GCC Tour Leader-Accompagnatore Turistico Small Ship Tours/ extensionsLocation:Italy Company:Grand Circle Corporation Type:Freelance / Libero Professionista Season:2026About the Role Grand Circle Corporation is seekingexperienced Tour Leaders(Trip Experience Leaders) to guidebase and extension itinerariesforGrand Circle TravelandOverseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)throughout Italy in 2026.Important Notes Availability:Required year-round for the 2026 travel season. Patentino Accompagnatore:Avalid “Patentino da Accompagnatore Turistico”ismandatoryto lead tours in Italy. You’ll need to present it if selected for the next stage. Contract:This is afreelance(libero professionista) position. Languages:Fluent English and Italianrequired, with solid knowledge of your assigned itinerary.Who We Are AtGrand Circle, we believe in changing people’s lives through travel and learning. We’re thelargest American direct marketerof international travel for Americans aged 50+, having servedover 1 million travelerssince 1958.What We Offer Competitive compensationwithincentives/bonusesfor achieving company goals Strong on-the-road supportfrom our regional and headquarters teams Stable and flexible schedulingthroughout the season (based on performance) Comprehensive trainingand ongoing feedback to help you growWhat We Require Valid“Patentino di Accompagnatore Turistico”orIATM membership certificate Fluent English & Italian, excellent communication and presentation skills At least5 years of residence in Italy(if not Italian) 24/7 availabilityduring tours Strongknowledge of Italian destinations, localhistory, culture, and wildlife Understanding ofAmerican travelers and culture Creative, resourceful team playerwith leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills Enthusiasm and passionfor sharing life experiences and discussing cultural insights Minimum2 years’ experience escorting groupspreferred (not required) International work experiencea plusYour Responsibilities Contact travelers before trips viaemails or calls Confirmtransportation, activities, and vendor arrangements Handlemedical or emergency situationswith professionalism Providecommentariesandinfo talkson destinations, culture, and daily life Offer and manage excursion productsand payments CreateLearning & Discovery activitiesfor travelers Gooff the beaten trackto show authentic local lifeRecruitment Process Zoom Interview Group Interview – November 11th 3-Day Training – November 12th, 13th, 14th All steps aremandatoryandselective, with continuous assessment from both sides.How to Apply Send yourCV and cover letter in English(.Pdf or .Doc format) to: By applying to this ad, you would be automatically giving Grand Circle your consent for processing your data in recruitment process. The data collected in the process of recruitment are in accordance with Grand Circle Data Privacy Policy. Without your express consent, your data cannot and will not be used for any other purposes. If you have any queries or complaints, please contact us via e-mail address: