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Here are just a few travel ideas, which combine different types of holidays, from an active holiday to a trip with children, from a cultural vacation to a food and wine experience, from a wellness stay to a journey through Italian traditions.
Travel ideas
The three pearls of Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice
Although these three cities are undoubtedly the most visited in Italy, in addition to seeing the symbolic places of these Italian pearls, I will help you discover hidden corners that only locals know. Sip an authentic spritz in the Jewish quarter of Venice, paint with watercolors in Florence while discovering the taste of Tuscan wines and visit the underground of the ancient Via Appia with an electric bicycle. All accompanied by unforgettable experiences that you won't find on google and will allow you to bring home the "true meaning" of Italian living.
Mediterranean coast line
From Rome, it is easy to reach the famous bay of Naples that contains countless natural and archaeological beauties. Visit Pompeii but also Herculaneum and Capua with the Roman amphitheater. Travel along the Sorrento coast until you reach Punta Campanella and enjoy the sunset over the sea. Sail to Capri to admire the famous “faraglioni” and caves with crystal clear water. Reach Amalfi and travel along one of the most beautiful coast roads in Italy, visiting Positano, Ravello, Furore. Make a stop to learn how to make the famous Limoncello, taste the buffalo mozzarella and finally enter a Greek temple.
Before the ancient Romans: the Etruscan culture
A still unknown civilization developed around the VII century B.C. between Florence and Rome, in the so-called Etruria. Most of the remains of the Etruscan culture are located north of Rome. Among those are Cerveteri and Tarquinia, both UNESCO sites, where the everyday life of the Etruscans is vividly expressed in the paintings of the tombs of ancient families. Nevertheless, even more exciting is walking in the ancient necropolis of Norchia or Sovana, learning about the Etruscan makeup, hairdressing and their granulation jewelry technique or visiting the Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia or .
Umbria: the green heart of Italy
One of the best regions to discover off the beaten path locations and natural beauties.
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the Marmore waterfall, the highest of Europe,
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the spectacular Val Nerina where you can enjoy an easy rafting experience
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lodging in an isolated ex-convent to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Umbria
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following the footprint of St. Francis going from Assisi to the Porziuncola chapel
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walking along the Bosco di San Francesco.
Lazio: the unknown region around Rome
If you are looking for something different, unique and still unspoiled, Lazio is your region. From the famous Unesco sites of Tivoli, such as Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este, to the wonderful gardens of Ninfa, from the Benedictine and Franciscan monasteries that allow you to rediscover peace and serenity to traditional festivals such as the Genzano floral display or the artichoke festival. Small villages in which curious travelers have arrived but no hurried tourists, where you can experience the Italian slow life. Remains of ancient Romanesque churches such as in Tuscania or natural parks built around the countless volcanic lakes: Vico and Bolsena for example, Lazio is waiting for you!
Traveling with kids (multi generation travel)
Italians love children and have a strong sense of family. In Italy multigenerational travel is very frequent. Among the places to visit together are:
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the Sacred Wood of Bomazo with grotesque sculptures and leaning houses,
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the nearby village of Civita di Bagnoregio with its long suspension bridge
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the flower museum and the oasis of Sant'Antonio where you can learn about the local birds or follow the footsteps of the local fauna,
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the magical underworld of Narni,
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the small and little known village of Sant'Angelo to stroll among the most famous fairy tales.
In short, there really is something for all tastes and for all ages.
