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ITALY SENSES TOUR
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What is a “Senses” Tour?
Collect moments, not things. In this age of enlightenment, many travelers are drawn to our new approach to travel: Senses Tours. With an emphasis on flexibility and personalization, Senses Tours are designed around the client’s individual tastes.
All five senses are awakened through art, community, culinary creations, culture, history, music, nature, self-awareness, and wellness. Carefully curated experiences are laced together to create a travel tapestry that inspires new awareness within yourself and your travel companions. Do as little or as much as you like with your valuable time. With the help of our expert travel advisors, come home rejuvenated and appreciative of the planet we call home.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
ACCOMMODATIONS IN ITALY
No one size fits all in a country like Italy. From charming family run boutique hotels to wine estates and farm houses to deluxe hotels and villas, we have you covered with the personal connections to make you feel right at home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3224″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Villa Franca Positano
Perfectly situated on a hill between the craggy cliff tops and the glinting Mediterranean Sea, HVF Villa Franca Positano is romantic Italy at its most ravishing. With the picturesque cobbled piazzas of Positano and two blissful beaches just steps away, this stylish hilltop retreat offers the chance to check out from reality and absorb the glamor and gorgeousness of the ever-enchanting Amalfi Coast.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3239″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Castillo Banfi Tuscany
Strategically positioned just over 12 miles from the town of Brunello and 44 miles from Siena or, in the opposite direction, the marvelous Tuscan seaside, Il Borgo offers the pleasure of living and discovering Tuscany at its most authentic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3238″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Relais Santa Croce Florence
The former Ciofi Jacometti Palace in the heart of Florence, restored in a manner that faithfully respects its architecture and original frescoes, is home to the Relais Santa Croce. It is an ideal setting, both charming and intimate, just a stone’s throw from the city’s main attractions. The magnificent rooms and suites with views of the rooftops and Basilica combine period furniture with contemporary design, elegant details and a sumptuous finish. The attentive, impeccable service gives the impression of being welcomed into a private residence.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3237″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Hotel Degli Aristi Rome
The new luxury 4 Star Hotel degli Artisti is well situated in the lovely neighborhood of the Ludovisi district on the Pincian Hill, next to the best sights of Rome such as the Spanish Steps with the renowned historic shopping streets of Rome’s Via Condotti and the famous and luxurious Via Veneto. Within easy reach from the Hotel you can find the enchanting Villa Borghese, the heart shaped public park of the city Fontana di Trevi Fontana del Tritone, the centerpiece of Piazza Barberini, built in 1643.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3246″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Tuscany Villa
We work with the best villa network in Italy and can provide everything from a quaint Tuscan farmhouse to a modern, deluxe villa that is fully staffed for your vacation experience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3236″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Le Grotte della Civita Cave Hotel
Le Grotte della Civita is placed in the oldest part of the Sassi, the CIVITA, facing the spectacular Murgia park and its rock-hewn churches. It comprises 18 rooms and an ancient church, the “Cripta della Civita”, now used as a common area, all renovated to retain their original features.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1559591028098{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vcex_button url=”https://www.generationgotravel.com/contact/” size=”large” style=”flat” align=”center” color=”orange” custom_color=”#ffffff” custom_hover_background=”#2eb2a6″]Start Planning Your Italian Senses Tour Today[/vcex_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Sites & Activities on the Amalfi Coast
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Enjoy a private yacht experience taking in one of the most breathtaking places in Italy, the Amalfi Coast including Capri with your private skipper. We will pass Amalfi, Positano, the Islands of Li Galli and Nerano a beautiful village nicknamed “The Syrenuse Village” which was a place that the Greeks were so fascinated by that they believed Sirens lived there, and last but not least the amazing Island of Capri. (history, culture, nature)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3248″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Path of the Gods Hike
Not without reason, the locals have rhetorically baptized this path “Sentiero degli Dei.” Walking across the mountainside at the feet of the Sant Angelo a Tre Pizzi mountain, one can admire one of the most enchanting panoramas in the world. It offers outstanding views on Praiano, Positano, Li Galli islets & Capri with its Faraglioni rocks. It goes into tunnels of olm –oak and strawberry trees surrounded by the typical Mediterranean bush; it crosses wild precipices, full of caves and small vineyards where ped’e palomma grapes are obtained. (planted in the times of the Magna Graecia). You will arrive at the very nice village of Nocelle and the Monte Pertuso (Hole mountain). (history, nature, wellness)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3234″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Dinner at La Sponda
La Spondarestaurant (* guide Michelin) is lit by four hundred candles that create an unforgettable atmosphere. The cuisine is based on local, fresh ingredients and is inspired by the Mediterranean tradition. Matteo Temperini is a young chef from Tuscany. He joined Le Sirenuse in 2008 and became Executive Chef in 2009. His passion towards the Mediterranean flavors, born during his years with Alfonso Iaccarino, is fully expressed in his menu. In 2012 he obtained his first Michelin star. (culinary)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3236″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Cave Hotels & Trekking UNESCO Matera (European Captial of Culture)
