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unconventional tours

Travel in style through Italy's iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and vibrant cities, from the romantic canals of Venice to the historic ruins of Rome


 

 


Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Castel del Monte was built by Emperor Federico II in the thirteenth century, 18 km from the town of Andria, Puglia.


If you have decided to be inspired by Umbria, and you are looking for a luxury vacation villa to rent in this region, but you don’t know which is the best area, here you will find some useful information on this beating green heart in the centre of Italy.


A place for leisure and a symbol of power for the aristocratic families of the past, the labyrinth has always amused and enchanted its visitors with its treacherous paths.


Otranto, facing towards the east, with its castle and cathedral, is one of the most important witnesses of the Apulian Romanesque.


11 miles long, where Tuscany meets Umbria, the Niccone valley or also called ‘Valle del Niccone’, owes its name to the Niccone stream, a tributary of the Tiber, which is located between Umbertide and Cortona.


More and more places of art and culture are taking numerous initiatives in order to show their treasures to homebound visitors. Not sure where to start? We recommend to start your virtual tour from these unmissable museums


If you visit Italy for the second or third time, it is really worth discovering Ravenna, where you can find culture, relaxation and amusement.


Lucca is a city of Roman foundation and purely medieval, as it still bears witness to the walls of its beautiful Old Town.


Medieval villages and castles. But also mines, olive groves and lagoons. This is Tuscany, a region of a thousand villages, rich in history and art. Enjoy the secret and authentic Tuscany with our selection of the best places to see off the beaten track, away from the crowd.


The Nuragic complex in Barumini is one of the largest and well preserved Nuragic compounds, therefore it is the most important archeological site of Sardinia. Barumini is the name of the village where it is located in the central-south region of Sardinia.


Discover the best trekking parks in Tuscany and dive into nature!


Li Galli archipelago or "of the Mermaids", where Ulysses, the protagonist of Homer's Odyssey, managed to resist the siren song by being tied to the mast of his ship, on the advice of the sorceress Circe. And where the Argonauts were saved thanks to the sound of Orpheus' lyre, which emitted sounds ...