The “great journey” was a kind of educational trip that was undertaken by people from good families starting in the Renaissance to get to know the culture and customs of foreign countries, to gather new impressions and to acquire a certain sophistication. We draw inspiration from the rough route of these early tourists while broadening our travel horizons. 

Starting in Pisa, the program includes Florence, an old trading and financial centre. The wealth of this city and the Renaissance make the city an important centre for the fine arts. We move south through beautiful landscapes, always looking for extraordinary architecture like in Siena.

The several-day stay in Rome proves that the history of the Italian peninsula is closely linked to the history of Europe or what was once named the Occident. Again and again, we come across evidence from the time before, during and at the end of the Roman Empire. The Holy Roman Empire, followed by a patchwork of city-states, duchies and kingdoms and finally the Renaissance still give us a lot to discover today.

The preoccupation with science, business and trade brought about social development and urbanization that is still impressive today, centuries later.

We often interrupt the hunt for cultural heritage to taste the various specialties from the kitchen and cellar, and visit parks and gardens. Long beaches, impressive landscapes and roads that lead the way to the destination complete the trip.