GROUP TRAVEL IS BOSCOLO TRAVEL - 2013 GROUP TRAVEL IS BOSCOLO TRAVEL - 2013 GROUP TRAVEL IS BOSCOLO TRAVEL - 2013 GROUP TRAVEL IS BOSCOLO TRAVEL - 2013 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, dedic ated to you Boscolo has the experience of providing inspirational journeys with enthusiasm and professional service for over 30 years. We are always ready to satisfy your needs with original, well designed and well planned travel suggestions., Our creativity tuned to your customer. We provide immediate response, direct knowledge of facilities and prompt assistance, 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 innovate for your customers. We remember that each trip is unique for each traveler. Our staff of experts waits ready to take on Boscolo has the ‘know your most unusual requests. Tireless attention to each individual, and to individual details, is our recipe how’ to fulfill your for excellent service. Life is the sum of all journeys. Experience and proven requirements. organizational skills enable us to deliver tailor made And, the experience to solutions that best fit the needs of your travelers, time and create new dreams again. Let us help you to create your next itinerary, together.
2 3 Traveling is one thing, getting to know a place well also means learning about its culinary A true gourmet is traditions. Food and wine is arguably the best your taste bud’s best way to get to know Italy Tantalize your palate. as it highlights the friend. history and local specialties of each region. Boscolo offers We carefully select restaurants with culinary refinement. originality and local specialties to help you discover real Italian cuisine.
4 5 Travel and comfort, one should go with the other. Boscolo has a history of choosing hotels with expertise and painstaking care, A warm welcome balancing quality with good value, because comfort and relaxation are essential elements for an waits with the best enjoyable vacation. We try to immerse Comfort guaranteed. you in the spirit of service. a place finding accommodations that represent the Boscolo, hospitality world you visit. The experience of your stay will live long in the memory of a trip. ingrained by nature. Let the experience of Boscolo work for you.
6 7 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. Your attentive travel Groups are individuals who travel together. Each person companion wants to be recognized Interpreting your needs. and yet enjoy being part of the whole Boscolo is always there social experience. Everyone expects to when needed 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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34 UMBRIA Prague Czech 36 LAZIO Republic Wien 40 CAMPANIA Austria Budapest Hungary 44 APULIA Trieste Milan Venice Santiago de Compostela Torin Oviedo 46 SICILY Genoa Bologna Pamplona Florence Ancon 48 SARDINIA Perugia Zaragoza MADRID Barcelona Italy 50 SPAIN Rome Campobasso Toledo Bari SUMMARY Naples Valencia 52 Amsterdam Spain Palma de Mallorca Sevilla Cagliari Catanzaro 53 London Palermo 54 PRAGUE 55 Vienna 55 BUDAPEST
10 11 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
P iedmont region . scenes, the Piedmont never fails to impress at Piedmont with Boscolo the table. Barolo, Barbaresco and Moscato d’Asti wines flow aside traditional dishes such as Agnolotti, Stuffed Raviolis, Gnocchi
stately and Bagna càuda. Finish the meal perfectly with Gianduiotto chocolates from Turin for
the dessert. Surrounded by parks and gardens, the Piedmont offers an ideal setting with infinite possibilities to create lasting memories. Ex plore
12 13 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
with li f e . 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 cities pulsating Lombardy with Boscolo opulent historical buildings and the “Galleria”, a catwalk of the most prestigious designer labels. Lombardi offers an experience that combines
amous new world style with old world charm; the fashionable frenetic city against the striking quiet beauty of the lake; moments of shopping that and f contrast with the calm of a delicious meal with local wine and regional specialties. Discover Lombardi with Boscolo. culture , H istory
14 15 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 The Lakes with Boscolo rhododendrons, 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.
