EXCURSION TO THE BORROMEAN ISLANDS T22

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Visit to the famous Borromean Islands, the most popular
and visited tourist site in lake Maggiore. This archipelago still
belongs to the powerful Borromeo family from Milan. It offers some of
the most fascinating and unique sites in the north of Italy. We will
travel by ship to visit the Isola Bella where the famous baroque palace
was built in honor of Borromeo’s wife Isabella. This palace has borne
witness to many events in the history of Italy. We will admire its
magnificent hanging gardens designed in terraces with their French style
symetric structure, as well as its many sculptures and floral diversity
in order to feel the special magic found in this place. Afterwards, we
will visit the Isola dei Pescatori, the only one that is really
inhabited. We will walk through its characteristic street network. We
will take the opportunity to lunch on this beautiful island.

DURATION: 2hrs 30min

INCLUDED:
-Servicio de barco privado, con parada en las dos islas. -Entradas al Palacio Borromeo. -Servicio de nuestro guía.

PRICE: 45 EUR

MINIMUN GROUP REQUIRED:20 persons

GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE

A gondola ride along the Canals of Venice is on the wish list of every traveller who visits “the city of the water streets”. For any mythomaniacs, a gondola ride in
Venice is nothing but a romantic dream coming true. There is only one
Venice, and the gondola ride is the unique opportunity to get to know the city
from the right perspective, the water line.

So, get ready for an unforgettable ride in the narrow canals of a city that has
existed for more than 1,200 years.

This boat, the gondola, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic images of Venice and one of the most recognisable icons in the world. In the past it was the symbol of elegance and extravagance, why almost every king in Europe wanted gondolas in the lakes and canals of their palaces.

For our gondola excursion, we have chosen a special route that runs along part of the Canal Grande, the most elegant avenue in the city. But we will also
enter the small canals, of which many are only accessible by boat. In these narrow straits, we will get the best opportunity to see the gondolier, in his traditional uniform, demonstrate his skills to navigate the vessel around sharp corners and under beautiful bridges.

To make the excursion perfect, our procession of gondolas will be accompanied by musicians who with their traditional songs will create the soundtrack for your visit to Venice.

This ride is a moment of magic, and the canals and music will be a memory for life. And you will get plenty of chances to make the most Venetian photos of them all.

DURATION: 30 min de paseo en gondola

INCLUDED:
-Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide until the starting point of the cruise. -Gondolas reserved in advance to avoid waiting time -30 minutes canal cruise in shared gondola up to 5 persons in each gondola -Gondola ride accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel

PRICE: 40 EUR

MINIMUN GROUP REQUIRED:12 persons

VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER’S BASILICA

Within the city of Rome, there is a small country, the smallest in the world, which is the centre of spirituality for more than 1,2 billion Christians, and whose role has been absolutely decisive in Western culture during the last 2000 years; the Vatican City State.

If you consult any guide book or blog about Rome, all of them define a visit to the Vatican State as: essential, necessary, once in a lifetime, you cannot miss it, irreplaceable, a “must”, etc. Please, listen to these advices and join us
for this excursion where we offer you a guided tour to the interior of this
architectural jewel with priority access to eliminate any waiting time.

We will begin the tour at the huge St. Peters Square embraced by hundreds of
columns in the shape of arms spread open to embrace the world. This is the
view that the Pope can enjoy from the windows of his office. After
listening to the history of the square, we have a 10 minutes’ walk to the
entrance of the Vatican Museums.
After passing through the walls which mark the boarder of the Vatican State,
our guide will lead is through the corridors and patios of the Papal Palaces, with one of the most important art collections in the world. For this reason, it is today known as the Vatican Museums.

The architecture of the building, the elegance of its corridors such as the Gallery of the maps, or the beauty of the Greek and Roman sculptures will
surprise you. Since the tour is conducted by a specialized guide, you
will receive a lot of information to discover and understand details that
otherwise would be unnoticed.

Through this privileged journey through time and art, we will arrive at one of the
most important places in the Catholic world, the Sistine Chapel where the
election of the Pope is taking place and with walls covered by sublime works
of art by the greatest Renaissance painters. But not only the walls are
covered with art. On the ceilings, the great Michelangelo made one of the most famous paintings of all time and a genuine turning point in the history of art: The painting of the hands of Adam and God which has become a universal symbol.

Our priority entrance ticket will allow us access directly from the Sistine Chapel to the St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Christian temple in the world and undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and grandiose buildings that you can visit in entire Europe. Inside we will experience an unforgettable spirituality enhanced by the emotional works of art that can be seen everywhere. The architecture and art are more than sufficient to make this visit worth it. But inside we also find the famous twisted columns of the Bernini
Altar, the Tombs of the Popes and one of the most famous sculptures in the world: The Pietá of Michelangelo!

We finish our visit in the Vatican state, one of the most memorable and emotional places of trip around Europe, by going back to St. Peter´s Square and thereby
re-entering Italy.

To be sure that you will not lose any of the fascinating explanation of the guide, passing through the chapel and the basilica, every participant will be provided an audio device.

Be aware: This excursion will be executed after the panoramic city tour, that finish at St. Peter’s Square, during the period when you have free time in the city centre. Therefore, this execution does NOT include any transportation to or from your hotel.

DURATION: 3h

INCLUDED:
-Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica -Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time -Visit conducted by an authorized and specialized guide -Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour

PRICE: 50 EUR

MINIMUN GROUP REQUIRED:20 persons

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THE BAROQUE ROME. A TOUR AROUND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARES AND FOUNTAINS

This excursion is essential to complete your stay in Rome. You can enjoy
the great Rome of Bernini and Borromini, the great baroque Rome with
its beautiful fountains, squares and obelisks. That Rome that the Popes
created. We will make a complete tour knowing: Lungotevere, Ara Pacis,
Porta Pinciana, Via Veneto, Plaza de España with its wonderful fountain
of the boat and its staircase Trinidad de los Montes, Fontana de Trevi
where you can fulfill the rite of throwing your coin, Piazza Colona ,
Pantheon, possibly the best preserved archaeological temple of ancient
Rome and we will finish in the extraordinary Piazza Navona. An important
part of this excursion is done on foot enjoying the center and heart of
Rome.

DURATION: 2h 30min

INCLUDED:
-Transportation by bus starting from St. Peter’s Square to Piazza di Spagna, the starting point of the walking tour. -Walking tour conducted by a specialized guide. -Several photo stops at the most iconic sites -Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour

PRICE: 35 EUR

MINIMUN GROUP REQUIRED:15 persons