Hi Paola, I want to say thank you for putting together the trip experience of a life time for my husband. We returned and have not yet adjusted to California time but the trip was BEYOND our dreams. It was not a trip but truly the experience of a lifetime. I will never forget it. […]
Art & Culture, Blog, Italian Vacations, Italy Attractions
Personalized tours of Italy: the most beautiful gardens
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Sep
Sep
There are more than 40 stunning historic gardens in Bel Paese that can be visited with personalized tours of Italy. Created by wealthy artistic patrons they are like open air museums filled with sculptures, fountains, water features designed by talented artists and craftsmen in different eras. Here is our pick of the most spectacular gardens. Villa […]
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Sep
Sep
Dear Flavia, The trip was awesome. The arrangements were great and everything worked out flawlessly. We were also impressed that you were able to give us fabulous weather every day. Will definitely recommend you to friends and family. Thanks again, Pete
16
Sep
Sep
Dear Paola, Danielle and I have returned from our trip. We want to thank you for the detailed preparation and effort put forth in the planning. It was the most amazing vacation we have ever had to date. The Hotels, both guides (particularly our driver) were excellent. We took away so much and it will […]
16
Sep
Sep
Christina, Just arrived home from Italy and just wanted to pass along our thanks for a wonderfully planned trip. In all of my travels I have never been on a trip where everything went as perfectly as this vacation. The itinerary, the lodging, the transportation and tours, and the drivers and guides were great. Amazing. […]
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Sep
Sep
Dear Christina, Thank you so much for planning a wonderful family trip to Italy for us! We had a fantastic time and the trip could not have run more smoothly. We were amazed at the number of people who were involved in our trip – meeting us at the airport and train station, taking us […]
28
Aug
Aug
Hi Christina, We had a terrific time on the trip and everything was very well planned. The agenda you had developed for us was very comprehensive and allowed my family to see the sights they wanted to while also allowing us much flexibility and open time to explore on our own. Our guides were all […]
28
Aug
Aug
Pienza, a small picturesque town in southern Tuscany, famous for its sheep milk cheese and stunning Renaissance architecture can be visited on our best custom Italy tours. Encircled by medieval walls, Pienza sits on a hilltop overlooking the rolling hills of Val d’Orcia Valley. It is known as the “ideal city of the Renaissance” created by […]
Art & Culture, Blog, Italian Vacations, Undiscovered Italy
Private Italy Vacations: Pitigliano – Tuscany
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Aug
Aug
Despite its dramatic position, undeniable charm and many historic sites, Pitigliano has not been overrun by tourists like many of its neighbouring hilltop towns in Tuscany and can be visited on private Italy vacations. Perched on a volcanic rock ridge the village was once settled by Etruscans, Romans, ruled by the powerful Aldobrandeschi, Orsini, Medici and […]
14
Aug
Aug
Although not high on the must-see list of every traveller, Livorno is a pleasant place to spend some time on custom vacations in Italy to sample great seafood, stroll along charming canals and lazy on a beach. Livorno is one of the largest seaports in Italy and the Mediterranean Sea with many cruise ships passing through […]