16 ANCIENT NOBILITY. AND O F ROMANTICISM MIRRORS MAGICAL 17 Lake Como, originally called Lario and Along the coast of the lake visit Sirmione, mentioned by Manzoni in “The Betrothed”, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, and then travel up fascinates us today, as it did the great 19th to Gargnano, Malcesine and Riva del Garda, century authors. It is a timeless, magical place finally arriving in Trentino. Everywhere you with gardens brimming full of azaleas and look there are towers and castles, stark geraniums on the crests of terraces that reminders of ancient rivalries between the descend towards the shores, marked by lush two sides of the lake: the Scaliger family of capes that continue to surprise those who Verona and the Visconti family of Milan. navigate the water. Here cultivations of lemon, cedar and Lake Garda, the biggest of the lakes, is nestled bergamot trees compete for supremacy with between three regions; Lombardy, Veneto vineyards and olive trees. The oil from Garda and Trentino. It is an incredible combination is sublime, the precious nectar from this of culture, nature and fun, full of things to do lakeside Eden. Enjoy the best the lakes can while basking in the glow of sparkling sunlight. offer, with Boscolo. VINEYARDS, OLIVE TREES AND LEMON TREES, IN A LAKESIDE EDEN. IN TREES, AND LEMON TREES OLIVE VINEYARDS,
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Breathethe perfume of nature ; airsea, flowers, citrusand delicious . food gritty andaloofuponarrival,gritty insideitisa Get toknow Genoa, acitywhichseems another time. This isLiguria. and thereby villages,from citiesandports lemon andolive trees, here interrupted of themountain; with slopesareterraced A placewheretheblue seakissesthefoot they hadfound paradise. Liguria, that theyimmediately understood in arrived first When theancientsettlers Porto Venere andtheCinqueTerre. Sanremo, thecityofflowers by definition, ebb andflow. to itscuisine. Liguria’s unique Experience architecture toitscharacter, fromitsclimate aspect oflife inLiguria,into every fromits The steadfastpresenceoftheseaseeps andastrong,tradition culturedpeople. bustling andromanticplacefullofnautical Liguria withBoscolo 21 . L evante to
Together they create an ideal postcard, it has been deemed a UNESCO World more like a figment of your imagination Heritage Site. than a real place. Portofino, a multicolored jewelry box, is Making up the coastline of the Cinque Terre charming and tiny, containing both poetry are Monterosso, Vernazza, Riomaggiore, and beauty in a single glimpse. Corniglia and Manarola. The five villages The Italian Riviera from Ponente to Levante and surrounding hillside create a harmony is a beautiful flower, discover it with between Man and Nature, so treasured that Boscolo. P onente R iviera f rom T he I talian
22 23 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.
PURE IMAGINATION. PURE IMAGINATION. Exploring the city can be likened to a puzzle, Veneto with Boscolo 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. VENICE, VENETO, AND VENETO, VENICE,
24 25 The Euganean and Berici hills, covered in inside walls from the Renaissance, where the vineyards, are where Petrarch found his Tuscan essence of this intimate world envelops you. world and it was there that he decided to put Inside walled cities, such as Soave, Marostica, down roots. Cittadella, Este and Montagnana, echoes of Verona tells its story with the Arena, testimony battles resonate and multicolored banners flap to a powerful Roman presence, and the in the wind on top of towers. medieval works from the Scaliger family rule. The Dolomites, from the Ampezzo basin Padua, the city of the Saint, has elegance and to the beaches of the Adriatic, offer joy and discreet charm, with its basilicas and squares, relaxation for every season with something the chapel frescoed by Giotto and shopping for everyone; Alpine sports, spas, hiking and under the porticos. cycling. Vicenza and Treviso with its March, façades The romantic and unforgettable Veneto, as and buildings covered in frescos, are held only Boscolo knows. THE DOLOMITES, THE ADRIATIC SEA, AND IN F INITE POSSIBILITIES. SEA, ADRIATIC THE THE DOLOMITES,
