April 18, 2026
Eataly Rome and Green Line Tours launch the new ‘Destination Eataly’ food and wine coach tours
March 14, 2022In collaboration with Eataly, the Green Line Tours sightseeing company launches its new Destination Eataly coach tours. This immersive new experience on board open-top double-decker buses in hop-on-off style will allow visitors to discover quality Italian food.
They will also discover some of the less-trodden neighbourhoods of the Eternal City such as Testaccio and Garbatella which have been revitalised over the last ten years, also thanks to the presence of Eataly.Discounted Vatican and Coliseum tours and an Eataly tote bag
The itinerary will complement Green Line Tours’ Discover Rome tours, which take in many of the capital's main places and monuments of interest. Eataly Roma, in the former Ostiense Air Terminal, will be the terminus of the new tours, which will depart in the morning at 10am and end at 8.30pm. Audio guides in 16 languages will be available on board and clients will be offered a number of benefits such as an extension of the ticket duration, a 30% discount on guided tours of the Vatican Museums and the Coliseum, and an Eataly Tote Bag.
Eataly is an awesome food emporium on four levels
And of course they will have the chance to stop and savour the best of the gastronomic traditions of Roman and Italian cuisine in Eataly's Roman headquarters, which is on four levels over 16 ,000 square metres: an awesome emporium with Italian food and wines, restaurants and classrooms for training courses and presentations. "With Eataly as a new destination we wanted to enhance the already varied traditional bus tours we operate in Rome. This new sensory experience is linked to the excellence of Italian food and wine,” says Emanuele Orlando Desideri, Managing Director of Green Line Tours.
The two most popular sides of tourism in Italy: culture and food
“Rome offers tourists endless surprises and we provide a comfortable and efficient way to explore the city. Now with this new project we are giving visitors an opportunity that combines the two most popular sides of tourism in Italy: culture and food. In the high season we plan to make this a night tour; our passengers are mainly from European markets but there is growing interest from Italian visitors."
“The very best of Italian food and wine”
“We are delighted to be part of this project, which we hope will mark the start of a real upturn for tourism in Rome," says Fabio Rossi, Eataly Roma’s store manager. "In our store we strive to offer the very best of Italian food and wine both in our retail marketplace outlets and in our restaurants. We are convinced that it is a great added value for visitors to be able to combine an experience like this with a tour of Rome.”
Find out more at "Destination Eataly".
Published in Transportation
There are 16 alluring little towns on the UNESCO Amalfi coast, which is famous the world over for its natural beauty, and is a perfect example of a culturally and naturally abundant Mediterranean landscape. The coast takes its name from the little town of Amalfi, which is its nucleus.
42 kilometres of coastline
The coast actually stretches for some 42 kilometres along the Tyrrhenian Sea, and consists of 16 splendid municipalities in the province of Salerno: Amalfi, Atrani, Cava de’ Tirreni, Cetara, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Maiori, Minori, Positano, Praiano, Raito, Ravello, Sant’Egidio del Monte Albino, Scala, Tramonti and Vietri sul Mare. Each of these towns has its own character and traditions. One typical product is limoncello, a liqueur made with local lemons. Cetara is famous for its production of anchovy sauce, while Vietri is famous for its splendid hand-painted ceramics.
Saracen towers, villas and cathedrals
The various municipalities also have handsome architectural monuments such as the Cathedral of Amalfi with its Cloister of Paradise which has clear oriental influences, the Saracen Tower of Cetara and Ravello, as well as the prestigious Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo.
Positano is a popular resort town
Amalfi is certainly the most famous town on the coast and it reached its maximum splendour in the 11th century, after which it fell into a decline, first conquered by the Normans and later by the Pisans. Then, in 1343, a storm resulting in a tsunami destroyed a large part of the town. From Amalfi, passing through pretty Praiano, you come to Positano, a resort town famous for its white houses, little shops where you can buy local crafts and the seemingly endless steps you have to descend to get down to the beach.
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The Easter holidays and family time in a South Tyrolean farm are an especially appealing idea with spring and the warm season fast approaching. This year Easter will fall in the middle of April making it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend Easter with your family delighting in the nature of the South Tyrol.
Farmhouse holidays in natural surroundings
Blue skies, green meadows, fresh waters, dense forests, towering mountains with still snow-capped peaks and animals in abundance - this authentic nature can be enjoyed to the full by staying in a local farmhouse, such as those that are part of the Gallo Rosso group.
