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Best of Italy

Milan Cathedral facade 17 days The Best of Italy Tour is a suggested itinerary with departure in Milan and arrival in Rome, and that has a duration of 17 days.

This Italy tour provides a good picture of Italy, with escorted excursions in Rome, Venice and Florence. The Coliseum, Vatican and the Leaning Tower in Pisa are all included. A private canal tour is also included in Venice. Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, Umbria, Lazio, Veneto, Lombardy are some of the regions visited. On this itinerary, you will have the chance to visit both very popular (not to be missed) sites, and some other sites that are inaccessible to large group tours or independent travelers. italy luxury private tour guide

This privately guided and chauffeured tour in Italy can be redesigned to suit your specific interests, needs or timeframe and plan your tour according to your preferred itinerary. Unless you wish otherwise, your guide will take you to:

Milan - Padua - Chianti Hills - Lake Garda - Bergamo - Venice - Bologna - Florence - Verona - Siena - Lucca - San Gimignano - Pisa - Todi - Perugia - Assisi - Lake Trasimeno - Rome

Our local guide will introduce you to the mystery of the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi

Best of Italy Tour - 17 Day Itinerary
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Suggested itinerary with departure from Milan and arrival in Rome

Milan:

Your very own A La Carte Italy Tours chauffeur picks you up from Milan international airport (either Linate or Malpensa). Travel to Milan center. Visit Milan Cathedral; the Duomo is built in the gothic style and is the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world. Window-shop in the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery and see the exterior of La Scala Opera-House opened in 1778. Overnight in Milan.

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Enjoy a personally guided tour of the Milan cathedral.

Experience a private guided tour of the second largest church in Italy; the Milan cathedral. View its Gothic style façade with neoclassical detailing, walk on the roof and view its largest 350 foot tall spire.

Drive from Milano to Verona :

Pinacoteca di Brera (collections of Italian paintings), Sforzesco Castle (interesting fortress), Church Santa Maria delle Grazie with "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci. Then, your A La Carte™ Italy Tour minivan takes you on a short drive to Bergamo, a city with eight hundred years of musical tradition. Visit Bergamo: Piazza Vecchia is the beginning of our short walk in the ancient Upper Town. Then on to Verona; see the Piazza dei Signori and Juliet's House, the gothic palace of the Capulets. The Bra square next to the arenas, the setting for the famous Summer Festival shows in Verona. 2 nights in Verona area.

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The Piazza Vecchia is a cafe-lined stone square in Bergamo.

Your Best of Italy tour will lead you today to a private guided walk on the Piazza Vecchia in Bergamo.

Lake Garda:

Panoramic tour of the largest lake in Italy. See the town of Sirmione, on a small peninsula at the bottom of Lake Garda. Not far away, the Punta di San Vigilio is certainly one of the most romantic sites on the lake, with its olive and cypress trees. With the assistance of your A La Carte Italy Tours guide, enjoy the magnificent panorama of the lake, with the mountains to the north. Town of Malcesine, with its 14th century castle. From there, our guide will lead you to Monte Baldo, reached by cable car. This area is also called the garden of Europe, because of the significant heritage flora. Picturesque township of Limone sul Garda. Stop at Gardone Riviera, a small tourist resort with a peaceful lakeside promenade. In the evening, your guide will organize local wine tasting. 2nd night in Verona area.

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Experience the luxury of the Punta di San Vigilio.

Enjoy the Punta di San Vigilio on Lake Garda, and its romantic cypress and olive trees. Then, travel on to the township of Monte Baldo and experience the heritage flora of the 'Garden of Europe'.

Padova:

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Today, we leave Verona. A walking tour in Padua leads to the Scrovegni chapel (frescoes by Giotto). Padova is the city of St Anthony. It is delightful, with arcaded streets, historic squares and bridges over the Bacchiglione river. Later, as we have traveled to Venice, we start with a short city walk, custom made for A La Carte Italy Tours, to get acquainted with the city known as the most serene. St Mark's Basilica has five domes, a balustrade decorated by a group of bronze horses, impressive portals. The Doges Palace and its arcades and the famous Bridge of Sighs. It is said that the bridge gained its name from the prisoners that were taken through it to their cells, and sighed at their last view of beautiful Venice. 2 nights in Venice.

