UNESCO Since 1985 your partner for group travels to Italy
ITALY YOUR WAY: TAILOR-MADE AND RELIABLE EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS FOR GROUPS Dear partners, For more than 35 years we have been offering to our customers authentic Italian experiences, always guided by great passion for our work and the constant search for innovative ideas and itineraries. Italy is a unique country: unique for its breathtaking landscapes, its craftsmanship handed down for generations, its works of art that enrich our cultural heridays and, fromove all, for its cuisine. Our recipes and products are known and appreciated all over the world. Italy‘s scenic and cultural wealth is indisputable: it is the country with the most Unesco-protected sites: 59 in number.
Among the most recent additions are the caves in the evaporites of the northern Apennines of Emilia Romagna, the arcades of Bologna, the thermal baths of Montecatini, the fascinating hills of Prosecco and Conegliano, the picturesque Amalfi Coast, the famous Langhe in Piedmont and the imposing Mount Etna. To pay tribute to the beauty and importance of these places, we have dedicated an entire brochure to some of the most famous UNESCO sites. Choose the tour that suits you best or contact one of our employees if you require further information. Contact details can be found at the end of this brochure.
Your Gadis Team
5 days from € 535
Liguria
Genova, a bridge between mountains and sea
Genova - Rapallo - Portofino - Cinque Terre “Genova for us.... who come from the countryside...” says a song by Paolo Conte, a famous italian singer, to celebrate a very original city, full of contrasts, from the Palazzo Ducale to the „Vicoli“ (alleys) of the harbour. Every tourist travelling to Genova has been surprised by how interesting this city is, thanks also to the charm of being a seaside city.
Tour Includes 4 nights B&B in a typical local 4 Hotel in Genova 1 dinner in a restaurant with 3-courses menù 1 full day guided tour of Genova & Palazzi Rolli 1 tasting of focaccia with cheese (specialty) 1 visit to a historic Mezzeri Genovesi shop 1 entrance fee Palazzo Rosso, Bianco e Palazzo Tursi (Palazzi Rolli) 1 full day guided tour of Genova with Rapallo - Portofino 1 boat trip Portofino-Rapallo & back 1 full day guide for Cinque Terre 1 Cinque Terre Card
Piemonte
Royal Piedmont, castles and Savoy residences
5 days from € 480
Alba - Torino - Monferrato - Langhe The royal Savoy residences in Piedmont, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, invite you on a fascinating journey from Torino to the Langhe and the Canavese, into a fairytale world designed and enriched by important architects between the 17th and 18th centuries. You will also discover beautiful castles, numerous art treasures and the nature of Piedmont. In particular, you will discover Torino and enjoy an aperitif in one of its famous historic café.
Tour Includes 4 nights B&B in an upscale mid-range hotel Dinner in a trattoria (drinks excluded) 1 full day guided tour of Venaria Reale, Giardini della Mandria Entrance fee Venaria Reale 1 full day guided tour of the villas around Torino Entrance fee Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi Entrance to Villa della Regina 1 half-day guided tour of Torino with visit to Musei Reali Entrance to Musei Reali Aperitif in the Centre
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Lombardia
5 days from € 345
Mantova, culture and pleasure Mantova - Solferino - Cremona
Mantova and Cremona, small capitals of the Po Valley, are known all over the world: Mantova for its Palazzo Ducale, an immense palace with 500 rooms, the Palazzo Te and the Castello of San Giorgio. Cremona, on the other hand, it is famous for its 19 churches, 23 noble palaces and 9 museums, including the famous violin museum.
Tour Includes 4 nights half board in a 4 hotel in the Mantova - Brescia 1 full-day guided tour of Mantova and rice cultivation 1 entrance fee to the Palazzo Ducale of Mantova Visit of the “Città Ideale” Sabbioneta 1 half-day guided tour of Solferino and wine tasting 1 entrance to War Museum 1 entrance to Italy’s Spy Tower 1 wine tasting 1 half day guided tour of Cremona 1 visit to a violin maker 1 entrance fee in the Baptistery Headphones for all the excursions
8 days from € 765
Veneto All in One
Bassano - Venezia - Verona - Valpolicella - Padova Treviso - Colline del Prosecco - Vicenza & Ville Palladiane Discover with this tour the majestic Repubblica di Venezia, which dominated the Mediterranean and northern Italy for almost 1000 years: an economic but also cultural power that produced masterpieces of art and architecture, including the Palladian villas.
