Discovering Milan's Masterpieces |
Discovering Milan's Masterpieces
Airport near Milan, Italy
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6 Hours from $465* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) In spite of its bustling, modern incarnation as the fashion and business capital of Italy, Milan offers enchanting treasures from its glorious past. Founded by the Gauls in the 4th century BC, the ancient city of Mediolanum was named after its strategic position in the middle of a fertile plain. From Roman domination to recent times, wealthy clients and important artists have left countless vestiges of their power and taste. more |
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Eternal Waters: The Fountains of Rome |
Eternal Waters: The Fountains of Rome
Rome Airport, Rome, Italy
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6 Hours from $418* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) Rome is a celebration of water. The some 280 fountains that grace the city's piazzas, courtyards and public spaces provide a universal display of falling, gushing and spurting waters that is refreshing to behold on even the hottest summer day. Most were built to mark the endpoint of one of the ancient aqueducts that supplied fresh drinking water to the citizens of Rome, and they are the unique creations of some of the greatest Renaissance and Baroque artists of all… more |
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Style & Substance: Shopping for the Best of Milan |
Style & Substance: Shopping for the Best of Milan
Milan, Italy
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1 Days from $818* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) Fashion-forward Milan was recently cited by the New York Times as one of "The 41 Places to Go in 2011" and no visit to the Lombard capital is complete without a bit of retail therapy! From designer boutiques to handcrafted jewelry to elegant home furnishings, Milan supplies the discerning shopper with the very best quality goods. more |
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The Doge's Dominion: St. Mark's Basilica and the Palazzo Ducale |
The Doge's Dominion: St. Mark's Basilica and the Palazzo Ducale
Venice, Italy
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6 Hours from $491* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) The elegant Piazza di San Marco, the political and religious heart of Venice for over 1,000 years, is the starting point for this guided tour. At the eastern end of the spacious piazza is the Basilica of San Marco, built in 1063. With its Byzantine style domes and its stunning golden mosaics, the Basilica is a testament to Venice's historical power as a sea-trading empire, and to its political links with both East and West. Our next stop will be… more |
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One-Day Venice: An Introduction to the City |
One-Day Venice: An Introduction to the City
Venice International Airport, Venice, Italy
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1 Days from $797* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) Is it possible to understand Venice in only one day? That is the goal of this walking tour that uncovers twelve centuries of Venice's glorious history. The starting point is St. Mark's Square. Praised by Napoleon as the most beautiful drawing room in Europe, this spacious square is the only one in Venice to merit the title "piazza." Its graceful Renaissance arches shelter some of the city's most elegant shops and historic cafes. more |
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Power & Glory of Imperial Rome |
Power & Glory of Imperial Rome
Rome Airport, Rome, Italy
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6 Hours from $435* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) In the year 27 BC, Augustus became Rome's first emperor, and in his memoirs he proudly wrote: "I found a city of stone and bricks; now I leave it to you remade in marble." It is the monumental ruins and imposing buildings that remain from the Eternal City's glorious past that are the focus of this fascinating walking tour that starts with the most famous of them all, the Colosseum.Begun by the Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD, this elliptical amphitheater… more |
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Two Masters at the Papal Court: Raphael and Michelangelo in the Vatican |
Two Masters at the Papal Court: Raphael and Michelangelo in the Vatican
Rome, Italy
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6 Hours from $532* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) The Vatican palaces and St. Peter's were a true "factory" of Renaissance art. In the Vatican the two most notable artists of the period, Raphael and Michelangelo, shared the same experience and compared their conception of art. The sweet natured and charmingly polite Raphael worked next door to the gloomy, laconic and self-absorbed Michelangelo. Both men carried out some of the most significant art works of all times: the frescoes in the private apartment of Pope Julius II, decorated by… more |
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Medieval Florence & Its Urban Design |
Medieval Florence & Its Urban Design
Florence airport, Florence, Italy
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6 Hours from $371* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) Ideal as an introduction to the splendors of Florence, this half-day tour is perfect for those who want a basic understanding of the culture and historical events that shaped this magnificent city. more |
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Masterpieces of the Accademia & Uffizi |
