BACK TO THE ROOTS
There are journeys that aren’t made with a suitcase, but with the heart. They are journeys that cross oceans, generations, and faded memories. Journeys that begin with a surname written on a birth certificate, a black-and-white photograph, or a recipe passed down by word of mouth. "Back to the Roots" is not just a journey through Italy — it’s a rediscovery of one’s origins. It’s walking the streets where grandparents or great-grandparents once lived, sitting at the table with people who still tell their stories. Because roots are never forgotten; they simply wait to be rediscovered.
Offer personalized itineraries in the places of origin
Our goals
Foster an emotional connection with the territory, italian culture, and traditions
Create a cultural bridge between the italian community and Italian- descendant communities
Promote tourism in lesser-known villages and small, often forgotten towns
Planned activities
CUSTOM GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
Our collaboration with local archives, parishes, and municipal registry offices allows us to reconstruct family trees and identify precise places of origin. In some cases, we can even find the names and registers of the ships on which ancestors embarked and traveled.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
This immersive experience will allow families to visit their ancestral villages and towns, meet the local community and mayor, and share a meal with local families featuring traditional dishes. We’ll also organize workshops on local cuisine, crafts, and folk music.
NARRATIVE TOURS
With the assistance of an expert guide, we’ll organize guided walks to departure points — ports, stations, and places of memory. This will be an opportunity to hear stories of migration told by the elders of the village.
WELCOME EVENTS
At the town hall, we’ll organize a symbolic “Return to the Roots” ceremony, awarding an Honorary Citizen certificate in the presence of the mayor and other local representatives.
DIGITALIZING THE EXPERIENCE
For each family participating in the "Back to the Roots" tour, we’ll produce a short documentary or a digital travel diary recounting the day’s meetings and experiences. Each family will also receive a keepsake box containing photographs and copies of their ancestors’ documents.
back to the roots
As Italian-Americans, going back to the roots means more than visiting Italy — it means honoring our past, embracing our culture, and passing on the legacy to the next generation
