 PRIVATE TOURS IN Italy |
| Taormina and Castelmola (Taormina) - Taormina and Castelmola (full day):Taormina, the ancient Taurominum, is a spot of infinite loveliness, the land of Dolce far niente – of sweet do nothing. The town lies in an elevated position of amazing, almost unique beauty, affording magnificent views combining sea and sky of a marvelous blue. |
| Messina (Messina) - Messina :We begin the visit of “The gate of Sicily”, just five kilometres separe Messina from the mainland Italy. In the ancient time was given the name of Zancle by the Greek for the sickle-shaped harbour. |
| Milazzo and Tindarys (Milazzo) - Milazzo (full day):Mylai, the ancient city of the sea, is the main port for the Aeolian Islands which lie only a few miles offshore. The “Borgo” is the oldest part of the town We will visit the “Santuario di San Francesco di Paola”. |
| The Godfather country: Savoca and Forza (Messina) - The Godfather country: Savoca and Forza d’Agrò :A scenic drive runs inland to Savoca which is considered one of the most attractive places in the environ of Taormina. Bar Vitelli with a gorgeous terrace, has a collection of photographs taken when Francis Ford Coppola shot some scenes of “The Godfather II”. |
| Alcantara Gorges and Francavilla di Sicilia (Alcantara Gorges) - Gole dell’Alcantara and Francavilla di Sicilia (full day):The formation of the gorge is derivated from a small volcano of Mt. Etna woke and poured forth enormous quantities of lava. |
| Island of Salina and "The Postman" set (Messina) - Island of Salina and “The Postman” set: (full day):Recognisable from its distinctive two-humped profile, Didyme, its name in antiquity, meaning twins. This beautiful island offers to you the perfect place for a quite escursion in contact with the nature. |
| Mount Etna and Taormina (Taormina) - Mt. Etna and Taormina :Mt Etna is Sicily’s tallest peak and one of Europe’s most famous active volcanoes, in the 20C, the most violent eruptions took place in 1910 leading to 23 additional craters being formed, in 1928, a lava flow destroyed the village of Mascali. |
| Lipari and Vulcano Islands (Lipari Island) - Lipari-Vulcano : Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands. Upon arrival you will begin the walking tour of the Citadel or Acropolis with some archaeological remains. |
| Jewish Anciet Rome (Rome) - The Jewish Community of Rome is probably the oldest in the world, with a continuous existence from classical times down to the present day. The first record of Jews in Rome is in 161 BCE, when the Judean generals and aristocrates said to have gone there as envoys from Judah Maccabee. |
| Port of Messina - Godfather tour (Messina) - This day tour starts with a drive to the lovely town of Savoca, one of the attractive places in the surroundings of Taormina. In these areas, is where the very famous movie by Francis Ford Coppola, "The Godfather", was filmed. |
| Highlights of Rome (Rome) - Enjoy an overview of the best sights that Rome has to offer in a day only. Your driver-guide will pick you up and the tour will start at the Venice Square where Victor Emanuel monument, called "the Wedding Cake", is located. |
| Commissario Brunetti and Venice (Venice) - Commissario Brunetti is a Venetian policeman, a commissario working in the Questura . . |
| Walking on Casanova’s footsteps (Venice) - Walking on Casanova’s footsteps in the XVIIII century Venice: among history, music, art, legends and the famous protagonists of the final glories of the Serenissima Republic. Walking tour with no entrance fees Meeting point: Campo Santo Stefano. |
| Venice by night (Venice) - When the sun sets Venice aquires a magical fasination . . |
| In the heart of the Dolomites - Medium level trekking. (Dolomites) - Enjoy four days of relaxation and physical activity, dinners, excursions, transfers and accommodation already planned and organized to the smallest detail. Nights are spent in mountain huts or alpine hotels at high altitude, giving you a close-up view of the Enrosadira, the spectacular red glow that tinge the famous Dolomites. |
| The Valley of the Temples (Agrigento) - This is the tour that most visitors choose and it includes the visit of the temples of Hera (Juno), Concord, Herakles (Hercules), Zeus (Jupiter) and the Telamon. You will be shown also from a distance the temples of Demeter (Ceres), Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux), Hephaistos (Vulcan) and Asklepios (Esculapios). |
