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Walking, traveling, roaming, learning and discovering, these are man’s most ancient and visceral instincts.We join, participate and share our vision. Life is an experience, an adventure, a journey. Boscolo Group Travel fulfils these innate desires by providing the ideal setting: social relations, culture, spiritual enrichment, spontaneous enjoyment and delightful pleasures for the palate.
Boscolo has the experience of providinginspirational journeys with enthusiasm andprofessional service for over 30 years. Weare always ready to satisfy your needs withoriginal, well designed and well planned travelsuggestions., Our creativity tuned to yourcustomer. We provide immediate response,direct knowledge of facilities and promptassistance, anytime, anywhere.
Boscolo goes beyond the normal. We enable you to capture the essence of every landscape, to convey the excitement of a secret, a magical corner, to discover new flavours and scents that would remain unnoticed by following the crowd.
Let Boscolo Group Travel assist you to innovatefor your customers.
Boscolo, dedic ated to you
Life is the sum of all journeys.
We remember that each trip is unique for
each traveler.
Our staff of experts waits ready to take on
your most unusual requests.
Tireless attention to each individual, and
to individual details, is our recipe
for excellent service.
Experience and proven
organizational skills enable
us to deliver tailor made
solutions that best fit the
needs of your travelers, time and
again.
Let us help you to create your next
itinerary, together.
Boscolo has the ‘know how’ to fulfill your requirements.And, the experience to create new dreams
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Tantalize your palate.
Traveling is one thing, getting to
know a place well also means
learning about its culinary
traditions. Food
and wine is
arguably the best
way to get to know Italy
as it highlights the
history and local
specialties of each region.
We carefully select
restaurants with
originality and local
specialties to help you discover real
Italian cuisine.
A true gourmet is your taste bud’s best friend.Boscolo offers culinary refinement.
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A warm welcome waits with the best service.Boscolo, hospitality ingrained by nature.
Comfort guaranteed.
Travel and comfort, one should go with the other. Boscolo has a history of choosing hotels with expertise and painstaking care, balancing quality with good value, because comfort and relaxation are essential elements for an enjoyable vacation. We try to immerse you in the spirit of a place finding accommodations that represent the world you visit. The experience of your stay will live long in the memory of a trip.Let the experience of Boscolo work for you.
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Finding the right thing at the right time, never abandoning you alone, always providing a secure reference point that welcomes your requests, which offers choices and finds solutions, this is the standard of the Boscolo Group Travel service.Groups are individuals who travel together. Each person wants to be recognized and yet enjoy being part of the whole social experience. Everyone expects to be respected, never ignored or marginalized. Their safety comes first and then the enjoyment. Choose the best for your customers, they are worth it.
Your attentive travel companionBoscolo is always there when needed
Interpreting your needs.
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Austria
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Pamplona
Zaragoza
Barcelona
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Sevilla
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Torin
Cagliari
Venice
Bologna
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Palermo
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Italy
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Hungary
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16 THE LAKES
20 LIGURIA
24 VENETO
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30 TUSCANY 34 UMBRIA
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Piedmont with Boscolo
Lying in the foothills of the Alps, the Piedmont
is a varied and complex region magnificent to
behold. Bathed by the Po River, it is rich in hills
and valleys, lakes and parks.
Visitors can experience both the ancient and
modern history. The leading industries of the
post-war economic boom are located in the
major business center Turin. It is also one of
the most culturally and historically rich cities
in the entire world, with the Museo Egizio
(Egyptian Museum), the Shroud of Turin and its
distinctive Baroque architecture.
One of Italy’s most progressive culinary
scenes, the Piedmont never fails to impress at
the table. Barolo, Barbaresco and Moscato
d’Asti wines flow aside traditional dishes
such as Agnolotti, Stuffed Raviolis, Gnocchi
and Bagna càuda. Finish the meal perfectly
with Gianduiotto chocolates from Turin for
dessert.