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A precious mosaic o, fa historygreat atmosphereandthe best cuisine. excellence intastethroughouttheworld. Reggiano, andParmigiano di Parma represent Italy’s gastronomicalmasterpieces, Prosciutto Parma andReggio, synonymous withtwo of everything. us for seven centuries; stabilitybeyond Its towers, looming over thecity, have reassured satisfies thepalateandspirit. fromtheregion,Like thefamoustortellini it thatis goodaboutItaly in one place. everything hand, first should beexperienced offering Bologna, andelegance, amicrocosmofwarmth the spirit. theeyes aswell as wonderful mixtomarvel Culture andFun, ina combineeverywhere History,Art, Tradition, Cuisine, Technology, toitsvisitors. experiences sense, oneofthemostcomplete offering every planar andcoastal, in Emilia-Romagnaisrich zones,With threegeographical mountainous, famous PiazzaGrande. inits undertheporticos and happy hours leisurely sceneofbicyclesinthemarketplace ofMaserati. Howeverglory a italsooffers Modena issynonymous withF opulence inthepasttothisregion. oftheHouseMalatestathatbrought history reveals, visitors, of tomoreserious fragments for enthusiastsofpurefun,Neverland also Rimini, anda iconoftheRomagnaRiviera picture withBoscolo. andbrilliance.astounding harmony Paint your Together apictureof thetilescanform multitude oftileswithincredible colors. Emilia-Romagna islike aMosaicwith town agemtobediscovered. intact throughoutthecenturies; eachcityand F Byzantine art;SanMarinoandMontefeltro; Discover errara withitscitywallsandEstensecastle, Ravenna of anditsmasterpieces errari andthe 29 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
. o f renaissance culture world. Tuscany with Boscolo 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
cradle yourself in a one of a kind countryside, rustic yet harmonious. Its renowned cuisine consists of simple flavors from ancient
I n the recipes, paired with wines of incomparable quality and prestige. As you travel through Tuscany, look out across the Tyrrhenian Sea,
30 31 glimpse between wild pines towards Monte reenactments and jousts; the Saracen
Argentario, its archipelago and Elba Island, a landscapes . Joust of Arezzo, the Palio in Siena, the paradise of sun and color. Calcio Fiorentino in Florence, just to Streets that retrace old Roman vias and name a few. stretch between hills of thousand-year-old Right on the surface of the earth, Oak forests are witness to events that between Olive Trees and vineyards, represent the very essence of our history sit fragments of the ancient world of
and culture. and timeless Etruscans and Romans, predecessors Everywhere you look you see villages of present-day spa culture. Chianciano, perched on hillsides and pastures, dotted with Montecatini, Saturnia and Montepulciano small herds in the shadow of tall oaks. offer luxurious spas with water that has Overlooking everything are the towers: Siena, always brought good health and well San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and the most being from the core of the earth. famous, a tribute to art and an outrage to Talk to any local and they will tell you physics, located in the Field of Miracles in Pisa. about a place that always leaves the door
Defense fortresses and citadels are where B etween towers open for you to come back. drums and trumpets clang in historical
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Undiscovered, greenheart andsunny appeal. front of the imposing façade of the Orvieto front oftheimposingfaçadeOrvieto in andoil-mills..Marvel Visit winecellars cities thatdotthecountryside. floating inthecloudsarejustsomeof ,ham andsalamiOrvieto atown Scheggino, Norcia known for itstopquality F beauty.spellbinding citiesofrare Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, SpelloandNarniare peaceandyour mindwithharmony.heart in itsmagic, fill your eyes withbeauty, your through ancientstreetsandrollinghills. Take ofSt.walking inthefootprints Francis, You fromanothertime, couldbeapilgrim same allurewithlesscrowds. regions, like Tuscany, yet ithasmuch ofthe intheshadowforgotten ofmorefamous isItaly’sUmbria unsunghero, often oligno,Spoleto, Terni, theValnerina Valley, Umbria with Boscolo Boscolo. anditsessencewith Explore Umbria flow ofdaily life. inthetranquil breath ofthisearth the very spirituality, interchanging, perpetually like strengthand are signsofbothmilitary fortress, Lago, century withitsthirteenth Lake Trasimeno andCastiglionedel emerald water.emerald oftheClitunnowithimpossiblysprings Do notmisstheunbelievably beautiful inaccessible, suchasBevagna and Trevi small walledtowns thatwere once Stop toadmirevillagesofclinginghouses, with reflectionsoflight. Falls),(Marmore bothwhiteandgleaming ortheCascatadelleMarmore Cathedral . 35 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
so much more . hills, long beaches and the majestic Apennine Lazio with Boscolo Mountains. Natural parks offer untouched beauty and everywhere there is evidence of the Eternal City in a landscape that can be visited year-round.
