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WELCOME TO ITALY! Dear Italy Lover, Not only does time fly, it catapults us through life at whiplash velocity! Now I’m not a philosopher, just a humble vacation planner. But for me, there’s rarely a good reason to postpone your dreams in life. And I have more practical considerations that make visiting Italy in 2011, a smart choice. Let’s face it, times are hard. (When were they ever ‘easy’?) So a lot of people will indeed put-off a European trip in 2011. That’s what makes it so smart for YOU to go!
Our Rome & Amalfi Adventure includes a private yacht sailing from Sorrento into the port of Positano. Our Taste of Italy includes a professional-level cooking class at the Academia Barilla in Parma. Our Splendid Sicily includes a wine tasting lunch right in the shadow of snow-capped Mt. Etna. With our lowest prices in years, less tourist traffic and Italians welcoming you with open-arms, 2011 has got to be one of the best years of all to make your dream trip a reality! Booking a Perillo Tour is easy! · Visit us at PerilloTours.com · Call 1-800-431-1515 · Visit your Professional Travel Agent
Here’s why: · There will be less tourists around, so you’ll have Italy more to yourself. · With tourism down, we’ve been able to contract better deluxe and superior First- Class hotels, finer restaurants, and more activities than ever before. · At the same time, Perillo’s prices are about 25% below last year’s! And our vacation line-up is more exciting than at any other time in our 66 year history.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Vesuvius Tour 10-Day Tour Rome, Sorrento, Florence
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The Aristocrat 11-Day Tour
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North Classic 14-Day Tour Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice, Milan
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North Continental 14-Day Tour
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Venice, Florence, Rome
Milan, Venice, Florence, Sorrento, Rome
Rome & Amalfi Adventure 9-Day Tour Rome, Amalfi
Splendid Sicily 9-Day Tour Palermo, Taormina
A Taste of Italy Rome, Torgiano, Siena, Parma, Como
MSC Mediterranean Cruise 7 Nights featuring Yacht Club Cabins
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Custom Italy Services
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Map of Italy
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Flights to Italy
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Terms & Conditions Perillo Protection Plan
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The Perillo Team & Harry
WHY PERILLO TOURS IS # 1 Unmatched Meal Service
Crafting Italy Tours for 66 Years Perillo’s itineraries have been honed and crafted with the ideal balance of sightseeing, free time, optional activities and relaxation. Our itineraries are often imitated, but never surpassed!
Breakfast: Full American style buffet breakfast daily including cereals, eggs, sausages, bacon, cheeses, yogurt, fruit juices and more.
Smaller Groups
Dinner: Serving the best regional cuisine and wines including pasta, choice of entrees, vegetables, salad, dessert and coffee.
Our group sizes are from 20 guests to a maximum of 40. Our congenial groups result in lifetime friendships, regular “alumni parties” and even marriages. Italy, after all, is the land of romance!
Italy’s Best Tour Leaders In Italy, being accepted as a Perillo Tour guide is recognized as the pinnacle of achievment in our industry. They’re simply the best.
More Legroom Our deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches now have EXTRA legroom for your touring comfort.
Centrally-Located Hotels All of our tours feature excellent 4-Star and 5-Star, centrally-located hotels. We have close, personal relationships with each hotel manager and they are well aware of the special importance of each Perillo Tour guest.
Beverages: One bottle of great regional wine per couple, soda, beer and mineral water (for those who do not drink wine) and coffee.
Vineyard Visits and Wine Tastings Several of our tours feature a visit to a popular Italian vineyard and wine “ cantina.” You’ll learn Italian wine making techniques and, of course, we’ll sample the results!
Airport Transfers in Italy for All Guests Whether you buy your air ticket to Italy from Perillo Tours or on your own, we’re happy to offer free roundtrip airport transfers at scheduled times, provided you arrive and depart on scheduled tour days.
THE TRUE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS
Lucio Massari
Sandro Massari
For 31 Years, we have relied on the services of Massari Travel, one of the leading Italian incoming travel organizations. Lucio and Sandro are committed to your fullest enjoyment.
