The magnificent religious complex Sacra di San Michele is one of the top attractions in Italy Piedmont, half an hour from Turin. The legend has it that angels assisted with its construction and the exact date of its completion remains unclear, sometime in the 12th century. As you approach the abbey, it raises imposingly above […]
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Art & Culture, Blog, Italian Vacations, Private Tours
Best places to visit in Italy: La Venaria Reale in Piedmont
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Apr
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La Venaria Reale in Piedmont has become one of the best places to visit in Italy since its opening in 2007. It had been abandoned and neglected for two centuries and took years of extensive restoration works to bring the complex back to its former glory. A short drive from Turin, La Venaria Reale includes the […]
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Places to visit in Tuscany: exploring Siena
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Apr
Apr
Siena is one of the most popular and beautiful places to visit in Tuscany. Rich in art, history and local traditions this Tuscan town will steal your heart. Despite the town’s small size, there are plenty of things to see in Siena. Start from the 13th-century main square, the Piazza del Campo, where every summer […]
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Custom Vacations in Italy: exploring Piacenza
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Apr
Apr
A short drive from Milan, in the centre of the fertile Padana Valley, lies the beautiful city of Piacenza. Surrounded by well-preserved 16th century city walls it boasts some great architectural gems and historic attractions and is well worth a visit on your custom vacations in Italy. Piacenza’s central square, Piazza Cavalli, is dominated by […]
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Private Italy Vacations: visiting Sulmona in Abruzzo
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Apr
Apr
Sulmona is a hidden gem of central Italy. Visiting it as part of private Italy vacations can be a real pleasure as it offers everything that sophisticated travelers look for in this beautiful country: history, culture, great food and wine plus the splendor of unspoilt nature. Walking along small cobbled streets of Sulmona is like stepping […]
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We never get tired of talking about the beautiful region of Piemonte on this blog. Being off the mass tourism radar it appeals to the travellers who want to discover hidden gems in Bel Paese and opt for custom Italy tours to suite their tastes. Casale Monferrato is a little gem located about forty miles away […]
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The Lamborghini Museum and Factory situated in the countryside, just outside Bologna, make an interesting stop for those on luxury tours of Italy. For many decades, this renowned Italian carmaker has been churning out luxury super sports cars, including some of the most expensive cars ever made. The factory has been based in the village of Sant’Agata Bolognese […]
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The small mountain village of Scanno, Abruzzo is a hidden gem that can be explored on one of our private Italy tours. One of the most beautiful villages in Italy and among the most photographed in the country, Scanno has retained its traditional charm throughout centuries. The best way to discover this little gem is […]
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Lake Orta lies to the west of Lake Maggiore, in northern Italy. It has been overshadowed by the more fashionable neighbors in the Italian Lake District, Como and Garda, and is perfect if you want to avoid hordes of visitors and have an idyllic Luxury honeymoon in Italy. Lago d’Orta has always been a magnet […]
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Italy private tours can take you to some stunning places and the tiny town of Civita di Bagnoreggio is one of them. Located about 80 miles from Rome, Civita precariously hanging on a tufa hill ridge over deep ravines. Founded by the Etruscans some 2,500 years ago it slowly succumbs to the soil erosion typical […]