Italy. A vacation there conjures up images of sun and wine and delicious pasta and, well, more wine. With so many glorious sites to see and experience, many travelers wisely opt for a guided tour.
To ensure their clients have the chance to experience Italy like a local, TravelBound, a leading supplier of FIT products to destinations around the globe has partnered with Context Tours and Walks of Italy to provide seasoned travelers with the best sightseeing experiences around.
Travelers thinking of touring "the boot" can be assured they'll find excellent touring options in some of Italy's most popular destinations, including Rome, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Florence, Milan, Naples and the even the Vatican.
Context, for example, prides itself on offering small-group and private tours of no more than six people given by Ph.D.- and M.A.-level scholars. Tours are centered on themes and in-depth experiences so visitors can toss the checklist aside and get ready to really know a city.
Take Florence, where Context offers a tour just for foodies. Here, travelers can discover some of the region's best wine, cheese and gelato through personal interactions with local food writers and chefs as trained guides take tourists to some of their favorite culinary haunts.
For those exploring with kids, Context offers tours designed especially for the littles, including an Uffizi Tour for kids. Here children can learn about some of the world's great painters through an interactive exploration of the museum led by specially trained guides. Their scavenger hunt through Florence, meanwhile, encourages kids to keep their eyes open as they spend a few hours touring the city and learning about the many symbols that are unique to Florence.
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The award-winning Walks of Italy prides itself on slow, immersive walking tours that allow visitors to explore a city through the eyes of a local. Venice, with its stunning canals and leisurely gondola rides, invites visitors to take their time.
Visitors can take a gastronomic journey through the city, sampling food at some of the best eateries in town. Guides will showcase the city's burgeoning culinary scene, where a visit to the Rialto Fish Market is a must. It's here that many a dinner is planned based on the catch of the day. Best of all, you can leave your wallet at home as all meals, snacks and drinks are included in the price of the tour.
Guests can also indulge their Romeo and Juliet fantasies (minus their tragic demise) with the new day trip from Venice to Verona. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city is chock full of must-see sites, including the Verona Arena, the Scaligeri family tombs and the spot where Romeo set about winning Juliet's heart. See the balcony where it all began and feel the romance in the air.
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