Dario Vecchio, since 1989 carries out tourist trips and boat excursions in Gaeta
Gaeta seen from the sea has a completely different perspective
Bathing on the beach is beautiful and relaxing, but if you want to fully enjoy the beauties of Gaeta, you have to let go of the moorings and go out by boat, also because only thanks to this you can reach places that would not be accessible without it.. and above all, bathe in real natural pools, set in breathtaking views.
We will set sail from Sperlonga's harbour and we will sail slowly inside the Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park. We will tell you about our coast, rich in history and breathtaking landscapes. We will start from the Grotta di Tiberio adorned by the homonymous emperor with numerous marble sculptures depicting the exploits of Ulysses. We will continue along the ancient Via Flacca (187a.C.). We will admire the medieval towers dating back to 1500 and finally the marvelous natural limestone caves: the Bazzano caves, the Capovento caves and the most suggestive one, the Blue Grotto. Ready for the swim break? immerse yourself in its crystal clear waters! you can snorkel cooler and swim to the cave if you like ... it will be absolutely worth it! this moment of suggestion and relaxation will end only when we return to the harbour.
Dario Vecchio, since 1989 carries out tourist trips and boat excursions in Gaeta
Gaeta is a peninsula, as I use to call it a spit of land in the middle of the sea, seeing it from the sea helps to understand its particular morphology which makes it breathtaking. From the sea you can get a different perspective of the Gulf and the coast
Dario Vecchio, since 1989 has been carrying out Tourist Trips and Boat Excursions in Gaeta.
It is not a simple boat ride like many others, it is a real immersion in our world, in our passions. We take you by sea to discover the beauty of the Gulf of Gaeta, between Gaeta and Sperlonga. An exceptional, wonderful tour. Accompanying you on this experience is not just a job but a lifestyle. Book your excursion, we will accompany you to discover the environmental wonders that surround us: from the cliffs overlooking the sea, to the beaches set in the rocks; we will tell you all the anecdotes, history and peculiarities of the landscapes that we will encounter together.
N.B.: the actual departure times are 9/11.15/14/16.15 and the tour lasts 2.15 hours. For site management reasons, departure is indicated at 9/11/14/16
San Felice Circeo offers a natural paradise waiting to be discovered with infinite caves.
The mini-cruise is with our typical Gozzo and lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. We will leave from Canale Sisto and with pleasant navigation we will arrive on the Circeo promontory crossing the port, the famous lighthouse up to Punta Rossa.
It is the most fascinating itinerary of the Circeo National Park with around forty caves of particular beauty.
The most important are the Grotta delle Capre, Grotta del Fossellone, Grotta dell'Impiso and many others. During the tour, if the weather/sea conditions allow it, there is the possibility of taking a nice swim in crystal clear water which is always welcomed by guests.
N.B. For foreign tourists, there are informative brochures in English on board which describe the highlights of the tour.
Step into the heart of Manarola, one of the most picturesque villages in the Cinque Terre, and discover the art of authentic Genovese pesto making in this hands-on, local experience.
Begin your journey in a charming tasting room, then stroll through a private garden filled with lemon trees and fragrant basil plants, where you'll handpick your own fresh basil. Back in the tasting room, you'll be guided through a sensory tasting of Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, learning how to identify its unique aroma and flavor.
Your Cesarina will share the origins of pesto alla Genovese, the importance of using local, high-quality ingredients, and how to craft pesto using a traditional marble mortar and pestle — just like Ligurians have done for centuries.
You'll then savor your handmade pesto on warm focaccia, perfectly paired with a glass of Cinque Terre white wine as you learn about the region’s native grapes and winemaking traditions.
I'm Anna Maria Priora, an Italian licensed tour guide with a PhD in WWII history in Italy at the Humboldt University of Berlin.
I will be happy to share with you the most important events of the 4 Battles of Cassino, but also the personal Veterans' stories!
My tours run every day in the morning but if you need an afternoon tour please write me a message, i will arrange it.