Tour Includes 7 nights half board, in a 4Hotel in Bassano del Grappa 4 full day tour guides: (Asolo & Bassano, Valpolicella, Venezia, Treviso & Colline del Prosecco) Entrance to Villa Barbaro in Maser Entrance to Grappa Museum Train ticket Bassano del Grappa - Venezia and back Boat trip Venezia San Lucia station Piazza San Marco and back Half day guided tour of Venezia Lunch in a country estate in the Valpolicella area with wines Half day guided tour of Verona Full day guided tour of Padova and its villas Half day boat trip on the Brenta river Entrance to Villa Pisani in Stra, villa and garden Visit to a wine cellar and Prosecco tasting Entrance to Villa la Rotonda with guided tour Full day guided tour of Vicenza Headphones for all the excursions
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Veneto
4 days from € 319
Around Giotto and Palladio
Veneto
Vicenza - Padova - Canale del Brenta Thanks to the genius of Andrea Palladio, Vicenza and its villas have achieved worldwide recognition, a status recently confirmed by their inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A discovery of these wonderful Venetian villas with a boat trip on the Brenta Canal is a must of this tour, completed with a visit through the surprising alleys of Padova with the University, St. Anthony’s Church and the numerous historic bars. The highlight will certainly be the visit to the masterpiece of the Scrovegni Chapel, where Giotto completed his artistic life’s work.
Tour Includes 2 nights half board and 1 night bed & breakfast in 3 hotel in the Vicenza area 1 half-day guided tour of Padova 1 Cappuccino break at Caffè Pedrocchi + sweets Entrance to Cappella Scrovegni 1 full day guided tour of Ville del Brenta Boat excursion along the Brenta Canal Malcontenta - Stra Wine tasting in the Soave - Montebello Vicentino area Headphones for all the excursions
Friuli
The stars of the far north-east
4 days from € 269
Grado - Palmanova - Aquileia - Gorizia - Cividale del Friuli The stars of the far north-east: Friuli Venezia Giulia offers little jewels not to be missed. Starting with Aquileia, the fortified city with the nine-pointed shape, to the fortified city of Palmanova, which is a Unesco World Heritage Site thanks to its special characteristics. Not to forget Cividale del Friuli, crossroads of many cultures and border town, and of course Gorizia, which has been nominated Capital of Culture 2025.
Tour Includes 3 nights half board in an upscale hotel in the Grado area 1 full day guided tour of Aquileia and Palmanova Entrance fee Basilica Aquileia 1 full day guided tour of Gorizia and Cividale del Friuli Wine tasting with snack in in the Colli Orientali del Friuli area Headphones for all the excursions
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Emilia Romagna
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in far and wild
5 days from € 349
Bologna, Ferrara and Ravenna Bologna, Ferrara and Ravenna are home to some of Italy‘s most beautiful UNESCO sites. Our tour offers you the opportunity to discover several at once. To satisfy not only the eyes, but also the taste, you will enjoy a piadina making course. As the icing on the cake, we sweeten the whole thing with a tasting of chocolates.
Tour Includes 4 nights half board with extended breakfast in a 4 in Ravenna/ Riviera Adriatica area Half-day guided tour of Bologna Visit to Basilica di San Petronio Visit to historic Cioccolateria with chocolate tasting Half day guided tour of Ferrara Visit to Castello Estense Full day guided tour of Ravenna - Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna Entrance to Unesco Heritage Gallia Placidia Museo Neonaniano Sant’Apollinare Nuovo Visit to a farm Piadina course Light lunch with piadina and wines from the farm Headphones for the entire stay
5 days from € 533
On the road with the fast train
Firenze - Roma - Bologna 35 minutes to Bologna and 1 hr. 30 min. to Roma: under the motto Aperitif in Bologna and dinner in Firenze. Travel with us to the cultural metropolis par excellence; whether Roma, Firenze or Bologna take a little round trip on the rails through central Italy.
Tour Includes 4 nights B&B in a 4 hotel in Flirenze with breakfast buffet 2 dinners in the hotel (or outside restaurant) 1 half-day guided tour of Firenze 1 Florentine lunch 1 trip express train Firenze - Roma and return 1 half-day guided tour of Roma 1 public transport ticket in Roma (24 hours) 1 trip Firenze - Bologna express train and return 1 half-day guided tour of Bologna 1 public transport ticket in Bologna (24 hours) Headphones for the entire stay
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Toscana
5 days from € 435
Real gems of Renaissance architecture
Toscana
Montecatini Terme - Firenze - Pisa - Lucca In Piazza dei Miracoli (the Square of Miracles), in Pisa, you will be amazed both inside and outside. And all this emotion is what the all tour will create in you. Tuscany not only has famous buildings to offer, but also beautiful open-air places right next to it, thanks to the Medici of Firenze.