Federica
Federica literally grew up to be a Perillo tour guide! Her father Alberto started with us in the 1970s.
Mauro
“When Perillo customers come to Rome, I take great pride in sharing the rich history of this ancient city.”
Paolo
Tony
Paolo has been a Perillo guide for over 20 years. He is one reason we have such a surprising number of repeat guests to Italy!
A Perillo guide since 1980, Tony is animated, knowledgeable and passionate about his homeland. To know Tony is to have a friend for life!
Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome
VESUVIUS TOUR 10 DAYS FROM $2990 Rome (3 nights) Sorrento (2) Florence (3) Also Visiting: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Venice
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class & Deluxe hotels, exclusively. Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour. More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom. Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions p.22) Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! 6 Dinners & 1 Lunch. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink. Full Day Venice Excursion including lunch. Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places. 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included. Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
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A great introduction to the best of Italy! And this tour is scheduled to
depart the U.S. late on Fridays and return on Sundays, so you need only take about 5 days off work for a full 10-day vacation! DAY 1 - Friday Depart USA Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on our adventure to Italy. Buon viaggio!
DAY 2 - Saturday Arrive in Rome ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner in Hotel Benvenuti a Roma! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. There will be time to relax this afternoon before we enjoy dinner at our hotel with some fine local wines. D
DAY 3 - Sunday Rome Sightseeing ➤ St. Peter’s Basilica & Imperial Rome ➤ Dinner Out This morning, it’s a 5-minute drive to another country – Vatican City!
was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. Tonight we’ll recount our explorations at a great local restaurant. Good food, good wine and great friends – now that’s Italian! BB, D
DAY 4 - Monday Vatican Museum
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With your expert local guide we’ll tour the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected. We enter in total silence, not wanting to disturb Michelangelo’s famed frescoes depicting stories from the Bible and the “End of Times.” There are plenty of great restaurants and pizzerias in the neighborhood of our hotel. Your tour guide will be happy to make suggestions according to your taste. BB
With our expert local guide we’ll visit St. Peter’s Basilica, by far the largest church in Christendom. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar.
DAY 5 - Tuesday Rome ➤ Naples ➤ Pompeii ➤ Sorrento ➤ Dinner in Hotel
Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar
After breakfast we’re off to Naples . . . birthplace of Caruso, Sophia Loren, Bel Canto and ‘O Sole Mio. Have your cameras ready
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because we will arrive in Naples via Vomero Hill overlooking the sapphire Bay of Naples, Capri, Ischia and proud Vesuvius. We descend into the heart of the city along the sea front promenade, seeing Castel dell’Ovo, San Carlo Opera House, Santa Lucia, Town Hall and the Angevin Castle where today’s date appears in flowers! Next, we travel back to 97 A.D. to the town of Pompeii. A city perfectly preserved by the ash that rained down from Mt. Vesuvius, you’ll see the tragic fossils of the people attempting to escape with their children and dogs. And many of the streets, homes and stores are perfectly intact. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a relaxing dinner in our hotel overlooking the bay of Naples. BB, D
DAY 6 - Wednesday Sorrento ➤ Capri ➤ Sorrento ➤ Dinner Out Sorrento at our stern, Capri at our bow, this morning we cross the Bay of Naples to the world’s most enchanting island. You’ll be as captivated by Capri as Emperor Tiberius who used the Blue Grotto as his personal swimming pool! Later this afternoon, we sail back in time for dinner at a great Neapolitan restaurant with the fine wines of the Campania Region. BB, D
DAY 7 - Thursday Sorrento ➤ Florence ➤ Dinner in Hotel This morning we’re off to Florence via the Highway of the Sun. As we traverse the gently rolling countryside to the capital of Tuscany, we’re reminded of the geniuses who traveled this very path long before us - Dante. Da Vinci. Michelangelo. Galileo. Botticelli. It reads like a “Who’s Who” of brilliance. Maybe some will rub off! Tonight, we’ll relax with our friends for dinner and wine at our hotel. BB, D
Gondola on the rivers of Venice
DAY 8 - Friday Florence ➤ Excursion to Venice ➤ Special Venetian Lunch ➤ Florence The Grand Canal is not too far from Florence. Should we? Why not! Andiamo a Venezia! There is no normal life in Venice. Here, everything and everyone floats. One floats luxuriously with such a sense of freedom, never tormented by traffic or even the sound of a horn. Your guide will show you all the sights – St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs. Just around the corner from St. Mark’s Square, we’ll enjoy a special lunch in a town renowned for its seafood specialties. This evening we return to Florence for dinner on our own. BB, L
DAY 9 - Saturday Florence ➤ City Sightseeing Including ‘The David’ ➤ Dinner Out Tonight Florence - the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits our inspection!
