Haven’t heard of Bologna? Then you could be missing out on Italy’s most underrated city. It was named in the New York Time Places to Go in 2018, Here is why you should visit. Bologna is the capital of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region in the north of the country. Over the years it has been a […]
Piedmont: Pioneering the Slow Food movement – Think you’ve ticked Italian food and wine travel off your list? Perhaps not. Welcome to Piedmont, Italy’s undiscovered northern region, pioneering the Slow Food movement along with their long history of producing fine wines. The name Piedmont translates to “foot of the mountain”, as the region is surrounded on
Italy’s Undiscovered Locations: The Five Villages of Cinque Terre – Getting off the tourist trail is always an exciting experience that allows you to explore and discover further. The culture, the people and the tastes of local Italian become more authentic as you step off the beaten track. Across Italy it’s almost guaranteed that you will
Prague – The Local Experience – The history of the Czech Republic is infused with legends that are important threads in the cultural identity of its people. Today, they are proudly independent, after centuries of changing borders and rulers that have each contributed to the country’s oral history and folklore – from the legend of Prague’s
Let’s Do Prague! – Best known for its Old Town Square, colourful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show, Prague offers so much to tourists and locals alike. A beautiful city – equated to that of Paris – there can feel like there is so much to explore.
Authentic Amsterdam – A Historical and Cultural Insight – The trajectory of Amsterdam’s development is a series of captivating stories, from jazz legends to political policy. During the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th Centure, Amsterdam truly flourished, and it was at this itme that artists such as Rembrandt led a cultural renaissance in the city,
Italy’s Undiscovered Locations: Aeolian Islands – Getting off the tourist trail is always an exciting experience that allows you to explore and discover further. The culture, the people and the tastes of local Italian become more authentic as you step off the beaten track. Across Italy it’s almost guaranteed that you will find small spots that
Italy’s Undiscovered Locations: The Hidden Gems of Puglia – Getting off the tourist trail is always an exciting experience that allows you to explore and discover further. The culture, the people and the tastes of local Italian become more authentic as you step off the beaten track. Across Italy it’s almost guaranteed that you will find
Step Outside Prague – Beautiful Prague, the historical capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia that was (for periods) an important city of the Holy Roman Empire, the House of Habsburg and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Whether you want to explore in your available leisure time in our Berlin to Budapest Small Group Journey, or perhaps plan a
Explore Outside of Amsterdam – The City Break in Amsterdam is the perfect way to acquaint yourself with the UNESCO World Heritage Listed 17th century canal network, it’s museums and the Dutch culture. At Ormina Tours, we work with you to custom your private tours to include just what you want… here are some ideas for
