Seven Treasures of Italy

Posted on 09/27/2019 | About Italy

1. EXPLORE VATICAN CITY IN VIP STYLE

One cannot head to Rome without heading to Vatican City. With Insight, you’ll gain VIP fast-track access into the Vatican Museums and a special private viewing of the Bramante Staircase, before admiring the genius of Michelangelo’s painted ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.

2. LEARN TO COOK WITH A LOCAL CHEF IN ORVIETO

Don’t just savor Italy’s delicious delicacies, learn to cook them too! In the northern Umbrian town of Orvieto in Tuscany you’ll be welcomed into the kitchen of zesty, Etruscan chef, Lorenzo Polegri. Famed for his divine pasta fresca which combines local staples of olive oil, cheese, prosciutto and focaccia, you’ll learn all his secrets.

3. GLASSBLOWING IN VENICE

Venice is famous for its glass making. Meet artisans who will demonstrate how this age-old craft is still used today, as they create these delicate works of art before you.

4. TAKE A GONDOLA IN VENICE

No trip to Venice would be complete without a trip on a gondola. Be serenaded with your fellow travellers as you meet a gondolier and learn about the age-old tradition of gondola navigation.

5. LEARN MORE ABOUT POMPEII WITH A LOCAL GUIDE

The ancient city of Pompeii is a fascinating archaeological site, and one not to be missed. Walk its cobbled streets with Insight and learn more about its unique history with a local guide.

6. ENJOY A LOCAL FOODIE EXPERIENCE IN ITALY’S CHIANTI REGION

Famous for its wine and olive oil, the Chianti region in Tuscany is a worthy stop on your trip. Enjoy a scenic drive through the area’s rolling countryside before heading to the esteemed estate of Rocca di Castagnoli.

7. RIDE THE FUNICULAR TO TOWN ON THE ISLE OF DREAMS

Nicknamed the “Isle of Dreams”, the Isle of Capri offers magnificent scenery at every turn. Once here take the funicular railway to Capri Town, taking in its breath taking sea views along the way.