future. How about we all meet again on another Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D
DAY 10 - Sunday Florence ➤ Flight Home This morning we board our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. A warm “grazie” for traveling with the Perillo family and please return soon! BB
YOUR FIRST-CLASS & DELUXE HOTELS Rome - Hotel Cicerone Sorrento - Parco del Principi Florence - NH Firenze NOTE: If a change in hotels becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be equivalent of those shown.
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Our morning of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors.
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We follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria, home of Santa Croce Church, Michelangelo’s final resting place. “Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man - full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and chisel! Our last night together will be at a popular Florentine restaurant with great Tuscan wines. No tears! You’ll exchange email addresses with your new friends and make plans for the
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Grand Canal, Venice
THE ARISTOCRAT 11 DAYS FROM $3790 Venice (2 nights) Florence (4) Rome (3) Also Visiting: Padua, Pisa, Siena
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class & Deluxe hotels, exclusively. Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour. More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom. Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions p.22) Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! 6 Dinners. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink. Wine Tasting. Vineyard tour and wine tasting.
DAY 1 - Monday Depart USA Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off to Italy on the adventure of a lifetime!
DAY 2 - Tuesday
Arrive in Venice ➤ Afternoon Free ➤ Dinner Out Benvenuti a Venezia! We are pleased to offer complimentary motorboat transfers from the Venice airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.
Dinner is on your own tonight and there are lots of great choices around your hotel. Even Hemingway’s famous “Harry’s Bar” is just around the corner! Your guide will be happy to make suggestions. BB
DAY 4 - Thursday
Venice ➤ Padua ➤ Florence ➤ Dinner in Hotel This morning it’s back to the mainland where we’ll meet our dependable driver for the ride to Florence. But on the way we’ll make a memorable stop.
Your tour guide will be on hand to preview the exciting trip ahead. Then we’ll enjoy a ‘getacquainted’ dinner at a fine restaurant just steps from St. Mark’s Square. D
Visitors to Padua are often surprised by a sense of deep spirituality. St. Anthony (patron Saint of lost objects) is interred here in the serene Basilica which dates back to the 1200s.
Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places.
DAY 3 - Wednesday
Venice ➤ City Sightseeing ➤ Murano Glass Factory Visit
Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner at our hotel. A toast (brindisi) to Florence and our new traveling friends! BB, D
1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included.
This morning we’ll meet our expert local guide for a walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and an inside visit of the Doge’s Palace.
DAY 5 - Friday
Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
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Here’s a chance to splurge just a little. While all of our tours feature fine First Class hotels, our “Aristocrat” hotels are a degree higher in quality. Also, this tour includes most dinners out at fine restaurants. Feeling aristocratic? This is the tour for you!
Next we’ll board our motoscafi to visit one of the world’s oldest glass blowing factories on the island of Murano. This afternoon you’ll have a chance to “get lost” in the city’s labyrinth of canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. Being a small island, it’s impossible to stray very far. But it won’t hurt to master the phrase “Dov’e’ Piazza San Marco?”
