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Tuscan and Umbrian Countryside
September 18 – 28, 2015 Please join CJ Katz of CTV's Wheatland Cafe on this
wonderful trip to Italy!
For more information contact Regina Locations: Cornwall Centre: 306-525-3500 East Landing Plaza: 306-352-6955 Southland Mall: 306-585-0055; Moose Jaw: 306-693-9703
Saskatoon Locations: Midtown Plaza: 306-477-4343 Lawson Heights: 306-242-0505; Idylwyld: 306-934-4664 North Battleford: 306-455-6248
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Small Group Travel rewards travellers with new perspectives. With just 12-24 passengers, these are the personal adventures that today's cultural explorers dream of.
11 Days ● 16 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Book Now & Save $200 Per Person†: Double $5,329 * Single $5,819; Triple $5,299
Regular rates (without Book Now & Save): Double $5,529 Single $6,019; Triple $5,499
Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Regina Municipal, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $630 per person (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers **Air is also available from other gateways, please call for details. Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $350 per person
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Additional rate of: Business Class $4,590 † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option
* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change
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Highlights… Rome , Orvieto, Spoleto, Cooking Class, Olive Oil Factory, Bevagna, Montefalco, Home-Hosted Lunch, Assisi, Winery, Florence, Siena, Monteriggioni, Volterra, San Gimignano
Day 1: Friday, September 18, 2015 Overnight Flight Board your overnight flight to the
Italian capital city of Rome.
Day 2: Saturday, September 19, 2015 Rome, Italy - Tour Begins Meet your fellow travellers in Rome
for a welcome dinner in a local
restaurant. Join in an interactive and
fun presentation on Italy’s wines
given by the restaurant’s sommelier.
Indulge in a traditional four-course
meal paired with some of the
country’s finest wines. (D)
Day 3: Sunday, September 20, 2015 Rome - Orvieto - Umbria Travel to the Etruscan hill town of
Orvieto, known for its white wine and
Gothic cathedral housing a Signorelli
fresco. Take time for a leisurely lunch
or explore this town on your own.
Spend the next four nights in a palace
in a pristine Umbrian hill town. (B, D)
Day 4: Monday, September 21, 2015 Umbria - Spoleto - Cooking Class - Umbria Embark on a guided walking tour of
historic Spoleto. See medieval
palaces, the ornate Duomo of Santa
Maria Assunta, and the magnificent
Ponte delle Torri, an aqueduct dating
back to the 13th century. Enjoy free
time to peruse the town’s shops and
cafés. Pay a visit to a country
restaurant housed in a 16th-century
farm house. The chef provides a
hands-on Umbrian cooking lesson.
Indulge in an early dinner in the
countryside. (B, D)
Day 5: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Umbria - Olive Oil Factory - Bevagna - Montefalco - Umbria Explore Umbria’s specialty food items
through a series of tastings. Start the
day with a visit to a local olive oil
factory in the area of Trevi. Travel to
Bevagna for a guided walking tour
featuring Roman and medieval
archaeological and architectural
marvels. Stop off in Montefalco,
nicknamed the “Balcony of Umbria.”
Visit a local winery and sip some of
this region’s most prized wine, the
Sagrantino, accompanied by some
local specialties. (B)
Day 6: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Umbria - Home-Hosted Lunch - Assisi - Umbria After a leisurely morning, an Umbrian
family welcomes you to their country
home as they prepare a delicious
home-cooked meal. Travel to Assisi,
birthplace of St. Francis, for a guided
walking tour of the old city, including
the Basilica of St. Francis and its
medieval streets. Take time to explore
the city on your own. (B, L)
Day 7: Thursday, September 24, 2015 Umbria - Winery - Tuscany Journey from Umbria through
southern Tuscany. Make a stop at a
winery to discover the wine cellar,
family estate, vineyards, olive groves
and stunning views. The winery’s chef
prepares an authentic Tuscan lunch,
expertly paired with wines produced
on-site. Make yourself at home in
Tuscany in your restored palazzo for
the next four nights. (B, L)
Day 8: Friday, September 25, 2015 Tuscany - Florence - Tuscany Set out on a short journey to Florence,
“Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.”
