Italy Travel
5 Things to Do in Pisa Besides Climbing the Leaning Tower
The city of Pisa Italy is famous the world over for its Leaning Tower but there's much more to the city. Here are some other things to do in Pisa: 1. Be sure to visit the Duomo and Baptistery next to the tower. Leave extra time (a few hours) to visit Pisa's stunning cathedral as well as the largest baptistery in Italy. 2. Also leave time to go into Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. This museum is where much of the art that was formerly in the cathedral is now housed. See Giovanni Pisano's ivory carving of the Madonna and Child carved for the cathedral's ...
Things to See in Alberobello
When you travel to Italy, there might be a lot of places that you would want to visit. One destination that definitely calls for a place in your travel itinerary is - Alberobello. Located in the southern part of Italy, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is known for its exceptional style of building called Trulli. Trullis are nothing but limestone houses with dry stone walls and conical roof that are known for their mortarless construction. The reason behind these pre-historic buildings was to escape from paying taxes. When the king’s tax collector came to collect taxes, the owner ...
Where To Stay in Rome: The Rose Garden Palace Hotel
One of my favorite hotels in Rome is the Rose Garden Palace Hotel. Just off the famous Via Veneto, and a stone’s throw from the American Embassy, it enjoys one of the best locations in the city. The hotel is partly owned by Steve Perillo, the third generation owner of Perillo Tours, the world’s largest tour operator to Italy. Perillo and his Italian partner bought this 19th-century building in 1998 and named it after the rose bushes in the courtyard. One might expect a hotel owned by a tour company to seem impersonal or ...
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The Italy Mix: Augustus in Rome, Ch...
Published on Thursday, August 21, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Augustus's Rome: This week marks 2,000 years since the emperor's death. Here are 6 places in Rome to learn more abo...
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Do You Know The Real Steve Perillo?
Published on Monday, August 18, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
Sure, you've seen him on TV for as many years as you can remember, and his dad Mario for as many years before that but as much as you've seen Steve on TV, you might be surprised, pleasantly, to learn a thing or two more about him. First of all, he's truly as nice as he seems on TV but yo... -
Italy 2015: Early Booking Discount ...
Published on Thursday, August 14, 2014 by Steve
Our 2015 ITALY Brochure is hot off the presses! It features 8 classic tours, honed and crafted over 70 years by 3 generations of the Perillo family. Book early for 2015! As an added incentive, place your deposit for any 2015 Italy escorted tour by September 5, 2014, and RECEIVE $2... -
Rome’s Spanish Steps Now More...
Published on Thursday, August 7, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Piazza di Spagna - the piazza just in front of Rome's famous Spanish Steps - became more pedestrian friendly Monday with a new ban on vehicles. According to ANSA, "The city threatens fines of up to 80 euros for drivers entering the pedestrian zone, which will remain in place until ... -
The Italy Mix: Amalfi Drive, New Am...
Published on Monday, August 4, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Drive of A Lifetime: Many people dream of (and some dread) driving the beautiful but challenging Amalfi Drive. He... -
Beach Slump in Italy This Summer
Published on Friday, August 1, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
In general, Italians love the beach. They love lots of togetherness at the beach too - you will see rows and rows of chairs and umbrellas all next to each other. But the summer of 2014 has turned into something of a wash beach-wise, it seems. ANSA reports, "The lingering effects of Italy's... -
Romantic Italy: Did You Know We Do ...
Published on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 by Steve
Travel is meant to be shared. And what could be better than sharing the romance of travel with your one-and-only love? Or beginning your journey as a couple with a destination wedding? At Perillo Tours, we can fulfill all of your romantic travel fantasies, whether you want to get married a... -
The Italy Mix: Affordable Umbria, I...
Published on Monday, July 28, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week: Do Umbria on A Budget: Umbria, home to Assisi and green rolling hills, is well worth a visit, and can be done affor... -
Timelapse Video: Costa Concordia Mo...
Published on Thursday, July 24, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
922 days after it sank off the Tuscan island of Giglio, killing 32 souls, the Costa Concordia, has finally been raised and moved to the port of Genoa. Two tug boats pulled the wrecked craft to its new port and this fascinating time lapse video shows the process. ... -
Video: Steve Perillo on Good Day NY
Published on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 by Steve
If you live in the New York metropolitan area, you know that the morning show, Good Day New York is an institution. The incredible Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly invited me on the show this week to talk about our tours and what's hot in travel to Italy. I was so excited, that at one point, ...
