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See historical buildings and monuments that are the major tourist attractions of Florence
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Take a sightseeing tour in Florence for a slice of Italian history. Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence enthrals tourists with it's wealth of historical buildings and monuments, many museums, striking architecture and precious works of art. Visit the Uffizi Gallery, which houses the works of masters like Titian, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Da Vinci. Marvel at the beauty of Basilica di Santa Croce, Palazzo della Signoria, Piazza del Duomo, and Bargello, which reflect the spirit of the Renaissance that redefined the concept of art in Europe. The Galleria dell’Accademia, is most renowned for being the home of the famous statue of David by Michelangelo. On this tour of Florence, visit the Piazzale Michelangelo, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city. This sightseeing tour in Florence is ideal to ensure you do not miss any of the magic.
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Dinner and Concert Tour in Florence
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...Enhance the experience with an after dinner concert. Attend a recital of operatic arias from Puccini, Verdi and Rossini by professional vocalists. For many, Italy is the ultimate...
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Cooking Course with Dinner in Florence
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 Cooking Course with Dinner
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...ingredients. At dinner, savour a cuisine that has influenced food preparation across borders. This cooking course with dinner introduces the pleasures of Florentine cuisine.
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Historical and Architectural Sights of Florence
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...of art. Here you will find the works of the Italian masters, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio. Florence’s town hall - the Palazzo...
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Siena and San Gimignano Sightseeing Tour
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 Siena and San Gimignano
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Vist the fascinating cities of Siena and San Gimignano and discover the charms of the scenic Italian countryside. Widely considered to be one of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns,...
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Chianti Sightseeing tour
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 Chianti
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Discover the beauty of Chianti and explore the exotic vineyards of Italy, on this tour of the famed wine production region. Dotted with historical buildings, Romanesque churches,...
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Galleria dell' Accademia Renaissance Art Tour
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 Guided Visit to Accademia
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See the paintings and sculptures at the Galleria dell' Accademia and discover why Florence is known as the cradle of the Renaissance. Situated in the heart of the city, the Galleria...
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Uffizi Gallery Tour
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 Guided Visit to Uffizi
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...the history of Renaissance art, as important works are arranged in the sequence they were created. A window to Italian, and more particularly, Florentine painting and sculpture,...
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Shopping Tour in Italy - Gucci and Prada Outlets
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 Gucci and Prada Outlet Tour
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Treat yourself to a shopping expedition in Italy in this tour. Browse through the outlets of high fashion stores of Gucci and Prada and pick up some designer clothes at reduced prices....
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Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Milan
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...with its rich cultural and historical past has some magnificent landmarks and this tour is a must for all who wish to discover this beautiful city.
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Florence Sightseeing Excursion
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Set out on a sightseeing excursion in Florence and admire the major artistic sites of the city. See Santa Maria Novella, the first great basilica of Florence, famous for its frescoes...
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Gourmet dinner on the historical Turin tramway
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Enjoy sightseeing Turin in an unusual way. Travel on the historical tram and savour a traditional Piedmont meal while you traverse through the city centre, accompanied by a saxophone being played live in the background.
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Evening Tour of Turin’s Underground Tunnels
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Beneath the hectic and bustling city of Turin lies a mysterious and unknown city where time seems to have stood still. Travel underground to the depths of this city to view some...
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Evening Tour of Magical Turin
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Enter a world of fear, mystery and magic as you tour Turin the capital of Italy in 1861. Gape in wonderment at the place considered by gurus of occultism as the world’s capital of magic....
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Chianti Valley Tour
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 Chainti with Dinner
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...some of the region’s finest wines. End your day with a typical Tuscan dinner in a charming old village in the hills. This sightseeing tour of Chianti, with its historical buildings and celebrated wines will leave you with memories to cherish for a long time to come.
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Wine Tasting at Lison Pramaggiore DOC - Small Group Tour from Venice
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...are produced today, but also get to taste some of these superlative wines like Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon.
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Verona and Lake Garda Tour
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This tour is your chance to see the ancient and the largest opera stage in the world at Verona and also enjoy the picturesque setting of Lake Garda. Stroll down Piazza Bra, a stylish...
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Milan by Night
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This tour is a great opportunity to enjoy the sights of Milan, beautifully illuminated at night. You could pick up the choicest designer outfits from Corso Como, a shopping complex....
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Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Messina
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Messina was a major port in the Mediterranean trade routes. It was instrumental in providing a dynamic and stimulating environment to important artists, among which the most important...
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A day in Siena and San Gimignano - Private Tour
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 Private San Gimignano & Siena Day Tour
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Enjoy an intimate private tour of Siena, San Gimignano & enchanting Monteriggioni on a tour of these fascinating Italian hill towns. Admire the countryside of the Chianti region,...