Begin with a guided walking tour of
the city sights, including the cathedral
of Santa Maria Del Fiore, located in
the religious centre of the Piazza Del
Duomo and the Palazzo Vecchio. Join
your local guide in exploring the
unique qualities of the city focusing
on Florence’s local artisans and
visiting their workshops. Spend some
free time shopping and investigating
Florence on your own. Return to
Montaione. (B, D)
Day 9: Saturday, September 26, 2015 Tuscany - Siena - Monteriggioni - Tuscany Travel to the city of Siena. On a
walking tour, you will visit the
historic piazza famous for the Palio
Horse Race. Continue to the walled
town of Monteriggioni for a stroll
along quaint streets. Take an
afternoon break and try some Tuscan
pastries before returning to
Montaione. (B)
RES#: 667289 Tuscan and Umbrian Countryside featuring Italy's Charming Hill Towns TRAVEL DATE: 9/18/2015 TERRITORY: C6
For Reservations Contact: Regina Locations: Cornwall Centre: 306-525-3500; East Landing Plaza: 306-352-6955 Southland Mall: 306-585-0055; Moose Jaw: 306-693-9703
Saskatoon Locations: Midtown Plaza: 306-477-4343; Lawson Heights: 306-242-0505, Idylwyld: 306-934-4664; North Battleford: 306-455-6248
www.marlintravelregina.ca A deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of March 01, 2015 are based upon availability. Final payment due by July 13, 2015. Please note: deposits are fully refundable up until March 01, 2015, after that date certain charges apply.
YOUR INFORMATION: Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation. IMPORTANT: In order to avoid any unnecessary change fees, it is imperative that all guest names are entered correctly from the start. The information below must be the legal name and be 100% identical to the ID being used to travel <passport/driver’s license> including middle names or suffixes <Jr, Sr>.
First: Middle: Last: Suffix:
Nickname: Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yy)
Address: City: Province: Postal Code:
Phone: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email Address:
Passport Number: Expiration Date: (dd/mm/yy) Date of Issuance: (dd/mm/yy)
City, Province, Country of Issuance: Citizenship:
Emergency Contact: Phone: ( )
ROOMING WITH: Check if address is the same as Passenger #1
First: Middle: Last: Suffix:
AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour: Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Travelling Companion Collette cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Please reserve an upgrade to Elite Airfare for an additional rate of: Business Class $4,590
Service is limited and not available on all flights or carriers. Other restrictions may apply. Please note: if you purchase an upgrade we cannot guarantee the same flight schedule as the group. Are you willing to separate from the group air schedule to accommodate your upgrade request? ( ) Yes ( ) No TRAVEL PROTECTION: ( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $350 ( ) No, I decline If you choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The Waiver Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s travelling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. The single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. (There is coverage under Part B which includes a single supplement benefit of $1,000 for certain covered reasons. See Part B for details.)
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: Marlin Travel ( ) Cheque ( ) Credit Card
Waiver/Insurance Amount: $___________________ Deposit Amount: $___________________ Total amount enclosed: $___________________
Cardholder Name (if paying by Credit Card):
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Cardholder Phone: Amount: $
Credit Card Number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiration Date: _ _ _ _ M M Y Y
SIGNATURE REQUIRED for acceptance of the below conditions and agreement to credit card use:
Date: I agree to pay according to the card issuer agreement. I understand and accept the cancellation policy, terms and conditions. See http://www.gocollette.com/about-collette/terms-and-conditions for full terms and conditions of your purchase. Important Conditions: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.
Day 10: Sunday, September 27, 2015 Tuscany - Volterra - San Gimignano - Tuscany Spend your morning in Volterra, a
former Etruscan city which sits high
above the Tuscan countryside. Visit
one of the most famous Etruscan
museums in Italy, the Guarnacci
Museum. Travel to San Gimignano,
known as the "Medieval Manhattan,"
and look for the town's fourteen
medieval towers that date back to the
13th century. Enjoy a stroll along
Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della
Cisterna. This evening gather for a
farewell dinner with your fellow
travellers. (B, D)
Day 11: Monday, September 28, 2015 Tuscany - Tour Ends Your journey comes to a close in
Montaione. (B)
Itinerary at a glance Day 1 Overnight Flight
Day 2 Hotel Imperiale Rome , Rome
Days 3 – 6 Antica Dimora Alla Rocca, Umbria, Italy
Days 7 – 10 UNA Palazzo Mannaioni, Tuscany
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Experience It! Home-Hosted Lunch Come to know daily life in the Italian countryside when visiting a local family’s
home in Umbria. The family invites us into their home to share stories of rural
life in Italy. During your visit you are treated to a leisurely lunch with an array of
regional specialties and local wine. A homemade meal of fresh locally-grown
products awaits. Perhaps you will dine on a delightful fresh bruschetta, followed
by a traditional pasta course, then feast on a savoury main course of roast pork,
and cap off your meal with a delectable tiramisu. This is an experience of
building new friendships highlighted by the tastes of Mamma’s kitchen.1
For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/667289. You can also find this information on your tour documents.
Please Note: Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this program. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods.
To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Explorations airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
Most national museums in Florence are closed on Mondays.
When reserving single accommodations, be advised that single rooms in Italy are often smaller in size.
In order to fully experience the destination, some of our hotels on these programs are located in smaller towns or on country roads where access is limited to large coaches. In these cases, you will be dropped off as close as possible and there will be a short walk to access the hotel from the drop off area.
Travel with just 24 passengers on this Explorations tour where a smaller group setting means a more personal travel experience.
