5 Things to Do in Pisa Besides Climbing the Leaning Tower
The city of Pisa Italy is famous the world over for its Leaning Tower but there's much more to the city. Here are some other things to do in Pisa: 1. Be sure to visit the Duomo and Baptistery next to the tower. Leave extra time (a few hours) to visit Pisa's stunning cathedral as well as the largest baptistery in Italy. 2. Also leave time to go into Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. This museum is where much of the art that was formerly in the cathedral is now housed. See Giovanni Pisano's ivory carving of the Madonna and Child carved for the cathedral's ...
Things to See in Alberobello
When you travel to Italy, there might be a lot of places that you would want to visit. One destination that definitely calls for a place in your travel itinerary is - Alberobello. Located in the southern part of Italy, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is known for its exceptional style of building called Trulli. Trullis are nothing but limestone houses with dry stone walls and conical roof that are known for their mortarless construction. The reason behind these pre-historic buildings was to escape from paying taxes. When the king’s tax collector came to collect taxes, the owner ...
Where To Stay in Rome: The Rose Garden Palace Hotel
One of my favorite hotels in Rome is the Rose Garden Palace Hotel. Just off the famous Via Veneto, and a stone’s throw from the American Embassy, it enjoys one of the best locations in the city. The hotel is partly owned by Steve Perillo, the third generation owner of Perillo Tours, the world’s largest tour operator to Italy. Perillo and his Italian partner bought this 19th-century building in 1998 and named it after the rose bushes in the courtyard. One might expect a hotel owned by a tour company to seem impersonal or ...
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New Perillo Tours Commercial: Steve...
Published on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 by Steve
I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. Our television commercials, which my father Mario first pioneered, have become quite famous over the years. Each television season, we brainstorm new ideas to present Perillo Tours to the public. This season I'm putting my musical talents (I'm also ...
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Take Your Family to Italy in 2014
Published on Sunday, December 22, 2013 by Steve
I know everyone is running around like crazy this week. Buying last-minute Christmas presents. (What should I get for Uncle Bob?) Planning holiday meals. (Is Cousin Laura still lactose intolerant?) Figuring out exactly when Santa will be leaving his presents. (What do you mean you want to ... -
Steve’s Travel Tips: Planning...
Published on Thursday, December 12, 2013 by Steve
I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. I have a video series called Steve's Travel Tips to share all the insider Italy travel tips I have learned over a lifetime of travel to Italy. In this video, I'd love to share my tips for planning a family vacation in Italy. This is a popular travel... -
Cyber Monday Travel Deals: SAVE $30...
Published on Monday, December 2, 2013 by Steve
Around the office they're saying I've lost my mind offering discounts this deep. But I've been telling everyone here at Perillo Tours, you can buy a TV or a coat for a great price on Cyber Monday, what about a tour to Italy? And what about extending that savings for a whole month!? SAVE... -
Ready to Travel to Italy in 2014? T...
Published on Thursday, November 7, 2013 by Steve
If Italy (or Greece) is on your bucket list for 2014, take a look at the Perillo Tours Italy 2014 brochure! You can view it online or order it to be sent to your home. Can't wait to see you in Italy in 2014!... -
Happy Columbus Day!
Published on Monday, October 14, 2013 by Steve
That's me on our Columbus Day Parade float a few years back! What a great day to celebrate our Italian heritage.... -
New Rome Food Tours
Published on Thursday, October 10, 2013 by Steve
You can't fully experience Rome without tasting the local culinary delights that make this city so unique. I'm excited to announce that Perillo's ItalyVacations.com is now offering two three-hour insider food tours that will have your mouth-watering as you walk around Rome. Traditional ... -
Fall In Love With Rome: Roman Adven...
Published on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 by Steve
Rome is a dream in the fall and winter...still warmer than home, fewer crowds and the light hitting the Eternal City's ancient stones in the most magnificent way. You will have time to explore the city on your own with a 4-star home base and guided tours of the highlights. Plus off season ... -
Save on These Perillo Tours Visitin...
Published on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 by Steve
La Vendemmia. The Harvest. This is the time of year when the landscape of Italy bursts forth in earthy colors signalling the start of the gathering of the treasures of the land. From the top of the boot to the bottom and on every far-flung island, Italians empty the vines of the their grap... -
The Italy Mix: The Borgias, Italian...
Published on Friday, August 30, 2013 by Steve
The Italy Mix is a post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week. Here are our top picks for this week: Looking for the Borgias: Novelist Sarah Dunant is an expert on the Borgia clan who were true power brokers in 16t...
