Italian Adventures aims to make group travels a true adventure in Italy with regard to history, archaeology, art, culture, italian cuisine and wines.
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Anastasia Zourou
Anastasia Zourou was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece where got her degree in Byzantine Archaeology. She also studied in Italy at the “Tor Vergata University of Rome”. During her time in Rome, Anastasia fell deeply in love with the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. At the end of her studies, she faced a difficult decision. Return to Thessaloniki or pursue her dreams in Rome? Ultimately, she chose to stay in Rome. Soon after here studies Anastasia found herself involved in various archaeological digs in and around Rome. Anastasia is fluent in English, Italian and Greek.
Robert Schmits
Born in The Hague, Holland Robert is the founder of Italian Adventures. He spent 7 years in the Royal Dutch Navy as an engineer and 20 years as a technician and manager in the international oil business, working all over Europe, the Middle East, and in Africa. During one of his assignments in Italy in 1983, he met his wife Anna and after having lived in Pescara and Piacenza they finally settled in Rome. In Rome, Robert started to extensively explore most of the archaeological sites in the city of Rome and by hiking in Latium.