For Italian culture buffs and art lovers, visiting the hill town of Urbino in the Le Marche region is a must. Exploring it slowly on a custom Italy vacations is a real treat. Despite its picturesque narrow streets, architectural gems, beautiful mountains stretching on the background, Urbino is unjustly ignored by many tourists. In its […]
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Every year, in May and June, Infiorata festivals take place in many Italian towns, which can be visited on Italy Private Tours. “Infiorata” is translated from Italian as “decorated with flowers”. During the festivals streets are covered with flower petals to create temporary masterpieces. The tradition as we know it today goes back to the […]
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Milan is renowned for its extravagant restaurants, high-end boutiques and deluxe spas, so it a perfect city to splash out on luxury Italy tours. Many galleries and museums offer private tours. Il Duomo, the symbol of Milan and one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world runs exclusive itineraries to parts of the […]
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Private tours of Italy: Battle of the oranges in Ivrea
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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 […]