About Italy
a marvelous country, where every corner speaks of history, art and culture. Whether it be the great food, good wine or the friendly people, one thing remains constant…the “Belpaese” (Beautiful Country) is a land of the senses, offering something for everybody. Ancient ruins, idyllic Islands, and jaw-dropping sea views, it also offers over 44 World Heritage sites; more than any other country on earth, along with magnificent museums and trendy beaches! With so many vacation possibilities, it’s no wonder Italy has been attracting visitors for centuries, with over 43.2 million tourists a year – It is the fourth highest tourist earner, and fifth most visited country in the world.
CITY HIGHLIGHTS: Experience Italy with a selection of diverse activities to keep you busy whether it’s Shopping in Milan, or participating in the Tuscan wine-harvest (Vendemmia), many options are available such as hiking the Cinque Terre, Diving in the Amalfi Coast, skiing in the Alps, white water-rafting in Calabria, climbing Sicily’s Mt. Etna’s volatile vulcano and sailing Sardinia’s golden coast. Vacations can be planned with, or around Daily City visits, Bio Tours, Cooking Classes,Wine Tasting, as well as Golf & Thermal Spa packages!
BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: From breathtaking views, to unique events and activities, an Italian beach vacation can be as simple as spending the day working on a tan, or it can include diving in Sardinia’s turquoise water, sailing in the Amalfi Coast, or dancing the night away on the famous beaches of Rimini.
FESTIVAL & EVENTS: Traditional festivals are celebrated in most Italian towns and villages in commemoration of local historical or religious events. The most notable are listed here. The dates of many traditional festivals may vary from year to year, and some may mean that museums and/or public areas as we well as transportation can be limited or not available.
Make wine in ITALY!
The vendemmia is the fall grape harvest, an exciting time to be in the wine regions of Italy, particularly Chianti. Chianti wine comes from Chianti region of Tuscany and is a blend of San Giovese, Malvasia, Trebbiano and Canaiolo grapes. While it’s hard to predict the exact dates the grape harvest will start since it depends on the grapes reaching their peak of ripeness and that can vary by vineyard, is usually late September and early October. At that point, wine growing families throughout the region focus all their attention on getting the grapes off the vine and processed. If you are driving through stop into a farm that offers wine tasting and while sipping inhale the heady smell of the wine beginning to ferment . By mid-October you’ll often start to see restaurants proudly advertising that the “Chianti Nuovo” or New Chianti is available. Just around the corner is the olive harvest…
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