Historic Apennine village, Matera can be found in the south of Italy and is world famous because of its Sassi quarters, a stunning and well preserved example of a village where hundreds of caves were turned into dwellings, churches and palaces. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993, the Sassi represent a unique hamlet throughout Italy: the earliest inhabitants date back to the stone and bronze age, in the middle ages it boasted several monastic communities and later became a vibrant farming center. (history, nature, wellness)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3233″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Candlelight Dinner in the XIII Century Rock Hewn Church in Matera
Dining in this unique space – a deconsecrated church carved out of rock – is a once in a lifetime experience and particularly romantic. With Dozens of lit candles, an open fire and classical music; this once sacred space becomes an enchanting dining room where you can discover new flavors and enjoy the Chef’s passion and local cuisine. (culinary, history)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3232″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Florence Culinary Tour
You will be treated to a very special culinary tour. Our local guide will take you to the main Food Market of Florence where one has the opportunity not only to learn more about the hearty Florence and Tuscan cuisine but also to experience this lively area of the city, a real feast for the eyes! Taste some crunchy local focaccia, have a slice of prosciutto, try the home made ribollita while walking around with a nice glass of Chianti wine. We will enjoy a stop at 4 different local eateries, to have you ‘taste your way through Florence’ (culinary)
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Stay at a villa, castle, or farmhouse and eat and drink your way through Tuscany with private guides, chefs, and winemakers!
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Discover the cities best works of art and other lesser known gems with a local art historian.
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Set off for an afternoon ride through the Tuscan countryside stopping at vineyards, farms, and quaint cafes.
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Visit one of the most ancient and prestigious silk producers in Florence, where the traditional art of silk weaving found its natural home and flourished in the Fourteenth century bringing prestige to the city and wealth to its merchants. The silk woven in Florence reached its peak during the heir of the Medici. (art, culture, history)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3213″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Sienna with a Private Guide
Siena is a charming medieval town surrounded by fourteenth century walls. Stroll through the old town’s financial area, admiring it’s palace which is the headquarters of the oldest bank in Europe. We will then continue on to the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, where the Palio horserace takes place each year in July and August and where we will admire the old Roman Forum. Our visit will continue with a visit to the Duomo, a definite breathtaking cathedral with its sculptures and paintings by some of the most famous arts such as Donatello, Michelangelo and Bernini not to mention the facade which was built in two different stages. The lower part in polychrome marble around 1284 built in Tuscan Gothic style by Giovanni Pisano instead work on the upper part resumed in 1376 under the direction of Giovanni di Cecco. (art, history, culture)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3250″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Hot Hair Balloon Ride
Soar over the Tuscan countryside with champagne and local cheese and meats.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1559591028098{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vcex_button url=”https://www.generationgotravel.com/contact/” size=”large” style=”flat” align=”center” color=”orange” custom_color=”#ffffff” custom_hover_background=”#2eb2a6″]Start Planning Your Italian Senses Tour Today[/vcex_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Sites & Activities in Rome
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Today we will enjoy a fantastic tour of Rome by Vespa –with our private driver, we will have the easiest and most comfortable way to enjoy discovering the best of the hidden jewels of Rome as well as the centre of the city where cars are not allowed-Duration: A trip across the centuries, with breathtaking views of Rome , a city that never fails to stun. Crossing the city in the saddle of a vintage Vespa –the very embodiment of post-war Italy and a bike that is admired all over the world, an indescribable experience. The tour passes by the most interesting and significant monuments that the Eternal City has to offer. (history)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3230″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Private Vatican City Tour before Opening Hours
This is an exceptional experience for those who want to see the Vatican in an incomparable way! You’ll be among the first to enter and you will have all the time and space to enjoy the wonders of the Sistine Chapel before the crowds flood in. (history, culture)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3219″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Rome by Night
The Eternal City comes alive at night. Your guide will show you some of Rome’s most famous landmarks lit up with stops that only the locals know along the way for food and drink! (history, culinary, culture)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Sites & Activities in Milan
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Did you ever think to prepare some great Homemade Pasta for you, your family and friends? Today you will enjoy and learn all the secrets and recipes to become a real Italian pasta expert! We will prepare some great dishes that are typical dishes of The Lombardy Region together with tastings of cheese from our valleys and of course a delicious bottle of wine cannot be left out! After working for years in deluxe hotels, Daniela and Alessandro have decided to share their passion with you and during the lesson they will share all their secrets while enjoying an amazing view of the lake. (culinary)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3217″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Hidden Milan
