Consider Mantua, Parma and Padua for Your Tour Italy Packages

During peak tourist season, the big cities of Italy never fail to be crowded. Foot traffic,b>sbo crowded places, expensive goods and services. But your Italy vacation need not be canceled because of the crowd. Choose Italy packages which offer exciting tour to the best small cities of the country. You will not only discover the unveiled treasures of these cities,sbo you will also enjoy a hassle-free getaway and best value for your money.sbo Here are the best small cities in Italy which you can include in your tour Italy packages. Mantua Include in your Italy packages a visit to the Most Livable City,sbobet Awarded (2005). Mantua is a historic city beautifully situated between Bologna and Parma and is encircled by lakes. With a stunning medieval and Renaissance cityscape, the city is also remarkably known to be the musical hub in Northern Italy. It is rich in arts, culture, stylish palaces and also architectural treasures artifacts. Mantua is also the home of the wealthy Gonzaga family which plays a very important role in the city's art and culture. Main sights of the city include Palazzo Ducale which is the home of the famous Gonzaga family.sbobet Tour around the compound of courtyards, buildings and gardens. A wonderful walk around the Piazzas as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Sordello and use up your time trying out good cafes and restaurants within the square. A nice to know fact: Mantua just like any other cities in Europe has been an inspiration for the names of many other places such as Mantua, New Jersey, Mantua, Utah and Mantua, Nova Scotia. Parma Who loves ham and cheese? We'll if you love both, better add Parma to your Italy packages to visit the city famous for delicious food. Parma is rich in gastronomical tradition making Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma at their best. The city's "tortelli d'erbetta" and "anolini in broth" are also a must-try! A part from its tempting cuisine, Parma allures tourists with its architecture,sbobet art and history. A main sight such as the University of Parma which is one of the oldest universities in the world is also worth the visit. One more interesting thing about the city is that this is a home of talented painters and sculptors known to have contributed a lot in the field arts. Padua Italy packages must include a visit to the declared oldest city in Northern Italy and be fascinated with its antiquity,sbobet authenticity and charm. Padua is a walled city situated between the two beautiful cities of Venice and Verona. Be sure to pay a visit to Europe's first ever botanical garden. Stroll around the picturesque garden consist of a variety of plant species. Medicinal and poisonous plants as its historical purpose and some other aromatic plants for the blind, aquatic plants and insectivorous plants which are really nice to see. Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova is also a famous tourist spot.sbo The remains of the saint lies in the chapel decorated with marbles all around. Don't forget to visit the noble villas in the city - Villa Mandiriola, Villa Loredan, Villa Contarini to name some.