Florence ➤ Sightseeing including ‘The David’ ➤ Dinner Out Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits our inspection. Our day of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors. We follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria, home of Santa Croce Church,
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Michelangelo’s final resting place. “Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man - full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and a chisel. Tonight, please be our guest at a fine local Florentine restaurant with flowing wines and great friends! BB, D
DAY 6 - Saturday
Florence ➤ Pisa ➤ Wine Tasting in Tuscany The bell tower of Pisa is among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. Architects say it would be world famous even if it were perfectly straight. This morning we’ll see for ourselves, along with the beautiful Cathedral and Baptistery. This afternoon we’ll visit a typical Tuscan winery to learn about the grape, the “nose,” food pairings and most importantly – which glass to use! Cin-Cin! Tonight we thought you’d enjoy a dinner on your own. Ask your tour guide for a recommendation, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel restaurant. BB
DAY 7 - Sunday
Florence ➤ Siena ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner Out Tonight While the ambitious city of Florence was launching the Renaissance, Siena was her “laid-back” country cousin. Just 30 miles south of Florence, she is considered the bestpreserved medieval city in Italy. Our guided tour will include the elaborately carved Gothic cathedral, Town Hall and Piazza del Campo -site of the famous Palio horse race. You’ll have time for lunch on your own, shopping, and a little more exploration.
Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner at one of our favorite Florentine restaurants with great local wines. BB, D
DAY 8 - Monday
Morning Drive to Rome ➤ St. Peter’s Basilica ➤ Imperial Rome & the Colosseum ➤ Dinner in Hotel This morning we enjoy our drive south to Rome through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio the “green heart” of Italy. This afternoon we visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s sevenstory bronze canopy above the main altar. Next we board our coach for a panoramic tour of “Imperial Rome” including Castel Sant’Angelo, the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina, the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. Tonight, we rejoin the 21st century with a satisfying dinner at our hotel. BB, D
DAY 9 - Tuesday
Rome ➤ The Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel This morning, with our expert local guide, we’ll tour the Vatican Museums - a treasure trove of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the pope is elected. We enter in total silence, not wanting to disturb Michelangelo’s famed frescoes, depicting stories from the Bible and the “End of Times.” You’ll be fascinated by which of Michelangelo’s contemporaries he assigned to heaven and which to hell. Your tour guide will have some great suggestions for dinner on your own in Rome.
Storefront window, Siena say “arrivederci” to Italy, we realize we’re taking a little piece of it back home with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family and please return soon. BB
YOUR FIRST-CLASS & DELUXE HOTELS Venice - Luna Baglioni (Deluxe) Florence - Villa Medici (Deluxe) Rome - Rose Garden Palace (Superior First-Class) NOTE: If a change in hotels becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be equivalent of those shown.
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A free day in Rome! But don’t sleep in too late – there’s much to do and see! Ask your tour guide for suggestions. Why not start with an espresso in Piazza Navona, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return and stroll across the Tiber for another look at the Vatican. Rome is a great city for walking, shopping and people watching. Tonight is our last dinner together. No tears. You’ll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D
DAY 11 - Thursday
Flight Home
This morning we board our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. While we
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BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW. See your travel agent,visit us on the web at www.PerilloTours.com or call us toll free at 1.800.431.1515
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St. Mark’s Square, Venice
ITALY NORTH CLASSIC 14 DAYS FROM $3890 Rome (3 nights) Sorrento (2) Florence (3) Venice (2) Milan (2) Also Visiting: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Pisa, Padua, Verona, Lugano, Como WHAT’S INCLUDED: Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class & Deluxe hotels, exclusively. Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour. More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom. Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions p.22) Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! 9 Dinners. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink. Wine Tasting. Vineyard tour and wine tasting. Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places. 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included. Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel. Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides. BB=Buffet Breakfast D=Dinner NOTE: The days of dining out and city tours may change for operational reasons.
Perillo’s ‘Italy North Classic’ is the largest selling Italy tour in history. Developed in 1975 by Mario Perillo and Lucio Massari, it remains our most popular itinerary today. The ‘Continental’ on page 10 delivers the identical itinerary but without dinners. DAY 1 - Depart USA
DAY 2 - Arrive in Rome ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner in Hotel
country – Vatican City! With our expert local guide we’ll tour the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected.
Benvenuti a Roma! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.
