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…

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ROME – NAPLES and POMPEII – ASSISI, DERUTA and MONTEFALCO – FLORENCE – RAVENNA – VENICE

The splendour of the Sistine Chapel will leave you dazzled, the perfection of the Florence Cathedral will exalt your mind, the view of the buried city of Pompeii will excite your heart, a walk along the canals of Venice will take you to a different state of mind.

An extra-ordinary itinerary through the marvels of the Italian Genius. Discover the architectural genius of the ancient Romans, the works of the greatest artists of the world, from Michelangelo to Leonardo da Vinci, from Raphael to Brunelleschi, from Giotto to Titian. You will experience the bustling Italian life in a Roman street market; you will perceive the silent spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Taste the famous Tuscan and Umbrian wines. Discover the myriad flavours of Italian cuisine. Observe skilled craftsmen forge valuable ceramics.

We will take you to discover the true “Essence of Italy”.

Highlights of this Tour

• Enjoy a special tour through the places that are still today a testimony of the magnificence of ancient Rome.
• Enjoy a private tour to the treasures of the Vatican Museum and the wonders of the Sistine Chapel, away from the tourist crowds.
• Enjoy and experience the authentic Italian cuisine and its inimitable recipes: one of our experts will guide you through a step by step preparation of Italy’s favourite dishes, from shopping for ingredients in a typical local street market to practical cooking lessons and the tasting of some of the most famous Italian dishes.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world, still intact today as it was 2000 years ago.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and watch the craftsmanship of its artisans at work.
• Enjoy the famous Sagrantino wine and the delicacies of Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheese in a special visit to the most famous wineries of Montefalco.
• Experience the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Follow our guide through the hidden streets of Florence and the most beautiful works of Michelangelo.
• Enjoy a wonderful visit to the Vasari Corridor, the most beautiful and inaccessible part of the Uffizi Gallery, exclusively open for you.
• Be delighted by the thousands colourful and gold tessera of the Byzantine Mosaics of Ravenna.
• Discover the “Hidden Venice” following our expert on an itinerary that is a unknown to most tourists.
• Take the most romantic tour though the canals of Venice on a gondola.
• Attend an unforgettable concert of Venetian Strings.

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10 Days - Tour starts SUNDAY - Tour ends TUESDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy Tour includes:

• 10 Nights Accommodation in exclusive and fascinating 4 star or higher Hotels, centrally located in the most suggestive spots of the cities, with accommodation, where appropriate, in Superior rooms.
• 10 Full American breakfast with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all included; 4 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 4 Dinners at exclusive and characteristic restaurants (all meals include drinks)
• Private minibus with English speaking privete driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as specified in the programme
• Transfer by private boat from/to the hotel in Venice
• All guided tours and visits indicated in the programme with specialised local English Speaking Guides,  including all the entrance fees to visited sites:

– Rome Orientation Tour

– Guided tour “Ancient Rome”, including entrance ticket to the Colosseum

– Guided tour to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, including preferential access and entrance ticket to the Museums

– Visit to a market in Rome and Italian cooking lessons

– Guided tour to the archaeological site of Pompeii, including entrance ticket

– Guided tour to downtown Naples, including entrance tickets to all the churches

– Visit to the artisans’ workshops in Deruta and wine cellars in Montefalco

– Guided tour of Assisi

– Orientation Tour in Florence

– Guided tour “Michelangelo’s Florence”, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

– Guided tour to the Uffizi Gallery and the Vasari Corridor, including preferential access and entrance ticket to the Museum and exclusive opening of the Corridor

– Guided tour in Ravenna, including entrance tickets o the Basilicas

– Orientation tour in Venice

– Guided tour “The Hidden Venice”, including entrance ticket to the Frari Church

– Private tour in gondola

– Reservation and ticket for a Venetian music concert

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for the guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Trip Literature for your itinerary

The Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy advantage:

• “Exclusive” itinerary, designed and organized by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover the most authentic Italy
• From your arrival to departure, all is taken care of; accommodation for every single night and tour activities during every single day of your stay
• Private group, minimum 6 and maximum 12 persons, including all the indicated services exclusively reserved for your group
• Full personalised support from our hosts and local guides during the entire Tour
• Start and end of the Tour in Rome: this central location will make it easier for you to take your air connection or any aother means of transportation
• Guaranteed Tour prices, great value for money, absolutely competitive for the very high level of services included

The price does not include:

• Air Transport to/from Italy (Air transportation, airport taxes, passport expenses and visas if required)
• Fees for transportation, guides and sightseeing not included in the itinerary
• Personal and shopping expenses
• Insurance (Health, Accident, Baggage and Trip cancellation insurance)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

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…

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ROME - ORVIETO, DERUTA AND BEVAGNA - ASSISI, SPELLO AND MONTEFALCO - SIENA, PIENZA AND MONTEPULCIANO - PERUGIA - SPOLETO, NORCIA - FLORENCE

