If you are in Italy just before Easter, then you should definitely extend your stay till Easter. The Italians celebrate Easter with great pomp and show. Each part of Italy celebrates this special event in a special way. You would certainly not want to miss all those fun of Easter eggs but in an Italian style.

For those who are planning a visit to Italy we would suggest Easter as the ideal time for it. The weather is not that hot and the tourists’ crowd would also be less. The spring season spreads the hue of green and freshness among the plains and valleys of beautiful Italy.

The streets of Italy are flooded with people taking part in the procession on the Sunday preceding the Easter Sunday. It is otherwise called as Palm Sunday when the procession is flooded with people carrying creatively decorated palms and olive branches. The churches of Italy are also beautifully adorned with olive branches and palms. The palms are considered a sign of holiness. These palms are blessed and later distributed among the people.

During the holy week special solemn observances are recreated. For instance, in Catanisetta on Holy Thursday night-time procession of “Vare” take place. Holy Saturday is observed with the blessing of Holy water.

Easter is also associated with the great traditional food that the Italians prepare. Lamb is the most important item on the Italian table on Easter Sunday. That apart Easter breads and desserts also adorn the Italian cuisine on Easter. The most important and significant item is the egg. Pannetone and Colomba (dove shaped) breads and hollow chocolates filled with a surprise are given out as gifts.

All this and more can be experienced in Italy during Easter. So book your travel with Perillo Tours and have a holy week in Italy.

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Italy, a land renowned for culture and tradition, is the place for bright and wonderful festivals all around the year. Exclusively known for its artistic heritage, Italy celebrates its glory and beauty with pomp.

The carnivals, art festivals, and dance festivals sets the perfect tune to merge into the spirit of Italian culture. The wine tasting, authentic pastas, pizzas, and street parties are just the right way to enter the Italian way of life. Who would not love to get involved in the manifold hues of the festive ambience in Italy?

Christmas and New Year in Italy is usually celebrated based on ethnic traditions pooled with modernity. The Vatican City and its endurance makes you marvel at the religious traditions practised even today!

After Epiphany, the Piazza Navona city square of Rome is a must-go place. The festival of “La Befana” is celebrated by burning “Befana” the version of an Italian Witch and the celebration is also popped with stalls, mimes, and clowns. What an explicit way to entertain children and adults right after Christmas!

Shrove Tuesday doesn’t always have to be the same old pancake supper. The Shrove Tuesday at Venice is just splendid with Venetians walking along with their quaint and exquisite costumes designed and prepared for over a year! It takes you back in time and completely immerses you in the style and luxury of ancient Italy.

If you’re someone who adores theatre, music, and dance, then the Festival dei due Mondi is just the occasion for you. This festival that takes place at Umbria during late June/early July is also known as Spoleto festival. Such a world renowned festival can never be missed in an Italy tour.

To get the spectacle of such festivals in Italy going on all throughout the year, you need a proper tour plan. Perillo Tour, a pioneer in the arena of  Italy travel offers great Italy tour package deals and ensures you an adventurous and lively time at Italy, the world of festive magnificence!

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