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Race bike on lake Garda Venice - Florence by bicycle Florence - Rome by bicycle Tuscany - nature - culture - Chianti Piedmont based in one hotel Piedmont - round trip

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Cinque Terre walking tour Piedmont From Merano to lake Garda South Tyrolean Wine & Alpine Pasture Trail Via Claudia Augusta II

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94째 FESTIVAL 24 June / 28th August 2016 th

JUNE 9.00 p.m.

Friday 24-06 Carmen Saturday 25-06 Aida Thursday 30-06 Aida JULY 9.00 p.m.

Friday 01-07 Carmen Saturday 02-07 Traviata Sunday 03-07 Aida Tuesday 05-07 Traviata Wednesday 06-07 Carmen Thursday 07-07 Aida Friday 08-07 Traviata Saturday 09-07 Carmen Tuesday 12-07 Traviata Wednesday 13-07 Carmen Thursday 14-07 Aida Friday 15-07 Traviata Saturday 16-07 Carmen Sunday 17-07 Aida Friday 22-07 Traviata Saturday 23-07 Turandot Sunday 24-07 Aida Tuesday 26-07 Traviata Wednesday 27-07 Turandot Thursday 28-07 Aida Friday 29-07 Carmen Saturday 30-07 Traviata Sunday 31-07 Aida

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AUGUST 8.45 p.m.

Friday 05-08 Carmen Saturday 06-08 Trovatore Sunday 07-08 Aida Tuesday 09-08 Aida Wednesday 10-08 Trovatore Thursday 11-08 Carmen Friday 12-08 Turandot Saturday 13-08 Trovatore Sunday 14-08 Aida Wednesday 17-08 Carmen Thursday 18-08 Aida Friday 19-08 Turandot Saturday 20-08 Carmen Sunday 21-08 Aida Tuesday 23-08 Carmen Wednesday 24-08 Aida Thursday 25-08 Turandot Friday 26-08 Trovatore Saturday 27-08 Carmen Sunday 28-08 Aida

Arena tickets price per person in euro

24/06

Poltronissima “GOLD”

230,50

208,00

193,00

Poltronissima numerata

199,00

176,50

161,50

Poltrona numerata

151,00

134,00

122,50

Poltroncina centrale numerata

125,50

109,00

99,00

Poltroncina numerata

94,00

89,00

76,50

Gradinata Sektor D/E

30,50

29,00

27,00

Gradinata Sektor C/F

25,50

24,50

22,50

(1st sector stalls “GOLD”) (1st sector stalls)

(2nd sector stalls)

(numbered seats on the marble steps)

(side numbered seats on the marble steps) (unnumbered places on the marble steps) (unnumbered places on the marble steps)

Friday, Saturday Other days

Program and prices can be subjected to variations

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VERONA OPERA & VENICE

First class Hotels Verona 4 nights: Best Western Hotel Firenze or similar Venice 3 nights: Hotel Sant’Elena or similar DAY 1:

Juliet”. The tour includes the

Arena, enjoy dinner in a typical

DAY 4:

Arrival in Verona

legendary Juliet’s balcony and

local restaurant to soak up the

Verona

(approx 20 km )

Piazza Bra, location of the Arena, magical atmosphere before the Arrival in Verona airport. Transfer the largest Roman amphitheaunforgettable main event. This to your first class hotel in Verona tre after the Coliseum in Rome. evening you will attend an opera where you will stay for 4 nights. The Arena dates back to the 1st performance at the Arena. B D century A.D. and is still in use for DAY 2:

Verona After breakfast you will meet your guide in Verona. Together you visit this charming city of Roman origin and the setting for Shakespeare’s “Romeo and

(Optional Ferrari Museum) Today you have a free day to explore Verona at your leisure or you can join an optional tour to visit the Ferrari Museum in

the world famous opera festival

DAY 3:

Maranello. Also included a light

held during the summer. The

Lake Garda

lunch accompanied by Lam-

afternoon is free to explore Vero- (approx 170 km) na. The charming narrow streets After breakfast departure for a and picturesque piazzas make panoramic tour of Lake Garda. the city a pleasure to explore.

You reach picturesque towns Prior to the performance in the

brusco wine and a tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar. B DAY 5:

Verona-Venice

and villages travelling through

(approx 135 km)

areas of natural vegetation,

After breakfast travel to Venice

amidst olive groves and vine-

and your hotel for 3 night ac-

yards, and enjoy breathtaking

commodation. Time at leisure. B

views against the lake’s deep

DAY 6:

blue background. During the

Venice

stop in Sirmione - with its pictur- This morning you enjoy the esque castle - there is the pos-

fabulous city of Venice! You will

sibility to visit the Romanesque

see the Ducal Venice with a 1

church of S. Pietro in Mavino and hour 30 mins walking tour highlighting St Marks Square and the Grotte di Catullo (caves), one of the biggest Roman villas ever built. During the tour you will cross part of the lake by boat and will have the opportu-

the exterior of its most impor-

tant monuments including the Doge’s Palace - headquarters of the Venice doges’ governance

- Saint Mark’s Basilica, Clock nity to enjoy splendid views from Tower and Bell Tower. The tour the water. Back to your hotel and continues with a walk toward overnight B

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Santa Maria Formosa square

Price per person in double/twin bedded room:

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€ 1.639,00

DAYS

Single room supplement: € 580,00

7 NIGHTS

€ 1.639

Ar: Dep:

Tour Start Date

Tour End Date

04.07 25.07 08.08 22.08

11.07 01.08 15.08 29.08

Guaranteed tours in blue

Verona Venice

Lake Garda Verona

Venice

The price includes:

Price does not include:

7 nights with bed & breakfast in first class hotels as per programme (4 nights in Verona; 3 nights in Venice)

Tourist tax where due

Transfer on arrival day from Verona airport and on departure day to Venice airport

Optional ticket for the second performance in the Arena di Verona

1 dinner in a typical restaurant in Verona before the opera 1 Opera ticket in Arena in Poltona Numerata (second sector stalls) 1 excursion from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello Excursions as per program

where your guide will explain the history and recount tales relating to this square. Next you head to Saints’ Giovanni e Paolo square to admire its beautiful church and, nearby, Marco Polo’s house.

From here you will be escorted back to Saint Mark’s square where the guide will take you inside the famous Doge’s Palace.

You will see Consiglio dei Dieci’s Hall, Maggior Consiglio’s Hall, the Giant’s Staircase, the Golden Staircase and - crossing the world famous Bridge of Sighs the historic prison. B

DAY 8:

Transfer To The Airport (approx 10 km)

Today you will transfer to Venice airport for your flight back. B

Local guide as per program

Drinks with meals

Optional Excursion to Ferrari Museums in Maranello with light lunch accompanied by Lambrusco wine and tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar (76,00 € per person) Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”) Porter services

Tips, extras and personal expenses Motorcoach as per program. Some transfer will be done by rail or motor Anything else not included in seccoach (means of transportation tion “The price includes”. is reconfirmed some days prior departure)

DAY 7:

Venice Today, you make an excursion by watertaxi to visit the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.

Murano is known throughout the world for its tradition of glass making, Burano is famous for the hand-made lace works and the colourful houses. Torcello was the most important center before the development of the Republic of Venice. Back to the hotel and overnight. B

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THE THREE LAKES

First class Hotels Lake Maggiore 3 nights: Grand Hotel Dino or Grand Hotel Bristol or Hotel Simplon or Hotel Splendid or similar Lake Como 2 nights: Hotel Como or similar Lake Garda 4 nights: Hotel Caesius Thermae or similar

DAY 1:

train “Centovalli” which takes

species such as giant camelias,

Arrival in Milan

you as far as Locarno crossing

bamboo forests, palms, cactii,

over huge cliffs, spectacular

rare conifers and other tropical

waterfalls, multicoloured fields

species. You take the boat to

and breathtaking bridges. From

Bellagio - considered the gem

Locarno ferry boat return to

of Lake Como - with free time to

Stresa. Back to the hotel, dinner

explore its characteristic centre.

and overnight stay. B, D

Next you proceed by boat to

its quiet and traditional way of life. You will go for a stroll in its typical narrow streets and have (approx. 55 km) Arrival in Milan Malpensa airport time for lunch. In the afternoon you proceed towards Isola and transfer to your first class Madre, the largest of the three hotel on Lake Maggiore where islands, completely covered by you will be staying for 3 nights D an English botanical garden.

DAY 2: At the end of the visit, back to Stresa. Back to the hotel and Lake Maggiore overnight B, D Borromean Islands

- Lake Maggiore

DAY 3:

Today you depart for the Bor-

Centovalli

romean Islands: Isola Bella, with its enchanting Borromean Pal-

(approx 95 km)

After breakfast departure for a very special outing: tour day examples of Baroque architecbegins by local train from your ture. After that you will visit Isola resort to Domodossola where dei Pescatori, which still retains you board the renowned scenic ace, one of the most important

DAY 4:

Lake Maggiore Milan - Lake Como (approx 150km)

Villa del Balbianello located on the tip of a small wooded peninsula on the western shore of the Lake, for a visit of its terraced gardens. Returning by boat to

After breakfast, departure for

Lenno you rejoin the coach back Milan, Capital of Lombardy, for a to your hotel. B guided tour of the city. The tour includes: the famed “Duomo”, one of the largest churches in the world, the sophisticated La Scala theatre and the imposing

DAY 6:

Lake Como - Verona - Lago di Garda (approx. 210 km)

Sforzesco Castle. Afternoon free. After breakfast departure by bus for Verona and guided tour of Continue to your hotel on Lake Como where you will be spend-

the city. You visit this charming

ing your next 2 nights. B

city of Roman origin and the set-

DAY 5:

Lake Como (approx 70 km)

After breakfast you depart for

ting for Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”. The tour includes the legendary Juliet’s balcony and Piazza Bra, location of the Arena, the largest Roman amphithea-

Tremezzo and a visit to Villa

tre after the Coliseum in Rome.

Carlotta with its ‘English Garden’ The Arena dates back to the 1st style park with marble steps, century A.D. and is still in use for

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terraced gardens and collection

the world famous opera festival

of more than 500 botanical

held during the summer.

Price per person in double/twin bedded room:

10

€ 2.435,00

DAYS

Single room supplement: € 530,00

9 NIGHTS

€ 2.435

Tour Start Date

Tour End Date

30.05 27.06 12.09

08.06 06.07 21.09

Guaranteed tours in blue

Ar: Dep:

Lake Maggiore

Milan

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Verona

7 nights with half board in first class hotels (3 nights on Lake Maggiore, 4 nights on Lake Garda) and 2 nights with bed and breakfast in first class hotel (2 nights on Lake Como)

Tourist tax where due

Transfers on arrival day from Mian Malpensa airport and on departure day to Verona airport

Lake Como Verona

Milano

Lake Garda

Venice

After the visit you travel to Lake

DAY 9:

Garda and your hotel where you

Lake Tour

Drinks with meals Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”) Porter services

Excursions as per program

Tips, extras and personal expenses

Local guides as per program

Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

Motorcoach as per program

will spend the next 4 nights. B, D (approx. 170 km) After breakfast departure by DAY 7: bus with guide for a panoramic tour of Lake Garda. You reach Lake Garda picturesque towns and villagToday you have a free day to es travelling through areas of explore Lake Garda at your natural vegetation, amidst olive leisure B, D groves and vineyards, and enjoy breathtaking views against the DAY 8: lake’s deep blue background.

Venice During the stop in Sirmione (approx. 310 km) - with its picturesque castle there is the possibility to visit After breakfast departure by the Romanesque church of S. bus for Venice. Leaving the Pietro in Mavino and the Grotte coach you take a private boat di Catullo (caves), one of the transfer to St. Mark’s Square biggest Roman villas ever built. and have a guided tour of the During the tour you will cross historic centre: St. Mark’s square part of the lake by boat and will with its splendid cathedral and have the opportunity to enjoy splendid views from the water. the Doge’s palace, the Rialto Back to your hotel, dinner and Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. overnight B, D At the end of the tour free time to explore the bridges over the

DAY 10:

lagoon, the characteristic narrow

Transfer to the airport

Venetian streets, the shops, the old bars, the typical canals and

(approx 30 km) scenic spots. Return to hotel and Today you will transfer to Verona overnight accommodation. B, D

airport for your flight back B

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CITIES AND SIGHTS OF ITALY

First class Hotels Venice 2 nights: Hotel Ca’ dei Conti or Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal or similar Florence 3 nights: Hotel FH Hotel Florence or similar Roma 3 nights: Hotel Gioberti or similar Sorrento 2 nights: Hotel Europa Palace or similar Napoli-Palermo 1 night: on ship (external cabin) Palermo 2 nights: Hotel Delle Palme or Excelsior Hilton or similar Agrigento 1 night: Hotel Colleverde or similar Taormina 3 nights: Hellenia Yachting Hotel or similar

DAY 1:

where your guide will take you

Arrival in Venice

inside the famous Doge’s Palace. garni (along the riverbanks of

walls . Here you can absorb the history and relive the atmos-

(approx 10 km)

You will see Consiglio dei Dieci’s

the Arno) to reach the Basilica

phere of olden times. The day

Arrival at Venice’s Marco Polo

Hall, Maggior Consiglio’s Hall,

di Santa Croce and its histor-

continues to stately Siena,

Airport and transfer to your first class hotel where you will be

the Giant’s Staircase, the Golden ic square. After admiring the palaces you walk up to Piazza Staircase and - crossing the

staying for 2 nights.

world famous Bridge of Sighs

Signoria, the unique heart of the

the Palio horse race. Follow your

- the historic prison. In the after-

city’s social life, to admire the

guide to the impressive Piazza

noon you take a boat excursion

architecture of Palazzo Vecchio

del Campo, where the magnif-

to the unique Murano, a series of and the famous statues of Loggia de’ Lanzi. islands linked by bridges in the

icent Palazzo Pubblico stands,

DAY 2:

Venice This morning you enjoy the fabulous city of Venice! You will see the Ducal Venice which combines Saint Mark’s square and the most important city areas

