With this tour you will enjoy the splendour of the classic Roman Empire. Leaving piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses’ Fountain, we will head to piazza della Repubblica and running along via Nazionale we will arrive in piazza Venezia. Crossing the square, we will leave the Memorial to King Vittorio Emanuele II and the Tomb of Unknown Soldier.

After this ample view of an important part of the city, the guided tour will take you to visit the square of the Capitol, the result of Michelangelo’s architectonic and magic genius. Simple but stately, the square is the seat of the Roman Town Hall, where you will enjoy the unique sight of the Forum and of the Palatine Hill with a view of the massive structure of the Colosseum.

We will then walk along the ancient pavement, which crosses the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum, the Curia, the Reggia. You will then admire the Temple of Vesta, the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Costantine. The tour continues towards the Circus Maximus, the Aventine Hill and the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, ending up with the visit of St. Paul’s Basilica outside the Walls.

* every day of the year

We will begin our tour from the piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses’ Fountain. Then the itinerary will continue, passing by via Bissolati, via Veneto and Villa Borghese. After this ample view of an important part of the city, we will visit the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Galleries. Be prepared to wait in line at the entrance.

You will then admire the modern entrance built for the Jubilee 2000, the Galleries of the Chandeliers, of the Tapestries and of the Geographical Maps, the Sobiesky Hall and the Immaculate Conception Hall. We will then stop to admire the Sistine Chapel, seat of the Conclave, frescoed by Michelangelo. We will end our tour with a visit to the Ancient Vatican Library.
* every day of the year (except religious holidays)

** N.B. Extended waiting time to enter into the Vatican Museums are possible during the high season.

Leaving from piazza San Bernardo, crossing piazza della Repubblica, we will run along via Nazionale and end up at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, built on the Esquiline Hill in 352 A.D. The tour will then continue to the Basilica of St. John in Lateran, cathedral of Rome and of the world.
After that we will go to the Holy Stairs, climbed by Jesus Christ to reach Pilate’s Palace.

From here the tour will start again by coach, crossing piazza San Giovanni and via Latina. Skirting along the Mura Latine, the tour will pass through the Porta San Sebastiano to arrive on the Ancient Appian Way, where we will find the Chapel of “Domine Quo Vadis”.

We arrive finally at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, where the visit will take about 45 minutes (on Wednesdays the visit will be at the Catacombs of St. Domitilla). On the way back, you will have a view of the Caracalla Baths from the coach.

* every day of the year

Sitting comfortably in a deluxe coach, we will follow a charming itinerary, witnessing the ancient origins and the successive cultural and historical stratifications, which characterize the city of Rome. Leaving from piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses’ Fountain, heading to piazza della Repubblica, we will pass by via Veneto, Palazzo Margherita, Porta Pinciana, Villa Borghese to arrive at the Trevi Fountain, where we will stop for a visit. We will then continue along via Quattro Fontane, where you will be amazed by the Fountain of the Four Seasons. From via Nazionale, descending towards piazza Venezia, we will see the Memorial to King Vittorio Emanuele II and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The itinerary will also touch the Capitol, the Imperial Forum, the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the Aventine Hill, the Circus Maximus and the Tiberina Island. The visit will continue reaching the Gianicolum Hill, to admire one of the most beautiful panoramas of Rome. Finally we will arrive at the Basilica of St. Peter crossing the Tiber to see the fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo.

* every day of the year except 24th and 31st December

Sitting comfortably in a deluxe coach, we will follow a charming itinerary, witnessing the ancient origins and the successive cultural and historical stratifications, which characterize the city of Rome. Leaving from piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses’ Fountain, heading to piazza della Repubblica, we will pass by via Veneto, Palazzo Margherita, Porta Pinciana, Villa Borghese to arrive at the Trevi Fountain, where we will stop for a visit. We will then continue along via Quattro Fontane, where the Fountain of the Four Seasons will amaze you. From via Nazionale, descending towards piazza Venezia, we will see the Memorial to King Vittorio Emanuele II and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The itinerary will also touch the Capitol, the Imperial Forum, the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the Aventine Hill, the Circus Maximus and the Tiberina Island. The visit will continue reaching the Gianicolum Hill, to admire one of the most beautiful panoramas of Rome. Finally we will arrive to the Basilica of St. Peter crossing the Tiber to see the fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo. At the end of the tour, you will taste the traditional roman cuisine in an authentic restaurant, accompanied by folk music.

* every day of the year except 24th and 31st December

Panoramic tour of the city: piazza san Bernardo with Moses’ Fountain, piazza della Repubblica with Fountain of Naiadi, via Veneto, piazzale Flaminio, via Flaminia, the Olympic Village, Ponte Milvio, Lungotevere, Foro Italico. Going along the Lungotevere towards Castel Sant’Angelo, we will arrive on the via della Conciliazione and finally in piazza San Pietro. We will go into the Nervi Hall to attend the papal audience. Return at the end of the audience.

