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Raphael Tapestries in the Vatican Pinacoteca
Raphael Tapestries in the Vatican Pinacoteca: a quick look. The Raphael Tapestries and the cartoons that form the initial designs from which they were made are, commissioned by Pope Leo X in 1515 their intended home was the lower walls of the Sistine […]
0 Read MoreCaravaggio- Seven Works of Mercy – Quarantine Talks by Mario Bernardi
Caravaggio Seven Works of Mercy a Virtual Guided Tour Quarantine Talks by Mario Bernardi Today we start this new virtual series with a Masterpiece by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, aka Caravaggio, The Seven Works of Mercy in the Chapel of the Pio Monte della Misericordia […]
1 Read MoreQuarantine Talks by Mario Bernardi – Virtual Private Guided Tours
Travel is now banned in most parts of the world and it may be months before we can start travelling again. But the best part of travel is indeed the anticipation that comes with travel planning, and because of that here at The Grand Tour we […]
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Dear Traveler, The World, and Italy in particular, in a state of crisis with a countrywide quarantine because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The economy is sagging. The travel and tourism industry is struggling and, as a result, so is The Grand Tour Europe Ltd. As our customers […]
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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 […]
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Cancellation Policy during the New Coronavirus Outbreak
We have updated our cancellation policy due to the COVID-19 outbreak Following the events of the Covid19 Epidemic, we want to reassure all our travellers that we have put measures in place for you to be able to have peace of mind to keep planning and […]
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Covid-19, Coronavirus in Italy 2020
COVID19 Outbreak & Italy Travel We have updated our cancellation policy for out clients, you can read about it here: The Grand Tour – updated cancellation policy What is coronavirus? The coronavirus, officially named as Covid-19, is a respiratory illness that belongs in the same […]
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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Dragoman – your personal, official tour guide
The Grand Tour Europe will design and organise your personalised trip, just for you. We will be your own personal dragoman. ‘Dragoman’ – a little history Originally, Dragomans were official interpreters, translators and guides that were able to speak western languages and had scholarly language training […]
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Valentine’s Day Ideas in Italy
Great inspiration for Valentine’s Day in Rome, Venice and Verona Italy has hundreds of Romantic towns, hilltop villages and beautiful sublime scenery but three places are our top choices for romantic escapes: whether it is a romantic weekend or you are looking at a place to […]
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