REGULAR TOURS: Grand Tour of Northern Italy and Fascinating Corsica and Sardinia

Arrival at Rome airport and transfer to the hotel. Leisure. At 6:00 p.m. meet the tour leader at the reception.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the region of Tuscany. Close to Montepulciano, a medieval city on top of a hill, known all over the world for wine production

Nobile. A city rich in Renaissance buildings, ancient churches and hidden corners. From Montepulciano, you can enjoy a fabulous unrestricted panorama of the Val d'Orcia and the Val di Chiana. We continue our day in the charming Pienza, one of the most characteristic medieval cities in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, known as a city ideal Renaissance. The city maintains a strong link with rural traditions. Is so perceptível assim that you cross the main port of the old city and enter the “corso”,

which is flanked by characteristic shops that display the typical products of the region, including the famous Pecorino di Pienza. Finally, transfer to your hotel in Siena.

After breakfast, we will visit the elegant city of Siena, full of charm and memories of the past, considered one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Italy. The heart of the city is the famous Piazza del Campo, with a particular shell shape, where the famous “Palio of Siena” is celebrated, one of the most important events for all Sienese. You cannot miss a visit to the Duomo of Siena, of impressive beauty in Gothic style that houses a large number of treasures signed by Donatello, Pisano and Michelangelo, as well as frescoes by the famous Pinturicchio. Departure to San Gimignano, a medieval town located in the heart of Tuscany, famous for its towers, of which today only thirteen remain of the seventy-two that once guarded the city. Characterized by its beautiful squares and its historic center inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We continue our tour towards the Chianti area, famous for its typical Tuscan landscape, surrounded by vineyards, cypress trees and picturesque villages with their traditional wine-gastronomic delights. We will take a panoramic drive through these small towns and visit one of their wineries to taste the famous Chianti wine and other local products. Transfer to the hotel in Mestre and free time.

Breakfast at the hotel and guided tour of Venice, a unique city in the world built on some 120 islands bordered by 150 canals and linked together by more than 400 bridges. Venice is home to a cultural and artistic heritage that is among the most beautiful in the world, which has allowed it to be an inspiration for great poets and artists of the time: the elegant buildings of the Grand Canal, the delicacy of the Doge's Palace overlooking San Marco, the majesty of the Basilica and the Campanile of San Marco, but also the small artisan workshops and the picturesque colorful houses. Free time and return to the hotel in the afternoon. 

Optional excursion: Gondola ride through the canals of Venice.

The gondola ride represents one of the main attractions of the city and is considered one of the symbols of Venice. Inevitably the gondola ride is an unforgettable experience that has to be done if you want to truly experience the city. There is nothing like it in the world and this is what makes Venice a unique city. In fact, it gives us the opportunity to observe the city from below, rocked by the water and by the movement of the gondolier's oar.

After breakfast, departure to Verona, known throughout the world for being the scene of the turbulent love between the two most famous lovers in the world, Romeo and Juliet. Its historic center has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its architecture and its romantic and fascinating urban structure with its bridges over the Adige River, the wonderful buildings and the streets full of people. We then continue to Sirmione, a picturesque city located south of Lake Garda, known as “the pearl of islands and peninsulas”. The city offers a rich historical and artistic heritage including the remains of an ancient Roman villa from the first imperial era, known as the Grottoes of Catullo, La Rocca Scaligera and the church of San Pietro in Mavino. Later transfer to the hotel in Milan.

Optional excursion: Boat trip on Lake Garda.

Lake Garda is a heritage of beauty that reveals its best secrets to those who decide to explore it from a different perspective. The boat excursion is a unique experience to enjoy

Breakfast at the hotel and visit of Milan, which enjoys an invaluable historical, artistic and architectural heritage, but also a famous city in other aspects: it is the Italian Capital of Fashion, it is an industrial focus, a nerve center of the Italian economy. The walk through Milan cannot do without some symbolic places of the city: the Piazza del Duomo, one of the largest and most suggestive squares in Italy, with the imposing Duomo in Gothic style and the Teatro de la Scala, cultural symbol of Milan and one of the most prestigious theaters in the world for history, architecture and works, without forgetting the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. Free time and return to the hotel. 

Optional excursion: Navigli neighborhood of Milan: symbol of the Milanese scene.

Excursion to discover the Navigli neighborhood, one of the most picturesque in Milan, and famous throughout the world for the nightlife and the hundreds of venues scattered along the banks of its canals, with a pause to admire, illuminated, one of the Gothic cathedrals most suggestive, the imposing Duomo of Milan. After a short walk to discover the history of this suggestive neighborhood, it will be possible to enjoy an aperitif at happy hour.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Stresa, a splendid tourist town on Lake Maggiore. This charming town is located in an unparalleled landscape context that enjoys an optimal view of the Alps and Lake Maggiore, which is home to the famous Borromean Islands. Next, the excursion to the Borromean Islands with the monumental Bella Island, the picturesque Fisherman's Island and the Mother Island known for its botanical garden full of rare plants. During the excursion, lunch will be made on Fisherman's Island with typical dishes of local cuisine. Return to Stresa and free time. In the afternoon return to the hotel.

