Tours that draw inspiration from the “Mille Italie,” or a “Thousand Italys,” a tribute to the many small towns and regions that have their own dialect, food, and culture which all make Italy what it is today.

The landscapes of Italy, captured in paintings and photographs, are icons of the beauty of our country. There are snapshots all over the world of the hills, mountains, plateaus, and the sea representing the beauty of our land.  The variety of the Italian landscape, and its history over the course of the centuries, has also shaped the many facets of Italian culture which, though unique, is expressed in thousands of different ways.

The continuum of cities, countryside, villages, natural spectacles and industrial zones make up the truest representation of our culture. The richness of Italian culture lies in the multitude of territories and people that have inspired and influenced its development.  By offering tours that “get down to the depths of a place,” it means we are able to offer the traveler the possibility to come in contact with these different aspects of Italian life as thoroughly as the traveler desires.

We have chosen from an infinite number of opportunities and are honored to be able to offer you tours that will allow you to experience the richness of Italy engaging all of your senses.

You will be left amazed by:

• Natural spaces and landscapes like no other in the world
• Architecture influenced by terrain and time
• Food and wine, whose smell and taste will leave you pleasantly surprised, despite the widespread diffusion of Italian gastronomy
• Craftsmanship that was born from the oldest of traditions and that today is a symbol, distinctive in products of the highest quality
• Unforgettably unique and  spiritual atmosphere
• Artistic and folkloric events inspired by popular traditions that today are relived in all of their authenticity and splendour
• Thermal baths which dot all corners of Italy and have been enjoyed for centuries for their medicinal and beautifying properties.

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  Extra-Ordinary Tuscany

  An original and exclusive tour to discover the beauty of one of the most famous Italian regions, out of the beaten track. An extra-ordinary itinerary to discover the most authentic Tuscany, with its wealth of art, culture, wine and food treasures, of breathtaking landscapes.
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  Hidden jewels of Italy - Northern route

  A unique tour to discover the true spirit of Italy through its hidden jewels. The Cities of Art: Perugia, Urbino, Ravenna, Parma, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, amazing open-air museums.  The magic of the Franciscan sanctuaries at Assisi and La Verna, the austerity of the Benedictine monasteries at Valnerina and Camaldoli, the mystery of the Medieval Castles in Montefeltro.  The 5 Terre villages clinging on the cliffs and the Tuscan hills dotted with cypresses and vineyards in Valdorcia. The unmistakable flavours of the local food and wine, as well as the gorgeous colours of the arts and crafts.
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  Hidden jewels of Italy - Southern route

  A unique tour to discover the true spirit of Italy through its hidden jewels. The Cities of Art: Assisi, Perugia, Ascoli Piceno, Trani, Lecce, Matera, beautiful open-air museums. The magic of the Franciscan sanctuaries at Assisi and the mystery of the Templar knights at Castel del Monte. The ancient buried city of Pompeii and the majestic Greek temples of Paestum. The White Villages of the Trulli and the colourful villages perched around the Amalfi Coast. The unmistakable flavours of the local food and wine, as well as the gorgeous colours of the arts and crafts.
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  The Heart of Italy

  A special itinerary through rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves, interrupted by picturesque medieval villages. Basilicas, churches and small chapels beautifully decorated with frescos. Roman cities, necropolis, historical bridges and ancient aqueducts. Plazas full of life, cheerfulness and colours… From the magnificence of Rome to the refinement of Florence, through the romantic, beating heart of Italy…

Tours that draw inspiration from centuries of Italian History.

The Italian civilization by now has been present in the story of humanity for more than 3,000 years. Over centuries the peoples of the Italian lineage, the Etruscans, the Greeks, and finally the Romans have shaped the events of the Mediterranean, Europe, and more broadly the known world. These important civilizations have influenced the social, artistic and economic development of humanity and have left Italy as an endless gallery of precious stories which have only become enriched over the course of history.

From amongst the infinite range of remains in our country, we have explored and selected the most enchanting sites of the various historical eras, in order to offer you tours will enable you “re-live” the unique atmosphere created by the various civilisations which influenced the history of Italy and of the entire world.

You will be delighted:

• by the Etruscan Necropoli
• by the Cities, Theaters and temples from the Magna Grecia (ancient Greeks)
• by the Archeological discoveries of the Roman Empire
• by the Medieval castles and convents
• by the urban and artistic masterpieces of the Renaissance.

We are convinced that charm of this journey through Italian history will be extremely attractive to all foreign tourists wishing to visit Italy. Whether you come from a country with a relatively “young” history, or from one with deep historical roots, your trip to Italy will be a unique opportunity to:

• Discover lost civilizations
• Be impressed by the levels of progress achieved in Italy throughout history
• Experience first-hand the influence Italian history has had on modern culture
• Compare the development of your own country during the same historical periods.

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  Via Appia: from Rome to Naples on the trail of the ancient Romans

  Retracing the “Queen of the Consular Roads”, a fascinating journey through the past to discover the history of our civilisation. The traces of the Imperial era and the catacombs in Rome, the superb Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, the incredible site of Pompeii. An enthusiastic itinerary across landscapes of extraordinary beauty: the magic of the isle of Capri, the beauty of the Ulysses Coast south of Rome, Umbria and its gentle hills…

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  Via Aurelia: from Rome to Florence on the trail of Italy’s ancient cultures

  Retracing the Consular Road which heads north from Rome, an original and unique tour through the past to discover the history of italian civilisation. From Rome to the Etruscan necropolis of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, from Orvieto to the beautiful villages between Umbria and Tuscany, from the beautiful places of St Francis in Assisi to the liveliness of Perugia, you arrive at Pisa with its “Field of Miracles” and Volterra with its unique marvels. Then on to Florence and Rome, to discover a wealth of arts and to experience Italian life today!

