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Tours of Lucca include the famous...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Best of Capri Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/the-best-of-capri</link><description>If you're intention is to discover the best of Capri Italy, then you (my friend) are in the right place! I had the privilege of staying three nights at the Capri Palace, where we were placed in one of the junior suites celebrities like...</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel Villa d’Este on Lake Como Reopening June 18</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/hotel-villa-deste-on-lake-como-reopening-june-18</link><description>There are signs of hope amid the COVID-19 gloom. Italy’s Hotel Villa d’Este on Lake Como will reopen June 18, a home-away-from-home for...</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>The Cities of Italy | Visiting Italy City by City</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/the-cities-of-italy-visiting-italy-city-by-city</link><description>Kickstart your imagination and explore the wonders of all the cities of Italy with armchair travels. If you’ve always wanted to know more about Italy and its cities, both big small, now is your chance at visiting Italy city by city!</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Portofino: Pearl of the Mediterranean</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/portofino-pearl-of-the-mediterranean</link><description>Picturesquely situated in a narrow cove on Italy's northern coast lies enchanting Portofino. This Pearl of the Mediterranean has been a favored gathering place for the elite who appreciate the...</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Pompeii During The Roman Empire</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/pompeii-during-the-roman-empire</link><description>Ever imagined what Pompeii make have looked like during the Roman empire? To Roman Emperors, generals and high officials, Pompeii was the...</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Turin Worth Visiting</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/is-turin-worth-visiting</link><description>There are so many cities throughout Italy that aren't either included in tour itineraries or placed as a stay-over, and Turin falls in one of those unfortunate cases. So when I'm asked, &quot;Is Turin worth Visiting&quot;? I reply...</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Genoa: City of Extremes</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/genoa-city-of-extremes</link><description>Genoa is a city of extremes and with its dizzying mix of old and new, of sophistication and squalor, you'll see why Genoa (Genova) is as multilayered as the hills it clings to. It was and still is a...</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bologna Is An Old City With Many Nicknames</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/bologna-is-an-old-city-with-many-nicknames</link><description>Bologna is an old city with many nicknames, and among the ones bestowed on Bologna there are three that make the most sense and they are...</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Assisi: Umbria's Postcard Town</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/assisi-umbrias-postcard-town</link><description>Assisi is a well-preserved postcard town in Umbria that is one of (second to only the Vatican) Italy's most-popular religious-pilgrimage destination. 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We share things to consider like budget, how much time you have and what your interests are in order to help you figure out the best way to see Italy for the first time.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Honeymoon Destinations</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/Italy-Honeymoon-Destinations</link><description>Italy is one of the most popular countries in the world for honeymoons.  Read about some of the best locations in Italy to visit on a honeymoon.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Types of Italy Tour Packages</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/types-of-italy-tour-packages</link><description>There are several types of Italy tour packages package available including budget, family, small group travel, Italy for young people and several other Italy vacations to choose from.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips For Visiting The Vatican</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/TipsForVisitingTheVatican</link><description>Tips For Visiting The Vatican</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Things Not To Miss In Naples</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ThingsNotToMissInNaples</link><description>Things Not To Miss In Naples</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Lesser Known Italian Islands That You Should Visit</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/LesserKnownItalianIslandsThatYouShouldVisit</link><description>Lesser Known Italian Islands That You Should Visit</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Brunelleschi's Dome</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/BrunelleschisDome</link><description>Brunelleschi's Dome</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Umbrian Festivals Worth Attending</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/UmbrianFestivalsWorthAttending</link><description>Umbrian Festivals Worth Attending</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Insight Italy Tours</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/Insight-Italy-Tours</link><description>Whether you want to explore Italy at a leisurely pace or experience as much of Italy as possible in a short amount of time, Insight Italy tours offer over a dozen different guided Italy vacations</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Places to Shop in Venice</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/BestPlacestoShopinVenice</link><description>Best Places to Shop in Venice</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>24 Hours in Genoa, Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/24HoursinGenoaItaly</link><description>24 Hours in Genoa, Italy</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Eataly</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/Eataly</link><description>Eataly</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Monuments of Rome</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/MonumentsofRome</link><description>Monuments of Rome</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Enjoy A Culinary Tuscan Vacation</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/CulinaryTuscanVacation</link><description>Tuscany is home to a lot of great food thanks to its location, history and culture</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>New Part Of Rome Colosseum Now Open To The Public</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/NewPartOfRomeColosseumNowOpenToThePublic</link><description>Recently the fourth and fifth levels of the Colosseum which are the upper levels, have been opened to the public and they can see it by following certain restrictions</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Monograms Italy Vacations</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/MonogramsItalyVacations</link><description>Monograms Italy Vacations aren't only Charming, romantic, adventurous, and delicious, they're also</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Exploring Naples Italy in 24 Hours</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ExploringNaplesItalyin24Hours</link><description>some cities are more popular than others. The city of Naples doesn’t see nearly as many visitors as</description><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Lucca Italy - What to See &amp; Do</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/LuccaItalyWhattoSeeandDo</link><description>Lucca is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy. Just like another Tuscan town like</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Art and Culture</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalyArtandCulture</link><description>Italy has been the center of art and culture since The Renaissance and Italy has been witness to</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italian Cuisine in Naples &amp; Amalfi Region</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalianCuisineinNaplesandAmalfiRegion</link><description>experience the taste of authentic Italian Cuisine in Naples &amp; Amalfi Region, not to mention all the</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Day Trips From Rome</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/Day%20Trips%20From%20Rome</link><description>For those visiting Rome, you don’t just have to stay in the city. After seeing all the sites you</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I Take A Vaporetto or Water Taxi in Venice</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ShouldITakeAVaporettoorWaterTaxiinVenice</link><description>Should I take a water taxi or vaporetto in venice</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>La Pagliazza Tower History</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/LaPagliazzaTowerHistory</link><description>La Pagliazza Tower History. The old cylindrical tower known as &quot;La Pagliazza&quot; stands in the heart of Florence, just a short walk from the Cathedral.