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Gubbio

Gubbio is a small town in the Umbria region, recognized as the green heart of Italy. The small town is situated on a hill and is well recognized for the beautiful middle age towers and high defensive walls. Saint Francis spent much of his time in this small town where the legend of the wolf and the saint took place. Once the saint was praying in the woods and met a giant wolf, whom mesmerized by the prayer of the Saint decided to lay gently at his feet. Many take pilgrimages to Gubbio yearly to walk in the steps of the same paths in the countryside of Gubbio as Saint Francis. The town had a difficult past due to its strategic position in the center of Italy and many have fought to rule over it. It is a must-see-place for all those ones who look for deep understanding of nature combined with medieval architecture. And of course, we will not forget the typical cuisine and the curious unsalted bread, which derives from the tradition of the Church during the times of an overpowering Pope.

Spello

Spello, a charming town in Umbria. is considered one of the most beautiful hillside towns in Perugia. There are two medieval villages in Spello with breathtaking views that overlook the Umbrian plain all the way from Perugia to Spoleto. Spello is a sweet, cozy and peaceful town, 15 minutes from Assisi, with historic and legendary churches dating back to the 12th and 13th century. Spello is also famed for its elegant restaurants known for their succulent Umbrian cuisine and highly praised for their fine wine from the wine producing region of Montefalco. We invite you to consider exploring this enchanting, off the beaten path and extraordinary hillside town of Italy…

Assisi

Giotto, S. Francesco riceve le stigmate, Assisi. Basilica Superiore

Home to one of the most “famous” saints of Christianity, Assisi is well known due to the life and memory of Saint Francis, a monk of the XIIIth century who founded the monastic order of the Franciscans. Along with abandoning his personal life pursuits  and refusing his family inheritance, Francis discovered faith and retired in the green hills sourrounding Perugia and Assisi to contemplate God through Nature and the animals. One story shares that Francesco was called by his father in front of a tribunal, where he took off his clothes and professed his devout commitment to the Church. The local Bishop at that point covered Francis, and by doing so, declared him a new member of the Christian community. From that moment, Francis represented an example of solidarity, compassion and piety towards his faith and humanity. At the end of his life he requested to be buried in the small chapel of Assisi, the location where he took his last breath. At the beginning of the XXth century Pio XII declared him and Saint Caterina da Siena official saints of Italy. Today, we have the gift of the small church of Francesco and the beautiful Cathedral that has been built in his honor to admire, contemplate upon and fully understand the spirit and appreciation of Italy and the Vatican toward this amazing life and character.

Perugia

This small town is the center of Umbria region in the heart of Italian country. Perugia is home to several universities, and is renowned for its student population that crowds the narrow streets of the medieval town all year long. The astonishing Etruscan Walls are just one of the many historical spots to be visited during one of our tours to Perugia. The city has warred and contended against the Vatican throughout the centuries. Today, remnants of this battle can be found in the bread… Why the bread? Because the Peruginis refused to pay the Church tax for salt, and they stopped using the salt in their bread. And for this reason, today people from this city still eat bread without salt in remembrance of the independence they pursued through such harsh economical battles. The city was built by Etruscans far way in the past approximately in the X th century BC and still today Perugia’s infrastructure (the main streets that was developed by Etruscans) are the same of the past centuries. Perugia is a pivotal and significant location to visit many other towns of this beautiful region. When is the best time to see Perugia? The Springtime! The enormous woods and forests all along the city are filled with blossoms of vibrant and animated flowers. One amazing “natural” show is in the Colfiorito Valley, where thousands of flowers blossom at the same time, offering to the visitors the impression of a rainbow in the valley. Colfiorito Valley is close to the town of Assisi, where Saint Francis used to pray.

