2017 italy for north america

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ITALY2017

Things to keep in mind

Suggested Travel ProgramsThe itineraries featured in this brochure serve as an inspiration for a tour that we would be plea-sed to arrange for you if you so wish. However, we will be equally happy to provide you with a tailor-made program that you feel would best suit your needs. All guided tours, attractions, restau-rants and hotels you will find on the following pages can be combined and replaced according to your requirements. Depending on your group’s flight schedule, we may either plan some free time to relax or for shopping or we may arrange an alternative program on arrival and departure day.

Hotel SelectionThe hotels mentioned in this brochure represent only some of the space we have reserved. We have an outstanding selection of group allotments in more than 300 hotels throughout Italy to make sure you find the perfect accommodation.

„ We reserve ourselves the right to accommodate your group in equivalent hotels of the same standard, if exceptional cases occur.”

Tour QuotesTours are quoted in Euro per person sharing a double/twin room. Please note the city taxes are not included and have to be paid directly at the hotel by the guest at the time of check-in. Tariffs depend on the hotel category and the length of stay.Prices are subject to change based on the 2017 trade-show and events calendar. A supplement will apply during trade-shows, bank holidays or particular events.

AvailabilityTours are on request and rates are subject to the availability at the time of booking.Restaurants, wineries, museums etc., are subject to change depending on their seasonal opening days and hours. The GUSTO excursion’s “Specialties of the day“ may vary depending on the area and season.

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South Tyrol and the Dolomites right down to fiery Sicily, our themed

group-tours offer a broad selection of suggested itineraries designed

to inspire you and your customers. Whether it be a guided tour of one

of Italy’s many cultural attractions, exploring its natural beauty and

stunning scenery on foot or by bike, enjoying an amazing opera or sa-

voring culinary delights, we believe the key elements of our tours are

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Each tour will be accompanied by a tour leader who takes care of your group from the beginning to the end of the tour. Being a local expert, he will also point out everything worth knowing when traveling in Italy.

Fixed Group Allocation

Fixed group-allocations in more than 300 hotels (3*, 4* and 5* category) from the Dolomites to Sicily. We make sure you will find the perfect ac-commodation for your group!

Quality -tested Hotels

All our hotels are regularly visited and quality-tested by our experienced contract managers. When choosing a partner hotel, we apply the follow-ing key criteria: value for money, location, room amenities and professio-nal management.

Group Rates from 10 pax

Our group rates are valid for a minimum of only 10 full paying people.

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If you require additional nights or extra services other than the ones inclu-ded in the tours, please contact us for a customized quote. We have a wide selection of hotels and experiences to choose from in order to make yourtour as perfect as possible.

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Why book your package tourin Italy with us?

Tour Franceso ...............................................................................64

Tour Cammino ..............................................................................66

Tour Allelua ...................................................................................68

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Our Brands

Teatro la Venice............................................................................71

Arena Opera Festival 2017 ......................................................72

Placido Domingo Gala Verona .................................................73

Teatro la Scala ..............................................................................74

Behind Casanova‘s mask ...........................................................76

Camelias in bloom Lake Maggiore .........................................77

Wine Festival in Bardolino .......................................................78

Wine Festival in Chianti ............................................................79

Tour Gallo Nero ............................................................................52

Tour Gran Gusto ...........................................................................54

Tour Bacco .....................................................................................56

Tour Salute .....................................................................................58

Tour Mamma Mia .........................................................................60

Tour Lavender ..............................................................................38

Tour Magnolia ...............................................................................40

Tour Rose .......................................................................................42

Tour Violet .....................................................................................44

Tour Mimosa .................................................................................46

Tour Iris ..........................................................................................48

Cinque Terre - Hiking in Liguria ..............................................22

Sorrent Hiking week on the Amalfi Coast............................24

Tuscany - Hiking experience in the Chianti Region ..........26

Sicily - Taormina and marvellous Aeolian Islands ..............28

Noth Lake District by Road Bike .............................................30

Tuscany Treasure by Road Bike ..............................................32

Veneto & Prosecco wine road by Road Bike .........................30

Tour Medici ....................................................................................08

Tour Minerva ................................................................................10

Tour Cupido ...................................................................................12

Tour Federico ................................................................................14

Tour Hercules ................................................................................16

Tour David .....................................................................................18

SOUTH TYROL / AUSTRIA

SillianSt. Jakobs TRENTINO

Brenta Dolomites Madonna di Cam-piglioLevico Terme LAKE GARDA

Riva del GardaLimone sul GardaBardolinoGardaSirmioneSalò

LAKE MAGGIORE

BavenoStresa LAKE COMO

CadenabbiaLecco

VENETO

VeronaPaduaCortina d’AmpezzoVeniceJesolo

FRIULI

LignanoBibioneUdine

LOMBARDY

MilanMantovaCremona

PIEDMONT

TurinAlbaAstiAlessandria

EMILIA ROMAGNA

BolognaRiminiRiccioneSan Marino

LIGURIA

Sanremo Diano Marina AlassioChiavari Santa Margherita Ligure Sestri Levante

TUSCANY

ViareggioForte dei MarmiMontecatini TermeFlorenceRadda in ChiantiColle Val d’ElsaChianciano TermeVolterraSienaGrossetoElba island

UMBRIA

AssisiPerugia MARCHE

Recanati

ABRUZZO

GiulianovaTortoreto

LAZIO

Rome

CAMPANIA

SorrentoNaplesVietriIschia Island

PUGLIA

Polignano a MareOstuniTorre CanneGallipoliVietri sul Mare San Giovanni Rotondo

CALABRIA

Tropea

BASILICATA

Matera

SICILY

TaorminaSiracusaEnnaMessinaCefalùPalermoAgrigentoMazzara del ValloMarsalaAeolien Islands

SARDINIA

Porto CervoCosta SmeraldaSanta Teresa di GalluraCastelsardoAlgheroOristanoCagliariOrosei

FRIULI

TRENTINO

PIEDMONT

EMILIA ROMAGNA

UMBRIA

SARDINIA

MARCHE

BASILICATA

PUGLIA

CALABRIA

TUSCANY

LIGURIA

LOMBARDY

VENETO

LAKE GARDA

CAMPANIA

LAKE MAGGIORE

LAKE COMO

LAZIO

ABRUZZO

MOLISE

SICILY

ALLOTMENTS MAP 6

Allotments Map

A selection of itineraries covering the most popu-

lar Italian destinations: Tuscany, Sicliy, Puglia, the

Lake District, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast and the

famous cultural cities Rome, Florence, Venice and

Milan. Best-selling escorted tour vacations that

can be customized to suit your needs. page 07 to 19

Tour Medici

Day 1: Arrive in RomeTransfer from Rome Airport to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Rome

Day 2: Rome We start our full-day sightseeing tour of Rome accompanied by an English-spea-king guide with an inside visit of the Coli- seum and Roman Forum. Exploring the Va-tican Museums, we will take the beauti-ful spiral staircase and continue through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gal-lery of the Geographical Maps before arri-ving in the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgment by Michelangelo. The tour will end at St. Peter’s Basilica where the famous sculp-ture “La Pieta” by Michelangelo is not to be missed. Hotel in Rome · Meals: B

Our suggestion- Experience Rome’s night time magic en-joying the illuminated scenes at the city’s monuments and a typical dinner in a “Hos-teria Romana”

Day 3: Rome - Assisi - Siena - FlorenceWe take a morning drive to the spiritu-al city of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Fran-cis. First we will visit the Basilica of San-ta Maria degli Angeli, where Francis lo-ved to spend his time and where he died. We then pass by the Temple of Minerva on our way to the Basilica of Saint Fran-cis to admire the famous frescoes of Gi-otto. Lunch at typical rustic restaurant on

the way to Siena. A guided tour of the old-town of Siena takes us to the city’s impo-sing Cathedral and to Piazza del Campo, the seashell-shaped square on which the famous horse-race, „Il Palio“, takes place every year. Hotel in Florence · Meals: B, L

Day 4: Florence Florence’s cathedral dominates the skyline and together with the Bell Tower and the Baptistery forms one of the most magni-ficent art masterpieces in the world. The austerity and beauty of this city, and the pride and determination of the Florenti-ne artists are displayed in a unique way in the Palazzo Vecchio. With a local Eng-lish-speaking guide we will discover the major sites before we have some free time to admire the jewelry stores on Ponte Vecchio or to enjoy an espresso coffee.Hotel in Florence · Meals: B

Day 5: Florence - Padua - River Brenta - Venice Drive by motor coach to the old Universi-ty City of Padua, world-famous as the city of Saint Anthony. A guided walking tour will cover the major sites from the im-pressive Basilica del Santo to the epic Pa-lazzo della Ragione. In the afternoon we will drive along the River Brenta. On its banks we will be able to admire the sump-tuous villas which were built as summer residences for the rich patricians. We then make our way to Venice, we will reach the hotel by boat transfer from the Tronchet-to pier.Hotel in Venice · Meals: B

Magnificent Renaissance

VenicePadua

Florence

Assisi

Rome

SienaMARCHE

VENETO

LOMBARDY

EMILIA ROMAGNA

TUSCANY

UMBRIA

ABRUZZILAZIO

Our suggestion:- Visit the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua and admire some of the most famous and im-portant paintings in Europe, Giotto’s magnificent frescoes of the stories of Mary and Jesus (pre-book your visit with Mi-chelangelo)

Day 6: Venice In the morning we get an introduction to Venice on a guided walking tour exploring the major sights: St. Mark’s square and ba-silica, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal and Rial-to Bridge. In the afternoon we will enjoy a boat ride in the stunning Venetian Lagoon and visit its main islands: Murano – fa-mous for its artistic glass works, Burano – an old fisherman’s island whose buildings are painted in vivid colours and Torcello – once the most populated island, it is a quiet place to relax nowadays.Hotel in Venice · Meals: B

Our suggestions: - Do it like a Venetian… by taking part in a Bacaro tour, an eating and drinking tour that stops off the most traditional osterias- Get the full Italian Opera experience at the famous Fenice Theater (further infor-mation on page 73)

Day 7: Departure Boat transfer from the hotel to Venice Air-port and departure. Meals: B

Rome · Assisi · Siena · Florence · Padua · Venice

7 daysfrom only€ 584,-

CLASSICO 8

Rome

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel in Rome· Transfer from Tronchetto pier to the hotel in Venice (including 1 piece of luggage per person)· Private boat transfer from the hotel in Venice to Venice Airport (including 1 piece of luggage per person)· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotels · 2 nights in Rome · 2 nights in Florence · 2 nights in Venice

Food and Drinks· Welcome drink at the hotel in Rome · 6 buffet breakfasts· 1 lunch in a rustic country trattoria between Assisi and Siena

Experiences and Services· Full-day (6 hrs) guided-tour of Rome with English-speaking guide· Entrance fees at the Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s Basilica

· Entrance fee for Coliseum and Roman Forum· 2-hour tour of Assisi with English speaking guide· Entrance fee in the Basilika of San Francis in Assisi· 2-hour tour of Siena with English speaking guide· 3-hour tour of Florence with English speaking guide· 2-hour tour of Padua with English speaking guide· 2-hour tour of Venice with English speaking guide· Lagoon ride to Murano Burano and Torcello

· Headsets during the sightseeing tours · English-speaking tour escort through-

out the itinerary · Porterage on arrival and departure at

each hotel

The tour does not include· Tips, everything not listed under “our package includes”· City taxes

Our package includes

VERY CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

SEMI-CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

Our Hotels

Dates and prices* between 10-18 pax between 19-30 pax between 31-45 pax

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Sgl. room supp. from € xxx,- € xxx,- € xxx,-

OUR VERY CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

Hotel Valadier 4*Romewww.hotelvaladier.com

Hotel Diplomat 4*Florencewww.hoteldiplomat.net

Hotel Bonvecchiati 4*Veneziawww.hotelbonvecchiati.it

OUR SEMI-CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

Grand Hotel Tiberio 4*Romewww.ghtiberio.com

Hotel Villa Gabriele D‘Annunzio 4*Florencewww.dannunziohotel.it

Hotel Crowne Plaza 4*- Quarto d’AltinoVeneziawww.crowneplazavenezia.it


01.03.-04.01.17 € 989,- € 719,- € 584,-

04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.179,- € 894,- € 746,-

06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.074,- € 799,- € 654,-

08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.179,- € 894,- € 746,-

10.31.-12.20.17 € 989,- € 719,- € 584,-

Sgl. room supp. from € 179,- € 179,- € 179,-

The excursions’ implementation will be adjusted according to the hotels’ location. The services included do not change.

*in € per person in a twin/double room


01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.329,- € 1.039,- € 879,-

04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.694,- € 1.374,- € 1.184,-

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08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.694,- € 1.374,- € 1.184,-

10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.329,- € 1.039,- € 879,-


Florence

Tour Minerva

Day 1: Arrive in Rome Transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Rome · Meals: D

Day 2: Rome With an English-speaking guide we will enjoy an inside visit of the the Coliseum and Roman Forum. We will then explore the Vatican City and the Vatican Museums. Admire the spiral staircase, the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geo-graphical Maps before arriving in the fa-mous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgment by Michelan-gelo. The tour will end with the visit of the St. Peter’s Basilica with its famous sculp-ture “La Pieta’’. Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento Pick-up at your hotel for your departure to Naples by motor coach. Upon arrival in Naples our English-speaking guide will take us on a panoramic walking-tour of the old-town including Piazza del Plebisci-to, Gallery Umberto I and the Royal Palace. Lunch (included) at a pizzeria to taste the authentic Neapolitan pizza! After lunch our journey will continue to Pompeii, the city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 B.C for a guided tour of the archaeological site, before we proceed to the Sorrentine Peninsula.Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula · Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Sorrento - Capri - Anacapri - SorrentoToday’s highlight will be the visit of the is-land of Capri. Leaving Sorrento harbor by boat, we will reach Marina Grande. On the island a local minibus will take us to the center of Capri, the famous Piazzetta and the Augustus Gardens. From here we will enjoy a fantastic view of the Faraglioni cliffs. We will then reach Anacapri, where we will have the opportunity to see the house of the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe (not included) and the Church of San Mi-chele (not included). In the afternoon vi-sit of the Blue Grotto - weather permitting (not included). Return to Sorrento by ferry. Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Sorrento - Positano - Amalfi - Ravello - Sorrento Today we will drive along the stunning Amalfi coast passing by Positano, cha-racterized by narrow alleys and steep staircases. The author John Steinbeck rightly described Positano as “the only vertical place in the world”. In Amalfi we will stop for lunch (not included). Amal-fi is so narrow and steep that the small al-leyways of the town consist of stairways. We will see the Cathedral, the Bell Tower and the “Paradise Cloister”. The highlight of our day will be Ravello. The little villa-ge is located higher up on the coast with breathtaking views of the Coast. We will visit the magnificent Villa Rufolo with its garden, bell tower and courtyard.Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula · Meals: B, D

Discovering southern Italy

Capri

Amal�

Pompeii

Sorrento

Naples

Montecassino

Rome

MOLISE

ABRUZZO

CAMPANIA

LAZIO

Our suggestion:- Dig into the marvels of the Amalfi Coast hiking the “Path of the Gods”, an old mule path that winds along the hillside offering spectacular views

Day 6: Sorrento day at leisure The entire day is free to do as you please. Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula · Meals: B

Our suggestion:- Discover the secrets of traditional Italian cuisine and learn how to prepare delicious Neapolitan dishes in a ½ day cooking class

Day 7: Amalfi - Mt. Vesuvius -Montecassino - RomeThis morning we will get a closer look at one of the few volcanos that are still ac-tive, Mount Vesuvius. By bus we will re-ach Mt. Vesuvius and we will stop at the base of the crater. Visit of the crater (30-min walk each way to the crater). Stop for a light lunch in a restaurant at the foot of the volcano. We will then continue back north to Montecassino. The Abbey was founded in 529 by Saint Benedict. How-ever, Montecassino became famous during WWII. The Abbey made up one section of the 161-kilometre (100-mile) Gustav Line, a German defensive line designed to hold the Allied troops from advancing any further into Italy. Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: DepartureTransfer from the hotel to Rome Airport and departure.Meals: B

Rome · Naples · Pompeii · Capri · Amalfi · Vesuvius


CLASSICO 10

Amalfi

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel in Rome· Departure transfer from the hotel to Rome Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotels · 3 nights in Rome · 4 nights in Sorrento

Food and Drinks· Welcome drink at the hotel in Rome· 7 buffet breakfasts· 3 4-course dinners at the hotel in Rome (drinks not included)· 3 4-course dinners at the hotel in Sorrento (drinks not included)· 1 Lunch in Naples in a traditional pizzeria (drinks not included)· 1 Lunch on Mount Vesuvius

Experiences and Services· Full-day tour of Rome with English speaking guide· Entrance fees at the Vatican Museums, Coliseum and Roman Forum

· 2-hour tour of Neaples with local English-speaking guide· 2-hour tour of Pompeii with local English-speaking guide· Entrance fee to the excavations in Pompeii· Full-day excursion to Capri and Anacapri with English speaking guide· Round-trip ferry ticket Sorrento- Capri-Sorrento· Minibus tour of Anacapri· Entrance fee to “Villa Rufolo” in Ravello· Entrance fee to the crater of Mt. Vesuvius· 1-hour guided tour of the Monastery in Montecassino with English-speaking guide· Entrance fee to the Monastery in Montecassino

· Headsets during the sightseeing tours · English-speaking tour escort throughout

the itinerary · Porterage on arrival and departure at

each hotel

The tour does not include· Tips, everything not listed under „our package includes“· City taxes

Hotel H10 4* Romewww.h10hotels.com

Art Hotel Gran Paradiso 4*Sorrentowww.arthotelgranparadiso.com

Our package includes Our Hotels


01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.224,- € 954,- € 799,-

04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.479,- € 1.194,- € 1.024,-

06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.519,- € 1.234,- € 1.064,-

08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.479,- € 1.194,- € 1.024,-

10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.184,- € 919,- € 764,-



Pompeii

Rome

Tour Cupido

Day 1: Arrive in VeniceBoat transfer from Venice Airport to the hotel. Check-in and rest of day at leisure. Hotel in Venice

Day 2: Venice In the morning we get an introduction to Venice on a guided walking tour exploring the major sights: St. Mark’s square and ba-silica, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, just to name a few. We will spend the afternoon discovering Venice’s hidden corners and secret places at our leisure.Hotel in Venice · Meals: B

Our suggestions: - Do it like a Venetian… by taking part in a Bacaro tour, an eating and drinking tour that stops off at traditional osterias- Get the full Italian Opera experience at the famous Fenice Theater (further informations page 73)

Day 3: Venice - Verona - Lake Garda Boat transfer to Tronchetto where we board our bus bound for Verona. Our tour leader will take us to Piazza Bra’ with its Roman amphitheater, Via Mazzini and other parts of the historical center. We will stop for a visit of the stunning village of Sirmione on Lake Garda with its castle, the Roman ruins and the thermal bath before we continue to the hotel. Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Lake Garda Today we go on a journey of discovery th-rough the unique and bizarre landscape of Italy’s largest lake by bus and by boat.

