Under the Tuscan Sun Italy’s Tuscany region is packed with some of the world’s most recognizable Renaissance-era art and architecture, including Michelangelo’s “David,” the works in the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo basilica of Florence. Its diverse natural l read more

The Floating City Venice, capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a marshy lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. The Grand Canal snakes through the city, which is filled with narrow, mazelike alleys and small squares. Venice is renown read more

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There is so much that the stunning Amalfi Coast has to offer, and the more time I spend there, the more I discover.  So compiling a list of only 5 of my favourite experiences was tough, but I am sure you will enjoy these experiences as much as I do. Besides exploring the main gorgeous coastal towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, these are my favourite experiences to make your Amalfi Coast visit complete! Drink a Lemon Spritz in the...

The 3rd Italy with Stefano tour hosted by celebrity chef, Stefano de Pieri and his partner, Donata Carrazza has just come to an end in Sicily. Exclusive to Avanti Italy, the two week food and culture tour included Stefano’s home region, Veneto and the amazing island of Sicily.  Guests enjoyed luxury villa accommodation, day tours to neighboring towns to discover their history, art, music, local food markets and of course lots of...

August is definitely the hottest month of the Italian summer – not only temperature wise but also socially! Hot summer days are for spending at the beach, and the warm summer nights are for socialising with friends. The Amalfi Coast put on an impressive list of events throughout the Coastal towns during the months of July, August and September. But of course the month of August is jam-packed with parties, festas and disos to...

Italians love to celebrate and on the Amalfi Coast summer means festa time! Planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast around one of the many festivals can add a very special experience to your time here. Each town along the Coast celebrates it’s Patron Saint day, and festivities include; church service, procession with the statue of the Saint, big brass band entertainment in the town piazza and streets plus spectacular fireworks...

Celebrity chef, Stefano de Pieri has teamed up again with Avanti Italy to introduce a brand new tour for 2014 – VENETO & SICILY, 4th – 18th October 2014.   Exclusive to Avanti Italy, celebrity cook Stefano de Pieri will be hosting two tours this year; the first from 10-24 May to Tuscany and the stunning Amalfi  Coast.  The second 2 week food and culture tour will include Stefano’s home region, Veneto and the...

Since the tourist season on the Amalfi Coast ended back in October,  Avanti Italy has been extremely busy developing new packages to offer guests to the stunning Amalfi Coast.  It is with great pleasure that we introduce to you our Honeymoon/Romance and Food & Wine packages… We offer the following Honeymoon/Romance packages; Bronze Baci package, 6 days/5 nights based in a 4-star hotel in Amalfi Silver Amore package, 8 days/7...

Meeting with local suppliers and trying new products and services are an important part of my business and what I feel makes the real Avanti Italy difference.  The main reason for me regularly travelling to Italy and spending approximately six months a year there, is to source and try local supplier’s products and services.  It is the Avanti Italy’s way of ‘quality control,’ to ensure that every experience that...