Rome
Raphael – The 500th anniversary
2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of the renowned painter, Raphael. There are impressive and celebratory exhibitions in Rome and London to celebrate the accomplishments of Raphael’s art. Raphael, born Raffaello Sanzio, is one of the masters of the Renaissance style in Italy. At […]
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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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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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Valentine’s Day Ideas in Italy
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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From the Dark Ages to the Baroque Splendour
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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Why guided tours are great
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 […]
0 Read MoreChristmas Wishes from The Grand Tour Europe
Merry 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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2020 with The Grand Tour Europe
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 […]
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New 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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If you are visiting Italy over Christmas, here is a little helpful guide about what to expect. Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the start of Christmas Christmas celebrations start on 8th December with the celebration of the Immaculate Conception (read our Immaculate Conception blog post) […]
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