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General Catalogue 2012-13 Incoming Tour Operator for Italy and Europe

Living Italy ••Promotur s.r.l.

ITALIA Città d’arte e lago di Como 3gg (2 notti)

Welcome to the world Living srl Italy-Promotur!

Surely you have noticed that our catalogue 2012-13 is one of the richest and most complete offer in the market. We are planning to offer the operator a comprehensive guide tours of the Italian regions, thematic tours and a section dedicated to our region, the Marche.

We offer some specific sections able to appeal a wide range of clients, including those interested in food and wine, music and opera, religion, active tours..etc.

A sensational offer from Italy in all its aspects .... travel suggestions, thematic tours, remarkable itineraries, countless possibilities to be chosen and a surprising amount of innovative ideas.

An even wider range of options, in order to let you personalize your trip to Italy and meet all the desires of your customers.

In addition, the Service Living Italy srl Promotur is able to assist you during the trip, everything is organized to the smallest details and each package is conceived in order to reach the maximum satisfaction for our customers.

We are of course always available, with a customer service, with our line of active 24 hours/24 assistance.

Together towards our common success!

We are very happy to collaborate with you!

Bardella Betty, General Director, and the entire team of Italy-Promotur Living srl

Betty Bardella General Director

Operating Manual 2012-13, even more beautiful now!t To make your work lighter, faster, professional and more effective, we have prepared a useful guide for consultation, very reliable, updated to be your instrument for a perfect work .. Living Italy, accompanies you on every step .....

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LIVING ITALY COMPANY PROFILE

Who we are Living Italy is a tour operator specialized in Incoming to Italy and Europe for group tours , with almost 20-year experience, a qualified team, with ambitious goals to achieve!!

With enthusiasm and courage we pursue our goals in order to achieve a succesful realization of them.

We always work and invest our energies in order to become a reliable reference point for our clients. We are always willing to satisfy our customers, by trying to find a definitive answer to their requirements and providing assistance and support during the travel. We address only to tourism professionals and we work with a high quality selection of service suppliers.

Historically, our business philosophy is to share our experience and knowledge, in order to reach and realize every desire of our customers.

Our work

sure that your customers may come back home happy with a suitcase full of emotions, of amazing memories and great desire to travel again.

Living Italy is a fundamental reference point for those who live the trip as an opportunity for a personal cultural enrichment.

Fun and entertainment is our business card: efficiency and professionalism, combined with our ability to to do our best to meet the wishes of our customers.

Another strenght point is the large variety of services that allows us to perform, either classical programs for leisure groups or special programs, thematic itinerary and unusual trips. Like in our published travel in the catalog, our team will provide the creativity and experience to meet your specific needs.

Always remain in constant contact with us, we will plan programs for your groups.

Living Italy guarantees you a complete service, from the departure until the arrival of your clients and is specialized in the following services:

Tourism is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and memorable experiences for one person and for this reason that you need to be helped by professionals, in order to be

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ITALIA Città d’arte e lago di Como 3gg (2 notti) For Groups • Cultural tours for adults and students • Religious Tours • Food and wine tours • Opera and theatre Tours • Relax and wellness tour • Trekking and bike tours • Motorcycle Tours • Tours to snow • Conferences and events • Budget Management • ... all what your groups need

Aldo Giustozzi Product manager.

Yasmina Castrillon Group Tour Manager Spain-Portugal-Latin America

For F.I.T. • Guaranteed Tours • Hotel accommodation at the best prices • Availability guaranteed hotels • Excursions pre / post cruise • Excursions, social programs, tours and activities ad hoc • Guided tours • Private transfers in private car • Tickets for concerts and theatres • Holiday Villas and Apartments • SELECTED Restaurants • Budget Management • ... All your customers may need !

In a word, thank to our professional work , we always try to go beyond your expectations, providing high quality levels and a surprising service!!

Why choosing Living Italy Experience, passion for our work, the wide network of our contacts allow us to offer the best products at competitive prices, ensuring a huge flexibility, professionalism and transparency.

Our personnel, is divided in geographical areas and is involved in various markets, such as the Italian, European and Intercontinental. We have specific language skills and knowledge to help our customers at all times.

We try to make great masterpieces in the form of high quality packages: • Competitive prices • Attention to details • Multi-language speaking staff • Direct contacts with professional services throughout Europe.

• Efficient management of requests • High quality services • Customer service line: active 24 hours

Analia Orazi Group Tour Executive Spain-Portugal-Latin America

Alessandra Crupi Group Tour Executive Spain-Portugal-Latin America

Emanuela Marin Sales Executive Northern Europe and North America.

Fabio Torregiani.

Group Tour Executive Italy

Our Team Our team consists of experienced and competent professionals, real specialists in their fields, able to plan each trip in the most accurate way to ensure perfect results.

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ROME • Living Italy • Promotur s.r.l.

ROME

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ITALIA Città d’arte di Como 3gg (2 notti)

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Few cities in Europe have fascinated, as Rome has for many centuries.

Rome has been portrayed in many literary works, many artists were inspired by the “Eternal City” and many cinema directors have described and set its thousand aspects in the large screen.

Rome is more than just a city: it is a myth, and year after year there are millions of tourists who want to discover it .

The motivations and interests of its visitors are so different as their origins.

Some are pushed by religion, others are interested in the history of Roman civilization, other are fascinated by modern Rome and Roman wordly social life.

All offers are based on the conditions of sale of Living Italy - Travelservices • Promotur Ltd. viewable in the official catalog or on our website www.travelservices.it All roads lead to Rome - Living in Italy

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ROME • Living Italy • Promotur s.r.l.

Permits access to the city and tolls Prices and conditions (refer to the year 2012)

Living Italy • Promotur Inc. is not responsible for any changes in rates or fees.

Limited Traffic Area = ZTL Zones The urban area is divided into two zones, ZTL zone 1 and 2 and tolls vary according to the position of ‘hotels.

ZTL zone 1 includes the city center, i.e., the area within the Aurelian Walls and the Vatican.

ZTL zone 2 extends from 1 to ZTL GRA (GRA).

Entrance and exit from Rome (and the hotel) and sometimes daily trips (eg, collection and transport to the site group tour and back) provides the following tolls:

PASS C•(ZTL and ZTL2)€151

PASS B • (ZTL1) €115

PASS A • (ZTL2) €26

Examples of excursions: • Colli Albani and elsewhere • outside Rome (when the hotel • is in the ZTL 2)

Examples of excursions: • Christian Rome half day / day Full (+ Parking in Gianicolo) • Colli Albani and elsewhere to outside Rome (for the hotel is in the ZTL 1)

Examples of excursions: • Roma Antica and Classica • Le Catacombe • The big Basilicas • Rome by night - if you can demonstrate that you have a reservation in a restaurant downtown permission B is valid. If you have permission D, for example purchased for Roma Antica tour / Classica, this is valid up to 24:00 hours of the same day and also for Rome by night tour .

(Circulation and stops, where allowed in ZTL 2)

(Circulation and stops, where allowed, in ZTL 2, in ZTL 1 unloading and circulation with a reservation for hotel or restaurant)

(Circulation and stops, where allowed in ZTL 1 and 2)

Parking Information about Janiculum Hill overlooking the Vatican and Vatican Museums: • 2 up to 4 hours euro 35,30 • 5 hours euro 40,40 • 8 hours euro 55, 70 • Loading and unloading € 22,20 For further information, visit Gianicolo parking www.gianicolo.it Note: • These permits can be purchased from Italy Living - Promotur Ltd. and included in the package price.

• We are able to provide different permissions, as the needs of the group.

• The cost of permits toll-booked through Living Italy - Promotur Ltd. includes the cost of the service. This service can be offered together with our hotel reservation.

All programs can be combined with flights!

• Do not hesitate to contact us for the following services: • Bus transfers • Coach Hire • Assistance

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ITALIA Città d’arte di Como 3gg (2 notti)

Price on Request

The price includes: Accommodation in double/twin rooms. 3-4* Hotel in Naples/Caserta/Sorrento or in the neibourhood as indicated in the program, soft drinks included. Guided visits of Pompei, Vesuvio, Capri, Naples, Caserta, Roma. Ferry boat to Capri Island and minibus to move in the Island. Ticket for Pompei ruins and Papal hearing. Bus available for the whole stay

The price does not includes: THE BEAUTIES OF NAPLES WITH PAPAL HEARING IN ROME 2013 Day 1: Arrival to the airport and accommodation Transfer from the arrival airport to the hotel, which is located in the area of Naples or in the neighbourhood, dinner and accommodation.

Palace, built by Luigi Vanvitelli (1700-73). This was the biggest palace, but maybe also the biggest building ever built in Europe during the XVIII century. Its park is worth a visit because of the funny and remarkable water tricks. The Royal Palace, its gardens, Vanvitelli’s waterworks and the architectonic complex of San Day 2: Pompei-Vesuvio Breakfast and departure to Pompei, where Leucio have been declared Humanity Heritage. you’ll visit the impressive monuments such Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging. as the tribunal and the amphitheatre, two meaningful places for the Roman civilization. Day 5: Papal hearing- The baroque side of Lunch in a typical restaurant and departure to Rome Vesuvio. We’ll arrive at the height of 1000mt. Breakfast and departure to Rome for the Papal and we’ll walk, with an expert guide, to the hearing at 11.00 in the Vatican (Juna and centre of the volcano. Back to the hotel, dinner July in Castel Gandolfo ) Lunch in a restaurant and guided tour of and lodging. the baroque monuments of Rome: Piazza Navona, Panteon, one of the best maintained Day 3: Capri Breakfast and meeting with the guide who will monument of the ancient Rome, Fontana di stay with us the whole day. The bus will drive Trevi, Piazza di Spagna and free time to explore us to the port of Naples and you’ll board on a Rome and its shops. Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging. ferry to go to Capri (1 hour sail).

Umberto I small square, Augusto garden and “ Via Camerelle “ a tiny street with many Day 6: The Classical side of Roma shops and famous persons from everywhere, Breakfast and departure to Roma, guided are very famous here. We’ll have some free tour of the Imperial Rome: Piazza Venezia, time to explore the Island. Lunch in Capri and Campidoglio, Colosseo, Foro Boario and so boarding back to Naples. Panoramic visit of on.., Free time and lunch in a restaurant. In the Naples. Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging. evening, you’ll be driven to the airport.

Return flight ticket. Accommodation in single room. Insurance. Guide, unless it’s specified in the program. Ticket for museums and other monuments, if not mentioned in the program.

Enjoy your holiday!!!!!

Day 4: Naples- Caserta Breakfast and departure to Naples , guided tour of this marvellous city which is famous for its Pizza, for “Mozzarella cheese” and for the gloves. Lunch in the hotel and departure to Caserta, where the guide will walk you to visit the beautiful Reggia of Caserta and its Royal

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Price on Request

The price includes: Accommodation in a 3 * hotel near Rome with treatment asindicated in the programme.

Drinks included. Guided tours of Classical Rome, Baroque Rome, St. John, St. Paul Outside the Walls;Tickets reserved to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel; Dinner in Rome on the first day; lunch in Rome on the 2nd and 3rd day.

The price does not includes: Return flight ; Bus GT and accompanying guide for the entire stay, Travel Insurance, tickets to museums or monuments that are not specified in the programme ; Anything not specifically mentioned under “Price includes”.

SPECIAL ROME 2012 - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS DAY 1: DEPARTURE AIRPORT - ROME Departure by scheduled flight from the places of origin and arrival in Rome. Night Bus Tour by GT bus for a first contact with the city. Dinner at a restaurant. Hotel accommodation and overnight.

DAY 2: CLASSICAL ROME - ROME, BAROQUE Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with our guide for a guided visit of the “Classical Rome”, through the “Roman Forum”, the “Piazza Venezia”, the Capitol, the Colosseum and Piazza di Spagna. Lunch in a city restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit with an official guide of the “Baroque Rome” with the wonderful Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, one of the best preserved buildings of ancient Rome, the Trevi Fountain, Via dei Coronari, Ponte Sant’Angelo ... Free time for shopping . Departure to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

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Day 3: Vatican - Sistine Chapel - Saint Paul Breakfast at hotel and departure for a guided tour of the Vatican ... with the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica. Visit of the most interesting roomsof Vatican Museum , among the most important museums in the world, as well as the Sistine Chapel, decorated by Michelangelo . Lunch in a restaurant in the city and a following visit to St. John, St. Paul Outside the Walls . Time for leisure. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 4 ROME - AIRPORT OF DEPARTURE Breakfast at hotel and free time for shopping and varied. Departure for the airport and flight to return to the departure points.

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ITALIA Città d’arte di Como 3gg (2 notti)

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The price includes: Bus GT. Full board throughout the tour (including beverages); Official guide in Rome.

Entrance to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with private entrance, entrance to the Museum and the necropolis at Tarquinia.

Accommodation in hotels in the vicinity of Rome. Hotel taxes, travel insurance.

The price does not includes: RELIGIOUS ROME - 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS DAY 1: ROME Arrival in Rome and dinner in a restaurant. Tour of the city by night. Arrival at the hotel and overnight.

DAY 2: PAPAL AUDIENCE - VATICAN - SISTINE CHAPEL Breakfast at hotel and departure to attend the hearing at around 11:00 am of the Papal audience at the Vatican (July and August in Castel Gandolfo). Lunch in a restaurant and after guide visit of the Vatican state, visiting some of the most interesting rooms, its museums, among the largest in the world, like the Sistine Chapel, decorated by Michelangelo, St. Peter’s Basilica .. in the evening back at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: ROME Breakfast at hotel and departure for Rome for the guided visit of “The Baroque Rome ...

Piazza Navona with its famous Four Rivers Fountain: Danube, Nile, Gange and River of silver; the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza di Spagna. Lunch in a restaurant and after guided visit of the “Imperial Rome”, the famous Imperial Forum, Piazza Venezia, the Capitol, the Colosseum .. In the evening return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation in single rooms. Different types of accommodation in the ship. Personal and extra tips. Entrance fee to museums and monuments not specified in the program.

Anything not expressly mentioned under “the price includes.”

DAY 4: ROME – TARQUINIA – ROME Breakfast at hotel, free time in Rome. Lunch in a restaurant and in the afternoon departure for Tarquinia. Visit this wonderful city and the Museo Nazionale Etrusco, inside the Palazzo Vitelleschi. After finishing with the return journey.

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CULTURE • Living Italy • Promotur s.r.l.

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ITALIA CittàCULTURE d’arte e lago di Como 3gg (2 notti) FROM:

€ 472,• GRAND HOTEL MASSERIA SANTA LUCIA 4* Ostuni • The hotel, an ancient historical countryside house, is located in an elegant and ideal position, close to the sea.

Art and culture under the sun of Apulia (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS) GRAND HOTEL MASSERIA SANTA LUCIA 4* Ostuni This elegant and stylish house, accurately decorated, is located at about 5 minutes from the sea and only 4 miles from the nice town of Ostuni. The hotel is the result of an accurate restoration of an ancient masseria – a typical Apulian countryside house. The 131 air-conditioned rooms are equipped with hairdryer, directline telephone, satellite TV, minibar, safe, central heating and either a small balcony or a terrace. In the rooms internet access is also available. The hotel has a swimming pool (open in season) with a café. By following an internal path you can also walk to a private bay and take a swim there.

Coach park: in the hotel.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME: The programme can be adapted according to your needs.

1st Day: Departure from the place of origin and arrival in Ostuni Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: The Castellana Caves and Alberobello (approx. 100 miles) Breakfast and departure towards the Castellana Caves. We will continue our walk through the town of Ostuni, following its intricate alleys and stairways towards the cathedral, whose facade, richly decorated in white and light ochre, is exceptionally well preserved. Later on, we will be visiting Alberobello. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Bari and Polignano a Mare (approx.

110 miles) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Bari, a city rich in art, history, modern business and ancient culture. Later on, we will be heading towards Polignano a Mare, the birth-place of “Mr Volare”: Domenico Modugno. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Matera (approx. 150 miles) Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards Matera. Here we will be seeing the sassi (rocks in Italian), cave dwellings dug in the rock. From ancient times up to the 1950s, the humblest people used to live here. Today the restored sassi look romantic, but real life was hard here.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Lecce (approx. 100 miles) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Lecce, a city known as Apulia’s pearl of the Baroque.

We will be visiting St Oronzo Square, the heart of the city, and the remains of a Roman amphitheatre. The Church of the Holy Cross (Basilica di Santa Croce) and the Cathedral are among the most marvellous examples of Baroque architecture in Lecce.Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Our services (included in the price) • 7 HB with 1 typical Apulian candlelight dinner • Full-day guided tour of Alberobello and the Castellana Caves • Entrance to the Castellana Caves • Full-day guided tour of Bari and Polignano a Mare • Guided tour of Matera • Full-day guided tour of Lecce and a farm • Tasting of typical products in a farm • Full-day guided tour of Castel del Monte and Trani • Entrance to Castel del Monte • Guided tour of Otranto

6th Day: Castel del Monte and Trani (approx.

180 miles) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards the majestic Castel del Monte. We will be visiting this octagonal castle We will then be heading towards Trani where we will discover the “queen of cathedrals” which dominates the waterfront, looking as if it was rising from the sea. Its most beautiful part overlooks the sea, to let sailors who embarked here for long journeys, have a last amazing view of their land. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

7th Day: Otranto (approx. 160 miles) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Otranto, where we will be walking in the terraced gardens that the Turks called Eden.

Free afternoon to let you make the most of this beautiful city. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

8th Day: Departure towards the place of origin Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards the place of origin. End of our services.

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Price on Request Our services (included in the fee) •5 HB in 4* Hotel (including typical 4-course candlelight dinner with vegetable buffet) •Welcome cocktail •Excursion to Capri including boat trip Salerno/ Capri, tour with local guide, minivan transfer from Capri porto Piazzetta (without sight of Anacapri) •Full-day guided tour with local guide at San Lorenzo Charterhouse and Pertosa Grottos (entrance fee not included) •Full-day guided tour in Paestum and Agropoli •Visit to typical local cow-buffalos farm + mozzarella tasting •Full-day guided tour to the Amalfi Coast •Bus transfer along Amalfi Coast from Sorrento to Vietri sul Mare

ENCHANTED AMALFI AND CILENTO COAST / (6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS) The fascinating Lloyd’s Baia Hotel is located directly at the seaside on the rocks of Vietri sul Mare.

Salerno City Centre is only 3 km. away from here! This hotel has always been renowned for its great elegance and exclusive character; moreover, it has been recently renovated.

Guests can enjoy the hotel private beach, two magnificent swimming-pools, a reception area provided with a bar and an extremely comfortable restaurant. The lift transfers will be a fun experience thanks to the special panoramic elevator. The hotel offers 121 rooms, eight of which are suites, provided with a great panoramic view over the sea and elegant frame of a Mediterranean-style furniture. All rooms are equipped with satellite-tv, private phone, minibar and air conditioning. In the delicious setting of our restaurant, guests will be delighted by the traditional recipes of the region. All dishes are presented with an elaborate care, thus highlighting the great flavours of the local cuisine.

Bus Parking: meeting area for passengers in front of the hotel – Bus parking place in the surrounding area of the hotel.

