INCENTIVE PLANNER
Lazio - Rome
a city where every stone tells a story, every sunset paints history, and every moment becomes eternal. Walk through ancient wonders, taste timeless flavors, and feel the heartbeat of a city that never fades. Rome isn’t just a destination — it’s an experience you’ll never forget.
Veneto - Venice
a city where time drifts on water, beauty floats through every canal, and history whispers through hidden alleys.
Sail into a dream of art, romance, and timeless elegance.
Venice isn’t just a destination — it’s a living masterpiece.
Campania - Naples
a city where the soul of Italy beats strongest, where every street echoes with life, and every flavor tells a story. From the shadow of Vesuvius to the sparkle of the sea, Naples is pure passion and timeless charm. Naples isn’t just a destination — it’s an emotion you’ll carry forever.
Tuscany - Florence
a city where art breathes through every street, where history and beauty are woven into every stone. From the Duomo to the Arno, Florence is a timeless celebration of human genius. Florence isn’t just a destination — it’s the birthplace of inspiration.
Lombardia - Milan
where vibrant city life meets the tranquility of nature. In Milan, innovation and elegance set the pace; on Lake Garda, beauty and serenity steal your breath away.
Together, they offer a journey through style, culture, and timeless landscapes. Milan and Lake Garda aren’t just destinations — they’re the perfect harmony of energy and peace.
Apulia
a land where sun-drenched coastlines, ancient olive groves, and timeless villages tell stories of authenticity and beauty.
From the whitewashed towns to the crystal-clear seas, Apulia is pure Mediterranean soul. Apulia isn’t just a destination — it’s the essence of Italy, untouched and unforgettable.
Liguria - Genova
Genoa and the Cinque Terre — where rugged coastlines meet timeless charm, and every village clings to the cliffs like a painted dream. From the grandeur of Genoa’s maritime past to the colorful serenity of the Cinque Terre, this journey is a feast for the senses. Genoa and the Cinque Terre aren’t just destinations — they’re Italy at its most poetic and alive.
Umbria
Gubbio, Deruta, and Perugia — a journey through the heart of Umbria, where medieval beauty, artisan tradition, and Renaissance soul blend in perfect harmony. Wander ancient streets, admire world-famous ceramics, and breathe in the timeless elegance of Italy’s green heart. These cities aren’t just destinations — they are living chapters of Italy’s most authentic story.
Basilicata - Matera
Matera — a city carved from stone, glowing with history and silence.
From its ancient cave dwellings to breathtaking sunsets over the Sassi, Matera is a journey into the soul of time itself.
Matera isn’t just a destination — it’s a living monument to humanity’s roots.
Calabria - Tropea
Tropea — perched above the sea like a jewel, where turquoise waters meet golden cliffs and sunsets ignite the sky.
With its charming old town and breathtaking beaches, Tropea is the soul of Calabria in its purest form. Tropea isn’t just a destination — it’s a dream bathed in southern light.
Sicily
Eastern Sicily — where myth and reality collide along the shores of the Ionian Sea. In Catania, under the watchful eye of Mount Etna, history smolders in stone. Along the coast, the land of Ulysses and the Cyclops whispers ancient tales through lava cliffs and turquoise waves. This isn’t just a destination — it’s a legendary journey through fire, sea, and timeless beauty.
Sardina
Northern Sardinia — where the sea glows emerald, and luxury meets wild, untouched beauty.
From Olbia to the Costa Smeralda, every cove, breeze, and sunset feels like a secret made just for you. Crystal waters, white sands, and Mediterranean charm define this dazzling corner of paradise. Sardinia’s north isn’t just a destination — it’s the essence of elegance by the sea.
INCENTIVE WEEKENDS
Whether your goal is to reward top-performing employees or boost customer loyalty, we are your experts for creating exceptional, one-of-a-kind experiences, tailored to your investment budget. We take incentive travel beyond motivation, getting real results through rewards.
INCENTIVES PLANNER
Solo Services is among Italy’s most trustfull and successful destination management company (DMC) and receptive tour operator providing a complete range of services for Corp & MICE companies, individuals, groups and VIP travelers visiting ITALY.
