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A great way to see Italy, from its elegant cities to its charming countryside, is by car. Through ALBATours, rent a car with AVIS and explore one (or more) of the many beautiful regions. ALBATours has accommodations available in: Calabria, Tuscany, Umbria, Lake Maggiore, Stresa and Baveno, Lake Como and Lake Garda.


  CALABRIA - A region of unforgettable vistas across rugged mountains, long stretches of golden wheat fields, crystal clear seas and pristine beaches, Calabria offers her visitors a unique and authentically Italian vacation experience. Far away from the country's bustling cities, here you will find ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Norman ruins virtually forgotten by time. A visit to Calabria will reward you with memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.




TUSCANY - A charming region full of great natural beauty and many world-famous attractions. From its vineyards that spread over a picturesque countryside full of rolling hills and cypress trees, to its rust-coloured farmhouses and moss-coated castles; from Florence in all her Renaissance grandeur and home to the works of many great artists from da Vinci to Michelangelo, to tiny Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo; this region is full of places you'll want to visit.

Setting of the movie Under the Tuscan Sun, Tuscany also offers her visitors the opportunity to take a little bit of Italy back with you, through classes at a number great cooking schools in the region. Home to some of the world's best olive oil, not to mention the wine, just the word Tuscany evokes images of warmth and 'the good life'.
 


  UMBRIA - Known as the 'Green Heart of Italy', this region, although one of Italy's smallest is rich in scenery, art, music, culture and cuisine. Full of rolling hills, mountains, lush chestnut groves and elm forests, the Umbria region is dotted with castles, fortresses and watchtowers. Its well-preserved hill towns produce world-renowned handmade ceramics, and it is home to many monasteries, countless gleaming rivers and the country's largest lake. To top it off, all this amazing scenery is perfectly complemented by the Umbrian people, who's friendliness will assure your return.


LAKE MAGGIORE - Located in Italy's romantic Lake Region, Lake Maggiore, like the other great Italian lakes, was formed during the Ice Age. Most of the lake is in Italy, but the northern portion belongs to Switzerland, providing easy access to the town of Lugano and the great duty free shopping in its fine stores and boutiques.

Stresa and Baveno, two picturesque hillside towns in this region, offer visitors panoramic views of the area, overlooking the beautiful lake below and its three splendid Borromean Islands - Isola Bella (Beautiful Island), Isola Madre (Mother Island) and Isola dei Pescatori (Fisherman's Island).
  


  LAKE COMO - Just a half an hour from the bustling city of Milan, Lake Como is an oasis of tranquility - a magical combination of lush Mediterranean foliage and snowy alpine peaks. Here, every kind of sport interest is catered to, from swimming and golfing to hiking and skiing. Scenically, this region offers many romantic little gardens that overlook the lake, as well as picturesque villages that dot its shores. From Bellaggio, favourite destination of the rich and famous, to beautiful Tremezzo and its Azalea gardens, to Cadenabbia and its quaint cafés - Lake Como has a little something for everyone.


LAKE GARDA - The biggest and bluest of all the Italian lakes, Lake Garda has been a long time favourite hideaway for writers, musicians and poets. Protected by the mountains surrounding it, this area is blessed with a mild climate all year long and is a paradise for all types of sub-tropical flowers, trees and an abundance of wildlife. Located on a peninsula at the southern end of the lake, the picturesque town of Sirmione stands, offering her visitors a variety of natural and historical attractions.
  

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