Proposed programme: The programme may be modified to better meet Your personal needs.

1st Day: Departure from Your town in direction Salerno Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Capri - from Salerno (approx. 10 km.)

Breakfast in hotel. Departure towards one of the major tourist attractions: the Island of Capri.

From the tiny Square “Piazzetta”, meeting point in the heart of the town, we’ll be walking through the Gardens of August (entrance fee not included), thus reaching the gorgeous view over the famous Faraglioni rocks.

At sunset, transfer back by minivan and boat.

Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: St. Lawrence Charterhouse Pertosa Grottos (approx. 220 km.)

Breakfast in hotel. Departure towards the Carthusian monastery of St. Lawrence, one of the major religious complexes in Southern Italy.

The most imposing building is the magnificent church, with its two-floored nave and its scenic staircase (entrance fee not included). By boat, we’ll be reaching, 100 metres further, an underground river situated inside the grotto. During this excursion we’ll be admiring

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stalagmites concretions, a real underground natural theatre. Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Paestum, Agropoli and mozzarella tasting (approx. 100 km.)

Breakfast in hotel. Departure towards Paestum, the city of temples; its ruins actually are the most significant Greek architecture monuments in Italy. Here we’ll discover three gigantic well-preserved temples, accidentally discovered in the mid 18th century. In the late afternoon, promenade in Agropoli, the Pearl of Cilento, with its castle and old town. Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: The Amalfi Coast (with our own coach to Sorrento, then by local bus Approx. 100 km.)

Departure along one of the most famous and beautiful coast roads in the world.Amalfi is so tight and steep, that the only way to see it is to walk into the narrow alleys connected by tiny stairs. Among its major highlights, the Cathedral, the Belfry and the Cloister of Paradise. Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

6th Day:Transfer back to towns of departure Breakfast in hotel. Transfer back to towns of departure. End of our services.

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ITALIA CittàCULTURE d’arte e lago di Como 3gg (2 notti) FROM:

€ 128,Our services (included in the fee)

FRIULI AND ITS MAGIC Ham Factory Suavis

San Daniele is an enchanted place, located a few steps away from the Pre-Alps, touched by the water of the river Tagliamento. And it’s especially here, in San Daniele del Friuli, that raw ham has found its ideal cradle, because this place offers the most suitable micro-climate conditions, thus becoming a real part of Italy’s gastronomic heritage, worldwide renowned and appreciated as something unique. Come and discover all secrets of San Daniele ham in a special guided tour of the Suavis ham factory. It’s good to know its beneficial nutritional properties, all the world rotating towards its production process, understanding what is making this ham a unique and unparalleled treasure in the local tradition of Friuli.

•3 / 4 BB with buffet breakfast •1 welcome cocktail •2/3 dinners with menu to be chosen + salad buffets •One 4-courses candlelight gala dinner •1 full-day excursion to Trieste + Miramare Castle •1 entrance ticket to Miramare Castle •1 full-day excursion to Udine and San Daniele •1 ham tasting in San Daniele All entry fees – if not explicitly mentioned – have to be paid as extras on the spot.

Any potential stop or any entrance fee required by our customers shall be separately calculated.

HOTEL DOIMO 4* Lignano Sabbiadoro

Accommodation in one of the two 4* Hotels of the Group Doimo Hotels (either Columbus or San Carlo) located in Lignano Sabbiadoro. Both hotels are placed in a privileged location, next to the beach and the “Terrazza a Mare” which is the symbol of this popular coast smalltown. Hotels are equipped with all comforts, including lift, bar, swimming-pool, breakfast service, relax rooms and restaurant. All rooms are provided with hair-dryer, satellite tv, air conditioning and private phone.

The precise hotel name will be communicated 15 days before the group’s arrival.

Coach parking area: public parking area 200 mtrs. from hotel. Free of charge only in low season.

Proposed programme: The programme may be modified to better meet Your personal needs.

1st day: Arrival in Lignano.

Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Trieste and Miramare Castle.

Breakfast in hotel and trip to Trieste, one of the major harbour cities in the Adriatic Sea. Our guided tour will start from the square Piazza dell’Unità, maybe the largest in Italy overall, with its beautiful City Hall and impressive palaces.

We’ll be enjoying the gorgeous panorama from San Giusto hill, where the old town’s monuments are concentrated.

The visit will go on with Miramare Castle, whose name actually means “Watching the sea”, as you can imagine. Its large library is particularly worth a visit, along with its magnificent park, the best place to have a walk through marvellous exotic plants.

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Udine and San Daniele ham.

Enjoy the beauty of Udine visiting the charming Cathedral with its famous Tiepolo’s frescoes, the ancient Market Square. Taste the serene atmosphere of the University City.

Before moving on, why not having a short visit to the “Ancient Pharmacy” or to the famous Café “Spezeria Pei Sani”, which offers the best regional wine qualities.

The ham town, San Daniele, is well-known not only because of its Prosciutto, but also for its enchanted old town. Let’s get into the secrets of the production of this delicacy, and…last but not least…let’s taste it !

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Back home Breakfast in hotel. Transfer back to towns of departure. End of our services.

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Price on Request

Our services (included in the fee) • Full board accommodation from the dinner of the first day until breakfast of the last day • Accommodation in 3*sup / 4* hotels in double room • Excursion with professional tour leader to visit Subiaco, Alatri, Collepardo, Fiuggi and Tivoli • Half-day visit with local guide in Rome • Entrance tickets to Villa d’Este + Villa Adriana • Lunch in restaurants according to programme

Not included in the fee • Drinks at lunch and dinner • Visitor’s Tax • All entrance tickets to museums and ancient sites • Anytjing is not explicitly mentioned in the section “Our services include” • Medical and Luggage insurance

GRAND TOUR FIUGGI 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS Proposed programme: 1st Day: Departure from home towns and travel to Fiuggi Arrival at hotel, dinner and accommodation.

2nd Day: Subiaco Breakfast in hotel and departure with tour leader to Subiaco, then lunch in local restaurant.

This is the village where Benedict of Nursia abandoned the world as a hermit in the 5th century, living in a grotto and then founding twelve monasteries; we will visit the ones of Saint Scolastica and Saint Benedict. Among the twelve monasteries, St. Scolastica is the only place for meditation and functions which had been founded by St. Benedict himself and is still existing nowadays.Rather than a real convent, this is actually a complex of two churches on one another, originally built on the top of the grotto where the Saint lived, so that many of its chapels actually are excavated in the rock itself. Transfer back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Alatri – Collepardo Breakfast in hotel and departure to Alatri, smalltown in the heart of the Ernici Mountains, in a region which is rich of olives going down towards the River Cosa, of the River Liri. Visit of the pictorial old town: the the Cyclops’ Walls, the Church of the Eucharistic Miracle. Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon the trip will continue to Collepardo, tiny medieval village entirely surrounded by walls and towers, in the middle of a territory characterised by minerals and grottos everywhere: we’ll admire the Cave of Bamboccio (“Chubby Child”) and the great Santullo Pit located in a 6-km. deep depression of the ground.

We’ll also enjoy the beauty of the Charterhouse of Trisulti, only 6 km. away from Collepardo; erected in the 13th century, the complex is composed of the St. Bartholomew Church and other holy buildings. We will be surprised by the richness of its High-Medieval library and

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archive. Transfer back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Rome Breakfast in hotel and departure with local professional guide to the Eternal City. Luch in a Roman restaurant. Guided tour to the most striking historic highlights: Piazza Venezia, Monument to the King Victor Immanuel II, the Capitol Hill with its breath-taking view over the Roman Forum, the Coliseum, the Piazza di Spagna, the unparalleled Trevi Fountain, the Square Piazza del Popolo and more. Transfer back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Fiuggi Breakfast in hotel and departure to Fiuggi, internationally renowned watering-place made of two centres: Fiuggi Town, built on a green hill rich of wood in the area of the Ernici Mountains, and Fiuggi Springs, at a lower altitude, where the thermal centre is located. All history of this town is related to its thermal springs, from which many guests have benefit: Pope Boniface VIII, Michelangelo, and many more. We will visit San Biagio Church, rich of works of art; the Neoclassic Church of Saint Claire and the Collegiata of St. Peter, with its Baroque altars and 17th-18th century paintings. In the afternoon, free time for individual activities. Dinner and overnight stay.

6th Day: Tivoli Breakfast in hotel and departure to Tivoli. Lunch in local restaurant. Visit of the marvelous Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana, and of course of the beautiful old town. Transfer back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

7th Day: Back home Breakfast in hotel. Transfer back to towns of departure. End of our services.

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MOTORVALLEY TOUR IN EMILIA ROMAGNA - 6 Days – 5 Nights.

1st Day: Modena.

Arrival at hotel, welcome cocktail and lunch.

In the afternoon, city tour with local guide of Modena, well-known capital of racing cars.

Modena also has an enchanted old town: the major highlight is the Palazzo Ducale, currently headquarter of the Italian Military Academy, the Palazzo Santa Margherita, the Theatre dedicated to the unforgettable great singer Luciano Pavarotti, who was born in Modena.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Modena – Maranello.

Breakfast at hotel and departure to reach an organic dairy farm producing Parmesan Cheese “Parmigiano-Reggiano”. Visit at the “Umberto Panini Museum of Vintage Cars and Motorbikes”, exposing a great collection of 40 cars, 30 motorbikes and a whole selection of bicycles. All exposed items are extremely worthy, being unique pieces, such as the Maserati 1936 “6CM”, which had been produced in only 27 units and was the champion of races in Europe in the small cars category, winning the prize “Targa Florio”.

Then the “A6GCS Berlinetta Pininfarina”, produced in even less samples (4!), which was three times winner in its category in the famous race “1000 Miglia” with its “Barchetta” bodywork. Later in the day, transfer to Maranello and guided tour of the Ferrari Gallery, official museum of Ferrari cars, under the family’s direct management since 1995. Lunch in local typical restaurant. In the afternoon, visit at the Private Stanghellini Museum, to admire the very first Fiat Sport 750 and 1100; its engine was entirely realized by Mr. Stanghellini in 1950. Visit at the Maserati Exhibition Hall and finally at the Maserati factory shop.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Nonantola – Sant’Agata Bolognese – Dosso.

Breakfast at hotel and trip to Nonantola and the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Sylvester.

Visit of the Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese, to admire dozens of cars of the Sixties as well as some Formula 1, engines, old factory equipment and tools, and hundreds of car models of different years and Countries.

Lunch in local typical restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Dosso to visit the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum, property of Tonino Lamborghini and created in honour of his father Ferruccio. We will appreciate the beauty of the most important cars, tractors, and also a historic collection of watches, perfumes, leather goods and glasses designed by Tonino Lamborghini himself.

Alternative programme: visit to the private collection Righini in the Castle of Panzano.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Bologna – Dozza – Imola.

Breakfast at hotel and departure to reach Bologna for a guided tour with local guide.

Let’s discover the Ducati Museum: in the 1000 m² of its circular exhibition, we’ll admire the 32 racing motorbikes constructed between 1947 and the latest contemporary SuperMotorbikes…all the evolution of Ducati racing motorcycles. The tour will continue with Bologna’s gorgeous medieval centre. Lunch in local typical restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Dozza and visit of the region Emilia-Romagna’s Wine Association (Enoteca Regionale). Arrival in Imola and visit to the motor racing circuit Enzo and Dino Ferrari.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Our services (included in the fee) • • • • • • • • • •

5-night accommodation with buffet breakfast 5 dinners at hotel with typical local dishes 1 lunch at hotel on the day of arrival 4 restaurant lunches 1 afternoon tour of Modena with local guide 1 full day in Maranello with guide 1 morning guided tour of Bologna 1 morning guided tour of Carpi Visit to the Abbey of Nonantola Entrance fees to the cheese factory; Museum of the Private Panini Collection; Ferrari Gallery; Private Museum Stanghellini; exhibition rooms Maserati • Admission to Museum Lamborghini and to Museum Ferruccio Lamborghini, Ducati Museum, Regional Wine Center, Imola motor racing circuit, Vinegar farm + tasting, Museum of San Martino di Rio All entry fees – if not explicitly mentioned – have to be paid as extras on the spot.

Any potential stop or any entrance fee required by our customers shall be separately calculated.

5th Day: Carpi – San Martino in Rio. Breakfast at hotel and departure to Carpi for the guided tour of this marvellous Renaissance smalltown. We will be visiting also a typical “Acetaia” in order to get into the secrets of the production of the renowned Modena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar; with tasting. Lunch in local typical restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to the Car Museum of San Martino in Rio. On a 650 m² extension, we will admire cars belonging to private collectors.

This museum is acknowledged by the FIA (International Automobile Federation), by the official list of European Car Museums, and is part of the ASI (Historic Automobile Club).

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

6th Day: Back home .

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer back to towns of departure. End of our services.

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Our services include: • • • • • • •

HB in a 3*Sup/4* hotel in double room Return boat trip to the Maddalena Island Ferry trip to the Neptune’s Grotto Entrance to the Neptune’s Grotto Tour leader throughout the whole trip All lunches from the first to the last day Typical lunch with shepherds

Our services do not include: • • • •

PICTURESQUE SARDINIA ( 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS )

Return ticket to Sardinia Drinks at meals Tourist taxes Entrance fees, tips, extras and all services not clearly specified under “Our services include” • Travel and luggage insurance

Proposed programme: 1st Day: Olbia – Santa Teresa Gallura – Costa Smeralda Independent arrival in Olbia, meeting with our guide and departure for a tour of the Costa Smeralda. Stop in Porto Cervo, a very elegant holiday resort located along the coasts of a deep natural port. Later on, transfer to Santa Teresa Gallura, an important fishing town close to the Strait of Bonifacio. Stop at the Longosardo Tower (XVI century), located close to a white sand beach and whose surroundings offer a dreamy landscape. Arrival at the hotel and lunch. In the afternoon we will be visiting Arzachena. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Maddalena Island Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Palau, from where we will be taking a ferry to the beautiful Maddalena Island, which is linked by causeway to Caprera – the island where Garibaldi retired and died. Lunch in a restaurant and return to Palau; prosecution towards Castelsardo and visit to this picturesque village perched on a panoramic rock. Its fortress, the Rocca, dominates the landscape and now hosts the museum of the Sardinian baskets; indeed, this place is renowned for handcrafted baskets made of wild palm leaves. Later on, departure towards Alghero. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Alghero – Neptune’s Grotto Breakfast in the hotel. Ferry trip towards the Neptune’s Grotto, the most interesting Sardinian cave. Rich in concretions, it reaches Cala Inferno and has a series of internal lakes, channels and islands. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit to Alghero’s old quarter. It is worth going for a walk and

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discover its most remarkable monuments: the Porta Terra Tower, the Church of St Francis, the Cathedral, the port and the renowned Maddalena’s bastion. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day : Oristano - Tharros Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Oristano, on a road that is unique in its beauty and variety of landscape. Oristano is an ancient Roman station, which was built by the inhabitants of Tharros to fight back the incursions of the Saracens. Lunch in a restaurant and short visit to the city. Later on, our itinerary will take us to Tharros; visit to the ruins, a fascinating example of the Phoenician urban planning. Arrival to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Cagliari - Barumini Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Barumini, where we will be visiting Su Nuraxi.

This huge megalithic building was still used in Roman times. Later on, departure towards Cagliari, arrival at the hotel and lunch. In the afternoon, guided tour of the old quarter and its monuments. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

6th Day: Nuoro – Orgosolo – Olbia - Return Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Nuoro, birthplace of Grazia Deledda and seat of the Museum of Traditional Costumes. Visit to the Cathedral and Satta Square. Later on, we will be moving to Orgosolo, a village whose very inhabitants decorated the walls with paintings.

Typical lunch with the shepherds of Sardinian mountains, prepared with local products such as cheese and cold meat. In the afternoon we will continue our itinerary towards Olbia.

Boarding on the ferry and return at the client’s expense. End of our services.

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SARDINIA – AN ISLAND OF CONTRASTS - ( 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS ) Proposed programme: 1st Day: Arrival in Sardinia Arrival in Genoa and night ferry trip to Porto Torres.

2nd Day: Alghero and the nuraghi Breakfast in the hotel and visit to the picturesque town of Alghero. The old quarter, which stands on a rock, is surrounded by thick walls. Narrow streets and stone stairs lead to gorgeous squares and churches. The place is protected by very thick walls, has plenty of bastions and towers, and shines with coral light. In the XIV century this port town was a Spanish colony and even today it maintains a Catalan look. During our trip to the Orosei Gulf we will be visiting Abbasanta’s renowned Nuraghe Losa (optional). Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Nuoro, Orgosolo and lunch with the shepherds Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards the Sardinian mountains. The central province of Nuoro is the heart of traditions, as well as the intellectual centre of a fascinating mountain world thanks to its renowned writers and sculptors. Nuoro will tempt us to go for a walk in the old quarter or to visit to the Museum of Sardinian traditions (extra). Later on, we will move to Orgosolo, a shepherd’s village wellknown for its political paintings on the walls, called “murales”. Rural lunch in Sardinian style. Home-made ham and Pecorino cheese, a delicious stewed lamb and a roast suckling pig, accompanied by Corsican wine, will be the highest gastronomic points of our trip around Sardinia. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Costa Smeralda

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards the Costa Smeralda, the essence of the turquoise sea, of dreamy beaches, crystal clear waters and priceless luxury. The beautiful trip throughout the renowned Costa Smeralda will take us to granite cliffs and white-sand beaches with a view over the emerald sea.

We will be stopping in marvellous places such as Porto Cervo – the main centre of Costa Smeralda which, with its yacht ports, is a meeting place for well-to-do people. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

• Night ferry trip Genoa – Porto Torres for the bus and passengers in inside double cabins; rich breakfast • 4 nights with buffet breakfast in the chosen hotel in the Orosei Gulf.

• Either 3 buffet dinners (Marina Resort) or 3 dinners with starters and salad buffet (Brancamaria) • 1 typical Sardinian candlelight dinner (for people staying at least 4 nights) • 3 full-day guided tours (3th – 5th day) • 1 shepherd’s lunch with ham, Pecorino cheese, stewed lamb, suckling pig, dessert and wine • Night ferry trip Porto Torres – Genoa for the bus and passengers in inside double cabins; rich breakfast • All taxes and additional fees

5th Day: Orosei Gulf Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards the Orosei Gulf, the longest Mediterranean coast, which has been preserved untouched and has many cliffs with rocky formations, as well as solitary and fascinating beaches and caves.

The unique Ispinigoli Cave (optional) is wellknown for the highest stalactite-stalagmite compound in Italy (about 120 ft from the bottom to the top). An emerald sea and white and fine sand beaches characterise the coast of Cala Gonone.

6th Day: Castelsardo Breakfast in the hotel and arrival in Castelsardo.

Its elegant medieval castle is located on the top of a rock, at whose base lie picturesque narrow streets. Here groups of craftsmen sell small baskets made of wild palm leaves and decorated with typical geometrical patterns. Really close to Castelsardo is Roccia dell’Elefante, an eroded 30-foot high rock that has the shape of a grotesque elephant. After arriving in Porto Torres, we will be taking a night ferry to Genoa.