We specialize in custom-made trips to most exciting Regional destinations such as Milan & Lakes, Venice, Verona, Florence & Tuscany, Italian Riviera Portofino & Cinque Terre, Umbria Perugia & Assisi, Rome, Bays of Naples, Salerno and Sorrento, Capri, Pompei, Apulia, Basilicata, Matera, Sicily Taormina Palermo Corleone Mafia land, Agrigento, Siracuse, Sardinia & Emerald Coast. We know these places well, and we offer great activities to help our customers have an unforgettable experience.
Solo Services main offices are located in Naples and Rome, with representatives based in all our destinations throughout the country, we combine local knowledge with the strength of our network, and guarantee efficient, high quality services at competitive rates.
Solo Services
offers corporate travel solutions throughout the Italian territory for individuals and groups.
Incentive Groups
Incentive programs are a great way to motivate employees, or show appreciation to customers and loyal clients.
Solo Services will work with you to prepare an appropriate incentive program according to your company’s needs, schedule, and budget.
Meeting & Event Planning
Planning a successful meeting or event requires professional experience. Solo Services offers complete Meeting & Event solutions. From venue selection to housing, our professional staff will take care of every aspect of your upcoming event.
KEY DESTINATIONS
Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Turin, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, Verona, Alps & Dolomites, Portofino, Bologna, Siena & Chianti, Perugia & Umbria, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Apulia, Sardinia, Sicily, Basilicata, Calabria.
SAMPLE DESTINATIONS PLANS
For weekends & Incentives
3/4 nights (4/5 days) replicable in most italian destinations.
Either a corporate event or an incentive travel or meeting
5 ESSENTIAL TIPS
Your objectives and goals: Take into consideration the number of attendees and when you want to plan your event and allow plenty of time for proper planning. Decide what the event is for: – organizing an incentive to reward guests or else special art tours etc.
The budget for your event is a major component when planning a program: deciding all components, from destination to hotel category and activities to include. Having a budget will allow you to line up costs of the different components to avoid unwanted surprises. Keep very close control all along the way and make adjustments as needed to keep final cost within the budget originally planned.
The destination and date: Italy has many different destinations and some are very seasonal and with several logistics to be considered. Just to give you a little help here is a short list:
Rome – Florence – Milan – Venice – Naples – Sicily – Bari (Apulia) these are the cities with the best weather all year round, coming in low season (winter) may save you something and this should be considered, unless your dates have to be connected to the economy of your business market.
Milan lakes – Apulia – Italian Riviera – Italian lakes. All these destinations historically have better enjoyed weather when coming March–April–May–June and September–October–November.
Italian Riviera & Sardinia. Best months are from May to end of September, these have heavy high season. So if you are considering these areas be sure your travel and event program avoids July & August.
Agreement: having the right people around. Start selectingwith your colleagues to find the best travel partner for the M.I.C.E. of yourself.
We are proud to say that since 1970ties we have been behind the scenes to deliver utmost deluxe experience in all Italian destinations for corporate & private events.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• Proper site inspection prior to the program execution
• Group flight schedules and smooth arrival transfers
• Professional assistance and hospitality staff in their hotels
• Good English speaking and/or Keynote Speaker with their space with proper A/V
• Create your meeting program and at the same time make of your program also a cultural & culinary experience
• Welcome cocktail or informal dinner to make everyone feel at ease on arrival
• Use local food, wines and typical restaurants to deliver a real Italian experience
• Create a theme related to the type of award; make a connection with your company message
• Use entertainment carefully selected: Italian performers, live music and original folklore entertainment
• Use quality: quality in every aspect of the program, from transportation to accommodation and services
• Use a photographer and/or video maker. It’s a precious memory and a great communication tool
• Planned activities to get to know the destination where the event takes place, such as art tours, sport activities, team building activities and CSR opportunities
• Unique venues for themed group dinners and/or gala dinner with proper local entertainment
• Corporate gifts from local craftsmen laboratories
• Pre and Post trip options as this is becoming a common feature for some upper scale events.
We look forward welcoming you to Italy for a successful corporate event with your DMC for a perfect destination experience.
WEEKENDS OR INCENTIVES EASY PLANS
Milan 3 Nights 4 Days
Day 1) Arrival transfer to Milan HTL, drop luggage & leisure lunch then start city orientation sightseeing (2/3 hrs) leisure. EVE welcome party and dinner.
