WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"We loved our ancestral home visit with Gabriele. It gave us exactly what I expected, to put some ‘flesh on the bones’ of the vital records, and put my ancestors in the context of what they did and what their world was like when they were in Palermo. Gabriele himself was a pleasure to spend time with and I was impressed by the work he did preparing for our tour."
- Mark -
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Gabriele, we really enjoyed our day in Arpino! It was amazing to see where our grandfather was born and lived. My brother and I talked about how we could never have figured all of that out by ourselves. It means so much to us and we plan to share our experience with our family over Thanksgiving!
We appreciate all of you and thank you for the time and energy that you put into making our experience so special!”
- Diana -
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Hi Gabriele! Wanted to send you a quick note to say: THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a special experience in Aragona today. Me and my family were so moved by it and loved every second.”
- Lysa -
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Our visit to Como was simply one of the best days of my life. Gabriele was so knowledgeable and so delightful to spend time with! I learned so much about the culture. I loved every minute of the day!!! I wouldn't change a thing!”
- Carmel -
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“This dream would never have happened without Gabriele, his heart, and his professionality. Somehow is a part of the family now and I am so glad to see him in the pictures of our family gathering.”
- Beccy -
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Thank you so much for all of your kindness and sharing of so much information. The visit would never have happened without you. It would not have been such a great experience without you.”
- Steve -
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“We enjoyed so much our ancestral home visit. Gabriele, you did a wonderful job and exceeded all of our expectations. The trip went very smoothly and the information and history were rich and meaningful.
I know that it takes a team effort to make a visit so memorable, so thank you all for your efforts.”
- Vincent -
Embarking on a journey to discover my ancestral roots in Aragona, Sicily has been a lifelong dream. After years of research with an ancestry company, I enlisted Gabriele, the top ancestral guide in Italy, to bring my family’s history to life.
Gabriele not only met but exceeded every expectation. From the church where my ancestors were married to the streets they walked and the sulphur mines they toiled in, he seamlessly intertwined their stories with the town’s rich history. He shared not only the facts but also the emotions tied to each place making the tour deeply personal.
Thanks to Gabriele’s dedication and genuine passion for ancestral exploration,
Lisa
Where to begin… a trip of a lifetime… journey of a century…
We hired Gabriele to research our family and find our roots in Zumpano, Calabria Italy AND take us there. No one in our family had been back in nearly 100 years. And HE DID IT! We were thrilled!! This is not an easy place to get to… high up in the mountains of Calabria, and the dialect, so difficult to interpret. He not only managed to find the village, but where they lived, the family church… AND, found many family members that still live in the village. It was like a movie unfolding. Lucky for us, one of our cousins is a police officer, and that opened many doors. We met at the local police station, went to his family home… then word got out in the village that we were there, and people came from everywhere to meet and greet us. What an experience. Gabriele managed to interpret for 9/10 hours as no one spoke english. Getting the chills remembering this time. We now keep in touch with family via facebook and what’s app… can’t wait to go back. And we will… and Gabriele will be our guide!
Julie
For many years I had wondered about my Italian roots. Both sets of grandparents had emigrated to America, and then raised their families in the same town, Stamford, CT. No one spoke of the old country, or maybe I was simply not paying attention. Over the years I had been able to gather two basic pieces of information. I knew that one set of grandparents were from Gravina di Puglia and the other set of grandparents were from Avigliano in the province of Potenza. That was pretty much it. When my son and future daughter-in-law announced a destination wedding in Firenze, Italy, it struck me that now it was time to learn more about our history. I hired Ancestry Heritage Tours and through them was introduced to Gabriele. Gabriele did a great job for us. He was thorough, engaging and thoughtful. After researching our family history, he visited both towns prior to our trip. So that when we arrived, he was familiar with our story, the lay out of the town and the town amenities. One example, when visiting Avigliano he had met and befriended the owners of a small museum. So that when we visited, on a Sunday, they opened the museum just for us and gave us an in-depth look at the dress and customs of Avigliano. The final report that we received from Gabriele is now a family keepsake. Full of information about our family that would have otherwise been lost. Something to share with future generations. Grazie Gabriele.