7th Day: Return home Breakfast and departure towards the place of origin

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€ 441,Our services include: •4 HB in a 3* or 4* hotel in the area of the Gargano (1 typical Apulian dinner) •3 HB in the 4* Hotel del Levante in Torre Canne •Full-day guided tour of the Gargano, Lucera and Troia •1 typical refreshment •Full-day guided tour of the Tremiti Islands •Return boat trip to the Tremiti Islands •Full-day guided tour of San Giovanni Rotondo •Full-day guided tour of Castel del Monte and Trani •Entrance to Castel del Monte •Full-day guided tour of the Castellana Caves, Alberobello and Ostuni •Entrance to the Castellana Caves •Full-day guided tour of Matera and Altamura •2-hour guided tour of Matera All entrance fees to the sites must be paid extra on the spot unless clearly specified.

THE ATTRACTIONS OF APULIA AND MATERA, THE CITY OF CAVE DWELLINGS (8 days / 7 nights) HOTEL DEL LEVANTE 4* This modern and sunny hotel is located close to the sea, in a haven of tranquillity and elegance. Torre Canne is one of the most renowned holiday places of the Apulian coast, at about 30 miles from Brindisi and 45 miles from Bari.The hotel is equipped with a lift, a cosy bar, a typical restaurant with a stunning terrace, a billiard room, conference rooms, several living rooms, a safe, a tennis court, 2 swimming pools and a private beach with deck chairs and umbrellas. All the 149 modern rooms are equipped with hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, minibar, air conditioning and internet connection.

Coach park: private park in the hotel HOTEL FORTE VIESTE 4* This new hotel is located really close to the beach, on one of the most renowned seafronts of Vieste (Lungomare Europa). Rooms are equipped with all facilities; all of them have a terrace, and most of them overlook the sea. In addition, you will find air conditioning, a mini-bar, a direct-line telephone, a satellite TV, safe and a hairdryer. In the restaurant on the upper floor, you will enjoy an amazing view of the surroundings and taste both delicious regional products and international specialities. Guests of the hotel can also use the tv room, the modern conference room, the internet area, the café and the swimming pool (open in season). The beach of the hotel is also fully equipped.

Coach park: in the hotel

PROPOSED PROGRAMME: The programme can be adapted according to your needs.

1st Day: Departure from the place of origin towards Vieste Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Excursion to the Gargano with Monte Sant’Angelo, Lucera and Troia (approx. 100 miles) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards the Gargano Promontory, where we will be visiting Monte Sant’Angelo, a renowned place of pilgrimage. Here, a cave in the rock was allegedly chosen by the very Archangel Michael to make people remember him. We will be seeing the octagonal tower, and by entering the Sanctuary we will find ourselves in the church of the cave, which was dug in the mountain. It is also worth visiting the graveyard of the Lombard King Rothari, and the Romanesque church of St Mary Major. We will be having lunch in a typical restaurant and try bruschetta, grilled cheese, salad, wine and limoncello. Later on, we will continue the excursion towards the Foresta Umbra. In the

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“Wood of the Shadows” beeches, oaks, elms and maples will be waiting for us. Here we will be taking a light walk (about 2 hours). Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day:The Tremiti Islands (max. 45 miles) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards the port of either Vieste or Rodi Garganico (in low season, ferries leave only from Termoli). Our ferry will take us to the almost virgin island of San Domino. The air in the pine wood and the mild wind are so pleasant here that it is almost impossible to think that this beautiful island was in fact an exile place. There is also the possibility to visit the nearby island of San Nicola and the ruins of its abbey, the church and the medieval centre. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: San Giovanni Rotondo (approx. 90 miles) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards another important pilgrimage place, San Giovanni Rotondo. Padre Pio (1887-1968) was canonized here in 2002. During his life he collected donations for the big local hospital, which at that time was one of the most modern in Italy. We will be overwhelmed by the

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huge limestone church, which was decorated by artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and has a capacity of more than 7,000 people. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Castel del Monte, Trani (approx.

190 miles) Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards Andria. Even from far away we will be able to see the majestic Castel del Monte, Apulia’s stone crown, standing on a promontory.

During the visit to this octagonal castle, which has no kitchen, storehouses, stables or a moat, you might spend some time wondering why Frederick II ordered its construction.

Trani’s “queen of cathedrals” dominates the waterfront, looking as if it was rising from the sea. Its most beautiful part overlooks the sea, to let sailors who embarked here for long journeys have a last amazing view of their land. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

7th Day: Matera - Altamura (approx. 190 miles) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Matera, a harmonious city which will draw us in a timeless world. Its cave dwellings, which are called sassi (rocks in Italian), were dug in the bare rock. Today the restored sassi look romantic, but real life used to be hard here. On our way back to the hotel, we will be stopping in Altamura to visit the cathedral and admire its beautiful rose window. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

8th Day: Departure towards the place of origin Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards the place of origin. End of our services.

6th Day: The Castellana Caves - Ostuni Alberobello/Trulli (approx. 70 miles) Breakfast and departure towards the Castellana Caves, where we will appreciate a marvellous world of stalagmites and stalactites. We will continue our trip in Ostuni, following its intricate alleys and stairways towards the cathedral, whose facade, richly decorated in white and light ochre, is exceptionally well preserved.

Later on, we will be visiting Alberobello, where we will be admiring the famous Trulli – shepherds and farmers’ shelters with conical roof. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

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Price on Request The price includes: Bus available for the whole stay. 3*** Hotel as indicated in the program, soft drinks included.

Guided visit of Pisa, Florence, Siena, San Gimigniano, Vinci, Pistoia, Lucca. Ticket for the museum of Leonardo da Vinci. Lunches at the restaurant from day 2 to 7.

The price does not includes:

WONDERFUL TUSCANY PROPOSED PROGRAMME:

Return flight ticket. Accommodation in single room. Insurance. Guide, unless it’s specified in the program. Ticket for museums and other monuments, if not mentioned in the program.

Day 1: Arrival to the airport of Pisa / Firenze Transfer from the arrival airport to the hotel, which is located in the area Montecatini or in the neighbourhood, dinner and accommodation.

Day 2: Pisa - Montecatini Terme Breakfast and departure to Pisa. Guided tour of the famous Baptistery, the Cathedral Square, also said “Campo dei Miracoli”, and the pending tower. Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging.

Day 3: Montecantini - Florence – Montecatini Breakfast and departure to Florence with the guide to discover the cathedral, the baptistery, Giotto’s bell tower, the Church of Santa Croce, Signorìa Square and the fascinating Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) with its typical Jewelleries. Lunch in a typical restaurant and free time to explore Florence. Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging.

Day 5: Montecatini – Vinci – Pistoia – Montecatini Breakfast and departure to Vinci, the village were Leonardo da Vinci was born. Guided visit of Leonardo’s places and of his museum, where you’ll admire its projects and the realisation of its studies. Lunch in a typical restaurant. On the way back to the hotel you’ll stop for a visit of Pistoia and have a guided tour of this ancient Roman/Medieval town and of its artistic heritage from different periods (e.g. Romantic and Gothic churches). Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging.

Day 6: Montecatini – Lucca – transfer to the airport of Pisa/ Firenze Breakfast and departure to Lucca, guided tour of this town which is bordered by ancient walls dating XVI and XVII century. You will visit its precious tiny streets, the old town and the church of San Michele..... Lunch in a typical restaurant and transfer to the airport.

Enjoy your holiday!!!!!

Day 4: Montecatini – Siena - S. Gimignano – Montecatini Breakfast and departure to Siena. Guided visit of this medieval town famous for its Cathedral and the Campo Square, where on the 2nd of July and on the 16th of August each year the “CORRIDA DEL PALIO DE SIENA“ takes palce: a traditional horse race which is the most important festival in town. Lunch in a typical restaurant and departure to S. Gimignano.

A guide will walk you to discover the “towers town”. Towers were built by noble families of that time: they competed with each other to erect the highest tower, because that symbolized power, wealth, and at the same time the towers served as inns and fortress.

Nowadays only 14 towers have resisted, but they are enough to make this town unmistakable and splendid. Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging.

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La tarifa incluye: • Full board from the dinner of the first day to the • breakfast of the last day • Accommodation in 3*Sup. - 4 *hotels, in double room • Excursions with a tour leader every day • Lunch in restaurants of the Tremiti Islands, San Giovanni Rotondo, Trani and Otranto.

• Ferry to the Tremiti Islands

TOUR OF APULIA - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS PROPOSED PROGRAMME: 1st Day: Departure from the place of origin and arrival in Apulia Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: The Gargano Natural Park - Vieste - Peschici Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to the Gargano Natural Park. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, we will be heading towards Vieste, a small village in between the two longest beaches of the Gargano. Visit to Vieste’s impressive cathedral. Stop in Peschici for the Monte Pucci Tower, from which we will be enjoying an unforgettable view. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: The Tremiti Islands Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to the Tremiti Islands, embarking from either the port of Termoli or Rodi. Crossing from either Termoli or Rodi. Visit to the Island of San Nicola.

Crossing from San Nicola to San Domino with free time. Lunch in a restaurant. Crossing from San Domino to San Nicola and then from the Tremiti to either Termoli or Rodi. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: S.Giovanni Rotondo - Monte Sant’Angelo Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards San Giovanni Rotondo, where we will be visiting Saint Pio Pilgrimage Church. In this spiritual atmosphere, we will be discovering the most touching moments of Saint Pio’s life.

Attendance at the Holy Mass and Via Crucis.

Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will be heading towards Monte Sant’Angelo, where we will be visiting the characteristic grotto consecrated to the Archangel Michael. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Trani- Bari - Cisternino Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Bari.

Stop in Trani and visit to its beautiful cathedral.

Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit with a professional local guide to Bari’s old quarter and its main sights: the Swabian Castle, the Cathedral, the Basilica of St Nicholas, and others. We will be then heading towards Cisternino; arrival at the hotel and check in.

Dinner and overnight stay.

La tarifa no incluye: • Drinks at meals • Tourist taxes • All entrance fees to museums and historical sites • All services not clearly specified under “The price includes” • Medical/luggage insurance

6th Day: Alberobello Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Alberobello, renowned village in the centre of the so-called Murgia dei Trulli – a region known for the presence of many trulli. Return to the hotel for lunch. Free time in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay.

7th Day: Otranto - Lecce Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Otranto, where we will be visiting its cathedral and castle. Lunch in a restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will reach and visit Lecce, Apulia’s Baroque city par excellence. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

8th Day: Departure towards the place of origin Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards the place of origin. End of our services.

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Our services (included in the fee) • Accommodation in 3* sup. Hotels in double room, half-board, drinks included • Lunch from the 2nd to 6th day, drinks included • Visits with local guide according to programme • Transfer on rapid boat (or ferry) Terracina to Ponza and return • Minivan for tour around the island of Ponza

Ulysses’ Riviera, Ciociaria, Circeo PROPOSED PROGRAMME: 1st Day: Departure from own towns towards intermediate hotel Arrival at hotel, dinner and accommodation.

2nd Day: Anagni and Formia Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Formia, lunch in local restaurant. We’ll continue towards Anagni to visit the ancient “papal capital”, located on a hill dominating the Valle del Sacco with its cathedral, one of the most important and emblematic examples of Romanesque art in Lazio. In the afternoon we’ll reach the Gulf of Gaeta.

Arrival at the hotel in Formia, dinner and accommodation.

3rd Day: Island of Ponza.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure by fast boat (or ferry boat according to weather conditions) to the Island of Ponza from Terracina harbour. Arrival at the island and guided tour of the village, already inhabited in the Roman age, and of the amphitheatre all around the harbour, on the East coast.

Panoramic tour by coach to admire the wonderful landscape of Ponza. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Fossanova Abbey and Circeo Natural Reserve.

Breakfast at hotel and departure for the guided tour of Fossanova Abbey, founded by Benedictine monks . It was later on passed on to the Cistercians, who drained the wetlands thanks to a canal known as “New Well”.

Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon, guided tour of the Circeo National Reserve, with its peculiar “Lestras”, old huts of the Agro Pontino area used before the drainage; the long lagoon of Sabaudia with its peculiar dunes, until we get to San Felice Circeo with its medieval Templar Tower, situated in the town’s main square.

Return to hotel for dinner, overnight stay.

6th Day: Formia – Alatri – Attigliano.

Breakfast in hotel and departure to visit Alatri, ancient episcopal seat and medieval centre, enclosed by a polygonal wall, whose historical centre has never lost its original charm. Lunch in Attigliano, free time in the afternoon, then return to hotel for, dinner and overnight stay.

7th Day: Back Home Desayuno en hotel y salida de regreso a los puntos de origen.

4th Day: Gaeta and Sperlonga Breakfast at hotel and departure for the guided tour of Gaeta.Visit of the historic centre, with the medieval area of San Erasmo, where several important monuments are still preserved as a witness of the past glory of the town. We will then continue to the Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity, better known as the Cleft Mountain because of the suggestive fissures in the rocks, a cliff right above the sea, which started the religious cult. In the evening, guided tour of Sperlonga, a town on the hills with small paths descending towards the beaches on the East and West side. Return to hotel for dinner, overnight stay.

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VERONA, VENICE, FLORENCE, SAN GIMIGNIANO, SIENA, ROME PROPOSED PROGRAMME: Day 1: Arrival at the airport of Venice or -Verona Transfer from the arrival airport to Verona.

Guided tour of the town and sightseeing in the historical centre and in the house that has inspired the romantic story of Romeo and Juliet. Departure towards the hotel which will be in Venice or in the neighbourhood, dinner and accommodation.

Day 2: Venice Breakfast and departure on a private boat to San Marco-Venice. Guided tour of the historical centre and of San Marco Square, an impressive place which tourists from everywhere have admired. In this square you’ll have the chance of visiting the Basilica of San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale. Don’t forget to have a coffee in Florian or in Quadri cafè: these are two typical cafès, among the most famous in Italy, whose customers are artists and VIPs who visit Venice. Quadri was founded in 1638 and competes with Florian in the numbers of famous guests hosted and in the accuracy of the details. Stendhal, Dumas, Byron, Wagner, Proust and others was here.

Lunch in a typical restaurant and free time to enjoy the city. Private boat to Punta Sabbioni, back to the hotel, dinner and lodging.

Day 3: Venice - Florence Breakfast and departure to Florence, arrival at lunch time and in the afternoon guided tour to the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Giotto’s tower bell, Piazza della Signoria, and the fascinating Ponte Vecchio (old bridge) with its jewelleries.

Free time to explore the city, back to the hotel, dinner and lodging Day 4: Montecatini - San Gimigiano - Siena

Breakfast and departure to S. Gimignano. A guide will walk you to discover the “towers town”, 72 towers were built here in the XIII century by noble families of that time: they competed with each other to erect the highest tower, because that symbolized power, wealth, and at the same time towers served as inns and fortress. Nowadays only 14 towers have resisted, but they are enough to make this town unmistakable and splendid. The tour continues to Siena, arrival at lunch time and in the afternoon visit of this medieval town famous for its Cathedral and the Campo Square, where on the 2nd of July and on the 16th of August of each year the “CORRIDA DEL PALIO DE SIENA“ .

Day 5: Papal Mass – Imperial Rome Breakfast and departure to Vaticano to hear the Mass, and render homage to the Pope Benedetto XVI . Free time to explore the city.

Lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, visit of the Imperial Rome: Foro Imperiale, Piazza Venezia, Campidoglio, Colosseo. Free time to enjoy the ancient age. Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging.

: Bus available for the whole stay. 3*** Hotel as indicated in the program, soft drinks included, in Mestre, Lido di Jesolo or in the neighbourhood, Montecatini or in the neighbourhood, Chianciano Terme or in the neighbourhood, Rome or in the neighbourhood. Guided visits to Verona, Venice, Florence, San Gimigniano, Siena, Baroque Rome, Imperial Rome, Vatican museum and the Cappella Sistina (reserved entrance).

The price does not includes: Return flight ticket. Accommodation in single room. Insurance. Guide, unless it’s specified in the program. Ticket for museums and other monuments, if not mentioned in the program.

Day 6: Rome - Vatican Museums and the Cappella Sistina – Rome of the Baroque age.

Breakfast and departure to Vatican Museums and the Cappella Sistina (reserved entrance), Lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, visit of Rome of the Baroque age : Piazza Navona with its famous Four Rivers fountain (Danube, Nile, Niger and Rio de la Plata), Fontana di Trevi, Sant’ Angelo bridge (which, in the ancient age, was the shortest way the Vatical). Free time to enjoy the city. Back to the hotel, dinner and lodging.

Day 7: Rome – departure to the airoprt Breakfast and depart to the airport of Rome

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€ 254,Best Western Hotel Cristallo 3* Mantova/Cerese di Virgilio • Renowned hotel chain • Ideal for the Arena di Verona programme • Hotel provided with swimming-pool

Our services (included in the fee) CULINARY DELICACIES IN LOMBARDY Tortellini of Valeggio: The knot of love

The world-famous Tortellini of Valeggio are exclusively handmade. They can be purchased from various pasta manufactures in Valeggio and Borghetto. They’re characterized by a fine dough and delicious meat filling, and are best served with melt butter, sage and parmesan cheese.

The first-class hotel is just 5 km away from the A22 motorway and 3 km away from downtown Mantua. The hotel, recently renovated with great care to details, has 65 contemporary-style rooms, fully furnished and soundproof, provided with air conditioning, TV, phone, lockbox and hairdryer. Hotel Cristallo also has a bar and a restaurant that serves local food. Sports and healthcare lovers can enjoy its sauna and small gym. A spacious garden with open-air swimming pool is also available.

Coach parking area: at the hotel.

SUGGESTED PROGRAMME: The programme may be modified to better meet Your personal needs.

1st Day: Arrival in Mantova Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.

2nd Day: Boat trip on the Mincio, Mantua and visit at the cheese factory.

Breakfast at the hotel, departure to San Benedetto to enjoy a wonderful boat trip on the River Po and discover the Mincio Natural Reserve. Lunch break.

Arrival in Mantua, situated in a lake landscape.

Our guide will show us the medieval quarters, Romanesque churches and palaces. At the end of the day we will visit a Parmesan cheese factory, where we’ll get to learn lots of interesting things about the manufacturing process of this delicious cheese.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Sirmione, Tortellini lunch in Valeggio and Sigurta Reserve Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Sirmione. Visit of the Scaligeri Castle and walk through the alleys of the romantic city.

For lunch, we will take to Valeggio, where we will get a taste of the delicious “knots of love”.

In the afternoon we will take a walk through the Sigurtà garden in Valeggio sul Mincio.

Picturesque pools, romantic ponds of lilies,

flowers and trees. The reserve has much to offer and is often referred to as one of the most beautiful natural reserves in the world.

You can catch a glimpse of this idyllic place on an extensive walk or by electric car.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Cremona with picnic and Lambrusco wine tasting There’s music in the air today. We will get to Cremona, the city of violins: the violinmanufacturing families Amati, Guarnieri and Stradivari were born here. During the trip you will find out how the string instrument tradition is kept alive, we will visit a famous violin manufacturing school and various workshops.

