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Our Italian tour packages consist usually of 4 - 5 days packages, covering the whole Italian territory.
They can be proposed both for individuals tourists and groups.
In each program you'll also find some suggestions for further visits and excursions, in order to extend the tour in that area.You could also combine 2 or more of these packages in order to create a personalized Italian itinerary for your clients.
Please also note that we could organize tailor-made tours, according to the requests and preferences of your clients..'
1 – Royal Turin, the old Capital of Italy |
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You’ll visit the region of Piedmont whose name means “at the foot of the montains” as it is fringed by the French and Swiss Alps with their magnificent snowy summits and green valleys. Turin, the regional capital will host the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. This region is famous also for the car manufacturer FIAT, the white truffles of Alba, the world famous red wines of Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera, the white wines Cinzano and Vermouth, and the romantic Lake Maggiore. |
2 – Italian Riviera and Cote d’Azur |
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You’ll enjoy the curved stretch of coastline of the Italian Riviera famous for its rocky coves, its flowers, its fishing villages, its picturesque seaside gems as Portofino and Portovenere. Very closed to this italian region (Ligury) just acrosss the french border, there is the Còte d’Azur with the worlwide famous resorts of Cannes and Nice and the small Principality of Monaco-Montecarlo. |
3 – Trentino, the Dolomites and Austria |
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The region of Trentino-Alto Adige, situated in the far north of Italy along the border with Austria, is framed by the Dolomites, some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. For the spectacular valleys, the splendid lakes, the imposing moutains chains this is the ideal destination for lovers of nature. Just to name some resorts: Canazei, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Madonna di Campiglio, Ortisei. And with a full day excursion you can also visit the beautiful austrian town of Innsbruck. see details of the package Trentino Dolomites and Austria tour |
4 – Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Slovenija and Croatia |
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It is the most north-easterly region of Italy, neighbouring with Austria and the new countries of Slovenija and Croatia. You could visit the roman city of Aquileia and the Habsburg city of Trieste ( the most “middle-European” of Italian cities), Very closed, in Slovenija, you could visit the charming beach resorts of Koper and Portoroz, the old Mediterranean town of Piran. In Croatian territory are situated the Postumia Grottoes, whose visit is done with the characteristic underground small train. see details of the package Friuli-Venezia-Giulia-Slovenia-croazia |
5 – The beautiful Italian Lakes : Maggiore and Como |
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Lake Maggiore is one of the most beautiful and prestigious destinations in Europe, with its beautiful gardens and flowers, the spectacular views over the lake and surroundings and the very charming town of Stresa. Lake Como is the most scenically stunning of the lakes: surrounded by tall peaks, the luxuriance of its vegetation is equalled by the opulence of the local villas and palaces. |
6 – Lake Garda |
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As well as being the largest Italian lake, it is also famous for its typical Mediterranean climate, its clear blue water, its lush vegetation, its charming villas and gardens and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The lake is situated very close to wonderful Italian cities, like Verona ( home of the Shakespeare’s classic Romeo-Juliet), the incomparable Venice, Vicenza (declared World Heritage Site by Unesco for the Andrea Palladio architecture) and Padua. (for the relics of St.Antony and the Botanical Gardens). |
7 – The Veneto and the Venetian Villas |
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In addition to the romantic town of Venice, with its canals, gondolas and art treasures, the lovers of great architecture can’t miss Vicenza, the showcase for Andrea Palladio , a town declared World Heritage Site by Unesco. Cruising along the Brenta River you can admire the famous Villas, the second residences of noble families, renowed also thanks to such artists as Palladio and Tiepolo. |
8 - Venice |
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There is no other city in the world that will capture your heart like Venice. It is a unique city as it has been built on 117 islands; it has 150 canals, 400 bridges and countless masterpieces of art and architecture. A must is a ride by a gondola, the typical boat of Venice, and a glass of “prosecco” (a sparkling white wine) in one of the old café in St. Mark Square. A visit to a Murano’s glass-blowing factory will also be also an interesting experience. |
