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Italy is a popular spot for summer vacations. You can’t miss these tours when visiting this charming country:

1. Venice Sightseeing Tour – Everyone should visit Venice at least once in their lifetime.  If you are short on time in Venice, I recommend a three-hour sightseeing tour that includes a scenic boat tour on the waterways of Venice.  Be sure to pick a tour that includes going past the San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant’ Elena and the Lido beach resort.  You might want to choose a tour that includes a visit to the lagoon islands of Murano, Burano or Torcello.
2. Chianti Tour – Consider a bus tour to Greve in Chianti. The tour includes a stop to the ancient hamlet of Montefioralle and you will have a chance to view the towers of the ancient castle.  Once in Greve, take a tour of the village and be sure to visit and taste the delicacies of a local butcher shop, such as Falornis.
3. Best of Tuscany – To see Tuscany in the shortest possible time, I recommend a best of Tuscany tour.  These tours are about 9 hours in length.  You will have a chance to visit Siena and San Gimignano.  Of course, any Tuscany tour needs to give you an opportunity to view olive groves, vineyards and the iconic Tuscan views.  Be sure to take the opportunity to taste the great wines and savor a delicious gourmet Tuscan meal.
4. Ancient Rome Tour – No trip to Italy would be complete without a stay in Rome.  Consider booking an ancient Rome tour that will take you through Capitol, the Roman Forum, Capitol Hill, and the Titus Arch.  This tour includes a bus portion passing by the Primade Cestia, and St. Paul’s where the Apostle of the People is buried.  With so much history in Rome, it can be difficult to choose a tour because you want to see and do everything!
5. Ancient Ostia – If you are a history or archaeological buff, a hidden treasure tour to add on to your stay in Rome is a trip to Ostia.  Just 30 minutes from the Capital, is an extraordinary archaeological site – Ancient Ostia.  This was the city harbor founded by the ancient Romans at the mouth of the Tiber, later it was hidden by flood and oblivion for years.  Its remnants are unbelievably preserved and give you an amazing view of the Roman civilization and evolution.  Definitely a tour not to be missed.

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