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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Walk through the 11th-century St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace.
Cruise the Venetian lagoon on a traditional bragozzo boat.
Explore the 1st-century Verona Arena still used for performances.
Taste regional cuisine on a guided vegan food tour in Verona.
View Michelangelo’s David (1504) at the Accademia Gallery in Florence.
Learn to make fresh pasta in a hands-on cooking class.
Stand in Piazza del Campo, home of Siena’s Palio horse race.
Walk through Renaissance-planned Pienza in Val d’Orcia.
Explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local guide.
Discover Baroque squares including Piazza Navona in Rome.
Enjoy structured cultural exploration with expert local guides.
Prefer comfortable travel with minimal logistics to manage.
Interested in art, architecture, and history spanning Roman to Renaissance periods.
Value food-led experiences (regional dining, cooking class, curated food tour).
Comfortable walking 2–4 hours daily on cobblestones and uneven terrain.
Want a mix of iconic cities and smaller regional towns (e.g. Montepulciano, Pienza).
Not suited for travellers seeking slow travel with extended downtime or luxury-only experiences.
Not ideal if mobility is limited or if you prefer minimal walking.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024