February 2009 through March 2009
BIRDWATCHING IN ITALY
The high volcanic lakes of Lazio are along some of the world’s most popular avian highways. Among the 500+ species of migratory and nesting birds, during the winter months you will see the Golden and Short-Toed Eagle, the Griffon Vulture, many types of gulls, the Cattle and Great Egrets, the Flamingo and Hoopoe, the Red-billed Shrike, the Stone Curlew and Montagu’s Harrier, among others.
Catered refreshments and lunch included. A local English-speaking conservationist and photographer guides the day. All transportation included from Orte train station, 30 minutes from Rome.
By prior arrangement, escort can be arranged from center Rome or Florence hotels. For more information about this special day, write us.
UMBRIAN HARVESTS
FULLY GUIDED ALL-DAY TOUR
Spend a magical day in the ‘Green Heart’ of Italy along the Tiber River exploring historic ruins, visiting a sheep farm to see ricotta cheese being made, a beautiful wine cantina to sample wine, and an olive oil cooperative to see where olive oil is pressed. All this plus a great lunch! For complete details, click here.
THE GRAND TOUR
FULLY GUIDED ALL-DAY GARDEN TOUR
A special treat for visitors to the beautiful Umbrian and Lazio countryside to visit the Grand Gardens of the high Renaissance families. For more information, click here.
FULLY GUIDED ALL-DAY TOUR
ROME’N’ABOUT FOR A DAY
If you want to love Rome, uncover the secrets of the Eternal City. Let Lisa Finerty, an American living abroad, show you the hidden treasures and profound lessons of this 3000 year old city. From the “must see” tourist sites to the back street jewels, Lisa can design a tour and that will full be on vacation. for you and your family or group. For more information, click here.
SUMMER IN THE CITY TOUR
FULLY GUIDED ALL-DAY GARDEN TOUR
Italian gardens lack color? Not on this tour! This full-tilt color-o-rama outing is a marked contrast to Rome’s white stone and brick. And the edibles, the secret ingredients of the Mediterranean diet, are in full evidence too.
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FULL DAY TOURS
THE SACRED AND PROFANE
Do you need an antidote to life in front of a computer? Visit Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio’s most astonishing modern gardens and savor up-close-and personal screen savers to last the calendar year.
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