Cities of Art

Skip the line, Group guided tour of the Accademia Gallery, Florence.

Location: Tuscany, Florence

Small Group Walking Tour of Florence with average 4-14 people.

Location: Tuscany, Florence

Uffizi Gallery - La Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence is Italy's major museum, housing the leading Italian artists.

Location: Tuscany, Florence

A beautiful full day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano, departing Florence through the delightful hills of the Chianti countryside, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees.

Location: Tuscany, Chianti Wine Region, Florence, Siena

Departing from Florence or Siena, this full day bus tour to Pisa and Lucca - two of the most important historical towns in Tuscany.

Location: Tuscany, Florence, Lucca, Siena

An early morning tour before the museum is open to the public, of the artistic splendour the Rome of the Popes including a guided visit of  the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica and piazza.

Location: Lazio, Rome

We have a number of local private guides in each city displayed on www.pfitravel  who specialise in different aspects.

Location: Campania, Naples, Sorrento, Lazio, Rome, Lombardy, Lake Como, Milan, Sicily, Agrigento, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Veneto, Venice, Verona

Small Group Tour of the Rome Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica limited to 5- 12 people.

Location: Lazio, Rome

Rome Small Group Walking Tour of Ancient Rome, and the Colosseum with a limit of 12 pax.

Location: Lazio, Rome

Much of Rome’s history, architecture and art are hidden underground.

Location: Lazio, Rome

This full-day guided bus tour of Pompei and Mt. Vesuvius- the live volcano, departing  Sorrento, Campania and also pickups are available from the Amalfi, Positano and other towns below  on the Amalfi coast on various days.

Location: Campania, Amalfi Coast, Campi Flegrei, Island of Capri, Naples

Two Hour Pompei Tour with your own private guide.

Location: Campania, Amalfi Coast, Campi Flegrei, Island of Capri, Naples, Sorrento

Enjoy a fascinating walking tour through the dimly-lit backstreets and alleys of Venice, illuminated by numerous Ghost stories & Legends from Venice's past and present.

Location: Veneto, Venice

Venice Walking Tour -Two hour group walking tour in Venice to get to know this fascinating unique city on water.

Location: Veneto, Venice

Two hour guided group tour of the Doge's Palace in Piazza San Marco, the main piazza of Venice.

Location: Veneto, Padua, Venice, Vicenza

If you are a lover of art, history, grand architecture, ancient history and archaeology, you will be in heaven amongst some of these magnificent Italian cities of Art.

Milan is the capital of the Lombardia region and center of industry for all the northern regions in Italy.

Location: Lombardy, Milan

Florence is the jewel of Tuscany, Italy filled to the brim with precious art and sculptures and architecture.

Location: Tuscany, Florence

Siena would have to be one of the most popular enchanting, small towns in Italy.

Location: Tuscany, Chianti Wine Region, Maremma

Lucca is situated in the northwest corner of Tuscany and is a world within itself.

Location: Tuscany, Lucca

Roma è sempre Roma! Rome is always Rome – a city that never changes! If you have ever thrown a coin in the Trevi Fountain, you will know that when you return the city will still be the same.

Location: Lazio, Rome

The beautiful Amalfi Coast in the region of Campania, is one of the most magnificent areas of coastline in Italy. The views out over the sea are simply breath taking.

Location: Campania, Amalfi Coast

Compared to Naples, the rest of Italy looks positively sedate and orderly. Neapolitans tend to talk faster, laugh louder, and enjoy food and life more enthusiastically than anyone else on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Location: Campania, Naples

Palermo the capital of Sicily is full of extravagant baroque palazzo and gothic churches, grand hotels and the opera house Teatro Massimo is the second largest in Europe.

Location: Sicily, Aeolian Islands, Agrigento, Sicily South East, Sicily South West, Taormina

The best time to visit Agrigento in Sicily is in February when the almond blossoms are out and away from the summer heat and the crowds.

Location: Sicily, Aeolian Islands, Agrigento, Sicily North West, Sicily South East, Sicily South West, Taormina

Venice Italy is a unique city where historical palaces and churches and the homes of the Venetians reflect in the meandering canals, giving it a surreal beauty and a magical quality that seduces the visitor.

