PAST TOUR: Misteri Oscuri D’Italia with Shari DeBenedetti
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Lurking in shadowed vicoli (alleys), peering down from their creepy finestre (windows), crawling on their old ponti (bridges), and nascosto in piena vista (hiding in plain sight) are the phantoms of Italy!
We will explore the beautiful landscapes of Italy with much grandeur…
Respected paranormal investigator and media celebrity, Shari DeBenedetti, member of the international blockbuster Travel Channel’s Ghost Hunters, will escort you into the magnificent ancient wonder (with true grit hauntings) of her ancestral roots, la bella e romantica Italia!
TREK LEVEL: 3
Lot's of walking
EXPERIENCE:
Haunted Explorations
About Your Trip
Join Shari DeBenedetti and Mysterious Adventures Tours on an adventure that is packed with sinister haunts found on the other side of bell’Italia!
This spine-chilling escape is not for the faint of heart. You will visit some of the most beautifully celebrated sites in Italy, such as the Colosseum, the Vatican City, the monuments of Florence, and the canals of Venice. But prepare yourself to explore hidden destinations that are not typically included in traditional tours of Italy… for they may be too harrowing!
We will go to ROME!
Exploring haunted locations in Rome will highlight her long and rather tumultuous past. You’ll find more than a few skeletons (tens of thousands of them, in fact) with some fascinating and often times gruesome tales to tell—buried just below the magnificent Italian capital in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus. Let’s not forget the ancient Colosseum, where its historical gladiatorial bloody clashes, public executions, and wild animal brawls set the stage for fantastic fragments left behind. And then there’s the Vatican City, whose host of secrets and demonic remnants from hundreds of exorcisms are hidden in every dark corner of this empirical location.
We will go to FLORENCE!
When we step out of the Tuscan sun and into the shadows of Italy. There, you will explore plenty of darkness. We will experience it, and, if unlucky, felt. For those seeking the darker side with a dash of adrenaline, Florence awaits our arrival to be discovered. Behind its centuries-old absolute beauty, Florence hides frightening secrets and legends in the heart of its historic streets and stones.
We will go to VENICE!
We will go to VENICE!Could the energies of the veins of water running through Venice contribute to her intensity of hauntings? Iconic treasures like Venice’s ancient palaces, the Grand Canal, Saint Mark’s Square, and her unforgiving dark history certainly do ignite her off-the-chart mysterious vibes. Many historical events in the city on the water have grown to become veritable legends. On the other hand, many Venetian popular beliefs and stories have evolved through the centuries to such an extent that their roots go deeper into the psyche of Venice than some historical facts. Most terrifying of all, is the legendary Povegli Island, which few dare to explore. This petrifying location is one of the most supernaturally powerful and enigmatic in the entire world.
Come to Italy with Shari and our team of spectrally enthusiastic guides. They will navigate you into the dark and supernatural wonders of Bel Paese (the beautiful country)!
WHAT'S INCLUDED/EXCLUDED
>>> PACKAGE INCLUDES <<<
- Airport Transfers from Leonardo da Vinci (Rome Italy) International Airport (FCO) when you arrive, and to Venice Marco Polo (in Venice Italy) International Airport (VCW) when you depart.
- 10 Nights of 3/4 Star Rated Hotel Accommodations
- Service charges and taxes at your hotels.
- Experienced tour guide and director during the duration of the trip.
- Fees for all venues and activities listed on the final itinerary
- 12 meals as described in the itinerary. This includes: A Breakfast each morning, A Welcome Lunch, and A Celebratory farewell dinner.
- Luxury Coach with Expert Drivers
- Special Guest: Shari DeBenedetti, leading us through Paranormal Investigations
- Use of Paranormal Investigation tools as made available (You may bring your own gear and protection tools)
- Snacks and soft drinks on the bus for longer transport days.
- Information of each location’s information, history, and tales of legends
- Our signature “Secret” whimsical surprise
- 24-Hour Emergency Customer Service while in Italy
- Souvenir eBook upon returning home
- A great group of fellow Mysterious Adventures Tours travelers, excited to explore all that Italy has to offer!
*** PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS ***
- This is a Land Package only. Travel to/from airfare, bus & rail fare are not covered. (We will assist you in capturing the best route and rates.)
- Pre and post-accommodations (may purchase separately. During the tour, accommodation not listed in the final itinerary)
- Any other destinations/services not listed on the final itinerary
- Any personal expenses, such as laundry, room service, minibar, telephone, etc.
- Travel Insurance (recommended)
- Expenses incurred due to unforeseen travel disruptions such as catastrophic natural weather conditions/disasters, and local conditions (strikes, protests, political disturbances, etc.)
- Additional meals and drinks outside of the itinerary’s offerings, including alcoholic beverages
- Passport fees
- Excess baggage fees
- Required (or elective) COVID-19 Testing
- Tips for tour guide, coach driver, and hotel staff.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
To be announced soon, when confirmed. We are focusing in obtaining the most magnificent 3/4 star historical sites, with a bit of naughty paranormal history!
Terms, Policies and Recommendations
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10 Days
From our gallery
Lurking in shadowed vicoli (alleys), peering down from their creepy finestre (windows), crawling on their old ponti (bridges) and nascosto in piena vista (hiding in plain sight) are the phantoms of Italy!
Tour Plan
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DAY 1: 🧭 August 9th, 2023
Welcome to Rome!
