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About Global Philosophy Travel:
Global Philosophy Travel is proud to offer in-depth, specialized travel to Italy, bell'Italia! Our travel agency focuses on tours of Italy, Italian vacation packages for the independent traveler as well as special customized group tours of Italy. Whether you are the first time traveler to Italy or have traveled to Italy on numerous vacations, our Italy travel itineraries are sure to fit your interests and needs. From famous Italian cities to small, off-the-beaten-path villages, there's no better way to travel Italy than with the expert guidance of Global Philosophy Travel! 
About Lisa Cisero the Owner:
The owner of Global Philosophy Travel, Lisa Cisero-Phillips (pictured in Italy's Dolomiti Mountains) personally customizes each of her clients' vacation packages to Italy from firsthand experience. After living in Italy Lisa moved home to the States in order to open the business and share her knowledge, love and enthusiasm for Italy and the Italian people. Traveling to Italy multiple times a year and escorting small groups of 10-14 travelers, Lisa introduces the Italy she loves and knows best, from the most famous regions to those yet to be discovered by mass tourism.
Interested in contacting Lisa to plan your Italy travel? Fill out a travel request form now!
Sample Itineraries: (Remember, the sky is the limit for us! This is just an idea of what is possible. Cities, number of nights, etc. can all be changed).
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Travel Italy Idea 1: Cinque Terre; Milan/Bergamo; Italian Lakes/Tuscany/Umbria; Rome
Fly into Genoa and transfer to Portofino on the Cinque Terre
5-Nights Portofino
Train to Milan via Genoa
2-Nights Milan (time to see Leonardo’s Last Supper, explore the magnificent Duomo including the roof, wander and shop, visit the Brera district similar to SoHo, and a day dedicated to the spectacular village of Bergamo outside of Milan.)
Train to one of the following for 5-Nights Lake Como/Lake Maggiore/Siena/etc. OR train Milan to Florence, sightsee for the day, pick up rental car and drive to undiscovered Umbria deemed the ‘Green Heart of Italy”.
Return car to Rome, 2-Nights Rome before flying home (I suggest spending at least a night in the city you are flying home from).
Travel Italy Idea 2: Milan/Bergamo; Bolzano/Italian Alps; Venice
Fly into Milan; 2-Nights Milan (sightseeing as above)
Train Milan to Bolzano in the Italian Alps; 7-Nights Bolzano with opportunities to hike the Alps and Dolmiti mountains as well as discover the beautiful Italian/German town of Bolzano
Train Bolzano to Venice; 5-Nights Venice (opportunity to visit Verona, Lake Garda, the islands of Burano and Murano in the Venetian Lagoon, etc.)
Fly home from Venice
Travel Italy Idea 3: Amalfi Coast; Island of Ischia; Naples
Fly into Naples
Transfer to the Amalfi Coast; 7-Nights Amalfi Coast and Pompeii as well as the Greek ruins at Paestum
Train to Naples; Ferry to the Island of Ischia; 4-Nights (less touristy than Capri and more authentic) enjoy walks on the island and natural thermal waters
Ferry to Naples; 2-Nights Naples with time to visit the beautiful villa of Casarta outside of the city among other points of interest.
Fly home from Naples
Travel Italy Idea 4: Aeolian Islands
Italy’s Romantic Aeolian Islands – Exotic, off the beaten path islands off the coast of Sicily, perfect for a romantic vacation! Lipari, the largest of the islands is a typical Mediterranean resort community with a bustling waterfront, charming outdoor cafes, spectacular beaches, and fantastic Italian culinary treasures. Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian Islands is also the prettiest. Known for its whitewashed homes, lush greenery and exotic flowers, secluded coves and beaches for private relaxation. Stromboli, best known for its 100,000 year-old volcano and gorgeous black sand beaches! Travel itineraries are available in a variety of combinations.
Travel Italy Idea 5: Rome, Florence, Venice With Off-the-Beaten-Path Day Trips
Fly into Rome
4-Nights Rome with opportunity to visit the wine area of Frascati; the beach village of Sperlonga; Orvieto in Umbria among other off-the-beaten-path locations)
Train to Florence; 4-Nights Florence with opportunity to visit Tuscany, Umbria, Pisa and the Tuscan Coast/Beaches
Train to Venice; 4-Nights Venice with opportunity to visit
Verona, Lake Garda, the islands of Burano and Murano in the Venetian Lagoon, etc
Fly home from Venice
Travel Italy Idea 6: Bologna, Parma, Modena, Valpolicella, Soave and Verona
Fly into Bologna
Pick up rental car at airport
3-Nights Bologna with opportunity to visit the undiscovered wine area of Bertinoro
Drive to Modena to visit a traditional balsamic vinegar estate; dinner at a local trattoria
Drive to Parma; 2-nights with opportunity to tour a Parmesan-Reggiano cheese factory as well as a Prosciutto di Parma factory
Drive to the small, unknown village of Soave; 2-nights with opportunity to discover the picturesque Valpolicella wine area
Drive to Verona, drop off rental car; enjoy 3-nights with opportunity to visit Lake Garda and Venice
Fly home from Verona
Travel Italy Idea 7: Umbria in-Depth with Orvieto as Your Base
Fly into Rome
Pick up rental car at airport
Drive to Orvieto, one of Umbria's most spectacular hilltop towns; 3-nights in a traditional farmhouse
Explore area vineyards, pottery studios, partake in cooking classes, horseback ride and more!