It is a special tour to discover a land full of history, art and culture. An ancient land exuding great vital energy, ready to embrace you and tempt your curiosity; to open your mind and your heart. You will get in touch with the masterpieces of the great painters of the Italian Renaissance, kept in Museums or jealously guarded in churches and chapels, away from tourist crowds. You will get an insight of the stillness of the undulating landscapes and lose yourself in the soft colours of the landscape which look like they have come straight out of the same frescoes. You will retrace the path of the ancient people who lived in these lands for more than 3000 years. You will catch the mystical spirit of San Francis of Assisi, one the most loved saints in the world and perhaps the first true pacifist in history. You will taste the famous Tuscan and Umbrian wines. You will also taste the thousand flavours of the local cuisine and will discover its secrets. And then you will observe how the skilful artisans give shape to their precious ceramics, you will walk through narrow and winding alleys, crossing colourful plazas, enjoy enchanting views… the enormous, beating heart of Italy will win your heart forever.

Highlights of this Tour

• Get an insight of the Roman atmosphere walking along the most famous streets of the Eternal City as well as the less famous ones and discover their little secrets.
• Enjoy a special tour through the places that are still today a testimony of the greatness of ancient Rome
• Admire the typical landscape of central Italy embraced by the green of the vineyards and olive groves and surrounded by abbeys, castles, walls and medieval towers
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and watch the mastery of the Umbrian artisans while they work
• Taste the renowned Sagrantino wine and the delicacies of the Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheeses in a special visit to one of the most popular wineries in Montefalco
• Admire some of the rare gems of renaissance painting: Luca Signorelli’s frescoes, jealously guarded in the wonderful Church of Orvieto, Pintoricchio’s work in Spello and Perugino’s (the Divine Painter) paintings in Perugia
• Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites
• Let us take you through the medieval alleys of the most beautiful cities of Umbria and discover the precious gems they guard: Orvieto, Spoleto, Perugia and their superb plazas, cathedrals, fountains, fortresses
• Taste and experience the authentic Italian cuisine and its inimitable recipes: within a fascinating context, an expert chef will guide you, step by step, through the making and tasting of some of Italy’s most famous dishes
• Be charmed by the colours and the landscapes of Siena and Val d’Orcia: intense yellows, lively reds, golden ochre, oranges that pulsate in green meadowlands and valleys
• Pamper yourself with an extremely refined dinner in an elegant restaurant managed by a young chef who has been able to appreciate the products of his land with creativity and respect for tradition
• Follow our guide through the hidden streets of Florence, visiting the most beautiful masterpieces of Michelangelo
• Be amazed by the prestigious “Made in Italy” brands, which you will be able to buy at affordable prices at outlet shops where Italians do their shopping.

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8 Days - Tour starts SATURDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – discover your Italy journey includes:

• 8 Nights Accommodation: 2 nights in Rome, in an exclusive, fascinating 4 star or higher Hotel centrally located, in one of the most striking areas of the city; 6 nights in Umbria at a fabulous Mansion with 5 star services with accommodation in superior bedrooms
• 8 American breakfasts with a delicious buffet, all inclusive; 4 lunch meals in different typical Italian restaurants; 5 Dinners at exclusive and characteristic restaurants (drinks included with meals)
• Private minibus with private English speaking driver available all throughout the tour for all transportations as specified in the programme
• All guided tours indicated in the programme with specialized local guides (professional local  English speaking Guides) and all entrance fees to visited places included:

–    Rome Orientation Tour

–    Orvieto Guided Tour

–    Visit to the artisans’ workshops in Deruta

–    Guided tour to Spello, Assisi and Franciscan Sites

–    Visit to the cellars of Montefalco

–    Guided tour to Siena and Val d’Orcia villages (Pienza and Montalcino)

–    Guided tour to Perugia, with National Gallery of Umbria and Collegio del Cambio

–    Cooking lessons of a typical Italian menu by an expert chef

–    Orientation tour to Florence, visit of Classical Florence and visit to the Gallerie dell’Accademia

–    Guided tour to Spoleto and the Valnerina villages (Norcia, Castelluccio, Preci)

–    Guided tour to “Ancient Rome”, with entrance to the Coliseum

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Supporting Trip information for your itinerary

The Fuoritinerario – discover your Italy advantage:

• “Exclusive” itinerary by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover a more authentic Italy
• 8 full days of Tour and 8 Nights Accommodation
• Private group, max 12 persons, including all the indicated services, exclusively reserved for your group
• Support of our escorts and local guides for the entire Tour
• Start and end of the Tour in Rome (this location will make easier your air connection, or any other transportation you decide to take)
• Guaranteed Tour price and value for money absolutely competitive

The price does not include:

• Air Transport to/from Italy (Air transportation, airport taxes, passport expenses and visas if required)
• Fees for transportation, guides and sightseeing not included in the itinerary
• Personal and shopping expenses
• Insurance (Health, Accident, Baggage and Trip cancellation insurance)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