Take your first breath in Italy when you depart your aircraft in Rome. From here, you will be escorted to our hotel. That will only offer history and grandeur! Today, Rome is yours to enjoy, after you take a short rest and freshen up. We will be offering you some delights to consider, but this is essentially YOUR day to adjust to the new demands of Italian living. This evening, however, we will have our first gathering as we invite you to our Welcome Dinner in one of the most haunted streets in Italy, Via del Governo Vecchio.PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 2
DAY 2: 🧭 August 10th, 2023- Explore Rome's Mysteries
Wake up to your first Italian breakfast and prepare to explore her secrets and mysteries in Rome.
We will gather and first go to The Museum of Purgatory in Rome (Museo Delle Anime Del Purgatorio). Oddly located in a small church called the Sacra Cuore Suffragio near the Castle Sant’Angelo, you will explore recorded “instances” of souls trapped between heaven and hell. Many say they will try to draw the attention of the living by asking them for your prayers so they can pass into heaven. You will see this evidence, with photos of imprints on sleeves and handprints burned onto the pages of prayer books.PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 3
DAY 3: 🧭 August 11th, 2023- More Rome with the Vatican & The Colosseum
What could be grander than visiting the stellar and iconic landmarks of the Vatican City and the Colosseum?
We will start our morning fresh with a short coach drive to the Vatican City where we will enjoy the entire morning! With one of the largest collections of art in the world, including that of the Michelangelo’s famous works in the Sistine Chapel, it also is host to many legends and mysteries. In fact, one of the most prominent Exorcists that practiced here, Father Gabriele Amorth, firmly believed that demons are in the world, even in the holiest of places... including the Vatican!PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 4
DAY 4: 🧭 August 12th, 2023- We travel north to the magical cities of Calenzano, Umbria and Spello
We pack our bags and leave Rome!
Florence is our destination, but before we get there, we must stop to explore many incredible properties that offer much wonder.PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 5
DAY 5: 🧭 August 13th, 2023- The enchanting city of Florence is ours!
Before we reach Florence, there is one stop we dare to make ... the Evil Tower, Castello di Poppi (Castle of the Earls Guidi), considered one of the most haunted places in Italy!
If its name isn’t enough to rouse fear, then perhaps its story will. Wait with anticipation for this incredible moment!PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 6
DAY 6: 🧭 August 14th, 2023- Mama mia, Florence you are so hauntingly beautiful!
After our late Florentine breakfast, we will visit the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore).
Built in the 8th century, an eerie architectural feature will be explored. Could there be a curse associated with this piece of history? We then stroll over to the Palazzo Budini-Gattai (Giardino di palazzo Grifoni Budini Gattai), where this 16th century landmark holds a legend associated to one of its windows. After visiting the Galleriea that holds Michelangelo’s David, we walk to the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata. Situated in this square is the basilica which shares the piazza’s name, which hosted Leonardo da Vinci briefly in 1500. It is also Florence’s Foundling hospital (L’Ospedale degli Innocenti), a place where children, unable to be cared for by their parents, were abandoned. Much history! Many ghosts!PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 7
DAY 7: 🧭 August 15th, 2023- Samll villages of wonder: ruins, mysteries, unsettling dark history!
Today we leave our hearts in Florence and continue northbound to the spell-bounding city of Venice! First, we visit some of the most spectral villages along the way.
Let us go to the fascinating ruins of Rocca di Maioloa! This haunted village has a strange story attached to it. According to legends, the inhabitants of the town used to practice rituals related to witchcraft called “The Angelic Dance”, leading to a tragedy that destroyed the entire town.PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 8
DAY 8: 🧭 August 16th, 2023- Venice! The city of magic, mirages and mysteries!
Welcome to the enchanting city of Venice, where its beautiful palaces, canals, and music will take your soul away. If that doesn’t, count on its phantoms to finish the job!
Our first stop, after our Venetian breakfast, will be Palazzo Dario. Sitting overlooking a canal is considered one of the most haunted locations in this spectral city. It holds a terrifying story to tell. Local people call it “The House of No Return” because it is believed to eventually kill or ruin all of its owners, as well as anybody that has anything to do with it. Dare we speak its name?A visit and ghost hunt for one of the most haunted abandoned properties in the world, Poveglia Island.
PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 9
DAY 9: 🧭 August 17th, 2023- Venice: A day to Celebrate our Adventure!
Sleep in, travelers, for your Venetian Adventures last night consumed our hearts and souls!
Today we will take on Venice to ourselves for a splendid day of shopping, lurking, and taking in her delights.PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions. 10
DAY 10: 🧭 August 18th, 2023- Arrivederci, Italia mia!
Today we go in different directions, across the world, to return to our home with lasting memories of an adventure we will never forget.
As they say in Italy, "Spero che ci vediamo presto" (We hope we'll see each other soon.)Gallery
Lurking in shadowed vicoli (alleys), peering down from their creepy finestre (windows), crawling on their old ponti (bridges) and nascosto in piena vista (hiding in plain sight) are the phantoms of Italy!
Shari became interested in the paranormal field at a very young age as she experienced many strange and unexplained things.
But it wasn't until the age of 25 that she began to research and investigate the paranormal, because the house she lived in at the time was believed to be haunted. Shari and her family had many frightening experiences there. It was so bad that she was afraid to go into the house alone, not knowing what was going to happen next. That's when she decided to start investigating with her friends and eventually formed a team. Shari wanted to help others who were experiencing paranormal activity so that they would be comfortable living in their homes. Whether for a client or for fun, over the years she has also investigated hotels/inns, historical properties, cemeteries, forts, lighthouses, office buildings, apartment complexes, and restaurants.Double Occupancy: $3,259.00
Includes all in the itinerary (subject to change). Please read all the inclusions/exclusions.Single Occupancy: $3,759.00
Includes the entire itinerary. This is a single occupancy (private room) rate when you do not wish to have a roomie with you.(PLEASE NOTE: We do offer a 12/month payment plan!)