The narrow north of the Lake Garda is do-minated by the peaks of the Mount Baldo mountain-chain whereas the lake spreads out comfortably in the south. Our tour lea-der will take us on an orientation tour poin-ting out the rich history and beautiful ar-chitecture of the idyllic fishing villages which we will be able to admire from the boat.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B

Our suggestion:- Add 1 day and explore the UNESCO- listed Dolomites! Indulge in a full day excursion in the breathtakingly beautiful mountain range with its hidden valleys, fairy-tale villages and spectacular peaks

Day 5: Lake Garda - Bergamo - Lake Como Our first stop will be in Bergamo surroun-ded by medieval walls. By funicular we will reach the upper old-town and with an English-speaking guide we walk to Piazza Vecchia where the Baptistery, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore with the Colleo-ni Chapel and the Palazzo della Regione create an unique ensemble. We will then continue to the Lake Como area.Hotel on Lake Como · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Lake Como This morning we will tour the old-town of Como and see the Cathedral, the Town Hall and Piazza Cavour. In the afternoon we will reach the village of Tremezzo and visit Villa Carlotta. The Villa boasts a ma-gnificent park of rare plants and art. We continue by boat to Bellagio for a walking tour through the old town.Hotel on Lake Como · Meals: B

Romantic Venice and the north Italian lakes

VeronaVenice

Milan Bardolino

Lake Garda

Bergamo

Como

Stresa

Lugano

LOMBARDY

EMILIA ROMAGNA

TRENTINO

VENETO

TUSCANY

Lake Maggiore

Lake Como

Day 7: Lake Como - Lugano - Lake MaggioreThis morning we will travel to Lugano in Switzerland. Enjoy the Belvedere Garden with camellias, magnolias, many subtropi-cal plants as well as modern works of art. We will continue to Lake Maggiore by bus. By a private boat, we will visit the Borro-mean Islands: Isola Bella, with its Baroque Palace and beautiful garden, and Isola dei Pescatori, a picturesque fishing-village. At the and of the day we will have some free time to stroll through the town of Stresa. Hotel on Lake Maggiore · Meals: B, D

Our suggestion: - Marvel at the beauty of camellias in bloom during the Camellia Festival on Lake Maggiore in spring (further informa-tion on page 76)

Day 8: Lake Maggiore - Milan Today’s excursion will take us to Milan. We will enjoy a 3-hour tour with an Eng-lish-speaking guide, and see the Duomo, the Cathedral, the world-renowned Opera House La Scala and the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. As Milan is also the capital of fashi-on, you will have some time for shopping. Hotel in Milan · Meals: B

Day 9: Departure Transfer from the hotel to Milan Airport and departure.Meals: B

Venice · Verona · Lake Garda · Lake Como · Lake Maggiore

9 daysfrom only€ 1.119,-

CLASSICO 12

Lake Como

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer with boat from Venice Airport to the hotel in Venice, luggage included· Boat transfer from the hotel in Venice to Tronchetto bus parking, luggage included· Departure transfer to Milan Airport from the hotel· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* centrally-located hotels · 2 nights in Venice · 2 nights on Lake Garda · 2 nights on Lake Como · 1 night on Lake Maggiore · 1 night in Milan

Food and Drinks· 8 buffet breakfasts· 1 4-course dinners at hotel on Lake Garda (drinks not included)· 1 4-course dinners at hotel on Lake Como (drinks not included)· 1 4-course dinners at hotel on Lake Maggiore (drinks not included)

Experiences and Services· 2-hour tour of Venice with English speaking guide· Boat cruise on Lake Garda· 2-hour tour of Bergamo with English speaking guide· Round-trip funicular tickets in Bergamo· Boat trip on Lake Como· Private motorboat-ride to the Borromean Islands· Entrance fee to Villa Carlotta· Entrance fee to Isola Bella· 3-hour tour of Milan with English- speaking guide

· Headsets during the sightseeing tours · English speaking tour escort throughout

as per itinerary · Porterage upon arrival and departure

in each hotel


Hotel Bonvecchiati 4*Venicewww.hotelbonvecchiati.it

Park Hotel Gritti 4*Bardolino Lake Gardawww.parchotels.it

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior 4*Como Lake Comowww.hotelbarchetta.it

Hotel Regina Palace 4*Stresa Lake Maggiorewww.regina-palace.it

Hotel 4 Points by Sheraton 4*Milanwww.fourpointsmilan.com



01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.514,- € 1.199,- € 1.119,-

04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.989,- € 1.644,- € 1.424,-

06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.789,- € 1.459,- € 1.249,-

08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.984,- € 1.639,- € 1.419,-

10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.514,- € 1.199,- € 1.119,-



Verona

Tour Federico

Day 1: Arrive in Naples Arrival at Naples Airport and transfer to the hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula. Check-in at the hotel, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure.Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula · Meals: D

Day 2: Capri Island Today’s highlight will be the visit of the is-land of Capri. Leaving Sorrento harbor by boat, we will reach Marina Grande. On the island a local minibus will take us to the center of Capri, the famous Piazzetta and the Augustus Gardens. From here we will enjoy a fantastic view of the Faraglioni cliffs. After a typical lunch with drinks we will reach Anacapri by minibus and visit the house of the Swedish doctor A. Mun-the (not included) and the church of San Michele (not included). Return to Sorrento in the late afternoon.Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula · Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Amalfi Coast and Matera Today we will drive along the stunning Amalfi coast passing by Positano, cha-racterized by narrow alleys and steep staircases. The author John Steinbeck rightly described Positano as “the only vertical place in the world”. In Amalfi we will stop for lunch (not included). Amal-fi is so narrow and steep that the small al-leyways of the town consist of stairways. We will see the Cathedral, the Bell Tower and the “Paradise Cloister”. The highlight of our day will be Ravello. The little villa-ge is located higher up on the coast with breathtaking views of the coast. We will

visit the magnificent Villa Rufolo with its garden, bell tower and courtyard. In the afternoon we will proceed to Matera.Hotel in Matera · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Matera and the Sassi This morning we will visit Matera with its famous “sassi” (stones). This city was built into the hills and ravines made of soft tufa stone. The local people carved their houses right into the “Sassi” or stones, where they lived in cave-like homes. This area is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the afternoon by experiencing this unique city at your leisure. Hotel in Matera · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Alberobello and Grottoes of CastellanaWe spend the morning exploring the town of Alberobello with its unique cone sha-ped “Trulli“ houses made of stones. We will then make our way to the Castella-na Caves, one of the most important tou-rist attractions of Apulia. The underground tunnels are as long as a mile and offer an amazing scenario of stalactites and stalag-mites. We arrive at our hotel in Ostuni la-ter in the day and have time to relax. Hotel in Ostuni · Meals: B, D

Our suggestion:- Discover the Tremiti Islands, a beautiful archipelago of small islands, 40 km off the Gargano Peninsula. A charming sight of rough cliffs, sandy beaches and thick pine woods, surrounded by the pristine Adriatic sea.

Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi and Puglia

Naples

Sorrento

Castel del Monte

Castellana

Ostuni

Lecce

Alberobello

Matera

PUGLIACAMPANIA

CALABRIA

BASILICATACapri

Day 6: Lecce and Otranto We start off our day with a guided tour of Lecce, also called the “Florence of the South”. The magnificent baroque buildings, palaces, churches and the ancient am-phitheater make this city truly unique. Our next stop will be in the Salice Salentino wine area where we will visit the oldest wine cellar of this region. We then make our way to Otranto, a seaside town close to the easternmost point of Italy. Otran-to’s most important attraction is the 12th century mosaic in the town’s Romanesque cathedral.Hotel in Ostuni · Meals: B, D

Our suggestion:- Discover the secrets of traditional Italian cuisine and learn how to prepare delicious Apulian dishes in a ½ day cooking class at an authentic Apulian farmhouse “Masseria”

Day 7: Castel del Monte and Napoli Today’s excursion will take us on a fas-cinating journey through time following the footsteps of Frederick II to Castel del Monte. The world-famous Norman Castle, which dominates the surrounding country-side from a hilltop, was built in an octago-nal shape with eight octagonal towers in-serted on each of the eight corners. It is one of the best preserved medieval cast-les in Southern Italy. After a guided tour of the castle we will proceed to Naples.Hotel in Naples · Meals: B, D

Day 8: Departure Transfer to the airport and departure.Meals: B

Naples · Amalfi Coast · Matera · Alberobello


CLASSICO 14

Matera

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Naples Airport to the hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula· Departure transfer from the hotel in Naples to Naples Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 3*/4* hotels · 2 nights on the Sorrentine Peninsula · 2 nights in Matera · 2 nights in Ostuni · 1 night in Naples

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· 1 welcome drink at the hotel on arrival day· 7 4-course dinners at the hotels· 1 typical lunch in Capri· 1 wine tasting with snacks in Salento

Experiences and Services· Full day excursion to Capri and Anacapri with English speaking guide · Round trip ferry ticket Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento· Minibus tour of Anacapri· Entrance fee Villa Rufolo in Ravello· 2-hour city guide in Matera · Entrance fee Castellana Grottoes· 2-hour city guide in Lecce· Entrance fee Castel del Monte

· Headsets during the sightseeing tours · English speaking tour escort throughout

the itinerary · Porterage upon arrival and departure in

each hotel

The tour does not include· Tips and everything not listed under „our package includes“· City taxes

Arthotel Gran Paradiso 4*Sorrento www.arthotelgranparadiso.com

Hotel Sassi 3*Materawww.hotelsassi.it

Hotel Monte Sarago 4*Ostuniwww.hotelmontesarago.it

Grand Hotel Oriente 4*Napoliwww.grandhoteloriente.it



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Alberobello

Capri

Tour Hercules

Day 1: Arrive in Catania - Taormina Transfer from Catania Airport to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Taormina · Meals: D

Day 2: Taormina - Etna - Taormina Today’s excursion will take us to Mount Etna, Europe‘s highest active volcano, and its Silvestri crater. Depending on weather conditions, we may join the optional (not included) excursion by jeep with a guide up to the summit craters on over 9500 feet. In the afternoon we will have time at leisure in Taormina, before we visit the Greek Theater here.Hotel in Taormina · Meals: B, D

Our suggestion: - Learn to cook authentic Sicilian food: Cu-linary Home Cooking Class with Caterina

Day 3: Taormina - Syracuse - Ortigia - Syracuse - TaorminaFirst we will travel to Syracuse, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece and visit the Amphitheater and the “Ear of Dionysius”, before we continue to the Or-tigia Peninsula ,where we stroll through narrow streets and reach Piazza Archime-de with its palaces dating back to the XIV

and XV centuries. The impressive cathe-dral’s columns originally came from tem-ples in Athens. At the end of the day we will have time to relax in Syracuse. Hotel in Taormina · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Taormina - Savoca - Forza d‘ Agrò and Castelmola (“In the footsteps of the Godfather”) Today’s excursion will take us to explo-re the villages of Savoca and Forza D’An-gro’ where several scenes from the Francis Ford Coppola film “The Godfather” were shot. Free time for lunch (not included). We then travel to Castelmola, with bre-athtaking views of Taormina and taste the typical “Vino di Mandorle” (sweet aroma-tic liquor). Hotel in Taormina · Meals: B, D

Our suggestion:- Take an easy walk from the hilltop town of Castelmola down to Taormina, enjoy the amazing view along this scenic route inha-ling the scent of the Mediterranean

Day 5: Taormina - Piazza Armerina - Val-ley of the Temples - AgrigentoWe enjoy a visit of Piazza Armerina and the ancient Roman residence Villa del

Art, food and traditions of Sicily

Syracuse

Etna

Monreale

AgrigentoPiazza Amerina

Ortigia

Taormina

Catania

Savoca

SICILY

Palermo

Trapani

Erice

Casale, with its 3500 square meters of flo-or-mosaics. Free time for lunch (not inclu-ded) in Agrigento, before we proceed to the UNESCO listed archeological site Val-ley of the Temples. The perfectly preser-ved Temple of Concordia is particularly impressive. Hotel in Agrigento · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Agrigento - Trapani - Erice - Palermo We start our journey in Trapani discover-ing the ancient salt plants along the road to Erice. Strolling the medieval streets of this stony hilltop town we will be impres-sed by its mighty medieval walls and re-markable number of churches. Here we will sample a traditional almond pastry in a bakery. On the way to Palermo we will stop in a winery for a wine-cellar visit and typical dinner.Hotel in Palermo · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Palermo - MonrealeWe begin our journey in Palermo explo-ring the Norman Cathedral and the Nor-man Palace (entrance fee included) with the Cappella Palatina (entrance fee inclu-ded) and its golden mosaics. The excursion will continue to the hills outside Palermo where we will visit the Abbey of Monreale (entrance fee included).Hotel in Palermo · Meals: B, D

Day 8: Departure Transfer to Palermo Airport and departure.Meals: B

Taormina · Etna · Palermo · Cefalù


CLASSICO 16

Taormina

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Catania Airport to the hotel in Taormina · Departure transfer from the hotel to Palermo Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotels · 4 nights in Taormina · 1 night in Agrigento · 2 night in Palermo

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· 4 4-course dinners in Taormina · 1 3-course dinner in Agrigento · 1 3-course dinner in Palermo· Tasting of a traditional almond pastry · Wine-tasting and traditional dinner in Alcamo

Experiences and Services· Full-day tour of Taormina and Etna with English speaking guide

· Entrance fee to the Greek theater· Mini-bus for excursion to Castelmola· 5-hour tour of Siracuse and Ortigia with English-speaking guide· Entrance fee to the archaeological site in Siracusa· Entrance fee to Villa del Casale· 2-hour tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento with English-speaking guide· Entrance fee Valley of the Temples· 5-hour tour of Palermo and Monreale with English-speaking guide· Entrance fee Norman Palace in Palermo· Entrance fee Cappella Palatina· Entrance fee Abbey in Monreale


the tour · Porterage upon arrival and departure at

each hotel


Hotel Elihotel 4*Sant’Alessio -Taormina areawww.elihotel.net

Hotel Baia di Ulisse 4*Agrigentowww.baiadiulisse.com

Hotel Domina Coral Bay 4*Palermowww.dominacoralbaysicilia.com



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Palermo

Etna

Tour David

Day 1: Arrive in RomeTransfer from Rome Airport to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Rome · Meals: D

Day 2: RomeWe discover the city with a full day English-speaking guided sightseeing tour including an inside visit of the Coliseum and Roman Forum. In the afternoon we will explore Vatican City and the Vatican Museums with their beautiful spiral stair-case, the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps. Admire the Sistine Chapel with the Last Judgment by Michelangelo. The tour will end in St. Peter’s Basilica with a stop at the sculp-ture “La Pieta” by Michelangelo. After an evening stroll by the illuminated Trevi fountain and Spanish steps we will enjoy a traditional dinner in a “Hosteria Romana”.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Rome - Siena - Chianti ValleyWe begin today’s journey in Siena and en-joy a guided tour exploring the city’s cen-ter with the marvelous Piazza del Cam-po, the seashell-shaped square on which the famous horse race “Il Palio” takes pla-ce. After having admired Siena’s beautiful Gothic cathedral, we proceed to the Chia-nti region, a hilly landscape filled with oli-

ve-groves, cypresses, vineyards and pa-laces. We will stop at a winery for a wi-ne-tasting with snacks.Hotel in the Chianti area · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Chianti Area - San Gimignano -Volterra - RapalloWe travel to San Gimignano, the town sur-rounded by towers, whose medieval lay-out has largely remained intact and this is why it is also known as the „Manhattan of Tuscany“. We continue on to the alabaster city of Volterra for a visit of the historical center. On request an alabaster workshop can be visited. Hotel in Rapallo · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Rapallo - Pisa - Carrara Marble QuarryIn Pisa we join a local expert for a guided tour of the main attractions: the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the famous Leaning To-wer (outside visits). In the afternoon we travel to Carrara and explore a marble quarry. Michelangelo used this marble to create his masterpieces. This area is also famous for the lardy bacon of Colonna-ta. We will then visit a “Larderia”, a facto-ry producing this specialty, and taste this delicacy.Hotel in Rapallo · Meals: B, D

Tuscany and Cinque Terre

LOMBARDYVENETO

Pisa

Poggibonsi

Rapallo

Cinque TerreCarrara

Volterra

San Gimignano

Siena

Florence

Rome

EMILIA ROMAGNA

TUSCANY

LAZIO

UMBRIA

MARCHE

Our suggestion:- Enjoy a one day culinary experience! Take part in a cooking class and discover everything about the aromatic basil leaves

Day 6: Rapallo - Cinque TerreToday we enjoy a full day excursion to the Cinque Terre. Our journey begins with a train ride from Levanto to Riomaggiore, where we admire the multicolored houses facing the sea and the small square. We then reach Manarola by boat, one of the most romantic villages of the area set on a high rock 70 meters above the sea. By boat we travel on to Monterosso, the lar-gest of the five villages. It features ama-zing beaches, crystal clear waters and beautiful reefs. Return to Levanto by train.Hotel in Rapallo · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Rapallo - FlorenceFlorence’s cathedral dominates the skyline and together with the Bell Tower and the Baptistery forms one of the most magni-ficent art masterpieces in the world. The austerity and beauty of this city, and the pride and determination of the Florenti-ne artists are displayed in a unique way in the Palazzo Vecchio. With a local Eng-lish-speaking guide we will discover the major sites before we have some free time to admire the jewelry stores on Ponte Vecchio or to enjoy an espresso coffee.Hotel in Florence · Meals: B, D

Day 8: DepartureTransfer from the hotel to Florence Airport and departure.Meals: B

Rome · Siena · San Gimignano · Cinque Terre · Florence


CLASSICO 18

Tuscany

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel in Rome· Departure transfer from the hotel to Florence Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per the itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotels · 2 nights in Rome · 1 night in the Chianti area · 3 nights in Rapallo · 1 night in Florence

Food and Drinks· Welcome drink at the hotel in Rome· 7 buffet breakfasts· 1 4-course dinner at the hotel in Rome· 1 typical dinner in Hosteria Romana· 1 4-course dinner at the hotel in the Chianti area · 3 4-course dinner at the hotel in Rapallo · 1 4-course dinner at the hotel in Florence· Wine tasting with snacks in the Chianti area· Visit to a “Larderia” with tasting of Colonnata bacon

Experiences and Services· Full-day tour of Rome with a local English speaking guide· Entrance fees at the Vatican Museum, Coliseum and Roman Forum· 2-hour tour of Siena with a local English speaking guide· 2-hour tour of Pisa with a local English speaking guide· Visit to a Marble quarry in Carrara· Full day excursion to the Cinque Terre · Train-ride Levanto-Riomaggiore· Boat-ride Riomaggiore - Manarola - Monterosso· Train-ride Monterosso-Levanto· 3-hour tour of Florence with a local English speaking guide


the itinerary · Porterage on arrival and departure at

each hotel


Hotel Courtyard Rome Central Park by Marriot 4*Romewww.marriott.com

Hotel Toscana Ambassador 4*Poggibonsiwww.toscana-ambassador.it

Hotel Europa 4*Rapallowww.gruppoplinio.it/europahotel

Hotel Villa Gabriele D’Annunzio 4*Florencewww.dannunziohotel.it

Our package includes Our HotelsRome · Siena · San Gimignano · Cinque Terre · Florence


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Pisa

Cinque Terre

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Cinque Terre

Day 1: Sestri Levante Arrival transfer from the Airport to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: D

Day 2: Hike to Santa Margherita, Portofino and San Fruttuoso Our excursion will start by train to San-ta Margherita and from there will board the boat to Portofino. The colorful houses that lay around the lovely bay will greet us on our arrival in Portofino. We will walk along the promenade and through the pretty vegetation until the bay of San Fruttuoso where the hike gets a little stee-per. By boat we will reach Camogli, a lo-vely harbor town with intricate alleys. Re-turn by train to the hotel.Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: B

Day 3: Punta Manara and Pesto cooking-class This pretty scenic hiking-path starts in Sestri Levante and goes to Punta Manara. After our ascent we will reach the crest of Mandrella from which we can enjoy a panoramic view over Sestri Levante and the Petronio Valley. Our hike on this lo-vely path will take an hour and you will be accompanied by birds‘ singing and Me-diterranean woods. Several hikingtrails leave from Punta Manara, a promonto-ry located 590 feet a.s.l. with a panora-mic view over the Gulf of Tigullio. Here you will see the remains of an old mili-tary structure and by climbing the stone steps you will reach the 16th century to-

wer that lies 853 feet above the sea. From Punta Manara you will continue to Riva Trigoso and from there over Monte Ca-stello back to Sestri Levante where a pe-sto cooking-class awaits you. At the end of the lesson you will have the chance to ta-ste your home-made pesto-sauce served with pasta. Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: B, L

Day 4: The Charming Cinque Terre We will reach Monterosso by train. From there we will begin our hike towards Ver-nazza. After a steep ascent up steps (ca. 45 minutes) we will reach a height of ca. 650 feet. We will then walk on a nar-row trail and reach Vernazza by descen-ding steps (ca. 2 hours). From Vernazza we will continue to Corniglia passing by oli-ve groves and vineyards. After visiting the village we will continue by boat to Rio-maggiore. After a walk through the old al-leys we will return by train to Sestri Le-vante. Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: B

Note: The majority of this itinerary is on nar-row trails and rocky steps. Steady feet and no fear of heights are necessary. On requ-est an alternative itinerary by train from Monterosso to Vernazza is available

Day 5: Riomaggiore and PortovenereToday we will travel by train to Riomag-

Hiking in Liguria

LOMBARDEI

Sestri Levante

Santa Margherita

San Fruttuoso

Genoa

Porto�no

Riomaggiore

Portovenere

LIGURIA

EMILIA ROMAGNA

TUSCANY

giore and take one of the most dramatic trails on the coast. We will enjoy a pret-ty panoramic view over the Cinque Terre, passing by impressive vineyards, and hike to Campiglia with view over La Spezia and its Gulf. We will then descend to Portove-nere. Return by boat to Vernazza and by train to Sestri Levante.Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: B

Note: Steady feet and no fear of heights are re-quired. Ascend and descend via many steps, and sometimes over slippery rocks.

