Whereas southern Italy may be considered by many to be the center and heart of Italy, Northern Italy is considered to be the soul of Italy. Much of its culture and unique Italian history is centered in this region which is why it has been a favorite of tourists for many years. No trip to Italy would be complete without a trip to Venice which is the heart and soul of the Northern Italy region and the base for most Northern Italy tours.
Venice has a great deal to offer and should always be a part of any Northern Italy tours that you may wish to take part in. Venice is unique in so many ways the first of which is that cars are not allowed in this beautiful and historically rich city. Travel is all done on foot, bicycle or by boat in the canals that this city is famous for. This fact alone makes the city feel as though time has passed it by, and it is a favorite place for those on honeymoon and those just looking to escape the fast pace and pressure of life.
Considered the romantic capital of the world by many, many couples travel to Venice in an effort to capture the romance in their lives. Whether it is newlyweds or couples who have been married for years Venice holds a special magical romantic atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else. Venice is also known for its markets and for its food. A seaside town seafood features prominently in their cuisine along with the fresh produce from the country sides that surround this beautiful city. Any Northern Italy tours would be incomplete without taking the time to sample the unique cuisine of Venice.
Venice is not the only memorable city on Northern Italy tours, most tours in the Northern region of Italy should also take you through Florence as well. Florence is a great place to visit if you are in love with the Renaissance period as this city was at the heart and soul of this period. A trip to this city will put you at the center of many of the great masters works and offer you a once in a life time look at the works of some of the greatest painters in history. You can expect to see works by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael.
Florence is rich in culture and history so you will not only enjoy an opportunity to see all the sites on your Northern Italy tours, but you will also enjoy the opportunity to spend an afternoon shopping among all of the local shops that feature farmers and artisans from all over the region. Most Northern Italy tours will offer you the opportunity to spend an afternoon doing whatever you want allowing you time to pour over the various shops in this old but beautiful city.
Queenslander Tours offers you the opportunity to see Italy the way it was meant to be seen with experienced English speaking guides that will take you to all the great sites in Italy as well as impart their knowledge of the history and culture of Italy to you.