Venice

Ah, Venice… is undoubtedly the most romantic city of the world! The city has been built into the lagoon on the small islands that are the top north of Adriatic Sea. The long history of this city is well related to the one of the country. During the Middle Age, in fact, Venice became an important and flourishing trade port between Byzantine Empire and Europe. Its immense navy was the key of such power over the sea. The city, for this reason, is also called the Queen of the Adriatic Sea. Because of its history related to the Crusades, to Middle East specifically, the city has a peculiar architecture that mixes Arab details with Roman construction. Because of Venice’s particular charm, the city is visited every year by thousands of tourists from all over the world. The narrow streets that end in the channels where the boats are used to move around instead of cars, make of this place a unique and spectacular location, fit to set a wedding or any particular celebration. Our tours will take you to discover this city, its history, and the historical Italian culture that hides behind the fuss of the everyday routine. You will experience a special lunch within a gondola trip, and that is just one of the many things to be done in this city. Every February the city holds a spectacular carnival festival where everybody is asked to wear masks. The tradition of Carnival in Venice dates back into time, but today the happening is probably more important and meaningful than the past. The classical masks of two hundred years ago are still worn today, along with listening to some of the best Baroque of all times as Antonio Vivaldi was from this city. Vivaldi’s music is still a must hear, especially if you decide to walk the quiet calle roads in the old city of Venice.

Milan

Home to one of the greatest families of Italy, The Visconti Sforza, the city of Milan has been in the center of many disputes throughout its history due to its central positioning. Milan is a crossway between Europe and the rest of Italy. Located in North of Italy, Milan has two souls: one that talks about its past through the Duomo, the splendid churches and the Sforza Castle, and one modern, as Milan stands as the world capital for fashion and design. Milan today is one of the most important cities of the country, and this is because the Italian Wall Street is located in Milan. With its modern buildings and fashionable hotspots, you will be guided to discover the modern fashion culture of Milan. The Via Condotti is one of the most expensive streets in Italy where the major fashion designers and jewelers have at least one shop. The Prada Museum of clothes and design is another must-see place for those interested in the evolution of fashion in Italy, and in the world in the last century. But even fashion designers can be religious… also to be visited is the gothical church called the Duomo di Milano in the heart of the major squares of the city. The Sforza Castle, once a military defensive castle, is today a magnificent museum, where there is on display some of the most exquisite artifacts of the centuries past. Last but not least, a visit must be paid to the Convent of Holy Mary where Leonardo Da Vinci painted one of his masterpieces: The Last Supper of Christ.

Florence

The surrounding hills, the calmness of the river and the magnificent architecture all over the city offer a superb perspective to what art might be defined as, even today. The greatest artists of world recognized Florence as the perfect location to share their masterpieces. The Uffizi Museum is one of the many amazing locations to discover in this city, along with the Certosa monastery, the fountains… and we can go on and on.  Our tours of the city will take you around the streets of Florence in a comfortable 3 hour Walkabout. Plus, it’s possible to have a specialized guide to lead you in uncovering the infinite collection of masterpieces held in the Uffizi Museum. Our guides will make you understand the past as never before, recognizing, at the same time, the true spirit of art.

Rome

All roads lead to Rome… All roads lead to Italy. It’s our motto and it is taken from this Roman proverb because during the time of the Empire the city was very active in specifically building roads that were strategically routed, connected, and all leading to the capital of the Empire.  Some of the important history of the city has been lost in time and only through our excursions, will you discover some of Rome’s immense hidden and forgotten secrets. Home to one of the greatest empires of all times, The Romans have spread the seed of culture and citizenship all over Europe.  Today, it is vital to keep the history and the roots of Europe in its past glories alive, so that we can learn and walk informed towards the future. Rome once stood as the capital of  huge and mighty Empire (from Spain to Iraq). The architecture of the city holds a history of many centuries from IIIth century BC to the new born Republic of Italy in 1948. The presence of fascist monuments, the grandeur of the Roman Empire buildings and the historical dominance of the Church make this city one of the great wonders of the world. Today, the Vatican has its small but independent state within the city itself,  and from this location every Sunday Pope Francis blesses the population of the city as well as the entire world.

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