Behind the scenes

Girolibero people

The people

Let us introduce ourselves

Among the Girolibero team there’s volleyball veterans and serial climbers, Greece lovers and people with a Balkan soul. Some of us were born in the mountains, one of us doesn’t have a phone, and one of us has a dog with the curliest hair. We’re all curious travelers, and that’s why organizing your trip comes so naturally to us.

What we do

Whether you’re looking for a biking holiday, or one where you sail surrounded by wild nature, we’ve got something for you! You can travel on your own or in small groups with a tour leader; we’ve been putting these kinds of travel experiences together for over 20 years now, leaving you with only the pleasure of discovery.

When we’re not directly managing your trip, we’ll leave you with our local partners whom we’ve selected carefully. Rest assured we always remain your trusted contact before, during, and after your trip. Discover our Girolibero Original Tours.

GET TO KNOW THE TEAM

At the office

Our champions of ‘easy and light travel’ are here to organize your itinerary, book extra services, collect information material, and offer assistance. They are the ones responding to your booking requests and the ones you’ll stay in contact with during and after your trip.

Pierpaolo Romio

Management

After hitchhiking for over 300,000 miles through Europe, I'm now all about riding my bike.

Michela Romio

Management

I live in between Berlin and Sicily; the north and south of my compass.

Nicola Boaria

Product Manager

If I had to write a book, I'd use Microsoft Excel.

Alice Tronca

Product Manager

Feminist out of necessity

Anna Valle

Product Manager

A little crazy just like my curly hair!

Sandra Hofer

Product Manager

Always serving to-do lists, crackers, and little-known facts about South Tyrol.

Elena Riatti

Marketing

Scorpio beyond suspicion and Scorpio ascendant.

Giuliana Galeazzi

Product Manager

Where to next? My suitcase is already made!

Chiara Kontos

Product Manager

Serial travel designer, with Greece in my heart and my cat Ermione in my lap.

Valentina Ferronato

Booking

The ocean is my happy place.

Stefania Chilò

Product Manager

I choose to be optimistic.

Scelgo di essere ottimista

Sana Mubashar

Booking

Practicing foreign languages is the perfect excuse to binge-watch TV series.

Katia Brustolon

Booking

Queen of the Dolomites and wine connoisseur.

Carla Santiccioli

Accounting team

I love to listen, wonder, and dip my thoughts into my green tea in the morning.

Silvia Casagrande

Accounting team

Born with five-inch heels on.

Ilaria Cubalchini

Marketing

My recipe for happiness? Nature, books, yoga, and… traveling!

Andrea Doppio

Booking

It doesn't matter whether I'm traveling to the Dolomites, London, or the Amalfi Coast; I always have my camera in my backpack!

Elisa Cerulo

Booking

The Germans say it best with "Klein aber oho"; never underestimate the youngest team members.

Jovana Janković

Booking

A Balkan soul who replanted her roots in Italy.

Martina Miotto

Booking

I love volleyball and live to the beat of Latin American music.

Naila Pernigotti

Booking

A Gryffindor awaiting her Hogwarts letter, and with Berlin in her heart.

Emma Gennari

Booking

I explored every angle of Australia with my backpack, but I left a piece of my heart in Spain (olè)!

Martina Marzari

Booking

My perfect wake-up call? Silence, a cup of coffee ... and a slice of pizza!

Nicola Cecchetto

Marketing

Computer scientist allergic to social media, fond of geographic riddles and Metallica

In the workshop

Meet our bicycle mechanics, baggage handlers, warehouse and base of operations managers! Their secret weapon? Their sandwiches are the envy of all our coffee breaks!

Giovanni Falvo

Mechanic

Serial rock climber.

Abubacarr Jallow

Mechanic

If I'm not at the office or on my bike, you can find me in a hip hop bar!

Riccardo Fichera

Mechanic

Obsessed with cargo bikes, I'll even move furniture on them!

Nicodemo Valerio

Logistic

Equal parts marathon runner, chef, globetrotter, and YouTuber!

Leonardo Ceron

Logistic

Liberté, egalité, fraternité... vin rosé!

On the barges

Our trained and professional barge crew feels a little bit like family. They wake up bright and early to coordinate all your activities, and share relaxing breaks with you. They’re always happy to spoil the guests on board!

Riccardo Tamani

Captain

Ship captain, motorist, and diver. I love a good glass of Mantova doc, paired with the delicious salami I make with my father.

Sara Visentin

Chef

I love cooking, but more so eating dessert. My specialty is pannacotta with lemon and basil.

Filippo Bonafè

Captain

A Po River captain for as long as I can remember, but now I sail the Rhone River. In my free time I explore the Espiguette beach.

Alberto Reghellin

Chef

Through philosophy, theatre and fishing boats I learnt how to restore my body and mind.

Irene Vigolo

Chef

Born and raised among the bags of flour of our family bakery, I now live between the storeroom and the kitchen of a river boat.

Esther Fontanella

Chef

Many houses and jobs later, I found my certainty: I love cooking and life aboard!

Around the world

Our tour leaders put their legs, heads, and hearts into giving you a memorable journey. They work in synergy with our office team and attend yearly training days to professionally guide you during your trip.

Daniela Zarpellon

Expert

To keep my balance, I have to keep on moving.

Andrea Ferrigato

Expert

15 years as a professional cyclist with 8 times the Giro d'Italia and 4 times the Tour de France behind me, I now enjoy cycling for the sake of traveling.

Silvia Pezzetti

Tour leader

Architecture, adventure, and water: my three non-negotiables for a happy life.

Alessandra Villa

Tour leader

My bike is always by my side, just in case I need to leave for an hour or a year.

Tamara Veenendaal

Tour leader

Always outdoor in the open air, ideally with my bike!

Stefania Corà

Tour leader

I'm always on the move with my body and mind, on foot or by bike.

Ingo Olie

Tour leader

With every gear shift you can discover a new world, always beautiful, never to be taken for granted!

Licia Arvati

Tour leader

Energetic and bubbly as I am, I love to share my passion for travel!

Helmut Witt

Tour leader

Bavarian turned true Italian through being a Girolibero tour leader!

Hein Hoefnagels

Tour leader

I have 25 years of experience as a jeep tour leader in Africa and Asia, now I'm a Bike and Barge tour guide in Europe.

Elena Zolin

Tour leader

Mountains, the ocean, rivers, or lakes; anywhere will do as long as I can spend time outdoors.

Our headquarters

Conforto7

Girolibero is situated in the heart of the bustling city Vicenza, with our entrance in the kitchen to make you feel right at home. On our terrace we have many lemon plants that smell like the movie ‘Journey to Italy’. The standing desks make sure our team can easily switch from sitting to standing or walking, because we practice what we preach and are always on the move! Lastly, we use photovoltaic panels to recharge our electric bikes, make coffee, and prepare lunch. The entire office (workshop included!) has glass walls, allowing you to have a peek at how your trip comes to life and how your bike is maintained.

You can find us in Via Conforto da Costozza 7, and if you’re particularly intrigued, you can spy our interiors on Google Street View.