| Piazza San Marco, basilica and Doge (Venice) - This itinerary includes a visit to what was the political heart of Venice: the Palazzo Ducale, home of the Doges of Venice and seat of government of the Serenissima, the prisons and the famous Bridge of Sighs, the Piazza San Marco, the scene of many pomp and sumptuous public processions, the inimitable and unique Basilica of San Marco with its thousands of square meters of gold mosaics and its oriental atmosphere. Price does not include the cost of the entrance tickets and can be combined to another walking tour, for instance a pleasant walk from Piazza San Marco to Rialto and back, passing in front of the Teatro la Fenice, which like the mythological bird, has risen several times from its misadventures, the typical Campo (Square) Sant'Angelo, Palazzo Contarini with its wonderful Scala del Bovolo (elliptical stone stairway) and Campo San Luca. |
| Port of Livorno - Pisa and Florence (Florence) - PISA AND FLORENCE: Your driver-guide will pick you up at the ship to drive to Pisa and Florence. The tour begins with a stop in Pisa, and a visit to the world famous "Leaning Tower",the Duomo, and the Baptistery. |
| Rome walking tour (Rome) - This walking tour of Rome is to explore the Eternal City. The guide will take you through the ancient ruins, the charming medieval back streets, masterpieces of the Renaissance and delightful Baroque fountains. |
| Classical Venice: the Highlights (Venice) - To fully appreciate the splendours of Venetian art and history a guided visit to the Doge's Palace is a must!Classical Tours for first time Venice visitors (St. Mark’s church, Doge’s palace, Bridge of Sighs, Prisons, Rialto bridge, Grand Canal): Doge’s Palace (Museum Tour - interesting also for children!) You visit St. |
| The Highlights of St. Marks + Boat (Venice) - For those who do not wish to stay 2 hours long in the same building, we will start from St. Mark's Church and the delightful view of St Mark’s from Terrace. |
| Rome By Night (Rome) - Rome by night Enjoy the city under the stars: The tour starts with a drive to the top of Janiculum hill, the highest spot overlooking the old city for the best night view, from your driver will take you through the narrow streets of Trastevere area, the typical nightlife quarter full of people and restaurants. You will also see the biggest Monuments of Rome located in Venice square, dedicated to the first king of Italy, Victor Emanuel II also known as "The Wedding cake" and many other monuments in a completely different light. |
| Guilds and trades (Venice) - Guilds and trades: a fascinating journey to get in touch with the typical professions and handicraft of present and past Venice. Meeting point: Campo Santa Margherita. |
| A 'zonzo' or walkabout in one of the 'sestieri' (Venice) - The tour can take the itinerary that most suits you and the walk may include more than one sestiere and of course, a visit to a museum or one or more churches. Just to mention a few, excluding San Marco (see tour 1 and tour 2): Santa Croce and San Polo, one cannot miss visiting the Basilica dei Frari and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco; in the Cannaregio area, there is the Hebrew Ghetto and the Church of the Madonna dell'Orto; in the Dorsoduro district there are some of the most beautiful museums in Venice, there is the imposing Chiesa (Church) della Salute and Punta della Dogana; from the Castello district, one passes through the Basilica of San Giovanni e Paolo and the Chiesa dei Miracoli to the Arsenale (ex naval yards). |
| Florence guided tours (Florence) - Discover the crudle of Renaissance with a skilled and full licensed guide! Uffizi gallery, Botticelli, Michelangelo's David, walking tours. . |
| The Valley of the Temples and the Archeological Museum (Agrigento) - I advice to take this tour to those visitors who don't have much time but wish to visit the mueum, too. You will be show the temples of Juno, Concord, Hercules, Jupiter and from a distance the temple of Castor and Pollux, the temple of Asklepios and the temple of Vulcan. |
| Tour of Sicily (Palermo) - Starting from Palermo I will make you discover the heart of my beautiful sunny island. From Palermo to the western coast to visit the ancient ruins of Segesta and continuing to Selinunte and Agrigento with its famous Greek valley. |