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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PIETRASANTA, CARRARA -  LUCCA - PISA, VOLTERRA - 5 TERRE - FLORENCE -

VERSILIA or MONTECATINI (optional extension)

The splendour of Lucca will leave you dazzled, the perfection of the Renaissance art in Florence will exalt your mind, a walk along the “love trail” on the breathtaking 5 Terre will exalt your spirit. Discover the secrets of Italian sculpture, from the white marble caves in Carrara, to the sculpture workshops in Pietrasanta, to the perfection of Michelangelo’s David in Florence. Taste the famous Tuscan food and wines in the most authentic venues. Stroll along one of the most exclusive Italian coasts. We will take you to discover an exclusive Tuscany that Italians love!

Highlights of this Tour

• Pamper yourself in the luxury Albergo Pietrasanta, located at the heart of one of the most refined villages in Italy.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Tuscany, out of the beaten track.
• Contemplate the marvels of the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) in Pisa, with its fascinating Leaning Tower.
• Be amazed by  the breathtaking landscape of the 5 Terre, while you walk along the “Via dell’Amore” (the Trail of Love).
• Be impressed at the sight of the white marble caves in Carrara and be amazed to admire the mastery of the marble master craftsmen at work in their studios exclusively opened for you.
• Be delighted by the taste of the authentic Tuscan food recipes.
• Follow our guide through the hidden streets of Florence and the most beautiful works of Michelangelo.
• Pamper yourself with a very refined dinner in one of the best gourmet restaurants in Florence.
• Take a bicycle trip following the city walls that enclose Lucca or take a stroll around the fabulous town centre and admire the gorgeous windows of antique shops.
• Enjoy a special Opera concert in the beautiful Puccini open air theatre.

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7 Days - Tour starts SUNDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover your Italy journey includes:

• 6 Nights Accommodation in the exclusive, fascinating 4 star Small Luxury Hotel ALBERGO PIETRASANTA, situated in a seventeenth century palace known as Palazzo Barsanti Bonetti, in the historical center of the gorgeous little town of Pietrasanta, a few steps far from the cathedral and the medieval square.
• 6 American breakfasts with a delicious buffet, all inclusive; 3 lunch meals in different typical Italian restaurants; 3 dinners at exclusive and characteristic restaurants (drinks included with meals)
• Train transfers from your arrival/departure airport to Florence or Pisa and return
• Private minibus with private English speaking driver available all throughout the tour for all transportations as specified in the programme
• All guided tours indicated in the programme with specialized local guides (professional local English speaking Guides) and all entrance fees to visited places included:

– Guided tour to Pisa, including entrance tickets to the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptisery

– Guided tour to Volterra

– Full Day Excursion to the “Cinque Terre”, including entrance tickets and boat excursion

– Full Day Excursion to Carrara (inlcuding Marble Caves visit), the little village of Colonnata and Pietrasanta (including Sculptors workshops visit)

– Guided tour “Classic Florence”, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

– Guided visit to Lucca

– Reservation and Tickets for Puccini Opera Festival (only for the “special festival editions”)

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Supporting Trip information for your itinerary

The Fuoritinerario – Discover your Italy advantage:

• “Exclusive” itinerary by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover a more authentic Italy
• 7 full days of Tour and 6 Nights Accommodation
• Private group, max 12 persons, including all the indicated services, exclusively reserved for your group
• Support of our escorts and local guides for the entire Tour
• Guaranteed Tour price and value for money absolutely competitive

The price does not include:

• Air Transport to/from Italy (Air transportation, airport taxes, passport expenses and visas if required)
• Fees for transportation, guides and sightseeing not included in the itinerary
• Personal and shopping expenses
• Insurance (Health, Accident, Baggage and Trip cancellation insurance)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

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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ROME, TIVOLI (Villas) – POMPEII, NAPLES, CASERTA (Royal Palace) – ASSISI, DERUTA, MONTEFALCO – RAVENNA – VENICE, VENETO: Villas by PALLADIO and ASOLO – FLORENCE – SIENA, PIENZA, MONTALCINO – TARQUINIA and CERVETERI

A magical and thrilling tour set out to discover the Italian genius in the magnificence of Rome, the liveliness of Naples, the charm of Venice and the elegance of Florence. Italy appears first on the list of protected sites, prepared by UNESCO, due to its exceptional artistic and cultural richness and to the beauty and diversity of its natural environment.

Our itinerary, original and spectacular will give you the opportunity to admire some of the most beautiful World Heritage Sites you could possibly visit.

We will take you to the most beautiful locations of those cities, real and characteristic outdoor museums in the form of palaces, plazas, basilicas, churches and castles.

You will be able to personally enjoy the tangible expression of Italy’s millenary history: the splendour of the Roman emperors in the Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa) of Tivoli, the every-day life in 79 AD in Pompeii, the ancient Etruscan civilization whose remains are still visible in the Necropolis of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, the splendour of the Royal Palace of Caserta and the classic perfection of the Palladian Villas.

