“We are all pilgrims who seek Italy”, Goethe wrote in a poem in 1790, two years after his return to Germany from his almost two-year spell in the land he had long dreamed of. But don’t worry, you do not need to be a poet, a genius or spend two years travelling through Italy to feel the same enthusiasm and capture the same memories of Italy. Even a 24 hours flight layover will give you a flavour of the boot-shaped country, that will make you fall in love with Italy, just like Goethe.
Below you will find some of our featured locations and highlight tour, although we are always happy to design custom experiences.
A TRIP TO REMEMBER! Mario made our trip to Italy and France seamless and stress free.
Our family of 4, parents and two teenagers, traveled to Europe November... read more 2021. The trip was originally scheduled for 2020. Due to the pandemic, we were not allowed to travel on our original dates. Mario was so easy to work with in adjusting our trip accordantly.
Mario planned an 11 day dream trip for us, beginning in Rome, traveling to Orvieto, Florence, Cinque Terre, Chianti, Sienna, Venice, Italy, and more. He handled all of our transportation, which was FIRST CLASS! This took a lot of stress away due to our family not speaking Italian and being from another country.
If I get to travel to Europe again, I would not hesitate to reach out to The Grand Tour of Europe to help make the most of my trip! Highly recommend!!!!
I can tell you that my ONLY GO-TO GUIDE is Mario from The Grand Tour Europe . . . . He is extremely intelligent, witty, conversant and a true Lover of Life. His enthusiasm for his subjects is a marvel—each of his tours carries a passion that makes you wonder if it is Mario’s first time in doing so because his energy and excitement are contagious.
I hope that you will not fail to use Mario and his unique and incredible guided tours. To fail to know Mario is to fail to know, and love, Italia!
After picking us up at the airport, Mario took us to an authentic trattoria... read more for our first Roman dinner. The pasta was delicious and atmosphere simply perfect.
The next day we met Mario for a food tour in the Testaccio area where only locals live and shop. A true Roman experience and a fun moment of passion and food sharing.
Last but not least, we spent our last full day in the Vatican where Mario is an incredible art specialist and in the heart of baroque Rome going from a beautiful piazza to an even more stunning basilica.
Wether you are visiting Rome for the first time or 10th time, Mario and the Grand Tour Europe are most definitely the go to agency for a genuine and brilliant Roman vacation.
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Just drop us a few lines about your upcoming trip to Italy and we will be glad to come back to you with our ideas and suggestions. You can put as many requirements as you want or just ask for inspiration, we at The Grand Tour are always happy to take any challenge!
The Grand Tour Europe Ltd
Unique Guided Tours
Boutique Tour Operator
Head Office 2 White Friars, Chester, CH11NZ, UK
Chester +441244913326
Rome +390692928173
Venice +390418876986
Registered No: 08171172
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