Things to do in Vatican City
Etiquette when visiting Italy
When visiting another country, it is always best to understand what a tourist can and shouldn’t do to avoid a fine or upsetting the locals. Here, we have a few tips for you. General Travel Tips Dress appropriately, even if you’re not planning on visiting a […]
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Discover the Gardens of Italy
The Gardens of Italy A 7 day itinerary DAY ONE – ARRIVAL IN ROME There are 2 airports for Rome, Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) and Ciampino. Rome Fiumicino (Airport code: FCO) is the main airport and it is more than likely that you will be […]
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Buona Pasqua and the Easter story
Happy Easter from The Grand Tour! We wanted to wish you Buona Pasqua. Easter in Italy: A Journey Through Faith and Tradition In Italy, Easter, or “Pasqua,” holds a prominent place in the heart of cultural and religious celebrations. As the chill of winter fades, Italy […]
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The Birth of Rome
On 21st April will be the celebration of the birth of Rome. Every year, Rome celebrates with numerous events take place around the city and if you are in Rome you will be lucky enough to be entertained and be able to see all sorts of […]
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Frequently Asked Questions 2019: Vatican and the Colosseum and Holy Week
There are always questions when visiting a new place, these answers are from the questions we get asked, but also what we know is important to our clients for them to have a smooth holiday in Rome. We have written a little about Holy Week and […]
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The nativity scenes are a tradition in Italy. Presepio, as they are called, was believed to have been the idea of St Francis of Assisi in 1223. Presepio means crib or manger. It is said that he built a replica of the manger scene to help […]
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