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In Padova, view Giotto's frescoes at the Scrovegni chapel. Then, let your driver take you to Venice and explore the Italo-Byzantine architecture of the Basilica of Saint Mark; one of the most famous churches in Italy.

Venice:

This morning, your private guide will organize a private water taxi for a canal tour. The water taxis are sleek polished wooden boats with open air and undercover seating. These crafts are built by a Venetian family, which also manufactures water ambulances, fire boats, police boats and other specific vessels. Although the canals of Venice are beautiful and full of history, they are not only a tourist attraction: Venice is a city of 300,000 inhabitants, and they all rely on water-based transportation and services, since there are no cars on the island city. A fascinating tour, run at your own pace, with possible stops for photographs. Only A La Carte™ Italy Tour offers such a personalized tour. After the boat ride, it's time for a leisurely stroll. Admire the Rialto Bridge. It is a stone bridge, with shops on both sides, built in 1591; in fact, a replica of a previous wooden bridge. Later along our walk, see the Santa Maria dei Frari church, and the Palazzo Querini Stampalia with a fantastic gallery. Experience a vaporetto ride to Murano Island and see how a glass blowing factory operates. To conclude the day, a private gondola ride with music and songs is maybe an idea? 2nd night in Venice.

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Basilica of San Petronio is the fourth largest church in Italy.

Take a luxury tour of the canals of Venice by private water taxi, and view the famous Rialto bridge. Visit the Gothic style Santa Maria dei Frari church, and the artworks at the Palazzo Querini Stampalia.

Bologna:

This is the end of our 2-night stay in Venice. We are back into our minivan. Relax and see the passing landscapes as we cross the Po river Plain. Stop in Bologna, a city with a population of 400,000, the capital city of Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The cuisine of Bologna is world famous, and we will experience that during lunch. The local cuisines of Italy are part of all A La Carte Italy Tours itineraries. Bologna has Europe's oldest university, founded in the 11th century. The Piazza Santo Stefano and Piazza Maggiore (squares) are pleasant areas to observe locals' everyday life. On the Piazza Maggiore, see the Basilica of San Petronio with its famous sundial and Bolognini Chapel. On the Piazza del Nettuno (Neptune Square), admire the Fountain of Neptune (1563). Then, the highway trip from Bologna to Florence is quite scenic, as the motorway borders a National Park (Parco Regionale Storico di Monte Sole). 5 nights in Florence / Fiesole / Chianti area (depending on your preference, you will be accommodated in the city center, in a delightful nearby village, or in the Tuscan countryside in the Chianti wine producing area).

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The Basilica of San Petronio is the fifteenth largest church in the world.

Your private tour of Bologna will allow you to experience the city's world famous cuisine. Your guide will also take you to view the gothic style Bolognini chapel and the sun-dial at the Basilica of San Petronio.

Florence:

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We dedicate the day to a tour of Florence. As with all our other tours, this one is made exclusively for you, and is unique to A La Carte™ Italy Tour. The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is our departure point for the city walking tour. It is Florence's cathedral. Its building started in 1296. It is made of marble of various colors. Nearby, the 14th century Palazzo Vecchio is a fortress-shaped town hall. It is located on the Piazza della Signoria square. The Loggia della Signoria is located on the same square. It features allegorical figures, a statuary and wide arches that were admired by Michelangelo. Next door, there is also a copy of Michelangelo's David. The original can be seen at the Accademia Gallery. We'll also have a look at the Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) with the with tomb of Michelangelo. 2nd night in Florence / Fiesole / Chianti area.

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View the renaissance style arches and sculptures at the Loggia della Signoria.

In Florence, your personal guide will take you on a private tour of the city's luxurious marble cathedral, the nearby 14th Century Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia della Signoria; where you can view an open-air gallery of Renaissance style sculptures.

