Italy Adagio http://italyadagio.com small-group tours of Italy Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:25:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 CMA in Italy http://italyadagio.com/1359/ http://italyadagio.com/1359/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:48:33 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=1359

Our May tour with the Columbia (SC) Museum of Art was one of our best ever.  Too busy then and since to post regularly, but here is a group photo.  Everyone pretty much agreed that the biggest highlights included our private after-hours visit of the Sistine Chapel, the visit of the artisan fair in . . . → Read More: CMA in Italy]]>

Our May tour with the Columbia (SC) Museum of Art was one of our best ever.  Too busy then and since to post regularly, but here is a group photo.  Everyone pretty much agreed that the biggest highlights included our private after-hours visit of the Sistine Chapel, the visit of the artisan fair in the Corsini gardens (including our tour of the Renaissance gardens led by Princess Giorgiana Corsini and attending the VIP luncheon), and our exclusive winery & garden tour plus dinner in the Chianti Hills.

]]> http://italyadagio.com/1359/feed/ 0 Meanwhile, back in Florence . . . http://italyadagio.com/meanwhile-back-in-florence/ http://italyadagio.com/meanwhile-back-in-florence/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 08:37:02 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=1347

Arrived in Florence yesterday, and the weather is gorgeous!  Sunny, warm afternoons, and cool evenings.  I’m staying in Hotel Palazzo Guadagni on Piazza Santo Spirito (on “the other side” of the Arno River), a genuine Florentine neighborhood with zillions of artisan workshops, lively piazza life including several indoor/outdoor restaurants and wine bars.  From the . . . → Read More: Meanwhile, back in Florence . . .]]>

Arrived in Florence yesterday, and the weather is gorgeous!  Sunny, warm afternoons, and cool evenings.  I’m staying in Hotel Palazzo Guadagni on Piazza Santo Spirito (on “the other side” of the Arno River), a genuine Florentine neighborhood with zillions of artisan workshops, lively piazza life including several indoor/outdoor restaurants and wine bars.  From the hotel’s loggia, there are lovely birds-eye views of much of the southern part of the city and of Bellosguardo and Monte Oliveto.

]]> http://italyadagio.com/meanwhile-back-in-florence/feed/ 0 Arrivederci Italia! http://italyadagio.com/arrivederci-italia/ http://italyadagio.com/arrivederci-italia/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:58:43 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=716 Sad to see our group leave Rome to fly back to the U.S. today.  Last night in Trastevere we had a sumptuous, fun dinner of Roman specialties – including cheese-stuffed tempura-battered zucchini flowers, olive ascolane, filetto di baccala, pizzas, and panna cotta with wild berries.  Cherie and I are staying in Rome a couple of . . . → Read More: Arrivederci Italia!]]> Sad to see our group leave Rome to fly back to the U.S. today.  Last night in Trastevere we had a sumptuous, fun dinner of Roman specialties – including cheese-stuffed tempura-battered zucchini flowers, olive ascolane, filetto di baccala, pizzas, and panna cotta with wild berries.  Cherie and I are staying in Rome a couple of days before returning home to continue work on our next tour.

]]> http://italyadagio.com/arrivederci-italia/feed/ 0 Back in Rome! http://italyadagio.com/back-in-rome/ http://italyadagio.com/back-in-rome/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:35:32 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=706 Been having a wonderful time with a fabulous small group.  Too much good eating, but we’ve been walking off a lot of it.   Had a great time today with a special visit to the excavations of St. Peter’s tomb.  Also today, the Forum, the Coloseum, San Clemente, and Michelangelo’s Moses in Saint Peter in . . . → Read More: Back in Rome!]]> Been having a wonderful time with a fabulous small group.  Too much good eating, but we’ve been walking off a lot of it. :)   Had a great time today with a special visit to the excavations of St. Peter’s tomb.  Also today, the Forum, the Coloseum, San Clemente, and Michelangelo’s Moses in Saint Peter in Chains.  Tonight we’ll be special guests for a private in-home Roman traditional dinner.