Day 6: Genoa Many explorers used Genoa as a starting point to discover new places. Genoa is not only famous for its harbor but also for its palaces and museums where priceless treasures and works of art can be found. The composer, Richard Wagner, once wrote that “Genoa is indescribably beau-tiful, magnificent and quite distinctive“. In the afternoon you will have free time for shopping or a visit to the Aquarium, the largest in Europe (optional).Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: B

Day 7: Day at leisureDay at leisure.Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: B

Day 8: Sestri LevanteTransfer from the hotel in Sestri Levante to the Airport. End of services.Meals: B


Santa Margherita · Portofino · Riomaggiore · Portovenere

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1150 feet 3 h

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Cinque Terre

Transportation and Hotels· Transfer from Genoa GOA Airport to the hotel in Sestri Levante· Transfer from the hotel in Sestri Levante to Genoa GOA Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary · 7 nights at 4* Hotel Vis a Vis in Sestri Levante (or similar)

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· 1 welcome drink· 1 3-course dinner on arrival day · Pesto-making cooking-class including lunch (pasta, glass of wine, and jar of pesto sauce) (day 3)

Experiences and Services· English-speaking trekking-guide for the excursion to Santa Margherita, Portofino and San Fruttuoso (day 2)· Train-ride Sestri Levante-Santa Marghe- rita and back from Camogli (day 2)· Boat-ride Santa Margherita-Portofino (day 2)· Boat-ride San Fruttuoso-Camogli (day 2)· English-speaking trekking-guide for the excursion to Punta Manara (day 3)· English-speaking trekking-guide for the



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Hotel Vis a Vis 4* Sestri Levantewww.hotelvisavis.it

excursion to the Cinque Terre (day 4)· Entrance to the Cinque Terre Park (day 4)· Train-ride Levanto-Monterosso and back from Riomaggiore (day 4)· Train-ride Corniglia-Manarola (day 4)· Boat-ride Manarola-Riomaggiore (day 4)· English-speaking trekking-guide for the excursion to Riomaggiore and Portove- nere (day 5)· Train-ride Levanto-Riomaggiore and back from Vernazza (day 5)· Boat-ride Portovenere-Vernazza (day 5)· 3-hour tour of Genoa with English- speaking guide (day 6)

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Additional services· Tour escort troughout the tour per day incl. overnight stay € 300· Pick up at the airport on arrival day € 150

Portofino

Genoa

Sorrento

Day 1: Transfer from Naples Airport to the hotel in SorrentoArrival transfer from the Airport to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: D

Day 2: Capri Today we will visit Capri. We will take the boat from the port of Sorrento. Trans-fer by minibus or cable car to the famous “Piazzetta” and then hike on a panoramic trail leading us to the Faraglioni cliffs. We will continue to the Roman Cave of Mater-mani. Taking a long flight of steps we will reach the Natural Arch, an imposing Pale-olithic sculpture and one of nature‘s most beautiful spectacles on the island. At the end of our hike, we will have a relaxing break in one of the elegant cafes in the old town. Back to Sorrento by boat.Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: B, D

Day 3: View point San Costanzo andPunta Campanella Hike from Termini to the view-point of San Costanzo with its small chapel and ad-mire the Gulf of Naples, Salerno, the Amal-

fi Coast and Mount Vesuvius. We will then descend to Punta Campanella, the peak of the Sorrento Peninsula. Lunch-break in the shade of the watchtower with a view of Capri. We will continue on the path and reach the beach of Cala di Mitigliano (don‘t forget your bathing suit). Return to Sor-rento by bus.Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Valley of the Mills Today we will travel to Agerola by bus. From there we will hike along the old mu-le-track to the Valley of the Mills passing by waterfalls and thick vegetation. Many ruins of old paper mills can also be found on the river-shore. Our hike will end in Amalfi where we will visit the Paper Mu-seum. After a relaxing coffee-break by the harbor we will return by bus to the hotel.Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Excursion on Mount Vesuvius and PompeiiA geologist-guide will take us up and

Hiking week on the Amalfi Coast

CAMPANIA

Sorrento

Capri

Termini

Amal�

Positano

Naples

Pompeii

Castellmare

around the edge of the Vesuvius crater. We will be taken by coach to the entrance of the Vesuvius National Park which lies at 1000m. From this point, we will start our hike around the crater, which offers views down into the volcano itself. Our guide will take us to the „Fumarol zone“ which has a constant temperature of 75°C, and further along the rim of the crater un-til we return to our starting point. In the afternoon we will reach Pompeii, the city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Ve-suvius in 79 B.C for a guided tour of the archaeological site, before we go back to Sorrento.Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: B, D

Note: This tour is not recommended for guests suffering from asthma, vertigo or heart-conditions.

Day 7: Path of the Gods Today you will hike on the path of the Gods, set between the sky and the sea with a wonderful view. The hiking-path goes from Bomerano to Nocelle. You will enjoy your packed lunch on a panoramic terra-ce. Afterwards you will descend to Positano for an ice cream break before jumping back on the bus and returning to Sorrento. Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: Naples Transfer to the Airport. End of services.Meals: B


Capri · Baia di Ieranto · Pompeii · Mt. Vesuvius · Amalfi

ACTIVO 24

1150 feet 5 h

1000 feet 4 h

1600 feet 3 h

100 feet 4 h

1250 feet 3,5 h

Amalfi Coast

Transportation and Hotels· Transfer from Naples NAP Airport to the hotel in Sorrento· Transfer from the hotel in Sorrento to Naples NAP Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· 7 nights in the Sorrento area

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· 7 4-course dinners in Sorrento· 2 Packed lunch (day 3 and 7)

Experiences and Services· English-speaking trekking-guide for the excursion to Capri (day 2)· Excursion to Capri (including return transfer from the hotel to the harbor in Sorrento, return boat-ride Sorrento- Capri, return transfer Capri harbor to the Piazzetta) (day 2)· English-speaking trekking-guide for the excursion to the Nature Reserve of Punta Campanella (day 3)· English-speaking trekking-guide for the excursion to the Valley of the Mills (day 4)



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Arthotel Gran Paradiso 4* Sorrentowww.arthotelgranparadiso.it

· Entrance to the Paper Museum in Amalfi (day 4)· Guided visit of the Pompeii excavations including entrance (day 5)· English-speaking trekking-guide for the excursion to Vesuvius and Pompeii (day 6)· Entrance to the Vesuvio Park (day 6)· English-speaking trekking-guide for the excursion to the Path of the Gods (day 7)

· 1 pair of ACTIVO-hiking poles per person · Porterage on arrival and departure at the hotel· Headphones throughout the tour


Additional services· Tour escort troughout the tour per day incl. overnight stay € 300· Pick up at the airport on arrival day € 150

Mt. Vesuvius

Florence

San Gimignano

Montalcino

Siena

Monte�oralle

San Cresci

Poggibonsi

EMILIA ROMAGNA

UMBRIA

TUSCANY

Tuscany

Day 1: Chianti area Arrival transfer from the airport to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: D

Day 2: The secrets of Chianti Through the vineyards of Chianti, our trail will cross the Pesa River and takes us past the Romanic church of Santa Maria Novel-la and further to Volpaia, an impressive medieval village. Time seems to stand still here, the fort was built in the 11th cen-tury and its rustic residential houses are treasured like ancient jewels. After an in-vigorating break at Paola’s cosy Bar Ucci we will hike downhill through vineyards overlooking Radda until we arrive at the coach, which will take us to the old part of town.Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Urban trekking in Florence Florence’s cathedral dominates the skyline and together with the Bell Tower and the Baptistery forms one of the most magni-ficent art masterpieces in the world. The austerity and beauty of this city, and the pride and determination of the Florenti-ne artists are displayed in a unique way in the Palazzo Vecchio. With a local Eng-lish-speaking guide we discover the ma-jor sites before we will sample the typi-cal Tuscan sweet wine, Vin Santo, in a local wine bar. Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Greetings to the Etruscans - Montefioralle and San Cresci The triangular square of the pretty wi-ne-town of Greve in Chianti will be the starting-point of our hike. A 30-minute walk will take us past the wonderful hills covered in vineyards to the medieval vil-lage of Borgo Montefioralle, which was the first Etruscan settlement in the Chian-ti area and a fortified castle. The Sieni fa-mily runs a small but much appreciated winery in this medieval village, where we will enjoy a glass of Chianti and a small snack. We then continue to the Roma-nic church of San Cresci, built in 963, and along a graveled path we will reach Zano and eventually get back to Greve. Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: The Franks Road in Colle Val d’Elsa and San Gimignano From Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio in Colle Val d’Elsa we will hike over graveled roads, farm roads and gentle hills. The old Franks Road traveled by the Archbishop of Can-terbury on his pilgrimage to Rome in 990 takes us to San Gimignano, famous for its Vernaccia wine. We will take a break to ta-ste some local wine and Tuscan specialties before we reach San Gimignano, the “Me-dieval Manhattan”.Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: B, L, D

Hiking experience in the Chianti Region

Day 6: Urban trekking in Siena In Siena a guided tour of the historical cen-ter awaits you. The highlight is the Piaz-za del Campo, the seashell-shaped square on which the famous horse-race, the Pa-lio, takes place each year. Another site not to be missed is the imposing Cathedral. You can enjoy walking up and down the narrow streets of Siena discovering something new around every corner. Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: B, D

Day 7: The Abbey of Sant’Antimo and Montalcino This morning we board our coach bound for the Abbey of Sant’Antimo, one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches of Tuscany, which is set in a lovely hilly land-scape surrounded by cypresses and olive trees. We then follow the road that takes us through woods, olive groves and gentle hills admiring the pretty views of the d’Or-cia Valley and Mount Amiata. After a short break, we will travel to Montalcino by coach, where we will taste one of one of the most appreciated wines in the world, the Brunello. Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: B, D

Day 8: Chianti area Departure transfer from the hotel to the Airport. End of services.Meals: B


Florence · San Gimignano · Siena · Montalcino

ACTIVO 26

1300 feet 3,5 h

2000 feet 3 h

1300 feet 5 h

850 feet 3 h

Transportation and Hotels· Transfer from Florence FLR Airport to the hotel in Chianti area· Transfer from the hotel in Chianti area to Florence FLR Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· 7 nights at 4* Hotel Villa San Lucchese in Poggibonsi (or similar)

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· 7 3-course dinner at the hotel· Typical meal at Paola’s in Volpaia· Wine-tasting of Vin Santo (day 3)· Wine-tasting with snack in San Cresci (day 4)· Vernaccia wine-tasting with snack in San Gimignano (day 5)· Wine tasting of Brunello di Montalcino (day 7)



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08.31.-09.30.17 € 1.524,- € 1.309,- € 1.189,-

10.01.-10.31.17 € 1.349,- € 1.139,- € 1.019,-



Hotel Villa San Lucchese 4*Poggibonsiwww.villasanlucchese.com

Experiences and Services· English-speaking trekking-guide for excursion from Radda in Chianti to Volpaia (day 2)· 3-hour city tour of Florence with English speaking guide (day 3)· English-speaking trekking-guide for excursion to Montefioralle and San Cresci (day 4)· English-speaking trekking-guide for excursion to San Gimigano and Colle Val D’Elsa (day 5)· 3-hour tour in Siena with English speaking guide (day 6)· English speaking trekking-guide for excursion to Sant’Antimo and Montalcino (day 7)

· 1 pair of ACTIVO-hiking poles per person· Porterage on arrival and departure at each hotel· Headphones throughout the tour


Florence Siena

San Gimignano

Taormina

Syracuse

Catania

Lipari

Salina

Stromboli

CALABRIA

SICILY

Mt. Etna

Sicily

Day 1: Transfer from the Airport to the hotel in Taormina Arrival transfer from the airport to the ho-tel. Rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Taormina area · Meals: D Day 2: In the footsteps of “The Godfather“ and Taormina Today’s hike will start in Forza D’Agro’ and will take us to the pretty area of Savoca, filming location of the “Godfather” movies. We will enjoy our packed lunch overlook-ing the sea, before we continue our walk to the much loved seaside resort Taormi-na. We may either take a stroll or simply enjoy a cappuccino or ice cream in one of the many cafés. Along Via del Greco we reach Taormina’s most famous landmark: the Greek Theater with spectacular views of the sea and Mt. Etna.Hotel in Taormina area · Meals: B, D

Day 3: The crater of Mt. Etna The destination of today’s excursion is the impressive Etna Volcano. We will reach the cable-car station at the Silvestri Crater - at 6.233 feet - by bus and take the cable car to 7.874 feet. Jeeps then take us to the edge of the crater, where we start hiking through the bizarre landscape forged by the 2002 lava eruption to the Lava Grotto-es. We continue along the path which of-fers breathtaking views of the sea. Later on we will stop at a vineyard to taste some of the typical wines of the region.Hotel in Taormina area · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Syracuse and hike through the Archaeological Park We spend the morning exploring the Greek past of Southern Sicily in the Archaeologi-

cal Park „ Neapolis „ in Syracuse. We then make our way to the old town of Syracuse and the Ortigia peninsula that will certa-inly fascinate you. We may stroll through the winding streets, visit the Baroque Cathedral or enjoy a snack or ice-cream. In the afternoon we will experience the Na-ture Reserve on the River Cyane admiring this enchanting area on a cruise. Hotel in Taormina area · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Transfer to Aeolian Islands Morning at leisure. Early in the afternoon we leave our hotel headed for our next destination. From the port of Milazzo we will sail past the island of Vulcano to the main island of Lipari. The hotel is a 10 mi-nute walk from the pier (louggage service included).Hotel in Lipari · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Salina Island After disembarking at Salina island, a ser-vice bus will take us from the port to the trail head of our hike. A visit to Monte Fossa, 962 m above sea level will defini-tely be a highlight. Starting in Valdichie-sa near the pilgrimage church of Madonna del Terzito, we will be admiring the stun-ning scenery along the way. Be sure to bring your camera, you won’t ever see such a breathtaking nature again!Hotel in Lipari · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Panarea and Stromboli by Night Morning at leisure. Early in the after-noon we start our boat trip to the island of Stromboli, stopping at the small island of Panarea, a little jewel of nature. On Stromboli we start our hike to the western side of the magnificent volcano. If we are

Eastern Sicily - Taormina and marvellous Aeolian Islands

lucky, we might be able to experience the spectacle of an eruption. By sunset a boat will take us to the “Sciara del fuoco” where we will enjoy the impressive view of the lava- flow. We return to Lipari around 10 pm and will be served a light dinner on board on our way back.Hotel in Lipari · Meals: B, D

Day 8: morning at leisure - Vulcano Island in the afternoon Morning at leisure. Early in the afternoon we will board a ship bound for Vulcano, the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands. Our hike up to the top of the crater starts directly at the port. The Vulcano lava cave is a reminder of the last big eruption which occurred between 1888 and 1890. Here we will experience the fumarole air streams, a mix of steam and gas, befo-re ascending safely at the top of the cra-ter. After our descent we may take a bath in one of the famous hot sulphur springs (extra fee) or spend some leisure time on the beach.Hotel in Lipari · Meals: B, D

Day 9: Lipari and back to Sicily By boat and bus we get back to Taormina to spend the rest of the day as we please.Hotel in Taormina area · Meals: B, D

Day 10: Taormina area Transfer to Rome Airport and departure. Meals: B


Taormina · Etna · Syracuse · Lipari · Stromboli · Vulcano

ACTIVO 28

1000 feet 2 h

1000 feet 3 h

feet min. 3 h

1148 feet 3 h

1312 feet 3,5 h

1148 feet 3 h

Syracuse Ortigia

Taormina

Syracuse

Catania

Lipari

Salina

Stromboli

CALABRIA

SICILY

Mt. Etna

Elihotel 4* Sant’AlessioSant´Alessio Siculowww.elihotel.net

Hotel Aktea 4*Lipariwww.hotelaktea.net

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Catania Airport to the hotel in Taormina area· Departure transfer from the hotel in Taormina area to the Catania Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· return boat trip from Milazzo to Lipari· return boat trip from Lipari to Vulcano· return boat trip from Lipari to Salina · return boat trip from Lipari to Stromboli· 5 nights at a 4* hotel in Taormina area· 4 nights at a 4* hotel in Lipari

Food and Drinks· 9 buffet breakfasts· 8 4-course dinners at the hotel · 1 serving of maccheroni pasta on board on the way back from Stromboli· 1 wine tasting along the Etna wine road· packed lunch

Experiences and Services· English-speaking hiking guide for the excursion “The Godfather” and Taormina· English-speaking hiking guide for the excursion to Mount Etna



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· Cable-car ride up Mount Etna· Jeep-ride to the crater · English-speaking hiking guide for the excursion Syracuse and River Cyane· Boat-ride on River Cyane· Entrance to the „Neapolis“ Archaeological Park · English-speaking hiking guide for the excursion on the Salina Island· English-speaking hiking guide for the excursion on the Stromboli Island · English-speaking hiking guide for the excursion on the Vulcano Island

· 1 pair of ACTIVO-walking poles per person

· Porterage on arrival and departure at the hotel

· Headphones during the whole tour


Aeolian Islands

Lipari

Savoca

North Lake District by Road Bike

Day 1: Arrive on Lake MaggioreTransfer from Milan Airport to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Stresa/Verbania area ·Meals D

Day 2: Lake OrtaWe start cycling in the direction of Gra-vellona, where we face our first climb of the day until we reach the village of Corte Cerro. Continuing uphill, we arrive in Omegna and proceed to Cesara, passing through some charming villages. Along the opposite side of the magnificent Lake Orta it will be an easy ride on a mostly flat path. We may take our time to admire one of the most charming villages of Italy and the spectacular views of the lake. The island of San Giulio lies right in front, as well as the Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary and the impressive Alpine mountains. Re-turn to the hotel.Hotel in Stresa/Verbania area · Meals B, D

Day 3: Lake Maggiore and SwitzerlandLeaving Verbania we are headed north to-wards Switzerland. We will meet the beau-tiful Castles of Cannero, located on two small islands close to the shore. After Can-nobio we will reach the Suisse border (a passport will be required) and continue on the same road along the lake. From Locar-no, we will keep on riding close to the lake on a cycle path that will take us to the Ma-gadino plaine, the northernmost point of our itinerary. The way becomes more chal-lenging now, as we enter the town of Por-to Valtravaglia. We proceed to the village of Laveno Mombello, from where we will take the ferry to cross the lake on our way back to the hotel..Hotel in Stresa/Verbania area · Meals B, D

Day 4: Lake Como: from Como to LeccoBy motor coach we reach Como and take Via Torno. Taking breaks occasionally, we will be able to admire Torno with its en-chanting historical center and curious rocks transported by the ancient glaciers, or Nesso, famous for the natural gorge, made of two rivers right at the entran-ce of the village. We will then continue with some ups and downs until we reach the northernmost point of our journey, the world famous town of Bellagio. Soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere and beautiful views! South east bound, we will encoun-ter smaller but equally charming villages, before we arrive in Malgrate, the so called Venice of the lake thanks to its very rich architecture made of palaces and an im-pressive historical center.Hotel in Como area · Meals B, D

Day 5: Adda - The River of EnergyToday we cycle along the River Adda pas-sing through the Nature Reserve until we reach Crespi. The water of the river is a source of natural energy thanks to the hy-droelectric power-plant situated along the shores. The open air museum of Leonar-do da Vinci, between Trezzo and Brivio, offers an insight on the history of the use of natural resources. The industrial sett-lement at Crespi d’Adda, built in 1878, is today a UNESCO World Heritage site. The core of Crespi D’Adda is the cotton spin-ning and weaving mill..Hotel in Como area · Meals B, D

Day 6: Lake Garda - Borghetto, Valeggio and Mantova Today we travel along the cycling way of the Nature Park of the river Mincio which leads to Mantova. Along the way we de-

Biking week between Dolomites and Lakes

EMILIA ROMAGNA

PIEDMONT

LIGURIA

LOMBARDY

Mantua

Valeggio

Crespi D‘Adda

Milano

Castelnuovo/Peschiera

Garlate

Verbania

Ortasee

Lake Maggiore Lake

Como

Lake Garda

tour onto the surrounding hills to visit two small charming towns. Borghetto, a small picturesque settlement of houses and windmills, and close by Valeggio sul Min-cio, a small village with many interesting monuments and a Scaligeri Castle. Befo-re we continue along the river until we re-ach Mantova, we will enjoy delicious tor-tellinis, a famous specialty of this region. Mantova is the former princely residence of the Gonzaga family and is surrounded by a romantic lake scenery.Return to the hotel by bike..Hotel in Lake Garda area · Meals B, D

Day 7: Lake Garda and its vineyardsWe leave our hotel and cycle on a coun-try-road to Peschiera, situated on the sho-re of beautiful Lake Garda. We then make our way to the gentle hills on the eastern side of the lake where the famous Bardoli-no wine is produced. En route we will stop to taste the regional wines. Passing th-rough vineyards and small villages we will reach Garda, one of the most picturesque towns on the lake. After a relaxing bre-ak overlooking the bay we will take a last ride along the lake-side cycling path to re-ach the medieval village of Lazise. Back to the hotel by bike.Hotel in Lake Garda are · Meals B, D

Day 8: Lake Garda – Airport in MilanTransfer to the Airport. End of services. Meals B


Lake Maggiore · Lake Orta · Lake Como · Lake Garda

ACTIVO 30

550 m 88 km

420 m 90 km

450 m 58 km

average 70 km

450 m 90 km

500 m 50 km

Transportation and Hotels· Transfer from the Airport in Milan to the hotel on Lake Maggiore· Transfer from the Hotel on Lake Garda to the Airport in Milan· Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· 3 nights on Lake Maggiore area· 2 nights on lake Como area· 2 nights on Lake Garda area

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· 7 3-course dinners · Tortellini tasting in Mantua· Wine tasting with snack in the surroundings of Lake Garda

Experiences and Services· 6 days English speaking bike guide (2 guides with more than 20 bikers)· Boat ride from Laveno to Verbania· 6 days road bike rental· Assistance van