Surrounded by parks and gardens, the
Piedmont offers an ideal setting with infinite
possibilities to create lasting memories.
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A world that reflects the massive Alps on its
lakes, like blue mirrors stretching as far as the
eye can see between cities that are historic, yet
pulsating with life, such as Cremona, Pavia and
Monza. Famous for its racetrack, Monza is also
the guardian of priceless treasure, such as the
so-called “Corona Ferrea” in the cathedral.
Milan, the fashion capital, is the economic and
cultural engine of the whole country. It is a truly
cosmopolitan city with its breathtaking Duomo
that is woven, like beautiful white lace, between
opulent historical buildings and the “Galleria”, a
catwalk of the most prestigious designer labels.
Lombardi offers an experience that combines
new world style with old world charm; the
fashionable frenetic city against the striking quiet
beauty of the lake; moments of shopping that
contrast with the calm of a delicious meal with
local wine and regional specialties. Discover
Lombardi with Boscolo.
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The mountains and lakes of Northern Italy
have always been a source of enchantment
and fascination for travelers.
Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Lake Iseo and
Lake Garda are sumptuous natural creations
which form a magical place where water, air
and light celebrate together in a magnificent
show.
Lake Maggiore is crowned with villas and
English style gardens. Camellias, azaleas and
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The Lakes with Boscolorhododendrons, like man, find their ideal
environment here, thanks to the perfect
microclimate of the basin. The Borromean
Islands are incomparable; you can arrive there
by lake ferry or by historic paddleboats which
still live on in service.
Visit Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola
Bella, its palace the venue of luxurious parties
for European nobility.
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Lake Como, originally called Lario and
mentioned by Manzoni in “The Betrothed”,
fascinates us today, as it did the great 19th
century authors. It is a timeless, magical place
with gardens brimming full of azaleas and
geraniums on the crests of terraces that
descend towards the shores, marked by lush
capes that continue to surprise those who
navigate the water.
Lake Garda, the biggest of the lakes, is nestled
between three regions; Lombardy, Veneto
and Trentino. It is an incredible combination
of culture, nature and fun, full of things to do
while basking in the glow of sparkling sunlight.
Along the coast of the lake visit Sirmione,
Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, and then travel up
to Gargnano, Malcesine and Riva del Garda,
finally arriving in Trentino. Everywhere you
look there are towers and castles, stark
reminders of ancient rivalries between the
two sides of the lake: the Scaliger family of
Verona and the Visconti family of Milan.
Here cultivations of lemon, cedar and
bergamot trees compete for supremacy with
vineyards and olive trees. The oil from Garda
is sublime, the precious nectar from this
lakeside Eden. Enjoy the best the lakes can
offer, with Boscolo.
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When the ancient settlers first arrived in
Liguria, they immediately understood that
they had found paradise.
A place where the blue sea kisses the foot
of the mountain; slopes are terraced with
lemon and olive trees, interrupted here
and there by villages, cities and ports from
another time. This is Liguria.
Get to know Genoa, a city which seems
gritty and aloof upon arrival, inside it is a
bustling and romantic place full of nautical
tradition and a strong, cultured people.
The steadfast presence of the sea seeps
into every aspect of life in Liguria, from its
architecture to its character, from its climate
to its cuisine. Experience Liguria’s unique
ebb and flow.
Sanremo, the city of flowers by definition,
Porto Venere and the Cinque Terre.
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Together they create an ideal postcard,
more like a figment of your imagination
than a real place.
Making up the coastline of the Cinque Terre
are Monterosso, Vernazza, Riomaggiore,
Corniglia and Manarola. The five villages
and surrounding hillside create a harmony
between Man and Nature, so treasured that
it has been deemed a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Portofino, a multicolored jewelry box, is
charming and tiny, containing both poetry
and beauty in a single glimpse.
The Italian Riviera from Ponente to Levante
is a beautiful flower, discover it with
Boscolo.