And moreover: Siena and the hills of the Val d’Orcia, Assisi and the magic of the Franciscan sites, where you will discover amazing landscapes and places where secular traditions are still alive. You will taste the marvellous wines from Tuscany and Umbrian, famous for their outstanding quality and taste. You will discover the thousands of tastes of Italian cuisine. You will be able to observe artisans creating precious terracotta ceramics just like their ancestors have done for centuries.

History, art and poetry in a tour that will make you live an enchanting and unforgettable experience.

Highlights of this Tour

• Enjoy a special tour of sites that still today, witness the magnificence of ancient Rome.
• Follow our expert through the treasures of the Vatican Museums and the wonders of the Sistine Chapel, far from the tourist crowds.
• Relive the splendour of the Roman emperors in the Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa) in Tivoli and the Bourbon Kings in the Royal Palace of Caserta.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world still intact today, after 2000 years.
• Taste the authentic Neapolitan pizza: a “real” pizza chef will reveal to you the secrets of the best pizza you will ever taste.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and observe the mastery of the Umbrian artisans at work.
• Taste the renowned Sagrantino wine and the delicacies of the Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheeses in a special visit to one of the most popular wineries in Montefalco.
• Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Be amazed at the sight of the thousands of colourful and golden tessera of the Byzantine Mosaics in Ravenna.
• Discover the “Hidden Venice”, following our expert through a secret itinerary unknown to most tourists.
• Travel through the channels of Venice in the most romantic way: aboard a gondola.
• Attend an unforgettable concert of Venetian strings.
• Admire the perfection of style of Andrea Palladio and his marvellous Villas.
• Pamper yourself with a very refined dinner in one of the best gourmet restaurants in Florence.
• Follow our guide through the streets of the picturesque neighbourhood of Oltrarno and visit the workshops of master Florentine artisans.
• Enjoy a marvellous visit to the Vasari Corridor, the most beautiful and inaccessible area in the Uffizi Gallery, exclusively open for you.
• Discover the secrets of the mysterious and refined Etruscan civilisation in the Necropoli of Cerveteri and Tarquinia.
• Be charmed by the colours and the landscapes around Siena and Val d’Orcia: the intense yellow, lively reds, golden ochre, oranges that pulsate in green meadowlands, hills and valleys.

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13 Days - Tour starts MONDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy journey includes:

• 13 Nights Accommodation in exclusive and fascinating 4 star or higher Hotels, centrally located, in the most suggestive spots of the city, with accommodation in Superior rooms, when available
• 13 Full American breakfasts with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all inclusive; 6 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 5 Dinners in characteristic and exclusive restaurants (meals include drinks)
• Private minibus, with private English speaking driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as indicated in the programme
• Transfers by private boat from/to the hotel in Venice
• All the guided visits indicated in the programme, with professional local English Speaking Guides and including the entrance fees to the visited sites:

– Orientation tour in Rome

– Guided visit “Ancient Rome”, including entrance ticket to the Colosseum

– Guided visit to the Basilica ofSan Pietro, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including entrance ticket and fast track entrance to the Museums

– Full Day excursion, with guided visit to Tivoli, Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa) and Villa d’Este, including entrance tickets into the villas

– Guided visit of the archaeological site of Pompeii, including entrance ticket

– Guided tour to the centre of Naples, including entrance tickets for the Churches visited

– Cooking lesson – “Pizza Making”

– Guided visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta, including entrance ticket

– Full Day excursion, with a visit to the artisan ateliers in Deruta and wineries of Montefalco and guided visit to Assisi and Franciscan Sites

– Guided visit in Ravenna, including entrance tickets to the Basilicas and Mausoleums

– Orientation tour in Venice

– Guided visit “hidden Venice”, including entrance tickets to the Frari Church

– A private gondola tour

– Booking and entrance ticket for a Venetian music concert

– Full Day excursion to Asolo and Palladian Villas, with guided visit to Villa Emo, Villa Foscari, Villa Barbaro, including entrance tickets to the Villas

– Orientation tour of Florence, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

– Guided visit “Oltrarno and the Artisan workshops in Florence”

– Guided visit to Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor, including fast track entrance and ticket to the Museum and exclusive opening of the Corridor

– Full Day excursion with a guided visit to Siena, Montalcino and Pienza

– Guided visit to the sites of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, including entrance ticket

• All your laggage handling
• All the tips for guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Supporting Trip information for your itinerary

The Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy advantage:

• “Exclusive” itinerary, designed and organized by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover the most authentic Italy
• From your arrival to departure, all is taken care of; accommodation for every single night and tour activities during every single day of your stay
• Private group, minimum 6 and maximum 12 persons, including all the indicated services exclusively reserved for your group
• Full personalised support from our hosts and local guides during the entire Tour
• Start and end of the Tour in Rome: this central location will make it easier for you to take your air connection or any other means of transportation
• Guaranteed Tour prices, great value for money, absolutely competitive for the very high level of services included

