Thing to do in Florence
Solo Travellers – Guided tours are a great option
Tours are great for solo travellers. There has been a surge in solo travellers and more and more people are looking to travel on their own. If you are new to solo travelling, it might be a good option to consider a guide to help you […]
0 Read MoreHow to celebrate New Years in Italy
New Year’s Eve New years eve in Italy is also the Festa di San Silvestro – the Feast of Saint Sylvester who was Pope fro, 314 until 335. Traditionally, the day is celebrated with a dinner, Il Cenone, that features lentils and port, the Pork is represents how […]
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Blend in like a local in Italy
How not to look like a tourist and blend in with the locals in Italy We get questions from people who would like to immerse themselves in the culture of Italy and be less like a tourist. We have brought together some of the most useful […]
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Guided tours are the best way to travel
Your holidays are important to you and it can often be stressful planning and organising, making sure that transfers and transport is in place and that you get to see the attractions that are the most important to you. Having a us at The Grand Tour […]
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When is the best time to plan your trip?
With the summer holidays over, everyone has returned to work and the children are back at school. There is always that ‘blue’ feeling as the summer months are leaving us behind and we creep towards autumn. But it is the best time of year to start […]
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Italy in August
The summer month of August in Italy. Many Italians will take their vacations, sometimes taking the entire month off. In terms of the tourist season, cities will tend to see a drop in tourists as people escape the cities and head to the coast. If you […]
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Travelling around Italy: Transportation ideas
A lot of tourists are choosing to have a multi-centred holiday, with sometimes having 2 or more towns or cities to visit. A key part of your holiday will be planning how you are going to travel from place to place. There are different ways to […]
0 Read MoreEtiquette when visiting Italy
When visiting another country, it is always best to understand what a tourist can and shouldn’t do to avoid a fine or upsetting the locals. Here, we have a few tips for you. General Travel Tips Dress appropriately, even if you’re not planning on visiting a […]
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Discover the Gardens of Italy
The Gardens of Italy A 7 day itinerary DAY ONE – ARRIVAL IN ROME There are 2 airports for Rome, Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) and Ciampino. Rome Fiumicino (Airport code: FCO) is the main airport and it is more than likely that you will be […]
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