On Wednesday I embark for a one week tour of Italy. When I take people on a small group tour of Italy I have a well-defined itinerary but this time, since I am traveling on a personal trip to Italy, my itinerary is somewhat more flexible. All I know now is I will arrive in Rome and stay for 2 nights, probably taking a trip to Assisi, then I will go up to Florence for a few nights taking side trips to Pisa, Venice and perhaps Siena. I will probably spend the last night in Milan before heading home. Check out my blog post to see what I will be packing on a trip to Italy.
On The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Italy, especially when we go to Florence, a day trip to Florence is a popular destination. Only about 75 minutes by bus, this Tuscan hill town is known for it's beauty, food, history and well, just for a place to sit around and hang out. In this blog post I will tell you what's on my list to see in Siena and perhaps on a trip to Italy, you can stop by and enjoy it too.
I was browsing through my favorite search engine for airfares on www.itasoftware.com and I came upon a $634.70 R/T airfare to Milan, Italy from JFK New York. At those prices, how could I go wrong? I will be departing New York City on April 2 and returning a week later on April 9. Although I travel to Europe many times each year on The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Italy, Spain, Paris, Peru & Machu Picchu, I could not pass up this bargain air fare for a personal trip to Italy. For my plans once I get there, see my blog post.
I usually don't run deals on my small group tours to Italy but we need just a few people to fill up two of our tours. On of our Italy tours is in April and the other one is in March. It is a terrific time to visit Italy - airfares are low, the crowds are sparse, and the weather is extremely pleasant. So, jump on this great deal to Italy and enjoy a Traveling Professor small group tour to Italy. Read the blog post to get the details on this tour of Italy, including pricing, itineraries, and what's included.
Chances are, your next trip to Italy will go flawlessly, without any trouble or issues. However, it is well-advised to be prepared before something happens as opposed to when it happens. In today's blog post, I have outlined some procedures and given some information in case of some type of special situation or emergency while on tour to Italy. There are also some tips on safe travel to Italy as well.
I love to travel to Rome. In 2014 we have scheduled several small group tour to Rome. On a 3 day Rome itinerary I like to spend at least part of the one day touring some of the most interesting religious sites in the ancient city. This list does not include the Vatican, which is a day on its own. Read the blog post to find out more about our Pilgrim's Walk in Rome.
Florence is a popular tour destination and it is common to see long lines of people waiting to get into popular sites. When running my tours to Italy, I want my travelers to see all they can see without waiting in line and without having to make an appointment. Many European cities, including Florence, now have a pay-one-price admission card to give the traveler admission to major attractions without waiting in line and in the case of the Firenze card, without the need for appointments. Read the blog post for more information on this useful tool that makes a tour of Florence easier and more enjoyable.
Everyone loves Siena. It is a Tuscan hill town about an hour or so away from Florence. It has a beautiful piazza, great food, and a Duomo on an acid trip (you'll see what I mean when you get there). Whenever we do a small group tour to Florence, we like to take a day trip there. It is easy to get to, a great way to spend the day, and has just enough to see to make it interesting. Check out the blog post to see how I do my Siena day trip.