Venetian Lagoon, famous for its glass making. You will visit an artisan glass making shop B

walking tour with the Doge’s Pal- DAY 3: ace - headquarters of the Venice

Venice - Florence

doges’ governance. In a walking

(approx 260 km)

tour of approx 1hr 30 mins you

After breakfast departure to

will visit Saint Mark’s Square

Florence where you will be

and its view the exterior of its

spending our next 3 nights. B

main monuments: Saint Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Clock

DAY 4:

Tower and Bell Tower. The tour

Florence

continues with a walk toward

You spend the entire day explor-

Santa Maria Formosa square

ing Florence - the city known as

where your guide will explain the the “cradle of Renaissance” by history and recount tales relating bus and on foot. From Florence

famous for its splendid examples of Gothic architecture and

with its Torre del Mangia. Visit The tour finishes inside the Uffizi the Duomo, one of the most Gallery, where you can admire beautiful Cathedrals in Italy,

the unique Renaissance master- and view its stunning interior. pieces of the great Italian artists: After leaving Siena you drive to Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael...(the list is never-ending!). You can stay

San Gimignano famous for its white wine - the world renowned

Vernaccia - and its ‘mediaeinside the museum for as long as val skyscrapers’ the historic you please even after the guided towers, for which it has been tour is over. B declared a World heritage Site DAY 5:

by UNESCO! Here you will taste

Florence - Siena - San Gimignano Florence

the best hand made ice cream you have ever had at an award winning Ice Cream Parlour in San Gimignano, it’s your treat!There

to this square. Next you head to

you cruise along the tree-lined

(approx km 170 ) OPTIONAL CINQUE TERRE (approx km 330)

Saints’ Giovanni e Paolo square

roads to reach the beautiful

Today you go with your local

narrow streets and admiring the

to admire its beautiful church

Etruscan-Roman village of

guide to the beautiful Chianti

relaxing landscape. After, you

hills. You arrive at the Medieval

drive into the Chianti area, with

hilltop gem of Montereggioni,

its picture-postcard landscapes.

with its still-intact ancient city

You have the chance to taste the

and, nearby, Marco Polo’s house. Fiesole , with stunning views of Florence and the Arno Valley.

From here you’ll be escorted back to Saint Mark’s square

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drive along the famous Lun-

Heading back to the city you

is free time for independent sightseeing, strolling around the

Price per person in double/twin bedded room:

18

Starting from

DAYS

€ 3.700,00

Single room supplement: € 935,00

17 NIGHTS

€ 3.700

Venice

Ar:

Palermo

Dep:

Florence Siena

Tour End Date

13.04 20.04 04.05 01.06 15.06 24.08 14.09 21.09 05.10

30.04 07.05 21.05 18.06 02.07 10.09 01.10 08.10 22.10

€ 3.700 € 3.700 € 3.900 € 3.900 € 3.900 € 3.800 € 3.900 € 3.900 € 3.900

Guaranteed tours in blue

Venice

Cinque Terre

Tour Start Date

Price does not include:

16 nights with bed & breakfast in first class hotels

Tourist tax where due

Transfer on arrival from Venice airport and on departure day to Catania airport

Optional excursion to Amalfi coast: supplement euro 39,00

Drinks with meals 1 overnight cruise from Naples to Palermo, based on double occupan- Optional excursion to Cinque Terre supplement euro 30,00 cy, external cabin

Assisi

Rome

Entrances to parks, monuments 1 lunch in Rome; 1 lunch in Pompeii; 1 and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price lunch in Capri includes”) 2 dinners in hotel in Sorrento Porter services 7 dinners in hotel in Sicily Tips, extras and personal expenses 1 boat trip without guide from St Anything else not included in secMark in Venice to Murano tion “The price includes”.

1 Papal Audience (when permitting)

Naples Sorrento

Palermo

The price includes:

1 entrance to the Vatican Museum

Cefalù

Agrigento

Taormina Catania Siracusa

best Chianti red wine accompa-

Heritage site.

nied with home-made snacks,

Your visit begins with a visit to

in a rustic wine estate along

Riomaggiore: the village dates

with a tour of the wine cellars

back to the early thirteenth

and sampling of wines, oil and

century and is famous for its

balsamic vinegar.

historic character and local

For those who have already

wine. You can admire the

Excursions as per program Local guide as per program Motorcoach as per program. Venice-Florence transfer will be done by rail or motor coach (means of transportation is reconfirmed some days prior departure)

been to Siena and San Gimigna- houses leaning one against no, there is an extra excursion to

the other and stroll along the

Cinque Terre (at a supplement)

narrow cobbled alleyways and

Your trip from Florence to the

sheltered paths. You then reach

Cinque Terre is an unforgettable

Manarola by walking along the

whole day devoted to the dis-

famous “Via dell’Amore” (The

covery of one of the most amaz- Path of Love) - a romantic and ing and enchanting landscapes

evocative promenade hewn

in the world. Five (Cinque)

from the rocks falling sheer

villages, hanging between sea

into the sea. The tiny harbor

and land, a place where you can

has a boat ramp and pictur-

immerse yourselves in paradise,

esque buildings clinging to the

listed by UNESCO as a World

ravine. Your journey continues

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to Monterosso, an ancient

cis preached peace and serenity, local restaurant. In the afternoon DAY 10:

fishing village considered to be

and which still characterize this

you will visit the famous Vatican

“The Pearl of the Cinque Terre”

medieval town. At the end of

Museums, including Michelange-

where you will be awed by its

this tour you proceed to Rome

Sorrento - Capri Sorrento

lo’s unique Sistine Chapel. B L

Today you take the ferry and sail

enchanting beaches and the

where you will then be accom-

lush vegetation encircling the

modated in your first class hotel

little town. Here you will have

for three nights. B

free time to plunge into the crystal sea and sunbathe before taking the boat to Vernaz-

DAY 7:

Rome

za, a seaside town surrounding

Today, the Eternal City will

a small natural port. As well as

astonish you! Walking through

DAY 9:

Rome - Naples Pompeii - Sorrento (approx. 275 km)

arriving in Marina Grande. Once on the island you will visit the Blue Grotto (weather permitting), the Augustus gardens and

After breakfast, you head south

stop at the famous Piazzetta. A

to Naples, a city of many faces,

minibus will take you to Anaca-

colours, flavours and traditions.

pri. After lunch in Anacapri, you

comfortable clothes and shoes, its streets is like travelling back Upon arrival in Naples your local in time, between the ancient Ro- guide will take you for a walking it’s recommended you bring your swimwear! At the moment man ruins, monuments, marvel- tour of the historic centre to the “Path of Love” is closed and lous squares, fountains, gardens admire the Piazza del Plebiscito, its re-opening depends on local and villas as well as temples and the Royal Palace, the Gallery churches of all ages - each one authorities. In the event that of Umberto I and the San Carlo revealing stunning paintings, the path is not open in high Opera House. You then head to statues and altars. With your season an alternative longer Pompeii and enjoy a short visit guide you will enjoy the “Discovroute by boat will be provided to a coral and cameo factory. and the given order of the visits ering Rome” walking tour. The Lunch in a typical restaurant tour will stop in Campo dei Fiori, may change. Please note that followed by a visit of the exPiazza Farnese, Piazza Navouse of the boat will be subject cavation of this site rendered na, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, to weather conditions. B immortal by the catastrophic Spanish steps. Rest of the day DAY 6: eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The at leisure to explore further the excavations are the only archaeFlorence - Assisi beauty of Rome. B ological site that can show us Roma

will return to Marina Grande and board the ferry back to Sorrento.

Dinner at hotel and overnight B, L, D DAY 11:

Sorrento - Ship from Naples to Palermo Today you have a day of leisure in Sorrento or you can go to the Amalfi coast at a supplement.

In the evening you transfer to Naples for your overnight mini cruise to Palermo.

The Amalfi coast is one of the most fascinating in the world for its landscape, it’s an unique

(approx 350 km)

DAY 8:

daily life in a Roman town. At

After breakfast, you venture to

Rome

the end of the day you proceed

Assisi, the town of Saint Francis,

Today you will be transferred

to Sorrento, a charming town of

patron saint of Italy. Accompa-

by coach from your hotel for

nied by your local guide you visit

an extensive guided visit of the

views protected by UNESCO. It the Sorrentine Peninsula famous is a stretch of coastline famous for the cultivation of oranges, around the world for its natu-

the Rocca Maggiore and the

breathtaking Basilica of St.Pe-

lemons and olive trees. Arrival in

Basilica of Saint Francis, with its

ter’s and Vatican Museum. In

famous paintings by Giotto and

the morning you will attend the

ral beauty, The Amalfi Coast is your hotel in Sorrento where you known for its diversity: each of the will be accommodated for the towns on the coast has its own

Cimabue. You see some of the

Papal audience (when availa-

next 2 nights. Dinner at hotel and charm and its traditions. During

numerous churches where Fran- ble). Today’s lunch will be at a

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to the beautiful island of Capri,

ovenight B L D

opportunity to experience the unforgettably breathtaking

the first part of the day by coach

admire the Norman Castle and

pass through before arriving at the “ Silvesti Craters” (about shop to taste the typical almond 1.900 mt). From here you will have the option to continue the pastry of Erice. Your tour conexcursion by jeep. Stop at a local tinues to Trapani - the ancient beekeepers’ to taste quality honDreapanum - with its medieval district situated on the headland ey and have a wine tasting and learn how it is produced. In the pointing out to the sea. afternoon you visit Taormina, sitIn the afternoon visit of the archaeological park of Selinunte uated on a rocky plateau on the slopes of the steeply dropping that contains the ruins of the temples and the Greek Acropo- Monte Tauro, dominating the Ionian coast from Capo Sant’Anlis. On to Agrigento. Overnight. drea to Capo Taormina. PossiB,D bility to visit the Greek-Roman DAY 15: theatre, the 2nd largest classical Agrigento - Piazza theatre in Sicily. Overnight. the cathedral. Stop at a bakery

you pass the famous and roman-

DAY 13:

tic Positano. Weather permitting,

Palermo - Monreale

you will make a stop halfway with Optional: Monte Pellegrino the possibility to have a drink and Mondello (approx. 50 km)

Armerina - Taormina Beach (approx. 250 km)

Breakfast in your hotel. In the morning visit of Agrigento and

DAY 17:

Taormina Beach Noto - Siracusa (approx. 300 km)

Breakfast in your hotel. The full Temples, where you can admire day excursion bgins with the first dei Marini. Then you arrive at half-day guided tour of Palerthe Temple of Juno, the Temple stop in Noto to discover examAmalfi with its centre dominated mo, the regional and provincial ples of beautiful baroque archiof Concorde, one of the best capital of Sicily. You start the visit preserved doric temples in the by the impressive staircase and tecture in Sicily. On to Syracuse, the facade of the Duomo, famous in the old part of the city with the whole greek world, the Temple one of the most interesting arRoyal Palace, the Palatina Chap- of Ercules and the Temple of chaeological sites of the island. for its cloister and museum. Not el and the Cathedral. Afterwards Castor and Pollux. The tour Guided tour at the Archeological to be missed - the opportunity you make a visit to Monreale - fa- continues to Piazza Armerina in Park, the Roman Amphitheatre, to admire the coastline from the mous for its Cathedral with Byz- the afternoon, including a short the Greek Theatre, the Ear of sea and photograph every single detail in this magnificent shoreline antine mosaics depicting Christ break to have a tasting of typical Dionysus,, the Cave of the Cordari, Island of Ortigia, the most Pancreator and its Cloister.

In the shaped over centuries by wind Sicilian food such as olive paté, ancient nucleus of the city with afternoon there is an optional and sea and rich in natural caves. olives, marmelades and wine. its stunning cathedral. Return to excursion to Monte Pellegrino You continue by coach, to Ravello, Following this you will have a with its spectacular views of the about 300 meters above the guided tour of the Villa Romana your hotel in the late afternoon. city, the surrounding mountains sea, where the time available del Casale, famous for the most Overnight. B,D and the ocean and the sanctuary will be dedicated to lunch and beautiful collection of late-RoDAY 18: of Saint Rosalia, the patron of the discovery of the medieval man mosaics, and the city with admire the local pottery in Conca

village. In this delightful little town the city. Goethe once described Monte Pellegrino as the most you can visit the Cathedral of St. Pantaleone , a beautiful Roman-

beautiful promontory in the

esque church The landscape is

world. You continue to the small

very beautiful with the mountains fishing village of Mondello, with in the background, and out at sea its wonderful beach, where you you can admire the Li Galli islands will have free time . Overnight in and in the distance the isle of Ca- hotel at Palermo. B,D pri. Return to Sorrento following the Chiunzi valley road and the motorway, after an unforgettable day. B

DAY 14:

Erice - TrapaniSelinunte Agrigento

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(approx. 210 km)

Palermo

Breakfast in your hotel followed

Arrive in Palermo and transfer to by a visit to Erice, the medieval your first class hotel. Dinner and town on the summit of Monovernight in the hotel. D

guided tour of the Valley of

After breakfast you begin with a

te San Giuliano. Here you can

its Cathedral. Travel to Taormina

Taormina Beach

Breakfast at Hotel. Free time at leisure. the late afternoon. Overnight B,D The day ends with a transfer to DAY 16: Catania airport . It is time to say ARRIVEDERCI! Taormina Beach beach, where you will arrive in

Etna - Taormina (approx. 130 km)

Breakfast in your hotel. Morning excursion to Mt. Etna, Sicily’s highest peak and the most active volcano in Europe. The territory surrounding the volcano constitutes the “Park of Etna”, one of the largest protected areas in Italy characterized by an astonishing a variety of vegetation and landscapes that you

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HIDDEN TREASURES OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN ITALY

First class Hotels Florence 3 nights: Hotel FH Hotel Florence or similar Roma 4 nights: Hotel Gioberti or similar Sorrento 1 night: Hotel Europa Palace or similar DAY 1:

Arrival in Florence (10 km)

Welcome to Firenze airport from where you will be transferred to your first class hotel where you will spend your first 3 nights.

