One of the biggest food battles in Europe takes place every year in a small town of Ivrea, Piedmont as part of the local Carnival, which can be visited on private tours of Italy. The Battle of oranges is part of the Historical Carnival of Ivrea, which origin goes back to medieval times, when the […]
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South of Rome, along the Tyrrhenian Sea lies the region of Campania, the best place to eat in Italy, according to some serious foodies. The Campania region includes travel hot spots such as Pompeii and the Amalfi coast, the islands of Capri and Ischia. It is also famous for delectable cuisine and agricultural produce: on the rich […]
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Trieste is one of the most underrated cities in all of Europe. It is a beautiful destination to visit on a custom Italy tours that offers excellent cuisine, a great dose of culture, castles and romance. Tourists crowds are all head to majestic Venice just 70 miles down the coast, unfairly ignoring Trieste. Verdant […]
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Located off the western coast of Italy, the magnificent Costa Smeralda in Sardinia is ideal for a romantic honeymoon in Italy. Although it has been a magnet for celebrities, royals, and Arab sheikhs and Russian for decades, you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the Emerald Coast. Running about 35 miles on the […]
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Italian vacations in Umbria is not complete without visiting Montefalco. The small town is dubbed “the balcony of Umbria” for its elevated position and views over the valleys below. Start discovering Montefalco by entering the town through the imposing 14th century Porta Sant’Agostino with a tower and head to the main square Piazza del Commune. The pretty piazza […]
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When Road to Italy’s customers wonder about what to see in Sicily, we always suggest Saint Agatha’s Feast, one of the largest and most impressive religious festivals in the world that takes place in the beautiful Baroque city of Catania in February and August. Up to one million people with the entire city and numerous […]
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The beautiful city of Matera is located in the lesser-known region of Basilicata. It is a spectacular place to explore on leisurelyprivate tours in Italy Matera sprang to tourists’ attention after Mel Gibson chose it as the backdrop for his movie “The Passion of the Christ”. Dramatic rocky landscape and ancient history make this area […]
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If you want to escape the sweltering heat and the maddening crowds of the Eternal City you can visit the magnificent Ostia Antica. Many Road to Italy’s clients go there as part of customized tours of Italy. Located twenty miles from Rome, two thousand years ago Ostia Antica was a thriving commercial port built on […]
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Private tours of Rome: “Angels and Demons” tour
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Many fans of writer Dan Brown while in the Eternal City want to see the locations mentioned in his famous book. Within its private tours of Rome Road to Italy offers its clients a fascinating historical four-hour “Angels and Demons”. You will follow in footsteps of Robert Langdon to see majestic Roman piazzas, beautiful churches, […]
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A Italy Honeymoon is nothing short of magic: romantic strolls in Capri, dramatic sunsets in Rome, a gondola ride in Venice, – no matter what part of Bel Paese you choose, it will be unforgettable. To add a sweet touch to your honeymoon get acquainted with the typical desserts of the area you are staying in. […]