Chianti Hills:

It is time to travel to the famous Tuscan hills and Chianti wine birthplace. Your A La Carte Italy Tours chauffeur takes you on a private discovery of this heritage area. Greve is a town in the Chianti area. It has an "out the beaten track" feel, although it is only 20 miles away from Florence. There is a Franciscan monastery, and a square that is actually... triangular in shape (not a very common occurrence on the Old Continent). Nearby, the tiny hilltop village of Montefioralle dates back to 931 AD. It is famous for its wines. After a typical lunch during which your A La Carte Italy Tours guide will introduce you to the specificities of local produce, visit a wine cellar to learn more about the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita label, the Chianti Classico, Chianti Superiore and Chianti Classico Riserva wines, the straw basket bottles, the Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Malvasia bianca grapes. 3rd night in Florence / Fiesole / Chianti area.

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Italy is home to world famous Chianti hills, which you are going to explore with your private driver-guide.

Your personally guided tour of the Tuscan hills will allow you to experience luxurious enoteche and sample famous wines. You will also travel to the historic town of Greve where you can visit a Franciscan monastery.

Pisa:

Traveling to Pisa and its Leaning Tower, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your private A La Carte™ Italy Tour guide will point out the wonders of the Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square), baptistery and cemetery. The Leaning Tower is in fact a bell tower next to the church. It began leaning early after the construction in 1173, because the foundations had been improperly prepared. Your A La Carte Italy Tours minivan takes you then to Lucca, a city dating back to the Etruscan times. Lucca is famous for its walls that surround the historic part of the city. You will have the opportunity to explore the Cathedral, the Church of San Michele in Foro, the Guinigi Tower. This tower was built for the Guinigi family in 14th century. It has gothic style windows. A distinct feature are the oak trees growing on the roof. It was a tradition to plant oak tres on rooftops, but few of these roofs (understandably!) survived so many centuries. 4th night in Florence / Fiesole / Chianti area.

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The Piazza Del Duomo (Cathedral square) in Pisa is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Your tour through Pisa will take you to famous UNESCO world heritage site; the Piazza del Duomo. Here you can see the medieval architecture of four famous landmarks of Italy: the baptistery, the cathedral, the cemetery, and the Campanile (leaning tower.)

San Gimignano:

Today we head into the Tuscan countryside to the very picturesque village of San Gimignano. The cathedral was built in 1148 and has breathtaking frescoes in the Siena style. The village had 70 odd tower-houses (some as high as 150 feet) as symbols of the wealth and power of their ancestral owners. In the past, other towns of Italy also had their towers, but they have mostly been destroyed; San Gimignano has preserved 14 of its towers. The village in its current form dates back to the 10th century AD, although it has much older origins dating back to pre-historic times. Your A La Carte Italy Tours guide will take you on a walk that includes the Piazza della Cisterna. It is the historic and commercial center of town. The Torre del Diavolo and Torri Ardinghelli towers, the octagonal cistern, and the torture museum are all within that square. Relax in a cafe, walk to catch more sights, or learn the infinite stories of the area. Study the local Vernaccia wine, searh for the best panoramic view from the Rocca citadel. 5th night in Florence / Fiesole / Chianti area.

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The Torre Del Diavolo is one of fourteen medieval towers in San Gimignano.

In the village of San Gimignano, you will be personally guided through the enclosed, 13th century Piazza della Cisterna. Here you view the wall of nobility houses that surrounds the most famous medieval town of Italy.

Lake Trasimeno:

Leave Tuscany and follow a scenic highway leading to Passignano sul Trasimeno. Lake Trasimeno is the largest on the Italian peninsula (Lake Garda is larger, but not on the peninsular part of Italy). You have now entered Umbria, an inland area of Italy. Although olive groves and vineyards still abound here (as in Tuscany), the local foods and customs are quite different. Enjoy some peace by this serene lake, before your A La Carte™ Italy Tour limousine-minivan takes you to Perugia. With a population of 170,000, this is Umbria's capital city. The Perugini (Perugia's inhabitants) are proud of their town, and we are going to admire the Piazza 4 Novembre (Square of November 4th) comprising the Priors' Palace, the Great Fountain and the cathedral. The Great Fountain was designed in 1278, and its sculpted panels are so valuable that the originals are on display in the Umbria national gallery, whereas the fountain only has copies of them. The Palazzo dei Priori is an impressive 13th century building with a spectacular staircase and doorway. Still on the same square, the baroque and gothic cathedral displays a ring which, according to tradition, is the Virgin Mary's wedding ring. Overnight in Assisi area.