DAY 2:

Florence The entire day is spent exploring Florence - the city known as the “cradle of Renaissance” by bus and on foot. From Florence you cruise along the tree-lined roads to reach the beautiful Etruscan-Roman village of Fiesole , with stunning views of Florence and the Arno Valley. Heading back to the city you drive along the famous Lungarni (along the riverbanks of the Arno) to reach the Basilica di Santa Croce and its historic square. After admiring the palaces you walk up to Piazza Signoria, the unique heart of the city’s social life, to admire the architecture of Palazzo Vecchio and the famous statues of Loggia de’ Lanzi.

The tour finishes inside the Uffizi Gallery, where you can admire the unique Renaissance masterpieces of the great Italian artists: Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael...(the list

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towers , for which it has been declared a World heritage Site

by UNESCO! Here you will taste the best hand made ice cream you have ever had at an award DAY 3: winning Ice Cream Parlour in San Florence - Siena Gimignano, it’s your treat! There - San Gimignano is free time for independent sightseeing, strolling around the Florence narrow streets and admiring the (approx km 170) relaxing landscape. After, you OPTIONAL CINQUE TERRE drive into the Chianti area, with (approx km 330 ) its picture-postcard landscapes.

Today you go with your local We have the chance to taste the guide to the beautiful Chianti best Chianti red wine accompahills. You arrive at the Medieval nied with home-made snacks, hilltop gem of Montereggioni, in a rustic wine estate along with its still-intact ancient city with a tour of the wine cellars walls . Here you can absorb the and sampling of wines, oil and history and relive the atmosbalsamic vinegar. phere of olden times. The day For those who have already continues to stately Siena, been to Siena and San Gimignafamous for its splendid examno, there is an extra excursion to ples of Gothic architecture and the Palio horse race. Follow your Cinque Terre (at a supplement) Your trip from Florence to the guide to the impressive Piazza Cinque Terre is an unforgettable del Campo, where the magnifwhole day devoted to the disicent Palazzo Pubblico stands, covery of one of the most amazwith its Torre del Mangia. Visit ing and enchanting landscapes the Duomo, one of the most in the world. Five (Cinque) beautiful Cathedrals in Italy, villages, hanging between sea and view its stunning interior. and land, a place where you can After leaving Siena you drive to immerse yourselves in paradise, San Gimignano famous for its white wine - the world renowned listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

Vernaccia - and its ‘mediaeval skyscrapers’ the historic Our visit begins with the a visit is never-ending!). You can stay inside the museum for as long as you please even after the guided tour is over. B

to Riomaggiore: the village dates back to the early thirteenth century and is famous for its historic character and local wine. You can admire the houses leaning one against the other and stroll along the narrow cobbled alleyways and sheltered paths. You then reach Manarola by walking along the famous “Via dell’Amore” (The Path of Love) - a romantic and evocative promenade hewn from the rocks falling sheer into the sea. The tiny harbor has a boat ramp and picturesque buildings clinging to the ravine. Your journey continues to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered to be “The Pearl of the Cinque Terre” where you will be awed by its enchanting beaches and the lush vegetation encircling the little town. Here you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea and sunbathe before taking the boat to Vernazza, a seaside town surrounding a small natural port. As well as comfortable clothes and shoes, you recommend you bring your swimwear!

At the moment the “Path of Love” is closed and its re-opening depends on local authorities.

In the event that the path is not open in high season an alterna-

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gardens and villas as well as temples and churches of all ages - each one revealing stunning paintings, statues and altars.

With your guide you will enjoy the “Discovering Rome” walking tour.

The tour will stop in Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Farnese, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps. Rest of the day at leisure to explore further the beauty of Rome. B

1 lunch in Rome; 1 lunch in Pompeii; 1 Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise lunch in Capri specified in the section “The price 1 dinner in hotel in Sorrento includes”) 1 Papal Audience (when permitting) Porter services 1 entrance to the Vatican Museum

Tips, extras and personal expenses

Excursions as per program

Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

Local guide as per program Motorcoach as per program.

colours, flavours and traditions.

Upon arrival in Naples your local Florence - Assisi guide will take you for a walking Rome tour of the historic centre to (approx 350 km) admire the Piazza del Plebiscito, After breakfast, you venture to the Royal Palace, the Gallery Assisi, the town of Saint Francis, of Umberto I and the San Carlo patron saint of Italy. Accompanied DAY 6: Opera House. You then head to by your local guide you visit the Rome Pompeii and enjoy a short visit Rocca Maggiore and the Basilica Today you will be transferred to a coral and cameo factory. of Saint Francis, with its famous by coach from your hotel for Lunch in a typical restaurant paintings by Giotto and Cimabue. an extensive guided visit of the followed by a visit of the exWe see some of the numerous breathtaking Basilica of St.Pecavation of this site rendered churches where Francis preached ter’s and Vatican Museum. In immortal by the catastrophic peace and serenity, and which the morning you will attend the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The still characterize this medieval Papal audience (when availatown. At the end of this tour you excavations are the only archaeble). Today’s lunch will be at a proceed to Rome where you will local restaurant. In the afternoon ological site that can show us then be accommodated in your you will visit the famous Vatican daily life in a Roman town. At first class hotel for three nights. B Museums, including Michelange- the end of the day you proceed lo’s unique Sistine Chapel. B L to Sorrento, a charming town of DAY 5: the Sorrentine Peninsula famous Rome DAY 7: for the cultivation of oranges, Today, the Eternal City will Rome - Naples lemons and olive trees. Arrival in astonish you! Walking through Pompei Sorrento your hotel in Sorrento where you its streets is like travelling back (approx. 275 km) will be accommodated for the in time, between the ancient After breakfast, you head south next 2 nights. Dinner at hotel and Roman ruins, monuments, ovenight B L D marvellous squares, fountains, to Naples, a city of many faces, DAY 4:

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tive longer route by boat will be provided and the given order of the visits may change. Please note that use of the boat will be subject to weather conditions. B

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DAY 8:

Sorrento - Capri Roma (approx 275 km)

Today you take the ferry and sail to the beautiful island of Capri, arriving in Marina Grande. Once on the island you will visit the Blue Grotto (weather permitting), the Augustus gardens and stop at the famous Piazzetta. A minibus will take you to Anacapri. After lunch in Anacapri, you will return to Marina Grande where you will board the ferry.

Once on land you will be transferred to Rome by coach. Arrival at the hotel or nearest point at about 9:00 pm. Overnight in Rome. Dinner is not included.

B, L DAY 9:

Rome After breakfast you will be transferred to Rome’s Fiumicino airport. B

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ITALY COAST TO COAST FROM APULIA TO CINQUE TERRE

First class hotels: Sorrento 2 nights: Hotel Europa Palace or similar Noci 2 nights: Hotel Cavaliere or similar Rome 4 nights: Hotel Gioberti or similar Siena 1 night Hotel Garden or similar La Spezia 2 nights: NH La Spezia or similar

DAY 1:

Arrival in Rome (approx 20 km)

Arrival in your hotel in Sorrento where you will be accommodated for the next 2 nights. Dinner at hotel and ovenight B L D

to Alberobello, famous for the Trulli, part of the Unesco Heritage list. The Trulli are typical houses with conical roofs constructed as temporary utensils storage or permanent dwellings. After enjoying a wine tasting you will continue to Noci, where you will stay for the next 2 nights. B D

DAY 6:

Noci - Matera - Rome (approx 515 km)

After breakfast you depart for Matera. Falling in love with this DAY 3: city is very easy! It is impossible Sorrento - Capri not to remain enchanted by its Sorrento famous “Sassi” full of history, its DAY 2: Today you take the ferry and sail famous small but beautiful rock to the beautiful island of Capri, Rome - Naples churches and the huge square DAY 5: arriving in Marina Grande. Once in the center. The Sassi were the Pompeii - Sorrento Noci - Lecce on the island you will visit the set of many films such as “The (approx. 280 km) Blue Grotto (weather permitGallipoli Ostuni Passion of the Christ” (Mel GibIn the morning departure for ting), the Augustus gardens and Noci son, 2004), King David (Bruce Naples, a city of many faces, stop at the famous Piazzetta. A (approx 340 km) Beresford, 1985) and “The Goscolours, flavours and traditions. minibus will take you to Anacapel according to St. Matthew” After breakfast you depart for Upon arrival in Naples your local pri. After lunch in Anacapri, you (Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1964). Your Lecce, full of rich artistic and guide will escort you on a walking will return to Marina Grande journey proceed to Rome for architectural heritage, where the tour of the historic centre to where you will board the ferry overnight accommodation. B bizarre and rich Baroque style admire the Piazza del Plebiscito, back to Sorrento. Dinner at hotel dominates. You will admire St. the Royal Palace, the Gallery of DAY 7: and overnight B L D Oronzo Church, the Celestini Umberto I and the San Carlo Rome Palace, the Roman amphitheOpera House. You then head to DAY 4: After breakfast you have free atre and the Basilica of Santa Pompeii and enjoy a short visit to Sorrento time to explore Rome. B Croce, a jewel of Baroque art. a coral and cameo factory. Lunch Castellana Caves You continue the journey to in a typical restaurant followed DAY 8: Gallipoli, meaning “Beautiful by a visit of the excavation of this Alberobello - Noci Roma (approx 370 km) City” in Greek. This pictoresque site rendered immortal by the Montepulciano Today you depart for Apulia. You town is an important fishcatastrophic eruption of Mount Pienza - Siena visit the Castellana Caves, one of ing center, connected to the Vesuvius. The excavations are mainland by a bridge. After free (approx 250 km) the most important wonders of the only archaeological site that time for lunch you continue to can show us daily life in a Roman Apulia, discovered in 1938. The After breakfast you visit to the Ostuni, called “White town” due beautiful Chianti hills. You arrive tour consist of about 3 km of town. At the end of the day you to its white painted houses and at Montepulciano, a hill town will proceed to Sorrento, a charm- different amazing underground monuments. You continue to ing town of the Sorrentine Penin- landscapes, with stalactites, famous for its Medieval and sula famous for the cultivation of stalagmites, fossils, canyons and your hotel in Noci for dinner and Renaissance building and the oranges, lemons and olive trees. overnight. B D caves. Free lunch. You continue production of the wine “Vino Arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport. Transfer to your first class hotel in Rome where you will stay for 1 night.

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€ 2.106

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Matera Ostuni

Lecce Gallipoli

Nobile”, which you will have the chance to taste during the day.

You continue to Pienza, artistically the most important town in Val d’Orcia, rebuilt according to the Renaissance town planning concept. Your day continues to Siena, famous for its splendid examples of Gothic architecture and the Palio horse race. You can see the impressive Piazza del Campo, where the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico stands, with its Torre del Mangia. Visit the Duomo, one of the most beautiful Cathedrals in Italy, and view its stunning interior. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. B D DAY 9:

Siena - San Gimignano Tavernelle - Chianti Area - Pisa - La Spezia

simple houses, churches make the town charming and unforgettable. Its famous towers dominate the valley from the top of the hill.

You will stop at Tavernelle Val di Pesa in Chianti Classico area and you will enjoy a wine tasting and light lunch at a farmhouse. Your journey continues to Pisa, where you will discover the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with its wellknown symbol: the leaning tower (exterior visit).

You proceed to your hotel in La Spezia for dinner and overnight.

BD DAY 10:

La Spezia Portovenere - Golfo Dei Poeti - Cinque Terre - La Spezia (approx 13 km)

After breakfast you head off from La Spezia to visit the Cinque (approx 230 km) Terre for an unforgettable whole You continue the visit of Tuscany day devoted to the discovery of one of the most amazing and and after breakfast head toward San Gimignano; walking along the enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (Cinque) villages, streets of San Gimignano is like hanging between sea and land, taking a step back into medieval a place where you can immerse times. Streets, Piazzas, palaces,

Price does not include:

11 nights with bed & breakfast in first Tourist tax where due class hotels as per programme (2 Drinks with meals nights in Sorrento; 2 nights in Noci, 4 nights in Rome, 1 night in Siena, 2 Arrival and departure transfers nights in La Spezia) Entrances to parks, monuments Transfer on arrival and departure and museums (unless otherwise day from and to Fiumicino airport specified in the section “The price includes”) 8 dinners 1 lunch in Pompeii and 1 lunch in Capri

Porter services

3 wine tastings

Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

Visit of Blue Grotto (weather permitting)

Tips, extras and personal expenses

Boat trip at Cinque Terre Excursions as per program Local guide as per program Motorcoach as per program

yourselves in paradise, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. An included boat trip allows you to admire the splendid coastline from the sea, before arriving at the most beautiful coasted villages of Portovenere, Vernazza and Monterosso where you will have free time to explore.

N. B.: In the event of rough sea the visit will be made partly by train and partly by coach. B D DAY 11:

ular marble quarries caved out of the mountainside. From here Michelangelo took the marble to make his famous works. You will also visit the quarry museum.

After that you head to the town Montecarlo di Lucca, on the hills around Lucca. It is famous for the production of wine and olive oil. During the day you will stop for a taste of these typical products. You continue to Rome for your last night of stay. B D DAY 12:

La Spezia - Carrara Transfer to the Marble Caves Airport Montecarlo Di Lucca (approx 20 km) - Rome Today you will transfer to Rome (approx 450 km)

After breakfast you will travel to Carrara to admire the spectac-

Fiumicino airport for your return flight. B

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ROME, THE NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA AND THE SICILY OF “COSA NOSTRA”

First class Hotels Roma 3 nights: Hotel Gioberti or similar Sorrento 2 night: Hotel Europa Palace or similar 1 night mini cruise: from Naples to Palermo Taormina beach: 4 nights:Hotel Antares or similar Palermo 2 night: Hotel Politeama or similar

DAY 1:

Arrival in Rome (20 km)

Welcome to Rome’s Fiumicino airport from where you will be transferred to your first class hotel in Rome where you will spend our first 3 nights.