spirit and Roman Castles, typical destinations for outdoor excursions, are where local wines and delicious dishes greet the travelers at typical open-air restaurants. oman R
36 37 The Tiber Valley and the Lakes of Bolsena, Three thousand years of history have made Bracciano, Albano and Nemi are famous for it the epitome of historic, artistic and cultural their natural beauty and their rich historical heritage of Western Europe and more. and cultural heritage. Heart of Catholicism, it is an intersection of Ostia, on the coast, is a beach beyond cultures from all over the world. a li f e x perience . comparison for Romans, yet further down the Visit Rome and prepare to be amazed by the coast is an alternation of beaches and cliffs: scale of its sprawling and unique landscape. and Terracina, Sperlonga and Gaeta are some of Surrounded by the Aurelian Walls, the ancient the picturesque marine villages and renowned city is itself a huge museum. Nowhere else seaside resorts. At Mount Circeo luxurious aith can you visit in one city the Colosseum, the , f , villas peep through the foliage of lush green Campo de’ Fiori and thousands of ancient gardens. relics, the Capitoline and Vatican Museums, the Take your time, Rome was not built in a day.. Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Visiting Rome is not just a city, it is a life experience. Rome is life experience, plan your itinerary , history , This city, heart of one of the most important with Boscolo. ancient civilizations, has influenced culture, language, literature, art, architecture,
philosophy, religion, law and ultimately the A rt ome . R contemporary worldview.
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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,
. C S ea . S un . M editerranean . The Amalfi and Cilento Coasts are ideal for Campania with Boscolo 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.
Q uintessentially Travel north and you arrive at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, still an active volcano.
40 41 Pompeii, Ercolano and Stabia, cities located gardens in an enormous park spanning 120 at the base of the volcano, give a petrified hectares. account of a catastrophe, thanks to which, Beyond its 27 centuries of history, no other however, we know as much as we do about city in the world can boast as many symbols. the Roman and Campanian world from There is a plethora of icons that characterize 2000 years ago. this port city nestled between the Gulf of This region actually preserves a large part Naples and the ominous volcano looming of the evidence of Greek and Roman in the distance: Pizza, Pulcinella, Superstition civilization in the Mediterranean. (la Smorfia), Coffee, Music, Soccer, Totò, the In the town of Salerno, for those who love Tarantella, the Nativity Scene (il Presepe), . and un f orgettable the ancient world, are Paestum and its Mount Vesuvius and its Gulf are all part of a Temples, miraculously lasting up to present certain way of life that truly is a philosophy. day for us in incredible condition. They Castle dell’Ovo, Castle Nuovo, Castle
are unique examples of Magna-Graecia amous , Sant’Elmo, Piedigrotta, Posillipo, San Gregorio architecture and are surrounded by almost Armeno, the numerous cathedrals and 5 km of walls and towers from the same basilicas, precious guardians of highly valuable period; also from the same age is the site of works of art. Velia in the town of Ascea. The best way to experience this world to Inland, more recent history brings us to the fullest is to immerse yourself in the the Palace of Capodimonte and to the alleyways and the people in the market, magnificent Palace of Caserta, residence for where the “real” city will reveal itself with the the royal Bourbon family, designated as a sights, sounds and scents of the chaos typical , in f , Famous N aples : UNESCO World Heritage site. Architecture, of this vibrant and volatile world. fountains, works of art and immaculate Let Boscolo be your guide to the unique world of Campania.
