Travel Dreams: Personal favorite tours and experiences
We are eager to resume traveling again, and it seems like that date is getting closer and closer. We are sharing some of our favorite new tours and “can’t miss” experiences this week. These are our personal favorites and also new additions that we personally cannot wait to try!
A tailor made, bespoke vacation put together by Bella Vita has many benefits. As locals that live here, we try firsthand new experiences before recommending them to our clients. Constant research means that we are continually adding new tours to our portfolio. Our trusted local guides and providers know what is the best for our clients, and these special experiences are what makes your trip extraordinary.
New tours and experiences that you cannot miss – these are some special travel dreams from those who make your travel dreams come true.
Luigi, head of Italian Operations
Are there any new tours or experiences that we have organized that you are eager to try?
One of the tours we have that I haven’t personally tried yet is the “Day Trip to the Pope’s Summer Residence at Castel Gandolfo with Cooking Experience”. Our clients who have already experienced it are enthusiastic. I am dying to do it myself. It’s a great way to take a break from Rome’s frenetic energy! A divine day spent at the pope’s summer residence of Castel Gandolfo exploring the palace and lush Barberini Gardens. After, a cooking class and organic lunch on the papal estate. Finally, soaking up the charming atmosphere of a quaint hilltop town. This is a day that will remain with you forever as a very unique experience.
What’s one of your can’t miss tours?
The tour that I think you cannot miss is the Flamenco night in Madrid. When I went with my family (my wife and son who was 7 at the time) I was honestly not expecting anything special. I was thinking the tour to be total mass touristy attraction, but instead it was a big surprise. It is fun tour for adults and kids! Sitting at a table, enjoying a very well done typical, folkloristic show, having a good meal at the same time. As soon as I will go back to Madrid, I would like to repeat the experience.
Kate’s tour choices – head of sales and Mediterranean travel expert
Are there any new tours or experiences that we have organized that you are eager to try?
A dream vacation for me would be an all-inclusive private sailing trip around the Greek Islands. My son is far too old to need a kids club but the possibility of having one (maybe for my nieces and nephews if I could convince them to come!) is ideal for families who want a true vacation. For me, a week on a comfortable boat, relaxing and exploring the gorgeous Greek waters would be perfect.
What’s one of your can’t miss tours?
A tour that everyone who comes to Rome should take is our before-hours Vatican tour. It seems obvious, but it’s one of our tours that truly gives you incredible insight into an extraordinarily overwhelming and important museum. By being able to enter before all of the other visitors, you are able to view and absorb the astounding works of art, as well as view the Sistine Chapel when it is nearly empty. Our guides are phenomenal, and with their extensive knowledge of history and art (and the floorpan of the museum), they are able to easily guide you through the buildings, helping you see much more than you could ever see on your own.
Christine, social media manager and Mediterranean travel expert
Are there any new tours or experiences that we have organized that you are eager to try?
I cannot wait to explore the Azores! There are so many new tours that we have organized there that seem spectacular. This destination, though a part of Portugal, is known as the “Hawaii” of the Atlantic. Lush vegetation, stunning water, tropical flowers, whale watching and water sports…it’s my dream location. Our dolphin watching tour with a marine biologist paired with an afternoon exploring the natural hot springs and waterfalls? Sounds like my perfect day!
What’s one of your can’t miss tours?
If you are in Morocco, a night in the desert is an experience you will never forget. Riding your own camel dressed like a nomad in specially-made Tuareg costumes, you arrive in an exclusive desert luxury camp with all the comforts of a traditional hotel.
An evening of magical celebration and traditional feasts under the stars, with a wonderful dinner served by candle light, has been arranged. Nomadic musicians and dancers will perform for you the old legends of the region around the fire. A traditional Berber astrologer will also be at hand to enlighten you under the desert stars.
It’s the sort of tour that will remain as one of your most treasured travel memories!
Megan, founder and certified travel specialist
Are there any new tours or experiences that we have organized that you are eager to try?
One of the newest ones we are offering is Insider’s Menorca 4×4 Jeep Tour. The island is still quite wild and I imagine this would be an excellent way to explore it. The other one I really want to do is the Half-day Vintage Car and Wine Tour of the Saint Tropez Gulf. As many of you know, this is one of my favorite places on earth. I am also a huge rosé fan. I can’t imagine a more perfect wine experience for me!
What is one of your cannot miss experiences?
If visiting Rome, I would say our Early Hours Vatican & St. Peter’s Tour. These are two sites that cannot be appreciated to the fullest without an expert guide. The early morning hours also help you to avoid the crazy crowds. Imagine seeing the Sistine Chapel with maybe 50 people instead of 500+ people! Our guides bring them to life, explain their nuances, and even know shortcuts for getting around! Outside of Italy, and if I had to choose one, either seeing the WWII beaches of Normandy and Mont Saint Michel from a private helicopter. This is a double “wow” by its beauty and ability to see Normandy in a particular fashion, albeit very luxurious!
The Bella Vita Travels Difference
There are so many things that distinguish Bella Vita from other travel companies. As locals on the ground, we are constantly researching and personally trying the tours and experiences we propose to our clients. We work with the best guides and local suppliers, and this research and great working relationships mean that we are certain that your vacation will exceed your expectations. You will have constant assistance from experienced travel planners every step of the way.
Hopefully, our personal travel dreams and can’t miss tours have given you some inspiration for a future trip.
We are waiting and eager to hear from you!
