Italy highlights tour

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CARBON REDUCTION
This itinerary minimizes carbon emissions by using high-speed and regional trains and promoting walking tours and exploration on foot in several destinations.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
The survival of some of the places that you are going to visit on this tour such as Venice, Borromean Islands and Cinque Terre National Park is strictly linked to the preservation of the environment. Access to Le Cinque Terre is quite restricted for cars and coaches, the five villages are accessible mainly by train or boat which we will use to travel there. We are in a very fragile geological area of rare beauty and the local administrators pursue a far-sighted policy about the preservation of this territory.
In Florence and Rome, guided visits to museums and historic monuments directly support the preservation of Italy’s artistic heritage, with entrance fees contributing to restoration and conservation efforts.
On this tour, we are able to offer a choice of hotels which are historical buildings turned into hospitality venues to preserve them and to pass their cultural heritage on to future generations.

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LOCAL ECONOMY
The trip supports the local economy through partnerships with locally owned hotels, restaurants, and guides. Travelers experience authentic culture by meeting artisans in Florence’s Oltrarno district, discovering traditional crafts in Venice and tasting regional products throughout all the itinerary.
We are a small Italian tour operator and we establish partnerships with businesses similar to ours, usually small local companies; some of them usually work with Italian tourists and rarely with foreigners, your visit would be a special event for them and you can count on a friendly attitude even if they may not speak flawless English.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
You will have the opportunity to get in touch with local guides who will introduce you to the local culture and traditions off the usual touristic routes.
All guided tours are led by certified local guides, providing authentic insights and sustaining jobs in each region.
All partners follow ethical employment practices, and the trip is LGBTQ+ friendly and adaptable for travelers with limited mobility.