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Italy private tours: Civita di Bagnoreggio

Civita di Bagnoreggio

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 […]

Sights to see in Rome : Theatre of Marcellus

Theatre of Marcellus by Alexander Z.

One of the best sights to see in Romeis located right in the heart of the city, between the Tiber River and the Capitoline Hill: Theatre of Marcellus, an ancient Roman structure built 80 years before the Colosseum at the behest of Augustus. The theater has a semicircular structure, originally 32 meters high with two […]

Places to visit in Rome – The Great Beauty sets

Rome bramante tempietto

Not to take away from the merits of this wonderful Italian film, but let’s face it one of the reasons that the “The great beauty”  is having so much success and one an Oscar,  is  thanks to the great beauty of Rome which is the setting of the story by the director  Paolo Sorrentino. Rome, […]

Places to visit in Italy : Val Camonica

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  Italy is know for its great history. The Romans, the Renaissance  are synonymous with the culture of Italy.   But did you know that in  Italy you can visit some  amazing pre historic sites?  Welcome to the Valcamonica! This scenic valley in the Italian alps which really merits a visit.  Just two hours from Milan […]

Best places to visit in Italy : Bergamo

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If you looking for an day trip one not too far from Milan  or Lake Como, to visit Bergamo is our suggestion.  All you need is just a half day visit to realize the beauty of the art and history that surrounds Bergamo is one of the best places to visit in Italy the historic center […]

Where to go in Italy : Orvieto

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When planning day trip excursions in Italy, we often get information from guide books or from asking friends who have already visited that destination. Another great source for information are progressional drivers and guides that know work with clients and travel around day in and day out. From this extensive experience they can suggest where […]

Private Tours of Italy vs The DIY Approach

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Are you planning a vacation to Italy for the first time? Italy is one of the best places in Europe to visit; it offers the traveler so much in terms of food, drink, scenery, history, art, and culture. Perhaps you are trying to decide whether it is best to approach the trip in a do-it-yourself […]

Must See Attractions in Rome

rome colosseum

Founded more than 2,500 years ago, Rome is one of the oldest cities in Europe and is the capital of Italy. Thanks to the enormity of its archaeological, artistic, and cultural treasures, the city draws upwards of 10 million visitors each year, many of whom enjoy the splendour of the city through simple or luxury […]

Umbria excursion: Lake Trasimeno

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Lake Trasimeno can be considered one of the main attractions of Umbria. It is located in the center of Italy between Rome and Florence, a few kilometers from the cities of Perugia, Assisi and Cortona, it can easily be included in a tour of Italy. Lake Trasimeno is the fourth largest of the Italian lakes. […]

Private Tours of Italy: The Euganei Hills Veneto

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Road to Italy is your expert in private tours of Italy  a suggestion for awho is travelling in Veneto or in the North Est of Itay is to take a day tours of The Euganei Hills.  A few kilometers from Padua and just one hour driving from Venice are the Euganei Hills that gently break the […]