The architectural peculiarities of the city are remarkable: the looming Torrazzo and the Cathedral are among the most beautiful examples of the Lombard Romanesque. After the visit we will enjoy a picnic and a tasting of wines. In the afternoon, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

• 4 B&B with buffet or American breakfast • 1 welcome cocktail • One 4-courses welcome dinner with salad buffets • Two 3-courses dinners with salad buffets • One 4-courses typical dinner with salad buffet • 1 boat tour on the River Mincio (San Benedetto Po Mantua - Mantua San Benedetto Po) • Half-day excursion with local professional guide in Mantua • Visit to the Parmesan cheese factory • Full day excursion with local guide in Sirmione and Sigurtà Park • Entrance fee to Sigurtà Park • 1 Tortellini lunch in Valeggio • 2-hrs. tour with local guide in Cremona • 1 picnic lunch + wine tasting in Cremona All entry fees – if not explicitly mentioned – have to be paid as extras on the spot.

Any potential stop or any entrance fee required by our customers shall be separately calculated.

5th Day:Transfer back to towns of departure Many enchanted moments will stay alive in our minds.

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer back to towns of departure. End of our services.

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€ 309,GALLERY HOTEL RECANATI 4* Recanati • Very classy hotel • Cooking course in the hotel (INCLUDED) •

Our services (included in the price)

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CULINARY DELIGHT IN THE REGION OF MARCHE (5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS)

4 BB with full breakfast Welcome cocktail 1 typical four-course welcome dinner 2 three-course dinners and vegetable buffet 1 dinner in a farm 2-hour guided tour of Urbino 1 typical snack with truffle in the area of Acqualagna Cooking course with lunch in the hotel Entrance to Leopardi’s house Wine tasting with light snack near Jesi 3 full-day guided tours

COOKING COURSE IN THE HOTEL Spoil your palate, sharpen your senses, and learn choice recipes thanks to our cook’s advice and tricks during the cooking course. First, in the morning we will go to the market and select the best products and ingredients. Then, in the kitchen: an apron, a chef’s hat, and the fun can start!

At lunchtime we will be tasting the dishes we have prepared.

GALLERY HOTEL RECANATI 4* Recanati The hotel is located in the centre of Recanati and is the result of a long and accurate restoration of a XVI century palace. Rooms and suites have a very comfy shape, and are impeccable in either classic or modern minimalist design. They are equipped with air conditioning, satellite LCD TV and free internet connection. The terrace of the hotel hosts a Jacuzzi and guarantees an amazing view of the virgin lands of this marvellous region.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME: The programme can be adapted according to your needs.

1st Day: Arrival in Recanati Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Aqualagna and Urbino Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards Acqualagna, one of the most renowned places for the king of the table: the truffle. Since 1966, the “National Truffle Festival” has taken place here (end of October/beginning of November).

In the area along the banks of the river Furlo we will discover many typical restaurants and taverns that guarantee culinary delights.

Light aperitif with typical food of the region in a holiday farm. In the afternoon we will be visiting Urbino. Completely surrounded by walls, Urbino has maintained almost the same look it had when the commander Federico da Montefeltro ordered its construction in the XV century. This lively university city hosts many great works of Italian art and architecture.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Cooking course with lunch, Recanati Breakfast in the hotel and active morning.

Departure for the market and shopping. Later on, we will learn the secrets of Italian cuisine by attending a cooking course. At lunchtime we will be eating the dishes that we ourselves have prepared.

In the afternoon, in the Villa Colloredo Mels, we will be visiting the major artistic treasure of

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Recanati: a room with four paintings by Lorenzo Lotto (the Villa Colloredo Mels is opened from Tuesday to Friday from 9 to 12 and from 15 to 19, entrance not included in the price).

Recanati is also the birth-place of one of the major Italian poets, Giacomo Leopardi. We will be visiting the house where he was born, and where the writer, who depended financially on his family, lived for many years. We will also admire the library where Leopardi spent many hours, which hosts 20,000 volumes, and the Colle dell’Infinito (the park to which he dedicated a poem). Later on, typical dinner in a farm of the area.

Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

4th Day: Natural Park of Mount Conero, Ancona and Jesi with wine tasting Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards the port city of Ancona. Then we will move towards Sirolo, where we will start our excursion to Mount Conero. The picturesque contrast among the rocks, the woods and the blue of the Adriatic Sea is unique. However, also Emperor Frederick II was born here. The town is especially famous for its white wine.

The fertile vineyards, where the Verdicchio wine grape variety grows, will accompany us in our trip to Cupramontana. . Later on, wine tasting with light snack in a typical winery of the area.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5º día: Regreso a Casa Breakfast and departure towards the place of origin.

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€ 215,Our services (included in the price) EMILIA ROMAGNA AND MARCHE: HIGH-LEVEL BANQUET Gastronomic varieties of the Emilia Romagna and Marche regions Lunch with truffle specialties Castelli di Jesi, where Verdicchio classico D.O.C. is produced, is an important area both for its wine production and its landscape, which is one of the most attractive. Verdicchio, whose typical characteristics were already obtained in antiquity, is one of the best known white wines in the world. It has a very light hue, greenish and straw-coloured, while its bouquet is very delicate and rich, leaving a pleasant and slightly bitter taste in your mouth.

HOTEL ELVEZIA 4* Pésaro The Hotel Elvezia is located very close to the old quarter of Pesaro and at about 600 ft. from the sea. Thanks to its ideal position, this modern and functional hotel is suitable for both business and holiday trips. It offers modern rooms with satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, direct line telephone, balcony and hairdryer. On the ground floor you will find a cocktail bar, while on the fourth floor there is a dining room with air conditioning and a breathtaking view. An internet area and bike renting complete the list of conveniences and services available in this hotel.

Coach park: in the hotel

PROPOSED PROGRAMME: The programme can be adapted according to your needs.

Day 1: Travel to Pesaro Independent arrival, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: San Marino, San Leo and Gradara Breakfast in the hotel. Trip to San Marino, the smallest (it covers an area of about 23 square miles) and also one of the most ancient republics of the world. Travel and trip to San Leo. Its castle, which is located on a rock at about 2,000 ft. above sea level, is an impressive example of the fortified Renaissance architecture. The Republic of San Marino stands out for several food specialties, among which chocolate, cakes and spirits. In a patisserie in the city centre we will taste a slice of the prize-winning “Torta Titano” . In the afternoon we will go to Gradara and visit its famous castle. Unlike most European medieval castles, its interior is still well preserved. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Acqualagna and Urbino Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Acqualagna – a high-quality gastronomic centre, particularly renowned for the king of the table: the truffle. Since 1966, the “National Truffle Festival” has taken place here (end of

October/beginning of November). In the area along the banks of the river Furlo, plenty of typical restaurants and taverns guarantee culinary delights all year long.

In the afternoon we will be discovering Urbino. Completely surrounded by walls, the city has maintained almost the same look it had when Federico da Montefeltro ordered its construction in the XV century. This lively university city hosts many works of Italian art and architecture. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

• 4 nights and buffet breakfast • 3 three-course dinners and vegetable buffet (incl. ¼ l of wine and ½ l of water) • 1 typical candlelight dinner (incl. ¼ l of wine and ½ l of water) • Welcome drinks • 2-hour guided tour of San Marino • Entrance to the castle of Gradara • Guided tour of the castle of Gradara • 1 typical lunch with 4 truffle-based courses near Acqualagna • 2-hour guided tour of Urbino • 2-hour guided tour of Pesaro • Wine tasting with light refreshments in the area of Jesi • Optional visit to a vinegar factory during the return journey Unless clearly specified, all entrance fees must be paid extra on the spot. All potential stops, extra parking costs and entrance fees must be considered separately, on our clients’ request.

Day 4: Pesaro, Jesi and Cupramontana Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Pesaro, which became particularly famous as the birth-place of Rossini; however, its history dates back to the Romans. After a long walk across this small town, we will be heading towards the inland. On the top of a small hill, we will encounter the town of Jesi, almost completely surrounded by medieval walls.

Emperor Frederick II was born in a tent here.

The fertile vineyards, where the Verdicchio wine grape variety grows, will accompany us in our trip in Cupramontana. At night, a special candlelight gala dinner will be awaiting us in the hotel.

Day 5: Return home Breakfast. Should there be enough time, we recommend a trip to Modena, where a visit to a vinegar factory can be arranged.

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€ 177,• ADMIRAL PARK 4* Zola Pedrosa/Bologna • New and elegant Hotel, located in the heart of a park

Our services (included in the fee)

EMILIA ROMAGNA FOR GOURMETS Landscapes, Culture and Gastronomy

• 3 BB with buffet breakfast / American breakfast • Two 3-courses dinners with salad buffets • one 4-courses dinner with regional specialties and salad buffets • 1 full-day excursion to Modena, Vignola and Spilamberto • 1 visit to the Museum of Aromatic Vinegar + tasting in Spilamberto • 2-hrs. visit of Ferrara with local guide • 1 lunch in Cento • 2-hrs. visit of Bologna with local guide

CASTELGUELFO OUTLET

More than 100 shops, more than 100 fashion brands, always with discounts from 30 to 70%!

Be overwhelmed by the great shopping world of Castelguelfo Outlet.

An unforgettable shopping experience in an impressive design and architectural frame.

The Admiral Park Hotel is a new 4* resort located in the heart of a park on the hills of Bologna, approx. 9 km.

Away from the City Centre.The hotel is modern, elegant, equipped with all comforts. Admiral Park is provided with 90 rooms of different categories. All rooms are wide, well illuminated, perfectly soundproof, provided with air conditioning and structured with a very comfortable design and the best modern technology.

For their free time, our guests will enjoy all the hotel resorts, included the congress centre, the wonderful garden, the top-level restaurant and the cosy bistrot-café.

Parking area for the coach: in the hotel directly.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME: Programme may be modified to better meet Your personal needs.

1st Day: Arrival in Emilia Romagna.

If you have enough time at arrival, a visit at Castelguelfo Outlet is strongly recommended.

Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Modena and its hinterland:Vignola and Spilamberto (appr. 80 Km).

Breakfast at hotel and visit of Modena.The town is worldwide famous for its aromatic vinegar.

All streets lead to the central square, Piazza Grande. Just watch end enjoy the reasons why this place was declared World Heritage by UNESCO. You might spend hours to admire the beauty of its many palaces. The countryside landscapes in the surrounding hills, however, are extremely suggestive too.

The visit will continue with the small town of Vignola, which in spring is really overwhelmed by cherry flowers and white roses. In the heart of this small town we’ll discover the wellpreserved fascinating castle.

Further transfer to Spilamberto; visit and tasting in the Museum of aromatic vinegar.

Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

its medieval alleys, admiring its magnificent Renaissance buildings, getting then to the area of its rectangular streets.

Visit of the Cathedral, the Basilica and the gorgeous medieval old centre.

Later in the day, lunch in the famous town of Cento, another fascinating medieval town full of arcades everywhere, stage for the third most renowned carnival in Italy.

In the afternoon, transfer back to Bologna, and visit of its wide, entirely medieval old town; the best preserved Middle Ages in Europe!

We’ll walk in the fresh shadow of the many arcades (40 km in town), all connected to the huge walking area, full of squares, churches and palaces. Most famous highlights: San Petronio Basilica, the Square Piazza Maggiore, the Fountain of Neptune, The Podestà Palace, the City Hall.

Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day:Transfer back to towns of departure Breakfast in hotel. Transfer back to towns of departure. End of our services.

3rd Day: Ferrara, Lunch in Cento and Bologna (appr. 140 Km) Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Ferrara, the socalled “town of bicycles”. Entirely surrounded by a 9-km. long city wall, Ferrara practically is a car-free town, so that we’ll enjoy walking along

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€ 269,• Hotel FELCARO 3* Cormons • Traditional hotel in Cormons, town of wine

Our services (included in the fee) Wines, Olive Oils and Ham - Friuli Venezia Giulia Wine Cellar Cormons

The wine cellar Cormons was founded in 1990 with the purpose of making people aware about this region’s quality wines, thus boosting their knowledge. Here you will find the best wines and food specialties of the area. Currently you can taste wine coming from 34 different small producers of the agricultural area of Collio and Friuli Isonzo, as well as the best ham, salami and cheese sorts.

The hotel is located in a marvellous historical Austrian-Hungarian villa. Come and enjoy the great tranquillity and gorgeous panorama over the vineyards. The town centre is only 10 minutes away from here.

All rooms are extremely comfortable and provided with elegant furniture. During the day you’ll be relaxing in the swimming-pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. Most active sportsmen will play a tennis match in the hotel’s court.

The hotel is provided with a conference hall with a capacity of 100 persons. The restaurant offers delicious dishes of the best local cuisine.

Coach parking area: in the hotel directly.

PROGRAMME PROPOSAL: The programme may be modified to better meet Your personal needs.

1st Day: Arrival in Cormons Check-in at hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Gorizia, lunch + wine tasting in Cormons, then Cividale del Friuli (appr. 80 Km.) Breakfast and departure towards the Slovenian border, until we get to Gorizia, since ever a cradle of different cultures and famous for its long-lasting tradition of wine production.

Guided tour of a the complex of a local wine cellar and tasting of its excellent wines accompanied by the best regional products.

Later in the day, trip to Cividale del Friuli, among the most interesting smalltowns in Northern Italy. Worth to be visited, its ancient monuments in the heart of the fascinating old town. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Udine and San Daniele (approx.

70 km).

Breakfast in hotel and departure to reach Udine, to enjoy its monumental beauty visiting the famous Cathedral with Tiepolo’s frescoes, the ancient Market Square. Taste the serene atmosphere of the University City.

Not to be missed, a short stop at the famous Café “Spezeria Pei Sani”, offering the best

regional wine qualities.

The ham town, San Daniele, is well-known not only because of its Prosciutto, but also for its enchanted old town. Let’s get into the secrets of the production of this delicacy, and…last but not least…let’s taste it !

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

• 4 BB with buffet breakfast • 1 welcome cocktail • Four 4-courses dinners with region’s specialties • 1 night entertainment with live music • 1 full-day excursion to Gorizia, Cormons and Cividale • 2-hrs. Guided tour in Gorizia • 1 snack with wine tasting in Cormons • 1 full-day excursion to Udine and San Daniele • 1 visit to the ham factory + ham tasting • 1 full-day excursion to Grado, Aquileia and Palma Nova • Wine tasting + snack in Aquileia All entry fees – if not explicitly mentioned – have to be paid as extras on the spot.

Any potential stop or any entrance fee required by our customers shall be separately calculated.

4th Day: Grado, Aquileia, wine tasting and Palmanova (approx. 90 km.)

Breakfast in hotel and departure to the famous archaeological town of Aquileia, where the Romans left their undeletable footprint. Anciently this was an important imperial residence. Visiting the ancient sites and the related Roman museum you will breath everyday life of the Roman civilization touching the incredible richness of that era.

The precious mosaic in the Basilica’s floor is something unique. Later on, we will get to Grado after a short trip; this was the ancient harbour for the city of Aquileia.The town is also a shrine of some magnificent Romanesque religious buildings. Transfer to Palmanova for a good wine tasting experience. The town renowned for being a star-shaped fortress.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Back home Breakfast in hotel. Transfer back to towns of departure. End of our services.

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€ 274,• HOTEL CAVALIERI 4* BRA • Perfect location for excursions.

• Hotel with spa.

Our services (included in the price) • 4 BB with buffet breakfast at the Hotel Cavalieri • 1 welcome cocktail • 3 4-course dinners • 1 typical candlelight dinner • Sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi • 1 tour guide • Visit to the Enoteca Regionale • Wine tasting with a wine-grower of Barolo • 1 full-day guided tour of Canelli and surroundings • 1 visit to the underground cathedrals of Canelli with tasting of sparkling wine and aperitif • 1 visit to the distillery of Aguardiente Berta, tasting included.

• 1 visit to The World of Truffle with a guided walk near Alba, search for truffles, and tasting.

• 3-hour tour of Turin • 1 visit to the Museum of Martini & Rossi with tasting and a small present.

Unless clearly specified, all entrance fees must be paid on the spot.

All potential stops and entrance fees must be calculated separately, on our clients’ request.

The Piedmont Region: Excursions, Truffle and Wine In the heart of Piedmont, among the finest roots of its shining land, a rare species of white truffle grows.

Considered of the best and finest quality and priced as high as a thousand euros per kilo, the white truffle is much more expensive than the renowned black truffle. It is difficult to describe the taste of white truffles, the exciting search for them and the easy preparation that makes them very mysterious. It has been years since it was acclaimed in the gourmet cuisine as a fantastic treasure. In order to harvest these precious tubers, people rely on the smell of specially trained dogs. In Italy people also use pigs: these smart animals with a good smell find truffles very quickly, although their appetite prevents truffles to end up in human stomachs.

This classy hotel is in Bra, in the heart of the area of Roero, between the Langhe and Montferrat – a region rich in history, tradition, wine and gastronomy. The modern building of the hotel offers a clean and nice environment and is about 11 miles from Alba. The hotel has a café, a restaurant, a lounge and a spa with Turkish bath, sauna, gym and Jacuzzi. All 88 rooms are equipped with telephone, satellite-TV, safe, Internet access and air conditioning.

Coach park: in the hotel.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME: The programme can be adapted according to your needs 1st Day: Arrival in Bra Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Excursion to the region of Barolo (approx. 50 km) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for a guided tour of some of the most renowned places where Barolo is produced – from Serralunga d’Alba to Barolo or Monforte d’Alba towards Barolo (only half the distance). We will be walking across this beautiful landscape, enjoying the enchanting views over the vineyards and the mountains that will surround us. In the afternoon, visit to the Enoteca Regionale (Regional Wine Bar) and wine tasting with a wine-grower of Barolo.

At the end of the day, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Canelli, winery, wine-tasting of Aguardiente (Grappa), search for truffles (apróx. 70 km) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for a guided tour of Canelli, where you will find many traditional wineries that are known as “Underground Cathedrals” and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will be visiting

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one of these wineries and be surprised by their depth. Later on, visit to the famous distillery of Aguardiente Berta, with tasting included.

Finally, we will help searching for truffles. We will learn how to search for truffles; we will value the “White and Black Gold”, and learn about the tradition of truffle in the cuisine.

After the visit and the walk, we will taste this valuable tuber.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Turin and Martini (100 km) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for a guided tour of Turin, ancient capital of the Kingdom of Savoy with more than 2,000 years of history.

Unique and beautiful Baroque churches, highclass buildings, the biggest Italian arcade, mountains and hills surrounding the city: all this helps make Turin enchanting. During the return trip we will stop in the famous place where Martini & Rossi spirits are produced.

These companies merged with the Bacardi group in 1993. Visit to the museum, followed by light refreshments.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Return home

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€ 112,• NH Hotel TOURING Milan 4 * • Excellent hotel with a central location • about a 10 minute walk from La Scala Theatre • Recognized international hotel • Underground across the street

OUR SERVICES ( included in the price) • • • • • • • •

3 BB with breakfast - American Breakfast 2 hrs guided tour in Milan Earphones for the visit of the Cathedral (the Duomo) 1 full day tour of Monza e Bergamo (cog-wheel railway in the town old is not ‘included) 1 visit tasting in a historic residence in Monza 2 hrs visit to Bergamo • All entry fees - unless indicated otherwise should be paid extra on the spot.

