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(684, 1, '2019-07-25 00:12:03', '2019-07-25 00:12:03', 'Jolly London...a city of approximately 8.7 million with centuries of history, and where medieval meets modern around every turn. I had the pleasure of a whirlwind 2 days in London in November, and by whirlwind, I do mean whirlwind! Walking 20km per day, leaving no area unexplored. This is a city of juxtaposition where you can be in a 300 year old pub enjoying a pint one minute, and then at the top of the 4th tallest building in Europe enjoying a cocktail the next.\n\nBefore going to London, I highly recommend doing your research. There truly is a lot to see, and something for every taste. For this trip, I actually wanted to shy away from the main touristic sites, and get a feel for the local side of London. Explore the neighbourhoods, taste the market fare and find the best cocktail bar in the city. Alright...and I also might have gone to Harrods...but its London! That is a definite must-do. London really needs at least 4-5 days to properly explore, however I want to give you the highlights of my trip and perhaps dispel some myths about this city.\n<ol>\n 	<li>London is a city that goes to bed EARLY! Yes, there are some places where you can stay up late and party, but for the most part, the pub will be closing at 10pm (yes, even on the weekends), or 11pm if you are really lucky. Also, it is tough to find late night food in some areas, so do plan to eat dinner early and end your night early. I spoke to a lovely chap in a classic London pub who informed me that the reason most establishments close early is that the locals actually start drinking right after work, and so by 10pm everyone is quite sloshed, and staying open later just encourages bad behaviour and fighting. Time to go home to bed people!</li>\n 	<li>London is full of amazing cocktail bars! Honestly, I had my best cocktail in Europe here. They are clever, inventive, believe in botany in their cocktail game and really pride themselves on providing an amazing experience. My list of amazing cocktail bars in order of simply amazing to very delicious:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Iris Bar - Gherkin - Not only do you get a 360 degree rooftop panorama view of London, their cocktail game is ON POINT! Honestly best cocktail of my life. I highly recommend making reservations at least a month in advance to get the time you want. Also...amazing photo ops. This a MUST DO when in London. Here is a link: <a href=\"https://searcysatthegherkin.co.uk/iris-bar/\">https://searcysatthegherkin.co.uk/iris-bar/</a></li>\n 	<li>Mr. Fogg\'s House of Botanicals - inventive, strange ingredients and a very Alice in Wonderland feeling space. Lots of locals, great vibe and truly creative cocktails. Here is a link: <a href=\"https://www.mr-foggs.com/house-of-botanicals/\">https://www.mr-foggs.com/house-of-botanicals/</a></li>\n 	<li>Roka Shochu Lounge - Tucked downstairs from the classy sushi restaurant, this is where people come to see and be seen. Classy vibe, inventive cocktails and a modern art forward room make this an amazing London gem. Here is a link: <a href=\"https://www.rokarestaurant.com/restaurant/shochu-lounge/\">https://www.rokarestaurant.com/restaurant/shochu-lounge/</a></li>\n 	<li>Gong Bar - The Shard - Of course I must include The Shard on my list! 4th tallest building in Europe, tallest building London. The views from here are spectacular. Lovely views of the Tower of London, St. Paul\'s Cathedral, Big Ben and a host of other sites. The champagne was on point, however it is pricey here, but then again, you are paying for the view. Not to be missed! Here is a link:<a href=\"https://www.the-shard.com/restaurants/gong/\"> https://www.the-shard.com/restaurants/gong/</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n 	<li>Ethnic food here is simply amazing. My first night I went to this hole-in-the-wall Palestinian place (<a href=\"https://www.shakeshukarestaurant.co.uk\">Shake Shuka</a>) that turned out to be one of the tastiest (and most affordable!) meals on my trip. Its worth it to stop into the small local restaurants and see what they have to offer. They might just surprise you... Also had the best Indian food of my life! If you have not been to <a href=\"http://www.dishoom.com\">Dishoom</a>, you must go! The lineup for this place is easily 2 hours and they don\'t take reservations, so get your name on the list and go have a drink somewhere. The butter chicken is to die for. I\'m still craving it! I actually managed to avoid the line by finding the Shoreditch location around 10:45pm at night (after searching in vain for somewhere to get late night eats). No line, and they were still happy to serve me late night. There is also a location in Covent Garden, which is a classier neighbourhood but will be busier.\n<ul>\n 	<li>** Also if you are looking for an over-the-top pizza experience, you absolutely must go to <a href=\"http://www.homeslicepizza.co.uk\">Home Slice</a> in Neals Yard, near the Covent Garden area of London. Large pizzas with an original selection of toppings and a whole pizza that barely fits on your table!</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n 	<li>Just get out and explore! London has a lot to see. There is a great outdoor market near the Tower of London called <a href=\"http://boroughmarket.org.uk\">Borough Market</a>. Grab a salami, some bread and cheese and wander the city. If you\'re an avid walker, you can get to most sites on foot, or feel free to take the tube, which is very convenient and gets you everywhere. Make sure to get an <a href=\"https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/visiting-london/visitor-oyster-card\">Oyster</a> card though, as it provides the best value and convenience for subway riding. One of my favourite neighbourhoods with Covent Garden. Beautiful streets, quaint restaurants and lovely little shops. Very central.  I stayed in the Marylebone area of London, which is the higher end, prestigious neighbourhood. More quite and residential feeling, so you know you will get a good night sleep! Yet still close to Oxford and Piccadilly so there is a lot to do within a short walking distance.</li>\n 	<li>Hotels, hotels, hotels....which one to pick? As a travel agent, I personally stay with the hotel partners I trust to provide the best value and service, as well as being centrally located. My personal picks for London are as follows:\n<ol>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/london/dorset-square-hotel/\">Dorset Square</a> - located on a quiet tree-lined street, this boutique hotel feels like you have gone to visit a very rich relative and are staying in their house. Very British, homey feel with a very cute bar that provides delicious cocktails and a private ambiance for a romantic dinner. A lovely place to start your evening. Also found the bathroom to be one of the best of the hotels I stayed at in London, with a perfect shower! Not exactly in the thick of the action, but close to the Baker St. tube station and very well priced. Great value for money.</li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.thearchlondon.com\">The Arch London</a> - steps from Oxford street, but still located on a quiet residential street, this 5 star luxury property balances luxury with a welcome feeling of home. I definitely recommend a suite as they are very large, have private balconies and amazing marble bathrooms. A lot of space and very relaxing. Understated luxury in an amazing location.</li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.fairmont.com/savoy-london/\">The Savoy, London</a> - Quinessential London luxury, this Fairmont is perfect located in the lovely Covent Garden area of London. Iconic, British style, complete with high tea service and home to the <a href=\"https://www.thesavoylondon.com/restaurant/american-bar/\">American Bar,</a> named the World\'s Best Bar in 2018. How can you forego that level of prestige??</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\nLondon is unforgettable. And you should see the best of it!! As a travel agent, I am happy to work with you to create an amazing London vacation.  I have relationships with some of the best hotels in this city, and if you work with me to book a room, I am usually able to extend exclusive amenities like food and beverage credits, room upgrades, complimentary inclusions and other enticing perks. I also work with a number of reputable tour operators who can help you see the city from a local perspective and grant you exclusive access into the best historical sites, complete with unique experiences.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!', 'Exploring London', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '665-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-07-25 00:12:03', '2019-07-25 00:12:03', '', 665, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/2019/07/25/665-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(573, 1, '2018-02-23 01:19:47', '2018-02-23 01:19:47', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Welcome!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I am a Certified Travel Counsellor who specializes in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Personalized, customized itinerary suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Accommodations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tours - private with your own personal guide/driver, or if you prefer, a small group tour;</li>\r\n 	<li>Transportation arrangements including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare;</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclusive perks such as reserved entrance times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa credits, upgrades and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A dedicated travel professional partner in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>Meet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 01:19:47', '2018-02-23 01:19:47', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(574, 1, '2018-02-23 01:20:15', '2018-02-23 01:20:15', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I am a Certified Travel Counsellor who specializes in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Personalized, customized itinerary suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Accommodations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tours - private with your own personal guide/driver, or if you prefer, a small group tour;</li>\r\n 	<li>Transportation arrangements including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare;</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclusive perks such as reserved entrance times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa credits, upgrades and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A dedicated travel professional partner in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>Meet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 01:20:15', '2018-02-23 01:20:15', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(575, 1, '2018-02-23 01:20:51', '2018-02-23 01:20:51', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.   