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Veneto, a land that is rich in everything: it
offers magnificent landscapes, cities full of
history, culture and tradition; it is famous for
its hospitality, regional wines and cuisine. Visit
castles, farmhouses, wine cellars, trattorias or
gourmet restaurants. Veneto has it all.
Venice, a maritime republic for a thousand
years of history, bobs serenely on the lagoon.
Exploring the city can be likened to a puzzle,
working to solve it with a group to find
museums and monuments, pubs and small
squares, alleys and buildings, canals and
breathtaking views.
The villas of the Veneto, standing elegantly in
the countryside, are proof of Palladio’s genius
and of the 18th century splendor along the
Brenta Riviera.
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The Euganean and Berici hills, covered in
vineyards, are where Petrarch found his Tuscan
world and it was there that he decided to put
down roots.
Verona tells its story with the Arena, testimony
to a powerful Roman presence, and the
medieval works from the Scaliger family rule.
Padua, the city of the Saint, has elegance and
discreet charm, with its basilicas and squares,
the chapel frescoed by Giotto and shopping
under the porticos.
Vicenza and Treviso with its March, façades
and buildings covered in frescos, are held
inside walls from the Renaissance, where the
essence of this intimate world envelops you.
Inside walled cities, such as Soave, Marostica,
Cittadella, Este and Montagnana, echoes of
battles resonate and multicolored banners flap
in the wind on top of towers.
The Dolomites, from the Ampezzo basin
to the beaches of the Adriatic, offer joy and
relaxation for every season with something
for everyone; Alpine sports, spas, hiking and
cycling.
The romantic and unforgettable Veneto, as
only Boscolo knows.
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With three geographical zones, mountainous,
planar and coastal, Emilia-Romagna is rich in
every sense, offering one of the most complete
experiences to its visitors.
History, Art, Tradition, Cuisine, Technology,
Culture and Fun, combine everywhere in a
wonderful mix to marvel the eyes as well as
the spirit.
Bologna, a microcosm of warmth and elegance,
should be experienced first hand, offering
everything that is good about Italy in one place.
Like the famous tortellini from the region, it
satisfies the palate and the spirit.
Its towers, looming over the city, have reassured
us for seven centuries; stability beyond
everything.
Parma and Reggio, synonymous with two of
Italy’s gastronomical masterpieces, Prosciutto
di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, represent
excellence in taste throughout the world.
Discover Ravenna and its masterpieces of
Byzantine art; San Marino and Montefeltro;
ferrara with its city walls and Estense castle,
intact throughout the centuries; each city and
town a gem to be discovered.
Emilia-Romagna is like a Mosaic with a
multitude of tiles with incredible colors.
Together the tiles can form a picture of
astounding harmony and brilliance. Paint your
picture with Boscolo .
Rimini, icon of the Romagna Riviera and a
Neverland for enthusiasts of pure fun, also
reveals, to more serious visitors, fragments of
history of the House of Malatesta that brought
opulence in the past to this region.
Modena is synonymous with ferrari and the
glory of Maserati. However it also offers a
leisurely scene of bicycles in the marketplace
and happy hours under the porticos in its
famous Piazza Grande.
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florence is the region’s icon, but the number
of places to visit will overflow any list.
When you travel to Tuscany, you will find
yourself in a one of a kind countryside,
rustic yet harmonious. Its renowned cuisine
consists of simple flavors from ancient
recipes, paired with wines of incomparable
quality and prestige. As you travel through
Tuscany, look out across the Tyrrhenian Sea,
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Climb into a time machine and travel back
to the 14th Century, to the World of Dante.
This is the sensation for those who choose
Tuscany as their destination.
A region where culture has deep roots, it
shines through in the people and in the most
remote places. It is a haven to historical,
artistic and literary heritage, unique in the
world.
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glimpse between wild pines towards Monte
Argentario, its archipelago and Elba Island, a
paradise of sun and color.
Streets that retrace old Roman vias and
stretch between hills of thousand-year-old
Oak forests are witness to events that
represent the very essence of our history
and culture.
