Tag: Italy

A Journey Through Italy: From Enchanting Canals to Timeless Art

Italy, a country that resonates with history, art, and a rich cultural heritage, offers travelers an enchanting experience like no other. Join us on a captivating journey through some of the most iconic destinations that this remarkable land has to offer.

Virtual Travel Day 2: Southern Italy

Our second installment of our virtual travel days checking in with one of our videographers, Larry on some of his favorite videos! Virtual Travel Day 2: Southern Italy There’s good reason Italy is loved around […]

Small but Mighty; Vatican City

The smallest country in the world, Vatican City, is surrounded entirely by the city of Rome. This city-state is home to the Catholic Church as well as the Pope and his clergy. The fascinating Vatican […]

Admiring the Past at the Colosseum, Rome

The Colosseum, or Flavian Amphitheatre, was built in Rome under the Flavian Emperors, the ruler Vespasian and his sons. Construction on the Colosseum begun in 70-72 AD under during the rule of Vespasian and continued […]

The Grand Canal at Sunset in Venice, Italy

The Grand Canal in Venice is the main artery of the city and follows a natural channel that creates a reverse S shape. The canal is about 2 miles long and has an average depth […]

Italy: Beyond Venice, Florence and Rome

If you think you’ve seen all of the great country of Italy, we have some new and exciting recommendations for you! Italia is no doubt one of the most popular countries in Europe and one […]

The Stunning Island of Capri, Italy

Capri, Italy is an island located in the Gulf of Naples on the southern coast of Italy. It is known for its luxurious resorts, plentiful shops, cove-studded coastline and the Blue Grotto Cave. Do not […]

Cruising through the Canals of Venice

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Our Top 12 Most Popular Tours of 2018

Gate 1 Travel is letting you in on a little secret. Today we are sharing the top 12 best performing tours thus far in 2018 because you deserve to know!

Turin: One of Italy’s Best Kept Secrets

Equally elegant and hip, the Piedmont capital of Turin is one of Italy’s most surprising cities. Fanciful tree-lined avenues lead to art deco cafes and Renaissance, baroque, rococo, and neoclassical facades. Splendid art galleries and opera houses serve as the cherished repositories of northern Italian culture. And public squares, neatly tended gardens, stately castles and grand palaces that were built between the 16th and 18th centuries recall Turin’s heyday as the glittering capital of the House of Savoy. Discovery Tours’ new Cinque Terre, Parma, Bologna & Lakes itinerary unveils its treasures.