• All fees and potential stops income must be calculated separately, at the request of our clients

MILAN: ART AND SHOPPING NH Hotel TOURING Milan 4 * The hotel is located in the city center, between the Cathedral, the train station and the shopping streets.

Downstairs there is the bar-restaurant, which also serves as Cocktail Lounge. The Hotel has a luggage room, living room, internet room, wheelchair lifts, a safe in the reception and meeting room. The 282 comfortable rooms are innovatively designed with colored lights and attractive optical effects. They are equipped with direct dial telephone, hairdryer, Internet connection, air conditioning, mini-bar, pay TV and satellite radio.

Bus Parking: Public parking, 500 meters (extra fee).

PROPOSED PROGRAM: 1st. Day: Arrival in Milan Welcome to the city of fashion. Arrival at hotel, dinner and overnight.

2nd. Day: Milan and shopping Breakfast in hotel and departure to Milan.

Your tour guide will show “il Duomo” , the Cathedral with 2245 statues and 135 spiers, the largest and most important monument of Italian Gothic architecture. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, full of shops and cafes, through which you can reach the Piazza of La Scala bearing the same name of the theater, one of the most famous opera houses in the world.

Then you will visit the Sforza Castle, the former residence of the Sforza noble family. In the afternoon you will have time on your own to dedicate yourself to a wonderful shopping in Milan. Milan offers many options for all tastes and budgets. It is also recommended to go to the terrace of the Cathedral and from there enjoy the wonderful view over the rooftops.Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

3rd. Day: Monza and Bergamo (approx. 110 km) Breakfast and departure. Visit of Monza, which also offer, besides Formula One racings and the Villa Reale, a fantastic medieval town. Visit of the Cathedral, which houses an amazing treasure. In the Afternoon visit one of the most luxurious historic residences in the area.. In the afternoon departure to Bergamo, with its medieval walls surrounding the top. A walk to

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Piazza Vecchia, where there are the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the church Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colleoni Chapel and Palazzo della Ragione. Indulge in the picturesque streets and discover the small but interesting old town shops. Back to Hotel, dinner and overnight.

4th Day: Fox Town “outlet village” and return to House After breakfast, drive to the Italian Swiss town of Mendrisio, where Greater Fox Town Outlet offers 130 stores and over 200 marks. There are clothing designers, rope inside, sportswear, shoes and handbags. With advantages and sometimes prices up 70% able to buy everything they want. All Famous brands are present, return home with some gifts marvelous. Back to the places of origin. During your stay in Milan, we can also organize the following routes: • Visit of the famous San Siro stadium and and to the Museum. Please also tell us if you want to watch a football match FC Inter or AC Milan. We are happy to book tickets. Rates and Availability on request.

• Electric Boat trip on the “Naviglio Leonardo “(Extra reservation approx. € 18). The boat trip takes about one hour. It begins in the Naviglio Grande,that is beyond the historic houses of Milan, under the old bridges in the former zone Darsena port and continuing through the Naviglio Pavese , where to watch some simulations of Leonardo Da Vinci’s inventions.

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€ 134,• HOTEL PRESIDENT 4* Correggio • Fixed packet of 50 rooms per date!

• Additional rooms upon request!

• No single supplement!

• INCLUDED: typical dinner with live music!

OUR SERVICES (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE) PLEASANT WEEKEND IN EMILIA ROMAGNA HOTEL PRESIDENT 4* Correggio This elegant 4 * hotel is located in Correggio, only a few minutes of leaving the Carpi highway. Soon comes to the most important cities of the Emilia-Romagna: Reggio Emilia, Modena, Parma and Bologna. The building has a large lobby, a restaurant with regional dishes , a Lobby Bar, waiting room and 4 conference rooms. The 87 rooms are spacious and soundproofed, as well as being comfortable and equipped with hairdryer, telephone, mini-bar, satellite TV, Sky-TV, Wi-Fi, Internet, air conditioning and safe.

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3 BB with breakfast 1 welcome dinner with vegetable buffet 1 3-course dinner buffet of vegetables 1 typical dinner with live music

Parking facilities for coaches: on site.

PROPOSED PROGRAM: • Parma ham and tasting.

• Modena Balsamic vinegar tasting and Ferrari Museum in Maranello • Bologna and Dozza • Verdi’s trail (Busseto, • Roncole Verdi, Villa Sant’Agata) • On the trace of Don Camillo & Peppone (Brescello)

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€ 107,• OASI 4* Riva del Garda • Package of up to 50 rooms • Extra rooms on request!

• Included: Happy hour from 21.00 to 22.00!

• Included: drink at meals

OUR SERVICES ( INCLUDED IN THE PRICE) • Full board at the hotel • 1 x Welcome drink at the hotel

ADVENTURES ON LAKE GARDA - CULTURE AND NATURE ON ITALY’S LARGEST LAKE OASI 4* Riva del Garda Hotel Oasi lies near the center of Riva del Garda, next to the beach with a walk distance from the beautiful sea. It as a relaxing in a large garden with pool and terrace.

The hotel was completely renovated in 2007/2008 and it offers 67 elegant well furnished rooms with balconies, telephone, minibar, safe and satellite TV. In addition, there is a restaurant, which serves delicious regional and international dishes , a bar and an indoor pool. Use of the sauna and steam bath: € 10.00 per person (payment on site) Bus parking: at Hotel.

• Sailing on Lake Iseo near Bergamo or wine tasting in the village of Franciacorta • Visit of the city of Milan and / or tour The program can be tailored to your needs Shopping at the Outlet stores with best prices • Excursion to Lake Garda sailing on Lake • Weekly market in different towns of Lake Garda Garda • Verona with wine tasting in the town of Valpolicella • Mantua with Giardino Sigurtà Park: a giant Botanical Park, in Valeggio sul Mincio

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The price includes: Accommodation according to what stated in the programme in 3*** hotels (drinks included) in the area of Rome, Assisi, Venice (Lido di Jesolo, Noventa de Piave, Lido di Jesolo), and Florence. Tour with professional local guide of Rome, Assisi, Loreto, Venice, Padua and Florence. Vaporetto (return trip) to Venice, taxes included. Earphones during the guided tours of Rome, Florence and Venice.

Entrance to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

The price does not include: Accommodation in single room; travel insurance; tour leader; bus; entrance to museums and monuments which are not explicitly included in the programme

RELIGIOUS tour of ITALY PROPOSED PROGRAMME: 1st Day Arrival at Rome Airport Arrival at Rome, dinner in a restaurant in the city and, later on, sightseeing by night of the “Classical Rome”. Arrival at the hotel, check-in and overnight stay.

2nd Day: Rome and the Vatican Breakfast and departure towards the Vatican for the visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a professional local guide. Lunch in a restaurant in the city. In the afternoon a professional local guide will show you the “Baroque Rome”, piazza Navona and its Fountain of the Four Rivers (the Danube,The Nile, The Ganges and the Río de la Plata), the Pantheon, one of the best preserved buildings, the Trevi Fountain and the Piazza di Spagna.

Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

3rd Day: Roma – Assisi Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards Assisi, a famous religious town, where we will be visiting the Basilica of St Francis, the Cathedral and the Convent of St Clare. Lunch in a restaurant and free time. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Venice Breakfast and departure towards Venice-St Mark. Journey on a reserved vaporetto. Tour of Venice with a professional local guide to appreciate the famous St Mark’s Square, the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the picturesque city centre. Lunch in a restaurant in Venice and free time in the afternoon. Return on a reserved vaporetto towards the coach stop. Departure towards Verona or to its surroundings. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

6th Day: Venice – Padua – Florence Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards Padua, one of the most lively and dynamic cities of the region Veneto. City tour with a professional local guide. We will be visiting the famous Scrovegni Chapel, which hosts Giotto’s masterpiece; the Duomo, which was partly designed by Michelangelo; the Basilica of St Anthony, one of the major destinations of the devout people from all over the world.

Lunch in a restaurant, followed by departure towards Florence. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

7th Day: Florence Breakfast and departure towards Florence. Later on, visit with a professional official guide of the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Campanile, Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the beautiful Ponte Vecchio, which is surrounded by many goldsmith shops. Lunch in a restaurant in the city and free time for individual activities.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Assisi – Loreto – Venice Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards Loreto, for the visit to the Shrine of the Holy House with a professional local guide. The history of the Shrine starts in the XIII century (10th December 1294) with the arrival of the house where the Virgin Mary lived in Nazareth. This precious relic was carried to 8th Day: Florence - Rome Italy after the fall of the reign of the Crusades Breakfast and departure towards Rome. End of in the Holy Land. This Shrine is one of the our services. most important places in the Catholic world.

Lunch in a restaurant in town and departure towards Venice. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

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THE PRICE INCLUDES: Bus and tour guide for the full stay. Tours and excursions as per program. Accommodation in double rooms of 3 *. Full board with drinks included. Travel insurance.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Flight S/ R. Entrance fee for not specified museums. Free lunch and dinner. Additional personal expenses and extra tips not specified in the “the price includes.” Different types of accommodation and extra charge for single hotel room.

RELIGIOUS TOUR IN ABRUZZO dinner and overnight.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME:

Day 4: BUCCHIANICO - MANOPPELLO Day 1: AQUILA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the visit of Transfer from the airport to L’Aquila. Free lunch.

Bucchianico, a small village plunged in a group Arrival at the hotel, room accommodation, of green valleys and home to San Camillo de dinner and overnight.

Lellis, founder of the Priest Ministers of the Sick.

Visit to the shrine where the relics of the saint Day 2: AQUILA are buried and the Crypt. Lunch in a restaurant.

Breakfast at the hotel. Guide tour of the Transfer to Manoppello in the afternoon and historic center and its charming streets, the visit to the shrine where the Holy Face of Christ castle which is now home to exhibitions is preserved, an angelic painting depicting the and conferences, the church of Collemaggio face of Christ during the Passion , it might me - the impressive Basilica- a symbol of the the veil of the Veronica. Return to the hotel, Aquila’s sacred architecture and the Church dinner and overnight. of San Bernardino, dedicated to great saint of Siena, who died at L’Aquila in 1444 and Day 5: LANCIANO - ORTONA was canonized by Pope Nicholas V in 1450.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departures for Lanciano Morning free. Lunch at the hotel and in the and sightseeing, visit of the Shrine of the afternoon visit to the “Fontana delle 99 Eucharistic Miracle and the Basilica of Our Cannelle”, consisting of two tanks and 99 Lady of the Bridge . Lunch in a local restaurant. different stone masks , each with its own tap Transfer to Ortona in the afternoon , sightseeing from which the water comes out . Return to the and visit of the Cathedral of St. Thomas. Return hotel, dinner and overnight. to hotel in the evening , dinner and overnight.

Day 3: AQUILA - SAN GABRIELE - PESCARA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Shrine of St. Gabriel, the Saint of youth, miracles and smile. Wonders and miracles still happen on this tomb and many people tell about graces and healings they obtained through him.

Lunch in a restaurant. Afternoon departure for Pescara, the capital city of the Abruzzo region and one of the largest maritime town on the Adriatic sea. Arrival and visit of the old town including the birthplace of the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio. Transfer to hotel in the evening,

Day 6: ATRI Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Atri and sightseeing. Return to the hotel for lunch.

Transfer to the airport for the return flight in the afternoon. End of our services.

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The price includes: GT Bus and tour guide for the entire stay.

Official guide for the city provided in the program; Tours and excursions as per program. Accommodation in double rooms in 3 * hotel with private facilities. Full board with drinks included.

Travel insurance.

The price does not include: Flight A / R. Entrance fee for not specified museums . Free lunch and dinner. Additional personal charges not specified in the“the price includes.” Different types of accommodation and extra charge for single hotel room.

TOSCANA BETWEEN FAITH AND ART 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS PROPOSED PROGRAMME: Day 1: PISA – CHIANCIANO: Transfer from the airport to Pisa. Visit of the city and its Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon afternoon drive to Chianciano Terme, one of the most famous spas of Italy.

Hotel accommodation , dinner and overnight.

Day 2: SAN GIMIGNANO - SIENA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for San Gimignano, medievele country known for its towers, a symbol of pride of the nobles.Transfer to Siena, lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon guided tour of the city, not only famous for the Palio, the historic race a horse, but also important for the ancient city walls and the structure of the medieval village built by narrow alleys and noble palaces. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: PIENZA ‐ MONTEPULCIANO Breakfast at hotel. Departure and visit of Pienza, a town of Pope Pius II Piccolomini, a small jewel of the Renaissance in the heart of Tuscany in the heart of one of the most beautiful in Italy and full of art treasures. Return to the hotel for lunch. Continue to Montepulciano, the pearl of the 500, a town rich in art and history that preserves the historic center perfectly intact The city is also famous for its Vino Nobile,

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considered among the best in the world. Return to Chianciano in the late afternoon and leisure.

Back at hotel, dinner and overnight Day 4: FLORENCE Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Florence and all day dedicated to sightseeing. y Florence is referred to as the cradle of the Renaissance and characterized by an extraordinary literary, artistic, scientific development , which took place between the XIV and XVI century. Lunch in a restaurant. Return to Chianciano for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: ORVIETO – CIVITAVECCHIA Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Orvieto, the medieval city, known for its palaces, its towers, its churches: one for all the Cathedral also known as the Golden Lily of Cathedrals. This Gothic masterpiece Italian always expresses the image of Orvieto in the world. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to return. End of our services.

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THE PRICE INCLUDES: Bus and tour guide for the full stay. Tours and excursions as per program. Accommodation in double rooms in 3 * hotel. Full board with drinks included. Travel insurance.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Entrance fee for not specified museums.

Free lunch and dinner in the first and last day. Additional personal expenses and extra tips not specified in the “the price includes.”

Different types of accommodation and extra charge for single hotel room.

UMBRIA: LAND OF SAINTS Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon we drive to Roccaporena, the native village of the Saint. Visit of the native house of Santa Rita , Day 1: BASTIA UMBRA – PERUGIA ransformed into a church in 1630. Prosecution Transfer from the airport to Bastia Umbra. to Norcia and visit of the Basilica of San Free lunch. In the afternoon visit of Perugia, Banedetto, the crypt and the Palazzo Comunale, the charming Etruscan and medieval city, which keeps his relics. Return to hotel in the capital city of Umbria region. Visit of its main evening , dinner and overnight. monuments. Roomaccommodation in the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 4: TERNI Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Terni, a city Day 2: ASSISI – SANTA MARIA DEGLI famous for the Bishop Valentine, who later ANGELI – GUBBIO became a Saint, and in the second century he Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Assisi, a joined in marriage a young couple of different picturesque town, linked to the memories of religion. Visit of the Basilica where his remains St. Francis. Visit of the Basilica where the saint are kept. Lunch in a restaurant. Transfer to is buried, enriched with frescoes by Giotto, the Airport in the evening for the return flight. End House of San Francis and the Basilica of Santa of our services.

Chiara. Prosecution of the visit to Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Chapel of Porziuncola.

Return to the hotel for lunch and afternoon transfer to Gubbio, an ancient city that still preserves its medieval charm. Visit of the city through its streets, squares and churches.

Return to the hotel in the evening , dinner and overnight.

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Day 3: CASCIA ROCCAPORENA NORCIA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Cascia, a city which preserves the holy relics of Santa Rita. Visit of the shrine and the adjoining monastery which preserves the memories of life and devotion to the Saint.

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What is ACTIVO? We are pleased that our cycling and walking trips are so popular and demand is always on the rise.

This year too we’re offering many attractive trips, to enable you to discover and enjoy the wonders of Italy walking and cycling: its characteristic corners, world famous cuisine, and the atmosphere of its towns and cities.

Who is ACTIVO for?

Activo is for anyone who wants to enjoy an eventful trip, whatever their age. A trip which opens up new paths, away from familiar tourist destinations.

An experience that combines physical activity with great Italian cooking, delightful landscapes and cultural treasures.

How does ACTIVO work?

Each day, you’ll discover the beauties of Italy by bike or on foot. Anyone can take part - our tours are designed to be accessible to anyone!

The day trips are guided by experienced walking and cycling tour guides. on request, Michelangelo Bike Hire will provide bicycles at the start of your tour and collect them at its end. Activo walking sticks are available for all participants in our walking tours, and an Activo drinking bottle in our cycle tours.

Benefits Activo will enable you to acquire new clients and attract them to your tours. Activo schedules are also ideal for clubs, associations and corporates, who want to experience something special together.

Enjoy and experience Italy intensely and actively With the Activo programme, Michelangelo International Travel has developed a completely new product line and way of travelling, that has enjoyed increasing success since its inception some time ago. Ever more German travellers want to experience nature, and to use their holiday time to improve their fitness and health, to return to their everyday obligations with new found energy.

The demand for active holidays is continually increasing.

Italy is the ideal destination for active holiday makers. Each region has its own natural attractions and landscapes, which the traveller can discover in easy to moderately challenging walks and cycle tours. Italian cuisine stands out for its fresh, natural ingredients like olive oil, fish and Mediterranean vegetables. The country, known for its mild and sunny weather, literally invites the traveller outdoors to walk and cycle in the fresh air and vibrant light and make new discoveries every day.

We are pleased to present a selection of our most beautiful walking and cycling tours through Italy. The third edition of our catalogue includes bestselling tours which have already delighted large numbers of travellers, as well as many new tours through Italy’s varied regions.

We always make sure that any guest looking for physical exercise can take part. The day trips are designed to lead to interesting destinations on well-cared for paths and routes away from busy streets, with slight or moderate effort. There is always time for discovering new experiences far

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Our trips are chosen to offer an optimal combination of activity, enjoyment, intense experience and relaxation. The hotels chosen for our guests are perfect for restorative stays.

Enjoyment, in every sense of the word, is at the centre of our activity holidays – in open nature, cultural monuments, comfortable hotels and picnics in the fresh air with regional specialities and wines.

To make the experience a complete success, participants are accompanied by our experienced walking and cycling tour guides. On request, Bike Hire will provide bicycles and transport them to and from the tour location.

Each walking tour participant receives a pair of walking sticks as a gift, and each cycling tour participant gets a water bottle.

Everything you need to know!

Cycle tours are the perfect combination of experience, healthy activity and enjoyment, views and movement in nature. Anyone who enjoys cycling can take part, no special training is required. Most tours are on good surfaces or low traffic side roads, mostly on well-cared for cycle tracks. Only occasionally do we take heavier traffic roads for short distances. If you need a hire bike, they are always available for the scheduled day trips.

Breakdowns If you have a breakdown during the trip that you can’t fix with your repair kit, your tour guide will find the closest repair shop. If you need assistance, you can reach us at: 0039 0464 571111 or at the direct number of your contact person.

Walking tours Walking - hardly any other activity brings you closer to a country and its people. Our walking tours are mostly on well-cared for tracks, often the same ones used by local people. They are far from roads - no traffic will disturb your enjoyment of the landscape with its flora and fauna. The walks themselves last from 3 to 6 hours. For each trip you are provided with detailed route instructions, and all walks are rated for difficulty, from easy to challenging.

Altitude differences The altitude difference is indicated for each day’s walk.This is the difference between the lowest and highest points of the walk; altitude differences of less than 50 m are indicated as “very little altitude difference”.

What if it rains?

