Italian
Dragoman – your personal, official tour guide
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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Blend in like a local in Italy
How not to look like a tourist and blend in with the locals in Italy We get questions from people who would like to immerse themselves in the culture of Italy and be less like a tourist. We have brought together some of the most useful […]
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When is the best time to plan your trip?
With the summer holidays over, everyone has returned to work and the children are back at school. There is always that ‘blue’ feeling as the summer months are leaving us behind and we creep towards autumn. But it is the best time of year to start […]
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Feature tour of the Month: September
Baroque Rome Squares and Fountains A walk in the heart of Baroque Rome: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona Starting from Trevi Fountain, the monumental celebration of the Virgin Aqueduct, we will walk to Piazza di Spagna to admire the beautiful “Spanish Steps”, designed in […]
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48 hours in Naples
Take a trip and discover the ‘Secret Naples’. Explore the labyrinth of tunnels hidden underneath the old town. Soak up the atmosphere and learn the history and culture of a wonderful city. Arriving in Naples Airport Naples only has one airport, Aerporto Internazionale di Napoli. The […]
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Spring Eating in Italy
It is finally Spring! We feel that spring is one of the best times of the year to visit Italy, especially Rome. The weather is warm and sunny, there tends to be less queues at the main attractions and the most important part of Spring… The […]
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Italian Citizenship for Americans with Italian Ancestry
Ever thought about an Italian Dual Citizenship? Want to honour your Italian heritage with a Dual Citizenship? Here we have some helpful hints to get you started. Why apply for a dual citizenship? It is a great way to connect with your Italian roots, a dual […]
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Carnevale
In Italy February is the month of carnival. What is Carnevale in Italy? Carnevale is the last celebration before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Traditonally, Lent is the time before Easter when people deprive themselves of something that they enjoy. The idea is to […]
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Like a Local… Eating in Italy
Following on from the last post about Eating in Italy, here are a few tips to help to eat like a local. Food in Italy is really important, it is a chance to get together with friends and family. But there are times when it will […]
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Eating in Italy
January can be a great time to visit Italy, there are less crowds at the most famous attractions (Vatican, Colosseum, Uffizi, Venice in general), you can always find a quite place to have a drink and something to eat. Italians are known for their love of […]
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