Carnevale is one of Italy’s biggest winter festival, celebrated in every town from the end of January. All over Italy you can found masquerade balls, costume parties and parades along the streets and in the squares. Masks, sweets and having fun are the most important things during Carnival: it’s a chance to be happy and cheerful, to dress up in costumes, even if you are not a child anymore! Continue reading
Epiphany is national holiday in Italy, and is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God as a human being in Jesus Christ. Is the commemoration of the manifestation of Christ, and of the Adoration of the Magi. In popular folklore, the “Befana” is an old lady riding a broomstick through the air. On the Eve of January 6 th, the Befana visits children and leavecandies and presents in their socks, if they have been good, or lump of sugar coal and dark candies, if they had been bad. Continue reading
The last day of 2017 is coming, if you are in Rome and have not decided what to do yet, here are some ideas of what you can find in the Eternal city!
Valentine’s Day! There’s not a better place to be in this day than Rome, one of the most romantic cities in the world, and the cradle of the myth.
The first legend about the Saint, and perhaps the best known, began when the Emperor Claudius II “The Cruel”, cancelled marriages and engagements in Rome, to convince men to leave their cities and join war. The priest Valentine defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, he was sentenced to have his head cut off on the 14th day of February. While in prison, Valentine fell in love with his jailor’s daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”… Continue reading
Halloween is not a traditional Italian holiday, but it has become very popular in the last few years. While the main holidays are still All Saints’ Day (November 1st) and All Souls’ Day (November 2nd), the custom of celebrating the night of Halloween has taken hold everywhere in Italy. Continue reading
Carnevale is undoubtedly one of Italy’s biggest winter festival, celebrated in every town from the end of January, with masquerade balls, costume parties and parades taking place in streets, squares and restaurants. Continue reading
Halloween is not a traditional Italian holiday, but it has become very popular in the last few years. While the main holidays are still All Saints’ Day (November 1st) and All Souls’ Day (November 2nd), the custom of celebrating the night of Halloween has taken hold everywhere in Italy. You can find Halloween costumes and decorations on display in many shop windows and many costume parties along the cities, during the afternoon or early in the evening for children, and during the night for adults. Continue reading
Like every year, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and of Tourism (MiBACT) adheres to the European Heritage Days (EHD), promoted to strengthen and increase dialogue and exchange in cultures among the European nations. It is an important occasion to reaffirm the central role of culture in the dynamics of the Italian society. Continue reading
Pope Francis opens Castel Gandolfo’s doors to the public, permitting for the first time access to the Apostolic Palace and Pontifical Villas, for a century inaccessible Summer papal residences. Continue reading
On June 29th the Church celebrates the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, and patron Saints of the Eternal City.
In Rome it is a public holiday: shops, schools, banks and public offices will be closed. Continue reading
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A 4-hour car and driving tour with certified guide to the discovery of art, history and religion of the smallest state in the world.
This excursion is designed to enjoy the highlights of Rome and its Monuments after the sun has set.
Explore thousands of years of Roman history as you pass the city’s ancient landmarks.
Our authorised private guide will lead you through these underground tunnels, rich in early Christian symbolism.
Full-day driving tour with walking guide on request in the natural and artistic beauty of the small medieval villages outside Rome.
Discover the Roman Villa Adriana and the Renaissance Villa D’Este, two splendid villas from two different ages.
Driving along the Sorrentina and Amalfi coasts, directed at SW of Mt. Vesuvius not far from the gulf of Naples
Guided Tour in the Roman town known throughout the world for its tragic destruction, spectacular view of the Gulf of Naples
A splendid excursion through the picturesque Tuscan countryside towards the beauties of Pisa and Florence.
The embodiment of a medieval city, built around the Piazza del Campo, Siena was devised as a work of art that blends into the surrounding landscape.
A full-day driving and waling tour in the medieval town, fortress and museums of San Gimignano.
Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano... Discover of the most famous wines produced in this wonderful region.