I am a Certified Travel Counsellor who specializes in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Personalized, customized itinerary suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Accommodations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tours - private with your own personal guide/driver, or if you prefer, a small group tour;</li>\r\n 	<li>Transportation arrangements including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare;</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclusive perks such as reserved entrance times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa credits, upgrades and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A dedicated travel professional partner in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This visit concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>Meet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and Michelangelo.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 01:20:51', '2018-02-23 01:20:51', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(576, 1, '2018-02-23 01:26:08', '2018-02-23 01:26:08', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place. You’re a discerning traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to be free to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer personalized service and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.  I am a Certified Travel Counsellor who specializes in arranging customized travel throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. Everything is taken care of. Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Personalized, customized itinerary suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Accommodations;</li>\r\n 	<li>Tours - private with your own personal guide/driver, or if you prefer, a small group tour;</li>\r\n 	<li>Transportation arrangements including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare;</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclusive perks such as reserved entrance times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa credits, upgrades and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A dedicated travel professional partner in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 01:26:08', '2018-02-23 01:26:08', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(577, 1, '2018-02-23 22:17:55', '2018-02-23 22:17:55', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"248\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travellers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. I <strong>assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa <strong>credits, upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:17:55', '2018-02-23 22:17:55', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(578, 1, '2018-02-23 22:21:16', '2018-02-23 22:21:16', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travellers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. I <strong>assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa <strong>credits, upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:21:16', '2018-02-23 22:21:16', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(579, 1, '2018-02-23 22:27:33', '2018-02-23 22:27:33', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travellers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. I <strong>assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage credits, spa <strong>credits, upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:27:33', '2018-02-23 22:27:33', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(580, 1, '2018-02-23 22:28:32', '2018-02-23 22:28:32', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travellers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. I <strong>assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <strong>credits,</strong> spa credits,<strong> upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:28:32', '2018-02-23 22:28:32', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(581, 1, '2018-02-23 22:29:07', '2018-02-23 22:29:07', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travellers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <strong>credits,</strong> spa credits,<strong> upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:29:07', '2018-02-23 22:29:07', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(582, 1, '2018-02-23 22:36:54', '2018-02-23 22:36:54', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travellers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <strong>credits,</strong> spa credits,<strong> upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:36:54', '2018-02-23 22:36:54', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(583, 1, '2018-02-23 22:37:38', '2018-02-23 22:37:38', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travellers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <strong>credits,</strong> spa credits,<strong> upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong>This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\nLet\'s get started!  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:37:38', '2018-02-23 22:37:38', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(584, 1, '2018-02-23 22:38:17', '2018-02-23 22:38:17', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travellers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <strong>credits,</strong> spa credits,<strong> upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong>This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:38:17', '2018-02-23 22:38:17', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(586, 1, '2018-02-23 22:40:33', '2018-02-23 22:40:33', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travelers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <strong>credits,</strong> spa credits,<strong> upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:40:33', '2018-02-23 22:40:33', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(585, 1, '2018-02-23 22:39:01', '2018-02-23 22:39:01', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <strong>suitable for North American travelers</strong>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <strong>VIP treatment</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <strong>personal guide/driver</strong>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare. <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong> for you so that you can <strong>relax</strong>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <strong>reserved entrance</strong> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <strong>credits,</strong> spa credits,<strong> upgrades</strong> and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></p>\r\n<strong>This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:39:01', '2018-02-23 22:39:01', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(587, 1, '2018-02-23 22:41:47', '2018-02-23 22:41:47', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <em><strong>suitable for North American travelers</strong></em>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <em><strong>VIP treatment</strong></em>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <em><strong>personal guide/driver</strong></em>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <em><strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare.<em> <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong></em> for you so that you can <em><strong>relax</strong></em>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <em><strong>reserved entrance</strong></em> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <em><strong>credits,</strong> </em>spa credits,<em><strong> upgrades</strong> </em>and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li>A <strong>dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li>Member of <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:41:47', '2018-02-23 22:41:47', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(588, 1, '2018-02-23 22:42:27', '2018-02-23 22:42:27', '<img class=\" wp-image-569 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italy-boot-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Ciao!</strong> So, you’ve decided its time to travel to Italy. How exciting! But where to start with the planning? You’ve come to the right place.\r\n\r\nYou’re a <strong>discerning</strong> traveler who doesn’t want to spend hours sitting on a crowded bus, and seeing the sights with a tour group of 50 people. You want to <strong>be free</strong> to travel Italy at your own pace, explore the areas that interest you, and enjoy delicious Italian cuisine along the way. You prefer <strong>personalized service</strong> and want someone else to take care of the details so that you are free to enjoy your hard earned vacation. This is where I come in.\r\n\r\nI am a Certified Travel Counsellor who <strong>specializes in arranging customized travel</strong> throughout Italy. That means I arrange your accommodation, tours and transportation. <strong>Everything is taken care of.</strong> Each itinerary I create is personalized and curated with your tastes in mind. Each hotel I recommend is suggested to suit your preferences. You’ve earned this vacation….lets make it perfect!