After breakfast, departure to Como with a guided tour of one of the most beloved cities in northern Italy, with the Duomo, the Broletto (medieval town hall), the Terragni Palace and ancient alleys and remains of the medieval walled city. . Transfer to Tremezzo for the guided tour of Villa Carlotta that overlooks the lake and is also surrounded by a magnificent park of beautiful plants and flowers. Transfer by boat to Bellagio, one of the most beautiful tourist towns. Free time available to savor its atmosphere and discover the suggestive corners of the pearl of Lake Como. In the afternoon return to the hotel and in the evening dinner with typical local dishes of the region.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will dedicate the day to discovering the Gulf of Tigullio: Portofino, with its elegant harmony and its strikingly colored buildings overlooking the sea, and Santa Margherita Ligure, a town famous for its pastel-colored facades and its fantastic “ lungomare.” In the afternoon return by boat to Rapallo, a city in vestiges of the past located in the center of the Gulf of Tigullio. In the afternoon, transfer to the hotel in La Spezia and free time.

Coffee in the morning at the hotel and we continue by boat or train, depending on the weather conditions, to the Cinque Terre. At home, for two centuries, Moldou has built the famous terraces on the coasts that rise to the sea, due to a particular agricultural technique that aims to explore as much as possible the land placed on the coast in the direction of the sea, creating one of the most beautiful and beautiful lands. typical landscapes of Ligúria. Guided tour of Manarola, a true urban joy, with its charming port and a dot of houses in tons of soft pastries; Vernazza, considered one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, which keeps its long maritime tradition intact. Its natural port confirms this thanks to its amphitheater shape that extends in the direction of the sea and, finally, Monterosso, to the west and populous of the Cinque Terre: it is located in the center of a small natural gulf, made up of two villages: the center historical to the east is the more modern and touristy part that develops to the west. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

Breakfast and departure to Florence, a city with an atmosphere that invites us to travel in time, known throughout the world as the city where the Renaissance was born, the cradle of architecture and art. Guided tour of its old town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, surrounded by churches, monuments and Renaissance buildings of great beauty praised by poets from different eras. The Baptistery of Saint John, dedicated to the patron saint of the city, the famous Campanile by Giotto, the Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Flores, the imposing dome by Brunelleschi are just some examples of the wonders that Florence offers. After the visit, transfer to the hotel.

Optional excursion: The Uffizi

The Uffizi Gallery, designed in the mid-16th century by Giorgio Vasari, is made up of 90 rooms that house the most important and famous paintings in the history of art: works by Giotto, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, as well as Numerous paintings by Flemish and Dutch painters exhibited in chronological order. A visit to this museum is a true journey through time through art.

After breakfast, we will begin our second day in Florence where we will visit one of the most typical areas of the city, Oltrarno, located on the left bank of the Arno River, one of the most typical areas of the city, where here you can breathe an atmosphere unique and genuine, from other times, populated mainly by Florentines. You cannot miss a visit to the Ponte Vecchio, which with its shops and hanging houses is one of the most famous places in the world, and the Pitti Palace, the last residence of the Medici, today the largest museum complex in Florence. Leisure. Return to the hotel 

Optional excursion: Accademia Gallery

The Accademia Gallery is one of the most important museums in the city and in the world. Among his most important works is the incomparable David by Michelangelo, one of the most famous sculptures in the world, a universal symbol of the city of Florence.

Breakfast and departure by train to Rome. Transfer to the hotel and free time. In the evening, dinner with typical Roman dishes in the Trastevere area.

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the panoramic tour of Rome to admire the magnificent monuments that are symbols of Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Palatine Hill, the Baths of Caracalla and the most representative basilicas of Christian Rome: Saint Paul Outside the Walls. , San Juan de Letrán, Santa Maria Mayor and San Pedro. We continue along the Lungotevere, from which we can admire Castel Sant'Angelo and the Ara Pacis and to finish we will cross by bus the magnificent Villa Borghese and the very elegant Via Veneto, the avenue of Hollywood stars, the most popular bars and hotels. elegant of the city. During the visit, a stop is planned to go to the Capitol with a panoramic view of the Roman Forum and the magnificent Piazza Venezia. In addition, we will stop at St. Peter's Square, where it will be possible to continue with the optional visit to the Vatican Museums. Free time and return to the hotel.

Optional excursion: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel 

The Vatican Museums, considered one of the most important in the world and the Sistine Chapel, headquarters of the Conclave, masterfully painted by Michelangelo Buonarroti. A visit where you will immerse yourself in the highest expressions of art of all time, where beauty and faith meet in a unique combination. An unmissable date in Rome.