Next we visit St. Peter’s Basilica, by far the largest church in Christendom. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar.
Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on the adventure of a lifetime.
There will be time to relax this afternoon before our evening’s dinner with fine local wines at our hotel. D
DAY 3 - Rome City Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon at Leisure Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. Tonight we thought you’d enjoy a dinner on your own. Ask your tour guide for a recommendation, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel restaurant. BB
DAY 4 - Rome ➤ Vatican Museum ➤ Sistine Chapel ➤ St. Peter’s Basilica ➤ Dinner Out Tonight This morning, it’s a 5- minute drive to another
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Tonight we’ll recount our explorations with good food, good wine and great friends at a fine local restaurant. BB, D
DAY 5 - Rome ➤ Naples ➤ Pompeii ➤ Sorrento ➤ Dinner in Hotel This morning, we motor to Naples. Have your cameras ready because we will arrive in Naples via Vomero Hill overlooking the sapphire Bay of Naples, Capri and proud Vesuvius. We descend to the heart of the city along the sea front promenade, seeing Castel dell’Ovo, San Carlo Opera House, Santa Lucia, Town Hall and the Angevin Castle where today’s date appears in flowers! Then, it’s off to Pompeii. Imagine, a city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You’ll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with children and dogs. Tonight, dinner at our hotel with fine wines. BB, D
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DAY 9 - Florence ➤ Pisa ➤ Wine Tasting in Tuscany ➤ Florence
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The bell tower of Pisa is among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. Architects say it would be world famous even if it were perfectly straight. This morning we’ll see for ourselves, along with the beautiful Cathedral and Baptistery.
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This afternoon we’ll visit a typical Tuscan winery to learn about the grape, the “nose,” food pairings and most importantly – which glass to use! Cin-Cin!
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DAY 6 - Sorrento ➤ Capri ➤ Sorrento ➤ Dinner Out Sorrento at our stern, Capri at our bow, this morning we cross the Bay of Naples to the world’s most enchanting island. The vacation spot of emperors and movie stars, you’ll be equally captivated by the charms of Capri. Tonight, still glowing from the sun, we’re off to a Sorrento eatery for fine food and wine. BB, D
DAY 7 - Sorrento ➤ Drive to Florence ➤ Dinner in Hotel Departing Sorrento, our deluxe motorcoach navigates the rolling hills, scenic vineyards and postcard-perfect vistas of Umbria and Tuscany. Along the way, we’ll travel by the beautiful Tiber River Valley and the medieval villages of Orvieto and Orte. This evening’s dinner features fine local wines at our hotel. BB, D
DAY 8 - Florence ➤ Full Day City Sightseeing including "The David" ➤ Dinner Out Florence - the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits our inspection! Our day of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors. We follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria, home of Santa Croce Church, Michelangelo’s final resting place. “Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man - full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and chisel! Tonight we’ll recount our explorations at a great local restaurant. BB, D
Tonight, we return to Florence for dinner on your own. BB
DAY 10 - Florence ➤ Padua ➤ Venice ➤ Dinner Out
Next we visit Como, the charming town and pristine lake of the same name, lined with lovely villas. Our last night together will be at a fine Milanese eatery. No tears! You’ll exchange email addresses with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on another Perillo Tour to Hawaii. BB, D
DAY 14 - Flight Home This morning we board our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. While we say “arrivederci” to Italy, we realize we’re taking a little piece of it back home with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. BB
Visitors to Padua are often surprised by a sense of deep spirituality. St. Anthony (patron Saint of lost objects) is interred here in the serene Basilica which dates back to the 1200s. Venice arrives to us as in a dream. Gondolas drift along, not just for show, but to deliver the staples of everyday life. Our arrival is also by boat, as we’re eager to start exploring. Tonight we’ll recount our explorations at a great local restaurant. Good food, good wine and great friends. Now that’s Italian! BB, D
DAY 11 - Venice ➤ City Sightseeing This morning we’ll meet our expert local guide for a walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and an inside visit of the Doge’s Palace. This afternoon you’ll have a chance to “get lost” in the city’s labyrinth of canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. Being a small island, it’s impossible to stray very far. But it won’t hurt to master the phrase “Dov’e’ Piazza San Marco?”
