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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Steve’s Travel Tips: Dinner I...
Published on Friday, November 10, 2017 by Kathy McCabe
I’m Steve Perillo of Perillo Tours. I'm thrilled to host 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. This time I'm back talking about a most important activity in Italy - eating - and what bett...
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Give the Gift of Travel This Holida...
Published on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 by Steve
Imagine your loved ones receiving a Perillo Tote Bag, Travel Brochures, DVD and Gift Certificate for any of our 2015 vacations! A travel certificate, like the one shown above, will be customized according to your wishes. Your gift can go toward any escorted tour to Italy, Greece, Hawaii or... -
Italy 2015: Early Booking Discount ...
Published on Thursday, August 14, 2014 by Steve
Our 2015 ITALY Brochure is hot off the presses! It features 8 classic tours, honed and crafted over 70 years by 3 generations of the Perillo family. Book early for 2015! As an added incentive, place your deposit for any 2015 Italy escorted tour by September 5, 2014, and RECEIVE $2... -
Video: Behind the Scenes of A Peril...
Published on Sunday, April 6, 2014 by Steve
Perillo Tours is all about family; we've been family run for nearly 70 years. Another thing we're known for: our television commercials. A tradition that I've proudly carried on from my father, Mr. Italy, Mario Perillo. A very important part of the family is Harry Perillo. He's my golde... -
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!... -
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... -
Not Italy, But Costa Rica! A New To...
Published on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Steve
I just returned from an inspiring and adventurous trip-of-a-lifetime in Costa Rica! Yup, that's me ziplining - and I'm even terrified of heights! I am so enthralled with this stunning country that I want you to have the same exciting adventure that I did...and you can with Perillo's New Co... -
Take a Faith Journey to Rome, the V...
Published on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 by Steve
Join Perillo Tours and Father Mickey Bancroft on an unforgettable sojourn of the soul. Visit the highlights of Rome and Taormina including an audience with Pope Francis! All for the special price of $3499 per person, based on double occupancy. Here's what's included: roundtrip air... -
A Gluten-Free Tour of Tuscany
Published on Thursday, December 20, 2012 by Steve
I'm thrilled to announce that Perillo Tours has partnered with Jennifer Iannolo, founder of Zenfully Delicious, to offer two gluten-free tours of Tuscany in 2013! This is the perfect opportunity gluten-free folks to travel worry-free and savor the tastes of Italy. The tours will run May 11... -
Italy in 2013: The New Perillo Tour...
Published on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 by Steve
I know YOU are dreaming of Italy in 2013 and here at Perillo we can make that dream a reality. After all, we've been running tours to Italy for 68 YEARS and our tours have reached near perfection after all these years. You can get all the details our NEW Italy brochure - read it online ...
