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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Ready to Travel to Italy in 2014? T...
Published on Thursday, November 7, 2013 by Steve
If Italy (or Greece) is on your bucket list for 2014, take a look at the Perillo Tours Italy 2014 brochure! You can view it online or order it to be sent to your home. Can't wait to see you in Italy in 2014!...
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You Can and Should Drink the Water ...
Published on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Italy is the largest consumer of bottled water. This is something you might notice when you are traveling in Italy; you're almost never offered tap water. This is a left over from many years ago when Italian tap water was considered unsafe. It is perfectly safe - all over the country, bu... -
Eating in Rome: The Best Tiramisu
Published on Friday, November 1, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
When in Rome, do as the Romans do and when it comes to the lauded dessert Tiramisu, they get theirs at Pompi. Pompi is known as "Il Regno Del Tiramisù" or "the kingdom of Tiramisu." The original location for the kingdom is a coffee shop/bar, Bar Pompi, in Piazza Roma di Rè. Thi... -
Eating in Puglia: Pasticciotto
Published on Monday, October 28, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
I've been in the region of Puglia, in the heel of the Italian boot, this week. The most southern part of the region is called the Salento and here they eat a favorite sweet pastry -- pasticciotto! This single-serving, crusted cake with sweet filling was born sometime in the 18th ce... -
Lost DaVinci Mural Uncovered in Mil...
Published on Saturday, October 26, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Hidden beneath seven layers of paint, a mural of trees sketched by Leonard Da Vinci have been uncovered in a room of the Sforza Castle in Milan. Restorers working on the Now the Sala delle Asse (Room of Planks), which Da Vinci decorated during 1498 with a mural of trees, have un... -
The Italy Mix: Orvieto, Rules for E...
Published on Saturday, October 19, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The Italy Mix is a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week. Here are our top picks for this week: Exploring Orvieto: Rick Steves say this town in Umbria is everything an Italian hill town should be! (Travel Age... -
Happy Columbus Day!
Published on Monday, October 14, 2013 by Steve
That's me on our Columbus Day Parade float a few years back! What a great day to celebrate our Italian heritage.... -
New Rome Food Tours
Published on Thursday, October 10, 2013 by Steve
You can't fully experience Rome without tasting the local culinary delights that make this city so unique. I'm excited to announce that Perillo's ItalyVacations.com is now offering two three-hour insider food tours that will have your mouth-watering as you walk around Rome. Traditional ... -
Fall In Love With Rome: Roman Adven...
Published on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 by Steve
Rome is a dream in the fall and winter...still warmer than home, fewer crowds and the light hitting the Eternal City's ancient stones in the most magnificent way. You will have time to explore the city on your own with a 4-star home base and guided tours of the highlights. Plus off season ... -
Rome By The Numbers
Published on Sunday, October 6, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
Ever thought about Rome in terms of numbers? We did and here are the numbers that tell the story of the Eternal City: 7 - Number of hills in Rome. 15 miles - Distance from central Rome to the sea. 43 years- Average age of a Roman resident. 70.5 degrees - Average high temperature in...