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Benefits of working with me:</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Personalized, customized itineraries</strong> suited to your tastes and travel preferences. This includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Accommodations </strong>- I recommend hotels <em><strong>suitable for North American travelers</strong></em>, and my close relationship with these hotels means you will always get the <em><strong>VIP treatment</strong></em>;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Tours</strong> - private with your own <em><strong>personal guide/driver</strong></em>, or if you prefer, a small group tour, with <em><strong>exclusive access and insights</strong>;</em></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Transportation</strong> arrangements -  including airport/train/port and hotel transfers, private drivers, train tickets, ferry tickets, airfare.<em> <strong>I assist with all of the logistics</strong></em> for you so that you can <em><strong>relax</strong></em>!</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Exclusive perks</strong> - such as <em><strong>reserved entrance</strong></em> times to popular attractions, exclusive access, hotel food and beverage <em><strong>credits,</strong> </em>spa credits,<em><strong> upgrades</strong> </em>and more!</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>A dedicated travel professional partner</strong> in your travel planning process who will take care of all of the details, only work with reputable suppliers and provide you with assistance before, during and after your travels;</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Member of</strong> <strong>Virtuoso</strong>, an exclusive travel consortia which allows me to offer you perks you can\'t get anywhere else, as well as a network of vetted, reputable local suppliers.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nItaly is a very popular destination, and things tend to book up quickly. Planning your travel early is the best way to ensure you get what you want.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" size=\"medium\" ids=\"546,545,548\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Travel Italy in Style', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '497-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 22:42:27', '2018-02-23 22:42:27', '', 497, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/497-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2606, 1, '2020-01-22 19:13:34', '2020-01-23 03:13:34', 'Rome...the Eternal City. From the moment I stepped out of the train station, I could already tell this city was like no other. Beautiful, clean, upbeat vibe and around every corner, a monument or some amazingly preserved piece of history with a story to tell. It is easy to see why Rome entices visitors to return over and over again.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-458\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0586-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"182\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-469\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0608-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"181\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-470\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0609-e1514440822417-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"180\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-476\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0622-e1514440783385-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"178\">\n\nI was fortunate to be staying at the <a href=\"http://www.palazzodama.com/en/\">Palazzo Dama&nbsp;</a>on a recommendation from a friend. My hotel was ideally situated just around the corner from Piazza del Popolo, one of the large, vibrant Roman squares where the shopping district of Rome begins. I was met by my private tour guide when I arrived to my hotel. Upon her recommendation, we decided to walk to some of Rome\'s most famous monuments, the Forum and the Colosseum. Passing through the square, we walked down the shopping district, all decorated for Christmas with many shoppers going about their business. We passed by churches, historic monuments and many buildings steeped in history before arriving in front of the \"Il Vittoriano\" or \"Wedding Cake\" as it is slurringly referred to by Romans. Though considered by many to be an eye sore to the beauty of Rome, it is hard not be impressed with the construction and design of the marble. Just behind this monument sits the Roman Forum, a key political, ritual and civic centre in ancient Rome. This is where heroes would come back, chariots blazing, triumphant from war. Where the government would commune with the people, and was considered the centre of the ancient Roman world. Initially temples had been built for pagan gods, however at the advent of Rome\'s turn to Christianity, the buildings originally dedicated to the pagan gods were repurposed into Christian churches and monuments. This is an area that would change with the times...and the religion of the day. It is so well preserved that you feel as though you can imagine yourself in the middle of the action at the time, and get swept away into its beauty. For this area, I definitely recommend a private guide. There is a lot to learn here, and its much easier with an expert beside you to guide you through the history.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-479\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0634-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-485\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0648-e1514440889484-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-481\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0640-e1514440944760-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"224\">\n\nThe next stop...the Colosseum. Grandiose, striking, massive. I understand the worldwide obsession with this historic arena. 50,000 - 80,000 spectators would fill the seats to be entertained by gladiators, animal hunts and dramatic products. Seating placement was based on one\'s prominence in society; those of the most importance were closest to the action, and those of least importance, and women, had to sit in the highest seats. Fun fact..the entrances from the stairs to the seating areas were referred to as \"vomitoriums\", since the entrance of thousands of people looked as though they were being \"vomited\" into the arena. However over the years, its has been repurposed many times, and now it exists mainly as a tourist attraction. As I was there in early December, the crowds were minimal and photo ops were plenty. However in the summer, be prepared for large crowds and fighting your way to a photo op.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-462\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0594-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-463\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0598-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\">&nbsp;<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-464\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0601-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\">\n\nAs I only had one night in Rome, this was the extent of my ancient Rome highlights. I recommend at least 3 days here to explore this amazing city. These are just some of the amazing sites that await you. If you need any help with tour recommendations, <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">let me know</a>!\n\n&nbsp;', 'When in Rome...', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '491-revision-v1', '', '', '2020-01-22 19:13:34', '2020-01-23 03:13:34', '', 491, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/2020/01/22/491-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3094, 1, '2020-05-11 11:13:55', '2020-05-11 18:13:55', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a Travel Advisor, I know that planning your vacation can be time consuming, and even frustrating. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Researching and booking everything from hotels, private tours, transportation and even restaurants can easily go sideways, causing your vacation to be full of uncertainty, worry and disappointment. Especially when things do not go well. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It shouldn’t be that way. When I plan vacations for my clients, they feel secure, relieved and excited! My white glove one-time professional planning fee includes extensive research, providing you options for excellent accommodation, private tours and transportation. I listen and provide you with an itinerary that matches your needs. This allows you to sit back and relax while we put together a vacation that is exactly what you want. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Welcome!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3091-revision-v1', '', '', '2020-05-11 11:13:55', '2020-05-11 18:13:55', '', 3091, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/2020/05/11/3091-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(592, 1, '2018-02-23 23:55:34', '2018-02-23 23:55:34', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-338 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/saturnia-thermal-springs-1-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" />What images come to mind when you think of Tuscany? Wine, rolling hills, idyllic settings? Does the image of thermal baths come to mind? If not, let me introduce you to Tuscany’s thermal region. One of the premier stars in this area is <strong>Saturnia’s Thermal Baths</strong> –2.5 hours south of Florence and 2.5 hours north of Rome, you will find yourself amid lovely Tuscany landscape, complete with thermal baths. This Tuscany region is know for its thermal baths, and the ones in Saturnia may just be the (not so) best kept secret around! If you are staying in the Maremma area and want do a day trip, or are heading from Florence to Rome by car, this is a great place to stop off. These natural, outdoor hot springs offer a great view, while providing numerous hot pools to enjoy. It is truly a unique experience.