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The peaceful lake Trasimeno is the largest on the Italian Peninsula.

Travel to Lake Trasimeno; the fourth largest lake in Italy, and encounter cormorants, kites, and kingfishers. View traditional style agricultural practices, and be guided through the ruins of Etruscan tombs on the limestone headland.

Assisi:

We start the day with a walk in Assisi. Assisi is the town of St Francis (1181-1226). St Francis had turned around the general perception of nature and wildlife, which were not highly regarded in his days. His love for animals is at the origin of legends that tell how he would preach to birds or tame wolves. He preached humility and poverty, and became such a legend after his death, that churches commemorating his life were paradoxically splendidly decorated - very much unlike what he would have liked! That splendor is the focal point of attraction in Assisi. Travel by foot to the Basilica with its 13th century frescoes. Listen to your A La Carte Italy Tours guide explanations about the Rocca Maggiore medieval castle which dominates the town. Enter the Basilica di Santa Chiara where Saint Clare of Assisi is buried. She had founded the Clare's Order of Poor Ladies and, like St Francis, was committed to poverty. Your A La Carte Italy Tours itinerary travels then to the town of Todi. The Piazza del Popolo, with the oldest town hall in Italy, the Palazzo dei Priori with its trapezoid tower, the Palazzo del Capitano in Italian Gothic, are the focal points of your city walk. The Piazza del Popolo is so beautiful and typical of Italy, that it is often used by movie productions as a background. After these visits, travel to Rome. 5 nights in Rome.

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Your guide will take you through Basilica of St Clare, where St Clare of Assisi is buried.

In Assisi, enjoy a personally guided tour through the town of St Francis. View the 13th century frescoes of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, and the relics of St Clare at the Basilica di Santa Chiara.

Rome:

On this first day in Rome, you have the opportunity to see the Piazza Venezia. This is where you can see the monument to king Victor Emmanuel II. That monument is nicknamed Il Vittoriano. Whilst many Romans consider it too grand, it does allow for an interesting view over the city. Then, let's have a walk around the iconic Trevi Fountain. Throw a coin or two or three in that fountain, and maybe a good or bad event will change your future; your A La Carte™ Italy Tour guide will advise on what to do to avoid bad luck! The Coliseum is usually the start of our discovery tour. Its alternative spelling is Colosseum, and it was so called because of a colossal statue of Nero. The statue is no longer here, but the Colosseum conserved its name. Follow your A La Carte Italy Tours guide in your amazing visit of the Coliseum. Then learn about the triumphal Arch of Constantine (built in 315 AD), and wander around the Roman Forum, between the Palatine and the Capitoline hills. This is the oldest part of Rome, with the Temple of Castor and Pollux, Temple of Saturn, Rostra (the Roman Hyde Park) and many other monuments. See the enigmatic Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verita) in the Santa Maria in Cosmedin church, with its remarkable bell tower. Further, the Capitoline Hill had been designed by Michelangelo (1475-1564). It has a Renaissance Palace housing the Capitoline Museums. Visit the museums, which feature Roman, Greek and Egyptian historic sculptures; or, if you prefer, keep walking to see more of Rome. Reach the Spanish Steps (Scalinata della Trinita dei Monti). 2nd night in Rome.

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Your private tour of Rome will take you through the Roman forum; the oldest part of Rome where you will learn about the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Castor and Pollux, and the Rostra. You will then visit the Roman Baroque style Spanish Steps; 130 steps which climb the slope between the Piazza di Spagna and the Piazza Trinita dei Monti.

Rome:

This day is dedicated to more sightseeing in Rome although, as with all our tours, it is your privilege to request last minute changes to allow you to i.e. shop or relax. Our visit of Rome continues as we see the Pantheon. This building was first erected as a Temple of all the gods, but later became a catholic church. It is famous for its Great Eye (oculus), which supplies the light to the interior. On the Piazza Navona, marvel at the baroque Fountain of Four Rivers (Fontana dei Fiumi). The people of Rome had opposed its construction in 1651, and signed petitions demanding more bread, and less baroque fountains. With your A La Carte™ Italy Tour minivan, travel to the Catacomb of Saint Callixtus (San Callisto), the official funeral area for the Roman Church. Then, explore The extensive ruins of the Baths of Caracalla (33 acres!) and imagine Romans enjoying their free time there in the 3rd century AD. Finally, enjoy the sights of the Largo di Torre Argentina with its Roman temples and the ruins of the Pompey's Theater, built in 55 BC, the world's largest theater at that time. Your A La Carte Italy Tours air conditioned minivan takes you back to your accommodation. 3rd night in Rome.

