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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.

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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.

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Amsterdam Netherlands

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Italy

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Hungary

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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

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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

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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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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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Rediscover Great European Capitals

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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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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