DAY 4:

return to Marina Grande where you will board the ferry back to Sorrento.

Dinner at hotel and overnight B, L, D

(approx 275 km)

DAY 6:

Rome - Naples Pompei - Sorrento

After breakfast, you head south to Naples, a city of many faces, colours, flavours and traditions. Upon arrival in Naples your local guide will take you for a walking tour of DAY 2: the historic centre to admire the Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Gallery of Umberto I Today, the Eternal City will asand the San Carlo Opera House. tonish you! Walking through its You then head to Pompeii and streets is like travelling back in time, between the ancient Roman enjoy a short visit to a coral and cameo factory. Lunch in a typical ruins, monuments, marvellous restaurant followed by a visit of squares, fountains, gardens and the excavation of this site rendered villas as well as temples and immortal by the catastrophic churches of all ages - each one eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The revealing stunning paintings, statexcavations are the only archaeoues and altars. With your guide you logical site that can show us daily will enjoy the “Discovering Rome” life in a Roman town. At the end of walking tour. The tour will stop in the day you proceed to Sorrento, Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Farnese, a charming town of the Sorrentine Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Peninsula famous for the cultivaFountain, Spanish steps. Rest of tion of oranges, lemons and olive the day at leisure to explore further trees. Arrival in your hotel in Sorthe beauty of Rome. B rento where you will be accommodated for the next 2 nights. Dinner DAY 3: at hotel and ovenight B L D

Rome

Rome

Today you will be transferred by coach from your hotel for an extensive guided visit of the breathtaking Basilica of St.Peter’s and Vatican Museum. In the morning you will attend the Papal audience (when available). Today’s lunch will be at a local restaurant. In the afternoon you will visit the famous Vatican Museums, including Michelangelo’s unique Sistine Chapel. B L

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DAY 5:

Sorrento - Capri Sorrento

Today you take the ferry and sail to the beautiful island of Capri, arriving in Marina Grande. Once on the island you will visit the Blue Grotto (weather permitting), the Augustus gardens and stop at the famous Piazzetta.

A minibus will take you to Anacapri.

After lunch in Anacapri, you will

Sorrento - Ship from Naples to Palermo

Today you have a day of leisure in Sorrento or you can go to the Amalfi coast at a supplement. In the evening you transfer to Naples for your overnight mini cruise to Palermo.

The Amalfi coast is one of the most fascinating in the world for its landscape. During the first part of the day by coach you pass the famous and romantic Positano.

Then you arrive at Amalfi with its centre dominated by the impressive staircase and the facade of the Duomo, famous for its cloister and museum. You continue by coach, to Ravello, about 300 meters above the sea, where the time available will be dedicated to lunch and the discovery of the medieval village.

Return to Sorrento following the Chiunzi valley road and the motorway, after an unforgettable day. B DAY 7:

Palermo - Taormina

Arrive in Palermo port and transfer to your first class hotel in Taormina. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. D DAY 8:

Savoca-Forza D’agrò (approx 65 km)

Departure to Savoca where you will visit the ‘Bar Vitelli’, the

famous bar used by Francis Ford Coppola as the location to shoot the film “The Godfather”. After a short guided tour of the Trimarchi Palace you head to the wine cellar where you will taste the house wine accompanied by little typical Sicilian appetizers. This is followed by the lunch under the pergola of the bar - you will sit in the original setting of the film and enjoy 1/2 crostone and 1/2 muffittuni, drink a glass of Corvo wine, mineral or natural water and 1 cannolo. Not far from Savoca you visit another traditional Sicilian location, Forza D’Agrò, also made famous famous to the film “The Godfather”. Free time to explore before going back to the hotel. Overnight. B, D DAY 9:

Montalbano Elicona - Palermo (approx 270 km)

Departure to Montalbano Elicona, a country village which became famous in 2015 for being recognized as one of the most beautiful “Borghi” in Italy. Here you can enjoy a walk through the alleys before reaching the Castle Svevo-Aragonese and its Byzantine style Chapel, in which the remains of the alchemist, doctor, reformer and sometimes heretic Arnaldo da Villanova are preserved. He used to come to Montalbano together with Federico II. Symbols of the Stone Ages can also be seen at Montalbano in the form of megaliths, situated on the Argimusco Plateau, which probably in the past were

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The price includes:

Price does not include:

11 nights with bed & breakfast in first class hotels as per program (3 nights in Rome, 2 night in Sorrento, + 1 minicruise from Naples to Palermo, 2 nights in Palermo,4 nights in Taormina)

City tax where due

6 dinners and 4 light lunch in Sicily Motorcoach as per program

Palermo

Corleone

Transfer on arrival day from Fiumicino airport and departure day to Catania airport.

Montalbano Elicona

Petralia Ganci

Corleone–San Giuseppe Jato Piana Degli Albanesi (approx 25 km)

In the morning you travel to Corleone – the hometown of Don Corleone and the area known in

Porter services Tips, extras and personal expenses Anything else not included in section”The price includes”.

Tasting of typical local products where indicated

Optional excursion to Noto-Syracuse euro 35,00

Taormina

Tour escort as per program

Optional excursion to Amalfi coast: supplement euro 39,00

Catania

Noto

DAY 10:

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)

Savoca

Siracusa

used to celebrate rituals or to study the stars and nature. A stop in Montalbano Elicona is like a step back in time to the Middle ages.

On to Palermo for a walking tour of the the old city followed by a traditional Sicilian dinner in the “Antica Focacceria San Francesco”, famous for its owner who used to fight the mafia and rejected the request of the “Pizzo” [protection money]. For several years the Focacceria was protected and under police surveillance . Here you will taste panelline, crocchette, arancinette, focaccina with milza, Milk-crocchetta, a piece of sfincione (sicilian pizza), caponata, a portion of Pasta alla Norma or anelletti al forno and a little cannolo.

Overnight in the hotel in Palermo. B

Drinks with meals

the first half of the 20th century for mafia activity. Nowadays you can see that Corleone is a normal city where young people have established a cooperative to farm organic products on land that had once been confiscated by the mafia. These products can be bought, to keep alive a symbol in the fight against the mafia.

After a guided walking tour with a guide of Corleone to discovery all the history of Mafia you will have a light lunch. After lunch you go to San Giuseppe Jato, another place with a strong mafia history due to its alliance with the mafia of Corleone. Here lived the man who ordered the killing of Judge Falcone in the highway coming back from the airport of Palermo in 1992. Afterwards we drive to Piana degli Albanesi, a old Albanian colony, where the people still today speak Albanian. Here you can taste the sweet Cannolo Siciliano. At the end of the tour back to the hotel in Palermo and overnight. B L

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DAY 12:

Polizzi GenerosaCastellana SiculaPetralia-Ganci

Time for leisure or Optional Excursion Noto - Syracuse

(approx 240 km)

(approx. 300 Km)

Tour through the mountains in the “lung” of Sicily - so called due to the variety of plants and trees which you will discover in this part of the “unknown” Sicily.

First you will stop in Polizzi Generosa with its small streets from where many famous people originate such as Martin Scorsese and Domenico Dolce (of D&G) Your journey continues passing villages such as Castellana Sicula, Petralia Sottana until we arrive at Gangi, the most beautiful Italian “Borgo” of 2014 with it’s castle and cathedral. Ganci is also known for Cesare Mori, a prefect who in the past used to fight against the Mafia organization that once operated in the area. He was nicknamed as the “Iron Prefect” due to his rough manners and tough attitude against the mafiosi. On to the hotel in Taormina area for dinner and overnight. B D

You are free to relax and explore the city, swim and relax by the beach or opt to join the full day excursion to Noto and Syracuse. Noto, jewel of Sicilian Baroque, is in the UNESCO world heritage list for its beautiful baroque churches and “palazzi”. The visit takes us through the historical centre of the town seeing the main monuments such as the cathedral, the Santa Chiara church, Palazzo Ducezio and the Via Nicolaci – a road famous for the yearly Infiorata-flower festival. On to Syracuse, one of the most interesting archaeological sites of the island. Guided tour at the Archeological Park, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysus, the Cave of the Cordari, Island of Ortigia - the original ancient nucleus of the city with its stunning cathedral.

Overnight in Taormina area. B D DAY 13:

Taormina Beach

Breakfast at Hotel. Free time at leisure and transfer to Catania airport. B

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thedral. Afterwards you make

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temples and the Greek Acropo-

Palermo

a visit to Monreale - famous for

lis. On to Agrigento. Overnight.

Arrive in Palermo airport and

its Cathedral with Byzantine

transfer to your first class hotel.

mosaics depicting Christ Pan-

Dinner and overnight in the

creator and its Cloister. In the

Erice - Trapani - Selinunte Agrigento

hotel. D

afternoon there is an optional

DAY 2:

Palermo - Monreale Optional: Monte Pellegrino Mondello

excursion to Monte Pellegrino with its spectacular views of

(approx. 210 km)

Breakfast in your hotel followed by a visit to Erice, the medieval

town on the summit of Monthe city, the surrounding moun- te San Giuliano. Here you can tains and the ocean and the admire the Norman Castle and sanctuary of Saint Rosalia, the

the cathedral. Stop at a bakery

patron of the city. Goethe once

B,D DAY 4:

Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Taormina Beach (approx. 250 km) Breakfast in your hotel. In the morning visit of Agrigento and

(approx. 50 km)

described Monte Pellegrino as

shop to taste the typical almond guided tour of the Valley of Temples, where you can admire pastry of Erice. Your tour con-

After breakfast you begin with

the most beautiful promonto-

tinues to Trapani - the ancient

the Temple of Juno, the Temple

Dreapanum - with its medieval

of Concorde, one of the best

a half-day guided tour of Paler- ry in the world. You continue mo, the regional and provincial

to the small fishing village of

capital of Sicily. You start the

Mondello, with its wonderful

district situated on the headland preserved doric temples in the whole greek world, the Temple pointing out to the sea.

visit in the old part of the city

beach, where you will have

In the afternoon visit of the

with the Royal Palace, the

free time . Overnight in hotel at

Palatina Chapel and the Ca-

Palermo. B,D

archaeological park of Selinunte Castor and Pollux. The tour continues to Piazza Armerina that contains the ruins of the

of Ercules and the Temple of

in the afternoon, including a short break to have a tasting of typical Sicilian food such as olive patĂŠ, olives, marmelades and wine. Following this you will have a guided tour of the Villa Romana del Casale, famous for the most beautiful collection of late-Roman mosaics, and the city with its Cathedral. Travel to Taormina beach, where you will arrive in the late afternoon.

Overnight B,D

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Price per person in double/twin bedded room:

7

€ 1.310,00

DAYS

Reduction per person in double/twin bedded room in tourist class hotels euro: € 340,00 Single room supplement: € 199,00

6 NIGHTS

€ 1.310

Ar: Dep:

Palermo Catania

Cefalù Trapani

Erice

Palermo

Taormina Catania

Agrigento

Piazza Armerina Siracusa

DAY 5:

Taormina Beach Etna - Taormina (approx. 130 km)

Breakfast in your hotel. Morning excursion to Mt. Etna, Sicily’s highest peak and the most active volcano in Europe. The territory surrounding the volcano constitutes the “Park of Etna”, one of the largest protected areas in Italy characterized by an astonishing a variety of vegetation and landscapes that we pass through before arriving at the “ Silvesti Craters” (about 1.900 mt). From here you will have the option to continue the excursion by jeep. Stop at a local beekeepers’ to taste quality honey and have a wine tasting and learn how it is produced.

In the afternoon you will visit Taormina, situated on a rocky plateau on the slopes of the steeply dropping Monte Tauro, dominating the Ionian coast from Capo Sant’Andrea to Capo Taormina. Possibility, to visit the Greek-Roman theatre, the 2nd

largest classical theatre in Sicily.

Overnight. B, D DAY 6:

Taormina Beach Noto - Siracusa (approx. 300 km)

Breakfast in your hotel. The full day excursion bgins with the first stop in Noto to discover examples of beautiful baroque architecture in Sicily. On to Syracuse, one of the most interesting archaeological sites of the island.

Guided tour at the Archeological Park, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysus,, the Cave of the Cordari, Island of Ortigia, the most ancient nucleus of the city with its stunning cathedral. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Overnight. B,D

Tour Start Date

Tour End Date

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09.04 16.04 23.04 30.04 07.05 14.05 21.05 28.05 04.06 11.06 18.06 25.06 02,07 10.06 17.06 24.09 01.10 08.10 15.10 22.10 29.10

Guaranteed tours in blue The price includes:

Price does not include:

6 nights with half-board (breakfast and dinner) in first class hotels as per program (2 nights in Palermo, 1 night in Agrigento, and 3 nights in Taormina)

City tax where due

Transfer on arrival day from Palermo airport and departure day to Catania airport

Drinks with meals Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section "The price includes") Porter services

Motorcoach for the whole duration of the tour

Tips, extras and personal expenses

Tour escort as per program

Anything else not included in section"The price includes".

Tasting of typical local products where indicated

Optional excursion to Mt. Pellegrino and Mondello (Euro 35,00)

DAY 7:

Taormina Beach Breakfast at Hotel. Free time at leisure.

The day ends with a transfer to Catania airport . It is time to say ARRIVEDERCI!

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TEMPLES, TASTES & TRADITIONS OF COSA NOSTRA’S SICILY

First class Hotels Roma 2 nights: Hotel Gioberti or similar Sorrento 1 night: Hotel Europa Palace or similar 1 night mini cruise: from Naples to Palermo Palermo 4 nights: Hotel Centrale Palace or similar Taormina: Villa Diodoro or similar

DAY 1:

Arrival in Rome (approx. 20 km)

Welcome to Rome’s Fiumicino airport from where you will be transferred to your first class hotel in Rome where you will spend your first 2 nights.

DAY 2:

Rome

Today, the Eternal City will astonish you! Walking through its streets is like travelling back in time, between the ancient Roman ruins, monuments, marvellous squares, fountains, gardens and villas as well as temples and churches of all ages - each one revealing stunning paintings, statues and altars. With our guide we will enjoy the “Discovering Rome” walking tour. The tour will stop in Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Farnese, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps.

