LUXURY SMALL GROUP ESCORTED TOUR
Featuring the French and Italian Rivieras This luxury, small group escorted tour begins with an opera performance at the Arena of Verona, one of Italy's best preserved Roman amphitheaters, built around 30 AD. Followed by the thrill of driving a Ferrari on a test track in the birthplace of the famed prancing horse and a balsamic vinegar tasting in a traditional acetaia. And on to the stunning Italian Riviera where you will have the chance to discover stunning seaside villages of Portofino and Camogli or to visit the tiny St. Fruttuoso monastery. Then experience the splendor of the French Riviera with glamorous beaches, villas wrapped in gardens, charming towns, shopping and fabulous cuisine. You’ll enjoy the views from Eze, the glamour of Monte Carlo and Cannes and the 26 centuries of Marseille tradition before concluding your journey in the gastronomic capital of Lyon. From admiring the stunning seaside villages and ancient Roman architecture to indulging in Mediterranean cuisine, you’ll slow your pace and slip into a more laid-back lifestyle on this immersive journey. Join us for a 2018 departure of the luxury, small group escorted tour: Roving the Riviera, featuring the French and Italian Rivieras
Kamapeque Tours & Travel 91 West Sand Lake Rd., Wynantskill, NY 12198 C: 518-308-9281 E: sandrac@kamapeque.com
Roving the Riviera LUXURY, SMALL GROUP ESCORTED 10 Days/9 Nights -
Day 1: Verona Arrive on own to Verona hotel, check in and enjoy a free afternoon exploring the beautiful city of Verona. Early eveing we meet in the hotel lobby to make our way to a local osteria on foot for dinner. Tonight, we enjoy an Opera* in the Roman Amphitheater, Verona Arena. Overnight in Verona. Day 2: Verona, Modena, Ferrari This morning after breakfast we travel to the the famous culinary capital of Modena for a chance to taste historic Balsamic Vinegars in a real “Acetaia”. You will have a chance to grab lunch on your own before we travel to nearby Maranello to visit the Ferrari museum. Travelers immerse themselves in the Ferrari story past and present, and top off the experience with a another very special experience, lap the Autodromo di Modena for 15 minutes in your own car. Early evening return to Verona for dinner on own. Day 3: Genoa After breakfast, early morning check out as we make our way to Genoa. Over 1000 years of history feels alive in Genoa, and no more so in its extensive old city, a tightly twisting maze of narrow caruggi (laneways). Genoa s one of the oldest and largest European seaports along the Mediterranean. Today, the stunning Italian Riviera maritime republic has all but shed its industrial past and greets visitors with first class museums, historic landmarks and outstanding restaurants to explore. After checking into our hotel we enjoy a walking tour of the old town where we will get a chance to sample the delicacies of the local shops. Tonight we will enjoy dinner on the terrace overlooking the entire city and port. Overnight in Genoa. Day 4: Genoa, Portofino, Italian Riviera After breakfast, we have an early morning departure via ferry from Genoa’s Porto Antico. Travelers have the full day to hop-on, hop-off the ferry and explore the Italian Riviera on your own including Recco, Camogli, San Fruttuoso and Portofino. Dinner tonight at local trattoria. Overnight in Genoa. Day 5: Monaco, Eze, French Riviera After breakfast, we have an early morning checkout of our Genoa hotel and make our way to Cannes. Along the way we stop in Eze and Monte Carlo, Monaco. Perched in an "eagle's nest" at the height of an imposing and superb cliff, travelers will discover a small Provencal village, offering a panoramic view of the sea and coast-line. Here we will tour Perfume Factory and Museum of Galimard. Next we travel to Monte Carlo, Monaco where we visit the Prince’s Palace and Private Collection of Antique Cars Museum. Travelers have lunch on own in Monte Carlo.