\r\n\r\nHere is a little taste of what you can see there: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/PiNJZ4vg5ts\">https://youtu.be/PiNJZ4vg5ts</a>\r\n\r\nTo really get a good feel for this amazing area, I recommend staying at the <strong>Terme di Saturnia Spa &amp; Golf resort.</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-339 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Terme-di-Saturnia-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />\r\n\r\nLocated in the lovely countryside 5km from the medieval village of Saturnia, this estate-feeling resort focuses on creating an atmosphere of total wellbeing. A thermal spring feeds hot water swimming pools, waterfalls, jacuzzis and waterways. They even have a Roman Bath to enjoy. It is the perfect place to relax in the Tuscan countryside, or practise your golf game. Plus…if you book with me, I can get you access to exclusive amenities, so <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact</a> me for details!</strong>', 'Tuscany\'s Thermal Baths', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '336-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 23:55:34', '2018-02-23 23:55:34', '', 336, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/336-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(593, 1, '2018-02-23 23:56:27', '2018-02-23 23:56:27', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-338 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/saturnia-thermal-springs-1-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" />What images come to mind when you think of Tuscany? Wine, rolling hills, idyllic settings? Does the image of thermal baths come to mind? If not, let me introduce you to Tuscany’s thermal region. One of the premier stars in this area is <strong>Saturnia’s Thermal Baths</strong> –2.5 hours south of Florence and 2.5 hours north of Rome, you will find yourself amid lovely Tuscany landscape, complete with thermal baths. This Tuscany region is know for its thermal baths, and the ones in Saturnia may just be the (not so) best kept secret around! If you are staying in the Maremma area and want do a day trip, or are heading from Florence to Rome by car, this is a great place to stop off. These natural, outdoor hot springs offer a great view, while providing numerous hot pools to enjoy. It is truly a unique experience.\r\n\r\nHere is a little taste of what you can see there: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/PiNJZ4vg5ts\">https://youtu.be/PiNJZ4vg5ts</a>\r\n\r\nTo really get a good feel for this amazing area, I recommend staying at the <strong>Terme di Saturnia Spa &amp; Golf resort.</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-339 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Terme-di-Saturnia-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" />\r\n\r\nLocated in the lovely countryside 5km from the medieval village of Saturnia, this estate-feeling resort focuses on creating an atmosphere of total wellbeing. A thermal spring feeds hot water swimming pools, waterfalls, jacuzzis and waterways. They even have a Roman Bath to enjoy. It is the perfect place to relax in the Tuscan countryside, or practise your golf game.\r\n\r\n<strong>Plus…if you book with me, I can get you access to exclusive amenities, so <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact</a> me for details!</strong>', 'Tuscany\'s Thermal Baths', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '336-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-23 23:56:27', '2018-02-23 23:56:27', '', 336, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/23/336-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(597, 1, '2018-02-24 00:09:27', '2018-02-24 00:09:27', 'If you haven\'t been to Prague....put it on your list! Before I first went to Prague, my mind was filled with questions; what is the regional cuisine? Is the there beer really cheaper than water? Are there castles? Will anyone speak English? Needless to say, all of my questions were soon answered! Prague is a lovely city with a small town feel. Every district has its own distinct flavour and there seems to be a lovely bakery, or Klobasy (sausages) stand at every turn.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-316 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0233-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nA main staple of Czech cuisine is Schweinshaxe (pronounced \"swine haxen\". It is roasted pork knuckle). It is slowly spit roasted until the outside is crispy and the meat is tender. Initially I was afraid to try this, however it tasted amazing, and is best enjoyed with a glass of famous Czech beer. Czech food is primarily meat based, so be prepared to be on a bit of a protein diet when you come here! That being said, there is actually a large culture of Asian cuisine. I was most struck by the amount of Thai and Korean offerings. At the airport, they proudly noted a partnership with Korean airlines, so I assume that is part of the reason. It was a pleasant surprise to be able to sample a variety of international cuisines in this lovely city.\r\n\r\nMoving on from the food...I found that most people did speak some English, and that most signs were in English as well. It was quite easy to get around also. We spent a lot of time walking, but they also have a lovely transit system that is cheap and very convenient. One of the highlights of our trip was the Prague Castle. There is an stunning Cathedral which cannot be missed, as well as this very quaint area known as \"Golden Lane\" which is a lane of tiny houses and functioned as servants and tradesman\'s quarters. One of the houses was even inhabited by the writer, Franz Kafka, for a period of time. Another famous landmark is the Charles Bridge. Prague has a number of bridges which join the city on both sides of the river, but this bridge is particularly special because it joins the Old Town to the Castle walk. It is a busy, lovely heritage bridge that takes you to Wenceslas Square. Here you will find the Astronomical Clock, as well a number of shops, restaurants and cafes. It is the centre of Old Town life. You can easily spend a full day enjoying the square.\r\n\r\nPrague is a mix of old world and new world. It is very clean, beautiful, and still has the slight fairytale quality. It is definitely worth a stop next time you\'re in Europe. Free free to contact me for more tips on Prague!\r\n\r\nOh...and yes...per litre, beer is cheaper than water in Prague!\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning your next trip!</strong>', 'Amazing Prague', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '315-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:09:27', '2018-02-24 00:09:27', '', 315, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/315-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(599, 1, '2018-02-24 00:19:41', '2018-02-24 00:19:41', 'A lot of my clients want my advice on the best itinerary to do for their first trip to Italy. This Classic Italy Itinerary allows you to see the highlights and \"must-see\" sights, without being too overwhelming.<strong> This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'classic-italy-itinerary-2', '', '', '2018-02-27 17:14:23', '2018-02-27 17:14:23', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=599', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(600, 1, '2018-02-24 00:15:20', '2018-02-24 00:15:20', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong> This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '599-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:15:20', '2018-02-24 00:15:20', '', 599, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/599-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(603, 1, '2018-02-24 00:18:50', '2018-02-24 00:18:50', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\nA lot of my clients want my advice on the best itinerary to do for their first trip to Italy. This Classic Italy Itinerary allows you to see the highlights and \"must-see\" sights, without being too overwhelming.<strong> This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '599-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:18:50', '2018-02-24 00:18:50', '', 599, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/599-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(604, 1, '2018-02-24 00:20:24', '2018-02-24 00:20:24', 'A lot of my clients want my advice on the best itinerary to do for their first trip to Italy. This Classic Italy Itinerary allows you to see the highlights and \"must-see\" sights, without being too overwhelming.<strong> This is just a small sample of what you can do in Italy. From simple to exotic, I can work with you to make it happen!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><u>VENICE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival in the Venice Airport please collect your luggage and exit the baggage claim area where you\'ll find your assistant waiting with a porter for private transfer by boat to your Venice hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Venice Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you in the lobby and escort you on a walking tour of this romantic city, that begins in <em><strong>San Marco Square</strong></em> with the magnificent <em><strong>Basilica of San Marco</strong></em>. One of the most unique cities in the world, Venice offers priceless art, stunning architecture and an element of mystery with its canals and winding alleyways.  Admire the church’s rich, detailed mosaics and the sculptures that adorn this enchanting structure. Next, learn about Venetian art and style with a tour of the gothic <strong><em>Doge’s Palac</em>e</strong> that dates to approximately 1309, and its trove of treasures. This tour concludes in the Rialto area where clients will stroll over the city’s oldest and best-known <em><strong>Rialto Bridge</strong></em> to end in the bustling Rialto Market for a glimpse of local life.