Adventures Abroad: Go Ahead Tours with Amanda

01/07/2024

19/06/2024

Twinning on tour!

15/06/2024

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14/06/2024

We are on board in Paris for attempt #2 at getting home!
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13/06/2024

The last of our bad selfies, our farewell dinner and drinks, and we’re off to the airport!
This truly has been a trip of a lifetime!
We cannot recommend this tour, our company Go Ahead Tours, and our tour director, Ronan, enough!
Come travel with us!

12/06/2024

And we had to buy more luggage!

12/06/2024

Day 11: The Vatican

12/06/2024

Day 11: our last day! We started off at Campo Di Fiori market for shopping and lunch.

11/06/2024

Day 10: Imperial Rome! The Colosseum, the Forum, the Vittoriano, the Jewish ghetto, and Piazza Venezia
So. Much. Walking.
We’ve had great weather and great times with this group!

11/06/2024

Day 10: Rome day two. Walking food tours today in the Jewish quarter and in the neighborhood of Trastevere.
So. Much. Food.

10/06/2024

Day 9: Rome!
Walking tour of the city center: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Novona, the Spanish steps, and Basilica Santa Maria Sopra Minerva followed by
The best pizzeria and gelato!

The basilica is one of only two gothic cathedrals not destroyed by any of the changes Rome has seen over its centuries. The ceiling still maintains the gothic blue with stars shining throughout.

We saw Ancient Rome, Papal Rome, and Italian Rome- the three formations that make up the eternal city.

Rome has represented the heart of Italian culture for over 2,500 years, standing as a centre for art, literature, learning and religion throughout its long history. Today Rome is a lively modern capital that provides visitors with lot of varied experiences to enjoy.

10/06/2024

Day 9: stunning Orvieto
The most unexpected and amazing cathedral. From the frescos that Michelangelo studied before completing the Sistine chapel, to an organ with more than 5,500 pipes, it was so worth visiting.
The sculptures on the front of the cathedral are an example of biblia paltro— picture art for the poor and uneducated. This is how the church communicated Gospel for centuries.

All roads lead to Rome— our final stop on this amazing food and wine tour of beautiful Italy.

10/06/2024

Day 8 finale:
Drinks and aperitivo on the patio of legendary Sandri.
Followed by dinner with new friends and another grand parade where Italians show their love of sport!

09/06/2024

Day 8: ending our winery tours on a high at this Montefalco vineyard, Antonelli. A lovely lunch and beautiful wines. 10/10⭐️

09/06/2024

Day 8: The charming town of Bevagna. The houses were built on top of the ancient Roman walls. The Romanesque church dates from the 12th Century.
On to another wine tasting, vineyard tour, and “light” lunch. We are getting used to this 🍷🍇🧀🍖

08/06/2024

Il Convento restaurant in the village of Corciano, Perugia.
We got ourselves to a nunnery!

08/06/2024

Day 7: Beautiful Assisi

St. Francis is known for his ministry to the poor and underprivileged, his care for nature and animals, and founding the Franciscan order.

St. Francis was born to a wealthy cloth merchant. In his twenties, he took part in a war and was held prisoner for nearly a year. Shortly thereafter he had several experiences that shaped his conversion, and he renounced his worldly goods and family ties to embrace a life of poverty.

St. Francis was born in Assisi, Umbria, Italy, in 1181, and died in 1226. Patron Saint of: The environment, animals, and birdsbecause of the respect he gave to all God's creatures.

In 1224 Francis reportedly received a vision that left him with the stigmata of Christ — marks resembling the wounds Jesus Christ suffered when he was crucified, through his hands and the gaping lance wound in his side. This made Francis the first person to receive the holy wounds of the stigmata.

“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

08/06/2024

Meet our chariot and wonderful driver, Michaela!
He has navigated the narrow, winding streets of Tuscany and Umbria, always delivering us safely and with the AC on high!

08/06/2024

Meet our tour guide, Ronen! Born in Israel, Ronen's journey has taken him from military intelligence officer to PhD in Middle Eastern studies at Princeton. With 26 years of experience leading EF/Go Ahead tours and a deep love for history and culture, he's the perfect guide for our Italian culinary adventure. Let's explore Italy's rich flavors and history together with Ronen!

08/06/2024

Day 7 in Italy!
Discovering the beauty of Azienda Agraria Carlo e Marco Carini in Umbria! 🌿🍷

This 140-hectare organic farm, nestled between Mount Tezio and Lake Trasimeno, is a gem of sustainable agriculture. 🌿🐖 Known for its organic wines, extra virgin olive oil, Cinta Senese cured meats, and pecorino cheese, this farm is a testament to traditional Umbrian craftsmanship. 🧀🍇

Our group enjoyed wine tastings, and savored local delicacies from the farm. 🍷🍖

A perfect blend of history and innovation, the Carini family has been nurturing this land for generations.

07/06/2024

Day 6: Perugia walking tour, Perugia Cathedral, and a chocolate tasting of the local specialty- Baci
The Etruscan ruins are really interesting here!

07/06/2024

Day 6: on to Umbria! Starting with a Lake Trasimeno lunch.
Always the lovely mix of the old and the new!

07/06/2024

Day 6: The hilltop town of Cortona- the real-life home of Under the Tuscan Sun. Portions of the outer wall date from the Etruscans 2500 years ago.
And even here- the Medici once ruled.
There was an unexpected exhibit of Dali, Picasso, and Chagall- wow!
Our last day in Tuscany- on to Umbria!

07/06/2024

Day 5 Cont…
Walking tour of Siena, the Duomo Siena Cathedral with works from Michelangelo, Donatello, and Pisano. So beautiful!
Tried the local delicacy, the ricciarelle cookie.

06/06/2024

Casato Prime Donna Donatella Cinelli Colombini, a Brunello winery of all female wine makers. In Donatella’s family since the 1500s. Donatella was kind enough to visit us today!

06/06/2024

Day 5: started today in lovely Montalcino. Even here, the Medici once ruled.
Brunello gelato was quite the treat!

06/06/2024

Italy Day 4: Foresteria Villa Cerna
Chianti vineyard and tasting tour
Elaina gave us quite the wine education! Watch the videos to see her instructions.

05/06/2024

How to taste your wine Part 2

05/06/2024

How to taste your wine Part 4

05/06/2024

How to taste your wine Part 3