On December 7, Milan celebrates the feast of its patron saint, St. Ambrose. Visiting the city during the feast on Italy custom tours is an unforgettable experience. St Ambrose’s Day is close to the hearts of Milanese people and attracts many visitors from across the country. Aurelius Ambrosius was the city’s governor in the 4th […]
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Best private Italy tours: discovering the Garfagnana valley, Tuscany
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Nov
Nov
There is a lesser-known part of Tuscany that can be discovered on best private Italy tours: the Garfagnana valley, which stretches in the Northwest of Tuscany, between the Apuan Alps and the Tosco-Emiliano Apennines. Mostly rural, covered with dense oak and chestnut forests, the Grafagnana valley attracts the adventurous tourists, who like wondering off the […]
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Nov
Nov
Every year, from early October to mid-November, a small town of Alba in Piedmont celebrates the annual White Truffle Fair (Fiera internazionale del tartufo bianco d’Alba). For six weeks the town, dubbed the world’s truffles capital, fills up with fragrant aroma of the noble tuber, music, gastronomic stands and crowds of excited visitors. Folklore performances, […]
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Top custom Italy tours: the most beautiful islands in Italy
05
Nov
Nov
Many islands off Italy’s coast boast spectacular sandy beaches, fascinating historic sites and, naturally, some of the best seafood restaurants. What else would one want for an Italian perfect holiday? Here is our list of the most beautiful islands for your top custom Italy tours. Capri The rich and powerful of ancient Rome loved holidaying […]
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Personalized tours of Italy: the Eurochocolate festival in Perugia
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Oct
Oct
Every October, since 1993, the small town of Perugia in Umbria becomes a mecca for chocolate lovers. Eurochocolate is the biggest festival of its kind in Europe that attracts almost one million visitors, visit it with a personalized tours of Italy! For ten days, the streets and squares of the old town centre turn into […]
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Exclusive tours of Italy: the Most Serene Republic of San Marino
07
Oct
Oct
The oldest constitutional republic in the world, the Most Serene Republic of San Marino managed to hold on to its independence since the fourth century. It lies within Italy, between the borders of the Emilia-Romagna and Le Marche regions. San Marino is busy with tourists who come here for a day independently or on exclusive tours of Italy all year around. […]
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Best custom Italy tours: exploring Cervia in Emilia Romagna
02
Oct
Oct
Located on the Adriatic coast in the Emilia Romagna region, Cervia is famous for its beautiful beaches, saltpans and flamingos. Spend a few days here on best custom Italy tours to enjoy excellent restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, spa time, nature walks and modern seaside resorts. Garibaldi square is the heart of the city’s historic quarters where […]
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Personalized tours of Italy: the most beautiful gardens
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Sep
Sep
There are more than 40 stunning historic gardens in Bel Paese that can be visited with personalized tours of Italy. Created by wealthy artistic patrons they are like open air museums filled with sculptures, fountains, water features designed by talented artists and craftsmen in different eras. Here is our pick of the most spectacular gardens. Villa […]
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Aug
Aug
Pienza, a small picturesque town in southern Tuscany, famous for its sheep milk cheese and stunning Renaissance architecture can be visited on our best custom Italy tours. Encircled by medieval walls, Pienza sits on a hilltop overlooking the rolling hills of Val d’Orcia Valley. It is known as the “ideal city of the Renaissance” created by […]