City-hopping Casino Royale tour

What: City-hopping Casino Royale tour
By: eShores
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eShores' city-hopping Casino Royale Tour will take you from UK to Nice to Venice to Prague – giving you the chance to experience exciting nightlife, incredible dining and sightseeing.

Visit various Bond locations from "Casino Royale" (2006).

You can see some of them visited by 007 Travelers here:

The front yard of Hotel Splendide in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Body Worlds Exhibition exteriors in Prague, Czech Republic

Bond recovers / Bond and Vesper meet Mr. Mendel in Lenno, Lake Como, Italy

Villa del Balbianello, Lenno, Lake Como, Italy
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10 Nights From £895

Price is a guide for this multi-centre holiday including all your flights and 4 star hotels on B&B.

Itinerary

UK - Nice (Flight) 3 Nights: The first stop on your Casino Royale itinerary is Nice, on the South Coast of France. Nice offers a fantastic start to your trip – with opportunities for watersports in the crystal-clear waters of the French Riviera or exploring local cuisine and architecture inland.

While here, you will take a day trip to Monte Carlo, Monaco – even though it’s not a filming location, the Monte Carlo Casino features heavily in Ian Fleming’s novel. 

Nice - Venice (Flight) 3 Nights: From the sweeping coastline of Nice to the grand canal thoroughfare of Venice – your second stop is a must-see city for history and food lovers. 

Venice appears in Casino Royale when Daniel Craig’s Bond confronts Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) as she escapes into an empty palazzo on the Grand Canal. Wander down to the Fondamenta Vin Castello in the Cannaregio District for the perfect viewing platform.

Optional 4 Night Trip to Lake Como - From an Extra £320pp: After your stay in Venice, you’ll get a direct train from Venice to Milan, where you’ll pick up a hire car and drive to Lake Como (transfers available at a supplement). You’ll spend four nights there, before driving to Milan Airport for a direct flight to Prague to continue the rest of the itinerary.

Venice - Prague (Flight) 4 Nights: Key locations for Casino Royale fans in Prague include Danube House, which was the venue for Bond’s earning of the 00 status at the start of the film, and the library of the Strahov Monastery, which appears as part of the House of Commons.

Your stay in Prague comes with the option of a day trip to nearby Karlovy Vary and Loket – both well-connected with the Casino Royale filming. Karlovy Vary is home to the Grandhotel Pupp, better known as The Hotel Splendide where Bond and Vesper Lynd spend the night. In Loket, you will find the Kaiserbad Spa, an iconic building for Bond fans, as it takes on the role of Casino Royale itself on the big screen.

Prague - UK (Flight) 4 Nights: At the end of your trip, eShores will fly you home direct to the UK.

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007 Filming location: The door to the SPECTRE meeting in Palazzo Cadenza / SPECTRE (2015)

THE DOOR TO THE SPECTRE MEETING IN PALAZZO CADENZA


Bond movie: "SPECTRE" (2015)
Place and location in the movie: Somewhere near Rome, Italy
Actual place and location: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, England
What happens here in the movie: Bond enters to SPECTRE meeting
Visited by 007 Travelers: November 2017

Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

Photo © EON, United Artists, Danjaq LLC

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Daniel Craig spotted watching rugby in Rome, Italy

What: Daniel Craig watching rugby with his dad in Rome, Italy
Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
When: 4 February 2018

Source: Daily Mail
Photos: MEGA, Anthony Watson's instagram, Anthony Joseph's instagram 

Daniel Craig traveled to Rome with his father to watch rugby match Italy vs. England. Later he met some of players of team England.

Daniel Craig and Anthony Watson

Jack Nowell (left), Daniel Craig and and Anthony Joseph

Daniel Craig with his father Tim

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007 Hotel: Hotel Principe Di Savoia

HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA


Location: Milan, Italy
Address: Piazza della Repubblica 17
Bond book appearance: James Bond - The Authorized Biography of 007 (1973)
Visited by 007 Travelers: August 2015



007 Travelers had great cocktails in this wonderful hotel's lobby bar.

Enjoy the true Milanese experience at Hotel Principe di Savoia, where effortless elegance meets timeless tradition.

Dominating Milan’s Piazza della Repubblica, this spectacular landmark building has been the natural home for international travellers and cosmopolitan society since the 1920s. The hotel showcases a winning combination of Old World luxury and the latest technology, overlooking directly onto the new business district of Porta Nuova.