The day’s schedule is changed by your guide. If its rains for a long time, the tour may have to be abandoned; we do our best to find an alternative and try to plan new routes. An interesting alternative is always planned in advance.

Equipment We recommend robust, high walking boots which reach above the ankles and practical, comfortable clothing. Layered clothing is best, so that you can always take layers off and put them back on again.

Please make sure you have protection against the rain and sunshine.

We recommend special cycling clothing, like cycling shorts and gloves, but they’re not essential. Cyclists are not required to wear helmets in Italy, but we recommend using one for your own safety. Please remember that our trips often take in convents and churches which may be cool and require appropriate clothing: shoulders must be covered and very short shorts are not acceptable. We recommend eating a healthy breakfast and drinking lots of water during the tour. A small backpack is an ideal accessory.

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Walking and cycling tour leaders Our walking and cycling tour leaders are highly experienced, take a responsible attitude and love touring. Our local partners are experienced and reliable, enjoy showing you the beauties of their area and are always ready to help in any way. They know the route very well, of course, but may not be as well informed about the local geography, flora and fauna as a guidebook or the scientific literature. The guides are German speaking Italians or Germans familiar with the area.

Bus trips All the tours in this catalogue are designed for small groups (from 14 to 25 people), and arrivals and departures must be provided by your own bus.

The bus trips are usually no more than 1 hour to the starting point. If you cannot provide your own bus, your guests must travel to the destination by themselves; we’ll provide a bus for the other days.

If requested, we provide bicycles for the cycling tours and will deliver them to the start and collect them from the end of the tour (you needn’t worry about cycle carriers or trailers, bus parking, lengthy arrangements, and so on). The hire bikes are not insured, the participant is responsible for damage and theft.

Hotel and catering All our tours include stay in selected 3*/4* hotels. Breakfast and dinner are included. For each day trip, you can plan a sit down lunch, picnic packet or snack, as you wish. The breaks during the day, to relax and enjoy local specialities, are the perfect opportunity to get to know the country and its farming culture better.

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Symbols You will find the following symbols next to the descriptions of the day trips, to indicate whether they are on foot or bicycle. On some days, your bus will not be required, and there is a symbol to indicate this as well.

Walk

Altitude difference between the lowest and highest points

Bus

Cycle

Walking time, without breaks

Bikes and footprints The following symbols indicate how we have divided our tours into three categories. This is only an indication, since factors like the weather and time of day are not considered.

Cycle tours

An average distance of 25 km. Mostly easy cycling.

An average distance of 40 km. Moderately challenging.

An average distance of more than 50 km. A challenging ride.

A moderate walk of up to 5 hours with some steep sections. Light to moderate difficulty.

Moderate to hard walking, of more than 5 hours with several steep sections. A challenging walk.

Caminatas

An easy walk of no more than 3 hours on average. Light walking conditions.

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€ 289,• Hotel & Resort ELITE 3* S Su hotel en las Termas de Levico

Our services (included in the price) ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE AND GASTRONOMY FROM YOUR SADDLE Valsugana in the south east of Trentino is a valley made for wellbeing, with thermal spas and innumerable sports opportunities. Immerse yourself in Nature: thick woods, flowered meadows, mountains full of animal and plant life, a fertile land with its sunny hills just waiting to be explored by bicycle. You’ll follow the Roman Via Claudia Augusta and the south Tyrolean wine route, discover the Caldonazzo, the Levico and Lake Garda, and enjoy the specialities of Trentino’s cuisine. This cycle trip, in stages of 13 to 40 km, is the perfect combination of physical exercise and enjoyment.

Hotel & Resort ELITE 3* S - Su hotel en las Termas de Levico The hotel, renovated in 2007, is located in Levico Terme, a delightful little town in the Valsugana valley.

The area is renowned for its beautiful lakes, breathtaking views and therapeutic thermal springs. the hotel is located in quiet surroundings, right next to the spa and just a couple of minutes from the town centre.

Trentino itself is just 22 km away.

All 45 rooms are modern and finely appointed. They have hairdryer, phone, Sat-TV, a safe and A/C. The hotel has excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere. Guests have an excellent restaurant, lounge bar, TV room, free internet point, terrace and large, well-kept garden at their disposal.

Bus parking: at the hotel

RECOMMENDED ROUTE: We are happy to customise the schedule to your wishes Day 1: Trentino, travel to Levico Terme Over the Brenner Pass and past Bolzano lies Trentino, the city of the Council of Trent. If you have time, take a stroll through the delightful city centre, take a look at the cathedral, the Neptune fountain and the beautiful old buildings. Then relax at the hotel in Levico.

Day 2: Eventful morning, relaxed afternoon: Levico Terme – Caldonazzo – Pergine Valsugana - no bus It’s time to get on your bike. From Levico Terme you follow the cycle path along Lake Caldonazzo, from which flows River Brenta, through Calceranica and San Cristoforo to the Lake as far as Pergine Valsugana.Visit the pretty old town with its many renaissance buildings, fountains churches, or buy a souvenir. Then its back to Levico along the same route.

Distance: 20 km Altitude difference: very little Difficulty: easy

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5 x nights + buffet breakfast 1 x welcome drinks 1 x welcome dinner 3 x à la carte dinner 1 x typical 4 course dinner 1 x wine tasting with snacks at Caldonazzo (day 3) • 1 x typical Trentino meal in a delightful restaurant in Torbole (day 5) • 4 x German language cycle group leader for the scheduled day trips • 1 x ACTIVO water bottle for each participant

Day 3: Romans and wine: from Salurno to Lake Caldonazzo Today you’ll be following the footsteps of history.

The starting point is Salurno, once the boundary between Italian and German speakers. The small town is under the Haderburg, you will be cycling through orchards and vineyards in the tracks of Martin Luther and Napoleon.

Then you’ll follow the Etsch and the old Roman Via Claudia Augusta through the famous wine district through Kurtatsch and Tramin to Lake Caldonazzo. A wine tasting with south Tyrolean snacks will be waiting for you at the side of the warmest lake in the Alps- but no worries, the bus will take you back the hotel!

Distance:20 km Altitude distance: 150 m Difficulty: moderate Day 4: From Levico to Primolano through the Valsugana After a good night’s rest, you set out on along the lovely cycle path from Levico along the River Brenta, past mediaeval ruins to Borgo Valsugana and the impressive Castel Telvana.

You go through the old town, past Castelnuovo, surrounded by orchards and vineyards (the S. Margherita church goes back to the 15th

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century), and the lovely habitat of Selva to Primolano. The whole route is slightly downhill and the very well maintained cycle path has numerous rest stops and „Bicigrills“ where you can rest your legs. Borgo Valsugana with its impressive castle was once the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia – so today you can feel like a champion as the bus takes you back to the hotel.

Day 6: South Tyrolean wine route – Lake Caldonazzo – Caldonazzo – return trip Your eventful cycle trip is coming to its end, along the wine route to home. If you still have time, it’s worth taking a side trip to Bolzano’s historic centre

Distance: 40 km Altitude difference: very little Difficulty: moderate Day 5: Rovereto, Lake Garda, Arco - with the lake at your feet In the morning, the bus will take through Rovereto to Mori (45 km). From here, you follow the beautiful cycle path from the habitat of old Lake Loppio, through San Giovanni to Nago, and then you can just “let go and enjoy“. A small road takes you down to Torbole on Lake Garda, where you can watch windsurfers while you enjoy a local meal.Then you take the cycle path along River Sarca to Arco, the old health spa and residence of the Habsburgs. Walk through the old town or enjoy the view of the ruins of the castle, once painted by Albrecht Dürer. After the pause you continue a few more kilometres through the valley of the flowers to Dro, where the bus will be waiting to pick you up.

Distance: 25 km Altitude difference: 200 m Difficulty: easy

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JEWEL IN THE MOUNTAINS – HIKING ROUND LAKE LEDRO Discover ancient traditions Lake Ledro is a little jewel. This small mountain lake has a surface area of 2.2 square kilometres and with its green blue water, is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes of Trentino. Surrounded by green cliffs, meadows and woods, it is a paradise for water sports and rambling. The area was already populated in the bronze age, with houses on stilts which were discovered just a few decades ago - a real archaeological sensation that you will be able to experience on this trip, along with the secret of Picco Rosso and other local traditions.

Hotel GARDEN 3* The Garden Hotel is a converted manor house from 1780, located in Pieve di Ledro (600 m), in the middle of the beautiful mountains of the Ledro valley, in a quiet panoramic spot 250 m from the lake. It is the ideal starting point for rambling and day trips. Near to the hotel are a mini-golf course and tennis courts. The hotel has 40 comfortable rooms with phone, internet and cable TV, along with a common and TV room, a renowned restaurant serving local dishes, a café, terrace and outdoors swimming pool.

Bus parking: in front of the hotel Distance from Riva del Garda: 12 km Distance from bus parking: 200 m

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dedicated to his memory you’ll learn more about this fruity delight.

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Hiking time: 3 hours

Day 1: Arrival at Pieve di Ledro Breathe in the clean mountain air and look forward to the coming days.

Altitude difference: 100 m

Day 2: Lakes Ledro and Tenno, stilt houses and the Picco Rosso – turquoise and red jewels After a healthy breakfast, your hiking guide will pick you up at the hotel. You will ramble along the picturesque banks of Lake Ledro to Molina di Ledro, where you can view the fascinating bronze age constructions in the museum.

The bus then takes you to Riva del Garda, where you can enjoy a mid-day break strolling through the streets with their arcades. In the afternoon, another jewel among the lakes of Trentino awaits: Lake Tenno. You will walk around the lake and see its brilliant turquoise waters from all sides, with the mountains and woods reflected in them. Before it’s time to go back to the hotel, there’s something special for you: Picco Rosso is a high octane strawberry and raspberry liqueur, made according to Dr. Foletto’s traditional recipe. In the museum

Day 3: Lake Garda - the old Ponale road The next item on the schedule is special. starting from the harbour of Riva del Garda, you will hike along the old panoramic road which was previously the only connection between Lake Ledro and Lake Garda. This remarkable route snakes through many small tunnels.There are many resting and panoramic spots for photography. A deviation takes you to Pregasina with its statue of the Madonna and a breathtaking view of Lake Garda. In Biacesa a traditional lunch will give you strength for the rest of the day, and after a pause you go on to Pré di Ledro, where an old smithy has been rebuilt and demonstrates this ancient craft. This was a centre for making nails, and the best craftsmen were not sent to the front during the world war so long as they made enough nails. The bus is waiting to take you back to the hotel.

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Day 5: Travel home Today you go home with many beautiful memories.

Hiking time: 4 hours Altitude difference: 500 m Difficulty: moderate Day 4: Historic route Today you will be walking to the picturesque Concei valley. Starting from the Refugium Al Faggio, you walk through the woods to Bezzecca. In the 19th century, Garibaldi fought a battle here on the hill of Santo Stefano.

Walking through the old trenches really gives you a feel for this bit of history, so important for Italy and the area. There’s also a panoramic viewpoint out over the town and the lake. You then continue through the Val dei Molini to the S. Lucia Church in Pratis and to the Santa Lucia mountain hut, where a snack will be waiting for you: enjoy the local sausages, bread and wine. if the weather is good, you’ll be able to relax on the sun terrace. In the afternoon the hike continues to Lake Ampola. In this natural oasis there is a very interesting nature path which explains the treasures of the local flora. buen tiempo disfrutaremos de un descanso en una terracita en el jardín. Por la tarde continuaremos hacia el lago Ampola.

En este oasis hay una ruta naturista muy interesante que nos acercará los tesoros botánicos de la región. Regreso al hotel, cena y alojamiento.

Hiking time: 4 ore Altitude difference: 100 m Difficulty: easy

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PIEMONTE: REGION OF WINES AND TRUFFLES The region at the feet of the mountains – as its name indicates – is full of variety. Imposing castles, lovely vineyards, the fertile Po plain and the hills and mountains to the west invite discovery. Piemonte is not just the cradle of kings, but also the home of pleasure – top quality wines and delicious truffles are to be found here. Let yourself be seduced by the attractions of Piemonte, discover places on this easy walking tour which have made history, discover castles and mediaeval cities, try the culinary delights of the region and enjoy its landscapes and fascinating flora.

HOTEL I CAVALIERI 4* Your hotel in Bra This elegant hotel is in the heart of the Roero, in Bra between Langhe and Monferrato, an area with a rich history, tradition, wine and cuisine. The modern hotel complex offers an orderly, comfortable environment and is about 18 km from Alba. The hotel has a bar, restaurant, entertainments room and wellness centre with Turkish bath, sauna, gym and whirlpool.

All 88 rooms have pone, Sat-TV, safe, internet and A/C. Bus parking: at the hotel

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to taste. Before you return to the hotel, take a break in Alba, the town of the white truffle.

RECOMMENDED ROUTE: We are happy to customise the schedule to your wishes Day 1: Arrival in Piemonte Relax in your hotel and look forward to the coming experience.

Day 2: The Langhe: the home of Italy’s top wines Fully relaxed, the bus takes you to La Morra, whose high-lying square gives an excellent view of the surrounding area.

Your walk will take you through Piemonte’s most renowned vineyards, where Barolo and Barbaresco are made.

On the way you’ll enjoy the beautiful panorama of the Langhe. The landscape is a bit like the Chianti area of Tuscany. There are castles on their hilltops, while every inch of the hills themselves is planted with grapevines.

In Annunziata you come to the Marrone farmhouse, where you can visit the farmyard and its surrounding vineyards.

A snack will be waiting for you with many local cheeses, wine and bread. The walk then continues to a nougat factory, where they make the typical torroni, which you are invited

Hiking time: 2,5 ore Altitude difference: 100 m Difficulty: easy

Day 3: The old way from Manta to Saluzzo with a visit to the botanical gardens at Villa Bricherasio Today you start at Manta castle, an insight into the courtly life of the 14th and 15th centuries.

Here too starts your walk through the gentle hills of Cuneo. On your way, you will visit the botanical gardens at Villa Bricherasio, which cover 12,000 square metres and are divided into three separate types vegetation: Mediterranean, temperate and continental flora. The gardens put plants next to each other which, in the wild, would be separated by thousands of kilometres.

The walk continues to the convent of San Bernardino and the Santa Caterina spring. Your tour ends in the city centre of Saluzzo, one of Piemonte’s most delightful small cities.

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Hiking time: 3 ore Altitude difference: 100 m Difficulty: easy Day 4: The generous city – a city tour of Torino

Italy’s first capital is waiting for you to discover it - and it’s full of surprises.Torino is very different from Italy’s usually chaotically laid out cities even the old city has large right-angled streets and squares, flanked by arched walkways and mostly Baroque buildings. After the group tour through the old city and its parks there will be plenty of time for you to stroll through the arcades, enjoy a cappuccino in a street café or visit one of the city’s numerous world famous museums.

Hiking time: 3 hours

Day 5: Walk through the Barbaresco area – from Alba to Neive To finish off in style, you will be going on a picturesque tour from the capital city of the Langhe through the gentle hills of the Barbaresco area. You cross the River Tanaro over a small bridge which has been running through the landscape since the earliest times. The Bra-Nice railway is also picturesque as it appears from out of its many tunnels and between the vineyards. The route takes you through the growing area of another speciality, the truffle, and also through Barbaresco, the town which gives its name to the wine. You continue to Neive, where you can enjoy a welldeserved rest with snacks and a wine tasting.

In the afternoon the you will be driven to the „Casa del Trifulau“ in Costilgliole d’Asti, where a family of „Trifulau“ (truffle hunters) will explain the history and characteristics of the truffle. You can go on a truffle hunt yourselves and enjoy the valuable product.

Hiking time: 4 hours Altitude difference: 140 m Difficulty: easy to moderate

Altitude difference: very little Difficulty: easy

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Day 6: Travel home And so, back home..

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€ 394,• HOTEL OASI NEUMANN 3* / Cortona

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JEWELS OF TUSCANY – A WALK OF DISCOVERY On the track of landscapes and cultural treasures Small but perfect - the hidden treasures of the west of Tuscany. The Chiana valley between Chiusi and Arezzo, previously the wheat growing area for the Romans and still a very fertile area, is ideal fro relaxing walks. Lake Trasimeno nestles among gentle hills, without any hint of the savage battles fought here between Hannibal and the Roman legions. Pienza and Montepulciano are both renowned Tuscan towns, which welcome visitors with fascinating history and delicious cuisine. Discover a small piece of Tuscany that will engage all your senses.

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HOTEL OASI NEUMANN 3* / Cortona The 3 star Hotel Oasi Neumann is in a renovated convent, and gives a delightful view of the Chiana valley and Lake Trasimeno.The Oasi Neumann is just 700 m away from the Etruscan city walls of Cortona, with the centre a fifteen minute walk away. Discover the lovely walled garden and enjoy a drink in the hotel’s wine cellar. The restaurant offers the best of local and Italian cuisine.

The 63 rooms all have hairdryer, minibar, phone, safe and SAT-TV, and guests can use the laundry and ironing service, along with bicycle hire and WLAN internet out of doors.

Bus parking: at the hotel

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Hiking time: 3 hours

We are happy to customise the schedule to your wishes Day 1: Arrival at Cortona The hotel garden is the perfect place for a relaxing walk in the evening.

Day 2: Walk to Pierle castle and tour of Cortona The day’s walk takes you along historic tracks through the gentle hills. The starting point is the Gosparini Pass in the hills between Lake Trasimeno and the Niccone valley. You follow old Roman ways just as Hannibal would have done to reach the Roman army at Trasimeno.

But such violent times are long past and you are free to enjoy the wonderful views of the now peaceful valleys. You walk down to the Niccone valley and come to the ruins of the mediaeval Castello di Pierle. The bus will bring you back to Cortona, where you can visit the Etruscan city walls and the houses clinging to the cliff. The city centre is known for its Palazzo Comunale with its large open staircase.

Altitude difference: 400 m Difficulty: easy Day 2: On the tracks of the Gioconda and Arezzo Have you ever thought of your self as part of a work of art? Today you can, because you are going to discover the landscape which formed the background for Leonardo’s Mona Lisa. The walk will take you through the Ponte a Buriano nature reserve, and starts on the bridge that Leonardo da Vinci painted behind his model.

You walk through the towns from Rondine and Penna to the Valle dell’Inferno nature reserve. the route snakes through woods and alongside the River Arno, and crosses its many side streams which often enter the Arno in spectacular waterfalls.

In the afternoon you visit Arezzo, a town that makes you feel you’ve gone back to the middle ages. the many goldsmiths and jewellers, who supply all of Europe, have made Arezzo a very prosperous city indeed. But Arezzo is also rich in culture. The Church of S. Francesco houses the recently restored frescos of Piero della

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Francesca, which recount the story of the Christ’s cross.

Hiking time: 4 hours

Hiking time: 5 hours Altitude difference: 650 m Difficulty: moderate

Altitude difference: 350 m Difficulty: moderate Day 4: From Pienza to Montepulciano In the morning you will drive to the papal city of Pienza, which Pius II had rebuilt to his own design. From here the walk takes you to delightful Monticchiello, crowned by its most important monument, the 12th century church.

