The Porticoes of Bologna are an important cultural and architectural heritage of Bologna and represent a symbol of the city. No other city in the world has as many porticoes as Bologna. They cover more than 38 kilometres only in the historic centre. They reach up to 53 kilometres if those outside the mediaeval city walls are also considered. The success of the arcades was determined by the need to cope with the strong increase in students and scholars. The expansion of the porticoes began in 1288. When a notice from the local municipality established that all new houses had to be built with a ..read more

Don’t just dream about it, book it! A little dream in Tuscany group tou will be the highlight of your first, second or third travel to Italy. Florence The Renaissance spirit was Florentine. Extracting details from the ruins of its Roman past, the city’s creators proudly dusted off ancient forms and brought them to light. First incorporating the elements as inventive details in structures, meant to illuminate their brilliance from a buried past. So they then extended into entire compositional arrangements and highlighted the unmatched architectural masterpieces that made up one of ..read more

Tick the Italian lake district experience off of your bucket list with your next trip to Italy! Lake Maggiore With its mild Mediterranean climate Italy’s second largest lake forms part of the border between Italy and Switzerland. Lake Maggiore makes the Italian lake district an even more imporant and famous travel destination. Predominantly Italian, Lake Maggiore stretches North in to Switzerland and the city of Locarno. The northern area of the lake is characterised by steep cliffs. There are many different sorts of historical sights in the area and decorative villas, castles and chu ..read more

Michelangelo is also an official Arena Ticket Supplier. In the unique setting of Verona’s amphitheater, every performance becomes an unforgettable musical experience. An evening in the arena is not only an absolute highlight for opera fans but also for the general person. The 100th Opera Festival Programme 2023: Michelangelo employees enjoy a night at the Arena di Verona Opera Festival Arena di Verona Festival Silvia Morandi at Arena di Verona Arena di Verona Festival Five wonderful venues to experience a genuine Italian Opera 1) Venice – Gran Teatro La Fenice Venice’s primary Opera House i ..read more

Menton citrus sculpture during parade The carnival of Menton bears some similarities to its cousin from neighbouring Nice: a parade of large heads, confetti streams, flower battles, Mardi Gras celebrations and finally the burning in effigy of “Majesty of the Carnival”. The Menton Festival The Fête du Citron is a carnival event organised by the tourist office of the city of Menton, France, and held every year at the end of winter since 1875. It is also sometimes called Carnaval de Menton. The festival celebrates the annual production of specialty lemons and other citrus fruit in Menton. The fe ..read more

The arrival of spring traditionally sees numerous events and celebrations in Italy. Participating in local festivals is a great way to indulge in Italy’s authentic culture. We have put together three of our favourite spring blossom festivals for you as a source of inspiration for your future group tours to Italy. Almond Blossom Festival Agrigento – Sicily Every year at the end of February and the beginning of March Sicily celebrates the first almond blossoms of the season at its Almond Blossom Festival. When Count Alfonso Gaetani initiated the Festa del Mandorlo in Fio ..read more

DEUTSCH: Für unser Team bedeutet das sich nähernde Jahresende, etwas durchzuatmen und sich von der Hektik der Saison zu erholen. Wie überall in Italien kommt Weihnachten auch bei uns am Gardasee eine große Bedeutung zu. Wir erzählen Ihnen, welche Traditionen bei unserem Team gepflegt werden. ENGLISH: For our Team, the approaching end of the year means taking a deep breath, relaxing and recovering from the hectic pace of the season. Just as everywhere else in Italy, Christmas is very important time on Lake Garda, too. We would like to tell you about the traditions that are kept alive by our ..read more

Italy tops lists for “bests of”, “must sees” and “to-dos” in 2020.  The trifecta for next year shines light on:  Parma as the Italian Cultural City of the year; the rolling Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, now a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Le Marche  has been named by the Lonely Planet as a “Best in Travel” destination.     Parma – The Italian Cultural City of the Year in 2020 Culinary heaven is found on earth; paradisiacal Parma demonstrates its greatness with melt-in-the-mouth prosciutto, delightfully crunchy parmesan and stuffed pastas that are so delicious diner ..read more

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of our activo programme we invite you to strap on your hiking shoes and join us for some of our favourite trekking tours in this boot-shaped land. Italy’s jaw-dropping nature and welcoming culture renders it the perfect destination for active travel. With slow tourism – visiting areas on foot or by bike – not only is the means of travel sustainable, but those endeavouring these exciting types of experiences benefit both mentally and physically from taking the time and energy to truly immerse themselves in the beauty of another area.   We have been ..read more

Join us on our Wine Tours in Italy There are many delightful ways to delve into the universe of Italian wine. Sipping a glass of your favourite red from a nearby Italian restaurant is certainly a nice way to get your feet wet; but actually traveling to the country itself to dive into the culture that surrounds it just might make for the journey of a lifetime. What about a wine-centric trip with us? It’s a great way to explore new flavors and mingle with the locals. Italy’s wine regions organize countless events for the wine enthusiast and for those just starting out.  Check out the Ita ..read more