Overnight in French Riviera. Day 6: French Riviera - Cannes/Marseille After breakfast, travelers enjoy a guided tour of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes*. Travelers on the 6/13 departure will enjoy a walking tour of Marseille before enjoying the day on their own. Travelers on the 6/27 departure will have the day to relax and enjoy Cannes on their own. They may choose to take a ferry from Cannes to the nearby Santa Marguerite island where they can enjoy the natural beauty of the French Riviera. Travelers on the 7/11 and 8/8 departures make their way to Marseille stopping in quaint towns in the French Riviera along the way. Overnight in the French Riviera, dinner on own. Day 7: French Riviera After breakfast, we enjoy the French Riviera. Today we will visit quaint seaside villages and cities along the French Riviera may include Saint Raphael, Saint Tropez, Nice. Early evening return to the French Riviera for dinner on own. Overnight in the French Riviera. Day 8: High Speed Rail, Lyon After breakfast, we check out of our French Riviera hotel. After we check out from our hotel, we will have the early morning to explore the French Riviera and take in some last minute shopping. And then we will board the high speed train to enjoy the scenery of quaint French villages and breathtaking vistas from our first class seats. After check in at our Lyon hotel, we make our way to the The Textile Museum which has 2000 years of history of textiles (the first collection in the world). After The Textile Museum we will make our way to Lyon Halles - Paul Bocuse covered market, a place of the taste buds, a mythical institution of good food, a must-see for tastes and flavors, the Lyon Halles - Paul Bocuse are emblematic of the gastronomic excellence of Lyon and France. Tonight, gourmet meal at our hotel’s michelin star restaurant. Overnight in Lyon. Day 9: Lyon After breakfast we discover Lyon’s Old Town on foot. Enter the world of Silk through the "Traboules" passageways. In the heart of the silk-weavers’ district, watch the demonstration on looms used in days goneby. Travelers have the afternoon free to take the funicular up to Fourvière, relax in the spa, take a cooking class or get in some last minute shopping. Tonight we savor a fabulous wine with cheese and charcuterie selected by our sommelier and prepared by our renowned Chef. Afterwards, we enjoy fine french dining at a Michelin star restaurant. Overnight in Lyon. Day 10: End of the tour After breakfast, our tour commences. You may choose to extend your journey in Paris.
*Opera available on 7/11 and 8/8 departures. Guided tour of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes not available on 6/13 departures.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
DEPARTURES (Land Tour Begins)
Accommodation (or similar): 2 Nt Verona - Palazzo Victoria, 5* 2 Nt Genoa - Grand Hotel Savoia, 5* 3 Nt French Riviera Five Seas Hotel, Cannes, 5* Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion, Cannes, 5* Hotel Dieu, Marseille, 5* 2 Nt Lyon - Cour des Loges, 5*
6/13 $5999 pp sharing double Opera not included. Cannes Festival Grounds not included. French Riviera: 3 Nts in Marseille
Meals: (9) Breakfast, (5) Dinner
8/8 $6499 pp sharing double Opera included. French Riviera: 1 Nt Cannes, 2 Nt Marseille
Tour Inclusions (or similar): • One (1) Numbered Seat Ticket to Opera at the Roman Amphitheater, Verona Arena (available on 7/11 and 8/8 departures) • Dinner at local Osteria in Verona • Balsalmic Vinegar tasting in Modena • Ferrari museum and driving experience • Walking tour and tastings in Genoa • Round trip Italian Riviera ferry ticket • Perfume Factory & Museum tour in Eze • Entrance to Princes Palace and Private Collection of Antique cars in Monaco • Guided tour of Cannes Festival Grounds (available on 6/27, 7/11, 8/8 departures) • First Class Rail ticket from French Riviera to Lyon • Wine Tasting with cheese and charcuterie in Lyon • Two (2) Michelin Star dinners in Lyon • Entrance to Textile Museum in Lyon • Walking Tour of Silk district and traboule in Lyon • Walking tour of Old Town of Lyon • Walking tour of Lyon Halles - Paul Bocuse covered market • Touring by motorcoach from Day 2 to Day 7 • Porterage of one (1) suitcase per passenger • Tour Director from Day 1 to Day 10
PAYMENT INFORMATION
EXCLUSIONS • International and domestic flights • Entrances not included in itinerary • Transfers (Can be arranged via private transfer or train tickets from any major airport) • Travel Insurance (Recommended)
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE
6/27 $5999 pp sharing double Opera not included. French Riveria: 3 Nts in Cannes 7/11 $6499 pp sharing double Opera included. French Riviera: 1 Nt Cannes, 2 Nt Marseille
Price: Land tour is $5999 per person sharing double room on 6/13 and 6/27 departures. Land tour is $6499 per person sharing double room on 7/11 and 8/8 departures. Deposits: In order to reserve your spot on this once in a lifetime tour of the French and Italian Rivieras initial deposit of $1250 is due by December 15, 2017 If booking air with Kamapeque Tours & Travel, air must be paid in full at time of deposit. 2nd payment of $2500 per person is due by February 15, 2018. Final payment is due by April 15, 2018. EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE Pre-night Package 3 Nts Rome including accommodations at luxury property, first class rail to Verona, Tasting Menu at Michelin Star Restaurant, skip the line pass museum pass and subway pass. Post-night Package 3 Nts Paris including accommodations at boutique property, first class rail from Lyon, gourmet meal at authentic Parisian restaurant, skip the line museum pass, transportation pass
Kamapeque Tours & Travel 91 West Sand Lake Rd., Wynantskill, NY 12198 C: 518-308-9281 E: sandrac@kamapeque.com