It is advised to get your travel insurance ASAB, as soon as you have booked. Issues can arise and they can happen anytime. If you have booked your holiday now (or in advance) and something happens that means that you are unable to travel, you might […]
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The Grand Tour Europe will design and organise your personalised trip, just for you. We will be your own personal dragoman. ‘Dragoman’ – a little history Originally, Dragomans were official interpreters, translators and guides that were able to speak western languages and had scholarly language training […]
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Great inspiration for Valentine’s Day in Rome, Venice and Verona Italy has hundreds of Romantic towns, hilltop villages and beautiful sublime scenery but three places are our top choices for romantic escapes: whether it is a romantic weekend or you are looking at a place to […]
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January Feature Tour Rome From the Dark Ages to the Baroque Splendour Half-day tour in Rome: Pietro Cavallini and Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Trastevere From the Last Judgment by Pietro Cavallini in Santa Cecilia, to the Church of S. Francesco a Ripa in quest of some […]
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Not the type of person to go on a guided tour? You might be missing out on some fabulous opportunities… Relax into the culture and learn something new Here we are writing about why guided tours are a good option, this is especially for those that […]
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Tours are great for solo travellers. There has been a surge in solo travellers and more and more people are looking to travel on their own. If you are new to solo travelling, it might be a good option to consider a guide to help you […]
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Milan is a wonderful and busy city. Known mainly for being the capital of fashion and design. It is also the leading financial centre and the most prosperous manufacturing city in Italy. The weather is often hot and humid in the summer and damp and chilly […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas and Best Wishes From The Grand Tour Europe We wish you an amazing Christmas Buon Natale Here are some other blog posts that you might be interested in: https://thegrandtoureurope.com/greetings-for-christmas-in-italian/ https://thegrandtoureurope.com/the-nativity-scene/ https://thegrandtoureurope.com/guided-tours-are-the-best-way-to-travel/ https://thegrandtoureurope.com/3-day-itinerary-in-rome/ https://thegrandtoureurope.com/10-must-do-things-in-rome/
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The Grand Tour A little History The Grand Tour saw British travellers journey to the continent between C.1550 and 1850. It was considered a rite of passage for aristocratic young men. Mainly because it was expensive to travel and it was also difficult. The young men […]
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve New years eve in Italy is also the Festa di San Silvestro – the Feast of Saint Sylvester who was Pope fro, 314 until 335. Traditionally, the day is celebrated with a dinner, Il Cenone, that features lentils and port, the Pork is represents how […]
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