Get inspired by the locals: traditional July & August Events in Italy
Welcome back to our monthly “rendez-vous” with event tips and hidden gems identified by the experts of a territory: the locals! For us at Italian Special Occasions DMC, the locals are a constant source of inspiration in the creation of authentic activities and in...
Private Tours off the beaten path in Tuscany: Colle Val d’Elsa and Val d’Orcia
One of the things that we love doing at Italian Special Occasions DMC, is to get lost in the small roads of Italy and discover new hidden destinations: magnificent hilltop villages, awe-inspiring landscapes, homemade cuisine and cultural attractions. Another thing we...
The Via Francigena in southern Italy, off the beaten path
The Via Francigena (or Via Romea) is an ancient pilgrims’ route that goes from Canterbury to Rome. This, at least, is the official and traditional concept of the path. But actually, apart from visiting the city of the martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul, during...
Fiastra: eco-tourism and family fun in the Marche region
Once upon a time, back in 1861, the census counted 2,322 residents. In 2011, the local population was of 578 inhabitants. It has always been small, yet it is an amazing gem full of big surprises: Fiastra is a tiny medieval village in a verdant valley of the Monti...