An ideal first tour of Italy from Germany is to visit the Veneto region and especially Verona, the famous setting for Shakespeare's tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet. The city is rich in more than literary history, though, and as a result UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 2000. Among Verona's many attractions, make a point to see the Arena, which is the third largest Roman amphitheater in Italy, as well as the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore and the Ponte Scaligero. Naturally, no trip to Verona is complete without seeing the houses of both Romeo and Juliet and, of course, Juliet's tomb. You can design a custom tour of the region starting from Germany through A La Carte Europe Tours.
A La Carte Europe Tours
Seattle, WA 98118
206-202-4711
If your goal is to see as much as Italy as possible from your origin in Germany, a specialized bus tour may be your best option. One itinerary operated by Deutsche Touring begins in Munich, spends a couple of days visiting the region, and then heads toward Italy for nine days of exploring some of the country's more famous cities and locations such as Pisa, Pompeii, the Isle of Capri, Rome and Venice. The tour then returns via the Veneto region to Munich.
The jewel of the Veneto is Venice. The "Floating City" is well-known for its canals, palaces and churches, but don't miss the opportunity to explore places such as the Rialto Market with its Mediterranean delicacies or the lush Island of Torcello, accessible by ferry across the lagoon. Take time also to discover some of Venice's hidden treasures such as the Parco Savorgnan, filled with songbirds and shade trees, or the quiet square, Campo della Celestia. Don't end your tour, of course, without taking at least one romantic glide in one of Venice's famous gondolas. A tour from Germany that not only includes Venice but also trips to Florence and Rome is available from Umfulana Tours.
Umfulana Tailor-Made Tours
Wipperfuerther Strasse 376
51515 Kuerten, Germany
215-586-3580