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Apulia, Puglia , Le Puglie… exalted inthelocalarchitecture. throughout thewell-cultivated landandis The presenceofmanisstrongly felt love oflife. pronounced senseofhumorandeasygoing of ancientorigins, the Apulian peoplehave a Valley nearAlberobello. population A fiery symbol of Apulia, found specifically intheItria stonelike the dry Trulli. They arethevery reality, of conicalconstructions withbrilliant since prehistory, into tocreatively carve Caves andalsowhere, ithasbeenman, suchastheCastellana shaped theearth areas; siteswherenatureandtime have Tremiti Islands, protected andnatural parks Gargano coast, intheprovince ofF seas, marvels; natural the incomparable offers between the andMediterranean Adriatic world.Eastern land,This mysterious caught which jutsouttowards theGreek andMiddle Le Puglie, istheheelofbootItaly Apulia, toasPugliaor sometimesreferred Apulia with Boscolo oggia, the Boscolo travel expertise. seas. Discover with thisancientworld and plains. A landkissedby two clearblue Apulia, adazzlingmixofmountains, woods exuberant. treasures tellusofanotherage, onejustas Instead, inLecce, theBaroquearchitectural and Gallipoli, justtonameafew. di Puglia, Lucera, Troia, Manfredonia, Otranto Middle Ages: ofthe throughoutthecourse constructed region, were whereinnumerablecathedrals ofthe isfound inmany otherparts art and combinationofhistory A striking this period. of Cathedral Trani, thatmajestically illustrate and ChurchofSanNicolainBarithe such asCasteldelMonte, theBasilica and broughtmany dazzlingconstructions, Middle Ages wasfullofimpulseandsplendor the IIduring by EmperorFrederick The rule Brindisi, Andria, Barletta, Ruvo 45 Have you ever heard the saying “visit Sicily to both equally ornate. see Greece?” Proud castles and medieval bulwarks can Actually, Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta and be seen everywhere in Catania, Modica, Syracuse, along with many other centers Caltabellotta and Erice. improperly defined as “minor,” are among the Gold and enamel is resplendent in the most spectacular cities remaining from the Cathedral of Monreale. Taormina and its Hellenic world. splendid Greco-Roman theatre; the saltpans Visiting the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento in Trapani, Motya, the white Heraclea Minoa, or seeing a play in the grandiose Greek the quarries of Cuma, a vestige of Norman Theatre of Syracuse is like bringing the Classic rule in Castelvetrano, the picturesque return
M editerranean splendor . world back from the past. of the fishing boats at sunset in Mazara del Sicily with Boscolo Sicily provides the perfect synthesis of the Vallo; sweetly scented orange groves terraced grandest civilizations and cultures from all ages, between Arab gardens and beams and ancient it is living book of cultural and art history. manor farms; As an island, Sicily has a light and natural Images everywhere fill your mind. Sicilian carts beauty, a splendid and untouched coast; in the shade of narrow streets. Remember the a refined cuisine with strong Arab plate of couscous or tasty fish. Smiling faces, and Mediterranean influences. Sicily is the company of friends. The city of Marsala ot quintessential Mediterranean. the smoldering cauldron of Mount Etna. Sicily Many cities and minor towns have is waiting with a thousand ways for you to , , G reek civilization Romanesque cathedrals, others Baroque, and enjoy it, a thousand ways with Boscolo.
46 47 48 themselves, thesynthesisofthisperception. are, population stillshroudedinmystery by amythical constructed and fortresses thick.that areuptofive meters Residences arepowerfulThe nuraghe wallstructures dazzling andpure, Sardiniaisalmostprimitive. qualitytoitslandscape.raw Though always Along withitsastonishingbeauty,unaffected by thepassageoftime. ithasa unpretentious nature, over thecenturies, naturedoestoo.downs ofhistory remains and Just asthelocalshave areserved that,It isaparadise despitetheupsand island. is felt by allthosewhovisitthisbeautiful own poeticandsymbolicsignificancewhich theways ofbygone days hasits Preserving “resistance tochange” highly valuedhere. society, inmodern If changeisprized the domainofmany different populations, cuisine ofthemall. Throughout thecenturies, at thetable, SardiniahastheleastItalian And finally, nottobebested by otherregions mystical experience. offer aprimitive,the SardinianCarnival yet with cowbells andblack wooden masksin inTharros,Roman ruins mines ofSulcis the of Sardinianculture, like theMamuthones forests,cork Neptune’s Grotto inAlghero, withdifferent expressions ancient traditions and pasturesinthebackcountry, Sardinian and ofCampidanoareallmust-see sites. The inthecities,Rich museum centers villages turquoise tothemostintensecobaltblue. colors,sea reproducesallmarine from as Villasimius, andmagicalbays, wherethe along rockycoasts, dreamlike beaches, such you sea goyou haveEverywhere acrystal Sardinia withBoscolo
