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Imagine standing in the shadow of the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought, or wandering Pompeii’s hauntingly preserved streets. These aren’t just ruins; they’re chapters of a story that shaped the modern world. Feel the echoes of ancient Rome and its timeless influence. This isn’t history—it’s a living legacy you’ll relive with every step and story you share.
In Italy, food isn’t just eaten—it’s celebrated. Picture truffle hunting in Piedmont, crafting perfect ravioli in Emilia-Romagna, or sampling creamy burrata fresh from Puglia’s farms. Every meal is an adventure, a masterpiece of flavors born from centuries of tradition. Forget basic pizza and pasta; this is the soul of Italian cuisine, an edible love letter you’ll want to rewrite back home.
Italy doesn’t just display art—it breathes it. Walk beneath the Sistine Chapel’s celestial ceiling, lose yourself in the gilded halls of Venetian palaces, or stumble upon hidden frescoes in quiet Tuscan chapels. Even the streets are canvases, with statues, mosaics, and architecture turning everyday life into an artistic journey. Prepare to feel inspired at every turn.
Picture the sun setting over pastel-hued Positano, or the surreal beauty of Capri’s Blue Grotto glowing from within. From the rugged cliffs of Amalfi to Sicily’s volcanic beaches, Italy’s coasts are pure enchantment. Sail crystalline waters, dine on fresh seafood with sea views, or simply soak in the breathtaking landscapes. Each shoreline tells a story you’ll never want to end.
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Trustpilot Rated 4.8/5.012/03/2025
Annalisa M. put together a wonderful trip for us to Sicily and Northern Italy. The trip was absolutely flawless and allowed us to thoroughly enjoy the places in Italy we visited. In fact, everything was better than we expected. The drivers and tour guides were timely and very professional. Transfers happened as planned and without any issues. The accommodations were wonderful! And we really appreciated how Annalisa worked to secure an additional night for us in Catania with very short notice after an airline canceled and rebooked a flight requiring us to arrive a day early. She ensured the hotel staff were aware of our situation and they allowed us to check-in very early so we could get some rest. I can honestly give Insight Guides and Annalisa my highest recommendation!
16/10/2024
Our local travel agent Annalisa was excellent. She helped us on the fly when unexpected situations happened and we had a great trip. Our accommodations, transportation, and destinations that she arranged couldn’t have been better. We will be contacting her again when we are ready to return for a future trip.
15/10/2024
Rough Guides put together 2 itineraries, one for Sicily for our extended family of 8 and one for the Amalfi Coast area for 2. All the accommodations were excellent. Drivers were arranged and they were all on time with clean and spacious cars. We had tour guides in several locations, and they were all very good and could adapt the content to the group. The Rough Guides staff were accessible during our travels when we needed some additional unexpected assistance. In addition, the hotel staff were all friendly to our family members. Definitely a trip of a life time.
27/09/2024
Wonderful trip to Italy My husband and I just returned from a wonderful trip to Italy. We booked our trip through Rough Guides who put us in touch with a local travel agent, Analisa. She customized the perfect itinerary for us, and we could not have been happier with her service. We visited Sorrento, Florence and Rome. Analisa arranged three beautiful hotels, numerous day trips, and all of our transportation including private drivers and train tickets. She gave us an emergency phone contact if we had any questions during our trip. It was all perfect, there is no way I could have done all this by myself. I would not hesitate to book another trip with Analisa in the future!
26/09/2024
Our hotels, Tours and transportation were great but it was the communication with the representatives that was unexpected and reassuring. Someone communicated with us throughout our trip and made our experience outstanding, I would highly recommend this tour company.
26/09/2024
Our hotels, Tours and transportation were great but it was the communication with the representatives that was unexpected and reassuring. Someone communicated with us throughout our trip and made our experience outstanding, I would highly recommend this tour company.
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