The beauty of customized tours of Italy is that you get a chance to discover many hidden gems that haven’t been overrun by tourists hordes and preserve their authenticity. A pretty town of Penne in Abruzzo is one of them. It is sometimes called “the small Siena” as the old town is built in bricks. […]
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Art & Culture, Blog, Food & Wine, Private Tours, Undiscovered Italy
Italy sights: ancient Tarquinia – Hidden gem
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May
May
After the hassle and bustle of Rome, a small town of Tarquinia, some 55 miles northwest of the capital, is an oasis of peace and tranquility. This small gem, one of lesser-known Italy sights, is a great destination for a day tour or a relaxing short break. Tarquinia was founded at the end of the […]
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May
May
About 90 miles north of Florence, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, lies Modena, the hometown of sublime balsamic vinegar, the celebrated Italian tenor Luciano Pavorotti and Enzo Ferrari, the creator of the famous supercar. Add spectacular architecture, excellent restaurants, chic small boutiques and you have a perfect destination fordeluxe Italy tours. Modena’s 12th century Cathedral, […]
11
May
May
Thirty miles from the hustle and bustle of Rome, perched on a rocky cliff, lies a tiny quiet village of Calcata, an interesting stop on individual tours of Italy. Calcata was abandoned due to land erosion and left to decay. However, in the 1960s it was re-discovered by Italian and international artists who started moving […]
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Best museums in Italy: The Egyptian Museum in Turin
08
May
May
The Egyptian Museum in Turin (Museo Egizio di Torino) houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world and is undoubtedly one of thebest museums in Italy. The museum was founded in 1824 when the Savoy king, Carlo Felice, acquired a large collection of Egyptian artefacts. Today there are 6,500 objects on display with […]
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Exclusive tours of Italy: visiting Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo
06
May
May
The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National park is one of the oldest in the country. Less than a two-hour drive from Rome, the park is a great destination forexclusive tours of Italy. It has become a popular getaway for nature lovers and those looking for a tranquil rural escape with two million people visiting the […]
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Luxury honeymoon in Italy: romantic Sperlonga
04
May
May
Halfway between Rome and Naples, lies a small coastal town of Sperlonga. Whitewashed houses, roof terraces with beautiful sea vistas, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, – what else would you need for a luxury honeymoon in Italy? Roman emperor Tiberius had a spectacular holiday villa here, and in later times, Sperlonga became a hideaway for […]
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Tourist attractions in Milan: La Scala opera house
30
Apr
Apr
Behind one unassuming facade is hidden one of the biggest tourist attractions in Milan – the Teatro alla Scala, or La Scala, as it is known to Milanese. One of the world’s leading opera houses was built at the end of the 18th century after a fire destroyed Milan’s Teatro Regio Ducale. Empress Maria Theresa, […]
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Most Popular Museums in Italy: Ferrari Museum and Factory
29
Apr
Apr
Italy has countless museums to please anyone. Whatever your interest is, there is a museum to feed your curiosity: history, art, wine making, olive oil, – the list can go on. The Ferrari Museum is certainly among the most popular museums in Italy. Located in Maranello, near Modena in Northern Italy, the Ferrari Museum and […]
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Top places to eat in Venice – Cuisine of Veneto
28
Apr
Apr
Finding a good restaurant in Venice can be a daunting task. The ones in touristy locations serve bland overpriced food that always disappoints. The key to success is to do some research before setting off for a meal and have a map in your hand to make sure that you do not get lost in […]