I will pick you up with my Italian Minivan at the train station of Cassino and we will cross Cassino new Town. We Will reach Trocchio Hill, to have a wonderful general view on the battlefield, then
we will the stop next to the famous Rapido River, we will pay out respect to the local memorials and we will reach the Commonwealth War Cemetery of Cassino.
At the end of the tour we will visit the Abbey of Monte Cassino on a WW2 point of view.
(I'm offering Kiwi, Canadian, American Battlefield tours, please search Anna Maria Priora on Google to have a more complete view of all my tours)
The departure is preceded by an initial briefing in which the guide of the Rafting Center teaches the crew the simple management techniques and the essential precautions to ensure the safety of the participants in the descent.
Last but not least, our guides illustrate historical, cultural and landscape information on the Cassino area and the Gari river along the way!
The descent takes place in extreme safety, with the constant presence of the guides who accompany their crew throughout the almost 4 km long journey.
At the end of the activity, the return to the headquarters is scheduled by shuttle service offered by the rafting center.
You might have heard the word “aperitivo” once or twice if you have Italian friends, and this is an Italian Aperitivo with Monte Cassino History and the Gustav Wine. I will serve you a finger food dinner of delicious local products with a unique experience in which I like to interact in order to exchange and offer historical information about Cassino, answer any questions and illustrate focal points regarding some sites of the battle of Cassino in WWII, with a lot of interesting maps and pictures and original information not easy to find in the classic tourist itinerary, wich give very different perspectives of the battlefield behind the Monastery of Monte Cassino. Not only, this is a good opportunity to have a special wine taste of the Gustav Wine; a bottle of a unique wine of which I invented the label, inspired by the vines I saw growing, during my walks on the paths around Monte Cassino.
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee).
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Rafting Power is an active and intense descent, in which the waters of the Gari river become the scene of amusing aquatic tests with dives and swims.
In some points of the river it will be possible to swim and dive, all in extreme safety with the constant presence of our qualified rafting guides.
The descent takes place in extreme safety, with the constant presence of the guides who accompany their crew throughout the almost 4 km long journey.
Last but not least, our guides illustrate historical, cultural and landscape information on the Cassino area and the Gari river along the way!
At the end of the activity, the return to the headquarters is scheduled by shuttle service offered by the rafting center.
Only your group of up to 12 people can participate in this VIP private tour.
We will sail from the port of Sperlonga and sail slowly inside the Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park. We will tell you about our coast , rich in history and breathtaking landscapes. We will start from the Cave of Tiberius adorned by the emperor of the same name with numerous marble sculptures depicting the exploits of Ulysses. We will continue along the ancient Via Flacca (187a.C.). We will admire the medieval towers dating back to 1500 and finally the wonderful natural caves of limestone formation: the caves of Bazzano, Caves of Capovento and the most suggestive, the Grotta delle Bambole.
Ready for the bath?
Immerse yourself in its crystal clear waters!
At your ascent on board there will be a delicious homemade red pizza and a glass of prosecco to make the experience unique.
This moment of suggestion and relaxation will end only when we return to port.
Monte Cassino battlefield private walks through ancient mule tracks. Hiking the Cavendish Road with original storytelling to arrive on the top of the impregnable hills defending Monte Cassino Abbey and the Gustav Line in WWII, discovering the bloody footprints of the soldiers and the hardships of the civilian escape.
Departing from Manarola, while enjoying a welcome drink, you will sail through the entire Cinque Terre coast, to Riomaggiore and Punta Montenero which closes the southeast side of the wonderful Cinque Terre National Park.
You will also have the chance to swim near the coast, diving into the clear waters of the Ligurian Sea.
Once everyone is back on the boat, we will head to Punta Mesco, the most northwestern point of the National Park. From there you can admire the fascinating landscape made of lights and colors.
Learn to do the real Pesto sauce from a local foodie e cooker in Manarola, Cinque Terre. Taste hand made focaccia with your pesto and cheers with glass of white wine.