Everywhere you look you see villages
perched on hillsides and pastures, dotted with
small herds in the shadow of tall oaks.
Overlooking everything are the towers: Siena,
San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and the most
famous, a tribute to art and an outrage to
physics, located in the Field of Miracles in Pisa.
Defense fortresses and citadels are where
drums and trumpets clang in historical
reenactments and jousts; the Saracen
Joust of Arezzo, the Palio in Siena, the
Calcio Fiorentino in florence, just to
name a few.
Right on the surface of the earth,
between Olive Trees and vineyards,
sit fragments of the ancient world of
Etruscans and Romans, predecessors
of present-day spa culture. Chianciano,
Montecatini, Saturnia and Montepulciano
offer luxurious spas with water that has
always brought good health and well
being from the core of the earth.
Talk to any local and they will tell you
about a place that always leaves the door
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Cathedral or the Cascata delle Marmore
(Marmore Falls), both white and gleaming
with reflections of light.
Stop to admire villages of clinging houses,
small walled towns that were once
inaccessible, such as Bevagna and Trevi.
Do not miss the unbelievably beautiful
springs of the Clitunno with impossibly
emerald water.
Umbria is Italy’s unsung hero, often
forgotten in the shadow of more famous
regions, like Tuscany, yet it has much of the
same allure with less crowds.
You could be a pilgrim from another time,
walking in the footprints of St. Francis,
through ancient streets and rolling hills. Take
in its magic, fill your eyes with beauty, your
heart peace and your mind with harmony.
Assisi, Gubbio, Spello and Narni are
spellbinding cities of rare beauty. Perugia,
foligno, Spoleto, Terni, the Valnerina Valley,
Scheggino, Norcia known for its top quality
ham and salami and Orvieto, a town
floating in the clouds are just some of the
cities that dot the countryside.
Visit wine cellars and oil-mills..Marvel in
front of the imposing façade of the Orvieto
Lake Trasimeno and Castiglione del
Lago, with its thirteenth century fortress,
are signs of both military strength and
spirituality, perpetually interchanging, like
the very breath of this earth in the tranquil
flow of daily life.
Explore Umbria and its essence with
Boscolo.
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Lazio with Boscolo
Lazio is a vast and varied region with Rome
and so much more.
Rome is the Capital of Italy with ancient
history and worldwide renown, but Lazio,
beyond the Seven Hills, is an area full of
attractions and undeniable appeal.
Here, art and nature produce a breathtaking
panorama that spans between crater lakes and
hills, long beaches and the majestic Apennine
Mountains. Natural parks offer untouched
beauty and everywhere there is evidence of
the Eternal City in a landscape that can be
visited year-round.
Roman Castles, typical destinations for
outdoor excursions, are where local wines and
delicious dishes greet the travelers at typical
open-air restaurants.
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The Tiber Valley and the Lakes of Bolsena,
Bracciano, Albano and Nemi are famous for
their natural beauty and their rich historical
and cultural heritage.
Ostia, on the coast, is a beach beyond
comparison for Romans, yet further down the
coast is an alternation of beaches and cliffs:
Terracina, Sperlonga and Gaeta are some of
the picturesque marine villages and renowned
seaside resorts. At Mount Circeo luxurious
villas peep through the foliage of lush green
gardens.
Take your time, Rome was not built in a day..
Rome is not just a city, it is a life experience.
This city, heart of one of the most important
ancient civilizations, has influenced culture,
language, literature, art, architecture,
philosophy, religion, law and ultimately the
contemporary worldview.
Three thousand years of history have made
it the epitome of historic, artistic and cultural
heritage of Western Europe and more.
Heart of Catholicism, it is an intersection of
cultures from all over the world.
Visit Rome and prepare to be amazed by the
scale of its sprawling and unique landscape.