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"536,537,534\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Grand Canal Cruise with Walking Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-509 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wes75ex-123507-Exterior-Med-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" />\r\n\r\nWhat better way to visit this mysterious and ancient city than by private boat with expert guide? Depart from hotel with your expert guide for a walking tour of the Dorsoduro sestiere of authentic Venetian quarters, strolling along hidden streets where locals once built their world-famous gondolas. Visit the <strong><em>Church of San Sebastian</em>o</strong> to tour the masterful frescoes by the pre-eminent late Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese and then enjoy a one-hour <em><strong>cruise along the Grand Canal</strong></em> by private boat to witness the splendor of the Venetian palazzi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><u>FLORENCE</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"525,552,554\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Train from Venice to Florence – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nMeet  your private assistant in the hotel lobby to transfer you via private boat to the Venice train station in time to catch your train. Enjoy a first class train trip to Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany. You are met at the Florence train station by your private driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. <strong>                 </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Florence Walking Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-514 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2016-Advisor-Contest-10191936-Pamela-Hartman-P-image1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nMeet your guide in your hotel lobby for a tour of the intriguing city of Florence that boasts some of the best preserved Renaissance architectural monuments in Italy. Walk its winding cobblestone streets with your expert guide and visit <em><strong>Brunelleschi’s Duomo, Piazza Della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce</strong></em> with its tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and the <em><strong>Ponte Vecchio</strong></em> lined with centuries-old jewelry shops that is topped by the Medici families’ secret passageway.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Accademia and Medicis Tour </strong><em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-517 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/David-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />Enter the<em><strong> Accademia Gallery</strong></em> with a reservation and visit the famous<strong><em> ‘David</em>’</strong>, the statue that established <em><strong>Michelangelo</strong></em> as  the greatest sculptor of his time.  Learn about the making and history of this glorious sculpture, and tour Michelangelo’s other works in residence. Also on display at the Accademia are paintings from other notable Renaissance artists, such as <em><strong>Uccello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, and Sarto</strong></em>. Proceed to the splendid Medici Chapels decorated with frescoes and inlaid stones, or visit the first residence of Cosimo di Medici, known as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.\r\n\r\n<strong>Masterpieces of the Uffizi Tour</strong> <em>(3 hours)</em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/birth-of-venus-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" />The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important galleries in the world, offers a collection of world-famous artistic masterpieces such as Botticelli’s <em><strong>Birth of Venus</strong></em> and <em><strong>Caravaggio’s Bacchus</strong></em> along with other works by Renaissance masters <em><strong>Leonardo da Vinci</strong></em> and <strong>Michelangelo</strong>.  You will enter with a reservation  and tour the gallery’s treasures with an expert, English-speaking private guide. Tour will also include an overview of the Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>TUSCANY</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Chianti (8 hours)</strong>\r\n\r\nYour private English speaking driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby to begin this day trip through the Chianti countryside, characterized by its silver-green olive groves, well-kept vineyards and small stone cottages. Stroll through the towns of <strong>Greve</strong>, <strong>Montefioralle</strong> and <strong>Radda</strong> in Chianti on your own to explore their charming piazzas and churches. Visit a <strong>Chianti winery</strong> and taste their famous <strong>Chianti Classico</strong> and <strong>Chianti Riserva</strong> wines, along with local <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil</strong>. Stop for lunch in a local trattoria along the way where you can enjoy the specialties of the region, and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your Florence hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"524,521,523\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Lucca and Pisa - Driver Service (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pisa-Leaning-Tower-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Depart with driver from your hotel through the <strong>Tuscan countryside</strong> and head towards the coast for a day of exploring <strong>Lucca</strong> and <strong>Pisa</strong> on your own. Enjoy the walled medieval town of Lucca and walk along its cobblestone streets to visit its important piazzas and churches, then enjoy time on your own for lunch. Proceed to Pisa, home of the famous <strong>Leaning Tower</strong>, where you can admire it from the <strong>Piazza dei Miracoli</strong> or I can reserve a visit with the resident staff of the tower for a short climbing tour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><u>ROME</u></strong></p>\r\n<strong>Train from Florence to Rome – First Class</strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the 1 hour 20 minute train ride from Florence to Rome. Upon your arrival at the Rome train station you will find your driver at the exit bearing a sign with your last name. Enjoy a private transfer to  your hotel.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"487,462,469\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Full Day Rome Tour with Driver and Guide </strong><em>(6 hours)</em>\r\n\r\nMeet your private driver and guide in the hotel lobby for a full day tour of Rome. Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome with your expert guide and driver. See the famous sites of the Roman gladiator fights at the <strong><em>Colosseum</em></strong>, learn the meaning of the ruins at the <strong><em>Forum</em></strong>, and visit <strong><em>Circo Massimo, the Arch of Constantine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Piazza Venezia. </em></strong>This delightful tour, full of historical anecdotes with a private expert guide will allow you to visit the main artistic and architectural monuments of Classic Rome. View Nicola Salvi’s theatrical design the <strong><em>Trevi Fountain</em></strong>, Bernini’s Baroque style in <strong><em>Piazza Navona</em></strong>, feel the charm of the <strong><em>Spanish Steps</em></strong> and witness the most extraordinary and best preserved ancient building in Rome, <strong><em>the Pantheon.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Vatican Experience: St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Reserved Entrance <em>(4 hours)</em></strong>\r\n\r\nYour private guide will meet you  in your hotel and you will proceed by taxi to the Vatican.  Enter with a reservation and tour the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"529,530,531\"]\r\n\r\nEnjoy an informative tour of the Vatican accompanied by an expert guide with <em><strong>pre-reserved entrance times</strong></em> to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.  Our special relationship with the Vatican enables us to reserve your entrance to avoid waiting in the immense lines that one finds most of the year. Transfer by taxi to the Vatican for this four hour in-depth tour where you will learn about the great artists who helped to embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Visit the Vatican museums which includes some of the world’s most precious artistic and religious treasures including the Galleries of Maps, Candelabras and Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and  Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  Afterwards, a visit to St Peter’s Basilica completes the tour with its splendid sculptures and mosaics of great historic and religious importance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Let\'s get started!</strong>  The earlier you start planning the better, since things tend to book up quickly in Italy, especially in high season. <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to start planning!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Classic Italy Itinerary', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '599-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:20:24', '2018-02-24 00:20:24', '', 599, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/599-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3204, 1, '2025-02-17 17:54:58', '2025-02-18 01:54:58', '<img class=\"wp-image-248 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sorrento-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">Who doesn’t love a stunning, picturesque town on a gorgeous seaside?</span>\n\n<strong>Sorrento</strong> is one of Italy\'s most famous resort towns. Sitting on a perch high above the Mediterranean, it is like a balcony over the sea with views that extend from the island of Procida across the <strong>Gulf to Naples and Mt. Vesuvi</strong>us. Sorrento is a lovely, civilized historic town. Sights to see include the civic park of the <strong>Villa Comunale</strong> bursting with blooms and trees; a popular gathering spot for the citizens, the church of San Francesco which has a cross-vaulted cloister that hosts concerts and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the <strong>Romanesque Duomo</strong>, the city\'s cathedral that dates back to the 1400s. It has gorgeous doors with a fresco over the portal. Its accompanying bell tower has an ancient clock face composed from beautiful majolica tiles. Though there are not a lot of large sandy beaches, you can still enjoy the sea at a beach club, or sunbathing on a large platform, which juts out into the sea. Get there early for a good spot and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun and the sea.