2006 Tours > Travel with DVA Taste of Italy Fantastic FlorenceSouthern Treasures Italian Wedding Sail ItaliaTravel notes and links

Why should you travel with DVA?

REALLY READY ~ Adventures are best enjoyed with friends so you’ll have an opportunity to meet your fellow travelers at informal get-togethers before the trip. At Dolce Vita’s (encouraged but optional) “basic language and culture” get togethers, you’ll also receive plenty of information on trip preparation and site visits. Better acquainted and more fully informed, it’ll be much easier for you to enjoy the spontaneity and life of bellissima Italia.

TAKE IT EASY ~ We aren’t a “discount” tour group, nor a “4 suitcases, 5 stars” luxury travel agency. But we do want you to take a break and not worry about details. That's why DVA tour prices include everything — all transportation to events, museum entries, local taxes, everyone's tips, abundant breakfasts and most meals (of course your wine's included). All you have to do is have fun. Bring your high expectations, but leave your worries behind.

LIVING LIKE A LOCAL ~ Your small group size allows you to more easily blend and participate in the authentic Italian daily life in the most genuine way possible. You’ll spend more time with Italians who are eager to share their local culture and regional pride. You won’t follow a silly umbrella, wear matching hats or name tags, and you won’t feel like a tourist.

SEARCHING FOR YOUR “GEMS” ~ You’ll have a well-paced, balanced itinerary that certainly highlights Italy's most beloved sites, but also creates time and opportunity for you to pursue your own interests — to discover the gems off the beaten track… trattorias with no other tourists, cliff sights at sunset, your private swimming spot and picnics under olive trees. I believe these discoveries — your personal moments — are what will make Italy uniquely and unforgettably yours.

MY COMMITMENT ~ As an Italian native, I’m personally committed to making your time in Italy a beautiful experience. I promise you my personal attention, customized service and accountability from the first mile to the last smile.

 

Choose one of the 2006 tours offered below:

"TASTE OF ITALY"

A traveling culinary adventure from
northern Italy/Cortona, to southern Italy/Positano

MAY 11 -21, 2006

Registration open October ’05 through March ’06


"FANTASTIC FLORENCE"

A close-up 3-day extension of this unforgettable city
after the "Taste of Italy" tour

MAY 21-24, 2006

Registration open October ’05 through March ’06


"SOUTHERN SPLENDORS" 

History in the morning and beaches in the afternoon: the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Rome

SEPTEMBER 18- OCTOBER 1, 2006

Registration open February ’06 through May ’06


APRIL AND CURTIS'
"AN ITALIAN WEDDING"

A special celebration for friends and family
in Positano and Capri
(by invitation only)

OCTOBER 4-8, 2006

RSVP in January ’06

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**EARLY REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED**