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Interview on Millonaire.it about the new Private Virtual Guided Tours
The popular Italian business Online Magazine has interviewed our Director Mario Bernardi about the future of Travel and the new initiative of the Private Virtual Guided Tours that you can now book on our website! In times of difficulties, we need to work harder and find […]
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Quarantine Talks Episode III: Stanza della Segnatura
Quarantine Talks Episode III: Stanza Della Segnatura (Room of Signature) In this Episode, Mario Bernardi explains the symbology and the meaning of the frescos in the Room that was the Papal Office where official documents were signed, hence one of the most important rooms of the […]
0 Read MoreA Special Wish for Easter 2020
A Special Wish for Easter 2020 The Pietá by Pietro Perugino, Florence, Uffizi Gallery The Covid-19 and Easter It’s a difficult time we’re living with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Our thoughts go out to everyone else who is affected by this unprecedented event. While […]
0 Read MoreQuarantine Talks: Rooms of Raphael in the Vatican by Mario Bernardi
Today 500 years ago the great Renaissance Master Raphael, Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, died in Rome and was buried in the Pantheon. To honour his figure we start today a mini-series about one his most remarkable endeavour that has become a milestone in the history of […]
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Raphael Tapestries in the Vatican Pinacoteca
Raphael Tapestries in the Vatican Pinacoteca: a quick look. The Raphael Tapestries and the cartoons that form the initial designs from which they were made are, commissioned by Pope Leo X in 1515 their intended home was the lower walls of the Sistine […]
0 Read MoreCaravaggio- Seven Works of Mercy – Quarantine Talks by Mario Bernardi
Caravaggio Seven Works of Mercy a Virtual Guided Tour Quarantine Talks by Mario Bernardi Today we start this new virtual series with a Masterpiece by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, aka Caravaggio, The Seven Works of Mercy in the Chapel of the Pio Monte della Misericordia […]
1 Read MoreQuarantine Talks by Mario Bernardi – Virtual Private Guided Tours
Travel is now banned in most parts of the world and it may be months before we can start travelling again. But the best part of travel is indeed the anticipation that comes with travel planning, and because of that here at The Grand Tour we […]
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Dear Traveler, The World, and Italy in particular, in a state of crisis with a countrywide quarantine because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The economy is sagging. The travel and tourism industry is struggling and, as a result, so is The Grand Tour Europe Ltd. As our customers […]
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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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Covid-19, Coronavirus in Italy 2020
COVID19 Outbreak & Italy Travel We have updated our cancellation policy for out clients, you can read about it here: The Grand Tour – updated cancellation policy What is coronavirus? The coronavirus, officially named as Covid-19, is a respiratory illness that belongs in the same […]
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