
Gaetano Barone
Director of Tour operations & Tour Leader
Born in Cava de’ Tirreni, Gaetano has traveled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, as well as Central and South America. With a passion for travel and meeting new people from all over the world, he embarked on a career in overland adventure travel. After seven years leading overland tours on five continents, winning a Silver Award at the 2011 Wanderlust World Guide Awards, and three years guiding in Europe, he decided to move back home and bring tourists to Southern Italy.
An avid student of history and culture, Gaetano has lived overseas for more than twelve years and speaks English, Spanish, and French. When not planning travel for others or dreaming up his next adventure, you’ll find Gaetano hiking the Amalfi Coast or photographing archaeological sites

Vera Fortunato
Bookings & Sales Worldwide
Vera has been a leading travel agent for the past 10 years running her own retail travel agency in Cava de’ Tirreni. She manages GoinItaly’s bookings and oversees day-to-day office operations.

Valerie Singer
Bookings & Sales Australia
Valérie was born in Switzerland and has always had a passion for Italy. She lived for over 6 years in Southern Italy, discovering and enjoying the beauty of this part of the world. Valerie loves hiking, rock climbing, Italian food and the Italian language. She now lives in Perth and is very keen to share her passion for Italy and help people organise an unforgettable experience in the Mediterranean region.

Richard Harrison
Marketing Manager
Richard is not just British but also, and more importantly, a citizen of the world.
As a marketer and consultant for Go In Italy, Richard brings 30+ years of working with (and within) global corporate brands in the fields of law, publishing and academia.Resident for the last 25 years on the breath-taking Italian Amalfi Coast, Richard has lived, studied, and worked across most of Europe, the USA, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia… and is still eager to experience more! Travel opens up new personal horizons, internally and externally.
Give Richard a call, a chat costs nothing… it could open up a new dawn of self-realisation!”

Lucio Longobardi
Trekking Guide
After receiving a degree in Political Science, Lucio found his true calling as a trekking guide. Since 2000, Lucio has been leading hikes on all the major trails in Campania, including the Path of the Gods.
When not on the trails, Lucio works as a concierge in a five star hotel on the Amalfi Coast.

Luigi Abate
Trekking Guide
Luigi is a member of the group “Amici di Monte Finestra”, which is responsible for cleaning and maintaining mountain trails in Campania. He loves hiking on the trails of Monti Lattari, Mount Window, the Avvocata and Mills’ Valley.

Marta Guadagno
Tourist Guide
Marta is an official local guide of the Campania Region since 2014. She has a Masters Degree in Art History & Cultural Heritage and also speaks Arabic, English, and Portuguese. When not leading tours, Marta works part-time at the Botanical Garden of Salerno and teaches junior and secondary school students in the outdoor sport of Orienteering.

Matteo Laudato
Trekking Guide
Matteo, a lifelong resident of Campania, has traversed the peaks and trails of the Amalfi Coast since he was a child. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and introducing his children to the natural wonders of their country.

Angelo Immediata
Trekking Guide
Angelo works as an engineer and in his spare time he enjoys hiking on the Amalfi Coast trails.