\n\n<strong>Insider Tip:</strong> For something off the beaten path and fun to do, check out the Caseifico Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory for a tasting or try your hand at making it yourself!\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> if you need any help planning your next trip to Sorrento!</strong>', 'Discover Sorrento', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '258-revision-v1', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:54:58', '2025-02-18 01:54:58', '', 258, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=3204', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(606, 1, '2018-02-24 00:23:34', '2018-02-24 00:23:34', '<img class=\"wp-image-248 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sorrento-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\" />\r\n\r\nWho doesn’t love a stunning, picturesque town on a gorgeous seaside?\r\n\r\n<strong>Sorrento</strong> is one of Italy\'s most famous resort towns. Sitting on a perch high above the Mediterranean, it is like a balcony over the sea with views that extend from the island of Procida across the <strong>Gulf to Naples and Mt. Vesuvi</strong>us. Sorrento is a lovely, civilized historic town. Sights to see include the civic park of the <strong>Villa Comunale</strong> bursting with blooms and trees; a popular gathering spot for the citizens, the church of San Francesco which has a cross-vaulted cloister that hosts concerts and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the <strong>Romanesque Duomo</strong>, the city\'s cathedral that dates back to the 1400s. It has gorgeous doors with a fresco over the portal. Its accompanying bell tower has an ancient clock face composed from beautiful majolica tiles. Though there are not a lot of large sandy beaches, you can still enjoy the sea at a beach club, or sunbathing on a large platform, which juts out into the sea. Get there early for a good spot and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun and the sea.\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:</strong> For something off the beaten path and fun to do, check out the Caseifico Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory for a tasting or try your hand at making it yourself!\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> if you need any help planning your next trip to Sorrento!</strong>', 'Discover Sorrento', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '258-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:23:34', '2018-02-24 00:23:34', '', 258, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/258-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(607, 1, '2018-02-24 00:31:18', '2018-02-24 00:31:18', '<img class=\"wp-image-248 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sorrento-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\" /><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \'Helvetica Neue\', sans-serif;\">Who doesn’t love a stunning, picturesque town on a gorgeous seaside?</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sorrento</strong> is one of Italy\'s most famous resort towns. Sitting on a perch high above the Mediterranean, it is like a balcony over the sea with views that extend from the island of Procida across the <strong>Gulf to Naples and Mt. Vesuvi</strong>us. Sorrento is a lovely, civilized historic town. Sights to see include the civic park of the <strong>Villa Comunale</strong> bursting with blooms and trees; a popular gathering spot for the citizens, the church of San Francesco which has a cross-vaulted cloister that hosts concerts and art exhibitions. Be sure to check out the <strong>Romanesque Duomo</strong>, the city\'s cathedral that dates back to the 1400s. It has gorgeous doors with a fresco over the portal. Its accompanying bell tower has an ancient clock face composed from beautiful majolica tiles. Though there are not a lot of large sandy beaches, you can still enjoy the sea at a beach club, or sunbathing on a large platform, which juts out into the sea. Get there early for a good spot and spend the rest of the day enjoying the sun and the sea.\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:</strong> For something off the beaten path and fun to do, check out the Caseifico Michelangelo mozzarella cheese factory for a tasting or try your hand at making it yourself!\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> if you need any help planning your next trip to Sorrento!</strong>', 'Discover Sorrento', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '258-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:31:18', '2018-02-24 00:31:18', '', 258, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/258-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(609, 1, '2018-02-24 00:35:55', '2018-02-24 00:35:55', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-310 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Tapa1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />If you\'re anything like me, you enjoy being pleasantly surprised by new types of cuisine while travelling. <strong>San Sebastian, Spain</strong> offers just that experience. With the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the world, this city does not disappoint when it comes to its culinary scene. One of the most interesting aspects of its culinary scene is the <strong>pintxo</strong> culture.  I\'m sure you are familiar with tapas, but have you heard of pintxos? Pronounced \"pinchos\", these are the small <strong>Basque style tapas</strong> that this city is famous for. Their pintxo culture is almost unmatched, with more pintxo bars per square meter than anywhere else in Spain, and most likely the world.  They are meant to be a small snack, and it is common to go into a pintxo bar, and choose from the many varieties waiting for you on the counter. A popular activity is the <strong>\"pintxo crawl\".</strong> Instead of a bar crawl, you just go to a variety of different pintxo bars and sample food all day. Make sure to come hungry!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-308 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/San-Sebastian-Beach-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"222\" />San Sebastian is not only about the food. It is also a home base for exploring the Basque country, and has a mini Rio de Janeiro like aura. One of the most stunning aspects of this gorgeous city is the <strong>Playa de la Concha</strong>. This amazing sandy beach opens to a turquoise water bay, and lends itself to being the ultimate place to relax and soak up some rays while enjoying the beautiful scenery.\r\n\r\nWhile there, also check out the historic old town, its amazing architecture and the <strong>Gothic and Baroque style churches</strong>, as well as the historic museums. This is the happening area, which also houses the most pinxto bars.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you\'re looking for a truly unique, tasty, and relaxing travel experience, San Sebastian is definitely worth a visit!<strong> <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today to get started planning your next trip to Spain!</strong>', 'San Sebastian, Spain - Pintxo Anyone!?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '307-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:35:55', '2018-02-24 00:35:55', '', 307, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/307-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3202, 1, '2025-02-17 17:54:06', '2025-02-18 01:54:06', 'If you haven’t been here…you NEED to go!!\n\nThe Amalfi Coast is one of the most photographed and most daring coastal routes in the world. The best way to enjoy the views, vibes and villages that have inspired poets and lovers for centuries is to take a scenic drive…\n\nAwarded World Heritage status by UNESCO and inspiring creative minds from painter William Turner to popstar Beyoncé, La Costiera Amalfitana is probably the world’s favorite 30 miles of coastline. My recommendation to enjoy it to the fullest is to hire a private driver from Sorrento. Leave the hairpin turns and the sheer, thousand-foot drops to your expert driver, and relax as you travel along the Amalfi Drive – a feat of engineering with improbable roads and tunnels that link the picturesque seaside villages. Begin by exploring the ‘vertical village’ of Positano that climbs the cliffs beside the azure Tyrrhenian Sea. Its uneven stairs, covered walkways and quaint shops are ripe for the exploring – make sure you find a vine-covered terrace to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy some of the best people-watching in Italy.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-245\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Positano-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"229\"></p>\nContinue on to the hills and the charming town of Ravello perched on a rocky spur between two valleys. One of the area’s most elegant destinations, Ravello is known for its artisanal ceramics, luxe linens and delectable dolci. History also abounds in Ravello’s striking cathedral with its massive bronze doors and its flamboyant pulpit, while noble palaces like the 13th-century Villa Rufolo pride themselves in their cascading gardens, which locals say inspired the setting for Richard Wagner’s opera Parsifal. More postcard-perfect views await as you make your way back along the Amalfi Drive to Sorrento.\n\nContact me if you need any help planning your next trip to the Amalfi Coast!', 'Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '261-revision-v1', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:54:06', '2025-02-18 01:54:06', '', 261, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=3202', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3203, 1, '2025-02-17 17:54:35', '2025-02-18 01:54:35', 'Morocco is a country that has always fascinated me. Just thinking of it conjures up images of smoke filled bazaars, spices, and glamping in a red sand desert while watching a endless sky full of stars. One of the best ways to enjoy this country is to experience the amazing city of Marrakech. I feel that is article from MuchMorocco really says it best (and possibly better than I could say it!):\n\nMarrakech has stood for close to a thousand years, a city of history and culture.