Rest of the day at leisure to explore further the beauty of Rome. B

head to Pompeii and enjoy a short visit to a coral and cameo factory. Lunch in a typical restaurant followed by a visit of the excavation of this site rendered immortal by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The excavations are the only archaeological site that can show us daily life in a Roman town.

At the end of the day we proceed to Sorrento, a charming town of the Sorrentine Peninsula famous for the cultivation of oranges, lemons and olive trees. Arrival in your hotel in Sorrento. Dinner at hotel and ovenight B L D DAY 4:

Sorrento - Ship from Naples to Palermo

Today you have a day of leisure in Sorrento or you can go to the Amalfi coast at a supplement. In the evening you transfer to Naples for your overnight mini cruise to Palermo.

The Amalfi coast is one of the most fascinating in the world for its landscape, it ‘s an unique DAY 3: opportunity to iexperience the unforgettably breathtaking views protected by UNESCO. It is a stretch of coastline famous (approx. 275 km) around the world for its natural After breakfast, you head south to beauty,The Amalfi Coast is known Naples, a city of many faces, colfor its diversity : each of the towns ours, flavours and traditions. Upon on the coast has its own charm arrival in Naples your local guide will and its traditions. During the take you for a walking tour of the first part of the day by coach we historic centre to admire the Piazza pass the famous and romantic del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, Positano. Weather permitting, the Gallery of Umberto I and the we will make a stop halfway with San Carlo Opera House. You then the possibility to buy drink and

Rome - Naples Pompeii - Sorrento

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admire the local pottery in Conca dei Marini. Then we arrive at Amalfi with its centre dominated by the impressive staircase and the facade of the Duomo, famous for its cloister and museum. Not to be missed - the opportunity to admire the coastline from the sea and photograph every single detail in this magnificent shoreline shaped over centuries by wind and sea and rich in natural caves.

We continue by coach, to Ravello, about 300 meters above the sea, where the time available will be dedicated to lunch and the discovery of the medieval village. In this delightful little town you can visit the Cathedral of St. Pantaleone , a beautiful Romanesque church The landscape is very beautiful with the mountains in the background, and out at sea you can admire the Li Galli islands and in the distance the isle of Capri. Return to Sorrento following the Chiunzi valley road and the motorway, after an unforgettable day. B DAY 5:

Palermo

Arrive in Palermo port and transfer to your first class hotel in Palermo.

Dinner and overnight in the hotel. D DAY 6:

Palermo - Monreale - (optional tour to Cefalù) - Palermo (approx. 20 km)

After breakfast enjoy a morning tour of Palermo, a city full of

character, with many important sights such as Quattro Canti – a splendid example of Spanish Baroque architecture - the Palace of the Normans and its superb Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral, and the famous Benedictine Abbey of Monreale. Here you will admire a 12th century cathedral, housing a fine mosaics representation of the Old and New Testaments. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or alternatively take an optional tour with your tour guide to the picturesque fishing village of Cefalù (*).

In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in a specially chosen restaurant. Overnight B D DAY 7:

Palermo - Corleone Palermo (approx. 120 km)

After breakfast at your hotel this day is dedicated to one of the famous social phenomena in Sicily.

Departing in the morning you head to the inland of Sicily and specifically to the area of Corleone, known for being the place where Mafia phenomena was born but also known nowadays for being the place where Mafia is firmly fought against. First you have the opportunity to participate in a cooking lesson learning how to prepare some of the most genuine and traditional Sicilian dishes. After the cooking lesson, enjoy lunch.

After lunch, one of the inhabitants of Corleone, born in the UK, will present a fascinating discussion on the topic of the Sicilian Mafia – a

Price per person in double/twin bedded room:

12

€ 2.033,00

DAYS

Single room supplement: € 625,00

11 NIGHTS

€ 2.033

Ar: Dep:

Roma

Rome Catania

Naples

Palermo

Marsala

Tour End Date

04.04 18.04 25.04 02.05 09.05 16.05 30.05 13.06 05.09 12.09 19.09 26.09 03.10 10.10

15.04 29.04 06.05 13.05 20.05 27.05 10.06 24.06 16.09 23.09 30.09 07.10 14.10 21.10

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Sorrento

Trapani

Tour Start Date

Monreale

Taormina

Corleone Catania Agrigento

Siracusa

fascinating insight into the origins of the Mafia and the way Corleone inhabitants have managed to eliminate organized crime. Back to Palermo. Overnight. B L DAY 8:

Palermo - Segesta - Marsala - Trapani Palermo (approx. 275 km)

Buffet breakfast at your hotel and journey to Segesta, a large archaeological zone, with a magnificent Doric Temple, 420 B.C to 430 B.C., located within a beautiful and natural setting that ranks as one of the best-preserved Greek architectural sites. Continue to the sea town of Marsala, re-discovered in the 18th century by English merchant John Woodhouse and known for its sweet wines. Visit a wine cellar and sample some Marsala during a special wine tasting session. Drive along Trapani’s coastline and stop for a special Sicilian lunch in a restaurant and return to Palermo. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at hotel BLD

DAY 9:

The price includes:

Price does not include:

10 nights with bed & breakfast in first class hotels as per program (2 nights in Rome, 1 night in Sorrento, 4 nights in Palermo, 3 nights in Taormina) + 1 minicruise from Naples to Palermo

City tax where due

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price Transfer on arrival day from Fiumici- includes”) no airport and on departure day to Porter services Catania airport.

Tips, extras and personal expenses 3 dinners in hotels, 3 dinners at local restaurants and 3 light lunches Optional excursion to Amalfi coast: supplement euro 39,00 Tasting of typical local products where indicated Anything else not included in section”The price includes”.

Tour escort Motorcoach as per program DAY 10:

Palermo - Agrigento Taormina - Mount Etna - Taormina - Taormina (approx. 350 km) (optional tour Buffet breakfast at your hotel and to Savoca, Forza depart for Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of d’Agrò) the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the valley, dating back to the 5th century B.C. The poet Pindar described the site “as the most beautiful city built by mortal men”, The Doric style temples, all constructed within a century, face east, a standard criteria for both Greek and Roman temples so the statue of the god housed in each temple faced the rising sun. The best temple is that of Concordia (similar in design to the Partenon in Athens) which is an almost perfectly preserved condition. Your local guide will highlight the history and architecture of Concordia and of the other temples that are part of this archaeological treasure-trove. After visiting the Valley of the Temples, resume travel to Taormina, where you arrive in the evening in time for an enjoyable and relaxing dinner at your hotel. B D

Drinks with meals

(approx. 70 km)

Buffet breakfast at hotel and morning walking tour of Taormina’s charming city center includes the Greek/Roman amphitheatre, with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Enjoy the excursion to Mount Etna, till 1800 meters and visit the Sylvester Craters where you can enjoy the best views, as you drive through the fertile slopes and villages that sit on ancient volcanic eruptions. On the way back to Taormina, we offer a once in a lifetime experience. You may take an optional “Godfather” tour (*) featuring the authentic villages chosen by Francis Coppola for most of the scenes in the Godfather movies. This is a good way to explore the real untouched Sicilian countryside, local lifestyle and culture. Tonight you may expe-

rience dinner on your own in one of the many colourful restaurants of Taormina. B DAY 11:

Taormina - Siracusa - Taormina (approx. 240 km)

Buffet breakfast at your hotel followed by an included excursion to Syracuse. A guided tour of this venerable city highlights the Archaeological Park, Greek Theater, Latomia del Paradiso and Cave of Dyonisius’ Ear. This evening savor a special Sicilian dinner with wine in a restaurant characteristic of this region. B D DAY 12:

Transfer to the airport (approx. 70 km)

Buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer to Catania airport for your return flight home. B (*) Optional excursion bookable and payable locally subject to minimum number.

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RACE BIKE ON LAKE GARDA The 5 buildings of the Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort blend perfectly with the surrounding landscape due to their bright and warm Mediterranean architecture and their unobtrusive yet refined design. The Resort extends over 40,000 sqm and is only 1.8 km away from Bardolino’s centre, a comfortable 15 minute walk along the lakeside or a short, free ride in the hotel’s shuttle bus.

The complex has an ample reception area, 6 lifts, a garage with 200 parking spaces, a bar, generous common spaces, terraces, gardens, 5 pools, 3 restaurants and a myriad of other amenities to guarantee an unforgettable holiday.

The hotel boasts a thermal spa with softly purifying, oligomineral water, a well-equipped wellness centre, saunas and a steam bath as well as indoor and outdoor pools with hydromassage. Our fitness centre proposes various fitness classes and individual training sessions with our personal trainer, on request. The hotel also includes one of the most extensive Ayurvedic centres in Italy with highly qualified and competent staff in the field of nutrition and natural cures. Furthermore, the Resort has a well-equipped conference area and an ample terrace with lake view. Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort offers at the same time ample spaces and a comfortable and cozy atmosphere and meets any requirements and highest standards all year-round.

passing through the wonderful town of Lazise and in a short Arrival on Lake time reaches Peschiera del Garda Garda From here the route heads into (approx 30 km) Arrival in Verona airport. Transfer the morenic hills of the Lugana wine area. The network of cycle to your first class hotel Caesius paths run throughout the area Thermae Spa in Bardolino on - noted as being the site of the Lake Garda end of the second Italian war Day 2: of Independance and the birth South Garda Tour of the International Red Cross (approx 87 km) - passing through the towns of San Martino della Battaglia Departing from Hotel Caesius , and Solferino and arriving at the route follows the lake road Day 1:

Desenzano.

Rejoining the coastal road on the Brescian side of the lake, the route passes through small lakeside villages untill arriving at the elegant town of Salò and the picturesque villages of the Gardone Riviera, finally reaching Toscolano /Maderno. From here the group boards the ferry, crossing the lake and disembarking in historic Torri del Benaco, located on the Veronese shore, for the last 10km ride back to Bardolino. B

Day 3:

Verona and Valpolicella Tour (approx 70 km)

Departing from Hotel Caesius the route through the hilly vineyards heads into the hinterland. The undulating hills lead to Piovezzano and from here the cycle pathway is taken, running alongside the Biffis canal . Arriving at the town of Bussolengo the route heads down along the banks of the River Adige close to Pescantina , and in a short time Verona is reached.

After a stop in the city centre, the tour continues on the opposite bank of the River Adige until the town of Parona is reached - the start of the fabulous world famous Valpolicella area reknown for its wines (Valpolicella Classico , Amarone and Ripasso ) and its quarries of Verona Red Marble. The route offers an itinerary rich in panoramic views and ancient country hamlets all the way to the town of Affi, from where - passing through ancient vineyards of the Bardolino wine area - the hotel is reached. B Day 4:

Adige Tour (approx 89 km)

Departing from the Hotel Caesius vi ews of the lake are

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Price per person in double/twin bedded room:

7

Starting from € 1.414,00

DAYS

Single room supplement: € 180,00

6 NIGHTS

€ 1.414

Tour Start Date

Tour End Date

03.04 29.04 15.09 09.10

09.04 05.05 21.09 15.10

€ 1.414,00 € 1.648,00 € 1.726,00 € 1.414,00

Guaranteed tours in blue

Ar:

Verona

Dep:

Verona

The price includes::

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure from and to Verona airport

Tourist tax where due

6 nights with bed and breakfast in first class hotels as per programme (in Hotel Caesius Thermae spa) Bike tour guide.

Lake Garda Verona

Bike rental, helmets, bike delivery at the hotel, pedals with clips (if required need to be booked in advance)

Porter services Tips, extras and personal expenses Anything else not included in section "The price includes".

at Borghetto - classified as one

Mincio Tour

of the most beautiful hamlets

The first part of the tour is a gentle ascent through the vineyard into the hinterland. In a short South Monte Baldo covered hills of Bardolino. A gentime the town of Caprino is tle undulating ride between the and The Lake (approx 70 km ) reached followed by Rivoli typical olivegroves and vineyards Veronese - the theatre of bitter The first part of the itinerary pre- of the area leading to Peschiera battles between forces of the sents an ascent from the shores del Garda. The route follows Austro-Hungarians and Franof Lake Garda up to San Zeno di the ancient walls of the fortified co-Piemontese. For decades Montagna ( gradient 620 mts in town before arriving at the banks this was the frontier with the of the River Mincio, the only 14 kms). Arriving at San Zeno di Austrian Empire as the many Montagno, fabulous views can be outflow river from Lake Garda . the bicycle and walking path is spectacular Austrian forts that enjoyed overlooking the central are still visible testify. In this part of the lake, before beginning totally flat and runs alongside the banks of the river at the foot of area ,aptly named ‘The land the enjoyable descent down of Forts’ , the route quickly the road with hairpin bends that the morenic hills of the south of Lake Garda, Taking in the varied runs along the banks of the reaches the shores of the lake River Adige - the second major close to the village of Castelleto. river flora and fauna on route, the Italian river - and upwards The route continues to Malcesine Salionze dam is crossed to arrive through ancient hamlets such , one of the most beautiful towns as Rivalta, Belluno Veronese, on the lake. Dominated by the Scaligero Castle, Malcesine is a Avio and Sabbionara (famous for its mediaeval castle - one of typical town with narrow lanes once inhabited by families of the oldest fortifications in the Trentino area). Having reached fishermen. Nowadays it is a place vistied by many tourists. After a the hamlet of Pilcante, the route crosses the Adige to begin stop in the town the return route the return on the opposite bank begins along the eastern shore of of river. The gateway to the Val- the lake , called the Olive Riviera due to the infinite number of cenpolicella is reached through a narrow gorge and from here the turies-old olive groves that can return to the lake and Bardolino be admired at the foot of Monte Baldo. B begins. B Day 5:

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section "The price includes")

Day 6:

