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David Tordi
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Tours
13 Day Tour | Bologna, Ferrara, Pesaro, Parma
An in-depth tour dedicated to one of the culturally richest areas of Italy, the region of Emilia-Romagna and the northern areas of Marche. Culture, food, history, art, nature and much more.
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12 Day Tour | Orvieto, Sovana, Bevagna, Cortona
Travel across Umbria and into Tuscany through the ancient region of Tuscia, where the Etruscans settled nearly 3,000 years ago. Take in hill top villages, gorgeous countryside, and walk as ancient and medieval travelers once did through one of the world’s richest cultural landscapes.
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13 Day Tour | Cagliari, Oristano, Alghero, Orgosolo, Olbia
A thrilling trip around the Italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna) taking in ancient nuraghe towers, rocky shores, white sand beaches, colorful hill towns, and bustling port cities.
13 Day Tour | Bari, Matera, Monopoli, Lecce
A deep dive through the Southern Italian regions of Puglia and Basilicata including beach towns, the ancient cave city of Matera, and the “Florence of the South”—Lecce.
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Travel Talks
Emilia Romagna Marche. David introduces his 13-day, small group tour of Emilia Romagna and Le Marche including three night stays in Ferrara, Bologna, Pesaro, and Parma. January 2026.
Puglia Basilicata. David introduces his 13-day, small group tour of Puglia and Basilicata including stays in Bari, Matera, a countryside farmhouse, Monopoli, and Lecce. January 2026.
Umbria Tuscany. David Tordi introduces his 12-day, small group tour of Umbria and Tuscany including three night stays in Cortona, Sovana, Bevagna, and Orvieto. January 2026.
Sardinia. David Tordi introduces his 13-day, small group tour of Sardinia including stays in Cagliari, Oristano, Alghero, Oliena, and Olbia. January 2026.
Authentic Italy. David Tordi talks about how to find authentic experiences in Italy in an age of increasing mass tourism. He also reviews his 2024 and 2025 small-group tour offerings, Emilia Romagna Marche & Central Italy. January 2024.
What to Eat and Drink in Central Italy. David Tordi presents a culinary journey through Central Italy, discussing the many food and wine specialties of Umbria, Lazio, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, and Le Marche. March 2024
The Linguistic Diversity of Italy. Tour guide David Tordi discusses and demonstrates the languages and dialects around Italy. August 2025.
David Tordi’s 2025 Trip Reports. David discusses his 2025 season with tours through Emilia Romagna Marche, Umbria Tuscany, and a pilot tour of Sardinia.. March 2024
About David
David Tordi was born in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. He is a musician, linguist, and for the past fourteen years, a tour guide specializing in Italy. He is married to an American and still lives in his hometown today.
David lived in the USA for many years, where he honed his English and learned American culture. He enjoys learning about and explaining differences in language, customs, and behaviors between Italian and American worlds.
David speaks French, Russian and Spanish. He earned a university degree in Foreign Languages (English and Russian), as well as an Italian and TOEFL certifications.
David works professionally through tour guiding, language instruction, and music. Check out his band Bartender sometime! He enjoys sharing his many talents with people he meets through his travels.
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