Surrounded by the Aurelian Walls, the ancient
city is itself a huge museum. Nowhere else
can you visit in one city the Colosseum, the
Campo de’ Fiori and thousands of ancient
relics, the Capitoline and Vatican Museums, the
Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Visiting
Rome is life experience, plan your itinerary
with Boscolo.
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Campania with Boscolo
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Perhaps the most famous coast in the
world, the Campanian seashore offers the
quintessential Mediterranean lifestyle, sun,
sea breezes, Italian sing-along songs, regional
specialties, local wine and good company to
enjoy late into the night.
Mountains extend along the northwest
slope of the region, gathering in a hug. A
crystal sea bathes Campania to the west,
The Amalfi and Cilento Coasts are ideal for
those who seek beaches and villages that
fulfill the Mediterranean dream: Positano,
Amalfi, Sorrento, Palinuro, Camerota, Ascea.
Capri, Ischia and Procida Islands: charming
marinas and tiny white streets weaving
through a labyrinth of multicolored houses,
all surrounded by a turquoise sea.
Travel north and you arrive at the foot
of Mount Vesuvius, still an active volcano.
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Pompeii, Ercolano and Stabia, cities located
at the base of the volcano, give a petrified
account of a catastrophe, thanks to which,
however, we know as much as we do about
the Roman and Campanian world from
2000 years ago.
This region actually preserves a large part
of the evidence of Greek and Roman
civilization in the Mediterranean.
In the town of Salerno, for those who love
the ancient world, are Paestum and its
Temples, miraculously lasting up to present
day for us in incredible condition. They
are unique examples of Magna-Graecia
architecture and are surrounded by almost
5 km of walls and towers from the same
period; also from the same age is the site of
Velia in the town of Ascea.
Inland, more recent history brings us to
the Palace of Capodimonte and to the
magnificent Palace of Caserta, residence for
the royal Bourbon family, designated as a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Architecture,
fountains, works of art and immaculate
gardens in an enormous park spanning 120
hectares.
Beyond its 27 centuries of history, no other
city in the world can boast as many symbols.
There is a plethora of icons that characterize
this port city nestled between the Gulf of
Naples and the ominous volcano looming
in the distance: Pizza, Pulcinella, Superstition
(la Smorfia), Coffee, Music, Soccer, Totò, the
Tarantella, the Nativity Scene (il Presepe),
Mount Vesuvius and its Gulf are all part of a
certain way of life that truly is a philosophy.
Castle dell’Ovo, Castle Nuovo, Castle
Sant’Elmo, Piedigrotta, Posillipo, San Gregorio
Armeno, the numerous cathedrals and
basilicas, precious guardians of highly valuable
works of art.
The best way to experience this world to
the fullest is to immerse yourself in the
alleyways and the people in the market,
where the “real” city will reveal itself with the
sights, sounds and scents of the chaos typical
of this vibrant and volatile world.
Let Boscolo be your guide to the unique
world of Campania.
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Apulia, sometimes referred to as Puglia or
Le Puglie, is the heel of the boot of Italy
which juts out towards the Greek and Middle
Eastern world. This mysterious land, caught
between the Adriatic and Mediterranean
seas, offers incomparable natural marvels; the
Gargano coast, in the province of foggia, the
Tremiti Islands, parks and natural protected
areas; sites where nature and time have
shaped the earth such as the Castellana
Caves and also where, it has been man,
The rule by Emperor Frederick II during the
Middle Ages was full of impulse and splendor
and brought many dazzling constructions,
such as Castel del Monte, the Basilica
and Church of San Nicola in Bari and the
Cathedral of Trani, that majestically illustrate
this period.
A striking combination of history and
art is found in many other parts of the
region, where innumerable cathedrals were
constructed throughout the course of the
since prehistory, to creatively carve into
reality, with brilliant conical constructions of
dry stone like the Trulli. They are the very
symbol of Apulia, found specifically in the Itria
Valley near Alberobello. A fiery population
of ancient origins, the Apulian people have a
pronounced sense of humor and easygoing
love of life.
The presence of man is strongly felt
throughout the well-cultivated land and is
exalted in the local architecture.