Hotel Miralago 3* Verbaniawww.verbaniahotel.it

Hotel Nuovo 3* sup.Garlate www.hotelnuovo.com

Parc Hotel 4* Castelnuovo/Peschiera www.parchotels.it



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Lake Maggiore · Lake Orta · Lake Como · Lake Garda

Bellagio

Lake Garda

Tuscany Treasures by Road Bike

Day 1: Transfer from the Airport in Florence to your hotel in Chianti areaHotel in Chianti area · Meals D

Day 2: Certaldo and San Gimignano – the Medieval Manhattan Our circuit today takes us through the typi-cal hilly countryside of Tuscany with its cy-presses, vineyards, country houses, castles and medieval villages. Our first stop is San Gimignano. We will take a walk through its historic centre, and will follow it with a re-laxing break in one of Italy‘s best ice-cream parlours, the Gelateria Dondoli. Our tour will continue on to Certaldo, forever as-sociated with the Italian writer Boccaccio. The upper town where the centre is located can be reached via cable car from the lo-wer town. Hotel in Chianti area · Meals B, D

Day 3: Discovering the Chianti hillsToday we will discover the best kept secrets of the Chianti region. Our trip will take us through vineyards, past cypresses and hidden „Borghi“ until we reach Castelli-na, one of the five jewels belonging to Chi-anti area. We go on to Ponzano, where we will have light lunch at the famous Cecchi-ni’s butcher’s shop. The tour continues to the villages of Mercatale and Greve. Merca-tale offers a wonderful panoramic view of Val di Pesa and Val die Greve, whilst Greve itself is probably the best-known place in whole of the Chianti region. Hotel in Chianti area · Meals B, D

Day 4: Monteriggioni and SienaOur last trip in the beautiful Chianti region will take us to Monteriggioni, a little villa-ge perched on a hill, surrounded by a wall, which was made famous in Dante‘s Divine Comedy. After a stroll and a cappuccino we will cycle on to Siena, one of the most beautiful towns in the world. A charming maze of medieval streets surrounds the fa-mous shell-shaped main square of Piazza del Campo. The way back takes us through Radda in Chianti. Here we will enjoy a wine tasting before going back to the hotel.Hotel in Chianti area · Meals B, D

Day 5: Transfer to the Versilia coast and stop in Florence Today we rest from challenges of the pre-vious days and visit Florence.Florence’s cathedral dominates the skyline and together with the Bell Tower and the Baptistery forms one of the most magni-ficent art masterpieces in the world. The austerity and beauty of this city, and the pride and determination of the Florenti-ne artists are displayed in a unique way in the Palazzo Vecchio. With a local Eng-lish-speaking guide we will discover the major sites before we have some free time to admire the jewelry stores on the Ponte Vecchio or to enjoy an espresso coffee.Hotel on the Versilia coast · Meals B, D

Day 6: Lucca and Pisa The today excursion will take us to disco-ver the famous art city of Lucca and birth-place of the great composer Giacomo Puc-

Discovering Tuscany by bike

Carrara

Lido di CamaioreFlorence

SienaPisa

San Gimignano

Lucca

Barberino Val d’Elsa

EMILIA ROMAGNA

TUSCANY

LOMBARDY

VENETO

LAZIO

UMBRIA

CORSICA

cini. On a walk through the old-town we will be able to admire the many churches, such as the Cathedral of San Martino and San Frediano. After tasting the fa-mous local cookies, Buccellato, we will cy-cle along the circular city-walls and from here along the River Serchio to the lovely Lake Massaciuccoli, where Giacomo Pucci-ni used to hunt ducks. In the afternoon we reach Pisa. Free time to visit the Cathe-dral, the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Bell Tower. We go back to the ho-tel passing along Torre del Lago and Via-reggio, the queen of the Versilia coast.Hotel on the Versilia coast · Meals B, D

Day 7: Marble jewel Carrara and Monte-marcelloThe last tour is also the most challenging. Through the soft hills of Carrara, where we can visit the interesting Marble Mu-seum, we cycle through the Natural Park of Montemarcello until we reach the top of this amazing climb. We will be well re-warded from the beautiful views onto the Gulf of Lerici and Portovenere and from the exclusive atmosphere of a place still unspoiled from the touristic mass. Hotel on the Versilia coast · Meals B, D

Day 8: DepartureTransfer from the hotel to the Airport in Florence. Meals B


San Gimignano · Chianti · Siena · Florence · Lucca · Pisa

ACTIVO 32

800 m 78 km

1.050 m 82 km

400 m 110 km

900 m 100 km

1300 m 112 km

Transportation and Hotels· Transfer from Florence Airport to the hotel in Chianti area· Transfer from the hotel on the Versilia Coast to the Airport in Florence· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· 4 nights in the Chianti area· 3 nights on the Versilia Coast

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· 7 4-course dinners· Ice cream tasting in San Gimignano · Light lunch at Cecchini’s in Ponzano· Wine tasting in Chianti area· Buccellato tasting in Lucca

Experiences and Services· 6 days English speaking bike guide (2 guides with more than 20 bikers)· 5 days road bike rental· Assistance van· 3 hours guided tour in Florence· Porterage on arrival and departure at the hotel


Hotel Villa San Filippo 4* Barberino Val d’Elsawww.villasanfilippo.com

Hotel Caesar Palace 4* Lido di Camaiorewww.villasanfilippo.com



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San Gimignano

Lucca

Veneto & Prosecco wine roadby Road Bike

Day 1: Arrive Bassano del GrappaArrival transfer from the airport to the ho-tel. Rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Bassano area · Meals D

Day 2: The walled cities of Cittadella, Marostica and BassanoA bike tour full of emotion - The splendid walls of the medieval towns of Cittadel-la, Marostica and Bassano. Will make this journey memorable. We will ride along ro-ads that became famous thanks to the Giro d’Italia bike race! Stunning Venetian villas, some of them built by the famous architect Andrea Palladio, will fill you with enthusiasm. Don’t forget to take a picture with your bike on the famous Bassano bridge (Ponte degli Alpini)!Hotel in Bassano area · Meals B, D

Day 3: The Prosecco hills, from Conegliano to ValdobbiadeneWe start our tour in Conegliano riding along the rolling hills of one of the most famous wine areas of Italy, the Prosecco area. The Prosecco road is 35 km long and offers a mix of what the Italian life is all about. We will ride among small villages, vineyards and incredible landscapes. Lea-ving some steep downhill curves, a series of ups and down and more difficult slopes behind us, we will travel trough charming villages admiring spectacular views over the vineyard along the way. Valdobbiadene is considered to be the heart of the Italian wine culture, we will sink into the strip of land that are Cartizze hills, where vine-yards are all around us and enjoy a well deserved tasting of Prosecco wine here.Hotel in Bassano area · Meals B, D

Day 4: Euganean Hills and its castlesThe Euganean hills stand out unexpected-ly in the heart of the Venetian plain along with their distinctive conical volumes. From the medieval village of Bassanello, we will continue along Venetian villas and reach Battaglia Terme to admire the Catajo Castle. We will then proceed to Monselice with its beautiful piazza, before our tour takes us south. From far away the town of Este with its spectacular castle starts to stand up. We make our way to the specta-cular Villa Contarini Venier. After a short break we will bike to Praglia Abbey, a Renaissance jewel and an important reli-gious center of the Benedictine. The last part of our tour to Padova, will take us th-rough Abano Terme and Montegrotto, both known for their thermal baths.Hotel in Bassano area · Meals B, D

Day 5: Tour of Mt. GrappaStarting and ending in Bassano, we will travel through some of the most popular towns of the area: Asolo, Maser, Cornuda, Possagno and Crespano del Grappa. Seve-ral classic cycling races used to take place here every year. We will also experience a very famous stretch of road of the Giro d’Italia. The two hardest parts are the first and last kilometers, whereas the middle section is slightly more gentle. The Monte Grappa is considered to be one of the most difficult Italian cycling climbs.Hotel in Bassano area · Meals B,D

VenicePadua

Euganean Hills

Chioggia

Treviso

Quarto d’Altino

Cittadella

Mt. Grappa

Marostica

Bassano del Grappa

ValdobbiadeneConegliano

VENETO

FRIULI

Day 6: Treviso and the GirasileWe mount our bike and pedal towards Tre-viso, where we have time to enjoy this splendid city made of river and canals, porticoes and beautiful squares. Following the Sile River we will notice the imposing banks that accompany the large bight on which the main river port of the Sile once stood. Over one hundred boats used to be able to moor here for the night. The route then follows cycle paths that run along the dykes and country roads until Lughignano with its elegant Romanesque church. The path continues alongside the river and nu-merous Venetian villas. On reaching Rival-ta, the tall crenellated bell tower and the Torre Carrarese herald our imminent ar-rival in Casale sul Sile. From here we will continue to our hotel near Venice.Hotel in Venice area · Meals B, D

Day 7: Venice In the morning we reach Venice by train and meet our city guide for a 2-hours wal-king tour starting off Doge’s Palace. We will discover the Venice of the Venetians along narrow streets, away from the tou-rist hustle, a city which is full of fascina-tion even in its most hidden corners. Loo-king out from the Rialto Bridge, the Can-ale Grande can be admired in its full glory. Rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Venice area · Meals B,D

Day 8: Departure transferTransfer from the hotel to the Airport. End of servicesHotel in Venice area · Meals B


Marostica · Bassano · Prosecco · Mt. Grappa · Treviso

ACTIVO 34

600 m 65 km

550 m 70 km

530 m 85 km

1.100 m 97 km

350 m 71 km

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Venice Airport to the hotel in Bassano· Departure transfer from the hotel in to the Airport in Venice· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per the itinerary· Return train-ticket to Venice· Accommodation in 4* · 5 nights in Bassano · 2 nights in Venice area

Food and Drinks· Welcome drink at the hotel · 7 buffet breakfasts· 7 3-course dinners· Wine tasting in Conegliano· Light lunch on Euganean Hills

Experiences and Services· 5 days English speaking bike guide (2 guides with more than 20 bikers)· 5 days road bike rental· Assistance van · 2-hours guided tour in Venice

Hotel Palladio 4* Bassano del Grappawww.bonotto.it

Hotel Crowne Plaza Venice East 4* Quarto d’Altinowww.crowneplazavenezia.it



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Venice

Bassano

Prosecco Area

The Sigurta’ Park - Veneto

The park, which belongs to among the most beautiful in Europe and spans over an area of 50 ha. It was created by Count Carl Sigurta’. Through irrigation with wa-ter from the Mincio, within 40 years the formerly dry land was transformed into a green oasis. The park has only been open to visitors since 1978, and today the entrance fee partially finances its upkeep. The great, wide open spaces, the gorgeous colors of the flowers and blossoms and the shimmering water make it a paradise un-der the open sky.

Ninfa - Rome, Lazio

Italy’s arguably most romantic garden aro-se amongst the ruins of a walled medie-val city, which was abandoned in the 14th century and unearthed about 100 years ago. The ruins of houses, churched, work-shops and the fortress appear comple-tely overgrown with roses and other fra-grant plants. Countless small creeks and canals flow through the garden, so that running water can either be seen or heard all across the grounds. The garden of Nin-fa was allowed to develop spontaneous-ly amidst the medieval ruins without fol-lowing a formal plan. There are no labels on the plants, no statues or artefacts from the dream like atmosphere. This garden is unique, once an abandoned medieval city, now conquered by beautiful plants.

Heller Garden - Lake Garda

This garden offer colorful spectacle of art and nature: palm trees, orchids, trick, fountains, and statues from India and Morocco, which rest in the therapeutic shadows of the southern vegetation and radiate meditative relaxation.

Villa Taranto - Lake Maggiore

This beautiful garden was designed by the Scottish captain McEachern in 1931 and spans an area of ca. 16 hectares. Strewn between the terraces, ponds, fountains and waterfalls is a wonderful botanical garden with more than 200 different va-rieties of plants, which yield a wonder-ful display of lavish blooms from spring to autumn.

Top ten Gardens of Italy

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle · South Tyrol

On these 12 hectares, visitors can embark on a botanical world tour. The mild climate and the sun-drenched spa town of Merano make it possible. Here, an harmonious en-semble of lush vegetation, magical scenic overlooks, bright colors, Mediterranean cli-mate and the mountain world of Merano await visitors, all of which combined make a visit to the gardens an unforgettable ex-perience.

Castello Ruspoli In Vignanello · Viterbo - Rome, Lazio

The ruling element of this Baroque gar-den are its geometric shapes. Hedges, flo-wer beds, rows of trees, ponds, lawns and avenues all follow a formal design. The his-torical garden, which belong to the castel-lo, is also very impressive.

Villa Lante - Bagnaia - Rome, Lazio

These fascinating terrace gardens are an example of the symbiosis between a na-tural and cultivated landscape, of forest and garden. The balanced location on a slope created a natural terracing, which is ideally suited for a stroll.

Giusti Garden - Veneto

Goethe was not alone over this garden. Featuring lawns, fountains, statues, laby-rinths and belvederes, it offers a magni-ficent view of the city of Verona and the broad plains that continue until the Apen-nines.

The Landriana Gardens - Rome, Lazio

Marchesa Lavinia Taverna began planting this garden in the 50s. Later she hired the English landscape architect Russel Page, who began systematically designing the garden in 1967. What makes this garden unique is that it is divided into many dif-ferent “rooms”, each with its own special assortment of plants.

The Kolymbetra Garden - Sicily

This garden is considered an archaeolo-gical and agriculture gem. When the FAI acquired the grounds it breathed new life into Kolymbetra. Today, on the 5 hectares of gardens at the edge of the temple of Castor and Pollux, visitors can once again admire magnificent oranges trees, flowe-ring prickly pears and numerous other herbs and flowers.

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signed botanical gardens and parks. Our itinera-

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gardens. Relaxing and interesting experiences, gu-

aranteeing deluxe accommodation and free time

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Tour Lavender

Day 1: Arrive in Sanremo Arrival transfer from Nice Airport to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Sanremo · Meals: D

Day 2: Italian Riviera - Hanbury Garden and Pallanca Exotic GardenThomas Hanbury designed a Garden in 1889 that has no equal along the whole Italian Riviera. The garden offers a lively and colorful display of both tropical ve-getation and native plant species, and will be our first stop today. We will then con-tinue to Bordighera where the exotic Pal-lanca Garden awaits us. This 10.000 sqm. garden contains around 30.000 different varieties of plants and is a memorable spectacle thanks to its careful arrange-ment and layout. Hotel in Sanremo · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Italian Riviera - Sanremo and Villa NobelSumptuous parks, palm-lined promena-des and elegant shopping streets characte-rize Sanremo, the main town on the Flo-wers Riviera. The Villa Nobel, built in Mo-orish style, was the residence of the in-ventor of dynamite from 1860 to 1896, and was fondly referred to by him as his „nest”. The Villa is surrounded by a beau-

tiful park in which rare species of plants can be admired. Hotel in Sanremo · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Savona and Arenzano - Villa Farag-giana and Villa Negrotto Cambiano ParkToday we will travel to the area close to Savona to visit the gorgeous Villa Farag-giana. The rose-colored palace was built in the late Baroque style. The lawns of the palace are enriched by intermittent flo-wer-beds and the central pond is surroun-ded by lemon trees, magnolias and hibis-cus as well as remarkable species of So-phora Janponica. We then continue to Arenzano where we will visit Villa Negro-tto Cambiano. The original owner, Marche-se Pallavicini wanted a variety of botani-cal plants for his garden, that can still be admired today. The greenhouse built with glass and iron in Art Nouveau style which was opened in 1931, is quite remarkable.Hotel in Nice · Meals: B, D

Day 5: French Riviera - Menton - Mon-tecarlo and Exotic Garden of MontecarloMenton, known as the Town of Lemons, offers charming beaches and an attractive old-town. It is set right on the coast with a backdrop of mountains and offers won-derful views. In the afternoon we will re-ach the city of the rich and beautiful. In

Beautiful French and Italian Riviera

Nice

Cannes

Montecarlo

San Remo

Bordighera

Savona

Arenzano

PIEDMONT

FRANCE

LIGURIA

Menton

Monaco glamour and mundane life are to be found, where next to luxury yachts, and enticing Casinos there is also a pret-ty old-town. The Principality of Monaco rests atop a rock-peak above the sea, do-minated by the Prince’s Palace and the Cathedral. We will have some free time and may visit the Exotic Garden (not in-cluded).Hotel in Nice · Meals: B, D

Day 6: French Riviera - Provence and lavender, Nice and CannesToday we will stay in southern France. After a guided city tour of Nice, we will travel along the harbor and pass the lu-xury hotel “Negresco” to reach the color-ful flower market. We will then continue to the elegant resort of Cannes, which is famous above all for its Film Festival. The location, the luxury hotels and villas have made Cannes the meeting point of the jet-set and VIPs from all corners of the globe. Hotel in Nice · Meals: B, D

Our suggestions:- One of the summer must sees in Proven-ce: Marvel at the amazing scenery and at-mosphere when the lavender fields bloom from late June to August. Many of the towns have festivals celebrating this fra-grant purple flower with parades and fairs.- Visit the Fragonard Perfumery and disco-ver the secrets of perfume-making.

Day 7: Departure Transfer to Nice Airport and departure.Meals: B

Sanremo · Menton · Nice · Cannes


TOUR LAVENDER 38

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Nizza Airport to the hotel in the Sanremo area· Departure transfer from the hotel to Nice Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per itinerary· 3 nights in Sanremo· 3 nights in Nice

Food and Drinks· Welcome drink on arrival day· 6 buffet breakfasts· 3 4-course dinners at the hotel in Sanremo· 3 4-course dinners at the hotel in Nice

Experiences and Services· Entrance fee to Hanbury Garden· Entrance fee to Exotic Pallanca Garden· Entrance fee to Villa Nobel· Entrance fee to Villa Faraggiana· Entrance fee to Villa Negrotto Cambiano· Tour of the French Riviera with Menton und Monaco· Tour of the French Riviera with Nice and Cannes

· English speaking tour escort throughout the tour

· Porterage on arrival and departure at each hotel

· Headsets throughout the tour

The tour does not include· Tips, everything not listed under „our package includes“· Tourist taxes

Hotel Paradiso 4*Sanremowww.paradisohotel.it

Hotel Cannes Palace 4*Cannes www.cannes-palace.com

Our package includes Our HotelsSanremo · Menton · Nice · Cannes


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Hanbury Garden

Montecarlo

Tour Magnolia

Day 1: Arrive in Milan - Stresa Arrival and transfer from Milan Airport to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in the Stresa/Baveno area · Meals: D

Day 2: Lake Maggiore - Garden of Villa Taranto and Villa della Porta BozzoloToday we will first take a ferry boat-ri-de to the beautiful Garden of Villa Taranto. Set between terraces, ponds, fountains and waterfalls this wonderful botanical garden, with more than 20.000 different varieties of plants, boasts a wonderful display of la-vish blooms from spring to fall. We will then continue by bus to Laveno where we will discover Villa della Porta Bozzolo, an outstanding example of refined landsca-ping. In addition to the garden the magni-ficent paintings inside the Villa, the fantas-tic old kitchen, the bed-chambers and the galleries are also very interesting.Hotel in the Stresa/Baveno area · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Lake Como - Villa Carlotta andVilla del Balbianello Today’s excursion will take us to Lake

Como where we will first visit Villa Carlot-ta. These magnificent gardens with their exotic vegetation are well worth a visit and the view of the lake from here is qui-te breathtaking. In the afternoon we will discover a very special jewel: Villa del Bal-bianello with its unique park. The garden consists of terraces and parapets and its structure follows the lie of the land. For film-lovers, scenes from the Bond movie “Casino Royale” where filmed here.Hotel in the Stresa/Baveno area · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Milan - Milan guided tour andfree timeThe metropolitan capital of Lombardy has a lot to offer apart from fashion. On our guided tour we will discover the main si-ghts such as the imposing Cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, and the wor-ld-famous opera theatre, Teatro alla Scala. Afternoon at leisure. Hotel in the Stresa/Baveno area · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Switzerland - Locarno and Verzasca ValleyToday we will enjoy the Mediterranean

The art of gardening on Lake Como and Maggiore

Milan

Lake ComoLake Maggiore

Verzasca

Locarno

Villa Taranto

Villa della Porta Bozzolo

Stresa

SWITZERLAND

PIEDMONT

Boromean Islands

Villa del Balbianello

Villa Carlotta

climate of Locarno and stroll through the picturesque old-town and the flower-filled parks. The heart of the town is formed by Piazza Grande, one of the most beautiful squares in Switzerland with its many cafes and restaurants. In the afternoon we will travel through the impressive landscape of the Verzasca Valley and reach the Ver-zasca Dam that became famous through the James Bond film “Golden Eye”. We will then make our way to Sonogno, located al-most at the end of the valley, where we may stroll through the village with its an-tique-shops and narrow alleys at leisure.Hotel in the Stresa/Baveno area · Meals: B, D

Our suggestion:- Marvel at the beauty of camellias in bloom during the Camellia Festival on Lake Maggiore in spring (further informa-tion on www.michelangelo.travel)