(approx 67 km) left behind with a gentle ascent

Drinks with meals

in Italy. The famous Visconteo Bridge once formed part of the fortifications together with the Scaligera Fortress which, located in the nearby town of Valeggio Sul Mincio, still today dominates the area. A brief ascent leads to Valeggio Sul Mincio from where the return route begins through countryside rich in agriculture, along minor roads to reach Salionze. Castenuovo del Garda and Colà di Lazise before returning to the hotel. B DAY 7:

Today you will transfer to the Verona airport for your return flight . B

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VENICE-FLORENCE

BY BICYCLE

DAY 1:

you will take the ferry to Lido

will lead you through fertile

unique flora and fauna. Riding

Arrival In Venice

and the bicycle via Pellestrina,

fields, melon plantations, and

your bike on a dam, you will

with stunning views of the sea,

tranquil villages to Adria, a

feel like cycling straight through

small, friendly town with lots of

the water while flamingos are

charm. Founded by the Etrus-

nesting only a few metres away

(approx 10 km)

Arrival at Venice airport. Transfer to Chioggia: A quiet little town, reminiscent of the Venetian to your hotel in Mestre, located on the mainland close to Venice

naval supremacy, where you can cans due to its proximity to the

with excellent bus links to the

take a rest in one of the typical

lagoon city. B

fish restaurants. Tonight, you will the branched channels, narrow

DAY 2:

Mestre/Venice - Chioggia/ Sottomarina (approx. 35 km)

After the morrning Tour Infor-

rivers Adige and Po, nowadays

stay in Chioggia/Sottomarina,

streets, cosy cafes, and friendly

where there is a wide sandy

people attract many visitors. B

beach. B DAY 3:

Chioggia/ Sottomarina - Adria

rides (tickets not included in the tour price, approx € 3,-) you will reach the Adriatic Sea. There are wide beaches on the way

DAY 4:

to Ravenna, where you will be

Adria - Comacchio

enchanted by the art and culture

(approx. 65 km)

You will cycle a short part of

mation Meeting you will cycle

(approx. 50 km)

today’s route along the longest

on the bike path over the Liberty

On quiet roads you will cycle

river in Italy, the river Po. Then,

Bridge to Venice. Afterwards,

back to the river Adige, which

one of its branches, called Po di

of the port city. B DAY 6:

Ravenna Brisighella

Goro, will lead you right through

(approx. 55 km)

its delta towards the sea. Per-

The foothills of the Apennines

haps you want to cool off in the

form gently rolling hills which

Adriatic Sea before you get to

change the landscape. Even

the charming town of Comac-

earlier, on the edge of the vast

chio? Magnificent palaces,

plains, you will get to Faenza -

ornate churches and numerous

an enchanting little city where

bridges still bear witness to the prosperity once gained by salt production. B

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from you. After two short ferry

world-famous ceramics are produced. The artists will be happy to let you watch while they are

DAY 5:

painting the artefacts. Now it is

Comacchio Ravenna

not far to Brisighella - an idyllic, medieval village, overlooked by

(approx. 65 km)

the Rocca Veneziana and the

The first half of the day’s bike

Torre Orologgio. Tranquillity and

tour is dedicated to the natu-

pure relaxation are waiting for

ral park “Delta del Po” with its

the cyclists. B

Basic price per person in double room in bed & breakfast:

8

€ 905,00 (Season 1) € 950,00 (Season 2) € 980,00 (Season 3)

DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Surcharge single room: € 225,00

€ 905

Rental bike (21 or 7 gears): € 82,50 Electric bike: € 187,00 Category: 3*** and 4**** hotels

Guaranteed tours: Tour start day: every Saturday 09.04. - 08.10 Season 1: 09.04. - 16.04.

25.09. - 08.10.

Season 2: 17.04. - 07.05.

26.06. - 20.08.

11.09. - 24.09.

Venice

Ar:

Florence

Dep:

Season 3: 08.05. - 25.06.

21.08. - 10.09.

Venice

VENICE Florence

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfer on arrival and departure

Tourist tax where payable

Overnight stays at the listed hotels

Drinks with meals

Breakfast buffet or ample breakfast

Luggage transfer between hotels

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)

Excellently planned routes

Porter services

Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)

Tips, extras and personal expenses

Personal tour information

Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

EUROBIKE signposting 24-hours ticket for Venice public transportation (bicycle tickets not included, approx € 3,-) Train journey from Brisighella to Borgo San Lorenzo incl. bike FLORENCE

GPS tracks available Service hotline for the duration of the tour.

DAY 7:

Brisighella - Florence (approx. 35 km + Train Journey) The day starts with a wonderful train journey through the wild mountain world of the Apennines to Borgo San Lorenzo.

Today, you will cycle up two short climbs. Your reward will be a fantastic descent via Fiesole to Florence, the history-charged capital of Tuscany. B DAY 8:

Today you will transfer to Florence airport for your return flight. B

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FLORENCE-ROME

BY BICYCLE

DAY 1:

and gold. With your bike you will

to Perugia. Stroll through one

you can enjoy a vertiginous view

Arrival in Florence

cycle on beautiful trails through

of the nicest shopping streets

of the Tessino Canyon, Mount

(approx. 15 km)

the vast plains of the Val di Chia- of Italy to the Cathedral of San

Arrival in Florence airport. Trans- na, constantly accompanied by the silhouetted hills of southern fer to your first class hotel in Florence area.

Tuscany. You will pass Cortona

Tour briefing and distribution

and finally arrive at Lake Trasim-

of the rental bikes. Visit of the

eno, the battlefield of Hannibal

beautiful centre of Florence

against the Romans. Enjoy the

recommended. B

beautiful view of picturesque

capital will fascinate you! B DAY 4:

Perugia - Assisi (approx. 30 km )

DAY 6:

Spoleto - Narni (approx. 45 km)

Between mountains, accompanied by the beautiful country-

After having crossed the river

side, you will cycle to Terni and

Tiber, it is only a few kilometres

further to Narni. If you want to

by bike to the birthplace of St.

spoil yourself - Terni is known

Francis of Assisi. However, be-

for its excellent pastries and for

fore you cycle up to the mystical

having the most creative cuisine

city, you will take a trip to one

(approx. 35 km)

of the region! Narni and its me-

of the most beautiful sanctu-

You will cycle along the lake to

dieval streets will take you back

In the morning, you will take the

aries of Umbria: Santa Maria

Torricella. From there you will

to ancient times. B

train to Arezzo. There, you can

degli Angeli! In Assisi, you can

visit the beautiful churches and

continue through open fields,

immerse yourself in the colourful DAY 7 :

palaces of the city of antiquities

rolling hills and idyllic places

world of medieval frescoes by

DAY 2:

Florence Passignano sul Trasimeno

(approx. 60 km by bike + train journey)

Lake Trasimeno. Tonight, you will spend the night in Passignano. B DAY 3:

Passignano sul Trasimeno - Perugla

Giotto. B DAY 5:

Assisi - Spoleto (approx. 60 km )

Your way leads you along the foot of the mighty Mount Subasio to the still entirely preserved medieval town Spello. Afterwards, you will continue through the Valle Umbra to Spoleto.

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Luco, and the Rocca Albornoz

Lorenzo, the Palazzo dei Priori, or (papal fortress). B the Arco Etrusco... the Umbrian

Narni - Rome

(approx. 60 km + train journey) In the middle of the green heart of Umbria, you will pass huge mountains until you reach Calvi, the last major town of this region. You can still enjoy the quiet and solitude of the Sabine mountains before you take the train to immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Rome. B

Cities, such as Montefalco, Trevi,

DAY 8:

and Campello can be seen on

Today you will transfer to the

the surrounding hills. From the

Rome airport for your return

more than 80 m high aqueduct

flight. B

Basic price per person in double room in bed & breakfast:

8

€ 920,00 (Season 1) € 980,00 (Season 2)

DAYS

Surcharge single room: € 258,00

7 NIGHTS

Rental bike (21 or 7 gears): € 82,50

€ 920

Electric bike: € 187,00 Category: 3*** and 4**** hotels

Guaranteed tours: Tour start day: every Saturday 16.04. - 02.07. and 27.08. - 08.10.

Season 1: 16.04. - 30.04.

25.09. - 08.10 Ar: Dep:

FLORENCE

Season 2: 01.05. - 02.07.

27.08. - 24.09.

Florence Rome

Florence

Rome

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Tourist tax where due

Personal tour information

Drinks with meals

Overnight stays in the selected category

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified

Breakfast buffet or ample breakfast Luggage transfer between hotels Train journey from Florence to Arezzo (with the bike) Train journey from Poggio Mirteto to Rome (without bike, bike delivery in Poggio Mirteto)

in the section “The price includes”) Porter services Tips, extras and personal expenses Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

Excellently planned routes

ROME

Detailed travel information 8route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers) GPS tracks available Service hotline for the duration of the tour

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TUSCANY

NATURE - CULTURE - CHIANTI

DAY 1:

DAY 2:

DAY 3:

Puccini) with stunning views of

Arrival in Florence

Vinci

Montecatini Terme Pisa

the sea and Pisa with its Court

(approx 40 km)

Arrival at Florence airport.

Transfer to your first class hotel in Montecatini In the hotel, you will first get detailed information on the tour and your bikes. Afterwards, we recommend taking a walk in the spa park or taking the historical rack railway train to Montecatini Alto. B

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(approx. 55 km) At the beginning of your tour, you will cycle through the vast plains of the valley Valdenievole, which is characterized by a lot of agriculture. You will continue through the first Tuscan villages, through olive groves to Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo. We recommend visiting the museum in the castle since it is home to one of the largest and most original collections of machines and models of the inventor. Then, you will take quiet roads back to Montecatini Terme. B

of Miracles (“Piazza dei Miracoli”

(approx. 35-70 km)

– Leaning Tower). B

On your way to Lucca, you will

DAY 4:

pass the small, medieval wine

Pisa - Casciana Terme

town of Monte Carlo, where one of the few white wines of Tuscany flourishes. (Alternatively, you can take the train to Lucca).

(approx. 50 km)

First, the bike path leads you along the river Arno. Many fertile fields

A bike ride on the historic city

line your way and you will continue

walls offers magnificent views

your tour through the Pisan hills,

of churches and towers that

on whose gentle slopes sweet

rise above the countless roofs

wines, olives, and juicy peaches

of the city. Afterwards, you will

grow. You will see small medieval continue to Lake Massacciuccoli villages located on the hilltops and (also called Lake of Giacomo

soon you will have reached your

Basic price per person in double room in bed & breakfast:

8

Country hotels

Cat. A

DAYS

(Season 1)

7 NIGHTS

€ 990,00

€ 950,00

(Season 2)

€ 1.020,00

€ 980,00

(Season 3)

€ 1.045,00

€ 1.015,00

€ 990

Surcharge single room: € 240,00 Rental bike (21 or 7 gears): € 82,50 Electric bike: € 187,00

Ar:

Florence

Dep:

Florence

Category Country hotels: Overnight stays in well selected country hotels in Tuscan style. All are located in the outskirts of the towns, centres to be reached easily by public transportation. Every hotel – except Florence – has a swimming pool (opening hours caused by the weather) to relax. In Montecatini Terme and Florence we book our category A 4**** hotels, centrally located.

Category A: well chosen 3*** und 4**** Hotels, with air condition, partly with swimming pool

Florence

Guaranteed tours: Tour start day: Saturday 09.04. - 08.10.

Season 1: 09.04. – 30.04.

11.09. – 08.10.

Season 2: 26.06. – 27.08.

FLORENCE

Season 3: 01.05. – 25.06.

28.08. – 10.09.

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfer on arrival and departure

Tourist tax where payable Drinks with meals

Overnight stays in the selected category Breakfast buffet or ample breakfast Personal tour information Luggage transfer between hotels Excellently planned routes

tower here – and these towers still dominate the townscape. B 6th day: San Gimignano – Siena DAY 5: approx. 50 km Casciana Terme The beautiful Tuscan landscape San Gimignano on today‘s stage makes you (approx. 55 km) forget the small climbs on the Today, you will cycle on beautiroute. Once you reach the small ful trails through vineyards and fortified village of Monteriggioni, rolling hills to San Gimignano. you will feel as if you were in the On your way, you will see images Middle Ages. Today’s highlight of the original Tuscany as they undoubtedly is the architectonic have been painted many times. paradise of Siena. B Just before you reach today’s DAY 7: destination, the silhouettes of the famous medieval towers ap- Siena - Florence pear in front of you. Each aristo- (approx. 50 km) cratic family once had their own The tour takes you into the today’s destination, the spa town Casciana Terme. B

Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important

Optional ticket for the second performance in the arena Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”) Porter services Tips, extras and personal expenses Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

telephone numbers) EUROBIKE signposting Bus transfer Greve – Florence inclusive bike GPS tracks available service hotline for the duration of the tour.

midst of the wide Chianti region.

Only here the world-renowned “Chianti Classico” wine, which is much respected among wine connoisseurs, is grown. The charming wine village of Castellina is on your way to Greve.

Thanks to its famous wine and olive production, it is called the

capital of the Chianti region.

From here you will get back to Florence by bus. B DAY 8:

Today you will transfer to the airport for your return flight . B

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PIEDMONT BASED IN ONE HOTEL

the impressive castle Castello

DAY 1:

Dora Baltea to the south. Soon

lar views. After a short rest in the

ARRIVAL IN ROMANO CANAVESE

you will have reached the beau-

medieval city centre, you will con- di Masino at the beginning of

tifully situated lake Candia. The

tinue your tour to two mountain

the tour (very steep rise for

lake invites you to jump into its

lakes nearby. Time for a swim in

approx. 2 km). If you prefer a

(approx 120 km)

clear water. After a longer climb

their inviting waters. Later, return

Arrival in Milan airport. Transfer

(4 km) you will reach the top of

to your first class hotel in Romano Canavese

more relaxed day trip, you can to your hotel, cycling along the old follow the route over gently the moraine hills from which you Franciscan Road, which was an rolling hills and through small will have a beautiful view of the

important pilgrimage route for the towns with historical churches

The hotel staff will provide you

surrounding area. Along the royal monks to Rome. B

and small castles. You will also

with tour information and rental

wine route you will get back to

have opportunities for swim-

bikes. Afterwards, you still have

your hotel. B

enough time for a walk through the charming town. B

DAY 3:

Ivrea and its Lakes

DAY 4:

Turin and the River Po (approx. 60 km)

DAY 2:

(approx. 50 km)

Lake Candia

Through meadows and fields,

(approx. 40 km)

train to the capital city of Turin.

today’s stage leads you to Ivrea.

