About the show

Take an unprecedented journey through Italy. Soar high above the magnificent peaks of the Alps, to the rural fields of Tuscany, to the breathtaking coastal regions of Umbria and Basilicata, to the romantic canals of Venice to the historical streets of ancient Rome. Bear witness to an inexhaustible reign of castles, fortresses, and places of worship. Glide majestically above breathtaking coasts to secluded romantic bays and picturesque islands. Travel to bustling seaports and millenary towns before heading inland to the productive farmlands and hillside villages in the peaceful countryside seeped in ancient and modern traditions. Magnificent Italia is a true mosaic of cultures, nature, and art revealing three millennia of history.

Tuesday March 17, 2009
Episode #8
WESTERN SICILY: (From Favignana to Agrigento)
Roman and Greek influences are present throughout the largest island in the Mediterranean. With a population of some five million inhabitants, the cities within the island are born and bred by the sea. Visit the port cities made famous by explorers and archaeological sites that depict the past of this great island.

Tuesday March 24, 2009
Episode #9
UMBRIA:
Bordering Tuscany to the West, the il cuor verde d'Italia, which translates to "The Green Heart of Italy," tells a story that is to be treasured by all. Witness the spirituality of Saint Francis and his undying love for nature in this picturesque Central Italian region.

Tuesday March 31, 2009
Episode #10 & #11
TRENTINO:
Take flight over the summits of the Dolomites, an inexhaustible reign of Alpine castles and fortresses of history and contemporary art. Follow in the footsteps of the pioneers of mountaineering where Italian and Germanic legends reverberate amongst the woods and valleys, torrents, impetuous cascades and placid lakes.