Day 6: Lake Maggiore - The BorromeanIslandsFrom Stresa we will reach the islands by boat, starting with Isola Bella, the most fa-mous of the Borromean Islands, with its magnificent palace and spectacular gar-dens. We then continue to Isola Madre and its spectacular botanical garden (one of the oldest of Italy) where you can admire the Glycine, a rare subtropical plant, as well as exotic flowers and colorful birds. Hotel in the Stresa/Baveno area · Meals: B, D

Day 7: DepartureAfter breakfast, transfer to Milan Airport and departure. Meals: B

Isola Bella

Stresa · Lake Maggiore · Lake Como · Milan · Switzerland


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Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Milan Airport MIL/ MXP to the hotel on Lake Maggiore· Departure transfer from the hotel to Milan Airport LIN/MXP· Transportation by deluxe AC motor- coach as per itinerary· 6 nights in 4* in the Stresa/Baveno area

Food and Drinks· welcome drink on arrival day· 6 buffet breakfasts· 6 4-course dinners at the hotel

Experiences and Services· Entrance fee to Villa Taranto· Entrance fee to Villa Porta Bozzolo· Boat trip from Stresa to Villa Taranto· Boat trip from Villa Taranto to Laveno · Entrance to Villa Carlotta· Entrance fee to Villa Balbianello

· Boat trip from Cadenabbia to Villa Balbianello· Entrance fee to the Camellia Gardens (April only)· Boat-trip from Stresa to the Borromean Islands (Isola Bella and Isola Madre)· Entrance fee to Isola Bella (Garden and Palace)· Entrance fee to Isola Madre· 3-hour city tour of Milan with English speaking guide· Visit of Locarno and Verzasca valley

· English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour



The tour does not include· Tips, everything not listed under „our package includes“· Tourist tax

Hotel Milan e Speranza au Lac 4* Stresawww.milansperanza.it



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Milan

Borromean Islands

Verzasca Valley

Tour Rose

Day 1: Arrive in Verona - Lake GardaArrival at Verona Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure. Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: D

Day 2: Lake Garda - Gardone Riviera and Valeggio sul Mincio - Heller Garden andSigurtà ParkIn Gardone Riviera we will visit the fa-mous Heller Garden created by the Austri-an artist Andre’ Heller; a hundred-year-old paradise of plants, many of which are said to have magical powers: sessile oaks, pi-nes, cypresses, magnolias and yew trees, in whose shadows bamboo-plants, ferns and moss cushions evoke nature‘s spirits. The combination of plants and small sta-tues from India and Morocco surround the artist’s Venetian-style villa and transmit meditative vibes and instill silence. In the afternoon we will continue to the Sigurtà Park in Valeggio sul Mincio, south of Lake Garda. 600.000 sq. m. of sheer delights of nature! Amongst the attractions are the five seasons of flowers- tulips, roses, iris, asters, and water lilies- the great lawn, and a total of eighteen ponds with tropical fish. This is both a place of fun and peace, spread over a vast area. The park is consi-dered to be one of the most beautiful na-ture parks in the world. Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Verona Discovering Verona and the Giusti GardenShakespeare‘s drama “Romeo and Juliet”“ made Verona the capital of love but the city offers also one of the most beauti-ful Renaissance Gardens in Italy, the Gi-usti Garden. Together with our guide we will discover this garden which is rightful-ly considered a national monument with an unique atmosphere, thanks to its high cypresses, statues, marble art crafts from different timeframes, the fountains with their fascinating water-games and the beautiful ponds.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Our suggestion:- Get the full Italian Opera experience at the famous Arena Amphiteater (further in-formation on www.michelangelo.travel )

Day 4: Franciacorta and Island of Garda Today we will travel to the famous wi-ne-area of Franciacorta where we will dis-cover ancient monasteries and castles in an unspoilt hilly landscape. We will visit the gardens of Quistini Castle, a 1500-ye-ar-old country villa. Walking through the wonderful gardens of tulips and hydrange-as we will discover a collection of medical herbs and an old fruit garden. In the after-noon, we head back to Lake Garda and board a boat to the private Island of Gar-

Gardens from Lake Garda to Padua

EMILIA ROMAGNA

TRENTINO

LIGURIA

LOMBARDY

VENETO

PaduaSigurtà Park

FranciacortaSalo’ Verona

Gardone

da, at present owned by the noble family Cavazza who, at the end of the 19th cen-tury, built a magnificent palace surroun-ded by a park with exotic plants.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Padua and the River Brenta -Padua, River Brenta and the Villa Pisani with its parkIf we were living in the Middle Ages the chance of meeting important personali-ties such as Albert Magnum, Galileo Galilei and Copernico would be high today as all of them lived in Padua. During the tour of Padua your guide will show us the main sights: the Basilica of Saint Anthony, the old-town with its University built in 1222, as well as the main square, one of the lar-gest in Europe. Between Padua and Venice, sumptuous villas were built as summer re-sidences for the rich patriarchs along the River Brenta. Here we will visit one of the most beautiful Venetian villas, Villa Pisani.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Departure If our flight schedule permits, we will have time to wander through Verona’s city cen-ter at leisure. Transfer to the Airport.Meals: B

Our suggestion: - Add 1 day and include a trip to Venice, one of Italy’s tourist hotspots that can-not be missed! Exploring the city’s major sights we may also discover some of Ve-nice’s hidden gardens.

Verona · Gardone Riviera · Venice · Franciacorta


BOTANICO 42

Sigurtà Park

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Verona Airport to the hotel on Lake Garda· Departure transfer from the hotel the Verona Airports· Deluxe AC motor-coach as per the above itinerary· 5 nights at a 4* hotel on Lake Garda

Food and Drinks· Welcome drink on arrival day · 5 buffet breakfasts· 5 4-course dinners

Experiences and Services· Entrance fee to Heller Garden in Gardone· Entrance fee to Sigurtà Park in Valeggio sul Mincio· 2-hour city tour of Verona with English speaking guide

· Entrance fee to Giusti Garden· Entrance fee to Quistini Castle· Boat-trip to Garda Island and the Villa Borghese-Cavazza· 3-hour city tour of Padua with English speaking guide· Entrance fee to Villa Pisani

· English speaking tour escort throughout the tour




Hotel Salò du Parc 4*Salo’ Lake Gardawww.saloduparc.it



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Verona

Borghetto

Padua

Villa Pisani

Tour Violet

Day 1: Arrive in Florence Arrival transfer from Florence Airport to the hotel in Florence. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Florence · Meals: D

Day 2: Florence - Boboli Garden and Villa Bardini‘s GardenThe art and cultural metropolis of Flo-rence is a must for all travelers to Tusca-ny. The Cathedral dominates the cityscape and together with the Campanile and the Baptistery forms one of the most magni-ficent works of art in the world. The auste-rity and beauty of this city and the pri-de of the Florentines is manifested in an unique way in the Palazzo Vecchio. On our city tour we will explore the main sights of the old town. In the afternoon we will discover the Boboli Gardens that were ta-ken care of by the De’ Medici and stand as a perfect example of a typical Italian Gar-den. These gardens have been used to in-spire many other European courtyards.

Statues, grottoes, and large fountains create the feeling of an open-air museum. We will then walk through the gardens of Villa Bardini to admire the sculptures, fountains and beautiful flowers there. Hotel in Florence · Meals: B

Day 3: Pisa by train - Botanical Gardenin PisaIn Pisa a “miracle” awaits you in the true sense of the word. At the Piazza dei Mira-coli (Square of Miracles) we will find the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa. It may be one of the most touristy things to do but make sure you take a photo with you holding up the tower! The Botani-cal Gardens of Pisa, covering 3 hectares, are somewhat hidden-away and little-known but nevertheless of great interest. They are considered to be one of the big-gest University botanical gardens in Italy. Overnight at the hotel in Florence.Hotel in Florence · Meals: B

Flowers and Villas of Tuscany

EMILIA ROMAGNA

FlorencePisa

Siena

San Gimignano

Volterra

TUSCANY

UMBRIA

Day 4: Siena - The Garden of Villa GeggianoBuffet breakfast at the hotel. Who can re-sist to the charm of the laid-back town of Siena, where time seems to have come to a standstill? An enchanting labyrinth of medieval alleys surround Piazza del Cam-po, one of the most beautiful squares of Italy. Just outside Siena, high amongst the vineyards, we will find Villa Geggiano. To-gether with its Garden it forms an unusu-al combination of history and scenery. The characteristic Garden Theater and Fruit Garden with terrace and layered ponds are most impressive. Hotel in Florence · Meals: B

Day 5: San Gimignano & Volterra -Fountains and PiazzasBuffet breakfast at the hotel. Today we will enjoy the town of San Gimignano. The daunting family towers can be seen from far away. Each family kept trying to sur-pass the others building higher and higher towers, and these impressive structures stand testimony to this competitive spirit to this day. We then make our way to Vol-terra, famous for its alabaster. The former Etruscan settlement is located on a hill with a splendid view of the surroundings. On request, a visit to an alabaster labora-tory can be arranged. Overnight at the ho-tel in Florence.Hotel in Florence · Meals: B

Day 6: DepartureAfter breakfast, transfer to Florence Air-port.Meals: B

Florence · Pisa · Lucca · Siena · San Gimignano · Volterra


BOTANICO 44

Florence

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Florence Airport to the hotel in Florence· Departure transfer from the hotel to Florence Airport · Deluxe AC motor-coach as per the above itinerary· 5 nights at a 4*Hotel Diplomat or similar

Food and Drinks· 5 buffet breakfasts· 1 dinner at the hotel on arrival day

Experiences and Services· 5-hour city tour of Florence with English speaking guide· Entrance fee to Boboli Gardens· Entrance fee to Villa Bardini Gardens

· 2-hour city tour of Pisa with English speaking guide· Entrance fee to the Botanical Garden in Pisa· 2-hour city tour of Siena with English speaking guide· Entrance fee to Villa Geggiano





Hotel Diplomat 4*Florencewww.hoteldiplomat.net

Our package includes Our HotelsFlorence · Pisa · Lucca · Siena · San Gimignano · Volterra


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Siena

San Gimignano

Tour Mimosa

Day 1: Arrive in Verona - Gardone Riviera Arrival at Verona Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure. Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B

Day 2: Gardone Riviera - Lake Garda - Heller Garden and Sigurtà ParkIn Gardone Riviera we will visit the fa-mous Heller Garden created by the Austri-an artist Andre’ Heller; a hundred-year-old paradise of plants, many of which are said to have magical powers: sessile oaks, pi-nes, cypresses, magnolias and yew trees, in whose shadows bamboo-plants, ferns and moss cushions evoke nature‘s spirits. The combination of plants and small sta-tues from India and Morocco surround the artist’s Venetian-style villa and transmit meditative vibes and instill silence. In the afternoon we will continue to the Sigurtà Park in Valeggio sul Mincio, south of Lake Garda. 600.000 sq. m. of sheer delights of nature! Amongst the attractions are the five seasons of flowers- tulips, roses, iris, asters, and water lilies- the great lawn, and a total of eighteen ponds with tropical fish. This is both a place of fun and peace, spread over a vast area. The park is consi-dered to be one of the most beautiful na-ture parks in the world.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Franciacorta and Lainate - Franci-acorta, Quistini Castle and Villa Visconti Borromeo LittaToday we will travel to the famous wi-ne-area of Franciacorta where we will dis-cover ancient monasteries and castles in an unspoilt hilly landscape. We will visit the gardens of Quistini Castle, a 1500-ye-ar-old country villa. Walking through the wonderful gardens of tulips and hydrange-as we will discover a collection of medical herbs and an old fruit garden, too. We will then continue to Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta in Lainate and its lovely park with the Nymphaeum. We will be able to ad-mire grottoes with frescos, mosaics and 53 different fountains. This display of founta-ins and waterfalls was a first in Northern Italy. Between the Nymphaeum and the Exedra, we will find an Italian Renaissan-ce-style garden with an imposing multi-le-vel fountain built with Candoglia marble. Hotel on Lake Como · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Varenna and Bellagio - Lake Como - The garden of Villa Cipressi and the gar-den of Villa MonasteroColorful little houses, a charming old fi-shing harbor, blooming cypresses, dainty cobblestone streets and a beautiful view of the lake characterize Varenna. Worth a visit is the Church of San Giorgio, located on the main piazza of the village, acces-sible up a flight of steps. The magnificent park of Villa Monastero invites us to take

Flowers, Villas and Parks of the Italian Lakes

San Felice del Benaco

Lago diGarda

VeronaFranciacorta

Milan

Lake Maggiore

Stresa

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LOMBARDY

SWITZERLAND

PIEDMONT

TRENTINO

Bellagio

LakeComoCadenabbia

a walk amid oleanders, agaves and palm trees. The park of Villa Cipressi, nowadays a hotel, remains open to the public. Built between 1400 and 1800, this villa has a complex of buildings and gardens with a long history. Afterwards we will board the boat to Bellagio where we may visit the gardens of Villa Melzi. Hotel on Lake Como · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Milan - guided tour and time at leisureBuffet breakfast at the hotel. The capital of Lombardy has a lot to offer apart from fashion. On our guided tour you will dis-cover the main sights, such as the impo-sing Cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Ema-nuele, and the world-famous La Scala Ope-ra House. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel on Lake Como.Hotel on Lake Como · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Lake Maggiore - The Borromean IslandsFrom Stresa we will reach the islands by boat. Our first stop will be at Isola Bel-la, the most famous of the Borromean is-lands, with its magnificent palace and spectacular gardens. We then continue to Isola Madre and its wonderful botanical gardens (one of the oldest in Italy) where we will be able to admire the glycine, a rare subtropical plant, as well as many exotic flowers and colorful birds.Hotel on Lake Como · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Departure After breakfast, transfer to Milan Airport and departure.Meals: B

Lake Garda · Bellagio · Milan · Lake Como · Lake Maggiore


BOTANICO 46

Gardone Riviera

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Verona VRN Airport to the hotel on Lake Garda· Departure transfer from the hotel on Lake Como to Milan LIN/MXP Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· 2 nights at a 4* hotel on Lake Garda· 4 nights at a 3* hotel on Lake Como

Food and Drinks· Welcome drink on arrival day· 6 buffet breakfasts· 2 4-course dinners on Lake Garda· 4 4-course dinners on Lake Como

Experiences and Services· Entrance fee to the Heller Garden in Gardone· Entrance fee to the Sigurtà Park in Valeggio sul Mincio· Entrance fee to Quistini Castle· Entrance fee to the Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta

· Boat-ride from Cadenabbia to Varenna and Bellagio· Entrance fee to the gardens of Villa Cipressi· Entrance fee to Villa Monastero· 3-hour city-tour of Milan with English speaking guide· Boat-ride from Stresa to the Borromean Islands (Isola Bella and Isola Madre)· Entrance fee to the gardens and palace on Isola Bella· Entrance fee to Isola Madre



· Headphones throughout the tour


Park Hotel Casimiro 4*San Felice del Benaco - Lake Gardawww.bluhotels.it

Hotel Britannia Excelsior 3 *Cadenabbia - Lake Como www.hotelbritanniacadenabbia.com



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Milan

Villa Monastero

Tour Iris

Day 1: Arrive in Rome Arrival at Rome Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and the rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Rome Meals: D

Day 2: Rome - Tour of Ancient RomeToday‘s guided tour will take us back to the period of the glorious Roman Empire. We will travel back to the time of the gla-diators and wander through the ruins of Rome beginning with an inside visit to the Coliseum and the Constantine Arch. We will be able to admire the remains of the great Roman era up close: the Roman Fo-rum, Trajan‘s Column and the Capitoline Hill. During our afternoon walking tour we will explore the most famous squares of Rome starting at the Spanish Steps and then on to the Trevi Fountain. Saying goes, that whoever throws a coin backwards over their left shoulder into the founta-in, will soon return to Rome - do not for-get to do it! We continue along the famous streets around the Italian parliament buil-dings to the Pantheon, the famous ancient

temple that was converted into a church by Emperor Hadrian. Our tour will end at Piazza Navona, an ancient stadium of Rome, now with an impressive fountain.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B

Day 3: Rome - Tivoli - Villa d‘Este and Villa GregorianaToday we will leave the center of Rome to travel to Tivoli, were Cardinal Ippoli-to II d’Este and the wonderful Villa d‘ Este built in the 16th century. The gardens of the estate with their 500 fountains, wa-ter-lilies, water-games, and grottoes, are amongst the most beautiful in Italy. They are also known as the gardens of the 100 fountains. In the afternoon we will visit the park of Villa Gregoriana which is an enchanting nature-park that was ruled by the Temple of Tiberio and offers an im-pressive contrast to Villa D’Este. We will find the 328-foot high waterfall and the natural caves of Neptune and the Sirens to be of particular interest. Hotel in Rome · Meals: B

The Ancient Roman Gardens

Rome

Viterbo

Villa d‘Este

Villa Gregoriana

Tivoli

Bomarzo

LAZIO

LakeBracciano

Day 4: Rome - St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and GardensVisit to St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world with its precious adornments. At the end of the tour we climb up the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica for a breathtaking view of Rome. In the afternoon we will vi-sit the Vatican Gardens where we will en-joy the works of art there as well the na-tural beauty of the smallest State of the world. We will then continue on to the Va-tican Museums where we will explore, amongst other rooms, the world-famous Sistine Chapel.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B

Day 5: Viterbo - The Monsters‘ Park in BomarzoToday’s excursion will take us north of Rome to Viterbo, a town with a charming medieval old-town, the beautiful Cathe-dral of San Lorenzo and the Popes‘ Pa-lace. In the afternoon, not too far from Vi-terbo, we will reach the Monsters‘ Park in Bomarzo, where our imagination together with the rich flora there will transport us into a fantasy world. The park will be sure to astound us. A sign there suggests visi-ting the park with „your eyes wide open and your lips sealed shut”. Dinner at a tra-ditional trattoria.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Departure Transfer to Rome Airport and departure.Meals: B

Rome · Villa d‘Este · Viterbo · Bomarzo Garden


BOTANICO 48

Rome

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel in Rome· Departure transfer from the hotel in Rome to the Rome Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· 5 nights at a 4* hotel in Rome

Food and Drinks· 5 buffet breakfasts· 1 4-course dinners at the hotel on arrival day· 1 Dinner at a local trattoria, drinks included

Experiences and Services· Full day (6-hour) tour of Ancient Rome with English-speaking guide· Entrance to the Coliseum and Roman Forum

· Entrance to Villa d’Este· Entrance to Villa Gregoriana· Full day (6 hour) tour of Rome (St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and Gardens) with English-speaking guide· Entrance to the Vatican Museums and Gardens· Entrance to the Monsters‘ Garden in Bomarzo

· English-speaking botanical tour escort throughout the tour


· Headphones for the city tours


Hotel Columbus 4*Romewww.hotelcolumbus.net

Our package includes Our HotelsRome · Villa d‘Este · Viterbo · Bomarzo Garden


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Bomarzo Garden

A cooking affair

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Family event · Team building · Dinner party

· Shopping at the market

· Cooking class

· Pairing wines and eating

Rome, Florence, Venice, Amalfi Coast,Chianti area, Lucca, Ostuni, Alberobello, Sestri

Levante, Cinque Terre…and many more locations!