Timeless island, untouched landscapes. exceeds ourgreatestexpectations. time capturedfor usinanatmospherethat the landofmyth andgiants, amomentin Sardinia, aBoscolo Travel experience, in paste andMirto, apopularSardinianliqueur. the mealwithsweets madefromalmond Malvasia or Vernaccia wines. diOristano Finish flatbread, andlobsteralongwith bottarga called porceddu. Try Pane Carasau, acrisp the Sardinianspecialityroastsucklingpig Gallura, tastethePecorino cheese, discover Try Cannonauwineora Vermentino di culture andthusonthecuisine. and Tuscans, onthe eachhasleftamark Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Spanish, Genoese 49 50 Spain with Boscolo and Europeancultureshave illuminatedart, Gothic,For centuries Baroque, Moorish Damascus steel. for thecathedral, and Toledo withitsfamous Valencia, Seville andtheGiralda, abelltower Visit Malaga, Cordova anditsMosque, the World. complex, consideredamongthe Wonders of in Granada: awalledpalaceandfortress imprint, shown fantastically by the Alhambra andarchitectural artistic a permanent The long dominationgaveArab thisregion continent. African provides thehyphen between Europeandthe Together withtheMediterranean, Spain Costa delSol, alltheway down toGibraltar. the CostaBrava towards Alicanteandthe Sea totheMediterranean, passingsouthfrom south-east coaststretchesfromtheBalearic it anoceanicclimate. The extensive eastand facesthe Atlantic whichgives to thenorth Coastlines cover 2,500km. BasqueCountry creative, romanticandpoeticemotions. strong,of rendering yet alsoprofound, Picturesque, passionateandfiery, itiscapable andpride. history Spain isacrossroadsofculture, acauldronof The Spanishislands, Ibiza, F symbolism andintrigue. castanets, fullof hasameaningandritual accompanied by theunmistakable guitarand Here, even thedance, moving andsensual, Tablao.characteristic buzz totherhythm ofFlamencomusic inthe Madrilenian “movida”, lively Spanishnightsthat street inBarcelona. atthe Enjoy sangria strolling throughLaRambla, acharacteristic atasteofSpanishcultureby Experience Kingdom. Moorish Peninsula theIberian to liberate fromthe the “Reconquista”, a750-year warfought rooted inSpain. Medieval Castlessymbolize isdeeply andreligiousspirit Catholic tradition Familia inBarcelona. masterful innovations, suchastheSagrada inMadrid,Museo delPrado Gaudìandhis ofPicassoandGoya,The distinctive art the the mosticonicsymbolsofSpain. exhibitions of areamong Andalusian horses in Pamplona andtherefinedequestrian ofthebulls Bullfighting withtherunning icons. incultural Spain, rich acountry taking thetimetoexplore. andscienceinSpain, literature alegacyworth ormentera and
A WONDERFUL FUSION OFWORLDS AND CULTURES. in-one dish, withboldwinescome served Luscious cheesesandpaella, theiconicall- beans. inland,further recipesofpork, lamband specialties inthecoastalregionsand, andcocoa.corn Delightinseafood from the Americas; potatoes, tomatoes, tointroduceproducts cuisine wasthefirst Columbus,Thanks toChristopher Spanish Spain never disappointsatthe table. andjoy.of radiance Fuerteventura, uniqueimages evoke truly traveler. this world,awaits the whereeverything can plan, even moreabout inordertolearn thatBoscolo othertrips Come backandtry discovering doesnotendhere. However and for learning thecuriosity name implies, thelandends. onthe Finisterre Atlantic coastwhere, asits almosttoCape the Pyreneesthatarrives andpeace,spirituality from take apilgrimage all over theworld, moved by adesirefor it. Inagrouporby themselves, peoplefrom St. James’ Way isanilluminatingexampleof Allow Boscolotoshow you how. anauthenticSpanishfeast.together toform 51 AMSTERDAM LONDRA If windmills and clogs are traditional symbols of The bowler hat and the umbrella, red double- the Netherlands, cleanliness and freedom are decker buses, black cabs, the familiar red the distinctive features of this city. telephone box, a monarchy on the rise; if you Perhaps erroneously called the Venice of the are looking for a city, conservative by definition north, Amsterdam has its own fascinating and strongly anchored to its traditions, look no personality. further than along the banks of the Thames. Take a walk through the city’s historic center, You will discover not only a monumental city, you will feel free and laidback. rich in history, but also a giant machine churning The Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, with plans