Middle Ages: Brindisi, Andria, Barletta, Ruvo
di Puglia, Lucera, Troia, Manfredonia, Otranto
and Gallipoli, just to name a few.
Instead, in Lecce, the Baroque architectural
treasures tell us of another age, one just as
exuberant.
Apulia, a dazzling mix of mountains, woods
and plains. A land kissed by two clear blue
seas. Discover this ancient world with
Boscolo travel expertise.
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Sicily with Boscolo
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Have you ever heard the saying “visit Sicily to
see Greece?”
Actually, Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta and
Syracuse, along with many other centers
improperly defined as “minor,” are among the
most spectacular cities remaining from the
Hellenic world.
Visiting the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
or seeing a play in the grandiose Greek
Theatre of Syracuse is like bringing the Classic
world back from the past.
Sicily provides the perfect synthesis of the
grandest civilizations and cultures from all ages,
it is living book of cultural and art history.
As an island, Sicily has a light and natural
beauty, a splendid and untouched coast;
a refined cuisine with strong Arab
and Mediterranean influences. Sicily is
quintessential Mediterranean.
Many cities and minor towns have
Romanesque cathedrals, others Baroque, and
Vallo; sweetly scented orange groves terraced
between Arab gardens and beams and ancient
manor farms;
Images everywhere fill your mind. Sicilian carts
in the shade of narrow streets. Remember the
plate of couscous or tasty fish. Smiling faces,
the company of friends. The city of Marsala ot
the smoldering cauldron of Mount Etna. Sicily
is waiting with a thousand ways for you to
enjoy it, a thousand ways with Boscolo.
both equally ornate.
Proud castles and medieval bulwarks can
be seen everywhere in Catania, Modica,
Caltabellotta and Erice.
Gold and enamel is resplendent in the
Cathedral of Monreale. Taormina and its
splendid Greco-Roman theatre; the saltpans
in Trapani, Motya, the white Heraclea Minoa,
the quarries of Cuma, a vestige of Norman
rule in Castelvetrano, the picturesque return
of the fishing boats at sunset in Mazara del
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If change is prized in modern society,
“resistance to change” highly valued here.
Preserving the ways of bygone days has its
own poetic and symbolic significance which
is felt by all those who visit this beautiful
island.
It is a paradise that, despite the ups and
downs of history over the centuries, remains
unaffected by the passage of time.
Everywhere you go you have a crystal sea
along rocky coasts, dreamlike beaches, such
as Villasimius, and magical bays, where the
sea reproduces all marine colors, from
turquoise to the most intense cobalt blue.
Rich museum centers in the cities, villages
and pastures in the backcountry, Sardinian
cork forests, Neptune’s Grotto in Alghero,
Roman ruins in Tharros, the mines of Sulcis
Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Spanish, Genoese
and Tuscans, each has left a mark on the
culture and thus on the cuisine.
Try Cannonau wine or a Vermentino di
Gallura, taste the Pecorino cheese, discover
the Sardinian speciality roast suckling pig
called porceddu. Try Pane Carasau, a crisp
flatbread, bottarga and lobster along with
Malvasia or Vernaccia di Oristano wines. Finish
the meal with sweets made from almond
paste and Mirto, a popular Sardinian liqueur.
Sardinia, a Boscolo Travel experience, in
the land of myth and giants, a moment in
time captured for us in an atmosphere that
exceeds our greatest expectations.
Just as the locals have a reserved and
unpretentious nature, nature does too.
Along with its astonishing beauty, it has a
raw quality to its landscape. Though always
dazzling and pure, Sardinia is almost primitive.
The nuraghe are powerful wall structures
that are up to five meters thick. Residences
and fortresses constructed by a mythical
population still shrouded in mystery are,
themselves, the synthesis of this perception.
and of Campidano are all must-see sites. The
ancient traditions with different expressions
of Sardinian culture, like the Mamuthones
with cowbells and black wooden masks in
the Sardinian Carnival offer a primitive, yet
mystical experience.