Travel inspirations designed to make every wine

and food enthusiast‘s heart beat faster. Nowhere

in the world you will find a nation of people who

are as passionate about food as in Italy. From

secret street food markets to fine dining, our tours

are journeys of discovery through Italy‘s Food

Wonderland.page 50 to 61

Tour Gallo Nero

Day 1: Arrive in Tuscany- Volterra Arrival at Pisa or Florence Airport and transfer to the hotel in Volterra. Check-in at the hotel, welcome drink and rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in the Volterra area · Meals: D

Day 2: Cooking class and Volterra Specialties of the day: Home-made 3-course Italian mealAfter breakfast we make our way to the town of Volterra which stands might-ly over the surrounding hills and villages. Our guided tour will begin by the great Medicea Fortress and take us to Via Pa-noramica which runs along the city walls. Enjoy the lovely view of the Roman The-ater and the surrounding hilly country-side. Discover the secrets of Italian and Tuscan cuisine during a hands-on cook-ing class in the afternoon. We may choose an appetizer, a first course of pasta, then a main course of fish or meat to prepare. After the class we will get together with the other participants to enjoy our own home-made meal. Buon appetito!Hotel in the Volterra area · Meals: B, D

Day 3: San Gimignano, Siena and the Chianti wine area Specialties of the day: Wine, Vin Santo and Cantucci cookiesToday’s highlight is San Gimignano, the “Manhattan of Tuscany” which announces itself with a skyline full of medieval to-wers that rise over 175 feet. We then en-joy a light lunch in the Chianti area tasting local wines and the famous sweet Vin San-to accompanied by Cantucci cookies. After lunch we will continue to Siena where our local guide will show us the major sights such as Piazza del Campo, the shell-sha-ped square on which the famous horse- race “Il Palio” takes place each year, the Cathedral and the Church of San Domenico.Hotel in the Volterra area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Maremma - San Galgano - Massa Marittima - Pisa Specialties of the day: Wine, cheese and oli-ve oilWe will drive along the coast to Massa Marittima which offers a fascinating me-dieval center featuring many of Italy’s most beautiful squares. We will then dis-

Tasty Tuscany

LAZIO

UMBRIA

EMILIA ROMAGNA

TUSCANY

Pisa

Volterra

San Gimignano

Florence

Siena

San Galgano

Massa Marittima

Lucca

cover the Gothic Abbey of St. Galgano near Siena or, more precisely, the ruins which remain of this Abbey. The roof with its im-pressive vaults has caved in and grass has now grown on the floor of this former pla-ce of worship. To end the day we will stop in the heart of the Maremma area to taste some wine, olive oil and cheese before he-ading back to the hotel.Hotel in Pisa · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Pisa and Lucca Specialties of the day: Olive oil and salamiThis morning, we are headed to Lucca, a traditional Tuscan town, whose medie-val walls are still well-preserved. Known as the city of 100 churches and being the birthplace of Puccini it offers many in-teresting sights. On a guided tour we will explore the city that is considered to be Tuscany‘s open-air museum. We will then enjoy a light lunch at a farmhouse inclu-ding bruschetta with cold pressed olive oil, olives and cold meats before making our way to Pisa, the former powerful sea-re-public. We will visit the impressive Cathe-dral, the Baptistery and of course the wor-ld famous leaning Tower.Hotel in Pisa · Meals: B, L

Day 6: Departure After breakfast, transfer to the Pisa or Flo-rence Airport and departure.Meals: B

Chianti · Siena · San Gimignano · Pisa · Lucca


GUSTO 52

Tuscany

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Pisa or Florence Airport to the hotel in the Volterra area· Departure transfer from the hotel to Pisa or Florence Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· 3 nights at 4* hotel in the Volterra area· 2 nights at 4* hotel in Pisa

Food and Drinks· 5 buffet breakfasts· Welcome drink at the hotel on arrival day· 2 4-course gourmet dinners at the hotel in Volterra· 1 4-course gourmet dinner at the hotel in Pisa· 3-hour cooking class including dinner with drinks in Volterra· Light lunch with drinks in the Chianti area· Wine tasting in the Maremma area· Light lunch with drinks in a farmhouse near Lucca

Experiences and Services· 2-hour tour of Siena with English speaking guide· 2-hour tour of Lucca with English- speaking guide· Visit to a farmhouse near Lucca· 2-hour tour of Pisa with English speaking guide· Entrance fee to the leaning tower in Pisa





NoteThe names of restaurants, wine cellars etc, are subject to change due to their opening days. The program of the “Specialties of the day“ excursions could vary depending on the area and season.

Park Hotel Le Fonti 4*Volterrawww.hotellefonti.com

Grand Hotel Bonanno 4*Pisa www.grandhotelbonanno.it

Our package includes Our HotelsChianti · Siena · San Gimignano · Pisa · Lucca


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Tour Gran Gusto

Day 1: Arrive in in the Prosecco wine area Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel in the Prosecco wine area. Check-in at the hotel, Prosecco welcome drink and the rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Prosecco Area · Meals: D

Day 2: Bassano del Grappa - Asolo Specialties of the day: Grappa, Gnocchi (potato-dumplings) and Baccalà (Stockfish)Today we will visit the historical center of Bassano, the town of the “grappa”, and its famous Nardini distillery. Lunch at the renowned restaurant “’Belvedere”. After a short visit of Marostica with its old-walls and two castles, we will continue to Aso-lo, whose pretty surrounding scenery has always been a great inspiration for poets, writers and artists.Hotel in Prosecco Area · Meals: B, L

Day 3: Treviso - the Prosecco Wine RoadSpecialties of the day: Prosecco wine, chee-se and honeyBefore we begin our journey of discovery of Italy‘s first wine-road, we stop in Trevi-so to admire its Cathedral and Baptistery. The Prosecco Wine Route crosses the gentle hills covered by lush vineyards. If passing by on a Monday we suggest a stop at the lively farmers‘ market with its local delica-cies. A visit to a local winery with a Prosec-co wine tasting will round off the day.Hotel in Prosecco Area · Meals: B

Day 4: Verona and Reggio Emilia Specialties of the day: Rice and Amarone wineWe spend the morning exploring the town of Romeo and Juliet, Verona. Tour Piazza

Bra’ with its magnificent Roman amphithe-ater, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signo-ri and the shopping street Via Mazzini. In the afternoon, our tour will take us to a rice farm near Isola della Scala, where we will learn how rice is refined traditional-ly, and then sample various rice products during our lunch here. We will then pro-ceed to Reggio Emilia. After having explo-red the old town we may visit the Tricolo-re Flag Museum.Hotel in Reggio Emilia · Meals: B, L

Day 5: Reggio Emilia, Cavazzone and Parmigiano Reggiano Specialty of the day: Balsamic vinegar and Parmesan CheeseEarly in the morning we visit a traditional Parmesan cheese factory to learn all about the process of making aged Parmesan cheese. We will then make our way to the hills south of Reggio Emilia and vi-sit a beautiful chalet-style Villa. At lunch-time we stop at a farmhouse in Cavazzo-ne which also features a famous balsa-mic vinegar factory. Before we enjoy a gu-ided tour of the Acetaia Balsamica, during which we gain a deeper understanding of the importance of this syrup to famous chefs from all over the world, we will be served a delicious meal containing the two ingredients of the day Parmesan chee-se and balsamic vinegar. After our return to Reggio Emilia we may stroll though the town at leisure.Hotel in Reggio Emilia · Meals: B, L

Day 6: Parma and Langhirano Specialties of the day: Tortelli, Parma ham

Made in Italy: Grappa · Prosecco · Balsamic Vinegar ·

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese · Prosciutto di Parma

We experience the elegant Renaissan-ce-style city of Parma. Apart from the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral and its cupola covered in frescoes by Correg-gio, it is also famous for its opera tradition and its delightful cuisine. After our guided city tour we will enjoy lunch in a Tratto-ria, relishing home made Tortelli and other delicacies. In the afternoon we will get out of town to the hilly surroundings and head towards Langhirano: main center of Par-ma Ham production. At a local farmer’s we gain an insight of the process of making prosciutto and, of course, will also get the chance to taste the precious ham accom-panied by a glass of Lambrusco wine. In the afternoon we proceed to Milan.Hotel in Milan · Meals: B, L

Day 7: MilanSpecialty of the day: Aperitif alla MilaneseToday we will visit Milan, where an Eng-lish-speaking guide will take us on a half-day tour including the Duomo Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and La Scala Theater. Free time for lunch (not included) and afternoon at disposal to enjoy shop-ping in Italy’s Design and Fashion capital. Later on we gather to celebrate the most cherished Italian pastimes, the aperitivo, a popular Milanese tradition of pre-dinner drinks accompanied by appetizers and fin-ger food. Hotel in Milan · Meals: B

Day 8: Departure After breakfast, transfer to Milan airport and departure. Meals: B

GUSTO 54

EMILIA ROMAGNA

VENETO

TRENTINO

LOMBARDY

Milan Verona

Parma

Langhirano

Reggio Emilia

Treviso

Cavazzone

Bassano del Grappa


Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Venice or Treviso Airport to the hotel· Departure transfer from the hotel to Milan or Treviso Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* centrally located hotels · 3 nights in the Prosecco Area · 2 nights in Reggio Emilia · 2 nights in Milan

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· Prosecco welcome drink at the hotel on arrival day· 1 4-course evening dinner in Treviso· Grappa tasting at a distillery· Lunch with drinks at a restaurant in Bassano del Grappa· Prosecco wine tasting with snack· Lunch in a rice farm (drinks included)· Lunch with drinks at a renowned restaurant in Cavazzone· Vinegar tasting in a balsamic factory· Lunch with drinks at a restaurant in Parma· Parma Ham tasting with Lambrusco wine· Milanese Aperitivo with appetizers and finger food

Experiences and Services· 2-hour tour of Treviso with English- speaking guide· 2-hour tour of Verona with English- speaking guide· 2-hour tour of Parma with English- speaking guide· 2-hour tour of Milan with English- speaking guide· Visit of a Grappa Distillery· Entrance fee to the “Arena” in Verona· Tour of a rice farm· Visit to a balsamic vinegar factory· Visit to a Parma Ham factory





NoteThe names of restaurants, wine cellars etc., are subject to change according to their opening days. The program of the “Special-ties of the day“ excursions could vary de-pending on the area and season

Hotel Relais Monaco 4*Prosecco Areawww.relaismonaco.it

Hotel Posta 4*Reggio Emiliawww.hotelposta.re.it

Hotel Four Points by Sheraton 4*Milanwww.fourpointsmilan.com



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Verona

Tour Bacco

Day 1: Arrive in Northern Italy Arrival at Turin or Milan Airport and trans-fer to the hotel. Check in at the hotel, wel-come drink and the rest of the day at lei-sure.Hotel in Turin · Meals: D

Day 2: Langhe, Alba, Barolo Specialties of the day: Nougat & wineThis morning we will drive through the Langhe, one of the most famous Italian wine-producing areas, to reach the small town of Alba known for its truffles. Du-ring a visit at a nougat-chocolate factory we will have the chance to taste the sweet delicacy. In Barolo which is famous for its red wine of the same name we can enjoy some prestigious vintage wines during a tasting. Dinner will be at the local restau-rant in La Morra where we will be able to enjoy wonderful views as well as a tasty dinner of local specialties. Hotel in Turin · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Costigliole d’Asti, Barbaresco Specialties of the day: Truffles, wine, cheese and cold cutsToday we will start the day in Castiglione d’Asti where we will discover the secrets

of a truffle-hunt in the company of a “tru-folaio” and the trained nose of his dog! We will learn all about the differences bet-ween this black and white „gold“ and hear amusing anecdotes from the life of a “truf-fle hunter”. In the “House of Truffles” we will taste this precious delicacy and have a light lunch. In the afternoon we will drive through the Moscato and Barbaresco wine areas and stop in the pretty village of Barbaresco for a tasting of local wines and products. At the “La Contea” Restau-rant which is considered to be a gastrono-mical institution with its own wine cellar we will enjoy a dinner full of surprises.Hotel in Turin · Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Vercelli Specialty of the day: RiceVercelli is set amidst a countryside of mainly rice-fields. On our visit to a rice-producer we will learn about the cha-racteristics and the production-process of the rice here as well as the nutritional im-portance of this food. Light lunch at a re-staurant where we will taste local special-ties. In the afternoon stroll around the city center of Vercelli. Hotel in Turin · Meals: B, L

Home of the Slow Food movement

LIGURIA

PIEDMONT

Turin

Milan

Vercelli

Costigliole d’Asti

Barolo

Alba

Day 5: Milan Specialty of the day: Aperitif alla MilaneseToday we will travel to Milan, where an English-speaking guide will take us on a half-day tour including the Duomo Cathe-dral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and La Scala Theater. Free time for lunch (not in-cluded) and afternoon at disposal to en-joy shopping in Italy’s Design and Fashi-on capital. Later on we gather to celebrate the most cherished Italian pastimes, the aperitivo, a popular Milanese tradition of pre-dinner drinks accompanied by appeti-zers and finger food.Hotel in Turin · Meals: B

Day 6: Turin Specialty of the day: Bicerin and chocolateToday we will enjoy a guided tour of Tu-rin, the old capital of the Savoy Kingdom and first capital city of Italy with over 2000 years of history. This charming city has a lot to offer: Baroque churches of rare beauty, noble palaces, a 12-mile-long walkway along the river, shops, restau-rants, and beautiful surrounding mounta-ins and hills. At the end of the tour we will enjoy the delicious combination of coffee and chocolate in the famous Bicerin Store where we will also taste the typical Bice-rin chocolate liqueur. Hotel in Turin · Meals: B

Day 7: Departure After breakfast, transfer to Turin or Milan airport and departure.Meals: B


Piedmont · Langhe · Vercelli · Turin · Lombardy · Milan

GUSTO 56

Piedmont

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Turin or Milan Airport to the hotel· Departure transfer from the hotel to Turin or Milan Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· 6 nights in Turin at 4* hotel

Food and Drinks· 6 buffet breakfasts at the hotel · 1 3-course dinner at the hotel on arrival day· Welcome drink at the hotel· Nougat tasting· Wine tasting with snack in Barolo· Dinner in a restaurant in La Morra with local specialties· Truffle hunting and tasting· Truffel lunch with drinks at a farmhouse · Wine tasting with snack in the Barbaresco/ Moscato area· 5-course special dinner at the Restau- rant “La Contea” in Neive· Light lunch at a traditional rice-farm in the Vercelli area· Milanese Aperitivo with appetizers and finger food

· Chocolate and Bicerin chocolate liqueur tasting

Experiences and Services· Truffle-hunt with guide· Visit to a rice-farm in Vercelli area· Visit of Milan city center · 3-hour city tour of Turin with English speaking guide· Visit to the famous Bicerin-chocolate store in Turin





NoteThe names of restaurants, wine cellars etc., are subject to change due to their opening days. The program of the Specialties of the day excursions could vary depending on the area and season

Hotel NH Ambasciatori 4* Turinwww.nh-hotels.com



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Piedmont · Langhe · Vercelli · Turin · Lombardy · Milan

Milan

Tour Salute

Day 1: Arrival in Puglia - Ostuni Arrival at Bari or Brindisi Airport and transfer to the hotel in the Polignano /Ostuni area. Check-in, welcome drink and the rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in the Polignano/Ostuni area · Meals: D

Day 2: Castel del Monte e Trani Specialty of the day: Seafood and Trani wineToday we will visit the world-famous Ca-stel del Monte. We will continue to Trani and visit the Cathedral of San Nicola Pelle-grino, also called the “Queen of the Cathe-drals”, located by the sea. Lunch will be at a local seafood restaurant where we will enjoy a glass of Trani wine. Hotel in the Polignano/Ostuni area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Cooking class and visit of OstuniSpecialty of the day: Panzerotti and home-made Orecchiette pastaAn unforgettable experience expects us today, we will immerse ourselves in a cooking class at the Masseria Torre Coccaro! Puglia’s typical pasta “orecchiet-te” has the shape of an ear. It will be fun to learn how to cut and give the dough this particular shape. At the end of the class we will enjoy our delicious homema-de meal. In the afternoon we will drive to Ostuni. This stunning small town, made of a labyrinth of winding streets and stairs, offers exceptional views over the surroun-ding ancient olive groves.Hotel in the Polignano/Ostuni area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Grottos of Castellana and AlberobelloSpecialty of the day: Homemade pasta and seafoodThis morning we will visit the Castellana Grottoes, one of the most important tou-rist attractions of Puglia. The underground tunnels are as long as a mile and offer an amazing scenario of stalactites and stalag-mites. We will then proceed to the town of Alberobello with its unique cone shaped “Trulli“ houses made of stones. Tonight we will savor a delicious dinner in a Trullo and enjoy local delicacies like homemade pasta and seafood.Hotel in the Polignano/Ostuni area · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Matera, Cisternino Specialty of the day: Olive oilToday we start off with a visit to Matera with its famous “sassi” (stones). This city, considered World Heritage Site by UNE-SCO, was built into the hills and ravines made of soft tufa stone. The local people carved their houses right into the “sassi” or stones. Lunch at a local restaurant. We will then board our motorcoach that takes us to Cisternino for a visit of an olive oil mill where we will also enjoy a tasting.Hotel in the Polignano /Ostuni area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Lecce and Otranto Specialty of the day: Salice Salentino wine Today’s tour takes us to Lecce, also called the “Florence of the South”. The magni-ficent baroque buildings, palaces, churches

The complete culinary and cooking experience in Puglia

CALABRIA

Lecce

Otranto

Castel del MonteBari

Matera Alberobello

Polignano

Castellana Ostuni

PUGLIA

BASILICATA

and the ancient amphitheater make this city truly unique. Our next stop will be in the Salice Salentino wine area where we will visit the oldest wine cellar of this re-gion. We then make our way to Otranto, a seaside town close to the easternmost point of Italy. Otranto’s most important at-traction is the 12th century mosaic in the town’s Romanesque cathedral. Hotel in the Polignano/Ostuni area · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Polignano a Mare and Bari Specialty of the day: GelatoTime at leisure to stroll among the streets of the old town of Polignano a Mare. This picturesque village is famous for its grot-toes and its breathtaking position on the cliff overlooking the sea. We will pro-ceed to Bari, the capital of the Puglia re-gion. The major sights are the Basilica of San Nicola, the Cathedral and the Castle of Ruggero II. On the way back to the hotel, we will stop at a traditional Gelateria to get the real Italian ice-cream experience. Hotel in the Polignano/Ostuni area · Meals: B, D

Day 8: Departure After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Brindisi or Bari Airport in and departure.Meals: B


Castel del Monte · Alberobello · Matera · Lecce · Otranto

GUSTO 58

Alberobello

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfers from Bari or Brindisi Airport to the hotel in the Polignano / Ostuni area· Departure transfer from the hotel to Bari or Brindisi Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per the itinerary· 7 nights at the 4* Hotel Del Levante in Torre Canne (or similar)

Food and Drinks· 7 buffet breakfasts· 6 4-course dinners at the hotel · Dinner with beverages at a typical “trullo” house in Alberobello· Lunch with beverages in a seafood restaurant in Trani· Cooking class and light lunch with drinks at “Masseria /Restaurant Torre Coccaro· Lunch with beverages at a restaurant in the city center of Matera· Olive oil tasting in Cisternino· Wine tasting in Salice Salentino· 1 Serving of Italian Ice-Cream

Experiences and Services· Entrance ticket to Castel del Monte· Entrance ticket to the Castellana grottos· Visit of an olive oil mill in Cisternino· 2-hour tour of Matera with English speaking guide

· English speaking tour leader during the tour




NoteThe names of restaurants, wine cellars etc, are subject to change due to their opening days. The program of the “Specialties of the day“ excursions could vary depending on the area and season

Hotel del Levante 4*Torre Cannewww.dellevante.com



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Castel del Monte · Alberobello · Matera · Lecce · Otranto

Castel del Monte

Tour Mamma Mia

Day 1: Arrive in Catania - Taormina areaArrival at the airport and transfer to the ho-tel in the Taormina area. Check-in, welcome drink and the rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in the Taormina area · Meals: D

Day 2: Mount Etna - Wine Road & Taormina Specialties of the day: Wine, Sausages and CheeseToday’s excursion will take us to the Silve-stri crater of Mount Etna, Europe‘s highest active volcano. Depending on weather con-ditions, we may join the optional (not in-cluded) excursion by jeep with a guide up to the summit craters on over 9500 feet. On our way back we will stop at a winery along the wine road near Castiglione di Si-cilia to taste the unique wine that grows on this volcanic soil. At the end of the day we will have time at leisure in Taormina.Hotel in the Taormina area · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Syracuse - Noto - Avola Specialty of the day: Nero d’Avola wineWe spend the morning exploring the Greek past of Southern Sicily in the Archaeological Park „ Neapolis „ in Syracuse. In the after-noon we will tour Noto, a wonderful town built in Sicilian Baroque style. In Avola we will enjoy the “Nero d’Avola” in a renowned winery, before we drive to Syracuse.Hotel in the Syracuse area · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Rosolini - Marzamemi - Ragusa Specialties of the day: Pachino tomatoes, Wine and TunaIn the morning we stop at a farm in Rosoli-no that produces the Pachino cherry tomatoes. We will then visit the “Vini Elori-

na” wine-cellar for a wine tasting and la-ter continue to the fishing village of Marz-amemi for a seafood lunch. The landmark of the village is the “Tonnara” (tuna-fishing site) dating back to the 16th century. In the afternoon we will enjoy a tasting of the “Cerasuolo di Vittoria” wine in a winery.Hotel in the Syracuse area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Caltagirone - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento Specialties of the day: Homemade pasta, Ri-cotta cheese, Olives, and Vegetables We take a morning drive to Caltarigione. Light lunch at the “Il Gigliotto” farmhouse sampling ricotta cheese, olives and local vegetables. We will then make our way to Piazza Armerina with its Roman Villa del Casale, and admire almost 3500 sq.m. of floor mosaics.Hotel in the Agrigento area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Agrigento and Raffadali Specialty of the day: Sicilian CassataToday we will travel back in time as we wander through the Valley of Temples near Agrigento. Admire this outstanding example of Greek architecture, many of the ancient temples are perfectly well preserved such as the impressive Temple of Concordia. In the afternoon we will continue to the bake-ry “Pasticceria di Stefano” and enjoy the ty-pical “Cassata Siciliana” cake. Hotel in the Agrigento area · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Sciacca - Selinunte - Marsala Specialties of the day: Seafood and MarsalaWe travel to Sciacca, a historic fishing port, with beautiful buildings from the

The best of Sicily

16th century. Lunch at a seafood restau-rant on the beach. We then continue on to Selinunte and visit the archeological site and temple. In Marsala, from the Arab Marsa-el-Allah (Port of God), giving us an idea of how strategically important the town once was, we will taste the famous Marsala wine at the Pellegrino winery.Hotel in the Agrigento area · Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: Trapani - Alcamo - Palermo Specialties of the day: Wine, Olive oil and specialties from the Trapani ValleyWe make our way to Trapani to explore the fish market and the salt-works built along the coast. Enjoy the rich flavors of Sicili-an wine and olive oil during a tasting at a farmhouse. Later we will drive to Palermo where we will spend the remainder of the day exploring Sicily’s capital at our leisure. Hotel in Palermo · Meals: B, D

