Venice
Get travel insurance ASAB
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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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 […]
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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 […]
0 Read MoreHow to celebrate New Years in Italy
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 […]
0 Read MoreFlooding in Venice and something interesting in Rome
Most of us have seen the news reports about Venice in the last week. The city has seen the worst flooding for 50 years. Water has flooded St Mark’s Square badly enough that authorities have closed it and hundreds of volunteers are helping residents and tourists […]
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Like a local: In Venice
Venice has been enchanting visitors for centuries, from the English poets to the modern tourists. For such a small place, there are thousands of visitors per week often walking the same routes. Here at The Grand Tour we like to offer our clients a deeper more […]
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Italy in August
The summer month of August in Italy. Many Italians will take their vacations, sometimes taking the entire month off. In terms of the tourist season, cities will tend to see a drop in tourists as people escape the cities and head to the coast. If you […]
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From what you need before you visit to how to book a tour with us, our frequently asked questions. When is the best time to visit Italy? Italy is a wonderful destination, no matter what time of the year you visit. We would say that March […]
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48 hours in Venice
Venice is one of the most unique cities in the world and is worth the visit. Venice can get extremely busy with tourists and locals. But here, we are going to help you to discover the best of Venice in 48 hours. Venice is a large […]
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