9 – Emilia Romagna : a region with many faces |
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The region of Emilia Romagna is centrally located in Italy. Many of its products are well-known world wide : the world’s finest luxury sports car factories ( Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati ), the pottery industries and the ceramic of Faenza, the international trade exhibitions in Bologna, the food ( the Parmisan cheese, the raw ham, the italian pasta called tortellini), the music ( Giuseppe Verdi, Pavarotti, Vasco Rossi ) But this region attracts millions of tourist also for the artistic heritage of many cities ( Bologna, Ravenna, Ferrara ) and the 70 km of sandy beaches on the Adriatic coast ( Rimini area). see details of the package tour of Emilia Romagna and San Marino |
10 – Tuscany and “Le Cinque Terre “ |
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Famous for its art, history and evocative landscape, Tuscany, centrally located in Italy, is a region equally blessed by the genius of man and nature. The great art centres of Florence, Pisa and Siena contains an exceptional artistic patrimony. This tour allows you to visit also the stupendous stunning ligurian coastline of “The Cinque Terre” (Five Lands) so called for the five tiny villages wedged into a series of coves between sheer cliffs. |
11 – Tuscany and Elba island |
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Tuscany harbours the classic landscape of Italy , familiar from Renaissance paintings and TV travel shows alike, with their backdrop of medieval hill-towns, rows of slender cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves, and artfully sites villas and farmhouses. These tours combine the visit to the green hills of Chianti region to the great art centres, and to the mountainous Elba island. It has exceptionally clear water, fine white sand beaches and a lush, wooded interior. Most people know the island as the place of exile for Napoleon. |
12 – Tour of smaller Tuscany and Umbria |
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Tuscany isn’t just a place of Museums, Art Galleries, world-famous towns and monuments of great architectural and artistic value. The beauties of Tuscany are also the small medieval villages of San Gimignano, Volterra, Pienza, Montalcino and the typical, unique, gentle and warm countryside. This tour allows you also to visit the neighbouring region of Umbria and in particular the mystic town of Assisi, home to Italy’s patron St. Francis and the spectacular “Marmore waterfalls”, located in a green and luxuriant setting |
13 – Umbria and Marche : the green heart of Italy |
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Thanks to its central position and vast woodlands, Umbria is considered the “green heart of Italy”, but it has also many fine culture heritage as the medieval villages of Assisi ( well known thanks to St. Francis, Italy’s premier saint), Perugia ( home of the University for foreigners), Gubbio, Spello. In the neighbouring region of Marche, you’ll visit the beautiful renaissance town of Urbino ( birthplace of the famous painter Raphael) and its enchanting countryside. |
14 – Rome, the eternal city |
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Rome ! There’s more to see here than in any other city of the world, with the relics of over two thousand years of history. The highlights that you can not miss to visited are the Coliseum ( a classical masterpiece of an arena used for gladiatorial contents), the remains of Roman Forum where senate meeting where held, the circus Maximum famous for it’s “Ben Hur” chariot races in Roman times, Piazza Navona ( Rome’s most famous square lined with cafés, restaurants, street artists and pigeons), the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican with St.Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel of Michelangelo. |
15 – Art and sea : from Rome to Vesuvius |
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Rome: the cradle of western culture, the heart of Catholicism, the capital of Italy, the Eternal City. Its glorious historical buildings and the extraordinary riches of its artistic heritage make it one of the most popular international tourist destinations. About 200 km south of Rome, is located the warmest city with the warmest people: Naples. There are so many things to visit in this area : Capri, a jewel of an island with stunning scenery, cliff walks, magnificent views and fashionable boutiques; Pompeii the most visited archaeological site in Europe located in the stupendous setting at the foot of Vesuvius, the romantic Amalfi coast,.... |
16 – Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast |
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The gulf of Naples and the Amalfi/Sorrento coast is an unbroken chain of tourist spots famous the world over, for the enchanting rocky panoramas overlooking the sea and a wealth of art and history: The glamouring Positano is the exclusive haunt of many VIP; the charming Sorrento has attracted poets, musicians and literally men as Goethe, Litz, Wagner, Stendhal and Byron; Pompeii and Herculaneum afford an unparalleled glimse into ancient Roman daily life and architecture; the unforgettable views from the beautiful islands of Capri and Ischia. Do not miss to taste some local specialities as Pizza, Limoncello ( a special lemon liqueur) and Mozzarella ( a spun-curd buffalo milk cheese). |