Breakfast at the hotel and guided tour with included tickets to the most suggestive and imposing monument of antiquity, the Colosseum, one of the seven wonders of the world. Next, we will visit the archaeological area of the Roman Forum, a symbol of the Italian capital that shows and teaches us the mastery of civil constructions during the Roman Empire. Free time and transfer to Civitavecchia to take the night ferry to Olbia.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Olbia. Free time.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer and departure by ferry from Santa Teresa to Bonifacio (Corsica) and to Porto Vecchio, a beautiful town located in the bay declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village, of Genoese origin, has gradually transformed into a very exclusive tourist city, particularly famous among lovers of worldly life and the sea. Transfer and guided tour of Aleria. The village offers a perfect compendium of the island's history, from Greek colonization in the 6th century BC to the Genoese, which ended in 1769. In the old part of the town is one of the most famous museums on the island. Here we will find numerous remains of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan ceramics, coins, everyday objects, and vases with representations. Late afternoon transfer to the hotel

After breakfast, visit to Bastia, a charming city situated on a cliff overlooking the sea. Old pink buildings, winding alleys through the old town, and the bustling port welcoming ferries arriving to the city provide the best snapshot of Bastia. Then, transfer to Ile Rousse, a small town on the coast, known for its history and impressive landscapes. Lastly, visit to Calvi, one of the most beautiful cities on the island, located on a rocky promontory and nicknamed the Garden of Corsica for its fertile hills, the expanses of flowers surrounding it, and the pine forests that stretch down to the beach. After the visit, return to the hotel for the night.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Corte, a town located in the heart of the island considered one of the most beautiful villages in Corsica. We continue towards Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, best known as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Built around the port and the citadel, the old town of Ajaccio features charming alleys overlooked by tall, colorful houses. After the guided tour of Ajaccio, transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Sartene, a charming town with a long history of piracy and banditry. After burying the hatchet of the internal struggles that characterized it until the 19th century, it now offers the peace of its narrow streets and stone houses. Then, transfer to Bonifacio, perched on a cliff above the sea and clinging to a small fjord that plunges into the spectacular waters of the Strait of Bonifacio. Finally, transfer to the hotel for the night.

Optional excursion: Boat ride, discovering Bonifacio

No visit to Bonifacio is complete without a boat ride to discover the cliffs, beautiful caves, true gems set in the white cliffs, the coves, and to admire the Staircase of the King of Aragon.

Breakfast at the hotel and return by ferry to Sardinia. Transfer to the hotel and free time.

Optional excursion: Emerald Coast, the jewel of Sardinia

The tour visits the most famous villages of the Emerald Coast, where the most famous international figures from the fashion and film industries spend their holidays: Baja Sardinia, one of the most loved places on the Emerald Coast, located opposite the La Maddalena archipelago; Porto Rotondo, one of the most important tourist destinations in national and international tourism; and Porto Cervo, a jewel of the Gulf of Arzachena, symbolizing unrestrained luxury and the quintessence of the Emerald Coast: dream beaches, crystal-clear sea, and glamour.

Breakfast at the hotel. Later, we will dedicate the day to the Maddalena Archipelago, a National Park consisting of 7 large islands and 20 islets. During the tour, you can enjoy the white sandy beaches, exotic Mediterranean vegetation, rocky coastlines, and, above all, the stunning and intense emerald color of the sea. The archipelago, particularly the island of Caprera, is also famous for being the home and safe harbor for Giuseppe Garibaldi, who chose to spend the last 26 years of his life here and died here. In the late afternoon, return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Castelsardo, a charming medieval village overlooking the Gulf of Asinara. The old town of the Castle, built on top of the promontory of Castelsardo, which overlooks the bay, now houses the Museum of "Intreccio Mediterraneo," one of the most famous museums in Sardinia. From the terraces along the walls, you can enjoy a wonderful panorama of much of the northern coast and the island of Asinara. To conclude, transfer to the hotel and free time.

Optional Excursion: Neptune's Caves, a natural gem.

Visiting Neptune's Caves in Alghero is one of those things that should be done at least once in a lifetime, as they are considered the most famous in Sardinia, so it is always recommended to go and see them with our own eyes to admire their beauty.

Breakfast at the hotel and visit to Alghero, a city with original Catalan Gothic architecture from the period when Sardinia was under Spanish rule. Today, it is still called by the Catalans "la Barceloneta," the little Barcelona, due to the cheerful and romantic atmosphere reminiscent of the Spanish city. Departure to Bosa, a charming village where tradition and modernity merge, infusing curiosity and charisma, with its historic district of sa Costa, made up of colorful houses climbing the slopes of the Serravalle hill, dominated by the Malaspina castle. During the stop, lunch featuring typical local dishes. In the afternoon, transfer to the hotel in Cagliari.

After breakfast, visit Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia and an example of Mediterranean atmosphere. Cagliari, the main and most populated city of the island, preserves in its four historic districts millennia of events ranging from prehistory to the reign of the House of Savoy. Return to the hotel and free time. In the evening, dinner featuring typical Sardinian dishes.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport/station. End of services.