| Rome city tour with driver & official guide (Rome) - You will have one of our Mercedes at your disposal throughout the tour, while an expert guide will show you around the museums and sights on the itinerary and introduce you to the city’s history and culture. We will take you into the very heart of the Eternal City where you will be immersed in a timeless atmosphere that has reigned here for nearly 3000 years…- Pick up at the hotel- Piazza Venezia- King's memorial- Roman Forums- Colosseum- Circus Maximus- Appian way- Catacombs- Spanish Steps- Piazza Navona- Pantheon- Trevi fountain- Piazza del Popolo- Drop off at the hotelSistine Chapel tour is also available by request. |
| Full day tour (Agrigento) - This tour includes the guided tour of the temples of Hera (Juno), Concord, Herakles (Hercules), Zeus (Jupiter) and the Telamon. You will be shown also from a distance the temples of Demeter (Ceres), Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux), Hephaistos (Vulcan) and Asklepios (Esculapios). |
| Rialto Bridge, markets and Frari Church (Venice) - We meet in the Rialto area, close to the Grand Canal. From the Rialto area we walk through the market, the fish with the black squid, sadines, eel, calamari and squill etc, fruit and vegetables, to the quiet district of S. |
| Port of Naples - Pompeii, Sorrento and Amalfi coast (Naples) - POMPEII AND THE AMALFI COAST: This day trip is designed to enjoy an overview of the AMALFI COAST, visit the picturesque village of Positano, and explore the archaeological site of Pompeii. This ancient town was covered by ashes of the eruption of mont Vesuvius in the year 79 A. |
| Port of Rome - Civitavecchia (Rome) - HIGHLIGHTS OF ROME: Enjoy an overview of the best sights that Rome can offer in one day only. Your driver-guide will pick you up at the port and drive you to the heart of Rome, Venice Square, where Victor Emanuel monument, called "the Wedding Cake", is located. |
| Port of Naples - Amalfi coast tour (Amalfi) - This day trip is designed for those who wish to enjoy an overview of the Amalfi coast and visit the picturesque villages of Positano and Ravello. Positano is the most charming and best known "fishermen's village" of the Amalfi Coast. |
| The rising of the Lion’s Republic (Venice) - The rising of the Lion’s Republic, history of a myth genesis: a charming journey through secrets, political plots and the hard-working community of merchants and artisans. Walking tour with no entrance fees. |
| Orvieto, Todi, Assisi & Spoleto (Rome) - ORVIETO, is a picturesque hill town in Umbria that soars above the surrounding countryside characterized by vineyards and olive groves. It was a flourishing Etruscan town (ancient Volsinii) between the 7th and 3rd Century B. |
| The Secret Itineraries of the Palazzo Ducale (Venice) - The impressive secret itineraries of the Palazzo Ducale allow access to some of the rooms where during the era of the ‘Serenissima’ very important and very delicate meetings were held related to the administration of the Venetian Republic and the exercise of power: a unique opportunity to reflect on the history of the city, its political and administrative organization and most especially its method of dispensing justice. The itinerary will also include a visit to: the ‘piombi’, the famous ‘lead’ cells of the Palace including the cell which also housed the famous libertine and lover, Giacomo Casanova; the disturbing hall of tortures and the incredible floor of the Upper Council. |
| Tuscany wine tour (Rome) - The Tuscan wine production is divided into various categories, according to different levels of quality. At the bottom there are what we call "Vini da Tavola", can be founded everyday on Italian family tables. |
| Venice by “acqua”: boat tour of the Grand Canal (Venice) - The Grand Canal is a meandering waterway and has the shape of a backward ‘S’ that divides the city into two parts. It originates from an ancient river that met right in the lagoon and has always represented a most important means of transport for the Venetians: to have a house on this prestigious waterway was a sort of status symbol. |
| A great Venetian palace on the Grand Canal (Venice) - We will meet in St. Mark's and from there cross the Grand Canal with a traghetto gondola. |
| Rialto, S. Polo area and Tintoretto (Venice) - After having walked through the Venetian market by the Rialto bridge we reach the former red light district of Venice with the 'tits bridge'. . |