Here, not only the great Piazza

Your first bike tour will lead you

The river Dora Baltea has dug a

Vittorio Veneto will impress you.

on attractive trails along the river deep riverbed, offering spectacu-

In the morning, you will take the

There is a lot to be discovered in this lively city. A pretty path

ming and sunbathing at the lake promenade in Viverone.

Later, you will continue your tour through an agricultural landscape. Kiwis, peaches, and grapes are grown right along the bike course. B DAY 6:

The Moraine Hills

along the river Po leads back

(approx. 35 km)

to the north. In Chiavasso, you

Through corn fields, today’s tour

should stop for some time. In

leads you to Castello Pavone. Af-

Chiavasso a small town on the

ter a short climb, you will reach

river Po, with its little sidewalk

the top of the moraine hills.

cafes, where the real Italian

Beautiful views of the valley will lifestyle is lived. The road back to reward you for the for the uphill your hotel leads past the castle climb. Small castles can be seen Castello Mazze, from which the

as you cycle along the royal valley was guarded for centuries. wine route. After an exhilarating B downhill ride, you will reach your DAY 5:

Lake Viverone

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wellness hotel. B DAY 7:

(approx. 40 km)

Today you will transfer to the air-

Very athletic cyclists may visit

port for your returrn flight . B

Basic price per person in double room in bed & breakfast:

7

€ 835,00 (Season 1) € 890,00 (Season 2) € 925,00 (Season 3)

DAYS 6 NIGHTS

Surcharge single room: € 247,00

€ 835

Surcharge – half board (3 x): € 148,00 Surcharge – half board (6 x): € 280,00 Rental bike (21 or 7 gears): € 82,50 Electric bike: € 187,00 Guaranteed tours: Tour start day: daily from 25.03. to 09.10.

Season 1: 25.03. – 17.04.

19.09. – 09.10.

Ar:

Milan

Season 2: 18.04. – 26.06.

29.08. – 18.09.

Dep:

Milan

Season 3: 27.06. – 28.08.

Romano Canavese

Milan

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Tourist tax where payable

6 x overnight stays in Relais Villa Matilde****

Drinks with meals

6 x breakfast buffet Welcome “Aperitivo” Wellness and spa area (The pool is open from approx. 01.06.)

EUROBIKE Signposting Train journey Strambino – Turin, incl. Bike hotel parking spaces free of charge

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified

in the section “The price includes”) Porter services Tips, extras and personal expenses Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.”.

Excellently planned routes Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers) GPS tracks available Service hotline for the duration of the tour.

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PIEDMONT ROUND TRIP

4th day: Saluzzo – Bra (approx.

DAY 1:

Stupinigi which was created by

ARRIVAL IN TURIN

the architect Filippo Juvarra. This 65 km)

“tastefulness” is located. After Barolo you have to manage

Arrival in Milan airport. Transfer

palace was the residence for the Today you will pass the beautiful some hills, but you will be “compensated” with a taste of some palaces of Manta and Costiglfamily of Savoy for many years.

to your first class hotel in Turin

Through parks and along rivers

iole. You should visit Benevagi-

of Italys’ best wine afterwards.

In the evening personal Tour

you continue to Penerolo which

enna – a city with Roman roots

Along the river Tanaro you con-

Briefing and bike distribution.

is famous for its well-known

The first capital of Italy is await-

cavalry school. B

– and its archaeological excava- tinue to Alba (very famous for truffles). B tions. Afterwards you continue

(approx 140 km)

ing you with many places of interest to visit! B

DAY 3:

Pinerolo - Saluzzo

DAY 2:

(approx. 45 km )

Turin - Pinerolo

You cycle on beautiful paths

to Cherasco and Bra which is the DAY 6: gourmets & food- lovers capital. Alba

- Asti

The organisation “Slow Food”

(approx. 40 km)

was founded here. B

Today you cycle in the region

DAY 5:

of Roero. On your way you will see the palaces of Guarene and

(approx. 50 km)

along fruit orchards and vine-

On bike paths and side roads

yards to Cavour with its quaint

Bra -Barolo - Alba

you cycle along the river Po.

fortress “Rocca” – a hill in the

(approx. 50 km)

Make sure to allow time to

middle of flat landscape - before In Pollenzo – also a city with

admire the rococo palace of

reaching medieval Saluzzo. B

Roman roots – the University of

Cisterna – the museum can be visited. Your overnight stay is in Asti which is a very cultural city.

It is famous for its sparkling wine and the rivalry of the Palio. B DAY 7:

Asti - Chieri - Turin

(approx. 45 km + train travel) Your tour leads you on secondary paths and along small rivers back to Turin where you started your tour. On your way, you will see romantic villages. In Chieri grape-laden vines tempt you to have another glass of wine before travelling back to Turin by train. B DAY 8:

Today you will transfer to the airport for your return flight . B

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Basic price per person in double room in bed & breakfast:

8

€ 1.020,00 (Season 1) € 1.075,00 (Season 2) € 1.130,00 (Season 3)

DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Surcharge single room: € 253,00

€ 1.020

Half board surcharge: € 236,00 Rental bike (21 or 7 gears): € 82,50 Electric bike: € 187,00 Category: 3*** and 4**** hotels Guaranteed tours: Tour start day: every Saturday 02.04. – 08.10 Season 1: 02.04. – 23.04.

25.09. – 08.10.

Ar:

Milan

Dep:

Milan

Turin

Season 2: 24.04. – 18.06.

28.08. – 24.09.

Season 3: 19.06. – 27.08.

Milan

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Tourist tax where payable

Overnight stays in the listed category

Drinks with meals

Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast Half board if booked: Minimum three-course dinner

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”) Porter services

Personal welcome briefing

Tips, extras and personal expenses

Luggage transport from hotel to hotel

Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

best elaborated route Detailed travel documents, route cards, way description, sight-seeing, important telephone numbers Welcome aperitif Train Ticket Chieri – Turin incl. bike GPS tracks available Service hotline for the duration of the tour.

35

CINQUE TERRE WALKING TOUR

DAY 1:

Levante. Walking time: approx.

Cinque Terre region for the first

Arrival at Camogli

3 hours. B

time. Walking time: approx. 5.5

(approx 210 km)

Arrival in Milan airport. Transfer

hours. B

to your hotel in Camogli. B

Circular Walk Moneglia

DAY 2:

The walk between Sestri

Circular Walk‚ Heart of Cinque Terre

Circular Walk Portofino

Levante and Moneglia is an

On today’s agenda is the classic

absolute insiders’ tip! Enjoy

tour amongst all Cinque-Terre

unforgettable impressions of

paths: the route between

From Camogli walk to the Gothic monastery San Fruttuoso, located in a secluded bay. Alternatively take a more challenging tour high above the sea or on easier terrain via the foothills of Portofino. Along the path leading from San Fruttuoso enjoy fabulous views over the particularly pretty fishing village of Portofino. Walking time: approx. 4 to 5 hours. B DAY 3:

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DAY 4:

DAY 6:

nature along this remote coastal Monterosso and Corniglia. This scenery with its precipitous

coastal landscape with its old

slopes towards the sea. First you villages and steep vineyards walk across the foothills of Pun- has remained nearly unchanged ta Manara to Riva Trigoso, then

for centuries. Again and again

continue below Monte Moneglia

amazing views of terrraced vine-

into the lovely seaside resort of

yards, lemon and olive groves,

Moneglia. Walking time: approx.

farm houses and colourful

4.5 hours. B

villages unfold in front of you .

DAY 5:

Sestri Levante Levanto

Walking time: approx. 4.5 to 6.5 hours. B DAY 7:

walking from Framura to Bonas-

Circular Walk Portovenere

sola. From here the path leads

The tour from Riomaggiore to

you over a little mountain pass

Portovenere is the final high-

to the pilgrimage church Mon-

onwards to Levanto, your base

light and tops off your week of

tallegro, situated 600 metres

for the next three days. Contin-

walking. Walk leisurely through

Camogli - Sestri Levante

In the morning you start off by

From Rapallo take the bus up

above sea level. Walking at alti- ue along a panoramic path to tude enjoy distant views across Monterosso, a picturesque little

terraced vineyards and pine

the Golf of Tigullio until you

village with colourful houses

turesque little town of Porto-

reach the ancient little town

situated directly overlooking

venere with its multi-coloured

of Chiavari. From here take the

the sea. From the lighthouse on

houses. Weather permitting,

train into the picturesquely

the Punta Mesco enjoy the view

you then take a boat ride along

situated little town of Sestri

of the whole of the impressive

the Cinque-Terre coast back to

forests. Be amazed by the pic-

Monterosso and can spot the walking routes of the past few days from the sea. Walking time: approx. 4.5 hours. B DAY 8:

Today you will transfer to the airport for your return flight. B

8

Basic price per person in double room :

7 NIGHTS

Surcharge single room: € 165,00 (Season 1) € 220,00 (Season 2)

€ 1.225,00 (Season 1) € 1.330,00 (Season 2)

DAYS € 1.225

Category: 1x 2** hotel, 2x 3*** hotel

Guaranteed tours: Tour start day: daily 20.03. - incl. 31.10.

Milan

Ar:

Florence

Dep:

Season 1: 28.03. - incl. 20.04.

09.10. - incl. 31.10.

Season 2: 20.03. - incl. 27.03.

21.04. - incl. 08.10.

Milan

Camogli

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Cinque Terre-Card (required for national park on Day 6), approx. € 8 per person

7x overnight stays as stated above, breakfast included Luggage transfer Detailed route description

Boat trip Portovenere - Monterosso, approx. € 14 per person

Detailed travel and tour documents

Train and bus fares, approx. € 28 per person

Service hotline

Tourist tax where due Drinks with meals Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)

Me

dit er

ra n

ea n

Se a

Porter services Tips, extras and personal expenses Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

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PIEDMONT

DAY 1:

DAY 3:

on’s march through, hence the

Arrival in Alba (approx 180 km)

Treiso - Cravanzana/ Cerreto Langhe

by name ‘Dei Francesci’. Contin-

Arrival in Milan airport. Transfer

On your way to the hamlet

to your first class hotel in Alba

of Canta you walk along the

Welcome to the truffle-metrop-

Rocche di Sette Fratelli, a deep

olis! This medieval town with

gorge situated between gently

its opulent palaces and towers

terraced vineyards. Then you

(city of the one hundred towers’) continue towards Trezzo Tinella invites you to stroll its enchant-

enjoying marvellous panoramic

ing streets. B

views and finally reach the flow-

DAY 2:

Alba - Treiso You comfortably walk along the river Tanaro to Barbareso, the first wine center of your walking tour. In Barbaresco everything revolves around splendid wine, we suggest you sample ‘Barolo’s little brother’ in the Enoteca Regionale located in the converted church San Donato. The route leads you through the typical

top of a hill between the Bormida and Belbo river valleys. In the Middle Ages it was an affluent focal point with three monasteries and today you can marvel at the first truffle grove for tourists in this region. The route leads you along the ridge of a hill in between chestnut- and hazelnut trees down to Cravanzana.

Walking time: approx. 5 hours. B DAY 4:

marvellous views onto sleepy little villages and old ruins, you reach the well-known flower villlage of Bossolasco. Walking time: approx. 4.5 hours. B DAY 5:

Bossolasco Serralunga d’Alba/ Sinio Today the terrain is initially hilly, and walking alongside hazelnut groves you reach the little village

Walking through the vineyards of the best wines in the world you onwards through the Bric della Vacca and vineyards to Roddino. continue your tour to the idyllic village La Morra, best-know as After a short rest at the Church the ‘Balcony of Langhe’. One of St. Mary your next stop is last time enjoy the impressive the medieval farming village of panorama overlooking the entire Sinio. Wine is back! The path Barolo region - on a clear day snakes uphill to the village and the medieval castle of Serralun- you can even see as far as the ga d’Alba. Walking time: approx. Alps and Monte Viso. En route back to Alba you pass the cas5.5 hours. B tles of Verduno and Roddi. WalkDAY 6: ing time: approx. 5 hours. B

Cravanzana/Cerreto Langhe - Bossolasco

picturesque Neive. You spend

From the heart of hazelnut

the night in Treiso, situated in

growing, the route takes you on

the centre of the Langa del

slightly hilly terrain through the

Serralunga d’Alba/ Sinio - Barolo

Barbaresco – a village which

upper Belbo-river valley -well-

Today’s route leads you through

has been popular as a holi-

known for potato growing - via

times. Walking time: approx.

hazelnut groves and wild forests Feisoglio to Niella Belbo. The ar- into the magically situated Monchitectural style of this medieval forte d´Alba. The impressive

4.5 hours. B

village was shaped by Napole-

day destination since Roman

DAY 7:

Barolo - Alba

of Serravalle Langhe. Then

gion along vast vineyards into

landscape of the Langhe re-

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er village of Castino, located on

uing along a range of hills with

can already be seen from afar. In medieval Monforte we recommend a stroll through the little alleyways and a snack in one of the numerous restaurants and wine stores. You continue your tour with fabulous views over the valley to Novello, yet another enchanting gem on your tour through the Piedmont. The day ends in the world-famous wine village of Barolo. Walking time: approx. 4.5 hours. B

campanile and Scrampi palace

DAY 8:

Today you will transfer to the airport for your flight back. B

Basic price per person in double room :

8

€ 985,00 (Season 1) € 1.010,00 (Season 2) € 1,040,00 (Season 3)

DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Surcharge single room: € 208,00

€ 985

Category: 2x 4****-hotel, mid-range hotels and beautiful Italian country houses ‚Agriturismi’ (some featuring a swimming pool) Guaranteed tours: Arrival: Saturday 02.04. - incl. 29.10.

