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Culinary Travel Adventures: Florentine Tripe Sandwich Anyone?
Italy is the great playground of the palette for adventurous travelers willing to sample the wonderful diversity of local cuisines. This variety is accentuated by the Italians’ appreciation for foods that might be considered overly exotic or even distasteful to some Americans. Italians are such devoted carnivores, for example, that, ...
Read MoreQuaresima Italiana – An Italian Lent; 9 March 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013, in the Chapel at Bastyr University, Kenmore, at 2:00 pm. Concert includes: Stabat Mater dolorosa, a 13th-century Gregorian chant Stabat Mater à 8 for Two Choirs, by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-15940 Stabat Mater for Ten-Part Choir, by Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) Crucifixus for Sixteen-Part Choir, by ...
Read MoreUnique Shopping Experiences in Rome
Italy has long been famous for its craftsmen who fashion unique products by hand in small, usually family-run workshops. As part of your time in Rome with Mottola Italian Tours, consider a visit to a quaint little shop called “Polvere di Tempo” which translates as “The Sands of Time”. Located ...
Read MoreChair Lift to Anacapri
One of the many highlights of our Rome, Sorrento, Naples, Capri, and more trip is a breathtaking chairlift ride to the top of Mount Solaro, the highest point on Capri at 1,932 feet. In the charming Piazza della Vittoria the group ascends from the chairlift station reaching the top quite quickly while enjoying a splendid ...
Read MoreItalian Heritage Night at the Mariner’s Game – First Pitch Thrown by Vince Mottola
I just got confirmation that I will be representing the Italian community by throwing out the first pitch at the Mariners game tomorrow night. What a great honor – I sure hope I can get the ball over the plate! If you’re interested in going to the game and supporting ...
Read MoreFall 2012 Trips Filling up Fast!
Our informational meeting last month was a great success, both tours are filling up fast! For those of you who missed our meeting but would like more information on our tours email Gabriela@mottolaitaliantours.com to set up at one-on-one meeting with Vince and Gabriela. You can also call us directly at 855-847-0690. ...
Read MoreBreakfast in Sorrento
Breakfast in Sorrento Just the magnificent room where you’ll be enjoying your Italian breakfast during our Rome, Sorrento, Naples, Capri and more trip…. ...
Read MoreDid you know Mottola Italian Tours does private trip consulting?
Looking to plan a special trip to Italy? Looking to celebrate, getaway, relax? Whether you want to plan your next family vacation, honeymoon, or culinary excursion, Mottola Italian Tours can help you customize a trip of a lifetime! Contact tours@mottolaitalian tours.com to find out more information on creating a personalized trip to Italy. ...
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