| Discovering the Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello (Venice) - The first stop on our tour includes visiting the island of Murano, known especially for its incredible art of glass blowing, still today the largest source of income for its inhabitants: a walk along the Fondamenta dei Vetrai, packed with shops and factories for the production of glass, then a step across the Canal Grande of Murano, we pass through the Glass Museum to finally visit the ancient Church of Santa Maria e Donato. If so desired, one can visit for free a Glass factory which produces true works of art and also attend a demonstration by a master glassmaker, whose glassblowing becomes an artistic creation of glass. |
| Florence Tour (Venice) - Have fun gliding through the timeless streets of the Renaissance Pearl that is Florence and discover all her wonders on the coolest ride of the 21st century. !As we glide through the streets and piazzas of Florence we'll discuss the ideas of the Renaissance, the lives of many famous artists, the Medici family who showered Florence with countless masterpieces. |
| Masterpieces Art Gallery Tour: the Accademia (Venice) - Specific Tours for Art and Painting interested visitors: Accademy Art Gallery. This matchless collection of paintings spans 500 years of Venetian art from Paolo Veneziano to Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese,Piazzetta and Tiepolo. |
 Gourmet Tour (Venice) - Discover the City and its most unknown sights, while stopping by some BACARI, our popular eateries, for trying the temptingl Venetian cicchetti (light snacks or tapas), the most traditional way to experience the genuine local cuisine, and taste the worldwide known wines of our Region. The tour includes a walk through the off the beaten tracks of the City, learning about many Venetian curiosities, exploring the most hidden and characteristic corners. |
| The Spectacular Charitable Brotherhood of San Rocco and the Frari (Venice) - The Spectacular Charitable Brotherhood of San Rocco and the Frari's Church The “Scuole” in Venice were associations of laymen who bound themselves to certain religious duties and to the assistance of their fellows in sickness and misfortune. . |
| The Secret Trails of the Doge’s Palace (Venice) - The Notorious Secret Trails of the Doge’s PalaceBesides the gilded state rooms created to be seen by the official visitors, the Doge’s Palace houses some secret chambers where the nitty-gritty business of running the state took place. This was the headquarter of the Venetian Intelligence from where a network of spies and undercover agents was ultimately to spread right across Europe, and even beyond. |
| The Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello (Venice) - An extremely relaxing tour, which combines many different characteristics of Venice: the natural beauty, craftsmanship, a genuine fisherman village atmosphere and the history of the earliest days. Burano is the most cheerful and one of the most populous of the lagoon islands. |
 The Evolution of Venetian Painting: the Accademia Galleries of Venice (Venice) - The Accademia Galleries house the most complete collection of Venetian paintings in existence. Five centuries of Venetian Art are represented, from the first named masters of the 14thC, when the traditional Venetian allegiance to Byzantium gradually gave way to Gothic influences. |
| Essential Venice (Venice) - Our Private guide in Venice is waiting for your!!!This first option for an Unforgettable Day in Venice offers the possibility to visit all those sights that you should absolutely see when visiting Venicebooking one single tour. In the morning you will see the most important museum we have in Venice in the city: the Doge's Palace. |
| Relaxing Venice (Venice) - This tour is conceived for easygoing visitors and offer a more general overview of Venice, to learn about essential history and art, but also to browse around, see picturesque corners, taste delicious food and relaxing. Morning: You will begin the tour with a walk through the Square of St Mark to see its most important monuments: the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace, the Bell tower and the Basilica of St Mark (a visit to the church and its treasuries is included). |