After a brief walk through the side streets, your path takes you to Montepulciano, not only renowned for its excellent Vino Nobile, but also for its well-preserved gothic and renaissance architecture. In the Piazza Grande you can admire the cathedral, surrounded by old palazzo’s. If the city seems very familiar, this may be due to the fact that numerous films have been shot here recently. A wine tasting is the opportunity to enjoy local reds and some regional snacks.

Day 5: Lake Trasimeno and Isola Maggiore Your walk starts today at the border between Tuscany and Umbria. The hills around Lake Trasimeno give a wonderful view of the Val di Chiana and the lake itself. Several sections of your tour will cross the path taken by Hannibal, who defeated an overwhelming Roman force here in 217 BC thanks to his superior tactics.

In the afternoon you visit the picturesqe Castiglione del Lago on the lake’s west bank, and a ferry will take you to Isola Maggiore.

Your walk will take you through the idyllic landscape of the island and its attractive little fishing village. The @@@„irische Spitzen“, the typical craft product of the island, make a perfect souvenir.

Hiking time: 3 hours Altitude difference: 200 m Difficulty: easy

Day 6: Travel home It’s home, with your mind full of impressions from Tuscany.

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UMBRIA JEWELS (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS) HOTEL VIOLE 3* The hotel is 3 km from the centre of Assisi, among the green hills of Umbria.The quiet of the town, its familiar atmosphere and its location make it ideal for a holiday in contact with nature, art and excellent cooking. relax in the quiet, comfortable rooms, all equipped with hairdryer, Sat-TV, A/C, phone and safe.The restaurant will spoil you with its excellent cuisine.

The hotel is well equipped to ensure you have a relaxing stay. Its centre piece is the swimming pool with its magical view of Monte Subasio. Enjoy the sunset at the delightful garden bar.

Bus parking: in the hotel parking lot

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Hiking time: 3 hours

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Altitude difference: 100 m Difficulty: easy

Day 1: Aarival in Umbria Welcome to the green heart of Italy.

Hills with olive orchards, walled towns, vineyards, quiet rover valleys – Umbria is still relatively undiscovered by tourism and has a charming authenticity. A walking tour through this idyllic spot offers relaxation in a natural setting which has changed little since the days of Francis of Assisi. Follow the saint’s footsteps on Monte Subasio in the Prison hermitage.

Historic footpaths will take you through mediaeval towns with their many cultural treasures. Small hill towns, undisturbed nature with Mediterranean oak woods, the spectacular Marmore waterfall and a warm welcome from the local people.

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Day 2: Franciscan pilgrimage centre and olive oil tasting - no bus The start of your tour follows the footsteps of Francis of Assisi who, after living the life of a rake, gave up his earthly possessions and preached poverty. From the hotel, you go to the Sacro Tugurio in Rivotorto, where St. first Francis established a home for the Franciscan order and treated people affected with leprosy. The route takes you to San Damiano, a pilgrimage centre with the cross in front of which St. Francis prayed and spoke to Christ, when he called him. Your tour ends at the abbey of Santa Maria degli Angeli, in whose small chapel, Porziuncola, Francis often stayed and eventually died.

In the afternoon you walk to an olive grove and, among the grey green trees, taste the oil they make. Of course, bruschetta and wine are supplied to accompany it.

3. Tag: lake Trasimeno and Isola Maggiore Your walk starts today at the border between Tuscany and Umbria. The hills around Lake Trasimeno give a wonderful view of the Val di Chiana and the lake itself. Several sections of your tour will cross the path taken by Hannibal, who defeated an overwhelming Roman force here in 217 BC thanks to his superior tactics.

In the afternoon you visit the picturesque Castiglione del Lago on the lake’s west bank, and a ferry will take you to Isola Maggiore.

Your walk will take you through the idyllic landscape of the island and its attractive little fishing village. The Irish lace, the typical craft product of the island, make a perfect souvenir.

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Hiking time: 3 hours Altitude difference: 200 m Difficulty: easy

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Day 4: The lonely hermitage and the mediaeval town With a good breakfast inside you, you start out from the hotel; your destination today is the Eremo delle Carceri (The prison hermitage) on Monte Subasio. It served Francis and his companions as a retreat for prayer. The stony footpath rises through the ancient oak woods surrounding the hermitage, and gives wonderful views of Assisi and Valle Umbra.

The narrow, cramped building was put up in the 15th century out of local stone. The silence, lovely colours and historic meaning of the stones make Eremo delle Carceri one of the most beautiful of sites near to Assisi. At mid-day you will come to the saint’s romantic birthplace. walking through the streets, you feel you’re travelling back in time - the town has hardly changed since the middle ages.

Hiking time: 5 hours Altitude difference: 320 m Difficulty: moderate

Day 5: Marmore waterfall and Spoleto Today it’s time to relax ad enjoy an impressive natural spectacle. You will visit the Marmore waterfall park and the sound of the water can be heard long before you see it. the waterfalls go back to Roman times: the dammed up water of the Velino fall 165 m into the River Nera. Over a variety of panoramic footpaths, running over small bridges and stairways, you’ll discover the most beautiful, interesting aspects of the waterfalls. The spray will cool your face when you stand on the “Lovers’ Balcony” behind the waterfall. On the return trip, you’ll stop off at Spoleto. The Pope was once the ruler of this old Roman town for many years. Sit in the Teatro Romano and soak up the atmosphere.

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The street up to the old town and the church Day 7: Travel home of S. Ansano is pretty steep, but you can reward It’s off home, with your memories of Assisi to yourself at a local delicatessen. treasure.

Hiking time: 3 hours Altitude difference: 300 m Difficulty: easy to moderate

Day 6: On the olive road to Spello + NO BUS Not far from the hotel starts the olive road linking Assisi with Spoleto.The way snakes past the slopes of Monte Subasio, through woods and olive groves to Sasso Piano, a panoramic route with a view of the entire Val Umbria. The last stage is downhill to Spello, and as you approach it you have a wonderful view of the town.

You enter the mighty city gates and walk through narrow mediaeval streets. The art treasures of Spello include, along with many sacred monuments, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, home to a masterpiece of renaissance painting.

On the way back you will visit a wine cellar and taste regional specialities.

Hiking time: 3.5 hours Altitude difference: 350 m Difficulty: easy

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€ 433,EDEN BLEU 3* - Your hotel in Vico Equense / Sorrento

Our services THE GULF OF NAPLES – WALKING BETWEEN HEAVEN AND THE SEA Enjoy the dreamy Amalfi coast and the island of Capri EDEN BLEU 3* - Il vostro Hotel a Vico Equense / Sorrento This family-run hotel is in Marina d’Equa (the small harbour of Seiano), at the beginning of the Sorrento coast, in a spectacular location 10 km from Sorrento itself. Across from the hotel is the “Torre del Saracino“ restaurant, one of the most renowned restaurants in Italy. Not far from the hotel is the railway station, and with the “Circumvesuviana“ train its a short trip to Sorrento and Naples. The sea promenade is just a few minutes away on foot, and offers one of the few sandy beaches along the Sorrento coastline.

The hotel has a lift, bar, an excellent restaurant, a new fresh water swimming pool, rooftop terrace with garden and a private beach.

All rooms have en suite baths or showers/WC, hairdryer, phone, Sat-TV and A/C Bus parking: at the hotel’s parking lot

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Hiking time: 5 hours

We are happy to customise the schedule to your wishes Day 1: Arrival at Vico Equense Relax and look forwards to the coming days!

Day 2: From Agerola to Amalfi - the romantic valley of the mills The bus will take you to the Agerola in the Sorrento hinterland, where your walk starts: along an old donkey track through chestnut and oak woods to the “Valle delle Ferriere“ (Valley of the ironworks) and on to the “Valle dei Mulini“ (Valley of the mills), a favourite destination for holidaymakers since the 19th century.The sound of streams, small waterfalls, thick vegetation, a magical atmosphere – the valley could hardly be more romantic. And at the edge of the river are the ruins of numerous paper mills – a motif that was much used by romantic period painters. The perfect place for a picnic with local specialities. The walk ends at Amalfi, where you will visit an old paper mill, converted into a fascinating paper museum.

Relax with a cappuccino at the harbour and admire the sea, then return to Sorrento by boat, then let the day fade out as you wish.

Altitude difference: 300 m

• 5 x nights with buffet breakfast • 1 x welcome drinks • 5 x 3 course à la carte dinners (arrival day not included) • 1 x packed lunch with regional products (day 2) • 1 x entrance to the Amalfi paper museum • 1 x ferry trip Amalfi to Sorrento • 1 x snack with local products (day 3) • 1 x ferry trip Positano to Sorrent • 1 x day trip to Capri (incl. transfer hotel Sorrento harbour - hotel, ferry from Sorrento and back, transfer from harbour to Capri Piazzetta and back) (day 4) • 1 x packed lunch with regional products (day 5) • 4 x English speaking tour guide for scheduled day trips • 1 pair of ACTIVO walking sticks for each participant

Difficulty: moderate Day 3: The path of the gods

Today you’ll be walking the wonderful pathway of the gods, between the heavens and sea, with a stunning view of the island of Capri. The pathway takes you from Bomerano to Nocelle.

You’ll have an enjoyable snack or regional specialities on a panoramic terrace, and then walk down to Positano. Refresh yourself with an ice cream or coffee before the boat takes you Sorrento. Enjoy the sea air and admire the landscape from offshore. In Sorrento your bus driver is waiting to take you back to the hotel.

Hiking time: 5 hours Altitude difference: 350 m Difficulty: moderate

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Day 4: Capri: walking to the Faraglioni sea stacks, the Grotta Matermania, the Arco Naturale and the Villa Iovis LToday’s trip is to a very special jewel in the gulf of Naples – the island of Capri. The boat takes you from Sorrent to the island, where a minibus or funicular railway will transfer you to the famous Piazzetta Umberto I. The walk takes you to the Hotel Punta Tragara, where the scenic route itself starts, which takes in the hallmark of Capri: the Faraglioni sea stacks rearing straight up out of the sea.The next stop is the Grotta Matermania, a cave expanded by the Romans, which was also used for the sacred rites of the Magna Mater cult. A long stairway takes you to the Arco Naturale, an imposing natural rock archway, and one of the finest sights on the island. Enjoy the beauty and wildness of nature with its bright colours.

The island has fascinating monuments of its colourful past, including the well-preserved Roman Villa Iovis, which you will visit after the mid-day break. The boat will then take you back to the mainland.

you’ve brought your swimming costume)? The bus takes you back to Sorrento.

Hiking time: 3 hours Altitude difference: 500 m Difficulty: moderate Day 6: Return home A beautiful walking tour reaches its end.

Hiking time: 3 hours Altitude difference: 300 m Difficulty: easy (just one hard climb)

Day 5: The San Costanzo outlook point and the Punta Campanella To round off your trip, your last walk is a trip from Termini to the San Costanzo outlook point with its small chapel. From here you can see the Gulf of Naples in all its glory, as well as the Gulf of Salerno, the Amalfi coastline and Vesuvius.

Then it’s downhill to Punta Campanella, the tip of the Sorrento peninsula. Here, in the shadow of the old watchtower with its view of Capri, you will enjoy a relaxing picnic. Then another pathway will take you to Cala di Mitigliano. How about a refreshing swim in the sea (hopefully

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The Arena of Verona 2013

Since 2010 we are the official distributor of the Fondazione Arena di Verona. That is, we can make available to you now and in a direct, quick and easy show tickets in the fascinating and ancient amphitheater. Without further delay we can take a look at the availability of quotas and immediately give the desired date.

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FESTIVAL PUCCINI - In Torre del Lago Magical Sounds and immortal melodies: probably no composer has ever produced a decisive impetus for the 19th century Italian opera as the composer of Tuscan origin, born in Lucca, named Giacomo Puccini. Many of his great works were composed in his villa at Torre del Lago. Performances of his operas are held every year in July and August, in the breathtaking setting of the lake Massaciuccoli.

The festival began in 1931 and each year attracts new internazional audiences. For futrther information: www.puccinifestival.it The Puccini Festival takes place in summer (July and August). The program of performances and ticket prices for 2013 have not been published and confirmed yet.

Hotel Puccini 4 * Your hotel in Montecatini Terme This elegant hotel has been recently renovated and is located in the business main street, Corso Roma and just few meters from the famous spa. The 35 rooms are equipped with bath or shower / WC, satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning, minibar, hairdryer and safe. In addition, at disposal of the guests: bar, lift, restaurant and facilities for banquets.

Possibility to park the bus in the stadium (extra charge) Our services: • 3 BB with breakfast • 1 dinner • 1 tickets for the seats at the opera (numbered in Sector IV) Travel costs are calculated separately in Montecatini.

Price per person HD from € 182 Single supplement € 58 Hotel Adua 4 * Your hotel in Montecatini Terme This family-run hotel is located in a quiet, central location, close to the spa and shopping centers. It has a bar, restaurant, TV room, conference room for up to 100 people, swimming pool, a quiet garden and a wellness center (extra charge). The 72 modern rooms are equipped with hairdryer, telephone (also in bathroom), satellite TV, safe, air conditioning and minibar.

• Possibility to park the bus in the stadium (extra charge) Our services: • 3 BB with breakfast • 1 dinner • 1 tickets for the seats at the opera (numbered in Sector IV) Travel costs are calculated separately in Montecatini.

Price per person HD € 187 Single supplement € 75

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Baths of Caracalla in Rome In 216 AD, the emperor Caracalla opened the second largest complex bath in Rome. It is estimated that the number of bathers per day was between 6,000 and 8,000.

The Baths of Caracalla are the best preserved archeological site in Rome, and probably in the world. Every summer, this marvellous outdoo setting offers spectacular unforgettable performances of Italian opera opera and ballet.

The opera season at the Baths Caracalla takes place in summer time (July and August). The program of performances and ticket prices for 2013 have not been puplished and confirmed yet .

APPIA PARK HOTEL 4* This hotel is located just a few steps from the archaeological and Appian Way, 7 km from the city center. The 81 rooms are equipped with hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone and minibar. The hotel also offers lounge rooms, a bar, a restaurant and a beautiful garden.

Possibility to park the bus on site Our services: • 3 BB with breakfast • 1 6-hour trip in Rome • 1 ticket for a show (area C) Travel costs are calculated separately in Rome.

Price per person HD from 160 € Single supplement € 94 3*/4* HOTEL ROULETTE Our services: • 3 BB with breakfast • 1 ticket for ashow (area C) Travel costs are calculated separately in Rome.

Price per person HD € 130 Single supplement € 75

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ITALIAAND CittàTHEATRE• d’arte e lago di Como 3gg (2 notti) TEATRO ALLA SCALA – MILAN Escala Milanesa 2013 3 días en un céntrico 4 * Hotel en Milán a partir de € 306 - Suplemento individual: €52

Teatro alla Scala was built In 1778, after a fire that destroyed the Teatro Regio Ducale. The new theater was built in the area where there was the Church of Santa Maria alla Scala, who took the name from . The architect was Giuseppe Piermarini. The facade and the stage has been made in the neoclassical style. The balconies were made luxuriously because owned by influential families Milanese. The central balcony (Royal Box) belonged to the ruling dynasty diMilano. From 2002 to 2004, the theater was completely restructured.

PROPOSED PROGRAM: we can tailor the program to your personal taste Day 1: Departure to Milan. Accommodation at the hotel and overnight.

Day 2: Milan and the show at the Teatro alla Scala.

Guided tour of the monuments in the city centre of Milan.The famous La Scala Opera House and the beautiful Gothic cathedral with white marble spiers and innumerable towers. In the famous “Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II” you will dedicated to shopping or to visit one of its famous coffee bars. In the afternoon you will have time at leisure. In the evening a performance at La Scala.

Day 3: Return to the place of origin.

Our services (included in price) • 2 BB with breakfast in 4 * hotel in Milan city center with good connections • 1 3-hour tour in Milan INCLUDED: 1 ticket in the “Gallery” at La Scala in Milan. We reserve the right to make changes to the program!

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Our services (included in price) • • • • •

Wellness days in Trentino ( 4 DIAS / 3 NOCHES )

3 BB with buffet breakfast 1 welcome cocktail welcome dinner dinner with menu at your choice 1 dinner by candlelight (incl. ½ l water and ¼ l wine per person)

HOTEL & RESORT ELITE 3*s Levico Terme The hotel was renovated in 2007. It is located in Levico Terme, a charming town in Valsugana. This resort is known for its beautiful lakes, stunning vistas and breathtaking properties of the thermal waters. The hotel is located in a quiet area, next to the spa facilities and a short walk from the center. Trento is just 22 km away.

The 45 hotel rooms are modern with excellent furniture. Equipped with telephone, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe and air conditioning. In addition, the hotel offers impeccable service and a pleasant atmosphere and has an excellent restaurant, a lounge bar, a cozy TV room, lift, free web space, a terrace and a large and attractive garden.

Parking for coaches: by the hotel

EXCURSIONS PROPOSED: The program can be adapted to your needs • The Castles of Trentino, lakes and tasting of Grappa • Bolzano and Merano • Garda Lake • Venice by train • Marostica and Bassano

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Price on Request • No supplement for single room • Live music in the hotel on request • Minimum number of participants: 30

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1 welcome cocktail 3 BB with buffet breakfast 1 welcome dinner with a menu of 4 courses 1 dinner with three courses 1 gala dinner by candlelight with champagne and cake with your company logo • Drinks for dinner at the hotel

Body messages in Veneto 4 days / 3 nights Base Hotel To Work 4 * Noventa di Piave Relax in the middle of the vineyards. This hote is located in the fertile wine region of Noventa di Piave. It is the ideal place for a relaxing stay. The 101 rooms are equipped with every comfort, and excellent food can be enjoyed by guests. In its spa, you can enjoy the saunas, the turkish bath and swimming pool . You can book also massages and beauty treatments.

Parking for coaches: by the hotel

Excursion proposed: • Italy and Prosecco Road • Trieste and Miramare Castle • Venice and its lagoon • Grado and Aquileia • Udine with ham tasting .

• Brissago Islands and Valle Maggi • Opportunities for shopping - the largest Outlet luxury of Italy (within walking distance)

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RELAX AND CULTURE IN BLED (6 GIORNI / 5 NOTTI) DAY 1: ROME - PLITVICE (918 km) Meeting of the participants in agreed places and departure for Plitvice. Lunch during the route. Arrival in the evening in Plitvice.

Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.

route is equipped with walkways and bridges which makes it possible to observe everything from a short distance, making the whole experience really fascinating. Return to hotel, dinner (at the hotel next door) and overnight

DAY 2: PLITVICE Breakfast at hotel and meeting with our guide for the visit of the beautiful Plitvice Lakes. The complex of the Plitvice Lakes, a national park declared on April 8th in 1949, is among the most beautiful creations of nature in Europe.

Due to their unique evolution and beauty of the Plitvice Lakes were entered in the Register of Natural Heritage of ‘UNESCO. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon free time for individual walk in this wonderful scene environment.

In the evening return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: BLED - LJUBLJANA (61 Km) Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Ljubljana, a city of culture, it is the location of many theaters, museums and galleries, and boasts one of the oldest philharmonic orchestras in the world. Meeting with our guide for visiting the city. Lunch in Jesenice Brewery.