Tours that draw inspiration from the immense cultural and artistic production of Italy and from the genius of the Italian People.

An open-skyed museum and a trove of Renaissance treasures, Italy is a place of art and artistic vocation. Thanks to the work of artists like Michelangelo, Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Raffaello, Leonardo da Vinci, Bernini, Palladio and many others, Italy is famous all over the world for its masterpieces. These works of art are not only unique examples of an excellence in artistic technique but also of innovation. Italian masterpieces are the reflection of the amazing people that have radically changed the world because of their vision of “modern” compared to the mode of thought in their time.

Today, their historical legacy is reflected, in works of art, monuments, places, and the landscapes of our times, but also in the behaviour of modern Italians: even today, Italy is a country where genius, individual excellence, innovation and creativity are distinctive characteristics which are appreciated the world over.

We have selected this theme as one of three inspirations for our Itinerary from an infinite number of options. We are honored to be able to offer you tours that will allow you to breathe the magical, creative atmosphere that for centuries has continued to saturate Italy.

You will be enraptured:

• by encounters with the greatest Italian artists
• by visits to the wonderful museums our country has to offer
• by time spent under the naves of cathedrals, churches and other religious places
• by the architecture of our cities
• by attending artistic festivals
• by the purchases you will make in the fashion houses and boutiques that characterise the elegant streets of Italian cities.

You will also be impressed by the supreme elegance of the most universally recognised Italian automobile/motorcycle production and design.

Without drawing up an exhaustive list, the various fields we encounter on our tour are:

• painting and sculpture
• architecture
• music and dance
• design and fashion
• technical areas
• cooking.

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  Italian World Heritage Sites

  An artistic journey through Italian sites that have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Museums, art collections, Palladian villas, treasures of the Vatican, Venice and its lagoon, the cultural heritage of Assisi, the ruins of Pompeii…

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  Most beautiful towns and villages of Italy

  An immensely rich journey of discovery through the Cities of art and their treasures, beautiful villages, and unmistakable landscapes. Rome, an open air museum and the treasures of the Vatican; Florence, Michelangelo and the Uffizi Gallery; Venice and its canals … the ruins of Pompeii, the elegance of Urbino … the cultural heritage of Assisi, Umbrian villages, the Montefeltro castles … the landscapes of the Amalfi Coasts and the Tuscan colours in Val d’Orcia …

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  Essence of Italy

  A fascinating journey into the past to discover the history of our civilisation, in places where the most extraordinary testimonies still live: the period of imperial Rome, Medieval Umbria, Renaissance Florence, Paleochristian (Early Christian) Ravenna, ancient Pompeii…

Often garnished with creative toppings, the famous pizza of Naples is the most loved by Italians and the most diffused in the world. But for the Neapolitans themselves, “real” pizza is a rite—an ancient tradition that the master pizza-makers guard and hand down generation after generation. (more…)

Over in just a few hours, the disaster that buried a city and its inhabitants under the ashes of Vesuvius has preserved priceless treasures, still intact to this day. On the evening of that August 24, one might have asked what tomorrow would bring—but by dawn, the end had already come.

On February 5th in the year 62 AD, the entire Vesuvian region was devastated by a violent earthquake that nearly destroyed the city of Herculaneum and toppled many buildings in Pompeii. That earthquake was a mere omen of the fatal tragedy that befell Pompeii seventeen years later when, unable to diffuse its roiling energy through a crack in the earth’s crust, Vesuvius burst its dam and began to erupt.

It was August 24, 79 AD.

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“Now the gondola docked; marble steps led into the magnificent, gaily illuminated house of Senator Bragadino …; masked figures flitted up and down the stairs; some paused, curious …. He stepped into the room, where a serious game of cards was in progress. When Casanova entered, everyone murmured his name, like terrified prey, because they had recognized him by the flash of his eyes behind the mask” (from “The Return of Casanova” by Arthur Schnitzler).

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Medieval paths lead to the places most loved by St. Francis: the Sanctuary of La Verna, the holiest mountain in the world, and the Basilica of Assisi, one of the oldest gothic buildings in Italy and a sublime expression of the creative genius of Giotto.

The first time I saw Assisi I was in the valley below. It’s an ancient valley in Umbria, the “green heart of Italy,” where golden wheat fields and green woodlands are interspersed by irregular islands of wildflowers, where the reds, blues, yellows, and purples of the petals and the multicolored wings of butterflies flutter beneath a gleaming sky.

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Born in the vineyards between the hills, towers, boroughs, and medieval castles of Umbria in the heart of the Italian peninsula, the Sagrantino of Montefalco is the country’s most ancient wine.

With its 14-degree alcohol content and long aging process, this meditation wine has now reached levels of absolute excellence. Ruby red in color, the aromatic Sagrantino offers a medley of flavors that vary from the wild cherry syrup of the underbrush to sweet spices mixed with cacao to hints of vanilla from the wooden barrels where the wine is aged for almost twenty months. Combined with its full body and intoxicating bouquet, the flavors of this special wine undoubtedly provide a taste experience of rare intensity—and many connoisseurs can recognize it on the first sip. Although Sagrantino has graced Italian tables for centuries, its fame knows no bounds. (more…)