Florence Orientation Tour
A walking tour which aims to give you an understanding of the ancient city with its magnificent Cathedral, the Duomo, and the neighboring Baptistery most stunning piazzas, and inspiring churches. Piazza della Signoria, the city’s political center, both ancient and modern, and a place from where we spread out for Museum visits, shopping, time on your own leisure.
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Santa Maria del Fiore (also known simply as the Duomo) is the cathedral of Florence known for its distinctive Renaissance dome. Its name ("Saint Mary of the Flower") refers to the lily, the symbol of Florence. The impressive Gothic cathedral complex includes the Duomo, the famous baptistery and a campanile.
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Michelangelo has depicted David before the battle. Davis is tense, but not so much in a physical as in a mental sense. The slingshot he carries over his shoulder is almost invisible, emphasizing that David's victory was one of cleverness, not sheer force.Firenze was surrounded by enemies that much stronger and more numerous than the city was. When the statue of David was placed on the square in front of the city hall (where you can now find a copy), the people of Firenze immediately identified with him, as a cunning victor over superior enemies
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Italian leather purses,handbags, jackets and accessories made in Florence:
Peruzzi is a master in fine leather clothing and accessories. The company started in 1948 in Florence and just like 50 years ago you will still find in our products the same quality, workmanship, exacting care of details and strict manufacturing specifications.
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Full Day Excursion Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento
A Guided tour to the most popular places in Italy: archaeological excavations Pompeii, the coastal village of Sorrento from which we embark for Capri where you have time on your own leisure to enjoying leisurely walk through the Gardens of Augustus and enjoy a exclusive and scenic Capri. € 87
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A town that "disappeared" nearly two thousand years ago under the ashes of the - and still impressive - Mount Vesuvius. Nothing really prepares the visitor for Pompeii: the size, the location and the sad stillness of what was once a thriving town until that August day in the year 79. You have to experience its sophistication (under floor heating, plumbing and decorated buildings) to realize how advanced the Roman civilization was.
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The words of the song "Come back to Sorrento" together with "O sole mio" are probably the most familiar in the world. Amidst the color and noise of all the small towns fringing the Bay of Naples.
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The Island of Capri is one of the most picturesque and visited locations in Italy. Rustic villas, lemon groves and charming parks make Capri one of Italy's most beautiful destinations. In the latter half of the 19th century, it became a popular resort for European artists, writers and other celebrities and remains until today a popular tourist destination both Italians and foreigners.
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The Vatican Museum & St Peters Cathedral
Brilliantly decorated and lined with masterpieces, the museums are brimming with treasures and history. Your guide will lead you through the 2000 rooms that stretch over almost nine miles, and point out highlights of the museums such as Michelangelo's famous Creation of Adam fresco in the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. After taking in the Vatican Museums, you will encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta, in St Peter's Basilica and admire magnificent St Peter's Square, as you discover Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion. € 46
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Midnight Mass at St Peter's
Likely the most famous Midnight Mass in the world, Christmas Eve services at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City are once-in-a-lifetime event no matter if you are inside St. Peter's Basilica or if you are staying in St. Peter's Square -- next to the life-size nativity scene watching the mass on large video screens. The warm energy and joy of fellow pilgrims in the square that night adds to the magical experience.
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Modern and old, past and present go side by side, all the time. You will encounter ancient monuments, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums. It is is the capital of modern Italy and boasts many fine restaurants and cafes, good nightlife, and lively streets and squares. Rome offers attractions for any taste and allows to enjoy its life by just strolling strolling through the streets.
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Rome Dinner & Illumination tour
We start the evening with a traditional Italian meal and music to end the night with a walk through the vibrant streets and squares of the historical center, passing by illuminated Palaces, Monuments and Fountains. Throw your coin in the Trevi Fountain with the wish to come back to Rome. € 38
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The Pope blesses pilgrims from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25 during his Christmas Day blessing "urbi et orbi"
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The Roman Forum (Forum Romanum) began as a market place, but became the economic, political, and religious hub, town square, and center of all Rome. Today, the forum can look like a disorderly collection of ruins to the uninitiated, but with some imagination you can see the Roman empire come back to life at this site. Remains of many buildings from different periods are visible; the forum was littered with temples, basilicas and triumphal arches.
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This tour highlights most of the best known sites of Ancient Rome, including the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Hill,..... You’ll be led by a expert tour guide that will give you all the information with their passion for the heritage and history of the Eternal City.
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...the greatest amphitheater of the antiquity - was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder, and remains as a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world.
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Christmas Market Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona, home to the spectacular Fountain of the Moor and the Fountain of Neptune, is where Rome's biggest and most traditional Christmas Market takes place. Meet Santa Claus, see nativity scenes and browse the many stalls for Christmas goodies.
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Romans erect elaborate presepi (Nativity scenes) across the city, from life-size tableaux on the Spanish Steps and before St. Peter's to countless crèches in church chapels, all populated by papier-mâché or terracotta figurines and most with a pizza parlor tucked between the shops of the Bethlehem backdrop.
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The Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. It is situated at the end of the Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct constructed in 19 BC. It brings water all the way from the Salone Springs (approx 20km from Rome) and supplies the fountains in the historic center of Rome with water. Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the water. You will surely have a possibility to toss the coin over your shoulder with your back to the fountain.
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Venice is one of the most interesting and lovely places in the world. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was six hundred years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and is heavily touristed (there are slightly more tourists than residents), but the romantic charm remains. A walk through narrow calli (paths), across the 400 bridges that span the 114 canals will reviel modern live an old world charisma.
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Float beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies as your gondolier sweeps you down the Grand Canal. A relaxing and romantic gondola ride reveals all the charm, excitement and passion that is Venice — and The Venetian. € 36
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Glassmakers, on the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon, developed or refined technologies such as crystalline glass, glass with threads of gold, multicolored glass, and imitation gemstones made of glass. They also were the only people in Europe who knew how to make glass mirrors. Their virtual monopoly on quality glass lasted for centuries and still today Murano's artisans do produce beautiful works of contemporary art from glass.
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Venetian lace has been sought after since the time of Christopher Columbus. It is handcrafted on the island of Burano, a quaint old fishing village well worth your visit. Observe women at their craft in an old lace-making school dating back to over a century ago.
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The Vaporetto get both locals and visitors to the places they want and need to go throughout Venice. Because traveling the canals is the easiest way to get around the city, the water bus have long been the most efficient and cost-effective modes of transportation, aside from walking.
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