Assisting farmers and learning farming lore
The Gallo Rosso brand of the South Tyrolean farmers’ union, has been promoting and encouraging the activities of 1,600 farmhouses in South Tyrol since 1998. Gallo Rosso partners introduce visitors to the way of life of South Tyrolean farmers, giving the farmers new sources of income, while consumers are given the opportunity to learn about farming in the South Tyrol.
A dream holiday for families
On a Gallo Rosso farm, an Easter vacation means spending time with your family while also living with another family. A farm vacation is every child's dream come true: getting up close with farm animals, making friends with other visitors or with the farmers' children, and playing in the invigorating mountain air.
Learning about ancient traditions
On a farm at Easter you can also learn about South Tyrol's ancient farming traditions first-hand. For example, using natural materials to colour Easter eggs from your own chicken coop, or participating in an egg hunt around the farm. Guests will also learn that the Palmesel, or palm donkey, is the last one to wake up on Palm Sunday, so it is best to get up early. Another enjoyable Easter tradition is the Eier pecken or egg fight. Each contestant gets an egg, and the person who manages to keep his egg from getting broken is the winner.
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Take the historic train on Italy’s Trans-Siberian Railway and discover the Abruzzo region with the package offered by Estland
March 11, 2022For a unique and unforgettable experience, have you ever thought of travelling on board a historic train on the Ferrovia dei Parchi line (Italy’s Trans-Siberian Railway) to discover the Abruzzo region?
Discover the trade offer proposes by Estland Tour Operator.
Departures are every Saturday and Sunday
You can stay for one or more days in Sulmona, close to the Maiella National Park, or in one of the many charming towns in the area, boarding the vintage train which has departures every Saturday and Sunday. These rail day trips bring you along many of the Abruzzo’s most interesting nature and cultural routes, and there are stops along the way for guided tours.
Explore villages where time seems to have stood still
Low-speed days in the heart of Italy crossing plateaus and gorges, national parks, valleys and small villages where time seems to have stood still.
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The San Giovanni thalassotherapy thermal baths to treat arthrosis and rheumatism are opposite the Gulf of Portoferraio on the Tuscan island of Elba. This five-hectare marshy basin contains silt with therapeutic qualities and this modern thermal facility is an important Italian thalassotherapy centre.
Remains of Roman villas
The Romans, who followed the Ligurians and the Etruscans in dominating Elba for centuries, realized the health benefits of thermal cures, and today there any still remains of stately Roman villas in the area. Facing the Darsena Medicea, about a thousand metres from the gulf of Portoferraio, the Terme di San Giovanni baths are in a park with palm trees, eucalyptus and tamarisk.
The silt is collected for thalassotherapy treatments
The uniqueness of this facility is that the basin adjacent to the spa has water containing sodium chloride and iodide, silt and also thermal seaweed thanks to the proximity of the sea. The precious silt is collected for thalassotherapy treatments and for natural cosmetics and eco-certified organic products.
Treatments for adults and children
Thalassotherapy and silt baths are a miraculous combination for the treatment of arthrosis and rheumatism. Their highly therapeutic benefits, which are unique in Europe, lie in the quality of the marine mud extracted, which is rich in iodine and organic sulphur, both of which are active ingredients that have been incorporated over the centuries. The spa offers numerous services for adults and children, and many of these are available through the Italian National Health Service.
The baths also have a a physiokinesitherapy centre
Alongside the sodium chloride and iodide water, sea mud, algae and marine plants, inhalation treatments are also available for problems of the respiratory tract. The mud baths and massages also treat acne, psoriasis, circulatory disorders and cellulite. The San Giovanni Thermal Baths also have a physiokinesitherapy and aesthetic medical centre.
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The winner of the 2022 Unconventional Breakfast Awards, the competition presenting breakfasts for travellers with specific dietary needs or preferences, was the Campania region. The winning recipe was a vegan and gluten-free Torta Caprese and the regional contestants presented it in a fun and engaging storytelling way that harked back to the days of Al Capone.
Lombardy, Piedmont and Apulia also triumphed
Lombardy and Piedmont tied in second place with Lombardy’s Rice Porridge with Saffron and Dried and Dehydrated Fruit, and Piedmont’s IGP Hazelnut Cake. Both regions produced versions suitable for unconventional foodies from vegan to gluten-free and lactose-free as well as foods for athletes and that are halal and kosher-friendly. Apulia placed third with the Carrubotto, a new and unprecedented version of the Pasticciotto using a carob.