Your first stop will be one of the most hidden and unexpected churches in the city: San Bernardino alle Ossa, where the chapel is completely decorated with human bones…creepy! Head to Casa Lodi, a restaurant which serves specialties from farms located in the area of Lodi, not far from Milan.Here you will taste a lavish variety of cheese and cold cuts and local wine. Continiue your stroll through the lesser known areas of the heart of the city passing by the old Pinaconteca Ambrosiana and Piazza San Sepolcro, where the forum of the Roman city was located and learn from your guide about the foundation of the city. The last stop will be at De Santis, a charming eatery known for its world class panninis. (culinary, culture, history)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3229″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Dine at Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone Restaurant
The atmosphere that reigns supreme entering this historic restaurant, in the center of the fashion district, is a dynamic mix of art, fashion and history. (art, culinary)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3245″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Visit Basilica and Doges Palace
A magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the center of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. (art, history)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3244″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Enjoy a Walking Tour of Verona with Our Local Expert Guide
Our tour today will take us on a stroll through the city of Verona to discover the main highlights this amazing city has to offer. We will admire the Arena, which was completed around 30 AD and it is the third largest in Italy, the 14th Century Castel Vecchio, the Gavi Arch, built in the 1st Century AD, and the Bosari Gate, an archway at the end of Corso Portoni Borsari just to name a few. We will also view Romeo’s house as well as Juliet’s house and also the Scala family’s mountainside graves before dining at a quaint eatery with the locals. (culture, history)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3228″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Food & Wine Stroll of Venice
Explore the cafés and cicchetti bars, delve into an authentic side of Venetian culture and of course, enjoy lots of tastings along the way. We will stroll through the area where the famous Rialto Market is held (mornings only) discovering the charming alleyways named after the foods and other items that have been sold there for centuries. Enjoy cicchetti of crostini, fritti and Venetian panini alongside prosecco, the popular “bubbly” of the Veneto region, and tastings of both red and white local wine. Once you’ve had your fill and snacked as the Venetians do, it’s time to finish your meal as the Italians do… with coffee! At a café, enjoy coffee and grappa, a local “digestive” liquor. (culinary, culture)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3242″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Photographic Jeep Safari and Hiking from Brunate to Torno with your Private Guide
Climb to Brunate by funicular to appreciate some of the most striking panoramic views of Lake Como. An open Jeep with private driver will take you from the Bellavista up to the Lighthouseof S.Maurizio, with stops along the way to make excellent photographs. The Voltiano Lighthouse is a monument that dominates the city of Como built in 1927. It can be accessed inside the 33 meter high towerenjoy a 360 ° view that includes the Alps and the Po Valley. Stop to taste the typical local dishes such as polenta and cheese, mushrooms and Brasato (wine marinated meat). After lunch your guide will lead you to the entrance of Strada Regia, an ancient path rather flat in the woods that leads from Brunate to the quaint village of Torno. Along the promenade there are glimpses of the lake, crossing ancient hamlets made of stones houses. Once in Torno, begin a long descent of stone steps, to the lake shore. (culinary, history, nature, wellness)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Italian Festivals
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The Madonna Bruna festival, on July 2 in Matera, is one of the most interesting processions we’ve ever seen. The procession has a surprise ending, and, late at night before heading to your cave hotel (yes, that’s right), there’s a spectacular fireworks display over the sassi of Matera. It’s a really beautiful sight.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3226″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Siena Palio Festival
Siena’s palio competition is held July 2 and August 16 each year. In the first race, 10 of the 17 contrade, districts, compete. Each district has their own jockey and a horse assigned at random.
In August the other 7 contrade race along with 3 from the first race. Riders race around the inside of Siena’s central square, Piazza del Campo. The actual race lasts only about 90 seconds but it’s very dangerous and exciting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3225″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Andrea Bocelli Live in Lajatico
Spend a memorable evening participating in the most anticipated event of the year, the concert that comes to life every year in the native hills of the Maestro Andrea Bocelli in Lajatico, in the province of Pisa in the heart of Tuscany. In the corner of the stunning natural amphitheater, Teatro del Silenzio (Theatre of Silence), the Italian tenor will give life to the next concert event of the summer, called “Ali di libertà” (“Wings of Freedom”), scheduled on July 25th and 27th 2019.
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Spend a memorable evening participating in the most anticipated event of the year, the concert that comes to life every year in the native hills of the Maestro Andrea Bocelli in Lajatico, in the province of Pisa in the heart of Tuscany. In the corner of the stunning natural amphitheater, Teatro del Silenzio (Theatre of Silence), the Italian tenor will give life to the next concert event of the summer, called “Ali di libertà” (“Wings of Freedom”), scheduled on July 25th and 27th 2019.
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Italy’s cities and small towns are known for their summer concerts held throughout the country in parks and town squares.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3240″ img_size=”1482 x 988″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Carnavale Venice
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