And finally, not to be bested by other regions
at the table, Sardinia has the least Italian
cuisine of them all. Throughout the centuries,
the domain of many different populations,
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Spain with Boscolo
Spain is a crossroads of culture, a cauldron of
history and pride.
Picturesque, passionate and fiery, it is capable
of rendering strong, yet also profound,
creative, romantic and poetic emotions.
Coastlines cover 2,500 km. Basque Country
to the north faces the Atlantic which gives
it an oceanic climate. The extensive east and
south-east coast stretches from the Balearic
Sea to the Mediterranean, passing south from
the Costa Brava towards Alicante and the
Costa del Sol, all the way down to Gibraltar.
Together with the Mediterranean, Spain
provides the hyphen between Europe and the
African continent.
The long Arab domination gave this region
a permanent artistic and architectural
imprint, shown fantastically by the Alhambra
in Granada: a walled palace and fortress
complex, considered among the Wonders of
the World.
Visit Malaga, Cordova and its Mosque,
Valencia, Seville and the Giralda, a bell tower
for the cathedral, and Toledo with its famous
Damascus steel.
For centuries Gothic, Baroque, Moorish
and European cultures have illuminated art,
literature and science in Spain, a legacy worth
taking the time to explore.
Spain, a country rich in cultural icons.
Bullfighting with the running of the bulls
in Pamplona and the refined equestrian
exhibitions of Andalusian horses are among
the most iconic symbols of Spain.
The distinctive art of Picasso and Goya, the
Museo del Prado in Madrid, Gaudì and his
masterful innovations, such as the Sagrada
Familia in Barcelona.
Catholic tradition and religious spirit is deeply
rooted in Spain. Medieval Castles symbolize
the “Reconquista”, a 750-year war fought
to liberate the Iberian Peninsula from the
Moorish Kingdom.
Experience a taste of Spanish culture by
strolling through La Rambla, a characteristic
street in Barcelona. Enjoy sangria at the
Madrilenian “movida”, lively Spanish nights that
buzz to the rhythm of Flamenco music in the
characteristic Tablao.
Here, even the dance, moving and sensual,
accompanied by the unmistakable guitar and
castanets, has a meaning and ritual full of
symbolism and intrigue.
The Spanish islands, Ibiza, formentera and
together to form an authentic Spanish feast.
Allow Boscolo to show you how.
St. James’ Way is an illuminating example of
it. In a group or by themselves, people from
all over the world, moved by a desire for
spirituality and peace, take a pilgrimage from
the Pyrenees that arrives almost to Cape
Finisterre on the Atlantic coast where, as its
name implies, the land ends.
However the curiosity for learning and
discovering does not end here.
Come back and try other trips that Boscolo
can plan, in order to learn even more about
this world, where everything awaits the
traveler.
fuerteventura, evoke truly unique images
of radiance and joy.
Spain never disappoints at the table.
Thanks to Christopher Columbus, Spanish
cuisine was the first to introduce products
from the Americas; potatoes, tomatoes,
corn and cocoa. Delight in seafood
specialties in the coastal regions and,
further inland, recipes of pork, lamb and
beans.
Luscious cheeses and paella, the iconic all-
in-one dish, served with bold wines come
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AMSTERDAM
If windmills and clogs are traditional symbols of
the Netherlands, cleanliness and freedom are
the distinctive features of this city.
Perhaps erroneously called the Venice of the
north, Amsterdam has its own fascinating
personality.
Take a walk through the city’s historic center,
you will feel free and laidback.
The Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum,
arched bridges and canals weave between
floating houses as carefree cyclists ride in
the crisp, clean air. Flower stands go on for
miles and fresh smoked herring sandwiches,
cheeses and curiosity fill the markets. Bistros
line tiny streets and small squares are cheerfully
crowded, nudged between red brick buildings
with large windows and narrow staircases
inside.