Eco-sustainability and the non-waste were important elements
All nine regional teams taking part in the challenge, devised by Concetta D'Emma, were praised by the 13 judges for the originality of their creations. The judges also based the rankings on the history of the products, their connection to the participating regions, their eco-sustainability and the non-waste methods adopted by the contestants.
Hotel guests become regional ambassadors
“The beauty of this challenge is that it provided a new awareness for those who work in tourism, of the need to go beyond the status quo, involving hotel guests in the process by turning them into testimonials of the properties as well as regional ambassadors for the local specialities,” added Concetta D’Emma.
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Riccardo Canella born in 1985 in Padua is the new executive chef of the Belmond Cipriani in Venice.
He has worked with some of the world's greatest masters such as Gualtiero Marchesi, Fabrizio Molteni and Massimiliano Alajmo. He also worked with René Redzepi for seven years, as sous chef of the acclaimed Noma in Copenhagen.
The Oro restaurant is scheduled to open on 10 March 2022
Cannella will take the reins of the Oro restaurant when it reopens for the 2022 season; this is scheduled for 10 March. The chef will also express his culinary creativity at Cip's Club, Porticciolo and the Gabbiano Bar as well as at private dinners and events.
“Venice is a magical and mysterious landscape”
Canella says that returning to Italy, tiptoeing into what is his homeland, in a landscape as magical and mysterious as Venice, is the only avenue he would have taken to test himself at this point in his career. “I am happy and extremely lucky to finally express my way of cooking through this amazing destination which has so many stories to tell and treasures to be brought to light."
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Follonica is a magical place in Tuscany where you can spot dolphins and other marine species
March 03, 2022Follonica is a magical small town on the Maremma coast of Tuscany surrounded by kilometres of wild and unspoiled nature where you can spot dolphins and other marine species.
Its long stretches of white sand beaches are part of the Cetacean Sanctuary, an internationally protected area that is committed to protecting marine mammals and their habitats.In a place like this, where nature remains the protagonist, the best choice is to stay at The Sense Experience Resort, where you can live and breathe the true essence of the wild Tuscan Maremma region.
A protected marine area
Follonica, along with Grosseto, Elba and the other islands of the Tuscan archipelago, are the heart of the International Cetacean Sanctuary. Thanks to an agreement between the Principality of Monaco, France and Italy, this protected marine area defends the habitat from the negative impacts of human activity. It is a protected basin of 87,500 square kilometres and is the richest area of marine fauna in the entire Mediterranean.
You can spot 12 species of mammals
According to an estimate, there are 12 species of mammals here: the fin whale, the second largest animal in the world, the sperm whale, the common dolphin, the bottlenose dolphin, a rare species of dolphin, the striped dolphin, Risso’s dolphin which belongs to the same family of dolphin and the pilot whale. Among the rarest species, the minke whale, orca and pseudorca can also be found here.
Visitor groups are accompanied by marine biologists
Boat excursions are organized during the spring-summer months to visit the marvellous cliffs overlooking the sea and the solitary idyllic beaches. Groups are accompanied by marine biologists and given the chance to spot turtles, manta rays, swordfish, tuna, sunfish, seagulls and other seabirds, with lunch served on board.
Exclusive stays at The Sense Experience Resort
Connecting with this truly unspoiled nature is good for both the heart and the mind, and can only be optimised by staying at the Icon Collection Group’s The Sense Experience Resort. This exclusive resort in a five-hectare nature park overlooks the sea and has a private beach. Among the services available there is also a heated outdoor swimming pool. The resort consists of five buildings with 112 keys including Comfort, Deluxe and Superior rooms and different types of thematic suites as well as two-bedroom suites with sea views and outdoor Jacuzzis.
Fine dining and a popular bar
Discovering this area extends naturally and delectably to the table. The culinary offerings are curated by the Executive Chef Franco Manfredi who enhances the quality raw ingredients and local products, creating traditional Tuscan dishes. There are two restaurants, the à la carte Dimorà and the new fine dining Eatè restaurant directly on the beach. And the Red Rabbit Mixology Bar is a another favourite with guests.
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An all-inclusive Easter for couples, families and bikers at Ricci Hotels in Cesenatico
March 02, 2022Families, couples and bikers can enjoy a quality all-inclusive Easter at Ricci Hotels in Cesenatico. The tailor-made packages are on offer in four Ricci Hotels properties in the Adriatic resort town. What better way to enjoy the best of the Romagna region’s renowned hospitality!