]]> http://italyadagio.com/back-in-rome/feed/ 0 The Umbrian Countryside http://italyadagio.com/the-umbrian-countryside/ http://italyadagio.com/the-umbrian-countryside/#comments Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:08:22 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=682 What at a change from the Amalfi Coast etc. to the lush, rolling countryside of Umbria.  Yesterday we visited an 11th-century monastery, a 2nd-century century B.C. Romam bridge, and the ancient Roman town of Carsulae.  Today, Assisi.

. . . → Read More: The Umbrian Countryside]]> What at a change from the Amalfi Coast etc. to the lush, rolling countryside of Umbria.  Yesterday we visited an 11th-century monastery, a 2nd-century century B.C. Romam bridge, and the ancient Roman town of Carsulae.  Today, Assisi.

]]> http://italyadagio.com/the-umbrian-countryside/feed/ 0 Amalfi Coast, Capri, & Pompeii http://italyadagio.com/amalfi-coast-capri-pompeii/ http://italyadagio.com/amalfi-coast-capri-pompeii/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:48:41 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=669 After picking up the group at Rome-Fiumicino airport on Monday, we headed straight down to the Amalfi Coast, where we’re staying in the small seaside town of Minori.  Tuesday we took a boat over to the Isola di Capri and then to the town of Amalfi, where we chanced upon a wedding party at Amalfi . . . → Read More: Amalfi Coast, Capri, & Pompeii]]> After picking up the group at Rome-Fiumicino airport on Monday, we headed straight down to the Amalfi Coast, where we’re staying in the small seaside town of Minori.  Tuesday we took a boat over to the Isola di Capri and then to the town of Amalfi, where we chanced upon a wedding party at Amalfi Cathedral.  Today we spent the day at Pompeii with our fabulous guide Salvatore – who’s been guiding my groups in Pompeii for over 15 years and once again earned rave reviews from the group.

]]> http://italyadagio.com/amalfi-coast-capri-pompeii/feed/ 0 Rooftops of Old Rome http://italyadagio.com/rooftops-of-old-rome/ http://italyadagio.com/rooftops-of-old-rome/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:37:36 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=651 As with virtually all buildings contructed before the late-19th and early-20th centuries (when the new i-beam first came into widespread use), buildings of old central Rome were restircted to about four stories.  Cherie and I are on the fourth story of Hotel Smeraldo, with fabulous views out over the neighboring rooftops.  Here’s one from shortly . . . → Read More: Rooftops of Old Rome]]> As with virtually all buildings contructed before the late-19th and early-20th centuries (when the new i-beam first came into widespread use), buildings of old central Rome were restircted to about four stories.  Cherie and I are on the fourth story of Hotel Smeraldo, with fabulous views out over the neighboring rooftops.  Here’s one from shortly after sunrise this morning.

]]> http://italyadagio.com/rooftops-of-old-rome/feed/ 0 Gorgeous Weather in Rome! http://italyadagio.com/gorgeous-weather-in-rome/ http://italyadagio.com/gorgeous-weather-in-rome/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:26:04 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=641 Went out for an early-morning stroll (and cappuccino).  We passed slowly through Campo de’ Fiori, and the scent of ripe fruits and veggies was too delicious for words!  Here’s one of the day’s first shoppers.

]]> Went out for an early-morning stroll (and cappuccino).  We passed slowly through Campo de’ Fiori, and the scent of ripe fruits and veggies was too delicious for words!  Here’s one of the day’s first shoppers.

]]> http://italyadagio.com/gorgeous-weather-in-rome/feed/ 0 Goin’ to Italy http://italyadagio.com/goin%e2%80%99-to-italy/ http://italyadagio.com/goin%e2%80%99-to-italy/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:57:59 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=622 Just 13 hours until we fly to Rome. Group arrives 5 days later – It’s a great bunch!

]]> Just 13 hours until we fly to Rome. Group arrives 5 days later – It’s a great bunch!

]]> http://italyadagio.com/goin%e2%80%99-to-italy/feed/ 0 New blog… http://italyadagio.com/getting-ready%e2%80%a6/ http://italyadagio.com/getting-ready%e2%80%a6/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:08:03 +0000 Daniel http://italyadagio.com/?p=607 In preparation for this trip, we’re happy to announce the launch of our redesigned website!

Check back soon for updates.

Arrivederci! ]]> In preparation for this trip, we’re happy to announce the launch of our redesigned website!

Check back soon for updates.

Arrivederci!
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