Guests are welcome to use complimentary services, such as the limo transfer to and from the city centre and access to the swimming pool and gym facilities.

The elegantly furnished rooms and signature hotel suites offer an unforgettable stay; the Presidential Suite on the top floor has its own private swimming pool.

Right next is Club 10 Fitness and Beauty Center. Relax with a swim, sauna, steam, luxurious spa treatment, or simply take a seat on the roof terrace for views over the city.
Indulge in the finest classic Italian cuisine and a diverse wine list at our elegant Acanto restaurant overlooking a quiet and romantic Italian garden. For a memorable afternoon tea, while away a leisurely afternoon at Il Salotto.

Celebrated architect and interior designer Thierry Despont has designed an incredibly opulent bar mixing original features with contemporary touches, making The Principe Bar one of Milan’s most popular bars, especially during Milan Fashion Week.

"During fairs that lasted four days he had a double room at Hotel Principe e Savoia. He liked that too. Hotel was stable and precious, bartender poured large doses and knew all rumours of the city. In the bar Bond met a girl, who saved his life. Girl's name was Melissa. She was English, recently divorced and was meeting his Italian lover in Milan. Man had to stay in Rome and girl was obviously lonely. Bond offered her dinner in one of the finest restaurants in Italy - Giannino, by Via Sciesa. They ate artichoke and osso buco alla milanese - and Bond spent a night with her. After grappa and gorgonzola it felt like a perfect ending for a perfect evening.

Lucky for them, they decided to go to Melissa's room. Around four o'clock in the morning there was an explosion in the hotel. Bond's double room was destroyed completely. Carabiniere told afterwards to Bond that the bomb was placed under his bed.

"Luckily I occasionally don't sleep in my own bed", Bond said.

Carabiniere laughed, but before Bond left Milan, he send a golden bracelet with warm thanks to girl. And in this case he thought, there would be a reason to send a bill to the section."

John Pearson: "James Bond, The Authorized Biography of 007" (1973)

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007 Hotel: The Westin Palace, Milan

THE WESTIN PALACE, MILAN


Location: Milan, Italy
Address: Piazza della Repubblica 20
Bond book appearance: Never Send Flowers (1993)
Visited by 007 Travelers: August 2015


A Historic Luxury hotel in Milan traditionally preferred by high society for social events & private celebrations, The Westin Palace Milan since years represents an elegant and sophisticated meeting point for local and international travelers. The 5 star hotel is conveniently located in an up and coming and well connected area of Milan thanks to good access to all the main transportation links.

"So, when they reached the airport and turned in the BMW, she made another call, while Bond got them on to a flight to Milan.

'All set,' Flicka told him. 'We have a booking at the Palace.'

'Oh, you couldn't get us in at the Principe e Savoia?' The Palace in Milan is sister hotel to the Principe, and regarded mainly as a good, but no frills, hotel used by businessmen and provincials in town for one or two nights. The Palace was not noted for being an hotel of the grand school, but a resting place without luxury and with rooms designed in the utilitarian manner.

'I didn't even try the Principe,' she snapped. 'If you want kitsch, overdecorated five-star places, you can go and stay there on your own. Anyway, Bodo will know where to find us.'

'He's repaying your favour?'

'More, he's coming to see us. With information, I hope.'

He did not press for explanations. Already he had learned that Fredericka von Grüsse liked to do things her way, and she would tell him only when she was good and ready. Bond respected that, for he knew it mirrored his own attitude in arcane matters.

They arrived in Milan at a little after six in the evening, and by seven were settled into the Palace, amidst chrome and furnishing which were serviceable, though far from the luxury Bond would have preferred. However, the mini-bar was well stocked, and it was Flicka who suggested that they break out the champagne."

John Gardner: "Never Send Flowers" (1993)

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007 Travel story: Milan (ITALY) 2015, day 3/3

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Monday 3 August 2015


007 Travelers (Pirita, Mika and Little Agent Traveler) had breakfast at Da Vinci hotel´s restaurant. After that we checked out and took our luggage with us. There was still time before our flight back to Finland, so we wanted to see more Milan.