To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.
Explorations air passengers will arrive into the Rome airport and depart out of the Florence or Pisa airport. All Explorations departure transfers will depart from Tuscany region to either the Florence or Pisa airport.
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more travelling on the same flights and dates.
A deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of March 01, 2015 are based upon availability. Final payment due by July 13, 2015. Please note: deposits are fully refundable up until March 01, 2015, after that date certain charges apply.
BC Reg. #23337; Travel Industry Council of Ontario Reg. # 3206405
NOTES:
†Please Note: Book Now rates valid until Mar 01, 2015, valid on air inclusive packages only.
For more information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/667289
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You Are Protected Travel the world, worry-free with Collette’s Travel Protection Plan. If you need to cancel for any reason right up until the day prior to departure, you’ll get a full refund (less the cost of the plan). Plus, you are covered on tour. If you have to stop your trip or return home early, need medical assistance or evacuation, suffer a baggage loss or delay, or are delayed on tour for 12 hours or more, you're covered. It’s the kind of peace of mind you cannot put a price tag on. Learn more at www.gocollette.com/guided-travel#no_worries_waiver
The Collette Gateway After you make your reservation, we will email you an invitation to the Collette Gateway. This online hub allows you to track your travel experience. On your personal profile page, tell us where you’ve been; enjoy a countdown to your tour, see information about the destinations you’ll visit, connect with fellow travellers, check out popular travel tips and sign up for Travel Loyalty by Collette (TLC). The Gateway makes your travel experience easy and fun. Learn more at gateway.gocollette.com
† Full credit is valid for travel within 12 months of the original trip. $100 of the credit remains valid for travel within 13-24 months and the entire credit expires after 24 months.
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Italy's Charming Hill Towns
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RES#: 667289 Tuscan and Umbrian Countryside featuring Italy's Charming Hill Towns TRAVEL DATE: 9/18/2015 TERRITORY: C6
For Reservations Contact: Regina Locations: Cornwall Centre: 306-525-3500; East Landing Plaza: 306-352-6955 Southland Mall: 306-585-0055; Moose Jaw: 306-693-9703
Saskatoon Locations: Midtown Plaza: 306-477-4343; Lawson Heights: 306-242-0505, Idylwyld: 306-934-4664; North Battleford: 306-455-6248
www.marlintravelregina.ca A deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of March 01, 2015 are based upon availability. Final payment due by July 13, 2015. Please note: deposits are fully refundable up until March 01, 2015, after that date certain charges apply.
YOUR INFORMATION: Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government issued travel documentation. IMPORTANT: In order to avoid any unnecessary change fees, it is imperative that all guest names are entered correctly from the start. The information below must be the legal name and be 100% identical to the ID being used to travel <passport/driver’s license> including middle names or suffixes <Jr, Sr>.
First: Middle: Last: Suffix:
Nickname: Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yy)
Address: City: Province: Postal Code:
Phone: ( ) Cell: ( ) Email Address:
Passport Number: Expiration Date: (dd/mm/yy) Date of Issuance: (dd/mm/yy)
City, Province, Country of Issuance: Citizenship:
Emergency Contact: Phone: ( )
ROOMING WITH: Check if address is the same as Passenger #1
First: Middle: Last: Suffix:
AIR GATEWAY: Departure airport for this tour: Air Seat Request: ( ) Aisle ( ) Window ( ) Next To Travelling Companion Collette cannot guarantee your seat preference. If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Please reserve an upgrade to Elite Airfare for an additional rate of: Business Class $4,590
Service is limited and not available on all flights or carriers. Other restrictions may apply. Please note: if you purchase an upgrade we cannot guarantee the same flight schedule as the group. Are you willing to separate from the group air schedule to accommodate your upgrade request? ( ) Yes ( ) No TRAVEL PROTECTION: ( ) Yes, I wish to purchase travel protection $350 ( ) No, I decline If you choose not to purchase Collette's Waiver Insurance Plan, you will incur penalties for changes and cancellations. Travel Protection Payment is due with first deposit. The Waiver Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s travelling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. The single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. (There is coverage under Part B which includes a single supplement benefit of $1,000 for certain covered reasons. See Part B for details.)
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: Marlin Travel ( ) Cheque ( ) Credit Card
Waiver/Insurance Amount: $___________________ Deposit Amount: $___________________ Total amount enclosed: $___________________
Cardholder Name (if paying by Credit Card):
Cardholder Billing Address: Check if address is the same as above
Cardholder Phone: Amount: $
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SIGNATURE REQUIRED for acceptance of the below conditions and agreement to credit card use:
Date: I agree to pay according to the card issuer agreement. I understand and accept the cancellation policy, terms and conditions. See http://www.gocollette.com/about-collette/terms-and-conditions for full terms and conditions of your purchase. Important Conditions: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.