\n\nOne of the most evocative places in the world, just the name conjures up images of this cultural melting pot – sandstone buildings, dusty streets and towering minarets against deep blue skies immediately spring to mind.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-232\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Marrakech-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"281\"></p>\nKnown as The Red City thanks to the hue of the thick walls surrounding the old city, Marrakech has been a popular tourist destination in Morocco since the 1960s, attracting everyone from the Beatles to Sienna Miller. It’s a place to engage the senses, nowhere more so than in the famous souks. These vibrant markets are a whirlwind of colour and noise, where throngs of people weave between tightly packed stalls exhibiting pyramids of brightly coloured spices, richly woven rugs and a thousand other exotic goods. Enticing smells waft through the souks, and the clamour of voices haggling and the cries of vendors competing for customers provides a constant backing track to the city.\n\nIt’s almost impossible to walk through Marrakech for more than five minutes without finding some architectural wonder to marvel at. From the exquisite gardens to the intricately carved archways to the ornate mosques, this is a city that displays its history in its man-made environment. The Medina in particular is a sight to behold: designated a UNESCO World Heritage Centre it’s a wonderful mix of Amazigh, Arabic and Moorish architecture.\n\nWhen it comes to entertainment, Marrakech blends cultures to magical effect. Jemaa El-Fnaa is the busiest square in the whole of Africa, packed with fire-eaters, cross-dressing bellydancers, Amazigh acrobats, astrologers, and a hundred other types of street entertainers. Marrakech also plays host to many festivals such as the Dakka Marrakchia, the Popular Arts Festival and the Marrakech Biennale.\n\nA more relaxed time can be had on one of Marrakech’s fine golf courses, or for a delightful pampering experience then seek out one of the many hammams that are a speciality of the city.\n\nLet me know if you need any help planning your trip to Morocco!', 'Exploring Marrakech', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '209-revision-v1', '', '', '2025-02-17 17:54:35', '2025-02-18 01:54:35', '', 209, 'https://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=3203', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(611, 1, '2018-02-24 00:37:30', '2018-02-24 00:37:30', 'Vineyards, rolling hills, historic villas and idyllic countryside towns, Tuscany really does have it all when it comes to romance. And what better way to reconnect than at an authentic Tuscan castle!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-217 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Castello-Del-Nero-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"189\" />\r\n\r\nNestled in the rolling Tuscan countryside, <strong>Castello del Nero</strong> is a peaceful retreat located within a half-hour of most of the areas must-see sites. This <strong>12th century castle</strong> has been lovingly restored, maintaining many of the property’s original features like fanciful frescoes, vaulted ceilings and massive fireplaces. The views in every direction are quintessentially Tuscan – <strong>olive groves, vineyards</strong> and the never-ending blue sky. There are 32 rooms in the main house and outbuildings available in the classic, executive and deluxe categories, all featuring queen or twin beds, stylish fabrics and distinctive “cotto” floors - some even have high timber beam ceilings. Castello del Nero is proud to offer Italy’s first <strong>ESPA</strong>-branded spa, with bespoke treatments and 10,000 square feet of rejuvenation, including the indoor/outdoor vitality pool. Guests will also enjoy the hotel’s other public areas: the refreshing pool, the huge panoramic terrace, the sweet chapel and the cozy bar. For the serious sightseers, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Siena and Florence. La Torre restaurant and Executive Chef Giovanni Luca di Pirro offer the<strong> best in Tuscan cuisine</strong>, with a focus on fresh, organic, local ingredients including the estate’s own red wine and olive oil. Guests can also arrange for a private wine tasting in the vaulted wine cellar or enjoy al fresco lunch by the pool during the summer.\r\n\r\nWant some help planning a trip here? <strong><a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> to get started!</strong> P.S. I can get you some exclusive perks here!', 'Ah...Tuscan Castles!', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '263-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:37:30', '2018-02-24 00:37:30', '', 263, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/263-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(612, 1, '2018-02-24 00:38:10', '2018-02-24 00:38:10', 'It\'s not always easy to find friends or family who want to travel to the same places that you do and the idea of travelling alone may put you off from visiting destinations you\'ve always dreamed of going to. In my experience, group excursions and tours are an ideal way for solo travellers to go on holiday with the comfort and security of knowing they\'ll be travelling with other people and have a knowledgeable guide on hand as well. You\'re also more likely to visit places off the beaten track and enjoy unique experiences that might have seemed too out of reach or hard to do alone. And you can make new friends in the process!\r\n\r\nOf course, if you have ever tried to travel as a solo, you are familiar with the nasty little thing called a “Single Supplement”. This is a surcharge applied to solo travellers as a way for tour operators/cruise lines/certain accommodation providers to recover some money they are losing from not having double occupancy. But really it feels like a punishment! However, don’t be disheartened. There are actually quite a number of tour operators/cruise lines that have less harsh, or even waived, single supplements for the solo traveller. Sometimes this comes in the form of a “single room” where you have a single room to yourself, or a “shared room” where you room a member of the same sex in order to apply a double occupancy rate.\r\n\r\nJust to show you an example of a solo group trip with the single supplement waived:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"wp-image-244 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Petra-Jordan-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"319\" /></p>\r\n<strong>Jordan – Desert/Amman/Petra</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Wadi Mujib - trek the Siq Trail of Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve</li>\r\n 	<li>Wadi Rum - Vast red desert landscape with rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations</li>\r\n 	<li>Shobak or Karak Crusader castles - Reminders of the former glory of the Crusaders</li>\r\n 	<li>Madaba - Christian market town, Church of St George, Jordan’s finest Byzantine mosaics</li>\r\n 	<li>Amman - Ancient hilltop citadel, fascinating Archaeological Museum and bustling souqs</li>\r\n 	<li>Two nights in Petra - UNESCO-listed Nabataean city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812</li>\r\n 	<li>Dead Sea - Dramatically beautiful landscape with warm buoyant mineral-rich waters</li>\r\n 	<li>Mt Nebo - Perhaps one of the most sacred sites in Jordan with views across the Promised Land</li>\r\n 	<li>Umm ar-Rasas - An ancient city and important stop on the caravan route between east and west</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Please <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">contact me</a> if you need any help arranging solo travel!</strong>', 'Ridin\' Solo', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '271-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 00:38:10', '2018-02-24 00:38:10', '', 271, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/271-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(613, 1, '2018-02-24 02:16:08', '2018-02-24 02:16:08', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the <strong>Amalfi Coast</strong> never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either <strong>Sorrento or Positano</strong>, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-629 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hotel-sea-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring <strong>stunning sea views.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discovery of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"619,618,616\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"622,623,631\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"624,626,625\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.\r\n\r\nThe Amalfi Coast is best visited between April to October, as from November to March most properties are closed and services are more limited.\r\n\r\nThis is just a small sampling of things you can do in this area. I would love to chat with you to give you more ideas. <strong>Let\'s start planning your amazing Amalfi Coast adventure. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today!</strong>', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'discover-the-amalfi-coast', '', '', '2018-02-24 02:17:14', '2018-02-24 02:17:14', '', 0, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/?p=613', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(614, 1, '2018-02-24 01:36:17', '2018-02-24 01:36:17', 'Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the Amalfi Coast never disappoints!\r\n\r\nThis part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either Sorrento or Positano, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent. Here is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 01:36:17', '2018-02-24 01:36:17', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. 