The famous “coffee shops” and the picturesque
Red Light District are icons of a freedom that
only appears unconventional for those who
come from the outside.
It is a world that lives the everyday as if it were
in a display case, with a strong civic pride and
respect for other’s freedoms.
Amsterdam, an aqueous jewel, opens its arms
wide to its visitors; always bright, cultured and
clear, precisely like its waters.
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The bowler hat and the umbrella, red double-
decker buses, black cabs, the familiar red
telephone box, a monarchy on the rise; if you
are looking for a city, conservative by definition
and strongly anchored to its traditions, look no
further than along the banks of the Thames.
You will discover not only a monumental city,
rich in history, but also a giant machine churning
with plans and modernism. It has always had an
excellent music scene and a great tradition of
museums, both colorful and progressive along
with more gothic and serious. London played
host to the 2012 summer Olympics and thereby
enriched its infrastructure with new ultramodern
architectural works without losing its essence.
London spoils you for variety: Buckingham
Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, the British
Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria and
Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum,
the Science Museum, the National Maritime
Museum, Piccadilly Circus, Portobello Market,
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Hyde Park.
Choose whatever appeals to you most and
leave the rest to Boscolo.
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PRAGA
Imagine taking a stroll on a peaceful evening.
The gentle wisps of a piano or violin drifts
out of a window and steals you with its
melody. You are in Prague.
The “Golden City”, capital of the Holy
Roman Empire during the Middle Ages, is laid
out like Rome on seven hills and bathed by
the Vltava River. It opens itself to visitors like
a grand set design with a thousand towers, a
mix of gothic, renaissance and baroque.
Classic destinations such as Prague Castle,
the seat for Parliament, the Golden Lane,
Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge and the
Mala Strana district, are just a few of the
potential sightseeing stops on the itinerary
for Prague.
Boscolo will help you to create a unique
and personalized itinerary designed for your
clients from the many options and different
experiences you can have in and around
Prague. We are here to help you.
VIENNA
Imperial elegance mirrored on the Danube.
Capital of the Habsburg Empire and known
as the City of Music, Vienna appears in its
classic splendor, with the Hofburg gardens, the
imperial residence and elegant nineteenth-
century palaces, above which new skyline
of modern structures and buildings of bold
design stand out.
The city has a strong cultural and artistic
offering. Visit the Imperial Treasury Museum,
the Museum of Art History (Kunsthistorische)
and the Museum of Natural History. Enjoy
innovative fashion and art collections and
Vienna’s long tradition of theatre and opera.
The omnipresent Danube splits into two
branches, one for navigation, the other a
beautiful authentic aquatic Viennese park,
flanked by green bicycle paths and beach
facilities.
Rich with attractions, Vienna also has the
Prater, an amusement park with a giant Ferris
wheel. Do not miss the sachertorte and
amazing strudels in the historic cake shops.
Visit Empress Vienna and enjoy it to the full
with Boscolo as your guide.
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BUDAPEST
Known as the “Pearl of the Danube,” the
river separates the city between Buda, the
old city, and Pest the newer part. Budapest
has that sophisticated and majestic air which
distinguishes the great European capital cities.
Here, as in Vienna, an island divides the
Danube into two branches. Margaret Island is
a park and recreational area, a destination for
tourists and a place to relax and play sports.
Moving around Budapest in a group is very
easy and there is a lot to see: the Royal
Palace, the Museums of Castle Hill, the ruins
from an ancient roman settlement, one of
the largest ice skating rinks in the world, and
the thermal baths from a longstanding spa
tradition.
Budapest offers a lively and cosmopolitan
lifestyle. Tour elegant baroque buildings,
museums and churches, stop into a
traditional coffeehouse to relax before
heading to a typical restaurant to sample the
local cuisine. Top it all off with an evening at
the opera followed by drinks at a club or an
after-hours lounge.
In the second capital of the Habsburg
Empire, you have it all; history, culture and
fun. Discover Budapest with Boscolo.
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