* all year Wednesday only

After leaving Rome and driving along the Sun Route motorway, we will cross the regions of Lazio and Campania. From the road you will enjoy the view of the famous Abbey of Montecassino. Once in Naples, we will depart for Capri.

From the harbour of Marina Grande, we will take a minibus to Anacapri, a tiny and picturesque Mediterranean style village with a wonderful view on the whole gulf of Naples. We will enjoy lunch in Capri. There will be free time at our disposal to reach the celebrated Piazzetta and to wander through the characteristic streets. Return to Rome.

* March/November all week
** N.B. in case of adverse weather conditions, should the crossing to Capri be impossible, the visit will be replaced by the tour 13 (Pompei une day) with the refund of the difference in price between the two tours.

After a short panoramic tour of its northern part, we will leave Rome by the Sun Route motorway. Our first stop will be in Orvieto, a small, gorgeous medieval town, famous for its cathedral. We will spend the day visiting Umbria, rich in vineyards, olive groves and nice villages on top of the hills. The itinerary is full of charming medieval cities: Spoleto (world famous for “Festival dei Due Mondi”), Trevi, Foligno, Spello and the most celebrated Assisi, the mystic city of St. Francis. The city, still surrounded by ancient walls, lies on top of the green slopes of Mount Subasio.

Everything in Assisi, from its rose-stone buildings, the winding narrow streets to its noble palaces with balconies full of flowers will leave you enchanted for life. A visit to the church of St. Mary of the Angels and the Basilica of St. Francis, with the masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue will follow. Enjoy the chance to wander about, and look into the small artisan shops of the old city. Break for an authentic Italian lunch before your return to Rome.

*April/October – Monday/Thursday/Saturday
**N.B. The small town of Assisi is located on a top of a hill and for that reason its street are mostly narrow and steep.

FIRST DAY - After leaving Rome and driving along the Sun Route motorway, we will cross the regions of Lazio and Campania. Once in Naples, there will be a short panoramic tour of the city. Then we will continue towards Pompei, where after lunch in a restaurant, we will visit the excavations of this world famous Roman town, destroyed by the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in 79 A.D. Then we will drive along the Sorrentinne coast up to Sorrento where we will have dinner and an overnight stay. (It is kindly requested to dress in a suitable manner).

SECOND DAY – After breakfast, we will depart for Capri. From the harbour of Marina Grande, we will take a minibus to Anacapri, a tiny and picturesque Mediterranean style village with a wonderful view of the whole gulf of Naples. Then it’s on to lunch in a restaurant of Capri. After lunch, there will be free time at our disposal to wander towards the celebrated Piazzetta and the characteristic streets of this little town. In the afternoon depart for Sorrento and return to Rome.

*every day of the year
**N.B. in case of adverse weather conditions, should the crossing to Capri be impossible, it will replaced by a visit of the Faraglioni.
***For technical reasons, the tour could be reversed.
****Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed

FIRST DAY - After leaving Rome and driving along the Sun Route motorway, we will cross the regions of Lazio and Campania. Once in Naples, there will be a short panoramic tour of the city. Then we will continue towards Pompei, where after lunch, we will visit the excavations of this world famous Roman town, destroyed by the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in 79 A.D. Then we will drive along the Sorrentinne coast up to Sorrento where we will have dinner and an overnight stay. (It is kindly requested to dress in a suitable manner).

SECOND DAY – After breakfast, we will depart for Capri. From the harbour of Marina Grande, we will take a minibus to Anacapri, a tiny and picturesque Mediterranean style village with a wonderful view on the whole gulf of Naples.  Then it’s on to lunch in a restaurant of Capri. After lunch, there will be free time at our disposal to wander towards the celebrated Piazzetta and the characteristic streets of this little town. In the afternoon  we will leave for Sorrento.

THIRD DAY – We will enjoy breakfast in the hotel. There will be free time at our disposal to discover the magnificent beauties of this peninsula, famous for its orange, lemon and olive groves. Return to Rome.

*every day of the year
**N.B. in case of adverse weather conditions, should the crossing to Capri be impossible, it will replaced by a visit of the Faraglioni.
***For technical reasons, the tour could be reversed.
****Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed

After a short panoramic tour of its northern part, we will leave Rome by the Sun Route motorway, crossing the regions Lazio and Umbria, to reach our destination: Florence. The city of Etruscan-Roman origins, it flourished in the Middle Ages as a free commune. Further refined by the Renaissance Art and enriched by the Medici rule, Florence is the cradle of Italian language.

We will start in the heart of the city to visit the Galleria dell’Accademia, where the original David by Michelagelo is kept, together with the Third Pietà and the Prisons, also by Michelangelo. We will then proceed to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with the magnificent dome projected by Brunelleschi, the Baptistry with the golden bronze doors by Ghiberti and Giotto’s Belfry.