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(632, 1, '2018-02-24 01:56:16', '2018-02-24 01:56:16', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the Amalfi Coast never disappoints!\r\n\r\nThis part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either Sorrento or Positano, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent. <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nThe hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. 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Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 01:56:16', '2018-02-24 01:56:16', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent. <img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. 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Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 01:56:37', '2018-02-24 01:56:37', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(634, 1, '2018-02-24 01:57:05', '2018-02-24 01:57:05', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the Amalfi Coast never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either Sorrento or Positano, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 01:57:05', '2018-02-24 01:57:05', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(635, 1, '2018-02-24 01:59:56', '2018-02-24 01:59:56', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the Amalfi Coast never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either Sorrento or Positano, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-629\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hotel-sea-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 01:59:56', '2018-02-24 01:59:56', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(636, 1, '2018-02-24 02:00:22', '2018-02-24 02:00:22', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the Amalfi Coast never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either Sorrento or Positano, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-629 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hotel-sea-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 02:00:22', '2018-02-24 02:00:22', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(637, 1, '2018-02-24 02:00:38', '2018-02-24 02:00:38', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the Amalfi Coast never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either Sorrento or Positano, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-629 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hotel-sea-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 02:00:38', '2018-02-24 02:00:38', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(638, 1, '2018-02-24 02:09:29', '2018-02-24 02:09:29', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the Amalfi Coast never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either Sorrento or Positano, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-629 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hotel-sea-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"619,618,616\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"622,623,631\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"624,626,625\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 02:09:29', '2018-02-24 02:09:29', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(639, 1, '2018-02-24 02:14:04', '2018-02-24 02:14:04', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the <strong>Amalfi Coast</strong> never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either <strong>Sorrento or Positano</strong>, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-629 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hotel-sea-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring <strong>stunning sea views.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discover of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"619,618,616\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"622,623,631\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"624,626,625\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.\r\n\r\nThe Amalfi Coast is best visited between April to October, as from November to March most properties are closed and services are more limited.\r\n\r\nThis is just a small sampling of things you can do in this area. I would love to chat with you to give you more ideas. <strong>Let\'s start planning your amazing Amalfi Coast adventure. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today!</strong>', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 02:14:04', '2018-02-24 02:14:04', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(640, 1, '2018-02-24 02:14:41', '2018-02-24 02:14:41', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the <strong>Amalfi Coast</strong> never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either <strong>Sorrento or Positano</strong>, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-629 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hotel-sea-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring <strong>stunning sea views.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discovery of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"619,618,616\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"622,623,631\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"624,626,625\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.\r\n\r\nThe Amalfi Coast is best visited between April to October, as from November to March most properties are closed and services are more limited.\r\n\r\nThis is just a small sampling of things you can do in this area. I would love to chat with you to give you more ideas. <strong>Let\'s start planning your amazing Amalfi Coast adventure. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today!</strong>', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 02:14:41', '2018-02-24 02:14:41', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(641, 1, '2018-02-24 02:16:02', '2018-02-24 02:16:02', '<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-622 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Amalfi-Coastline-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" />Maybe you\'ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy...less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the <strong>Amalfi Coast</strong> never disappoints!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-621 alignright\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/amalfi-coast-862299__340-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either <strong>Sorrento or Positano</strong>, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-629 alignleft\" src=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hotel-sea-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" />The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring <strong>stunning sea views.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a sample itinerary for an amazing discovery of the Amalfi Coast:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AMALFI COAST ITINERARY</strong></span></p>\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"619,618,616\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of <strong>Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast</strong> with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s<strong> archaeological ruins</strong>. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this <strong>world-famous coast line</strong> and tour the scenic towns of <strong>Amalfi and Ravello</strong>, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.\r\n\r\n<strong>ALSO.</strong>..enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"622,623,631\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your <strong>private boat</strong> to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of <strong>Atrani</strong> and then stop for a swim near the <strong>Marmorata waterfall</strong>. Continue along the Coast to <strong>Minori, Maiori</strong> and then to the <strong>Norman Tower,</strong> which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.\r\n\r\nAnd for the more active types....\r\n\r\n<strong>The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time) </strong>\r\n\r\nKnown as the <strong>“Path of the Gods,”</strong> this walk offers <strong>unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast</strong> and its <strong>charming villages</strong> as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of <strong>Bomerano</strong> by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant <strong>lemon groves</strong> as well as <strong>vineyards</strong> delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other <strong>wild flowers</strong> and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of <strong>Nocelle</strong> that remains one of the few Italian villages still <strong>untouched and inaccessible to automobiles.</strong> A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without....\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" ids=\"624,626,625\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>A Day in Capri (6 hours) </strong>\r\n\r\nYour expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes - the <strong>Blue Grotto, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations.</strong> Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the <strong>Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara</strong>. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius\' most important imperial villa; a visit to <strong>Villa San Michele</strong> with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri\'s famous main square.\r\n\r\nThe Amalfi Coast is best visited between April to October, as from November to March most properties are closed and services are more limited.\r\n\r\nThis is just a small sampling of things you can do in this area. I would love to chat with you to give you more ideas. <strong>Let\'s start planning your amazing Amalfi Coast adventure. <a href=\"http://www.lindsaystravels.com/contact/\">Contact me</a> today!</strong>', 'Discover the Amalfi Coast', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '613-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-24 02:16:02', '2018-02-24 02:16:02', '', 613, 'http://www.lindsaystravels.com/2018/02/24/613-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
