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See the renaissance paintings by artists such as Da Vinci and Michelangelo in the Uffizi Museum
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Think of Florence and the picture that immediately comes to mind is of renaissance art, painting and sculptures. What better way to get an insight into the art history of this age than by touring the famous Uffizi Museum that houses the world’s greatest collection of renaissance art and paintings. Admire the works by famous masters such as Giotto, Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello, Tiziano, and Caravaggio in the Uffizi Museum and understand why the renaissance movement which was born in Italy and took Europe by storm
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A day in Chianti - Private Shore Excursion
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 Private Chianti Shore Excursion
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Taste the world famous Chianti wines and explore the enchanting hill towns of the Tuscan countryside on this private shore excursion. Indulge in all the pleasures that make Tuscany...
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Renaissance Art in Florence - Private Tour
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 Private Renaissance Walking Tour
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...with countless masterpieces of primitive and renaissance paintings and sculptures and whose legacy can be found around every street corner. Visit the Galleria della Accademia, to see...
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Renaissance Florence Tour
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 Original Renaissance Walking Tour
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Walk through the streets and piazzas to learn more about the Renaissance, the artists and their masterpieces. At the Accademia Gallery, see Michaelangelo’s David, a masterpiece...
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Michelangelo and the Medici Family Private Tour
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 Private Michelangelo & The Medici Tour
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...lapis-lazuli. Your private guide will escort you around the Medici Palaces and tell you fascinating stories of their extravagant lifestyle, and their relationship with Michelangelo during the Renaissance period.
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Chianti and Tuscany Hill Towns - Small Group Tour
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 Chianti Wine & Hill Towns Day Tour
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...the medieval castle of Montefioralle and visit the medieval hill towns and their fortresses that once formed the league of Chianti in the 13th century.
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Pisa and the Cinque Terre – Private Shore Excursion
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 Private Cinque Terre Shore Excursion
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...has 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...
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Murano and Burano Islands - Private Tour
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 Private Murano and Burano Half Day Tour
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...industry. This pretty fishing village has many streets and canals lined with bright, pastel-coloured houses.
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Dinner and Concert Tour in Florence
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 Concert and Dinner
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...House. The medieval arches and vaults of the old cellar where the restaurant is located create the perfect setting for an intimate meal, washed down with an excellent Chianti wine....
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Cooking Course with Dinner in Florence
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 Cooking Course with Dinner
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...Savour the delights of Florentine cuisine and learn the art of Italian cooking as skilled chefs ably demonstrate that there is more to Italian cooking than the blending of choice...
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Historical and Architectural Sights of Florence
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 Florence PM
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The famous sites of Florence are testament to why the city is known as the cradle of the Renaissance. Florence is home to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s finest collections...
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Chianti Sightseeing tour
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 Chianti
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...groves are a magnet for the tourists who flock to Chianti to taste its fine wines. This sightseeing tour of Chianti’s world renowned vineyards will take you to a wine-growing...
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Galleria dell' Accademia Renaissance Art Tour
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 Guided Visit to Accademia
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...of freedom and artistic expression which spread from Italy to the rest of Europe. The Galleria dell' Accademia’s splendid collection of Renaissance painting and sculpture is the hallmark of Florence.
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Uffizi Gallery Tour
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 Guided Visit to Uffizi
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...the gallery houses works of such Masters of the Renaissance as Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. The Gallery also features the works of other European masters including D
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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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...Discover the high world of fashion in Italy. Whether you want to update your wardrobe or reinvent your look, the tour ensures you get the best of what you are looking for.
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Bergamo Historical Tour
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...of Bergamo and the architecture of the Colleoni Chapel. Sip your coffee at one of the cafes on the square and soak in the old-world aura of Bergamo!
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Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Milan
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...Duomo, Scala Theatre, Porta Venezia from atop the bus. Walk through the markets and feel the pulse of Italian fashion at the various boutiques that dot the market place. Milan...
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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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...Discover the two souls of Turin; one linked to white magic and the other to evil black magic. Even non believers of magic are sure to be startled.
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Roman Ruins of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius - Tour from Sorrento
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Explore the Roman ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, and learn about the history of Italy under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and draws...
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Wine Tasting at Lison Pramaggiore DOC - Small Group Tour from Venice
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Wines are a speciality of Italy and the beautiful city of Venice is also famous for its vast stretches of vineyards. On your visit to a local vineyard you will not only see how wines...
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Verona and Lake Garda Tour
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...Take home some great pictures of the serene blue waters of Lake Garda surrounded by mountains and lots of greenery.
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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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...certainly was Antonella da Messina. Despite being hit by two major earthquakes the city has some wonderful and interesting landmarks to visit like the Museo Regionale and some scenic places like Via Garibaldi.
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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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Ruins of Pompeii - Tour from Naples
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Walk down the streets of the ancient city of Pompeii for a glimpse into the life of the Romans. Pompeii is one of the most important archaeological sites in Italy and a UNESCO...
