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Raphael – The 500th anniversary
2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of the renowned painter, Raphael. There are impressive and celebratory exhibitions in Rome and London to celebrate the accomplishments of Raphael’s art. Raphael, born Raffaello Sanzio, is one of the masters of the Renaissance style in Italy. At […]
0 Read MoreGet travel insurance ASAB
It is advised to get your travel insurance ASAB, as soon as you have booked. Issues can arise and they can happen anytime. If you have booked your holiday now (or in advance) and something happens that means that you are unable to travel, you might […]
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Why guided tours are great
Not the type of person to go on a guided tour? You might be missing out on some fabulous opportunities… Relax into the culture and learn something new Here we are writing about why guided tours are a good option, this is especially for those that […]
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2020 with The Grand Tour Europe
The Grand Tour A little History The Grand Tour saw British travellers journey to the continent between C.1550 and 1850. It was considered a rite of passage for aristocratic young men. Mainly because it was expensive to travel and it was also difficult. The young men […]
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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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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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 […]
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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