If one day somebody calculated how many tourists visit traditional Italian trattoria and osteria, I am sure the footfall would be on a par with the Colosseum, Uffizi Gallery and The Doge’s Palace. After all, food and wine are among top Italy attractions. A traditional trattoria is a simple, less formal than a restaurant, eatery […]
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Private Tours of Italy Ideas: Lecce, Puglia
21
Jul
Jul
Dubbed the Florence of the South, Lecce, a beautiful city in the Puglia region of Italy, can easily steal your heart. Visiting the city can be organised as part of our private tours of Italy. However, don’t expect to see Renaissance gems here: it is famous for opulent Baroque style architecture, which is so distinctive […]
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Top places to visit in Italy: Volterra, Tuscany
18
Jul
Jul
What are the top places to visit in Italy ? One of many stunning places to visit in Tuscany is Volterra, an ancient hill town that has one of the best preserved medieval centers in Italy. Volterra was one of the main Etruscan cities from the 4th – 6th centuries BC and you can still […]
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Churches in Venice: private tours of Italy ideas
16
Jul
Jul
There are over 250 churches in Venice, each one better than another. Even smaller ones were built by greatest architects and decorated by artists such as Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese, Bellini, Lotto. The most famous of churches in Venice is Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as Saint Mark’s Basilica, a gem of the […]
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Private tour of Rome: Tiber Island
14
Jul
Jul
Few cities in the world can count on such a large number of fascinating places such as Rome; that said here’s an idea for your next private tour of Rome. Enjoy a walk in Tiber Island and discover its historic bridges ! The Tiber Island is the only city island on the Tiber, connected to […]
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What to do in Sicily: gorge on chocolate in Modica
11
Jul
Jul
What to do in Sicily ? The ancient Modica is one of the most beautiful towns in Sicily with its opulent Sicilian baroque architecture that leaves any visitor in awe. However, when you are in town make sure you do not forget to devote some time to another local attraction: Modica chocolate. Spanish conquistadores brought […]
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Florence to Venice: Ravenna Tour
09
Jul
Jul
One of the most frequent questions asked by our clients is where to stop during their transfer from Florence to Venice,preferably a place where they can visit something interesting and has a good choice of restaurants offering local cuisine. Luckily for us, Italy is full of places to recommend and a tour of Ravenna, with […]
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Places to visit in Milan: Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum
07
Jul
Jul
Milan is a great city for hedonists with excellent restaurants and high-end designer shops. However, if you are looking for something to appeal to your intellectual site, one of the best places to visit in Milan is the Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum. Spreading over 40,000 square meters, it is the largest science […]
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Best museums in Italy: Villa Farnesina
04
Jul
Jul
Tourists visiting Rome often overlook the modest-looking Renaissance Villa Farnesina, yet for art lovers it certainly packs a punch. Central location, the evocative frescoes and uncrowded rooms, certainly, make the villa one of the best museums in Italy. Villa Farnesina was built by a Siennese banker and the Europe’s richest man of his days, Agostino […]
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What to do in Venice: aperitivo and cicheti
02
Jul
Jul
What to do in Venice ? There are so many things to do in Venice: sightseeing, taking a gondola ride, shopping. At the end of the day even the fittest tourists feel exhausted. That is when you should try one of the authentic Venice experiences: aperitivo and cicheti. At the end of the day locals […]