17 – Puglia : mediterranean fragrances |
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Through this tour you’ll discover the southeastern region of Apulia, the only place where you can see the “trulli”, little white cone-shaped houses in the village of Alberobello, often located in wheat field and olive grove. This region has many other attractions : the delightful city of Lecce with its baroque aechitecture and opulent churches; Ostuni, one of the most stunning small towns of Italy; the spectacular set of underground caves of Castellana; the finest octagonal stone castle in Castel del Monte. And as a plus, you have the possibilitiy to visit the penetrating and evocative town of Matera, where recently Mel Gibson set his film “the passion of the Christ”. |
18 – Grand Tour of Sicily |
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Historical crossroad for maritime trade in the Mediterranean Sea, the island offers a large artistic and cultural patrimony and a lot of natural beauties: the crater of Mount Etna, the Europe’s highest active volcano; the nice beaches of the chic resort of Taormina and Cefalù; the spectacular sights of the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento; the vitality,colour and diversity of the grandscale mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale; the apotheosis of Baroque in the town of Noto; the seven little volcanic Aeolian Islands surrounded by a warm and deep sea; the Greek Theatre of Syracusa. |
19 – Sardinia |
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It is a region in which time seems to pass more slowly, and where ancient traditions and customs still persist. The “nuraghe”, enigmatic prehistoric construction, and the ancestral villages sheltered within the mountains of Gennargentu add to the fascination of this island with a thousand faces, always different. The interior is characterized by impervious mountain zones containing wide green valleys, covered by scrub, a grass land with a mixture of myrtle, serpillo, India figs and dwarf oaks. The coast presents an enchantingly splendid sea, bays and isolated inlets, grottoes, very long stretches of white and pink sand. The most exclusive area of coastline is known as the Esmeralda Coast. |
20 – Classical tour of Italy - 8 days |
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This Italian tour is a "must" for any travel connoisseur ! You'll discover one of the greatest civilizations in the world, past and present, from the Ancient glories of the Roman Empire in Rome, to the medieval villages of Tuscany and Umbria, to the great Renaisanace era in Florence and the romantic canal city of Venice. |
21 – Grand Tour of Italy - 10 days |
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When we say "Grand" we really mean it!. This is Italy at its best: from the northern romantic city of Venice, to the south coastline of Naples and Sorrento, visiting the renaissance city of Florence, the medieval town of Siena, the roman town of Rome, the independent sovereign state of Vatican City and the enchanting island of Capri. |
22 – Art, wine and gastronomy in Tuscany |
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Tuscany : splendid cities of art, at the heart of the Italian Renaissance, rolling green hills and mountains, fine sandy beaches and excellent tourist facilities. A great gastronomic tradition, a rich array of typical products, representing the raw materials of a cuisine with echoes of the past and rural influences, today rediscovered in the search for high quality, genuine foods. Last but not least, the famous wines. To name just a few of them: Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Moltepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Galestro. |
23 - Wine and Gastronomy in Piedmont |
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A journey inside the Piedmont, between fertile plains, rolling hills, harsh rugged mountains and castles. The best season for discovering the secrets of Piedmont at table is undoubtedly autumn. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy wine and truffles, two of the mainstays of the region’s culinary tradition. Piedmont has been a centre of viticulture since time immemorial. Its leading products have been appreciated the world over: from the sumptuous and sough-after reds (Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara, Barbera) and whites (Roero, Gavi, Cortese), to its sweet and inviting dessert and conversation wines (Asti Spumante, Brachetto, Moscato d’Asti, Malvasia). |
24 – Gran Prix F 1 – San Marino - Imola |
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This program is suspended for the moment. |
25 – Gran Prix F 1 – Italy / Monza |