Day 2) FD tour to Lake Como, visit & boat ride. After lunch on to Switzerland Lugano for a shopping spree. EVE dinner.
Day 3) FD tour to Stresa on Lake Maggiore, boat ride to Borromean Isolabella island. EVE dinner.
Day 4) Departure TRFS.
Or 1 or 2 nights extensions adding 1 or 2 full days tours by round trips bullet train to Venice and/or Florence back to Milan.
Or yet alternatively 2 nights Venice or Florence with local visits.
Venice 3 nights 4 Days
Day 1) Arrive Venice. Transfer to Venice HTL. EVE tour St. Mark’s square, dinner and gondola serenade.
Day 2) Boat ride to Murano, Burano islands, lunch and independent visit of St. Mark’s Basilica. EVE: dinner or EVENT.
Day 3) p.m. Padua & Prosecco land Valdobbiadene. EVE farewell dinner.
Day 4) Departure TRFS.
• add destinations as 1 or 2 nights Florence or Milan
Florence 3 nights 4 days
Day 1) Arrive Florence APT transfer to HTL, p.m. walking tour. EVE welcome dinner.
Day 2) Pisa/Lucca wine farm lunch or Chianti wine farm lunch, Siena EVE dinner and dine around.
Day 3) Florence sightseeing including Uffizi Art Gallery and Academy for Michelangelo’s David.
Day 4) Dep., TRF to APT.
• Or add 2 nights to Venice, Milan or Naples via Rome visit.
Rome 3 Nights 4 Days
Day 1) Arrival transfers to Rome HTL, EVE dinner and tour of Rome by night.
Day 2) “Imperial” Rome – Colosseum and Roman Forum, p.m. Vatican Museum and St Peter basilica. Dine around.
Day 3) Optional boat ride on Tiber river including lunch on board, EVE Tivoli villa d’Este with farewell dinner party.
Day 4) Departure TRFS or FD bus or FDI bus return to Naples for Capri & Pompei tour RT Rome otherwise overnight in Sorrento peninsula / or 2 addition nights in Amalfi coast & private transfer.
Day 5) Departure transfers to Naples or Rome APT.
Naples (Sorrento) 3 Nights 4 Days
Day 1) Arrival transfers to … p.m. walking tour of city historic centre. EVE pizza party dinner.
Day 2) FD Capri ship and island tour.
Day 3) Sorrento & Amalfi Coast road trip. EVE farewell dinner.
Day 4) Departure TRFS.
Sicily 3/4/5 Nights 4/5/6 Days
Western & Eastern side Archeological, Baroque & Panoramic highlight
Day 1) Arrival transfers Palermo APT to HTL, p.m. city tour, EVE welcome dinner.
Day 2) Monreale Cathedral & Cefalù, EVE dinner.
Day 3) Segesta/Erice & Marsala wine tasting. EVE dinner.
Day 4) Departure transfers from Palermo APT (3N/4D)
or add 2 nights:
Day 4) Depart to Valley of Temples Agrigento, Villa del Casale Piazza Armerina, Taormina. EVE dinner & overnight.
Day 5) Syracuse.
Day 6) Departure from Catania APT.
Apulia Highlights 3/4 Nights 4/5 Days
Day 1) Arrival transfer from Bari APT to downtown Bari hotel, walking tour of city, EVE dinner.
Day 2) FD Exe. Castel del Monte and Trani with olive mill.
Day 3) Alberobello/Matere, EVE dinner and overnight.
Day 4) Departure transfers from Bari APT (3N/4D)
Or add overnight stay in Bari Lecce for full day tour.
Italian Riviera 3 Nights 4 Days
Day 1) Arrive Genova APT transfer to deputed hotel area Rapallo or La Spezia, p.m. orientation tour to Santa Margherita & Portofino, EVE dinner.
Day 2) FD Exe. 5 Terre EVE dinner.
Day 3) FD Pisa/Lucca wine farm lunch, EVE FW dinner.
Day 4) Departure transfers to Genova APT.
• Or add:
Day 4) FD days Pisa & Florence
Day 5) FD Lake Maggiore FW Dinner
Day 6) Departure (or more?)