Return to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Return to hotel, dinner (at the hotel next door) and evening show with fireworks during the “Days of Bled” when the city is Illuminated by lights and candles, by creating an almost surreal atmosphere . Opportunity to stroll through the market of typical objects.

DAY 3: PLITVICE - ZAGREB - BLED (138 km + 196 km) Breakfast in hotel and departure for Zagreb.

Meeting with our guide for visiting the city not only rich in cultural and historical monuments, museums and galleries, but also with a variety of modern shops, restaurants, sports and leisure facilities. It ‘s an important junction for the major European cities and main Croatian tourist resorts. Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon departure for Bled, hotel accommodation, dinner (at the hotel next door) and overnight.

Accommodation in 3-star hotel in Bled or Plitvice and its surroundings with the second treatment program and drinks included guided visit to the Plitvice Lakes, Sightseeing in Zagreb; Lunch in a restaurant in Zagreb drinks included visit to Bled Castle, Visit to the Gorge Vintgar Small Canyon, guided tour of Ljubljana, Lunch Brewery in Jesenice (including 0.50 liters of beer); dinners Bled. Entrance to the Casino with drink included.

The price does not include: Bus Gt and accompanying guide for the entire trip; Single room supplement; Lunch in path 1 and dell’6 Day; Admission to museums or monuments are not specified in the program; Anything not specifically mentioned in “The price includes”; travel insurance.

DAY 6: BLED - ROME (812 Km) Breakfast at hotel and departure to Rome.

Lunch on route. Arrival in the evening to their places of origin.

DAY 4: BLED Breakfast at hotel. Visit of the Castle of Bled that seems taken from a children’s story for the spell which surrounds it. It stands on a cliff wall above Bled Lake and is the oldest castle in Slovenia. Return to the hotel for lunch and in the afternoon departure for a visit to Vintgar gorge. The small river flows through a narrow canyon with waterfalls and rapids and the

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ITALIAMARCHE Città d’arte e lago di Como 3gg (2 notti)

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The price includes Travel by bus GT, accompanying guide, morning snack, lunch and entrance to the Diocesan Museum of Visso.

DISCOVERING LORENZO LOTTO

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Proposed program:

Tips and personal expenses, revenue to museums and monuments are not specified in the program, Anything not mentioned in “the price includes”.

Departure by bus from the meeting points and arrival in Ancona where begins the journey to find Lorenzo Lotto painting throughout the beautiful capital town of the Marche Region.

The tous includes the statue of Pope Clement XII, Piazza del Plebiscito, the magnificent Church of San Domenico, which houses a Crucifixion by Tiziano, a famous contemporary painter of Lotto’s and his fellow citizen in the Republic of Venice, the Art Gallery of Palazzo Bosdari, the “Madonna and Child” by the same Venetian painter who introduces us to the meeting with the Lorenzo Lotto and his “Virgine dell’Alabarda “(1539).

Leaving the gallery, you will enjoy a pleasant view of the city. The last stop, but of huget importance, is the one dedicated to the “Assunzione” by Lorenzo Lotto in the Church of San Francesco alle Scale.

Lunch in a typical restaurant in the area.

In the afternoon departure for Loreto, final resting place of Lorenzo Lotto.

Visit of the Art Gallery where you can admire other precious frescoes by Luca Signorelli and Melozzo da Forlì.

At the end of the visit can buy souvenirs in the local shops in the country.

The visit wil continue to Recanati for the discovery of other masterpieces by Lotto.

Visit of a winery in the area.

Late in the afternoon back to the points of origin and end of our services.

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Price on Request The word “Conero” derives from the greek Komaros, strawberry, a very common plant on the slopes of the homonymous mountain, covered all year by a lush Mediterranean vegetation that, from May to June, the precious yellow color and fragrance the broom and the rock rose roses. Our itinerary starts from this charming place, in the heart of Regional Conero Park, where the Adriatic coast rises abruptly and offers breathtaking views of clear blue sea contrasting with the deep green of vegetation, including hidden coves and fantastic cliffs in shape. Crossing characteristic villages with ancient origins, set like jewels in a emerald, coloured forest, we continue southwards to meet wonderful sandy beaches and splendid beach resorts in the Riviera delle Palme.

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From Conero Riviera to Riviera delle Palme Proposed program: First Day: PORTONOVO / LORETO / RECANATI If, in addition to sun and sea, you want to visit historical places and immerse yourselves in nature, Marche Region is certainly one of the best places to be found in Italy. You can arm yourself with a camera and prepare to discover a peculiar unforgettable environment, characterized by hills covered with vineyards, Mediterranean scrub, fields of corn and sunflowers but also craggy headlands, the famous white stone of the Conero and the many beaches awarded by the prestigious Blue Flag. The excursion in the Conero Park with a little time available, offers the chance for interesting nature trips: you can start from Portonovo, a twenty minute drive from Ancona. It is a pleasant seaside resort where there is a Napoleonic fort, a watchtower and an romanesque church, Santa Maria of Portonovo, unique in its genre. Everything is naturally surrounded by a pebbly beach and an unspoild sea rich in wild, green “mussels”.

Continuing along the main road called “the mountain road”, which runs along all the coast of Conero revealing the most picturesque views few kilometers, we meet Sirolo, a medieval town overlooking the sea and surrounded by unspoiled nature. It is exposed to the Adriatic breezes’, and offers spectacular views and beautiful beaches. Lunch on the panoramic terrace of Sirolo.

In the afternoon visit of Numana: this popular seaside resort, is an ancient port dating back to Piceni, located at kilometre 21 of the “road of the mountain”. It is composed of two small towns: Numana downtown where you can relax on a fine sand long beach (which reaches Marcelli, another famous beach frequented by a young tourism) while Numana high town, perched on the ridge of the mountain, is famous for its steep streets, including the popular alley called Costarella, animated during the summer by several art exhibitions. Afterwards visit of Loreto and the

famous Marian shrine. Then departure for Recanati the birthplace of Giacomo Leopardi and charming medieval village. Dinner and overnight at the Agriturismo “Il Raggio Verde” in Recanati.

Second Day: PORTO RECANATI / PORTO SAN GIORGIO Driving along the highway 16 southwards you will find numerous resorts that all deserve a stop. First of all Porto Recanati, with its promenade and the sandy beach: the old town is worth a visit for a look impressive Svevo Castle. We then continue our tour in direction of Porto Sant’Elpidio and after crossing Lido di Fermo we then arrive in Porto San Giorgio, a seaside resort and one of the most important fishing center of the Adriatic Sea, built on the ancient core of a medieval fishing village around a massive fortress founded to defend the coast from the pirates.

The rock is great testimony of that glorious past, and represents a major tourist attraction.

The town, rich in beautiful old buildings and churches, is crossed by the Corso Garibaldi, along which you find the oldest part of town.

But the Marina area is also quite interesting, where under the shade of pines and palms, we found delightful cottages in Liberty style. The Marina is the largest of the Adriatic sea and can accommodate nearly 900 boats. In Porto San Giorgio, there’s of course a nice seafront promenade: the beaches are fine sandy, partly furnished and partly free. Water is low up to 300 meters from the shore, so it is ideal for children who can wade safely, and very clean thanks to the absence of polluting production plants along the coast.

In the evening We leave Porto San Giorgio and the Adriatic main road and we can not help but note, perched on a steep hill, the tiny medieval village of Torre di Palme, overlooking the sea. In perfect condition, it is one of the most beautiful villages in the region, and is located on top of a hill, inaccessible on three sides. Torre di

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Palme, in fact, was built to sight and defend against Turkish pirates. Today it gives rather the impression of a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, which in summer is populated by tourists every night and it can be reached by a shuttle available from the town of Fermo. What better place for a romantic dinner with a view?

And if you are in Porto San Giorgio on the days of the Sea Festival, the event deserve your presence at least to watch the giant frying pan quoted in Guinness Book of World Records.

called “the village” dates back to Middle Ages. establishments that in the evening become In the evening places where drink, dine and maybe, later on, Further southwards, the beautiful promenade go wild in the dance. of Grottammare, joined to that of San Benedetto del Tronto, busy seaside town with ancient origins. Even here the historic center is represented by a fourteenth century castle that is situated on a hill, and the new town is on the sea, along a wide sandy beach. Take a stroll on the promenade among wonderful villas in Liberty style and stop in one of the bathing

Third Day: CUPRAMARITTIMA / GROTTAMMARE / SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO Cupra Marittima is not one of the main seaside resorts of the so-called “Riviera delle Palme”, the stretch of Adriatic coast in the province of Ascoli, which includes Grottammare and San Benedetto del Tronto (designation shared with the namesake coast of western Liguria) , but is a very interesting town. Its peculiarity consists of areas belonging to different historical ages: the modern part (Cupra Marittima) developed along a beach known for being particularly clean, the medieval (Cupra Alta) is located on two hills and Roman part (who is now an archeological park of “Cupra Maritima”) is located approximately one mile north of downtown, on the hill of Civita. The area is still surrounded by medieval walls and includes the ancient village of Marano, with the church of S. Maria in Castello, with its Romanesque portal. Beyond the castle ruins and continuing for four kilometers along 16 highway, we reach Grottammare, one of the most popular tourism resort on the coast. Like most of the historic sites of this coast its upper part, with the so

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The price includes Travel by bus GT with accompanying guide, 2 half board (drinks included) at the hotel, 3 meals (including drinks), two half-day tours.

FUNDING OF THE TRUFFLE ON SIBILLINI

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Personal expenses and gratuities. Anything not mentioned in the program above.

Proposed program: Day 1: Arrival - Montefortino Arrival in Montefortino and lunch in a typical restaurant. Guided tour of the Palazzo Leopardi, where there are the Art Gallery, the Museum of Sacred Art and the Museum of the fauna in the Sibillini Mountains. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Truffle collection course Breakfast at the hotel departure to reach the place where there will be the collection of truffles , accompanied by experts who will issue a certificate of qualification.

Rich meal based on truffles with the group participating the course.

In the afternoon visit to the Shrine of Our Lady

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of Ambro River , which is located at the foot of the Mount Priora Return to hotel, dinner and overnight. Evening at leisure.

Day 3: Montefalcone – Departure Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Montefalcone.

Guided tour to the “Museum of Natural History Fossils and fossils area, in order to the discovery the fossils visible along the path.

Lunch in the restaurant and in the afternoon departure for the return trip.

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ITALIA Città d’arte di Como 3gg (2 notti)

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PAOLO AND FRANCESCA AT THE CASTLE Proposed program: Departure by coach from fixed points and stop in Gradara.

Guided tour of the magnificent and legendary Gradara Castle.

Built on a hill , 5 km from the beach of Cattolica, the castle of Gradara is a magnificent example of military architecture of the fourteenth century.The Malatesta, Sforza and Della Rovere family did not only increase its military power and defensive, but embellished the interior rooms, through a collection of various works of art.

The castle contains, in addition to the armory, a torture chamber, a chapel with a terracotta altar by Andrea della Robbia, and some upstairs rooms with original furniture of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Even the walls that still surround the old town are entirely feasible and from the highest tower you can enjoy a good view of the surrounding area. In Gradara stayed, among others, Francesca da Rimini and Lucrezia Borgia, and when in 1289 the Malatesta family from Rimini were exiles in Gradara, the passionate tragedy of Paolo and Francesca was consumed in the castle, immortalized by Dante in Canto V of the “Hell” section.

After leaving the castle, the tour continues to admire the trenches patrol: stretch of wall of the fourteenth century. surrounding the village, where you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view.

admire the fountain with tritons and sea horses, dating back to the end of the seventeenth century. Continuing the visit of this magnificent city, you can enjoy many churches dating back to the Middle Ages, the most beautiful, in fact, are those belonging to the Gothic period, between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries such as the Church of St. Dominic and St. Augustine Church with Gothic facade in marble and stone, with relief decorations and statues of saints placed in niches, as was the style in the fourteenth century.

Visit of the Duomo and its mosaics on the floor.

The building seems to grow out of four large rooms paved with mosaic. The basilica was built first under Pope Pelagius I (556-561) and the foundations and footings are the same as the previous building.

At the end of the tour, you can go shopping and buy souvenirs in the shops of the city.

Back to the points of origin and end of our services.

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Lunch in a restaurant in the village with traditional dishes.

Visit the city of Pesaro, a major seaside resort of international fame.

Visit the Villino Ruggeri, on Freedom Square.

Arrival and visit of Piazza del Popolo, where stands the Palazzo Ducale, today the Government Palace. It will be impossible to

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ENCHANTED LIGURIA These new and modern facilities were first opened in July 2007 and are situated in a superb location

by Aregai Harbour. All guestrooms are at 50 to 400 metres from the private beach, and 750 m. away from Santo Stefano al Mare towncentre. All rooms and apartments are tastefully decorated. They’re also provided with satellite-tv, comfortable beds, hairdryer and personal hygiene products. Some rooms also have a balcony. Among the specialties of the hotel restaurant you can taste typical Ligurian dishes made with fresh local ingredients.

Coach parking area: at the hotel.

SUGGESTED PROGRAMME: 1st Day: Trip to the Flower Riviera Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation 2nd Day: San Remo and Dolceacqua Breakfast and visit of San Remo. “Make your play” is what you will hear countless times at the local casino. Anyway, the place has much more to offer: the Avenue of the English, in whose gardens you will catch a glimpse of luxury mansions, the grand Palazzo Borea d’Olmo, which is still owned by the aristocratic family Borea, or even Alfred Nobel’s house.

During our trip to the hinterland we’ll be overwhelmed by emotions in the cultivations of orchids and carnations, which thrive in the temperate climate. In Dolceacqua we will visit the old quarter, with the ruins of the Doria Castle and its medieval bridge. We will follow the river Nervia until Pigna, where we’ll go for a walk in the picturesque village, whose church hides two treasures: a priceless rose window and an amazing altarpiece. Trip back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

• 4 nights accommodation in BB formula with buffet breakfast • One 3-courses dinner on the day of arrival • 2 menu dinners with vegetable buffets • One 3-courses candlelight typical Ligurian dinner • 3 full-day excursions with local professional guides

mansions. But even not seeing any celebrities has its pros: unbothered by the paparazzi, we will be able to visit the town at ease.

Trip back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

4th Day: Menton and Principality of Monaco Breakfast and departure to visit Menton, city of lemons. In the evening, we will come down to worldly delights, in the city of the beautiful and rich. The Principality of Monaco is situated on a rock above the sea, dominated by the royal family’s palace and the cathedral. With an extra charge, you can visit the Jardin Exotique, the Oceanographic Museum or the Casino, according to your interests. Trip back to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

5th Day: Return trip The eventful days reach their conclusion.

3rd Day: Nice and Cannes Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Southern France. In Nice we will take a walk through the city, around the harbour, by the luxury hotel Negresco and then through the colourful flower market. Later we will get to Cannes, the city of movies. Every year the best movies are awarded here. You can get a taste of this world by seeing the luxury hotels and the

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TRAVEL CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITY Travel contract are governed by international conventions and, in particular, by the Brussels Convention of 23Aprile 1970 on Travel Contracts (CCV), Legislative Decree 79 of 23 May 2011 “Code of Tourism”, the provision of the Civil Code on this subject, Rule 7 of the Act of 31 March 2003 and other applicable standards. The responsibility of the customers cannot go beyond the limits set by laws and conventions mentioned above. Also apply the Terms and Conditions listed below.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE OF VARIOUS TRAVEL SERVICES Contracts which have as their object the provision of the only services such as transport, accommodation or other tourist services, separately cannot be configured as a package, are governed by the provisions of Articles CCV. 1.3 and 6, arts. 17-23 and 2431, in contrast to the provisions of a contract for travel arrangements and other agreements, and referring in particular to the sale of a single service under contract. Also apply the general conditions of sale set out below in each specific package.

RESERVATIONS. Reservations will be accepted until places are available and should be closed by a written confirmation.

PAYMENTS Reservations are only valid if confirmed in writing and it is followed immediately by sending the required deposit. The amount of the advance is 25% of the total. The balance must be paid 21 days before arrival of the group.

EARLY RETURN If the trip is cancelled, there will be no refund, unless the group does not have a specific declaration by the Hotel reception on behalf of its administration for refund of unused services,(that claim must be authorized in writing from the hotel). This procedure is strictly necessary and Living Italy / Promotur Srl will refund only the amount of unauthorized services certified by the hotel.

CANCELLATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES In case of cancellation of services Living Italy / Promotur Srl will refund the amount received by deducting the following penalties, agency fees and commissions: • 25% of the total booking in case of cancellation 25 days prior to the use of the reserved services.

• 50% of the total booking if cancellation occurs during the period of time between 25 and 15 days before the use of services reserved.

• 75% of the total booking in case of cancellation in the period of time between 15 and 3 days before the use of services reserved.

• No refunds are given for cancellations within 3 days of arrival and in case of no-show during the the latest days of transmission of the rooming list.

In case of cancellation of confirmed bookings the penalties mentioned above will be applied. For exhibitions, festivals, special events or to cancel a single service or for bookings of boats / ferries, more expensive penalties may be applied.

Cancellation without penalty The reservation can be cancelled by the customer, without any penalty, if Living Italy / Promotur Srl you need to change any of the services or booking for no more than 10% of the total. In the case of special circumstances clients must communicate in writing their intention to cancel the reservation or accept the changes within two working days of the change data communication (Articles No. 90.91 and 92 of the Consumer Code).

CHANGES Living Italy / Promotur reserves the right to replace hotel and / or other services and / or places to stay with other similar services or accommodation that are not available , for operational reasons or circumstances that have occurred, in accordance with applicable law.

COMPLAINTS Any defect in the execution of the contract must be requested by the customer immediately to Living Italy / Promotur Srl, or to a local representative, in order to find a solution quickly and timely. The customer may file a written complaint by sending a letter with return receipt, including a maximum of 7 working days from the date of return to the departure city. No indication is taken into consideration that arrive after the deadline.

RATES Prices are inclusive of VAT, and customer service unless otherwise specified (and the VAT rates in force at the time of the Catalogue issue unless price increases). Not Included in the price: drinks, mineral water, tickets, parking, and all the other, transport, optional excursions, travel insurance and other items not indicated.Tax, entry permit buses to the cities of art (ZTL) are not included.

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ITALIA Città d’arte e•lago di Como 3gg (2 notti) INSURANCE SERVICES. Guarantee Fund In order to ensure full compliance with its obligations to the customer, Living Italy / Promotur Srl has signed a politicy of liability insurance with Mondial Assistance No.: 171 285. It should also be noted that the Ministry of Productive Activities has been a national guarantee fund to allow the insolvency or bankruptcy of a clinet, the refund of a deposited sum or the customer repatriation in case of travel abroad. The formulas of funds are established by a the Decree of the Ministry of Industry agreed by with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (see text and conditions).

BAGGAGE Luggage travels under the responsibility of the customer. Living Italy / Promotur Srl may not, in any case be held liable for any damage or loss.

JURISDICTION For the resolution of any dispute that may arise in the interpretation or execution of the contract of carriage shall have exclusive jurisdiction the Court of Macerata.

CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA All personal data will be handled in compliance with Legislative Decree 196/2003 with the goal to fulfill the formalities relating to the performance of the services.

Customers have the right to modify, add and ask for the cancellation of all personal data.

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