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Date: Likely 17 September 2006 Of all the races on the Formula One calendar, the Italian Grand Prix possibly generates the most electricity. The Italian fans exude so much emotion that you can't help getting caught up in the moment. The track is situated in a public park in Monza, only about ten miles from downtown Milan. Monza is regarded by many as the embodiment of Formula One racing. |
26 – Carnival in Venice - February |
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The Carnival of Venice, celebrated every year, is famed and has gained popularity for its originality. The city, the only one of its type in the world, becomes animated by masks of every kind and costumes of the epoch. People come from the world over to attend private and public masked balls and masked revelers of all ages invade the small squares and the narrow streets, where music and dancing continue nearly day and night. |
27 – Carnival in Viareggio/Tuscany - February |
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The Carnival of Viareggio was established in 1873 by inventing a procession of decorated floats which travelled up and down the main street of the city. Also at current time it consist in masked parades characterized by allegorical floats in papermache. During the entire period masked balls and parties in the various districts are organized as well as numerous sports and cultural events. |
28 – Arena of Verona – Summer Opera Festival |
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One of the best-preserved amphitheaters of the Roman Empire is in the center of the city of Verona. It hosted games where gladiators would fight each other or wild animals before a vast public that came from all over the territory. It is used today for operas and concerts and in July and August take place every year an important Opera Festival. This Roman Arena can seat 15.000 spectators and put on a show with scenery designed by the greatest artist in the world: an evening at the Arena is unforgettable. The 2006 programme includes important operas of Giuseppe Verdi, Bizet, Giacomo Puccini : Aida, Carmen, Madame Butterfly, Tosca, etc. see details of the package Arena of Verona - Summer Opera Festival |
29 – Medieval days in the Republic of San Marino - July |
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For a whole week the tiny districts of the historic centre are transformed. Amongst drum-rolls and sounding trumpets, over five hundred performers in splendid period costumes, picturesque retinues, colourful standards and swirling banners offer excitement and spectacle in the impressive setting of the "Cava dei Balestrieri". Musicians, actors, jugglers and acrobats involve the public in captivating wandering shows. see details of the package Medieval Days Festival San Marino |
Other package tours
Religious Italy
Assisi
Despite the millions of tourists and pilgrims it attracts every year, Assisi remains a quiet refuge and retain its medieval hill-town charm.
It is the birthplace of St. Francis (San Francesco), Italy's premier saint.
St. Francis was born here in 1182. He founded the order of the Franciscans and his message was disarmingly simple: throw out the materialistic trappings of daily life and return to a love of Good rooted in poverty, chastity and obedience.
The Basilica of St. Francis comprising two churches,one built on the top of the other, suffered extensively for the earthquakes of 1997, but after several years of intense international support and dedicated work, both have been restored.
In the crypt of the Basilica of St. Chiara, there is the incorrupt body of this saint, who at the age of 17 founded the Order of Poor Clares, the female wing of the Franciscan. St.Clare is also the saint patron of television.
To be visited also the Sanctuary of San Damiano and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.Loreto
Thousands of Catholic pilgrims travel here every year, because they believe that angels transferred the house of the Virgin Mary from Palestine to this spot. The “Madonna of Loreto” is considered the patron of the aviators. Inside the Basilica you can see the House in which Jesus grew to manhood, and in which the Holy Family lived.
Padua
The city is located only 37 km west of Venice. The majestic Basilica of St.Antony is an important place of pilgrimages and houses its tomb. His tongue and the vocal cords were discovered incorrup and are preserved here. The saint's tomb is bedecked by requests for his intercession to cure illnes and thanks for having done so.
The sculptures and reliefs of the high altar are by Donatello, master sculptor of the Renaissance.
San Giovanni Rotondo
Located in south Italy, is a modern centre for pilgrimage as here lived Padre Pio, a Capuccino priest dead in 1968 and recently nominated Saint by the Pope. Pio received the stigmata on his hands and made a lot of miracles. About eight millions pilgrims pass through here every year, making it the most visited pilgrimage site in the world after Lourdes.
Other places that deserve a visit :
Monte Sant'Angelo for the Grotto of Michel the Arcangel, Lanciano and the Eucharistic Miracle, Monte Cassino a beautiful town founded by St. Benedict in 529, Cascia for the Sanctuary of St. Rita and the magnificent landscapes of Sacred Mountains declared Unesco World Heritage site.