From here, we will walk to piazza della Signoria with the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s Town Hall, the Loggia dei Lanzi with the Perseus by Cellini and the Fountain of Neptune. After lunch, we will go to piazza Santa Croce. There will be free time at our disposal to visit the church of Santa Croce (with the graves of Michelangelo, Galileo, Rossini, Machiavelli) or to go into some authentic shops such as the ancient School of Leather.
Departure for Rome and arrival at 21:00 approx.

*1st March/15th November – Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday
**16th November/28th February – Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday

Visit St. Mark's square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world.
 
Then, leave the square and crowds behind to discover the "real Venice ", enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where an enchanting city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. Explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic Palaces and at the Scuola di San Marco. Learn about the famous trade schools of Venice that provided the foundations of the great mercantile empire.

And, through the sights and historical narrations learn how illustrious Venetians, the likes of Marco Polo, and more common citizens made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. See Marco Polo's House and enjoy tales of this legendary globetrotting Venetian.

Admire the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo "the Pantheon of Venice", enter an old merchants warehouse and see the most beautiful wellhead in Venice before finishing the tour near the Rialto Bridge. And, of course, discover how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most unique city in the World, though not the most practical. The tour finishes at the Rialto Bridge.

We have special permission for our groups to enter the Basilica without having to stand-in-line for twenty minutes or more. We guarantee a full two-hour tour.

* SUMMER SCHEDULE 2008 (29 Feb - 15 Nov)
Daily at 11.10 am / except Sundays at 2 pm
Daily at 2.00 pm (29th Feb - 13th Jul, 2008)
Tue, Fri & Sat - 11.10am (18 Nov - 3 Jan,2009
WINTER SCHEDULE 2007/8
Fri, Sat & Tues - 11.10 am / Sun - 2.00pm
(8th Feb - 28th Feb, 2008)

In a city built on water, the best way to appreciate its beauty and uniqueness is on our informative and entertaining boat tour of the Grand Canal & minor canals of Venice.
 
Admire the play of light as we glide along the Grand Canal, the main street of Venice! Our friendly and knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses that line the Grand Canal of Venice.

Travelling in a luxurious motor-launch, along with a glass or two of sparkling Prosecco wine, our boat tour of the Grand Canal will bring all the magic of Venice alive.

Learn about the origins and evolution of Venice 's most important street, and afterwards enjoy a fascinating voyage through the minor canals of Venice to see parts of the city seldom visited by tourists. Unlike a ride in a Gondola, on our Grand Canal boat tour you'll travel through many diverse areas of the city through which you'll enjoy a thorough introduction to the city of Venice.
 
Ideal for photographers! On our Grand Canal Boat Tour we use small enough boats to navigate the minor canals, while the boats have enough space for everyone to sit outside to take photographs and to listen to the detailed commentary of our guides. All boats are equipped with microphones and speakers so you can clearly hear your guide. Tour begins and finishes at St. Marks.
 
An absolute must for the first-time visitor to Venice, our Grand Canal Boat Tour will provide you with memories that will last you a lifetime.

* SUMMER SCHEDULE 2008
Daily at 3.30 p.m. (29th Feb - 29th Mar, 2008)
Daily at 4.30 p.m. (30th Mar - 19th Oct, 2008)
Daily at 2.30 p.m. (20th Oct - 15th Nov, 2008)
Tue, Fri & Sat at 2.30 pm (16th Nov - 3rd Jan, 2009)
WINTER SCHEDULE 2007/8
Every Fri, Sat & Tues at 2.30 pm / Sundays at 11.00 am
(13th Nov - 5th Jan & 8th Feb - 28th Feb, 2008)

This walking tour of Florence features a walking tour of the historical centre of the city, and an in-depth tour of Michelangelo's David & other works by the genius of the Renaissance at the Accademia.

9.30am - 11.30am. Florence Walking Tour. As we walk 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, and how life changed forever during this epic period of Florence's history.
On this Florence walking tour, we'll admire the Ponte Vecchio and discuss the history of the oldest surviving bridge crossing the river Arno. As we enter the piazza della Signoria, after admiring Vasari's Corridor from the exterior, we'll enter Medieval Florence & Dante's old neighbourhood. Then, we'll encounter a series of breath-taking examples of Renaissance architecture as we arrive at Cathedral square to admire Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and at the Baptistery Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise".

11.30am - 12.30pm. Tour of the Accademia. After enjoying a fascinating walking tour of Florence, we arrive at the Accademia Gallery, home to Florence ‘s most treasured work of art - "Michelangelo’s David". After enjoying an in-depth discussion of David, we'll also have time to admire "Michelangelo’s Slaves”. A series of breathtaking sculptures of original captives of the stone who writhe, struggle and turn, forever attempting to free themselves from their rigid marble blocks. This walking tour of Florence finishes inside the Accademia.
   
*Tuesday to Sunday at 9.30 am
(15th March - 5th November, 2008