This delightful seaside town has an ancient Canal Port designed by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1500, the highest ratio of green spaces in Romagna, and broad beaches where you can enjoy relaxing in the sun or strolling along the water’s edge. The Hotel Valverde, one of the four Ricci Hotels, is located directly on the beach and has been awarded the Blue Flag for over ten years.
A la carte menus with genuine local products
The Romagna’s welcoming and cheerful hospitality is to be found in the delectable and authentic regional cuisine with à la carte menus - homemade pasta and wraps, zero-kilometre fish, regional products including honey and oil directly from the Ricci family farm. The newly renovated stylish rooms have designer touches.
Free bicycle rentals and electric charging sockets
There is a constant commitment to environmental protection, with the emphasis on water and energy conservation and favouring environmentally friendly vehicles such as bicycles (rentals are free), which are ideal for exploring the waterfront as well as the town’s green parks and beautiful hills. Ricci Hotels is also a Tesla hotspot. The hotel has been awarded the TripAdvisor Gold Leader certification, the Legambiente Eco Label certification, and the Legambiente Tourism Oscar for its new charging sockets for electric cars.
An Easter all-inclusive formula
For Easter 2022 the Hotel Valverde, where you can stay in a Junior or Family Suite or enjoy the comfort and privacy of the Aparthotels, is offering a stay with full board, which includes gourmet breakfast, traditional Easter and Easter Monday lunch, dinner with regional specialties, and the quality all-inclusive formula including quality drinks with meals. Children under the age of six are free, and a second child receives a 50% discount.
Discounts on local amusement park tickets
Swimming pools (some of which are heated), sports fields, tennis courts, mini-tennis, beach volleyball, and bowling are all available. A rich programme of sporting activities is also included, as is access to the beach, mini club, garage, bicycles, and wi-fi. The hotel also has an exclusive agreement with local amusement parks offering discounts on admission tickets. Prices start from €79 per person per night, minimum 2 nights.
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Tuscany's tantalizing line-up of wines and foods make for even more memorable holidays
March 01, 2022Why not discover Tuscany’s tantalizing line-up of wines and foods on a wonderful food and wine tour through Tuscany for your next vacation? Exploring its traditional dishes and extraordinary variety of flavours and wines, you will discover many delectable Tuscan delicacies.
The Fiorentina T-bone steak
If you associate Tuscany with food, the first thing that comes to mind is the Fiorentina T-bone steak. This is a very famous dish that comes from a cut of the loin, and only from the Chianina breed. It is a delicacy that, as the name suggests, is linked to the city of Florence, which is very much the best place in which to try it. However this dish can be found all around Tuscany, in particular between the provinces of Florence and Siena.
Lardo di Colonnata is a real delicacy
We suggest that as you continue your tour you should try another great Tuscan delicacy. Unmissable on a food and wine tour of Tuscany is Lardo di Colonnata. This speciality comes from the town by the same name in the province of Carrara, in the Apuan Alps, and is pork lard which is aged in Carrara marble basins.
The Ribollita is a hearty Tuscan soup
A speciality more suited to the winter season is the Ribollita. This is a soup of Tuscan bread - without salt and left to become stale - with black cabbage, onions, carrots and beans. Served hot, and with clear origins among the poor and peasant classes, it is found mainly in the Tuscan countryside and is freshly-made in restaurants and pubs.
Caciucco fish soup
If you plan to rent your vacation home close to the sea you will find mouth-watering specialties there too. Moving a little further south, in Livorno you will find one of the dishes that is considered part of Italy’s national heritage: Caciucco soup. This is made with a mix of cuttlefish and shellfish, cooked together in a pan and is served on bread flavoured with garlic and covered with the fish broth. Considering the origins of the dish, the best place to try it is Livorno, although Viareggio also claims the paternity of this dish.
Chianti wine is produced just below Florence
The only way to end a food and wine itinerary of Tuscany is with a tour of the best wines of the area. The Chianti valley, just below Florence, is one of the most scenic areas of Tuscany, as well as a very famous wine area. Here you can tour through vineyards, tasting some of the best products, savouring the different varieties and enjoying local food pairings.
In the picturesque town of Montalcino you will find Brunello, one of the most prestigious of all Tuscany’s wines, which has entered the Italian wine hall of fame and is appreciated all over the world. Another wine that is not to be missed is Montepulciano which comes from the vineyards around the town of the same name, and is just another example of the amazing local wines and foods waiting for you on your culinary tour of Tuscany.
Published in Food&Wine
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