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Things To See In Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ThingsToSeeInItaly</link><description>Things To See In Italy</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Ghost Village In Italy </title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/GhostVillageInItaly</link><description>Ghost Village In Italy </description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Florence Insider Tips</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/FlorenceInsiderTips</link><description>Florence Insider Tips</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan Travel Tips</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/MilanTravelTips</link><description>Milan Travel 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2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>A Visit to Pompeii, Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/AVisittoPompeii</link><description>We highly recommend a tour of Pompeii Italy.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Travel Tips</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalyTravelTips</link><description>Italy Travel Tips</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Siena Italy Points of Interest</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/SienaItalyPointsofInterest</link><description>Siena Italy Points of Interest</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ideas for Honeymooners Visiting Rome</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/IdeasforHoneymoonersVisitingRome</link><description>Unique things for honeymooners to experience while in Rome.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Things to See and Do in Venice, Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ThingstoSeeandDoinVenice</link><description>Things to See and Do in Venice, Italy</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Things to do in Rome</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/FreeThingstodoinRome</link><description>Free things to do while visiting Rome.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Viareggio Carnevale in Tuscany</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ViareggioCarnevaleinTuscany</link><description>Viareggio Carnevale in Tuscany (Feb 4th – March 4th)</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sicily Travel Tips</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/SicilyTravelTips</link><description>Sicily Travel Tips</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Meals While Touring</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/MealsWhileTouring</link><description>Information on tours included with Budget, first class and deluxe tour operators.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>The Essence of Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/TheEssenceofItaly</link><description>What to Expect when traveling through Italy.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Things To Do While Visiting Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ThingsToDoWhileVisitingItaly</link><description>Things To Do While Visiting Italy</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Southern Italy and Sicily Food and Wine</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/SouthernItalyandSicilyFoodandWine</link><description>Southern Italy and Sicily Food and wine</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Visit to San Gimignano Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/AVisittoSanGimignanoItaly</link><description>A Visit to San Gimignano Italy</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Things to do While in Rome</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ThingstodoWhileinRome</link><description>Here are just a few of the things to see and do while in Rome, Italy.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan and Northern Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/MilanandNorthernItaly</link><description>Travel to Milan and Northern Italy</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Florence, Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/FlorenceItaly</link><description>italy tours, florence tours, italy vacations, florence vacations</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Gelato Like No Other from San Gimignano</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/GelatoLikeNoOtherfromSanGimignano</link><description>Gelato Like No Other from San Gimignano</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Unique Family Activites in Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/UniqueFamilyActivitesinItaly</link><description>Unique Family Activites in Italy - Italy Family tours</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Lipari Island Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/LipariIslandItaly</link><description>Lipari Island Italy</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Central Italy Food and Wine</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/CentralItalyFoodandWine</link><description>Central Italy Food and Wine</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>La Piazza Della Signoria Florence</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/LaPiazzaDellaSignoriaFlorence</link><description>La Piazza Della Signoria, Florence</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Travel Options</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalyTravelOptions</link><description>Italy Travel Blog, Italy Travel Tips, Italy travel reviews.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Useful Italian Phrases </title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/UsefulItalianPhrases%20</link><description>Useful Italian Phrases </description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Rome Travel Facts</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/RomeTravelFacts</link><description>Things to See in Rome</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Money Exchange Italy Travel</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/MoneyExchangeItalyTravel</link><description>Should I Exchange Money Before Traveling to Italy</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Small Group Tours 2018</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalySmallGroupTours</link><description>Italy Small Group Tours 2018</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Archeology and History</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalyArcheologyandHistory</link><description>Italy archeology: pantheon, roman forum, palatine hill, colosseum, circus maximus, </description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Fascinating Culture</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalyFascinatingCulture</link><description>italy, italy tours, italy tours 2012, italy culture, italy vacations</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan, Italy</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/MilanItaly</link><description>Travel to Milan and Northern Italy.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Venice</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/Venice</link><description>venice, venice tours, italy, italy tours, venice trips, italy trips</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Venice Carnevale</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/VeniceCarnevale</link><description>Venice Carnavale </description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Tours That Visit Lake Como</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalyToursThatVisitLakeComo</link><description>Italy Tours That Visit Lake Como</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy's Cricket Festival</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/CricketFestival</link><description>Italy's Cricket Festival</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy Weather</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/ItalyWeather</link><description>Italy Travel Advice: Weather</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>San Gimignano, Italy - An Adventure of Its Own</title><link>https://escorteditalytours.com/blog/SanGimignano</link><description>San Gimignano, Italy - Italy tour packages</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item></channel></rss>