Tour Includes 4 nights half board in a 4 hotel in Montecatini Terme area Full day guided tour of Firenze Visit to Boboli Gardens in Firenze Full day guided tour of Pisa Entrance fee Orto Botanico in Pisa “Aperitivo” spritz with pizzette in Piazza dei Miracoli Entrance to Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery Full day guided tour Lucca Admission to Palazzo Pfanner Exclusive aperitif at Palazzo Pfanner Entrance to the garden of Villa Torrigiani Full day guided tour of Firenze Visit to Villa di Artimino in Carmignano Wine tasting in Carmignano Headphones for the entire stay
Marche Umbria
Marche & Umbria, Raphael meets St. Francis
6 days from € 475
Pesaro - Urbino - Gradara - Perugia - Città di Castello Assisi Raphael and St. Francis: the two ambassadors of Marche and Umbria, a blend of culture and spirituality that captivates every visitor. With this tour we offer the opportunity to get to know many handicrafts live, to complete the cultural offer of these regions.
Tour Includes 3 nights half board in a good 3 Hotel in the Pesaro/Fano area with breakfast buffet 2 nights half board in a good 3 hotel in the Perugia area with breakfast buffet 1 full-day tour guide of Pesaro and winery half-day guided tour of Pesaro 1 entrance to Palazzo Ducale in Urbino 1 visit to a terracotta workshop 1 tasting of local wine and olive oil 1 full day tour guide of Urbino and Gradara 1 half-day guided tour of Urbino 1 visit to the cathedral in Urbino 1 visit to Raffaello’s birthplace 1 entrance to the National Gallery 1 full-day guided tour of Perugia and Città di Castello 1 visit to the Pinacoteca in Città di Castello 1 visit to the Collegio del Cambio 1 half-day guided tour of Assisi 1 visit to the Basilica of S. Francesco Assisi 1 lunch in a Fattoria in the Assisi area incl. Drinks Headphones for for the entire stay
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Toscana Umbria
UNESCO World Heritage Site between Umbria and Southern Tuscany
5 days from € 396
Assisi - Montalcino - Firenze Sud Perhaps it was the beautiful landscape of Umbria and Tuscany that inspired our ancestors to create the many creative architectural masterpieces that these regions are home to. It is certainly no coincidence that many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located here, including the Historical Centre of Pienza, since 1996, and Val d’Orcia, since 2004. Let yourself be inspired by the profound emotions that this UNESCO World Heritage tour has to offer.
Tour Includes 4 nights half board with extended breakfast at 4 Hotel in Castiglion Fiorentino Full day guided tour of Assisi Santa Maria degli Angeli Entrance to Assisi Basilica and Porziuncola in Santa Maria degli Angeli Full day guided tour of Val d‘ Orcia, Pienza, Montalcino Visit to Sant’Antimo Visit to Complesso Conventuale e Monumentale di Sant’Agostino Visit to the “Oro di Montalcino” (The Temple of Brunello) Light lunch in Montalcino Tasting of 1 glass of red wine from Montalcino Permits in Villa Costanza (South Firenze) Tram Villa Costanza Firenze and back Guided Tour in Firenze with Pick up in Villa Costanza (about 3 hours) Headphones for the entire stay
6 days from € 510
Unesco World Heritage of Lazio, from the necropolises to the Tivoli Villas
Roma - Tarquina - Frascati - Tivoli - Colli Albani You will have the opportunity to visit some of Lazio’s hidden treasures: Cerveteri and Tarquinia, two necropoleis with spectacular monumental tombs carved into the rock and painted. After an intensive guided tour in Roma, the journey continues in the Colli Albani. From there, the tour ends with a visit to Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este, two true masterpieces of Italian garden art of the Renaissance.
Tour Includes 2 nights half board in an upscale hotel in the Tarquinia area 1 full day guided tour of Tarquinia and Cerveteri Entrance fee necropolis Cerveteri 1 full day guided tour of Roma - 6 hours 2 nights half board and 1 night bed and breakfast in an upscale hotel in the Frascati area 1 full day guided tour of Tivoli (2 villas) Entrance to Villa d’Este Entrance to Villa Adriana Dinner in a typical restaurant in the Colli Albani 1 half-day guided tour of Colli Albani
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Lazio
6 days from € 579
Roma & Napoli, one heart and two souls
Lazio Campania
Roma - Napoli - Pompei Roma and Napoli: two capitals, only an hour’s train ride away, but with very different souls. Two completely different worlds, also in terms of their landmarks: the Colosseum and the Vatican for Roma, pizza and the sea for Napoli.