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Tour the Catacomb of Saint Callixtus; the funeral area for the Roman church.

Travel to the Catacomb of Saint Callixtus and experience 12 miles of tunnels where 16 early popes were buried. Your tour guide here will show you the early Christian art that has been scratched into the rock and depicts stories from the bible.

Vatican:

Let your A La Carte Italy Tours guide lead you across the Tiber river to the Vatican, where Latin is still the language on official documents. After having a look at the Castel Sant'Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian) and its baroque statuary, walk into the St Peter's Square. This is the heart of the Holy See state, designed by Bernini. Visit the monumental St Peter's basilica; spot the Pieta sculpture by Michelangelo. Privately escorted tour, just for you, in the Vatican Museums, where a major masterpiece is the Sistine Chapel (silenzio!), with its ceilings by Michelangelo. Only A La Carte Italy Tours gives you the opportunity to discover the Vatican on such a VIP tour. 4th night in Rome.

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View the statues of saints that stand on top of St Peter's Basilica.

Your private tour of the Vatican will take you through the trapezoid shaped, 17th Century St Peter's Square. Here you can view the statues of St Peter and St Paul, and the famous royal staircase, which links the square to the luxurious Vatican palaces.

Tivoli:

To complement our visit of Rome, let's travel for the day to nearby Tivoli about 20 miles away. It is an antique Roman town. Have a quiet stroll through the Villa d'Este, with its mannerist art features and allegorical statues. Its gardens are glorious. The Hundred Fountains, the marble nymphs and other garden features will have no secrets to you thanks to the explanations of your personal A La Carte Italy Tours guide. By visiting the Villa d'Este's gardens, you will have the feeling that you already saw these features in other gardens; this is because they have been copied all over the world ever since the villa's creation in 1572. Later, view the Villa Adriana. A totally different site, since Hadrian's Villa dates back from the 2nd century AD. Both sites are World Heritage. 5th night in Rome.

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Your trip to the Largo di Torre Argentina will guide you through Roman temples, and the stone ruins of the theatre of Pompey. The theatre was built during the Roman Republican era and dedicated in early 55 BC, and was the world's largest theatre of its time.

Rome:

On this last day of your Italy tour, you may want to have some free time for shopping. However, the guide of A La Carte™ Italy Tour is always ready to show you more Italian and Roman delights. If sightseeing is your wish, we could suggest the Piazza Venezia. The Palazzo Venezia, located on that piazza, was once the embassy of the Republic of Venice. This is a fine Renaissance building. It contains art galleries with tapestries, pottery and sculptures from the early Christian era onwards. Famous occupiers of the building were Pope Pius IV (16th century) and Mussolini. Drop-off at Rome international airport Leonardo da Vinci. This is the end of your "Best of Italy Tour".

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Hadrian's Villa is an open air museum where you can view some of Rome's finest architecture.

Experience the luxury of classical 2nd century buildings at Hadrian's Villa and be guided through Greek, Roman and Egyptian heritage including the Maritime Theatre, the hall of philosophers, and a re-creation of Hades underworld.

* B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner | A = Accommodation

Tour departures: on request - please book at least 3-6 months ahead

Best of Italy tour in 17 days - prices

Type of Accommodation

Boutique

Luxury

If your party has
2-3 passengers
price per person is

US$ 21,400

US$ 33,750

If your party has
4-6 passengers
price per person is

US$ 18,300

US$ 28,680

All prices are per person in a twin / double room,
and the currency is US dollars

To enquire or book this tour, please either fill out this form, or email us to custom@italyprivateluxury.tours at least 3-6 months ahead. Thank you!

