With almost 200 miles of coastline, Liguria is one of the best places to visit in Italy for the sea and sun lovers. The region has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country and every year receives the highest number of the prestigious Blue Flag (Bandiera Blu) awards that is given to the […]
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Hi Christina, Awesome trip! Everything came together without a single hitch. All our guides and drivers were outstanding! All our hotels were very enjoyable! You guys at Road to Italy do an amazing job of coordinating and using only the best and most reliable local resources. We were extremely delighted with the whole trip. Thank […]
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Private Italy Journey: visiting Parmesan cheese producers in Emilia Romagna
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May
May
A trip to the Emilia-Romagna region on a private Italy journey would not be complete without visiting one of the local cheese factories that produce the famous Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The Parmesan is one of the oldest Italian cheeses and the producers still use the same ingredients and techniques as their ancestors 800 years ago. Historians think […]
Art & Culture, Blog, Food & Wine, Undiscovered Italy
Private Italy Vacation: Martina Franca in Apulia
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May
May
You have seen Rome, admired Florence, strolled along the canals in Venice. Where to next? Discovering beautiful Southern Italy is a logic step for lovers of Bel Paese. On a private Italy vacation, you can head to Apulia, on the heel of the country where spectacular architecture, excellent food and wine await. Martina Franca is […]
Art & Culture, Blog, Food & Wine, Undiscovered Italy
Custom Italy Vacation: Fontanellato – Emilia Romagna
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May
May
A short drive from Parma stands the imposing Rocca Sanvitale castle that can be visited on a custom Italy vacation. Built in the 14th century with some parts dating back as far as the 12th century the castle still dominates the ancient town of Fontanellato. The last descendant of the Sanvitale family sold the castle […]
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Customized tours of Italy: discover Penne – Abruzzo
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May
May
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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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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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, […]
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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 […]
Private Tours of Italy - Testimonials 2015
The trip was absolutely the greatest vacation we have been on
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Hi Flavia, The trip was absolutely the greatest vacation we have been on. Michelle and I both could not have had a better time. From your drivers to the tour guides, your company exceeded all expectations! I’m always a little skeptical of tours, however, I was completely blown away by the guides you set us […]