Ar:

Milan

Dep:

Milan

Season 1: 02.04. - incl. 23.04.

26.06. - incl. 20.08.

Season 2: 24.04. - incl. 25.06.

21.08. - incl. 23.09.

Season 3: 24.09. - incl. 29.10.

Milan Alba

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Tourist tax where due

7x overnight stays, breakfast included

Drinks with meals

Wine tasting

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)

Detailed route description

Porter services

Detailed travel and tour documents

Tips, extras and personal expenses

Service hotline

Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

Luggage transfer

39

FROM MERANO TO LAKE GARDA

DAY 1:

DAY 2:

ARRIVAL IN MERANO

From Merano to Nals

(approx 300 km)

venture through apple orchards

Along the Waal paths you

Arrival in Venice airport. Transfer before arriving at an impressive to your first class hotel in Merano waterfall. Soon your trail leads Enjoy the Mediterranean

you through the hills of Tisens –

atmosphere in this wonderful

famous for its chestnuts and up

and cultural town in the heart of

to the historic little church of St.

South Tyrol. Wander around the

Christoph. After hiking through

charming arcades or follow in

beautiful woodland with fantas-

and languages . Into amazing orchards and vineyards. Walking canyons and through idyllic small villages to the pilgrimage time: approx. 5.5 to 6 hrs. B D site of Saint Romedio and past DAY 3: two small sparkling lakes, you From Nals to will soon reach Coredo. Here you Kaltern/Kalterer can enjoy the Italian atmosphere in the middle of the Trentino Lake region. Walking time: approx. 5 Today you can look forward to hrs. B D a fascinating hike on the trail of village in the middle of apple

castles. On interesting and steep roads you walk from fortress to

tic views deep into the Etsch val- fortress admiring diverse historalong the ‘Passer’ esplanade. B D ley you reach Nals, an idyllic little ic architecture. In the afternoon the footsteps of Emperess Sissi

you wander through the region of ‘holes in the ice’, a natural phenomenon which gives you the chance to discover icicles in midsummer. Past the tower of St. George and many more vineyards, you soon reach Lake Kaltern. Walking time: approx. 6 hrs. B D DAY 4:

From Kaltern/ Kalterer Lake to Coredo In the morning you travel to the Mendelpass (saddle of Mendel) by train. Enjoy the phenomenal view before you continue your comfortable walk over the plateau towards Nonstal, marking the border between provinces

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DAY 5:

From Coredo to Andalo During a short train journey you can admire the impressive landscape of the Nonstal, before you begin your walk along the ‘Way of St. James’ up to the airy high plain of the Paganella. The path leads through dense woodland to the foot of the Brenta-Dolomites, before making its way up to Cavedago with its famous triple-arched bridge. Then across the wetland of a karst lake towards today’s final walking destination Andalo. Walking time: approx. 5.5 to 6 hrs. B D DAY 6:

From Andalo to Comano Terme Enjoy the fascinating alpine world of the tall peaks of the Brenta group! A fantastic walking

Basic price per person in double room in bed & breakfast:

8

€ 990,00 (Season 1) € 1.035,00 (Season 2) € 1.090,00 (Season 3)

DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Half board surcharge (6x): € 170,00 Surcharge single room: € 170,00

€ 990

Category: beautiful 3*** hotels and country hotels Guaranteed tours: Arrival: on Saturdays and Sundays from 21.05. to incl. 09.10.

Ar:

Venice

Dep:

Venice

Merano

Season 1: 21.05. to incl. 19.06.

19.09. to incl. 09.10.

Season 2: 20.06. to incl. 17.07.

29.08. to incl. 18.09.

Season 3: 18.07. to incl. 28.08.

Venice

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Train ride from Coredo/Dermulo to Crescino, bus fare: from Lago 7 overnight stays in selected catego- Nembia to Comano, approx. EUR 5 ry, incl. breakfast per person Half board: min. 3-course dinner (6x, not in Riva) Luggage transfer Welcome meeting Mendelpass mountain railway Trentino-Card with numerous inclusive services

Tourist tax where due Drinks with meals Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”) Porter services

Cable car fare Pradel-Molveno (only Tips, extras and personal expenses in the summer season, otherwise Anything else not included in secwalk) tion “The price includes”.

Detailed planned route Detailed route instructions Service hotline

tour leads you into the mountain area of the Pradel. Stop at a Rifugio (mountain cabin) and enjoy a typical Italian snack as well as the impressive view of the surrounding mountain tops. By cable car you go to the banks of the sparkling blue lake Molveno.

From the crystal clear and green tarn Lake Nembia, you continue to Comano Terme by bus, passing woodlands and hilly areas, meandering rivers and numerous small country villages. Walking time: approx. 4 to 6 hrs. B D

meadows of the valley of Lomason. After you climb up to Rifugio Monte San Pietro, where you are presented with a stunning view of Lake Garda. Walk down through winding streets and archways, past stonewalls to the castle of Tenno. On the last few kilometres of your tour you walk through olive groves and Mediterranean cypress vegetation until you reach the goal of your hiking week, the banks of Lake Garda. Walking time: approx. 5 to 6 hrs. B

DAY 7:

DAY 8:

From Comano Terme to Riva del Garda

Today you will transfer to the airport for your return flight . B

At the end of your hiking week you walk through the untouched

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SOUTH TYROLEAN WINE & ALPINE PASTURE TRAIL

DAY 1:

DAY 2:

area teeming with castles - in

Arrival in Merano

Meran - Nals

Nals the 3 castles Stachelburg,

(approx 300 km)

Arrival in Venice airport. Transfer to your first class hotel in Merano.

Discover the countless enchanting corners of Merano during a stroll through this spa town, a favourite place of the Empress Sissi. After a walk through its pergola – lined lanes, relax along the promenade of the raging river Passer. B

The route takes us along the

Schwanburg and Payrsberg

path ‘Marlinger Waalweg’, the

await. Walking time approx. 5.5

longest Waal of South Tyrol into

hours. B

the ‘Apple metropolis’ Lana.

On your way admire marvellous views over Merano and the Etsch valley as far as the awaiting Bolazano. Through deciduous forests you ascend all the way to Tisens, famous for its sweet chestnuts. The second section of Day 2 brings you to an

DAY 3:

Nals – Bozen A wonderful walk past palaces and castles along the high-altitude path with fantastic views.

Part of the way leads you along the 3-castle route into the wellknown wine-growing village of Eppan with its extensive wine growing areas and the characteristic flair of the South Tyrolean wine route. Then a short bus ride into the provincial capital Bolzano. Enjoy the Italian atmosphere in the tree-lined streets and whilst sipping a cappuccino on Waltherplatz square.

Walking time: approx. 4 hours. B DAY 4:

Bozen - Mölten In the morning take the cable car to Jenesien and experience one of South Tyrol’s most stunning facets. Starting with a unique panoramic view from Lake Kalterer over the castles and palaces along the wine route to the jaggered rockfaces of the Dolomites. Walk across vast

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meadows dotted with horses and cattle and through open forests with ancient larch trees until you reach the village of Mölten on the high plateau of the Tschöggelberg mountain.

Walking time: approx. 4.5 hours.

B DAY 5:

Circular walk Mölten The picturesque village of Mölten, situated above 1100 m is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Meadows covered in flowers, exquisitely fragrant larch forests and alpine pastures leading right up to the ‘Steinerne Mandln’ (stoney people) invite you to enjoy a relaxing walk.

Nature at its finest as well as breathtaking distant views onto the Etsch valley right at your feet and numerous impressive mountain peaks are your constant companions on this circular walk. Walking time: approx. 4 hours. B DAY 6:

Mölten - Merano The final leg of this tour takes you across a glorious Alpine pasture scenery with green meadows and grazing cattle to the Leadner Alp, where you simply

Basic price per person in double room in bed & breakfast:

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€ 875,00 (Season 1) € 920,00 (Season 2) € 950,00 (Season 3)

DAYS 6 NIGHTS

Surcharge single room: € 120,00

€ 875

Category: lovely 3***- hotels und inns, Bozen 4****- hotel Guaranteed tours: Arrival: Saturday 14.05. - incl. 15.10.

Ar:

Venice

Dep:

Venice

Merano

Season 1: 14.05. - incl. 18.06.

25.09. - incl. 15.10.

Season 2: 19.06. - incl. 16.07.

28.08. - incl. 24.09.

Season 3: 17.07. - incl. 27.08.

Venice

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Bus fare from Eppan – Bolzano, Vöran - Merano (optional) approx.

EUR 6 per person

6 overnight stays, breakfast included Luggage transfer Welcome meeting Cable car ascent fare Jenesien Detailed route description Detailed travel and tour documents Service hotline

Tourist tax where payable Drinks with meals Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”) Porter services Tips, extras and personal expenses Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

have to taste their home-made dumpling specialities. After a hearty break your tour continues along the panoramic high-altitude path to Trauttmannsdorff palace. A visit to the magnificent parks and landscaped gardens is highly recommended before you descend into the centre of

Merano. Walking time: approx. 5 hours. B DAY 7:

Today you will transfer to the airport for your return flight . B

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VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA II

DAY1:

Arrival in Reschen

runs past lake Haidersee and

path, a newly created theme

along the largest alluvial fan

path with fantastic views of the

(approx 300/370 km)

of the Alps and leads up to the

snowy mountain peaks. High

Arrival in Milan airport. Trans-

idyllic mountain village Planeil.

above the town Mals, with its

fer to your first class hotel in

Downhill you walk through for-

many towers, onwards and over

Reschen B D

est and later through flowering

DAY 2:

From Reschen to Burgeis First along Lake Reschen res-

meadows to Burgeis, with views to the impressive monastery of Marienberg. Walking time: approx. 5.5 hours. B D

the Tartscher Bichl past ‚Ganglegg’, a historic archaeological site from the Bronze and Iron Age on to Schluderns, with the most impressive and best-preserved castles in South Tyrol.

DAY 3:

Time: approx. 4 hours. B D

From Burgeis to Schluderns

DAY 4:

photo shot of the Vinschau, the flooded spire of Gaun. The route

Walk along the Sonnensteig

ervoir and over to Graun, where you will find the best known

From Schluderns to Schlanders From the foot of Sonnberg your walk starts and continues crossing through dense forests.

Above Laas, well known for the white marble, you later reach the orchards of Vinschgau – apple trees as far as the eyes can see.

ners castle ‘Juval’, high above the valley. On a meandering trail downhill you reach Naturns.

Walking time: approx. 6 to 6.5 hours. B D Day 6:

From Naturns to Merano High up you continue following the Rablander Waal path through forests, past Alpine mountain farms accompanied by stunning views of the Vinschgau valley. Follow Partschinser and Algunder Waal path down into the Meraner basin.

Tired muscles get a chance to relax in the thermal spa. Walking time: approx. 4.5 to 5 hours. B D DAY 7:

From Merano to Nals

Individual departure from Meran for the 7-day tour. hours. B D On Marlinger Waal path, the DAY 5: longest Waal of South Tyrol you From Schlanders to walk into the apple producing centre - Lana. On your way Naturns enjoy lovely views of Merano and Today you pass through the orchard of the Vinschgau. Along the Adige valley to Bolzano. Pass the Latschander Waal path you through sparse forests up to walk through regions of the best Tisens, well known for the sweet chestnuts. During the second South Tyrolean wines. Continhalf of this path many ancient ue on the archaeological path which almost takes you to Mess- fortresses are passed: Nals with Walking time: approx. 4.5 to 5.5

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Basic price per person in double room in bed & breakfast:

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€ 1.420,00 (Season 1) € 1.485,00 (Season 2) € 1.530,00 (Season 3)

DAYS 8 NIGHTS

Surcharge single room: € 163,00

€ 1.420

Category: pretty 3*** hotels and country hotels

Guaranteed tours: Arrival: from 22.04. to incl. 09.10.

Ar:

Milan

Dep:

Milan

Reschen

9 Days/8 Nights: Arrivals on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Season 1: 22.04. to incl. 22.05.

12.09. to incl. 09.10.

Season 2: 23.05. to incl. 26.06.

22.08. to incl. 11.09.

Milan

Season 3: 27.06. to incl. 21.08.

The price includes:

Price does not include:

Transfers on arrival and departure

Tourist tax where applicable

8 overnight stays, incl. breakfast

Drinks with meals

Half board: min. 3 course dinner

Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)

Luggage transfer Welcome meeting Vinschgau-Card with numerous inclusive services

Porter services

Carefully prepared route

Anything else not included in section “The price includes”.

Detailed route instructions

Tips, extras and personal expenses

Service hotline

Stachelburg, Schwanburg and Payrsberg castle. Walking time: approx. 5.5 to 6.5 hrs. B D DAY 8:

From Nals to Region Lake Kalterer See Walk past castles, raised stands and fortresses with great views of the Etschtal Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges.

A section of the path takes you along the ‘Three-Fortress-Route’ and continue via St. Michael through extensive vineyards until you reach the beautiful lake Kalterer See. In this beautiful valley you should taste a glass of “Kalterer See”. Walking time: approx. 5.5 to 6.5 hrs. D DAY 9:

Today you will transfer to the airport for your return flight . B

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oberammergau 2020 THE WORLD FAMOUS PASSION PLAY

Coming up the European summer attraction of the year 2020 Combine your tour with a fabulous stay on Lake Garda

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2020

sordevolo

Since 1816, every five years, from June to September 400 people from Sordevolo perform the Holy Passion. Each aspect of the play: set design, production and direction, acting school etc. is handled by local human resources and techniques. The performance site is a wide open space, which is turned into a corner of Jerusalem. The text is a fifteenth century play in verses by the Florentine writer Giuliano Dati and is played by amateur actors. It is undoubtedly the greatest choral play ever performed in Italy.

Combine your tour with a wonderful stay on Lake Maggiore

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