As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a look back at all the wonderful Experiences we created, with an eye still firmly pointed  to the Future. We are proud to present them here once again, and who knows, perhaps you will find that some of our Christmas Ideas could make a unique and well thought Gift 

Virtual ‘On-site’ Tours

The Virtual ‘on-site’ Tours were created just after the lockdown ended here in Italy. At first, we started doing these Tours as a way to adapt to the unfortunate COVID situation, however we soon realised that these Experiences were full of potential and quality entertainment, hence not just a passing trend. Today the Virtual On Site Tours have earned their place on the list of “Our Most Loved Tours’’, and our motto of the Year changed to “Travel has not stopped, we have just found new and creative ways to make it possible”.  

So how do these tours work? Well, your Local Guide will virtually meet you in a specific Site, it could be the Colosseum in Rome, St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the Duomo in Florence, and so many others. We use the Zoom platform to connect you with your Guide, so they can share their Passion and Knowledge of the Site. Being Live and interacting with your Local Expert is key, as our goal is to mimic a Regular Tour, the only difference is that you’ll be comfortably sitting on your sofa. Please do check out our wonderful reviews on Tripadvisor to see what virtual travellers are saying about our experiences.

3 in 1 Virtual Learning

Our 3 in 1 Virtual Learning Initiative derives from a Project that we started just after lockdown, with Italian children. Since most Activities were cancelled and the majority of our children were attending School via their computer, they didn’t really have any opportunities for physical activity. That’s when we came up with the 3 in 1 Project (English, History, Physical Activity), which combined learning English and History as you walked through the Eternal City. It was a great Success, unfortunately we are now back into semi-lockdown, so we decided to keep the project alive and move it to virtual. With fun slides and a focus on interaction with both the Guide and the other Participants, it’s working miracles. It is so rewarding during this difficult time to be able to put a smile on our children’s faces.

Virtual Proposals

Thinking of PROPOSING, but 2020 is a downer? Trust me, I get it! But as we say ‘’If Life gives you lemons, make Limoncello”. Italy is one of the preferred places for Proposals, and for good reason. Imagine promising your undying love to each other, is it on a Gondola in Venice? By The Trevi Fountain in Rome? Or is it on the Ponte Vecchio In Florence? Maybe at the Infinity Terrace facing the Amalfi Coast would be perfect for you, it could even be in front of a Chef preparing your favourite romantic dish… Options are indeed endless! Since you are unable to come to Italy, we’re making Italy come to you, with the help of our Virtual Cupids. ‘’A virtual proposal!‘’ A Fun, Exciting, Original and Unforgettable Proposal, and it will come down in your lives as the best thing that happened in 2020.

Our Italy Updates

Even today, many people are still Travelling, some for work, others for personal reasons, so we decided to offer our Travellers a dedicated page on our Website. We are updating the page with all the Information you need to know Before and During your trip to Italy, all the Travel Bans & Restrictions in effect, as well as Rules and Regulations for a safe stay. The information we publish is extracted from the Official Websites of the Italian Government and the EU Council. We have received a lot of appreciation from all over the world, which is why we will continue to offer this service to our clients.

The Social Media Project 

The Social Media Project was born over 17 years ago, when I decided to take my Business Online and a whole world of possibilities opened up in front of me. Since then I established my presence on Social Media Platforms, and through tireless work the Website for my Tour Operator Company, Selected Tours Italy, is now on the first page of Google results when you search for “Italy Tour”.

Many Companies, either for lack of time, or resources, or both, do not have any presence on Social Media. Realising this, and the vital importance of an online presence now more than ever, I decided to put our Expertise at the service of others. Our key Business Focus is on Brand development, increasing visibility, and expanding into the International Market thanks to our Multilingual competence (English, Spanish, French and Italian). We will help you be a part of the World today, we know the language, and our accessible costs will be unmatched. Please visit our Facebook Page for more Information, and do not hesitate to Contact us at selectedsocialmedia@gmail.com  for a personalised Proposal.

So What’s Next?

Since the pandemic hit, we understood that very difficult times were ahead. But instead of throwing in the towel, we accepted the challenge and decided to play the hand we were dealt. Things change every day, and we are willing to keep fighting and adapting, to develop new and innovative ideas, this is what keeps our spirits alive.

We don’t know what the future holds, but life is an unpredictable and fascinating game: you either play or you sit on the benches, and here at Selected Tours Italy, We Play! We are all in, not only to create Experiences that can be enjoyed today but visualising and creating what we believe is yet to come.