| The Doge (Venice) - The Doges' Palace, which Ruskin called “the central building of the World”, was the official residence of the Dukes of Venice, and the seat of the Venetian governing institutions, from the 9thC until the fall of the Republic in 1797. The airy, graceful structure of the Palace celebrates the unique political stability of Venice. |
| The Piazza (Venice) - To celebrate every aspect of the city, nearly every great Venetian work of art and architecture is in some way a celebration of the beauty, the power and the magnificence of Venice . Saint Mark's square, the political centre, represents all this. |
| The Belice area: from the earthquake to modern town re-building (Sciacca) - The territory crossed by the Belice river has sadly become famous for the sisma that during the night of 14 January 1968 razed to the ground entire villages. The itinerary covers some of the most severely hit villages. |
| Tour of San Marco Sestiere (Venice) - Private tour guide providing tours through Piazza San Marco and surrounding areas. This tour will enable you to get to know Venice and its rich history as few tourists are able to do. |
| Venetian Highlights: the Square, the Basilica of St Mark, Rialto, Murano island and the Grand Canal (Venice) - Venetian Highlights: the Square, the Basilica of St Mark, Rialto, Murano island and the Grand Canal This tour features the highlights of Venice: all that you should not miss when visiting Venice, even if you have little time to spend. . |
| Caltabellotta, the city of peace (Sciacca) - Known for the famous peace treaty that in 1302 ended the War of the Vespers, the town of Caltabellotta, since ancient times, has been theatre of wars and bloody events. Situated at an elevation of 758 mtrs, close by a distinctive- shaped dolomitic cliff (m. |
| Dolomite Escape (Dolomites) - Take a break for the cities and rush and enjoy a day in the mountians. We will head to Cortina Itlay and Tre Cime where the Olymipics were once and battles of WWI fought. |
| Castello (Agrigento) - Starting from Riva degli Schiavoni, the main quayside of Venice , we can see the beautiful natural port of the town. Nearby, the campo San Zaccaria, awaits us overlooked by its early Renaissance church built by Mauro Coducci and commissioned by the wealthiest nunnery in town. |
| Discover Vicenza (Vicenza) - Vicenza lies in the green Venetian lowlands, surrounded by the Berici Hills, at the confluence of the River Restrone and Ricer Bacchiglione. The town of Vicenza is known all over the world as "the town of Palladio". |
| Byzantine Venice: Mosaics and Icons (Venice) - Byzantine Venice 2: Mosaics and IconsCenturies of commercial and cultural interchange with the eastern Christian Empire had lent earlier medieval art and architecture in Venice a strongly Byzantine character. Many artists from the Eastern Empire worked in the city producing outstanding mosaics. |
| Etruscan world and Lake Bracciano (Rome) - An outstanding itinerary - with-in just a few miles, you'll experience beautiful places in terms of both history-archeology, art and nature: from the Mediterranean sea to the green hills, the mysterious world of the Etruscan and Lake Bracciano, basically everything you could wish for just a stone's throw from Rome or Civitavecchia. We start with a scenic drive with marvellous views across Lake Bracciano and its countryside. |
| Sciacca Terme (Sciacca) - The itinerary covers places of interest and locations where the most important events in the history of Sciacca took place. We start from Mount Cronio (m 397), whose karst cavities and grottoes, inhabited from the neolithic period (4th millenium B. |
| Flavours of Rome full day (Rome) - This Full day itinerary will enable you to discover the town's best known treasures such as Vatican City, St. Peter Basilica,Sistine Chapel, Vatican museums, The Colosseum, Roman Forum, the Arch of Titus, The Arch of Costantine, The wedding cake building, Capitol Hill Suqare, Venice Square and much much more. |
| Dorsoduro & San Polo (Venice) - This itinerary unfolds through the elegant Dorsoduro district, one of the favourite areas among Anglo – American visitors in Venice at the turn of the 20 th century and proceeds to San Polo, reaching the Rialto Bridge. We will start by the Church of Santa Maria della Salute, with its balloon-like dome that has become so much part of our image of Venice . |
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