Location: Veneto, Venice

Nestled along the banks of the Adige River, Verona lies about 80 km. north of Venice in Italy. It is the Veneto’s most-visited city, after Venice.

Location: Veneto, Valpolicella Wine Region, Verona, Lake Garda

Just 37 km west of Venice is Padua know as Padova in Italy – an elegant city with a discrete charm surrounded by 16th century walls.

Location: Veneto, Padua

Perugia, the capital of the region of Umbria is a medieval walled city has its own distinct personality, like all of Italy’s towns.

Location: Umbria, Perugia

On the 31st of December, there is always a great party in Piazza San Marco and Piazza Ferretto in Venice, one of the most important nights of the year.

Location: Veneto, Venice

The International Eurochocolate festival of Perugia is undoubtedly one of the most sought after Chocolate Festivals amongst Italians and chocolate lovers alike.

Location: Umbria, Perugia

Getting around Venice using the public transport Ferries can prove to be quite expensive for a family and difficult to work out.

Location: Veneto, Venice

The Italian government has announced that from 1 July 2014 the first sunday of the month there will be free admission to all museums, and places of culture in Italy. Good news!!

Location: Abruzzo, Lazio, Rome, Lombardy, Milan, Sicily, Agrigento, Sicily North West, Sicily South East, Sicily South West, Taormina, Veneto, Padua, Verona, Vicenza

Charming hotel in Florence center occupying the top three floors of an old Medici palace. In the new category of accommodation in historic residences this classy hotel is at the top of the list.

Location: Tuscany, Florence

Located in the Sassi (stone city) of Matera in Basilicata this hotel offers a unique experience.

Location: Basilicata, Matera

I had the pleasure of meeting the famous and extemely talented, Neapolitan (Napoletano) sculptor, Lello Esposito in his amazing studio in Palazzo San Severo, in the ancient quarter of Naples.

Location: Campania, Naples

Experience an archaeological dig in southern Italy! A fantastic day as I had the wonderful experience of seeing an archaeological dig in progress led by Professor Luigi Cicala and his enthusiastic team from the University of Naples.

Location: Campania, Campi Flegrei, Naples, Sorrento

Great Rome small Relais, in the street near the Pantheon and the famous Piazza della Rotonda.

Location: Lazio, Rome

If you love Matisse like I do, dont miss this great exhibition – Matisse Arabesque.

Grand Canal Boat Tour of Venice – Cruise down the grand canal of Venice by motor launch. Small group limited to max 8/9 people.

Location: Veneto, Valpolicella Wine Region, Venice, Verona

Contemporary design within an early 20th century building. The spacious bedrooms boast a modern design,

Location: Rome

The International Film Festival of Archaeological Cinematography and Multimedia of Campi Flegrei

Private Guided Tour of Rione Terre Pozzuoli, Campania.  Rione Terra Roman Village, is the ancient village below of the ancient historical center of Pozzuoli on the bay of Naples, Campania.

Location: Campania, Amalfi Coast, Campi Flegrei, Island of Capri, Naples, Sorrento

In the charming and enchanting scenery of the open air theater of the Terme (Baths) of Caracalla

Location: Lazio, Rome

Charming Boutique hotel in Ortygia, Siracusa Sicily. Consisting of 26 rooms divided in two historical buildings, which originally housed fishermen and craftsmen, with beautiful views over the sea.

Location: Sicily, Taormina

One of the most enchanting places to stay at in Venice with views over the Giudecca canal.

Location: Veneto, Venice

Milan Grand Tour - Group afternoon tour around the highlights of Milan - Last Supper, Milan Duomo Cathedral, La Scala Theatre and Museum.

Location: Lombardy, Milan

Maria Callas-The Exhibition 17 March-18 Sept 2016,  takes place in Palazzo Forti, Verona, Italy - the location of the AMO Arena Museo Opera.

Location: Veneto, Verona

Napoli I think is the most interesting city in Italy. There are so many incredible things to see in Napoli.

Location: Campania, Campi Flegrei, Island of Capri, Island of Ischia, Naples, Sorrento, Vesuvious Coast

Rome, if you only have one day in my favourite city in the world, I recommend the following:- After settling into your hotel don’t even bother to unpack – Rome is more important!

Location: Lazio, Rome

Stendhal's Effect or The Stendhal Syndrome can happen to the unaware particularly when travelling in Italy.