Sardinia 3 Nights 4 days or more
Northern side – Olbia La Maddalena & Porto Cervo, Emerald Coast and it’s array of deluxe resorts such as Cala di Volpe Hotel & Pevero Golf Club and Ramazzino, Pitreza Hotels with incredible beaches and piers for the most luxurious yachts, will make of this ideal destination for the best incentive travel.
Southern side – Cagliari, Nora, Burumini, Villasimius.
Turin 3 Nights 4 Days
Day 1) Arrival transfers from Turin APT late p.m., city panoramic tour and Egyptian Museum with dinner.
Day 2) Tour skip the line tickets Torino Royal Palace & Sacred Sindone Chapel.
Day 3) Enogastronomic tour of Langhe region – day with a sommelier.
Day 4) Departure transfers.
• Or Tour Monferrato wine & Vermouth and local cheese
• Or Lake Maggiore & Isolabella
• Or full day Stresa & Portofino
Bologna 3 Nights 4 Days
Day 1) Arrive Bologna APT transfer to deputed hotel late p.m., orientation tour of the city, EVE welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 2) Visit Modena, Ferrari Museum & balsamic vinegar with lunch. EVE dine around.
Day 3) Leisure or optional choices full day including lunch:
A) Florence
B) Milan
Evening farewell dinner.
Day 4) Departure transfers OR add a full day to Venice.
Day 5) Departure transfers.
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Napoli: 80125 – Via G.B. Marino, 13A
Telephone: +39 081 593.42.20
Fax: +39 081 239.55.66
Roma: 00192 – Via Giulio Cesare, 71
Telephone: +39 06 92.95.70.49
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AIR TRAVEL TIME: flying via London.
Rome: 2.5hrs; Milan: 1.5; Venice: 1.5; Naples: 2.5
AIRPORTS:.
Rome Flumicino, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Venice Tessera, Naples Capodichino, Bari Karol Wojtyla, Catania Fontanarossa, Palermo Falcone Borsellino, Olbia Costa Smeralda, Florence Amerigo Vespucci
BANKING HOURS:
Monday – Friday 08.30-13.30 & 15.00-16.00
CAPITAL:
Rome
CAR HIRE:
Self-drive car hire available in all major towns.
International companies include: Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Eurodollar
CURRENCY:
Euro
DRIVING:
On the right. Road signs are in kilometres.
Valid,or international, licences required
DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE:
250gm tobacco, one litre of spirits, 2 litres of wine, 50g of perfume
ELECTRICITY:
220 volts, 50 cycles AC , two pinned round plugs
ENTERTAINMENT:
Cultural Evenings, Art Festivals, Theatres
LANGUAGE:
Italian, English widely spoken
IMMUNISATION:
No vaccinations are required – there are no particular health problems
MEDICAL FACILITIES:
Free emergency medical treatment at any hospital. Most brands of manufactured medicines available
PASSPORT / VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Valid passport without visa is required for a stay for up to three months
POPULATIONS:
(end 2000) Rome -3, 693,000 Florence – 402,000 Venice – 309 000
RELIGION:
Roman Catholic Church; services available in most religions
RESTAURANTS:
Italian, International and European
SERVICE CHARGE:
Usually 10% included in hotel and restaurant bills
SHOP HOURS:
09.00-13.00 & 16.00-19.30. Half days – Saturday, closed all day Sunday
SOUVENIRS – BEST BUYS:
Leather goods, High Fashion items, Wine, marquettery
TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
International Dialling code is 00 39, Italy is on the GSM system, and the Integrated Services Network (ISDN). Public payphones accept telecards and coins. A Call Direct Service is available. Off peak hours for international calls: 20.30-07.00
TIME DIFFERENCE:
+ 2 GMT
TIPPING:
Optional / Costumary – 10%/ 15%
TRANSPORT:
Buses – national network
Trains – national network
Taxis – Metered taxis available in all towns
VAT:
22%
WATER:
Normal tap water is safe to drink although bottled water is widely available
Distance Chart
| Months | Average min temp °C | Average Max temp °C |
| January February March April May June July August September October November December | 4 5 7 10 13 17 20 20 17 13 9 5 | 11 13 16 19 23 28 31 31 27 21 16 12 |