The price does not include:

• Air Transport to/from Italy (Air transportation, airport taxes, passport expenses and visas if required)
• Fees for transportation, guides and sightseeing not included in the itinerary
• Personal and shopping expenses
• Insurance (Health, Accident, Baggage and Trip cancellation insurance)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

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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ROME, MONTECASSINO (Abbey) – NAPLES, POMPEII, AMALFI (Amalfi Coast) – SPOLETO and VALNERINA – ASSISI, DERUTA, MONTEFALCO – URBINO, SAN LEO and GRADARA (Montefeltro Castles) – VENICE – FLORENCE – SIENA, PIENZA, MONTALCINO (Val d’Orcia)

A magical and inspiring tour of discovery of the towns and villages which stand as symbols of Italian genius;  with their wealth of hidden art, culture, wine and food treasures, of breathtaking landscapes where life and the land are expressions of centuries of history and civilisation.

You will personally live the magnificence of Rome, the liveliness of Napoli, the charm of Venice and the elegance of Florence.

You will be captivated by the legacy of a millenniums of history: life which came to a standstill in Pompeii in 79 AD, the silence and magic of the abbeys and medieval basilicas of Saint Benedict in Montecassino and Saint Francis in Assisi and  the peak of Renaissance perfection in Urbino.

And moreover Amalfi and the Amalfi Coast, Siena and the Hills of Val d’Orcia and the Montefeltro Castles with their breathtaking views. Whilst visiting the ‘Most beautiful villages in Italy’ you will get the chance to see places where life gently flows amid the beauty of the area and the wealth of ancient traditions.

Discover the many flavours of local Italian cuisine. Enjoy the preparation of the genuine Italian pizza and relish the chance to go out and ‘hunt’ for truffles. Taste the Tuscan and Umbrian wines, rich in character and famous all over the world. Watch craftsmen forge true works of arts: goldsmiths, wood carvers, ceramicists.

A mixed heritage of art, culture, history and environment which cannot fail to inspire you!

Highlights of this tour

• Enjoy a special tour to places that are still today a testimony of the magnificence of ancient Rome.
• Follow our expert through the treasures of the Vatican Museums and the wonders of the Sistine Chapel, far from the tourist crowds.
• Retrace 1500 years of history and mystery, enclosed within the walls of the Montecassino Abbey.
• Taste the authentic Neapolitan pizza: a “real” pizza chef will reveal to you the secrets of the best pizza you will ever taste.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world still intact today, after 2000 years.
• Stand in awe before the beauty of the seafaring city of Amalfi and the breathtaking landscapes of the Amalfi Coast.
• Enjoy an elegant dinner whilst looking out upon the magnificent Bay of Naples.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and observe the mastery of the Umbrian artisans at work.
• Taste the renowned Sagrantino wine and the delicacies of Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheeses in a special visit to one of the most popular wineries in Montefalco.
• Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Be captivated by the unforgettable taste of precious White Truffles.
• Admire the perfection of the Renaissance style of Urbino, ‘ the perfect city’, and home to Raphael.
• Stand in awe before the majesty of the Montefeltro Fortressess and Castles and the history and secrets they hide.
• Discover the “hidden Venice”, following our expert through a secret itinerary unknown to most tourists.
• Travel through the channels of Venice in the most romantic way: aboard a gondola.
• Attend an unforgettable concert of Venetian strings.
• Admire the perfection of Michelangelo’s David and enjoy a marvellous visit to the Vasari Corridor, the most beautiful and inaccessible area of the Uffizi Gallery, exclusively opened for you.
• Follow our guide through the streets of the picturesque neighbourhood of Oltrarno and visit the workshops of master Florentine artisans.
• Be charmed by the colours and the landscapes around Siena and Val d’Orcia: the intense yellow, lively reds, golden ochre, oranges that pulsate in green meadowlands, hills and valleys.
• Visit charming characteristic restaurants and enjoy meals in the places where Italians themselves like to dine.

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13 Days - Tour starts SATURDAY - Tour ends THURSDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy journey includes:

• 13 Nights Accommodation in exclusive and fascinating 4 star or higher Hotels, centrally located, in the most suggestive spots of the city, with accommodation in Superior rooms, when available
• 13 Full American breakfasts with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all inclusive; 4 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 7 Dinners in characteristic and exclusive restaurants (meals include drinks)
• Private minibus, with private English speaking driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as indicated in the programme
• Transfers by private boat from/to the hotel in Venice
• All the guided visits indicated in the programme, with professional local English Speaking Guides and including the entrance fees to the visited sites:

–    Orientation tour in Rome

–    Guided visit to “Ancient Rome”, with entrance ticket to the Colosseum

–    Guided visit to the Basilica of San Pietro, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including ticket and fast track entrance to the Museums

–    Guided visit to the Montecassino Abbey

–    Guided visit to the centre of Naples, including entrance fees to all the Churches in the itinerary

–    Demonstration – Cooking lesson – “Pizza Making”

–    Guided visit to the archaeological site of Pompeii, including entrance fee

–    Guided visit to Amalfi

–    Guided visit to Spoleto and Valnerina

–    Full Day excursion, with a visit to the artisan ateliers in Deruta and wineries of Montefalco and guided visit to Assisi and Franciscan Sites

–    Guided visit to the National Centre of Truffle production, included a “Truffle Hunt” demonstration

–    Guided visit to Urbino, including entrance tickets to the Ducal Palace and Marche National Gallery.