Day 9: Palermo - Monreale Specialties of the day: Sicilian street foodOur local expert will take us on a guided tour in Palermo exploring its glorious hi-storic buildings and lively atmosphere. Just outside Palermo, we will stop in Mon-reale, an old hill-town famous for the fine mosaics in its great Norman cathedral. In the afternoon we will dig right into the center of Sicily’s street food scene expe-riencing the bustling “Ballarò” Market. Hotel in Palermo · Meals: B, D

Day 10: DepartureAfter breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Palermo Airport in and departure.Meals: B

Taormina · Syracuse · Noto · Agrigento · Marsala · Palermo

GUSTO 60

Palermo

Agrigento

Syracuse

Taormina

Trapani

Monreale

Marzamemi

Rosolini

Caltagirone

SICILY

Sciacca

Marsala

Mt. Etna

Piazza Armerina


Taormina

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Catania CTA Airport to the hotel in the Taormina area· Departure transfer from the hotel to Palermo PMO Airport· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as per the itinerary· 2 nights at a 4* hotel in the Taormina area· 2 nights at a 4* hotel in the Syracuse area· 3 nights at a 4* hotel in the Agrigento area· 2 nights at a 4* hotel in Palermo

Food and Drinks· 9 buffet breakfasts· 9 4-course dinners or buffet-dinners at the hotels· Wine-tasting with snack on the Mount Etna Wine road· Wine-tasting with snack in Avola· Wine tasting in Rosolini· 3-course seafood lunch at a restaurant in Marzamemi· Wine-tasting in Vittoria· Light lunch at a farmhouse in Piazza Armerina· Pastry tasting (Cappuccino and Cassata)· 3-course seafood lunch at a restaurant in Sciacca· Wine-tasting in the Marsala area· Wine and olive-oil tasting at a farmhouse in the Trapani area

Experiences and Services· 2-hour city tour of Syracuse with English speaking guide· Entrance to the Archaeological Area in Syracuse· Visit to a farmhouse in Rosolini

· Visit to a pottery workshop· 2-hour city tour of Piazza Armerina with English-speaking guide· Entrance tickets to “Villa del Casale” in Piazza Armerina· 2-hour tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento with English-speaking guide· Entrance to Valley of the Temples in Agrigento· Visit to a pastry shop· Visit to a vineyard and wine-cellar in Marsala· Visit to the fish market in Trapani and salt-works· Visit to a Sicilian farmhouse· 5-hour city tour of Palermo and Monreale with English-speaking guide· Visit to the traditional Ballarò market in Palermo· Entrance to the Monastery of Monreale





NoteThe names of restaurants, wine cellars etc, are subject to change due to their opening days. The program of the “Specialties of the day“ excursions could vary depending on the area and season

Hotel Elihotel 4*Taormina areawww.elihotel.net

Hotel Aretusa Jolly Palace 4*Syracusewww.jollyaretusapalacehotel.com

Hotel Baia di Ulisse 4*Agrigentowww.baiadiulisse.com

Hotel Domina Coral Bay 4*Palermowww.dominacoralbaysicilia.com



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Pilgrimage tours and faith-based vacations cre-

ated to offer extraordinary travel experiences ex-

ploring the many aspects of Italian culture and

the most sacred religious sites of Italy. We make

planning your religious tour simple by handling

all the details and customizing any program you

may have in mind.page 62 to 69

Tour Francesco

Day 1: Arrive in Rome Transfer from Rome Airport to our hotel in Rome. Check-in at the hotel, welcome drink and the rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Rome · Meals: D

Day 2: Papal Audience and Classical RomeThe day starts with the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square (on Wednesdays). After the Papal Audience we get an introducti-on to the Eternal City on a guided walking tour including Trevi Fountain, Piazza Na-vona with its Fountain of the Four Rivers and the Pantheon. We will enjoy some free time before we continue to the oldest basilica in Rome, the Basilica of St. John the Lateran. By crossing the street we get to the Holy Staircase. Legend has it that this staircase originates from Pontius Pila-te’s palace of Jerusalem and was brought here in the 4th century. If time permits, we will climb the steps on our knees, in memory of Christ’s passion. Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Vatican Museums and Ancient Rome We will enjoy a morning visit to the Vati-can Museums accompanied by an English speaking guide. Admire the spiral stair-case, the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps be-fore arriving in the famous Sistine Cha-pel with its magnificent fresco of the Last

Judgment by Michelangelo. The tour will end with the visit of the St. Peter’s Basili-ca with its famous sculpture “La Pieta’’. In the afternoon we will experience a guided tour exploring the ancient Rome. Starting from the Palatine and Capitoline Hills we will reach the Imperial and Roman Forums, the Hippodrome and Constantine’s Arch. We will stop in front of the Colosseum for an outside visit. Dinner at a local restaurant.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Catacombs of St. Callixtus and Basi-lica of St. Paul Outside the Walls - Assisi We will spend the morning exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Basili-ca of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the burial place of the Apostle. After lunch (not inclu-ded) we will leave Rome and proceed nor-thwards along vineyards and villas of the Roman countryside to reach Assisi. Hotel in Assisi · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Assisi On our full day guided tour of Assisi we learn about the life of St. Francis. We will see the tomb of St. Francis inside the Ba-silica and admire frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue. We continue our tour at the Church of San Damiano, where we will have the opportunity to knee before the crucifix where Jesus asked St. Francis, “to rebuild His church”. We may visit of the

Italy the land of Saints

AssisiSiena

LAZIO

EMILIA ROMAGNA

Rome

LOMBARDY VENETO

TUSCANY

UMBRIA

ABRUZZI

MARCHE

Church that honors St. Clare, the found-ress of the Poor Clare Sisters, at our lei-sure. In the afternoon we explore the St. Mary of the Angels Basilica with its beau-tiful rose garden, the Porziuncola, a tiny church where St. Francis founded his order (Franciscans), and the Capella del Transito, which is the place of his death. Hotel in Assisi · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Siena Today we go on a journey of discove-ry of Siena, the birthplace of St. Catherine and St. Bernardine. We will see Piazza Del Campo, the beautiful Gothic cathedral and the Church of St. Francis, site of a mira-culous event. In 1730, 351consecrated hosts were stolen from the cathedral, but three days later a priest found the exact number of hosts inside the alms box, and since then they have not been consumed. We continue by visiting the Basilica of St. Dominic. On our way back to Assisi we will stop at a winery where we get he chance to taste the local wines and enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner. Overnight in Assisi. Hotel in Assisi · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Departure Buffet breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Rome Airport and departure.Meals: B

We may organize the celebration of a Mass whenever you wish to include it in your program. Many hotels in Rome feature their own chapel.


Rome · Assisi · Siena

DIVINO 64

Rome

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel in Rome· Departure Transfer from the hotel in Assisi to Rome Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· 3 nights at 4* GH Tiberio in Rome (or similar)· 3 nights at 4* Grand Hotel dei Congressi in Assisi (or similar)

Food and Drinks· 6 Buffet breakfasts· 2 3-course dinners in Rome· 1 Typical dinner in a Trattoria in Rome· 2 3-course dinners in Assisi· 1 Typical dinner in a Trattoria in Rome

Experiences and Services· 2 full day guided tours in Rome· 1 half day guided tour in Rome· Entrance fee to the Vatican Museums· Entrance fee to Colliseum· Entrance fee to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus· Entrance fee to St. Paul Outsides the Walls· Entrance fee in the lower Basilica of St. Francis

· Headsets during the sightseeing tours· English speaking tour escort throughout the itinerary· Porterage upon arrival and departure in each hotel



Grand Hotel dei Congressi 4*Assisiwww.grandhoteldeicongressiassisi.com



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Rome · Assisi · Siena

Vatican

Assisi

Tour Cammino

Day 1: Arrive in Milan Transfer from Milan Airport to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and the rest of day at leisure.Hotel in Milan · Meals: D

Day 2: Milan and Padua Today our English speaking guide will take us on a city tour which includes the most important sights. Starting with the “Duo-mo”, Milan’s extravagant Gothic cathedral, we will discover the Gallery Vittorio Ema-nuele and famous La Scala Theater. Our spiritual path will then take us to Padua, home of Saint Anthony, where we visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Housing some body remains of the saint, it is an import-ant pilgrimage destination. Hotel in Padova · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Venice We board our motor coach which takes us to Venice where we will enjoy a gui-ded tour exploring the Basilica of St. Mark which contains the tomb of St. Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of the city. We will also enter the Doge‘s Palace and walk through the beautiful Bridge of Sighs. The afternoon is free to do as you please. Hotel in Padova · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Padua and Florence We spend the morning exploring Padua’s city center. On our guided tour we also discover other more worldly sights such as the Palazzo della Ragione, a large me-dieval hall, or the Jewish Ghetto. Ano-ther amazing experience is the Basilica di Santa Giusta, where the remains of many martyrs and the tombs of several saints can be found. In the afternoon we travel to Tuscany.Hotel in Montecatini · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Florence We board our coach bound for Florence, the capital of the Renaissance, where an English speaking guide will lead us to the Cathedral with its Dome by Brunelleschi, Giotto‘s elegant belfry and the Baptiste-ry of San Giovanni whose doors feature Ghiberti‘s masterpiece, relief sculptures of ten scenes from the old Testament, named “Gate to Paradise” by Michelangelo. In the afternoon we will discover the Uffizi Gal-lery’s collection of priceless masterpieces and works of art in on a guided tour.Hotel in Montecatini · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Siena and Assisi On a guided tour we will explore the hi-storic center of St. Catherine’s hometown, Siena with its famous Piazza del Campo, a beautiful seashell-shaped square, where the famous horse race “Il Palio” takes pla-ce. We will also visit the Basilica of San Domenico where St. Catharine passed a large part of her life. In the afternoon our journey takes us to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis whose spirit can be felt in this saintly place. Inside the spectacular Basilica, we will see his tomb and admire the frescoes.Hotel in Assisi · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Assisi and Rome Before we make our way to Rome this morning, we will stop at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with its beautiful rose garden, the Porziuncola, a tiny church where St. Francis founded his order and the Capella del Transito, which is the place of his death. After our arrival in Italy’s ca-pital an orientation tour will introduce us to some of the city‘s sights, including Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Panthe-on.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

The Pilgrim tour of Italy

Day 8: Ancient Rome From the Palatine and Capitoline Hills we start our guided tour which will then take us to the Imperial and Roman Forums, the Hippodrome and Constantine’s Arch. After an outside visit of the Coliseum, we pro-ceed to St. Mary Major, the most important church in the world devoted to Our Lady. We then visit St. John Lateran, the Pope’s cathedral, where relics of both Peter and Paul are located under the main altar. Just across the street we will find the church of the Scala Santa and the Holy Stairca-se which is believed to be a staircase from Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem and brought to Rome in the 4th century.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 9: Rome and Vatican Museums Our day begins with a guided visit to one of the greatest art collections in the wor-ld, the Vatican Museums. We will walk through the Tapestry Gallery, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s Ma-sterpiece, the Last Judgment and the tomb of St. John Paul II finishing off at St. Pe-ter’s Basilica. We will spend the afternoon exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the burial place of the Apostle. Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 10: Rome - Papal Audience Enjoy an audience with the Holy Father in the morning before we will have free time to discover this unique city at our leisure.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 11: Departure Transfer to Rome Airport and departure.Meals: B

We may organize the celebration of a Mass whenever you wish to include it in your program.

Milan · Padua · Venice · Florence · Assisi · Rome

DIVINO 66

Florence

Milan

AssisiSiena

Padova Venice

Montecatini

LAZIOABRUZZI

EMILIA ROMAGNA

TUSCANY MARCHE

VENETO

LOMBARDY

Rome

UMBRIA


Milan

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Milan Airport to the hotel in Milan· Departure transfer from the hotel in Rome to Rome Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Boat transfer from Tronchetto to San Marco and return· Accommodation in 4* hotels · 1 night in Milan · 2 nights in Padova · 2 nights in Montecatini · 1 nights in Assisi · 4 nights in Rome

Food and Drinks· 10 buffet breakfasts· 1 3-course dinner at the hotel in Milano · 2 3-course dinners at the hotel in Padova· 2 3-course dinners at the hotel in Montecatini (drinks not included)· 1 3-course dinner at the hotel in Assisi · 4 3-course dinners at the hotel in Rome

Experiences and Services· 1 Half day guided tour in Milan· 1 Half day guided tour in Venice· 1 Half day guided tour in Padova· 1 Full day guided tour in Florence· 1 full day guided tour in Siena and Assisi· 2 full day guided tours in Rome· 1 Half day guided tour in Rome· Entrance fee to Palazzo Ducale in Venice· Entrance fee to the Uffizi Gallery· Entrance fee in the lower Basilica of St. Francis· Entrance fees to the Vatican Museums· Entrance fee to the Catacombs· Entrance fee to the Roman Forum· Entrance fee to St. Paul Outsides the Walls



Hotel Four Points by Sheraton 4*Milanwww.fourpointsmilan.com

Hotel Crowne Plaza 4*Paduawww.crowneplazapadova.it

Hotel Puccini 4*Montecatiniwww.hotelpuccini.net





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Milan · Padua · Venice · Florence · Assisi · Rome

Sant Peters Square

Padua

Florence

Tour Alleluia

Day 1: Arrive in Rome - Orvieto Arrival at Rome Airport and transfer to the hotel in Orvieto. Check-in, welcome drink and the rest of day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.Hotel in Orvieto · Meals: D

Day 2: Orvieto and Assisi We start off our day in the hilltop town of Orvieto, where history hangs over the cobbles streets, beautiful piazzas and im-pressive churches. Orvieto’s top sight and one of the most extraordinary examples of Italian Gothic architecture, is the striking Cathedral with its magnificent exterior mosaic decorations. Its history is strongly connected to Eucharistic miracle and the Blood Stained Stones. We then travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis whose spi-rit can be felt in this saintly place. Inside the spectacular Basilica of St. Francis, we will see his tomb and admire the fresco-es by famous artists such as Giotto and Ci-mabue. We also visit the church that ho-nors St. Clare, the foundress of the Poor Clare Sisters.Hotel in Assisi · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Assisi, Macerata and Loreto We make our way to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with its beautiful rose garden, the Porziuncola, a tiny church where St. Francis founded his order and the Capella del Transito, which is the pla-ce of his death. We then depart for Loreto with a stop in Macerata to enter the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, where an Eucharistic miracle happened in the 14th century: a priest torn by the doubt that Christ was re-

ally present in the Eucharist, saw the host bleed in the chalice.Hotel in Loreto · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Loreto - Lanciano - San Giovanni Rotondo Loreto is one of the most important pilgri-mage sites in Italy. Tradition says that an-gels moved here the house that had been the Holy Family’s home in Nazareth. We will have the opportunity to pray in the Sanctuary of the Holy House. We then tra-vel to Lanciano where the host turned into flesh and the wine into blood. In the after-noon we will reach San Giovanni Rotondo, home of Padre Pio.Hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo · Meals: B, D

Day 5: San Giovanni Rotondo and Monte Sant’Angelo Today we will gain an insight of the life and miracles of the Franciscan Padre Pio da Pietralcina. During our visit of the Mo-nastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where Padre Pio lived, the Franciscan friars will teach us about his life. We will then make our way to Monte Sant‘Angelo, one of the most ancient Christian shrines, dedicated to the archangel Michael who appeared here in the 5th and 8th centuries. Return to San Giovanni Rotondo. Hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo · Meals: B, D

Day 6: San Giovanni Rotondo, Monte Cas-sino and Rome We begin today’s journey to Rome via Monte Cassino for a guided tour of the Be-nedictine Abbey. The abbey was founded by Saint Benedict of Norcia in the 6th cen-

Italy: The Land of Miracles

Macerata

Lanciano

AssisiLoreto

Oriveto

MOLISE

LAZIO

Rome

San GiovanniMonte Cassino

TUSCANY

UMBRIA

ABRUZZO

MARCHE

CAMPANIA

PUGLIA

BASILICATA

tury and has been destroyed four times, but still serves as home to the Benedicti-nes. After our visit, we continue our trip to Rome. Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 7: Vatican Museums and major BasilicasWe will enjoy a morning visit to the Vati-can Museums accompanied by an English speaking guide. Admire the spiral staircase, the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gal-lery of the Geographical Maps before arri-ving in the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgment by Michelangelo. The tour will end with the visit of the St. Peter’s Basilica and its fa-mous sculpture “La Pieta’’. In the afternoon we will discover the most important Basi-licas outside of the Vatican: S. Giovanni in Laterano, the former seat of the popes with its holy stairway and the church of S. Pa-olo Fuori le Mura, dedicated to Paul the Apostle and the Jubilee Church. Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 8: Rome - Papal Audience This morning we go to the Vatican City for an audience with the Holy Father. Follo-wing our time with Pope Francis we will have free time to discover this unique city at leisure.Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D

Day 9: Departure Buffet breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Rome Airport for departure.

We may organize the celebration of a Mass whenever you wish to include it in your program.


Rome · Orvieto · Siena · Assisi · S. Giovanni Rotondo

DIVINO 68

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel in Orvieto · Departure Transfer from the hotel in Rome to Rome Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotels · 1 night in Orvieto · 1 night in Assisi · 1 night in Loreto · 2 nights in San Giovanni Rotondo · 3 nights in Rome

Food and Drinks· 8 Buffet breakfasts· 1 3-course dinner at the hotel in Orvieto· 1 3-course dinner at the hotel in Assisi· 1 3-course dinner at the Hotel in Loreto· 2 3-course dinners in San Giovanni Rotondo· 3 3-course dinners at the hotel in Roma

Experiences and Services· 1 Half day guided tour in Orvieto· 1 Half day guided tour in Assisi· 2 Hours guided tour in Monte Cassino· Full day guided tour in Rome· Entrance fee for the Dome of Orvieto· Entrance fee for the lower Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi· Entrance fee for Monte Cassino· Entrance fee to the Santuario San Michele in Monte Sant’Angelo· Entrance fee at the Roman Forum· Entrance fee at the Vatican Museum



Hotel Aquila Bianca 4*Orvietowww.hotelaquilabianca.it


Hotel San Francesco 4*Loretowww.loretosanfrancescohotel.it

Hotel Gran Paradiso 4*San Giovanni Rotondowww.hotelgranparadiso.it

Grand Hotel Tiberio 4*Rome www.ghtiberio.com



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Rome · Orvieto · Siena · Assisi · S. Giovanni Rotondo

Orvieto

Assisi

Its rich musical heritage makes Italy the perfect

destination for musical themed tours. We provide

access to exclusive musical events, festivals and

operas; custom design an itinerary for your choir

or orchestra and organize unique concerts in spe-

cial venues assuring quality performances.page 70 to 74

Teatro la FeniceVenice

Our Hotels (or similar) 5 days

from only€ 379,- Hotel Bonvecchiati 4*

Venicewww.hotelbonvecchiati.it or: Hotel Ambasciatori Delfino 4* Mestrewww.hotelambasciatori-mestre.com

Hotel Gritti 4*Bardolino Lake Gardawww.parchotels.it

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival boat transfer from Venice airport to the hotel in Venice· Departure coach transfer from the hotel on Lake Garda to the airport in Venice· Transportation by deluxe AC motorcoach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotel in Venice and on lake Garda· 2 nights in 4* hotel in Venice· 2 nights in 4* hotel on Lake Garda

Food and Drinks· 4 buffet breakfasts· 1 welcome drink at the hotel in Venice on arrival day· 2 4-course dinners at the hotel on Lake Garda

Experiences and Services· 2-hour tour of Venice with English speaking guide · Opera ticket La Fenice Theatre (category Galleria or Loggione)· 2-hour tour of Padua with English speaking guide · Boat trip on Lake Garda

· Headset during the sightseeing tours · English speaking tour guide for every

excursion · Porterage upon arrival and departure

at the hotel

The tour does not include· Tips and everything not listed under ”the tour includes”· City taxes

The program of La Fenice Theater 2017 had not been published at time of printing. Please refer to our web site to get more informations. www.michelangelo.travel

Day 1: VeniceArrival at Venice Airport and boat trans-fer to the hotel. Check in at the hotel, wel-come drink and rest of the day at leisure.Hotel in Venice

Day 2: Venice with La Fenice Opera House In the morning we get an introduction to Venice on a guided walking tour exploring the major sights: St. Mark’s square and ba-silica, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, just to name a few. We will spend the afternoon discovering Venice’s hidden corners at our leisure before we get all dressed up for our great opera night in the famous La Fenice Theater.Hotel in Venice · Meals: B