and modernism. It has always had an arched bridges and canals weave between excellent music scene and a great tradition of floating houses as carefree cyclists ride in museums, both colorful and progressive along the crisp, clean air. Flower stands go on for with more gothic and serious. London played miles and fresh smoked herring sandwiches, host to the 2012 summer Olympics and thereby AND MYSTERIOUS. Rediscover Great European Capitals cheeses and curiosity fill the markets. Bistros enriched its infrastructure with new ultramodern line tiny streets and small squares are cheerfully architectural works without losing its essence. crowded, nudged between red brick buildings London spoils you for variety: Buckingham with large windows and narrow staircases Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, the British inside. Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria and The famous “coffee shops” and the picturesque Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, Red Light District are icons of a freedom that the Science Museum, the National Maritime only appears unconventional for those who Museum, Piccadilly Circus, Portobello Market, come from the outside. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Hyde Park. It is a world that lives the everyday as if it were Choose whatever appeals to you most and in a display case, with a strong civic pride and leave the rest to Boscolo.
TRADITIONAL, HIP, UNIQUE UNIQUE HIP, TRADITIONAL, 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.
52 53 PRAGA VIENNA BUDAPEST Imagine taking a stroll on a peaceful evening. Imperial elegance mirrored on the Danube. Known as the “Pearl of the Danube,” the The gentle wisps of a piano or violin drifts Capital of the Habsburg Empire and known river separates the city between Buda, the out of a window and steals you with its as the City of Music, Vienna appears in its old city, and Pest the newer part. Budapest melody. You are in Prague. classic splendor, with the Hofburg gardens, the has that sophisticated and majestic air which The “Golden City”, capital of the Holy imperial residence and elegant nineteenth- distinguishes the great European capital cities. Roman Empire during the Middle Ages, is laid century palaces, above which new skyline Here, as in Vienna, an island divides the out like Rome on seven hills and bathed by of modern structures and buildings of bold Danube into two branches. Margaret Island is the Vltava River. It opens itself to visitors like design stand out. a park and recreational area, a destination for a grand set design with a thousand towers, a The city has a strong cultural and artistic tourists and a place to relax and play sports. mix of gothic, renaissance and baroque. offering. Visit the Imperial Treasury Museum, Moving around Budapest in a group is very Classic destinations such as Prague Castle, the Museum of Art History (Kunsthistorische) easy and there is a lot to see: the Royal the seat for Parliament, the Golden Lane, and the Museum of Natural History. Enjoy Palace, the Museums of Castle Hill, the ruins Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge and the innovative fashion and art collections and from an ancient roman settlement, one of Mala Strana district, are just a few of the Vienna’s long tradition of theatre and opera. the largest ice skating rinks in the world, and potential sightseeing stops on the itinerary The omnipresent Danube splits into two the thermal baths from a longstanding spa for Prague. branches, one for navigation, the other a tradition. Boscolo will help you to create a unique beautiful authentic aquatic Viennese park, Budapest offers a lively and cosmopolitan and personalized itinerary designed for your flanked by green bicycle paths and beach lifestyle. Tour elegant baroque buildings, clients from the many options and different facilities. museums and churches, stop into a experiences you can have in and around Rich with attractions, Vienna also has the traditional coffeehouse to relax before Prague. We are here to help you. Prater, an amusement park with a giant Ferris heading to a typical restaurant to sample the wheel. Do not miss the sachertorte and local cuisine. Top it all off with an evening at amazing strudels in the historic cake shops. the opera followed by drinks at a club or an Visit Empress Vienna and enjoy it to the full after-hours lounge. with Boscolo as your guide. In the second capital of the Habsburg Empire, you have it all; history, culture and fun. Discover Budapest with Boscolo. PAST EMPIRES. THE OPULENCE O F PAST LI F E TO BRING BACK THE JEWELS O F EUROPE 54 55
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