old Roman Forum during sunset.”
Owen Wilson: The Colosseum
Like Alba, Amorico says Wilson loved to explore the history in Rome. “Owen Wilson took his son for the Gladiator School and gelato making,” Amorico explained. The Gladiator School experience allows guests to act like real gladiators for a day with hands-on lessons on gladiator fighting using authentic weapons and the opportunity to don authentic gladiator outfits. “But what he really enjoyed was playing tennis and riding bikes in the city,” Amorico added.
Aaron Paul: The Vatican
According to Amorico, “Aaron Paul was amazing when we took him and his wife Lauren on the behind-the-scenes Vatican tour. He liked it so much that he told several friends about it!”
Sylvester Stallone: Gelateria
Sylvester Stallone is known for his impressive physique, yet that doesn’t mean he doesn’t enjoy a tasty, sugary treat now and then. “Stallone very much enjoyed the gelato making and serving ice cream to customers in a Roman gelateria,” Amorico shared.
Oprah: Umbria
It would be remiss not to mention Oprah when discussing celebrity-loved destinations via Access Italy. While Oprah also made her way through Rome with the Amorico family, “she greatly enjoyed truffle hunting in Umbria and eating pasta with truffles afterward,” Amorico noted.
There’s a reason so many of the world’s best travelers choose Access Italy repeatedly. Traveling with the company feels like traveling with your own family, an in-the-know friend, and a human guidebook all in one.
“We understand what luxury means,” Amorico previously shared with iBestTravel. “We ensure [our clients] see the behind-the-scenes of the Vatican or something special that only we can do. However, in today’s luxury market, clients still seek authenticity. Therefore, with us, I believe we offer a unique combination. You can see the Sistine Chapel when it’s closed, have behind-the-scenes access, and at the same time, we take you to our home for a meal, showing you how the Romans truly live.”