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Highlights of Rome - Tour from Florence
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Legend has it that Rome was founded in 8th century B.C.E. after an alleged fight between the twins Romulus and Remus. Since then, Rome has not stopped bustling or agitating and has...
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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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...known as La Malcontenta). The villas, which are famous for their exquisite frescoes, attract many tourists each year. Villa Emo is not lavishly decorated, but its simplicity and...
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Venice Walking Tour
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 Original Venice Walk
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...home to beautiful canals, churches and piazzas that enthrall visitors. One of those you will visit was the home of Marco Polo, while there you will learn more about the famous explorer
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The Best of Florence - Private Tour
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 Private Florence In A Day
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Florence is renowned as the city which gave the world the Renaissance movement. The city’s two principal art galleries the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery contain...
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Chianti Valley Tour
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 Chainti with Dinner
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...tour of Chianti’s world renowned vineyards will take you to a wine-growing estate. Here, in the crisp mountain air, you can learn about the history of the wineries as you taste...
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Pompeii and Herculaneum - Tour from Sorrento
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...Roman temples and brothels. The ruins of the residential Roman city of Herculaneum are also impressive and it has one of the best preserved Roman baths in Europe. Offering a glimpse...
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An Historical Excursion into Cities Mozia and Marsala
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...wine drinking culture of Marsala indicates that not much has changed since the fifth century. Here, you will be able to take in the scenic panorama, as well as sample a little of the sweet dessert flavor that makes this town famous.
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Tour of the Cinque Terre Villages
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...- it is a great chance to interact with the locals. Interestingly, the houses in the village of Corniglia have one side facing the road and the other, the sea. If you are lucky,...
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The Life and Times of Michelangelo - Private Tour
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 Private Michelangelo & David Tour
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Michelangelo is probably the most renowned artist of the renaissance movement. Fittingly Florence, where the movement started, is home to many of his finest works. This tour reveals...
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Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Palermo
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Enjoy an exciting visit to Palermo on a ‘Hop-On Hop-Off’ tour. The city has a very rich and diverse historical background which gives it a unique cultural identity. It...
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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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Take a trip to Murano for the exquisite glasswork, Burano for lace and Torcello for Venice’s first cathedral – the islands in the lagoon in Venice make for some very engaging...
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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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Indulge your senses and taste buds with some of the finest chocolates and wines of Italy on this tour. Italy is the land of sweet indulgence with its mouth-watering chocolates perfectly...
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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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Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour in Florence
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...Florence and see how traditional red and white wine, Gorgonzola, Caprino and Pecorino di Fossa cheese are prepared. Learn about the history of the Tuscany delicacies that you sample and find out why the Italians love their cheese and wine so much!
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Private Pompeii and Amalfi Sightseeing Tour from Naples
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...2,000 years – this was Pompeii at the height of the Roman Empire. Head towards an incredible, winding road to the hill-top town of Ravello to enjoy some amazing views out...
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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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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 ...
...the Tuscan countryside on this private shore excursion. Indulge in all the pleasures...
...define the city. Also learn about the fascinating Medici family, the Patrons who...
...artists and their masterpieces. At the Accademia Gallery, see Michaelangelo’s...
...octagon shaped mausoleum is intricately decorated in polychrome marbles, mother-of-pearl,...
...around enchanting hill towns and be intoxicated by the splendid vistas and views...
...of Italy under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage...
...between the twins Romulus and Remus. Since then, Rome has not stopped bustling or...
...Terre” has made this unique area of Italy an important tourist attraction....
...The well preserved ruins of this ancient city now offer an insight into Roman history....
...crystal and glass since the 10th Century after merchants brought back the secrets...
...paintings and sculptures. The Uffizi Gallery takes you on a journey through the...
...of the Wine House. The medieval arches and vaults of the old cellar where the restaurant...
...in the world. Savour the delights of Florentine cuisine and learn the art of Italian...
...of the Renaissance. Florence is home to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s...
...expanse of vineyards broken only by woods and olive groves are a nature lover’s...
...square which houses the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena’s town hall and the adjoining...
...is famous for its superb scenery and panoramic views. The vast expanse of vineyards...
...a tribute to the Renaissance. Giambologna’s famous Rape of the Sabine Women,...
...the sequence they were created. A window to Italian, and more particularly, Florentine...
...clothes at reduced prices. Discover the high world of fashion in Italy. Whether...
...Ragione, the Cathedral, St. Maria Maggiore, the Colleoni Chapel and the Baptistery....
...and Punic civilizations. At the neighboring Salt Museum, you will be amazed by...
...Piazza Duomo, Scala Theatre, Porta Venezia from atop the bus. Walk through the...
...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...
...for its vast stretches of vineyards. On your visit to a local vineyard you will...
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