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Chianti and Tuscany Hill Towns - Private Tour
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 Private Chianti Wine and Hill Towns Day Tour
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Taste the world famous Chianti wines and explore the enchanting hill towns of the Tuscan countryside on this tour. Indulge in all the pleasures that make Tuscany such a popular...
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Ghost Stories in Venice - Walking Tour
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 Original Venice Ghost Walk
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Venice by night is fascinating and mysterious. Explore the city after sunset, walking through streets and alleys that are silent and sometimes dimly lit. Adding to the eerie atmosphere...
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Villas by Palladio - Private tour from Venice
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 Private Palladio Villa Day Tour
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...frescoes make it a fine example of Palladio’s purest creations as a villa architect. Touring villa Foscari, you will see how Palladio’s architectural style evolved. Villa...
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Venice Walking Tour
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 Original Venice Walk
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This tour provides the perfect introduction to Venice. You will explore the two sides of Venice; start in St Marks Square, the large piazza which is the heart of Venice and continue...
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The Best of Florence - Private Tour
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 Private Florence In A Day
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...Renaissance art, as important works are arranged in the sequence they were created. At the Galleria della Accademia, among the exquisite works you can admire one of the most famous...
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Tour of the Cinque Terre Villages
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...you can watch the beach of Vernazza turn into a soccer field, with the local bars and restaurants contributing to the frenzy. At Monterosso, take pictures of the hills covered with...
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The Life and Times of Michelangelo - Private Tour
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 Private Michelangelo & David Tour
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...the genius of Michelangelo by tracing his time in Florence and his Renaissance works during this period. Get an insight into the life and times of the great Renaissance artist, his...
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Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Palermo
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...has many beautiful palaces, churches, colourful markets and marvellous food. On this tour explore the Royal Palace, flea market, the gorgeous English Garden and the Cathedral amongst other wondrous sights. Tour the city at your time and pace.
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Florence Photography Tour – the Birthplace of the Renaissance
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...famous for its magnificent art and architecture. It is said that, of the 1,000 most important European artists of the second millennium, 350 lived or worked in Florence. In fact, the...
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Venetian Islands Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello
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...fishermen’s cottages is as pretty as the lace it is famous for. Beautiful mosaics at Torcello’s cathedral, Santa Maria Assunta , add to the beauty of this Byzantine structure....
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The Cinque Terre - Small Group Tour
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 Cinque Terre Day Tour
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Discover the tourist attractions of Italy in the Cinque Terre. The aura of isolation that has surrounded the five small ancient coastal villages known as the "Cinque Terre”...
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Gourmet Tours in Italy: Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Florence
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...complemented by its dessert wines. On this wine and chocolate tasting tour, delight your palate with a luxurious selection of chocolates as well as three wines specifically chosen...
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Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour in Florence
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Treat yourself to the many delicious tastes of the Tuscany region on this special wine and cheese tasting tour in Florence. Visit a typical wine and cheese shop in the heart of beautiful...
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An Historical Excursion into Cities Mozia and Marsala
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Laced with vineyards and dotted with wineries, the two grape growing cities of Mozia and Marsala boast one obvious product, but also host an array of sites that you cannot find at...
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Wine Tasting Experience in Florence
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...It is a great chance to learn how to taste and appreciate wines, the art of reading labels, when to open certain bottles and everything else you wanted to know about wines. Relish...
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Photography Tour of Milan
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...guide-cum-photographer has an in-depth local knowledge, a passion for his city and for the art of photography. Photographers are carefully selected for their breadth of style and...
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Renaissance Art in the Uffizi Gallery - Private Tour
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 Private Tour of the Uffizi
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...Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello, Tiziano, and Caravaggio. At the end of this tour you will understand why the renaissance movement, which started in Florence, took Europe by storm.
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Anacapri and Capri Tour - Tour from Sorrento
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Visit the beautiful island of Capri and spend the day amidst the hidden bays, turquoise waters and charming squares lined with cafes. A tour of the Mediterranean island of Capri...
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An Evening at the Teatro San Gallo, Venice
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Become immersed in the extraordinary story of Venice as live performers combine with spectacular moving projections and breathtaking surround-sound bringing to life the fascinating...
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Siena and San Gimignano Small Group Tour
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 Siena & San Gimignano Day Tour
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...scenery of vineyards and olive trees. In Siena, see the magnificent Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful Squares of Europe. Visit the famed medieval skyscrapers of San Gimignano...
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The Dolomites - Private Tour from Venice
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 Private Dolomites Day Tour
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...a wonderful compliment to the man-made beauty of Venice. From the Tre Cime Di Laveredo, enjoy what is considered the best view of the Dolomites. A visit to the ski resort of Cortina is also included in this tour.