–    Guided visit to Gradara  and San Leo, including tickets Gradara Castle and San Leo Fortress.

–    Orientation tour to Venice

–    Guided visit to “hidden Venice”, including  entrance fee to the Chiesa dei Frari

–    A private gondola tour

–    Booking and entrance ticket for a Venetian music concert

–    Orientation tour of Florence, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

–    Guided visit to “Oltrarno and the Artisan areas in Florence”

–    Guided visit to Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor, including fast track entrance and ticket to the Museum and exclusive opening of the Corridor

–    Guided visit to Siena, Montalcino and Pienza

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Supporting Trip information for your itinerary

The Fuoritinerario – discover your Italy advantage:

• “Exclusive” itinerary, designed and organized by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover the most authentic Italy
• From your arrival to departure, all is taken care of; accommodation for every single night and tour activities during every single day of your stay
• Private group, minimum 6 and maximum 12 persons, including all the indicated services exclusively reserved for your group
• Full personalised support from our hosts and local guides during the entire Tour
• Start and end of the Tour in Rome: this central location will make it easier for you to take your air connection or any other means of transportation
• Guaranteed Tour prices, great value for money, absolutely competitive for the very high level of services included

The price does not include:

• Air Transport to/from Italy (Air transportation, airport taxes, passport expenses and visas if required)
• Fees for transportation, guides and sightseeing not included in the itinerary
• Personal and shopping expenses
• Insurance (Health, Accident, Baggage and Trip cancellation insurance)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

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!

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ROME -  CERVETERI, TARQUINIA, CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO – ORVIETO, PITIGLIANO/SORANA/ SOVANA (‘Vie Cave’) - ASSISI, PERUGIA, DERUTA - PISA, VOLTERRA - FLORENCE

Right at the very heart of the Empire: The Consular Roads connected Rome, the capital of the Empire, to its more remote provinces. Retracing them today, in their well-preserved beauty, not only can their clearly visible glorious past be seen, but there is also the incredible richness of landscapes, towns and villages is waiting to be discovered along their traces.

This original itinerary will take you along one of the most evocative parts of the Via Aurelia, the main roman connection between Rome, Pisa, and finally Florence. Submerged in the magic of the landscapes in Central Italy, the crossroads between Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany.

Landscapes that still now bare witness of its millennial history, ancient clues which emerge from this magical ancestral land: the World Heritage sites of Tarquinia and Cerveteri Etruscan burial sites, the intricate Vie Cave, roads cut out in stone, and the villages sculpted in “tufo” sandstone near Orvieto, the magnificent superimposition of history in the ancient and medieval cities of Perugia and Volterra.

And whilst visiting Italy’s glorious past experience the Italian way of life in present days: you will be accompanied through the buzzing Italian life in a Florence street market or the quarter of Trastevere in Rome. Skillfull craftsmen will create their works of art before your eyes; beautiful traditional ceramics in Deruta, works of art in alabaster in Volterra. Tasting of traditional salami, pecorino cheese and good wine!

And witness the art of Italy’s magnificent culture: The frescos by Signorelli in the Cathedral of Orvieto, the magic of Giotto in the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, the masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the marvels of the Campo dei Miracoli in Pisa. An itinerary rich in treasures and emotions!

Highlights of this Tour

• Enjoy a special tour of sites that still today, witness the magnificence of ancient Rome
• Breath Rome’s atmosphere walking along the most famous streets of the Eternal City and discover its secret corners.
• Live the glamorous Roman “Dolce Vita”; From Trastevere to Piazza di Spagna, visiting the places the Romans themselves like best.
• Admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece in fresco : “The Creation” and “ The Last Judgement” in the spectacular Sistine Chapel.
• Discover the secrets of the 3000 year old mysterious and refined Etruscan civilisation, in the burial sites of Cerveteri and Tarquinia.
• Be captivated by the “ghost town” of Civita di Bagnoregio  or the narrow Etruscan ways cut out in the “tufo” sandstone of the Vie Cave.
• Let us take you through the medieval streets of the  most beautiful cities of Umbria to discover the precious gems they guard: Orvieto and Perugia and their superb plazas, cathedrals and fountains.
• Admire some of gems of renaissance painting: Luca Signorelli’s frescos, jealously guarded in the wonderful Cathedral of Orvieto and Perugino’s (the Divine Painter) paintings in Perugia.
• Live the magic of the city of Saint Francis, Assisi
• Taste the authentic Italian cuisine and their inimitable recipes in some of the most authentic restaurants and farm inns of Umbria and Tuscany.
• Observe the mastery of craftsmen at work: Artistic traditional majolica pottery at Deruta, works of art  in alabaster in Volterra.
• Contemplate the marvels of the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) at Pisa, with its fascinating Leaning Tower.
• Enjoy a marvellous visit to see the masterpieces of Florence, far from the crowds  and so much more intense.
• Let yourself be guided through the masterpieces of one of the most famous museums in the world: The Uffizi Gallery.
• Follow our wine and food expert through the central market of Florence and taste a wealth of traditional and characteristic of products directly from the market stalls.
• Pamper yourself with an extremely refined dinner in a Florentine gourmet restaurant.