Our prices include:

private driver-guide all along during your travel in Italy
minivan (limousine) with A/C
luggage handling
domestic flights in Italy (if mentioned in the itinerary)
train rides 1st class (if mentioned in the itinerary)
all entrance fees
accommodation (2 categories to choose from: Boutique or Luxury)
if you select Luxury accommodation, you will also have the best available "room" in that establishment ("suites" or "apartments" upon request)
continental breakfasts
light lunches (lunch is usually kept light and short so we can sightsee more)
dinners in gourmet restaurants (for a Boutique tour); or in best overall restaurants (for a Luxury tour); in all cases, dinner is a la carte (you choose any three items)
1/2 bottle per person of best local wine at dinner
all taxes and tolls

Our prices exclude:

international flights
insurance
optional activities
personal expenses

To book:

please send us an email detailing your dates and wishes to custom@italyprivateluxury.tours
or, if you prefer, please fill out the enquiry form
once you are satisfied with the suggested custom tour that we will design for you, we will ask you to pay a 30% deposit (usually between 3-12 months in advance)
the balance of the tour price (70%) is payable 60 days before the start of the tour
A La Carte Italy Tours accepts and MasterCard

Please do not send us your credit card details by email. In our correspondence, we will point you to a secure form.

Cancellations:

the 30% booking deposit is non-refundable
cancellations until 7 days before departure: 20% of balance refunded
no refund for cancellations received later

We will be happy to answer all your questions. There is no particular charge for a custom tour; if you wish a travel itinerary to suit a particular need, timeframe or interest, just ask us, and we will suggest a tour priced similarly to our advertised tours. Send us an email to custom@italyprivateluxury.tours .

Rome

Rome is the present capital of Italy and the ancient capital of the Roman Empire. Legend has it that it was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus in the year 753BC. Rome is full of ancient monuments and places of historical importance that you will discover with A La Carte Italy Tours. So, it is a great idea to travel around Rome, to get a feel of history. A person can have a look at one of Rome's most recognizable sights, the Amphitheatre or Coliseum, built in 80AD. One can also take a look at the Palantine Hill, the Santa Maria in Cosmedium, the Campidoglio, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Pantheon and the Galleria Borghese, which is said to be the most beautiful museum in Italy.

Assisi

Assisi is a hilltop town in Italy which falls under the province of Perugia, in the Umbrian region. The town of Assisi is the birth place of many famous people like Saint Francis, the founder of the Franciscan religious order; Saint Claire, the founder of Poor Clares and Saint Gabriel. The town has many historical and architecturally superb monuments. Our A La Carte Italy Tours private tour party travels to the town of Assisi to visit the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, which is also a World Heritage Site, declared by the UNESCO. The town has many other churches such as the Cathedral of San Rufino, Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Ravenna

Ravenna is an Italian city, 5 miles from the Adriatic Sea and is connected by a canal. A private luxury tour takes you around the city to see the finest Byzantine buildings in Europe, famed for their 5th and 6th century mosaics. In medieval times, Ravenna was under Guelphs and Ghibellines, a faction supporting the Pope and Roman Emperor. It was also famed by the burial tomb of Dante Alighieri, a major poet of the Middle Ages in the Church of St. Francesco.

San Gimignano

San Gimignano is a town in the province of Siena. It is known as "San Gimignano delle Belle Torri" or "San Gimignano of the Beautiful Towers". It was named after the bishop of Modena, who saved the city from Atilla the Hun. During your privately guided walk, you will enjoy this old Etruscan village noted for its Gothic architecture, medieval walls and towers. Famous masterpieces and frescoes of Ghirlandaio and Gozzoli are inside a 12th-century cathedral that was rebuilt in the 15th-century. Due to its location on the Via Francigena, the medieval affluent built tall towers, much higher than their neighbors, to showcase their wealth.

Spoleto

Spoleto is a town of Italy, in the province of Perugia, Lucrecia. A formidable citadel dominates the city, which is backed by the mountain ranges of the Apennines. The ancient Umbrian town Spoletium became Roman in 241 B.C., was destroyed by the Goths, rebuilt by Narses, and became the capital of the Lombard duchy of Spoleto. This city is visually stunning especially with the grand arches and an ampitheatre left by the Romans. It has a Romanesque cathedral built in the early 17th century. Today, it is popularized by the famous gigantic Festival dei Due Mondi, a 17-day summer feast of arts, opera, music and dance.

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