Tour Includes 3 nights B&B in a 4hotel in Roma with breakfast buffet 2 nights B&B at 4 hotel in Napoli with buffet breakfast 1 bus transfer airport FCO - hotel in Roma 1 assistance at FCO airport and to the hotel 1 dinner at the hotel restaurant 1 public transport ticket in Roma (72 hours) 1 full day guided tour of “Ancient and Baroque Roma” 1 gelato tasting 1 half-day guided tour of “St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square” 1 visit fee St. Peter’s Basilica 1 Aperol Spritz aperitif 1 bus transfer hotel in Roma - Roma HBF 1 assistance from hotel in Roma to Roma HBF 1 Fast train ticket Roma HBF - Napoli HBF 1 bus transfer Napoli HBF - hotel in Napoli incl. city tour 1 assistance at Napoli HBF and half day guided tour 1 coffee break at Caffè Gambrinus in Napoli 1 half-day guided tour of Pompei incl. bus 1 entrance ticket excavations of Pompei 1 dinner with pizza and Neapolitan fried specialities 1 bus transfer hotel - airport NAP 1 assistance from hotel to airport Headphones for all tours in the programme
Campania
Campania, world heritage for the eye and the palate
5 days from € 425
Sorrento - Pompei - Caserta - Napoli - Ercolano Pompei is more than a journey back in time. The remains of the ancient city, which was buried during the eruption of Monte Vesuvio in 79 AD, not only give us a unique insight into the past, but also give us an idea of the full tragedy of this natural disaster even today. A visit to Pompei is unforgettable and leaves a lasting impression. Less famous, but no less worth seeing, is the nearby Ercolano. To top it all off, we also visit the Royal Palace in Caserta and the Belvedere di San Leucio; discover Napoli and, an absolute must, enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza. Neapolitan pizza, which, by the way, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just like the sights mentioned above!
Tour Includes 4 nights half board in an upscale hotel on the Penisola Sorrentina 1 full-day guided tour of Pompei and Sorrento Entrance fee excavations Pompei 1 full day guided tour of Caserta and San Leucio Entrance fee Royal Palace Caserta Admission Belvedere di San Leucio 1 full day guided tour of Napoli and Ercolano Entrance fee Ercolano Pizza dinner in Napoli (drinks not included)
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Sardegna
8 days from € 699
South Sardinia
Barumini - Montevecchio - Dune di Piscinas - Nebida Isola di San Pietro - Nora - Cagliari - Villasimius - Arbatax Less glamorous than the north coast, but not less beautiful, southern Sardinia offers stunning and unspoilt scenery and it is still unknown to mass tourism. There are many things to see: from the nuraghe to the waters adorned with pink flamingo, the Phoenician remains of Pula or the Sardinian mining culture. And then Cagliari, which dominates the southern coast of the island and invites its visitors to follow in the footsteps of its 8000 years history.
Tour Includes 2 overnight ferries Livorno Golfo Aranci (or Olbia) and return inside double cabin & coach passage 2 continental breakfast on board 1 entrance fee to the Nuraxi 2 nights half board in 4 Hotel Carbonia area 3 nights half board at 4 Hotel in the Cagliari - Santa Margherita di Pula area 1 full day guided tour of the Sinis Peninsula 1 full day guided tour of the mineral extraction area of Montevecchio, the dunes of Piscinas, Nebida 1 full-day guided tour of the island of San Pietro and the south coast of Sardinia 1 half-day tour guide of Nora 1 full day guided tour of Cagliari 1 full day guide of Villasimius Arbatax Olbia/Golfo Aranci 1 entrance fee to the mines of Montevecchio and Sant’Antonio 1 light lunch in a restaurant 1 ferry crossing San Pietro Island 1 Entrance to Nora Archaeological Park
6 days from € 419
Good taste in the land of the trulli
Alberobello - Lecce - Castel del Monte - Trani - Barletta Monte Sant’Angelo A journey to the southernmost region, where centuriesold olive groves, the typical cone-shaped stone buildings (trulli) and medieval monuments enchant every visitor with their fascinating charm. The wealth of Unesco sites and the abundance of delicious food offered by the region are also part of the charme of Apulia.
Tour Includes 3 nights in an upper middle class hotel in the area of Cisternino / Torre Canne 1 full day guided tour of Alberobello and Valle d’Itria Olive oil tasting with snack 1 half-day guided tour of Lecce Tasting of a Pasticciotto with Cappuccino 1 guided tour of Castel Monte and Trani Entrance fee Castel del Monte 2 nights half board in an upper middle class hotel in the Barletta area 1 half day guided tour of Monte Sant’Angelo Entrance fee church San Michele
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Puglia
6 days from € 399
Unesco treasures Sicily’s mild winter at great prices
Sicilia
Catania - Siracusa - Etna - Taormina If you want to turn your back on the cold and wet autumn and winter weather in the north for a few days and soak up some sun, you’ve come to the right place. Thanks to our long-standing cooperation with our suppliers, we have come up with a very special offer for you for the period from 20th October to December: Enjoy Sicily and save money.
Tour Includes 5 nights half board in 4 Hotel in the area of Giardini Naxos with breakfast buffet 1 bus transfer from Catania airport to the hotel 1 assistance at the airport 1 excursion Catania and Syracuse, incl. bus and guide 1 excursion Etna and Taormina, incl. bus and tour guide 1 bus transfer to Catania airport
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