We took a taxi to Principe di Savoia, which is a Bond hotel in Piazza della Repubblica 17, in Bond book "James Bond, the Authorized Biography of 007" (1973). We took a snack and drinks at the awesome lobby of the hotel.

Mika / 007 Travelers

The balcony which explored in the book?

"During fairs that lasted four days he had a double room at Hotel Principe e Savoia. He liked that too. Hotel was stable and precious, bartender poured large doses and knew all rumours of the city. In the bar Bond met a girl, who saved his life. Girl's name was Melissa. She was English, recently divorced and was meeting his Italian lover in Milan. Man had to stay in Rome and girl was obviously lonely. Bond offered her dinner in one of the finest restaurants in Italy - Giannino, by Via Sciesa. They ate artichoke and osso buco alla milanese - and Bond spent a night with her. After grappa and gorgonzola it felt like a perfect ending for a perfect evening.

Lucky for them, they decided to go to Melissa's room. Around four o'clock in the morning there was an explosion in the hotel. Bond's double room was destroyed completely. Carabiniere told afterwards to Bond that the bomb was placed under his bed.

"Luckily I occasionally don't sleep in my own bed", Bond said.

Carabiniere laughed, but before Bond left Milan, he send a golden bracelet with warm thanks to girl. And in this case he thought, there would be a reason to send a bill to the section."

John Pearson: "James Bond, the Authorized Biography of 007"


After visiting Principe di Savoia, other Bond hotel was really close. This was Hotel Palace, which is located at Piazza della Repubblica 20. Bond and Fredericka (Flicka) von Grüsse stay there in John Gardner's book "Never Send Flowers" (1993). Bond also mentions Principe hotel in this context. He would have liked to stay there instead of Palace.

"So, when they reached the airport and turned in the BMW, she made another call, while Bond got them on to a flight to Milan.

'All set,' Flicka told him. 'We have a booking at the Palace.'

'Oh, you couldn't get us in at the Principe e Savoia?' The Palace in Milan is sister hotel to the Principe, and regarded mainly as a good, but no frills, hotel used by businessmen and provincials in town for one or two nights. The Palace was not noted for being an hotel of the grand school, but a resting place without luxury and with rooms designed in the utilitarian manner.

'I didn't even try the Principe,' she snapped. 'If you want kitsch, overdecorated five-star places, you can go and stay there on your own. Anyway, Bodo will know where to find us.'

'He's repaying your favour?'

'More, he's coming to see us. With information, I hope.'

He did not press for explanations. Already he had learned that Fredericka von Grüsse liked to do things her way, and she would tell him only when she was good and ready. Bond respected that, for he knew it mirrored his own attitude in arcane matters.

They arrived in Milan at a little after six in the evening, and by seven were settled into the Palace, amidst chrome and furnishing which were serviceable, though far from the luxury Bond would have preferred. However, the mini-bar was well stocked, and it was Flicka who suggested that they break out the champagne."

John Gardner: "Never Send Flowers" (1993)


After that we traveled to Milan Fair area: The Expo 2015 site is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of Milan, in the municipalities of Rho and Pero, and covers an area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi).

EXPO MILANO 2015

Duration: 1 May - 31 October 2015
Tickets: 39 EUR / adult, 33 EUR / child

Little Agent Traveler / 007 Travelers

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Then it was time to say bye for now, Italy! We traveled back to Finland.

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007 Book location: Teatro alla scala / Never Send Flowers (1993)

Bond book: Never Send Flowers (1993)
Place and location in the book: Teatro alla scala, Milan, Italy
Actual place and location: Teatro alla scala, Via Filodrammatici 2, Milan, Italy
What happens here in the book: Bond and Fredericka von Grüsse take a tour in Teatro alla scala, when searching the villain David Dragonpol
Visited by 007 Travelers: 2015

"Fredericka carried a little pile of leaflets with the name Athens in full view and they walked into the Piazzale San Giornate and towards the wonderful lasade of the opera house, the Teatro alla Scala.

Inside, they joined a tour and admired the building; had the wonderful acoustics demonstrated to them; looked at the statues of Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti and Verdi in the foyer."

John Gardner: "Never Send Flowers" (1993)

La Scala, abbreviation in Italian language for the official name Teatro alla Scala is an opera house in Milan, Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was originally known as the Nuovo Regio Ducale Teatro alla Scala (New Royal-Ducal Theatre alla Scala).

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