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9 Days - Tour starts FRIDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy Tour includes:

• 9 Nights Accommodation in exclusive and fascinating 4 star or higher Hotels, centrally located in the most suggestive spots of the cities, with accommodation, where appropriate, in Superior rooms.
• 9 Full American breakfast with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all included; 4 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 4 Dinners at exclusive and characteristic restaurants (all meals include drinks)
• Private minibus with English speaking private driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as specified in the programme
• All guided tours and visits indicated in the programme with specialised local English Speaking Guides,  including all the entrance fees to visited sites:

–    Rome Orientation Tour

–    Guided tour “Ancient Rome”, including entrance ticket to the Colosseum

–    Guided tour to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, including preferential access and entrance ticket to the Museums

–    Guided tour of the archeological sites of Tarquinia and Cerveteri,  including entrance tickes

–    Visit to the ghost village of Civita di Bagnoregio

–    Guided visit to the “Vie Cave” and the villages of Pitigliano/Sovana/Sorano

–    Guided tour to Orvieto, including entrance ticket to the Cathedral

–    Guided tour of Assisi and all the Franciscan sites

–    Guided tour to Perugia, including entrance ticket to the Collegio del Cambio

–    Guided tour to Pisa, including entrance tickets to the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptisery

–    Guided tour to Volterra

–    Orientation tour of Florence, including entrance ticket to the Galleria dell’Accademia

–    Guided visit to Uffizi Gallery and Vasari Corridor, including fast track entrance and ticket to the Museum

–    Guided visit to “Florence traditional markets”, including food tastings

–    Guided tour to Trastevere neighborhood in Rome

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for the guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Trip Literature for your itinerary

The Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy advantage:

• “Exclusive” itinerary, designed and organized by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover the most authentic Italy
• From your arrival to departure, all is taken care of; accommodation for every single night and tour activities during every single day of your stay
• Private group, minimum 6 and maximum 12 persons, including all the indicated services exclusively reserved for your group
• Full personalised support from our hosts and local guides during the entire Tour
• Start and end of the Tour in Rome: this central location will make it easier for you to take your air connection or any other means of transportation
• Guaranteed Tour prices, great value for money, absolutely competitive for the very high level of services included

The price does not include:

• Air Transport to/from Italy (Air transportation, airport taxes, passport expenses and visas if required)
• Fees for transportation, guides and sightseeing not included in the itinerary
• Personal and shopping expenses
• Insurance (Health, Accident, Baggage and Trip cancellation insurance)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”

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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ROME – TIVOLI, TERRACINA and SPERLONGA (’Coast of Ulysses’) – NAPLES, POMPEII and HERCULANEUM, CAPRI – SPOLETO and VALNERINA –  ASSISI, DERUTA, MONTEFALCO

Right in the heart of the Empire: The Consular Roads connected Rome, the capital of the Empire, to its more remote provinces. Retracing them today, in their well-preserved beauty, not only can their clearly visible glorious past be seen, but also the incredible richness of landscapes, towns and villages waiting to be discovered, along these antique stone roads.

This original itinerary will take you along the most evocative stretch along the “Via Appia”, ‘Regina Viarum’, the Queen of roads: from Rome to Naples. With a detour through the magical landscape of the ‘heart of Italy’, Umbria.

Witness thousands of years of Italian history: the architectural genius of the ancient Romans at the Thermal Baths of Caracalla, the opulence of the Roman empire in Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, the spirituality of the martyrs buried in the catacombs, everyday life in Pompeii and Herculaneum which came to an abrupt halt in 79 AD with the eruption of the Vesuvius.

And whilst visiting Italy’s glorious past you will experience the Italian way of life in present days: you will be accompanied through buzzing Italian life in a Roman street market. You will discover the thousands of flavours associated with local Italian cuisine and get the chance to taste exceptional wines. Skillfull craftsmen will create their works of art before your eyes.