Masterpieces of the Accademia & Uffizi
Florence airport, Florence, Italy
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6 Hours from $371* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) This special highlights tour gives a whirlwind introduction to the arts of Florence's two foremost galleries. We begin at the Galleria dell'Accademia, where Michelangelo's 15-foot tall David still amazes visitors with its masterly carving technique and its potent aesthetic presence. Nearby are Michelangelo's Slaves, studies in the raw power of sculptural creation. more |
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Islands of the Venetian Lagoon |
Islands of the Venetian Lagoon
Venice, Italy
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6 Hours from $402* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) The ephemeral beauty of blown glass is a perfect metaphor for Venice and its lagoon. Experience the wonder of this delicate art with a guided visit to the island of Murano - for over seven centuries home to the glass making industry that was transferred here from Venice in 1291 as a precaution against fire. The island is only a short vaporetto ride from Saint Mark's Square and boasts a miniature version of the Grand Canal lined on both sides… more |
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Totally Ruined: The Excavations at Pompeii |
Totally Ruined: The Excavations at Pompeii
Pompeii Airport, near Naples, Italy
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6 Hours from $397* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) With this half-day walking tour of these amazing archaeological excavations you will set off on a journey to explore the mystery of Pompeii and the life of people in the Roman Empire. On August 23rd, 79 AD, Pompeii looked like any other bustling, prosperous ancient city but just three days later, on August 26th, the fiery lava and ash of Mt. Vesuvius made the city fall silent and literally vanish from the face of the earth. Gradually grass and vines… more |
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Discovering Caserta |
Discovering Caserta
Naples Airport, Naples, Italy
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1 Days from $393* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) The excursion starts inside the Royal Palace of Caserta, one of the most grandiose of Italy's royal residences. The Royal Palace was commissioned by the Bourbon King Charles III in 1752 and built by Luigi Vanvitelli. The nearly 475,000 square foot palace comprises of 1,200 rooms, 1,742 windows, and four courtyards. Some of the highlights include the Stairwell of Honor, the sumptuously decorated Royal Apartments, Throne Rooms, the Royal Chapel, a Theater, a Library and a precious collection of antique… more |
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Amalfi Coast - Private Chauffeured Road Trip |
Amalfi Coast - Private Chauffeured Road Trip
Naples Airport, Naples, Italy
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1 Days from $641* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) The Amalfi Coast has been enchanting visitors for hundreds of years - from La Dolce Vita to Under the Tuscan Sun, this area has exemplified the romance of Southern Italy on the silver screen. This excursion, departing from and returning to anywhere on the Amalfi Coast, including Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Ravello, will take you along this picturesque stretch of coast in a private, chauffeured, luxury sedan or minivan, allowing you to experience the charm of this area without… more |
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Grottoes of the Amalfi Coast |
Grottoes of the Amalfi Coast
Airport, Italy near Positano Salerno, Italy
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1 Days from $183* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) The world-famous Amalfi Coast is an UNESCO World Heritage site whose rugged coastline, beautiful bays and many sea caves have been attracting visitors to this fabled coast for centuries. This full day boat tour is your chance to experience some of the coast's most stunning sites, many of which are approachable only from the water. more |
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Capri - Island of Romance |
Capri - Island of Romance
Capri Airport, Capri, Italy
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1 Days from $1,217* per person
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) The sun-kissed island of Capri, basking in the midst of the Tyrrhenian Sea, has been enchanting visitors for centuries. This full day boat excursion takes you around this stunning Mediterranean island so you can explore its celebrated rocky coastline, which hides many caves and secret grottos in its depths. more |
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Deluxe Capri Shore Excursion by Yacht - Naples Port-of-Call |
Deluxe Capri Shore Excursion by Yacht - Naples Port-of-Call
Capri Airport, Capri, Italy
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1 Days from $3,129* per property
Provider: Select Italy (3 testimonials) Cruise ship travelers rejoice! Select Italy offers private exclusive shore excursions as an alternative to the cruise lines' group port of call activities.Become a shipowner for one full-day with this private, skippered yacht charter! Departing from the Naples cruise port, your deluxe motor-yacht will take you to the magnificent isle of Capri for a day of fun, sun, swimming and more. Meet your skipper at the cruise dock in Naples, and depart across the crystal blue waters of the Gulf… more |
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