Day 3: Padua and Verona In Padova we join our local expert for a gu-ided tour discovering the city’s fascinating history and unique character. Free time for lunch. We then board the coach bound for Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet. From here, we continue our journey to Lake Garda.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Lake Garda Today we go on a journey of discovery through the unique and bizarre landsca-pe of Italy’s largest lake. The narrow nor-th of the Lake Garda is dominated by the soaring peak of Monte Baldo, whereas it spreads out comfortably further south. Our first stop will be in the picture post-card village of Sirmione. We may visit the Scaliger Castle or stroll through the nar-row streets of this romantic little town at our leisure. After lunch (not included) we will board a boat that takes us towards the south-eastern shore to Garda which features the longest lakeside promenade on Lake Garda where we may enjoy on a nice walk.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Departure Transfer to the Venice Airport and depar-ture.Meals: B


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Arena Opera Festival 2017Verona

Arena Program 2017

June

Thu 23rd Nabucco PremiéreSat 24th Aida Thu 29th Nabucco Fri 30th Aida

July

Sat 01st RigolettoWen 05th Aida Thu 06th RigolettoFri 07th NabuccoSat 08th Madama Butterfly Sun 09th AidaTue 11th AidaWen 12th Nabucco Thu 13th Madama Butterfly Fri 14th RigolettoSat 15th NabuccoSun 16th AidaTue 18th NabuccoWen 19th RigolettoThu 20th AidaFri 21st GALA DOMINGOSat 22nd Madama ButterflySun 23rd AidaThu 27th RigolettoFri 28th Aida Sat 29th Madama Butterfly

August

Thu 03rd AidaFri 04th Nabucco Sat 05th ToscaSun 06th AidaTue 08th AidaWen 09th NabuccoThu 10th ToscaFri 11th Madama ButterflySat 12th NabuccoSun 13th AidaTue 15th IX SINFONIA BEETHOVEN Wen 16th AidaThu 17th ToscaFri 18th NabuccoSat 19th Madama ButterflySun 20th AidaTue 22nd ToscaWen 23rd NabuccoThu 24th AidaFri 25th ToscaSat 26th NabuccoSun 27th Aida

Ticket category in € in € before 24.12.16 after 25.12.161st sector stall GoldPremiere and Gala Domingo 208,- 226,-15th Aug. Concert - IX SINFONIA BEETHOVEN 103,- 112,-Fri/Sat 188,- 204,-Other days 174,- 189,-Open ticket (not valid on 23/06 and 21/07) 188,- 204,-

1st sector stallPremiere and Gala 180,- 196,-15th Aug. Concert - IX SINFONIA BEETHOVEN 89,- 97,-Fri/Sat 159,- 173,-Other days 145,- 158,-Open ticket (not valid on 23/06 amd 21/07) 159,- 173,-

2nd sector stallPremiere and Gala 136,- 148,-15th Aug. Concert - IX SINFONIA BEETHOVEN 68,- 74,-Fri/Sat 120,- 131,-Other days 110,- 120,-Open ticket (not valid on 23/06 and 21/07) 120,- 131,-

Central numbered seats on the stepsPremiere and Gala 113,- 123,-15th Aug. Concert - IX SINFONIA BEETHOVEN 58,- 54,-Fri/Sat 99,- 107,-Other days 89,- 97,-Open ticket (not valid on 23/06 and 21/07) 99,- 107,-

Numbered seats on the stepsPremiere and Gala 84,- 92,-15th Aug. Concert - IX SINFONIA BEETHOVEN 48,- 52,-Fr/Sa 80,- 87,-So/Di/Mi/Do 69,- 75,-Open ticket (not valid on 23/06 and 21/07) 80,- 87,-

Unreserved stone steps D - E Premiere and Gala 27,50 30,-15th Aug. Concert - IX SINFONIA BEETHOVEN 15,- 16,50Fri/Sat 26,- 28,50Other days 24,- 26,50Open ticket (not valid on 23/06 and 21/07) 26,- 28,50

Unreserved stone steps C – FPremiere and Gala 23,- 25,-15th Aug. Concert - IX SINFONIA BEETHOVEN 14,- 15,-Fri/Sat 22,- 24,-Other days 20,- 22,-Open ticket (not valid on 23/06 and 21/07) 22,- 24,-

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Day 1: Lake Garda Arrival at Verona or Milan Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and the rest of the day at leisure.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: D

Day 2: Dolomites Today’s highlight will be the wild and ro-mantic route through the UNESCO listed Dolomites. From Val d’Ega the way leads up to the Costalunga Pass. Driving past the captivating Rose Garden group we tra-vel to Canazei in Val di Fassa, from where the exciting drive over the Pordoi Pass be-gins. Over the Sella Pass we eventually ar-rive in St. Ulrich in Val Gardena, famous for its woodcarving tradition. On our way back we will stop at the famous Ferrari winery to savor this world famous sparkling wine.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Verona and Gala Domingo The morning is free to do as we please, re-lax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the lake. In the afternoon we board our coach bound for Verona. Our local guide will take us on a walking tour discover-ing the lovely old town and its famous si-ghts, charming squares and stunning Sca-liger palaces. Before we enter Verona’s landmark, the Arena, a Roman amphithe-ater and one of the most spectacular ope-ra venues, we will have a light dinner at a local trattoria. Enjoy your Italian Opera Experience taking part at the Event of the Year: Gala Domingo.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Lake Garda Today we will go on a journey of discove-ry of the beautiful Lake Garda. We make our way to Malcesine, a picturesque town on the eastern shore of the lake. The im-posing Scaliger Castle rises up above the roofs of the historic town. The ferry boat will then take us across the lake to Limo-ne, situated idyllically between the lake, gardens, olive groves and citrus orchards. Discover the mazelike streets and the many lovingly restored lemon gardens. Return trip by boat to Malcesine.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Venice Today we will visit the romantic lagoon city of Venice! Our fascinating guided tour begins from the Doge’s Palace and fa-mous St. Marks Square. We will experien-ce the Venice of the Venetians along nar-row streets, away from the tourist hustle-bustle, a captivating city even in its most hidden corners. Looking out from the Ri-alto Bridge, the Canale Grande can be ad-mired in its full glory.Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Departure Transfer to the airport and departure.Meals: B

NB: This is an ideal program during all the Opera season in Verona

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Verona airport to the hotel on Lake Garda· Departure transfer from the hotel to Verona Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotel on Lake Garda· 5 nights in 4* hotel on Lake Garda

Food and Drinks· 5 buffet breakfasts· 1 welcome drink at the hotel on arrival day· 4 4-course dinners at the hotel· 1 light dinner at a typical trattoria in Verona· 1 wine tasting at Ferrari

Experiences and Services· Full day excursion in the Dolomites · Entrance ticket to the Gala Domingo (category: Gradinata sector C/F)· Boat trip from Malcesine to Limone and retour· 2 hours of Venice with English-speaking guide· Boat transfer from Tronchetto to San Marco and back



at the hotel

The tour does not include· Tips and everything not listed under ”the tour includes”· City taxes


07.19.-07.27.17 € 839,- € 614,- € 564,-

NB: This is an ideal program during all the Opera season in Verona.


Garda Hotel Forte Charme 4*Nago - Lake Gardawww.fortecharmehotel.it


19th July - 24th July 6 days

from only€ 564,-

Our Hotels

Teatro la ScalaMilan


01.03.-03.31.17 € 419,- € 324,- € 279,-

03.31.-10.25.17 € 449,- € 354,- € 309,-

10.25.-12.23.17 € 419,- € 324,- € 279,-



Our Hotels4 days

from only€ 279,-

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Day 1: Arrive in Milan Arrival at Milan Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel, welcome drink and the rest of the day at leisure. Hotel in Milan · Meals: D

Day 2: Milan and La Scala Theatre Today’s excursion will show us Milan. We will enjoy a 3-hour tour with an Eng-lish-speaking guide, and see the Duomo, the Cathedral, the world-renowned Ope-ra House La Scala from the outside and the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. As Mi-lan is also the capital of fashion, you will have some time for shopping. In the late afternoon we gather to celebrate the most cherished Italian pastimes, the aperitivo, a popular Milanese tradition of pre-din-ner drinks accompanied by appetizers and finger food. In a good mood we will then walk to La Scala Theater and marvel at the delights of Italian Opera.Hotel in Milan · Meals: B

Day 3: Lake Como Tremezzo and BellagioToday we will get out of the city and drive northwards to the mountains and roman-tic Lake Como. We stop in Como to dis-cover the town’s fascinating history and unique lakeside character, before we make our way to Tremezzo driving along the im-pressively narrow coastal road. Lake Co-mo’s winding shoreline is scattered with gorgeous fishing villages. By ferry boat we will then reach Bellagio, located at the picturesque junction of all three legs of Lake Como.Hotel in Milan · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Departure Transfer to Milan airport and departure.Meals: B

Hotel Antaraes Rubens 4*Milanwww.antareshotels.com

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Milan Airport to the hotel · Departure transfer from the hotel to Milan Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotel in Milan· 3 nights in 4* hotel in Milan

Food and Drinks· 3 buffet breakfasts· 1 welcome drink at the hotel on arrival day· 2 4-course dinners at the hotel · 1 aperitivo in Milan

Experiences and Services· 3 hours of Milan with English-speaking guide· 2 hours of Como with English-speaking guide· Ferry boat trip from Tremezzo to Bellagio



at the hotel

The tour does not include· Ticket at the Theatre la Scala · Tips and everything not listed under ”the tour includes”· City taxes

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Day 1: Arrive in VeniceArrival and boat transfer from Venice Air-port to the hotel in Venice. Check-in and the rest of day at leisure.Hotel in Venice

Day 2: VeniceIn the morning we get an introduction to Venice on a guided walking tour exploring the major sights: St. Mark’s square and ba-silica, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal and Rial-to Bridge. In the afternoon we will enjoy a boat ride in the stunning Venetian Lagoon and visit its main islands: Murano – fa-mous for its artistic glass works, Burano – an old fisherman’s island whose buildings are painted in vivid colours and Torcel-lo – once the most populated island, it is a quiet place to relax nowadays.Hotel in Venice · Meals B

Day 3: Casanova’s secret VeniceToday we will be treated to a fascinating and fun walking tour that takes us back to the Venice of the XVIII century. Dressed up performers, impersonating Venetians, will

acquaint us with entertaining stories about their characters’ lives. We follow our mas-ked guide through narrow alleyways and over little, hidden bridges on a magical journey of discovery of Venice’s exciting past. Highlight: We end our tour with a party, held in the majestic and picturesque set-ting of a noble Venetian Palace in the he-art of the city. While we sip our aperi-tif and nip Venetian appetizers, we will be entertained by Venetian live music (Vival-di, Rondò Veneziano etc.) and by the pas-sionate performances of our actors and minuet dancers in costumes .

All guests will receive a Venetian mask as a souvenir of this amazing and unforgetta-ble Venice experience.Hotel in Venice · Meals B

Day 4: Departure Boat transfer from the hotel to Venice Air-port and departure. Hotel in Venice · Meals B

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from the airport in Venice to the hotel by boat including one luggage per person· Departure transfer from the hotel in Venice to the Airport by boat including one luggage per person· Accomodation in 4* hotel in Venice

Food and Drinks· 3 buffet breakfasts at the hotel· 1 welcome drink on arrival day

Experiences and Services· 2-hours city guide in Venice· Half day boat trip to Murano Burano and Torcello · Full day event in Venice including: Tour leader in historical dress · Street performances · Entrance to a noble Venetian Palace · Party with live music and actors

in costumes · Appetizers with drinks · Live Music · Actors and musician · 1 Venice Mask as souvenir

· Headset during the city guide tour · English speaking tour guide for every


at the hotel



03.02.-03.05.17 € 519,- € 469,- € 429,-

11.09.-11.12.17 € 519,- € 469,- € 429,-



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Behind Casanova’s mask An exclusive Michelangelo Event in Venice

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Hotel Bonvecchiati 4* Venicewww.hotelbonvecchiati.it



Camellias in bloom Lake MaggioreCamellias Festival in Locarno from 28th March to 1st April 2017


03.28.-04.01.17 € 609,- € 459,- € 394,-



Our Hotels (or similar) 5 days

from only€ 394,-

Day 1: Arrive on Lake MaggioreArrival at Milan Airport and transfer to the hotel in Stresa. Check-in, welcome drink at the hotel and rest of day at leisure.Hotel in Stresa · Meals: D

Day 2: Borromean IslandDirectly opposite Stresa, the three stun-ning islands lie in a wide gulf surroun-ded by mountains. In the morning we will board the boat that takes us to Isola Bel-la. Admire the Baroque palace and beau-tiful garden (entrance fees included) befo-re we continue to Isola dei Pescatori and its picturesque fishing village, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch and beauti-ful views on Stresa and the western coast-line of the lake. In the afternoon we will make our way to Isola Madre by boat. The largest of the island boasts an impressive and well-preserved park, an enchanting place to be discovered.Hotel in Stresa · Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Milan with city guideToday’s excursion takes us to Italy’s capi-tal of chic, Milan. Our English-speaking gu-ide will introduce you to the city‘s iconic sights during a 3-hour tour, including the

Duomo, the world renowned Opera House La Scala and the Vittorio Emanuele II Gal-lery. The afternoon is free to do as you please.Hotel in Stresa · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Ascona and Locarno with visit of the Camellia Festival in Locarno Marvellous Switzerland will be our desti-nation today. Situated on the Swiss, nor-thern side of the lake, the resort towns of Locarno and Ascona nevertheless charm their visitors with an Italian and Mediter-ranean atmosphere, featuring nice squares and little delightful cafés. The Locarno Camellia Festival is the most important event of its kind in Europe. Set in the ma-gnificent Camellia Park, the exhibition dis-plays over 300 types of this pretty flo-wer, beautifully arranged by experienced gardeners. The event is one of the oldest presentations of Camellias in the region, which have been cultivated here for over 150 years. Hotel in Stresa · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Departure Transfer to the Milan Airport and departure. Meals: B

Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac 4* Stresawww.milansperanza.it

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Milan Airport to the hotel· Departure transfer from the hotel to Milan Airport · Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Boat trip to the Borromean Islands · Accommodation in 4* hotel · 4 nights on Lake Maggiore

Food and Drinks· 4 buffet breakfasts· 1 welcome drink· 4 4-course dinners at the hotel· 1 lunch at Isola dei Pescatori

Experiences and Services· 2-hours city guide in Milan· Boat trip to the Borromean Islands Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Pescatori· Entrance fee to Isola Bella Palace and Isola Madre



at the hotel


The festival begins Thursday at 17.00 pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11.00am. Stands close around 8.00pm.



09.28.-10.03.17 € 764,- € 627,- € 569,-



Wine Festival on Lake Garda

Day 1: Arrive on Lake GardaArrival and transfer from Verona Airport to the hotel in Desenzano. Check-in, wel-come and rest of day at leisure.Hotel in Desenzano · Meals: D

Day 2: Verona - SirmioneWe take a morning drive to the roman-tic city of Verona, where we get an intro-duction to the city’s main sights on a gui-ded walking tour. Explore the Roman Are-na, one of the most spectacular open-air opera venues, Piazza delle Erbe with its sumptuous Palazzos housing buzzling little cafés and famous Juliet’s balcony. We will then enjoy free time for shopping befo-re we make our way to the postcard villa-ge of Sirmione situated on a narrow, 4 km long peninsula on the south of Lake Garda. We may visit the Scaliger Castle or stroll through the cobbled streets of this roman-tic little town at our leisure. Hotel in Desenzano · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Bardolino Wine Festival Today we will drive long the south-eastern shore of Lake Garda to Bardolino, a quaint, charming village with cobbled streets and a well-kept yachting marina. The wine pro-duced on the surrounding hills overlook-ing the lake takes the name from this vil-lage. The very pleasant light red Bardolino wine will be the protagonist of our day. The Wine Festival attracts thousands of visitors every year, we may stroll along the lake side promenade from stall to stall with a glass of wine in the hand. Make sure you do not miss the great fireworks at night! Hotel in Desenzano · Meals: B

Day 4: Franciacorta and BergamoBergamo’s attraction lies mainly in its up-per city, which is surrounded by medie-val walls. We will get there by funicu-lar and walk to the Piazza Vecchia, where the cathedral, the baptistery, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore with the Colleo-ni Chapel and the Palazzo della Ragione create a unique ensemble. After free time for lunch, our tour continues through the untouched hilly landscape of the Fran-ciacorta wine region to a typical winery, where we will have a sparkling experien-ce tasting the “spumante” accompanied by some delicious appetizers.Hotel in Desenzano · Meals: B

Day 5: Gardone and Garda Island Our coach will take us along the we-stern coast to Gardone situated idyllical-ly between the lake, gardens, olive groves and citrus orchards. Discover the maze-like streets of the historic district and the many lovingly restored lemon gardens. We will then reach Isola di Garda by boat. The Borghese Cavazza family opens their home for guided tours: during this visit, which takes us through the untouched na-ture of the park, the beautiful Italian and English gardens, we will discover the rich history of this spectacular place. Back on the mainland we will spend the remainder of our last day in Desenzano at leisure.Hotel in Desenzano · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Departure Transfer to Verona Airport and departure.Meals: B

Wine tasting, food, fireworks from 28th September to 03rd October 2017

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Blu Lake Sirmione Hotel 4* Desenzano www.blulakesirmionehotel.it

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Verona Airport to the hotel in Desenzano· Departure transfer from the hotel in Desenzano to Verona Airport· Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Funicular in Bergamo· Boat ride to the Island Garda· Accommodation in 4* hotel on southern Lake Garda · 5 nights at 4* hotel

Food and Drinks· 5 buffet breakfasts· 1 welcome drink· 4 4-course dinners at the hotel· Wines tasting at the Wine festival in Bardolino· Sparkling wine tasting in Franciacorta area

Experiences and Services· 2-hours city guide in Verona· 2-hours city guide in Bergamo· Full day tour for Bardolino wine festival




09.06.-09.11.17 € 774,- € 574,- € 479,-



Wine Festival in Chianti

Day 1: Arrive in TuscanyArrival at Florence Airport and transfer to the hotel in Poggibonsi. Check in at the ho-tel, welcome drink and rest of day at leisure.Hotel in Poggibonsi · Meals: D

Day 2: San Gimignano and VolterraToday we will enjoy the town of San Gi-mignano. The daunting family towers can be seen from far away. Each family kept trying to surpass the others building hig-her and higher towers, and these impres-sive structures stand testimony to this competitive spirit to this day. We then make our way to Volterra, famous for its alabaster. The former Etruscan settlement is located on a hill with a splendid view of the surroundings. On request, a visit to an alabaster laboratory can be arranged.Hotel in Poggibonsi · Meals: B, D

Day 3: Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino Pope Pius II wanted to transform his birth-place Pienza into a model city of the Renaissance, a goal which he only par-tially reached with the construction of the cathedral, papal palace and city hall. We will then reach Montepulciano, which makes the heart of all wine connoisseurs beat faster, as here the famous Vino No-bile di Montepulciano is grown. The tasting of different red wines and regional specialties will be a delighting experience. Last but not least we will stop in Montalcino, known for its Brunello wine, the old town is situated on a hill and out-shines the entire surrounding countryside.Hotel in Poggibonsi · Meals: B, D

Day 4: Chianti Classico Wine Festival in Greve in ChiantiWe will go on a journey of discovery th-rough the Tuscan area Chianti, famous for its red wine of the same name. The stri-king hilly territory lies between Floren-ce to the north and Siena to the south. We will be absolutely enchanted by the gor-geous setting consisting of rolling hillside vineyards, cypress-lined roads and medie-val hill towns on the horizon. The highlight of our day will be the Chianti Wine Festi-val in Greve in Chianti. We may stroll from stall to stall along the narrow streets with a glass of wine in our hand and enjoy the different wines. Our coach driver will take us back to the hotel safe and sound.Hotel in Poggibonsi · Meals: B, D

Day 5: Siena and Arezzo and Farewell dinnerWe take a morning drive to the old-town of Siena: the highlight is the Piazza del Campo, the seashell-shaped square on which the famous horse-race, the Palio, takes place each year. Another site not to be missed is the imposing Cathedral.In the afternoon we will drive to disco-ver the fairly unknown town of Arezzo. We will see the Romanesque church of S. Maria della Pieve and the Piazza Grande, scene of a historical knights’ tournament. We will enjoy our last dinner together in a Tuscan country estate.Hotel in Poggibonsi · Meals: B, D

Day 6: Departure Transfer to Florence airport and departure.

Tuscany Indulgence from 6th to 11th September 2017

Our Hotels

Hotel Toscana Ambassador 4* Poggibonsiwww.toscana-ambassador.it

Transportation and Hotels· Arrival transfer from Florence Airport to the hotel· Departure transfer from the hotel to Florence Airport in · Transportation by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary· Accommodation in 4* hotel in the Chianti area · 5 nights at 4* hotel

Food and Drinks· 5 buffet breakfasts· 1 welcome drink· 4 4-course dinners at the hotel· 1 wine tasting at the Wine festival in Greve in Chianti· 1 typical Tuscan dinner on a country estate· 1 wine tasting in Montalcino or Monte- pulciano

Experiences and Services· 2-hours city guide in Siena· Full day tour for Chianti and the wine festival in Greve


The festival begins Thursday at 17.00 pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11.00 am. Stands close around 8.00 pm.





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