And furthermore, the picturesque villages of Terracina and Sperlonga, the liveliness of the centre of Naples, the brilliant beauty of Capri, the wild Valnerina and the elegant Spoleto, the magic of Assisi and the Franciscan sites. Breath-taking landscapes and places where ancient traditions are still alive and lived today.

Highlights of this Tour

• Breath Rome’s atmosphere walking along the most famous streets of the Eternal City and discover its secret corners.
• Enjoy a special tour of sites that still today, witness the magnificence of ancient Rome.
• Actually walk on the cobblestones of the antique Appian Way, the road which connected Rome with the Eastern provinces of the Empire.
• Relive the opulence of the Roman Emperors in Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli; the traces of the persecution of the Christians in the catacombs of San Callisto and San Sebastiano.
• Enjoy and experience the authentic Italian cuisine and its inimitable recipes: one of our experts will guide you through a step by step preparation of some of Italy’s favourite dishes.
• Be hypnotised by the startling blue sea, the grey rocks and white houses in the picturesque Coast of Ulysses.
• Get absorbed by the vibrant and light-hearted every-day life in the centre of Naples.
• Taste the authentic Neapolitan pizza: a real pizza chef will reveal the secrets of the best pizza you will ever taste.
• Explore Pompeii and discover an ancient world still intact today, 2000 years after it disappeared.
• Relive life and feel the atmosphere at the very moment mount Vesuvius erupted in 79Ad, in the new Virtual Museum of Herculaneum.
• Be enchanted by the colours and the landscapes of the island of Capri; discover its most beautiful places by foot and boat.
• Admire the typical landscapes of central Italy embraced by green sweet hills with vineyards and olive groves and by its impressive abbeys, castles, walls and medieval towers.
• Discover the charm of the small villages of Umbria and observe the mastery of the Umbrian artisans at work.
• Taste the renowned Sagrantino wine and the delicious Umbrian hams, sausages, salamis and cheeses during  a special visit to one of the most popular wineries in Montefalco.
• Live the magic of the city of Assisi and the mysticism of the Franciscan sites.
• Be captivated by the prestigious ‘Made in Italy’ labels in the most famous and elegant shopping streets: Via Condotti and Piazza di Spagna in Rome or Via Toledo and Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples.

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9 Days - Tour starts FRIDAY - Tour ends SATURDAY

Your Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy Tour includes:

• 9 Nights Accommodation in exclusive and fascinating 4 star or higher Hotels, centrally located in the most suggestive spots of the cities, with accommodation, where appropriate, in Superior rooms.
• 9 Full American breakfast with a delicious buffet or with exclusive table service, all included; 4 Lunches in different typical Italian restaurants and 4 Dinners at exclusive and characteristic restaurants (all meals include drinks)
• Private minibus with English speaking private driver, available for the entire Tour, as indicated in the programme and all the transfers during the Tour, as specified in the programme
• Transfer by hydrofoil to/from Capri
• All guided tours and visits indicated in the programme with specialised local English Speaking Guides,  including all the entrance fees to visited sites:

- Rome Orientation Tour

- Guided tour “Ancient Rome”, including entrance ticket to the Colosseum

- Guided tour to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, including preferential access and entrance ticket to the Museums

- Visit to a market in Rome and Italian cooking lessons

- Guided tour of the “Via Appia Antica”, including entrance ticket to the Catacombs and the Caracalla Thermae

- Guided tour of the villages of Terracina and Sperlonga in the Coast of Ulysses

- Guided tour to downtown Naples, including entrance tickets to all the churches

- Guided tour to the archaeological site of Herculaneum and the Virtual Museum, including entrance tickets

- Guided tour to the archaeological site of Pompeii, including entrance ticket

- Guided tour to Capri, including boat tour and entrance to the Grotta Azzurra

- Guided tour to Spoleto and the Valnerina Villages

- Visit to the artisans’ workshops in Deruta and wine cellars in Montefalco

- Guided tour to Assisi and the Franciscan sites

- Guided tour to the Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, including entrance

• All your luggage handling
• All the tips for the guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff
• Trip Literature for your itinerary

The Fuoritinerario – Discover Your Italy advantage:

• “Exclusive” itinerary, designed and organized by Fuoritinerario-discover your Italy, which will allow you to discover the most authentic Italy
• From your arrival to departure, all is taken care of; accommodationfor every single night and tour activities during every single day of your stay
• Private group, minimum 6 and maximum 12 persons, including all the indicated services exclusively reserved for your group
• Full personalised support from our hosts and local guides during the entire Tour
• Start and end of the Tour in Rome: this central location will make it easierfor you to take your air connection or any aother means of transportation
• Guaranteed Tour prices, great value for money, absolutely competitive for the very high level of services included

The price does not include:

• Air Transport to/from Italy (Air transportation, airport taxes, passport expenses and visas if required)
• Fees for transportation, guides and sightseeing not included in the itinerary
• Personal and shopping expenses
• Insurance (Health, Accident, Baggage and Trip cancellation insurance)
• Everything that is not specifically included in the section “the price includes”