Drive to the other side of Orvieto, staying at a charming bed and breakfast hotel; 3-nights
Visit towns such as Todi, Assisi, Perugia, Deruta, Civita di Bagnoregio among others.
Drive to Rome, drop off rental car and spend your last 3-nights exploring Rome
Fly home from Rome
Travel Italy Idea 8: Island of Sardinia
Fly into Naples
Ferry to the island of Sardinia
7-Nights at a beach resort in Costa Smeralda
Breakfast and dinner included in package
Scuba diving lesson
Sailing lesson on a "J24"
Roundtrip transfers
Ferry to Naples
1-Night 5-Star hotel on the waterfront in Naples
Fly home from Naples
Travel Italy Idea 9: Puglia Italy's Heel
Fly into Bari
Transfer or pick up rental car
2-Nights Trani, 2-Nights Alberobello, 2-Nights Ostuni
Half day private guided visit of the famout "Trulli"
Wine tasting
Olive oil tasting
Mozzarella and burrata cheese tasting
1-Night Bari before flying home
Travel Italy Idea 10: Hiking & Biking Tuscany (also available in other regions!)
Fly into Florence
Transfer or pick up rental car
4-Nights Tuscan countryside, 3-Nights Florence
Accommodations in a charming country inn or farmhouse
Half day guided hiking (villages)
Full day guided hiking (countryside)
Full day guided biking tour
Lunch at local restaurant
2 wine tastings
Italian mosaic lesson in Florence
Walking tour of Florence
Fly home from Florence
Travel Italy Idea 11: Shopping Italy's Outlets
Fly into Milan
Transfer to city center
3-Nights Milan and 3-Nights Florence
Personal shopper/guide in Milan
Half day city tour with Bergamo
First class rail tickets Milan to Florence
Half day excursion to the designer shops in Reggello
Personal shopper/guide in Florence
Half day city tour
Fly home from Florence
Travel Italy Idea 12: Family Friendly Italy
Fly into Rome
Transfer to city center
3-Nights Rome, 3-Nights Florence, 2-Nights Venice
Dinner with an Italian family in Rome
Golf cart ride through Rome and/or traditional Roman carriage ride
Guided Rome city tour
First class rail tickets Rome to Florence
Gelato (ice cream) tasting at an ice cream parlor in Florence
Cooking lesson in Florence and/or mosaic art lesson
Bike riding in Tuscany
First class rail tickets Florence to Venice
Water taxi transfer to hotel
Gondola ride
Carnevale mask making lesson
Fly home from Venice
Travel Italy Idea 13: Italy for Wine Lovers
Fly into Florence
Transfer or pick up rental car
6-Nights Chianti area, 2-Nights Florence
5 wine tastings and vineyard visits
Cooking lesson (optional)
Tuscany by hot air balloon
Transfer or return car in Florence
Wine appreciation class in a central Florence wine bar
City tour
Fly home from Florence
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Dinner with an Italian Family in Rome
Exclusive After-Hours Visit of the Sistine Chapel
Panoramic Flight Over Rome
Italy From the Sky Hot Air Ballooning
VIP Personal Shopper
Italian Mosaics Lesson
Carnevale Mask Making Venice
Row a Gondola in Venice
Bicycling Through Tuscany
Italian Truffle Hunting in Umbria
Limoncello Lesson
Privately Guided Treks
A Day at Sea in the Mediterranean
Italian Jewish Heritage Tours
Italian Spa Visits
Snorkeling Excursions in Cinque Terre
Miscellaneous Travel Italy Ideas:
Wine Tours
Cooking Tours
Self Drive/Chauffeur Driven Tours
Agriturismo/Farmhouse Holidays
Art/Museum Tours
Castle Tours
Beach Resorts
Geneology Travel
Honeymoon Packages
Adventure: Ski, Hike, Walking Tours, Cycling, Horseback Riding, etc
Holiday Packages
Festivals
Opera
Villa/Apartment Rentals
Small Charming Inns
Centrally Located Historic Hotels
History
Shopping
Spa
and much more!!
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100's of other itineraries available! Contact us to Customize an Italian Vacation Now:
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