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Venice Sightseeing Excursion
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...with the Basilica occupying centre stage. This church named after St. Mark, is a splendid Byzantine monument with a few Gothic additions. Meander through the labyrinth of narrow...
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Best of Sicily
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...and the Romans, Sicily today has many historical buildings that are impressive. On this tour see the famous Valley of Temples in Agrigento, the Cathedral at Palermo and the archaeological excavations in Syracuse among others.
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Private Tour of the Cinque Terre
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 Private Cinque Terre Day Tour
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...made this unique area of Italy an important tourist attraction. Take in the dramatic coastal views of the villages that lie between the mountain and the sea. See the mighty cliffs, explore the narrow alleys of the villages and taste the local wines.
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Landmarks of Hidden Venice - Private Tour
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 Private Venice Original Walk
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...of Venice. Leave the hustle and bustle of the popular hot spots in Venice behind to discover a Venice that is not very well known, but equally enchanting. The colourful Rialto market,...
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Florence and Pisa - Private Shore Excursion
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 Private Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion
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This private shore excursion to Florence takes you to the must visit sights of the city including Palazzo Vecchio and the Ponte Vecchio. See the Piazza Signoria, one of the greatest...
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Palladio's Villas - Small Group Tour from Venice
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 Original Palladio Villa Day Tour
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This tour takes you to see three of the Palladian villas designed by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. Visit Villa Emo, Villa Barbaro and Villa Foscari (also known...
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The Dolomites - Tour from Venice
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Enjoy the scenic beauty of nature on this tour. The Dolomites are a section of one of the most spectacular mountain ranges, the Alps. These huge rocky structures present an awesome...
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Dinner Date at a Venice Restaurant
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...just a stone's throw from St Mark's Square. Enjoy a four-course dinner of Venetian specialities accompanied by superb local wines, one for each course, at astonishingly good prices....
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Jogging Tour of Venice
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...and the fine promenade atop the huge stone boundary wall of the Zattere. Treat yourself to a coffee or fresh orange juice in St. Mark’s Square before saying goodbye to your jogging companions.
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The Life and Times of Casanova - Private Tour
Casanova is almost synonymous with Italy. A great lover and adventurer, he was arguably extravagant, mean, proud, honest, a liar, unstable and quite brilliant. To many, he represents the Venice of...
Private Tour of the Cinque Terre
Discover the tourist attractions of Italy’s Cinque Terre. The aura of isolation that has surrounded the five small ancient coastal villages known as the Cinque Terre has made this unique area...
Siena and San Gimignano Sightseeing Tour
Vist the fascinating cities of Siena and San Gimignano and discover the charms of the scenic Italian countryside. Widely considered to be one of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns, Siena is ...
...is located create the perfect setting for an intimate meal, washed down with an...
...cooking as skilled chefs ably demonstrate that there is more to Italian cooking...
...finest collections of art. Here you will find the works of the Italian masters,...
...delight. This sightseeing tour of Chianti’s world renowned vineyards will...
...the scenic Italian countryside. Widely considered to be one of Europe’s...
...this tour of the famed wine production region. Dotted with historical buildings,...
...Florence is known as the cradle of the Renaissance. Situated in the heart of the...
...journey into the history of Renaissance art, as important works are arranged in...
...the outlets of high fashion stores of Gucci and Prada and pick up some designer...
...and Marsala boast one obvious product, but also host an array of sites that you...
...markets and feel the pulse of Italian fashion at the various boutiques that dot...
...of the city. See Santa Maria Novella, the first great basilica of Florence, famous...
...a traditional Piedmont meal while you traverse through the city centre, accompanied...
...in 1861. Gape in wonderment at the place considered by gurus of occultism as the...
...at Verona and also enjoy the picturesque setting of Lake Garda. Stroll down Piazza...
...at night. You could pick up the choicest designer outfits from Corso Como, a shopping...
...in providing a dynamic and stimulating environment to important artists, among which...
...on a tour of these fascinating Italian hill towns. Admire the countryside of the...
...the Tuscan countryside on this tour. Indulge in all the pleasures that make Tuscany...
...through streets and alleys that are silent and sometimes dimly lit. Adding to the...
...frescoes, attract many tourists each year. Villa Emo is not lavishly decorated,...
...painting and sculpture - a visit to the Uffizi Gallery is a journey into the history...
...in the village of Corniglia have one side facing the road and the other, the sea....
...tour reveals the genius of Michelangelo by tracing his time in Florence and his...
...identity. It has many beautiful palaces, churches, colourful markets and marvellous...
...Florence is also famous for its magnificent art and architecture. It is said that,...
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