YOUR FIRST-CLASS & DELUXE HOTELS Rome – Leonardo da Vinci or Beverly Hills Sorrento - Corallo or Vesuvio Florence – Michelangelo or Minerva Venice – Europa Regina or Monaco Grand Milan – Doria or Visconti
Dinner is on your own tonight. BB
NOTE: If a change in hotels becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be equivalent of those shown.
DAY 12 - Venice ➤ Verona ➤ Milan City Sightseeing ➤ Dinner in Hotel
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This morning we bid farewell to Venice and our drive to Milan is delightfully interrupted by a visit to romantic Verona. We’ll stand in the courtyard below Juliet’s balcony where Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers professed their love.
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TO ROME, RETURN FROM MILAN Depart USA Friday - Return Thursday Depart USA Sunday - Return Saturday
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Soon we’re in fashionable Milan, where we begin with a panoramic drive around the city and a visit to the impressive, gothic Duomo. We’ll stroll through the spectacular glasstopped Galleria, the world’s first shopping mall and onto the famed La Scala Opera House. Tonight, it’s dinner at our Hotel! BB, D
DAY 13 - Milan ➤ Lugano ➤ Lake Como ➤ Milan ➤ Dinner Out This morning’s visit to Lugano is actually in Switzerland, but this Alpine paradise clings to its Italian roots. The natural beauty is accompanied by great shops filled with Swiss specialties – like clocks, watches and, of course, chocolate!
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Classic Italian meal
NORTH CONTINENTAL 14 DAYS FROM $3290 DINE ON YOUR OWN Milan (2 nights) Venice (2) Florence (3) Sorrento (2) Rome (3) Also Visiting: Lugano, Como, Verona, Padua, Pisa, Capri, Pompeii, Naples WHAT’S INCLUDED: Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class hotels, exclusively. Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour. More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom. Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions p.22) Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! Wine Tasting. Vineyard tour and wine tasting. Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places. 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included. Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel. Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides. BB=Buffet Breakfast
This is the tour for food lovers who prefer to dine on their own! Many of you have requested a tour where you have the freedom to explore the culinary delights that Italy offers. This is that tour! Of course, your tour guide will have a multitude of dining suggestions featuring local restaurants and trattorias. This itinerary is exactly the same as our 14-day Italy North Classic as shown on page 8, but dinners are not included. A full buffet breakfast is included daily. DAY 1 - Sunday Depart USA Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on the adventure of a lifetime.
DAY 2 - Monday Arrive in Milan ➤ Afternoon at Leisure Benvenuti in Italia! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Milan airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.
Next, a short visit to Verona and Juliet’s balcony. Our arrival in Venice is by boat. Venice is breathtaking with its misty lagoon and palaces seemingly floating on water. Nothing beats dining in a cozy Venetian restaurant enjoying local specialties and fine local wines. BB
This afternoon you will meet your tour guide who will have some excellent dining suggestions for your first night in Italy.
DAY 5 - Thursday Venice ➤ City Sightseeing ➤ Murano Glass Factory
DAY 3 - Tuesday Milan ➤ Lugano, Switzerland ➤ Como ➤ Milan
This morning we’ll meet our expert local guide for a walking tour of St. Mark’ Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and an inside visit of the Doge’s Palace.
From Milan we enjoy an exhilarating excursion to Lugano. Here we can fill our eyes with beauty and our bags with gifts. We continue to Como, loved by the rich & famous. Wordsworth, Shelley Byron and George Clooney. Back in Milan, one of the world’s trendiest cities, and one of the strongest bastions of traditional Italian cooking. Mangia! BB
DAY 4 - Wednesday Milan City Sightseeing ➤ Verona ➤ Venice This morning we visit the mightiest Gothic building ever created – Milan’s Duomo, it’s capacity 40,000. 10
Next, the spectacular glass-topped galleriathe world’s first shopping mall. Continue to Piazza Della Scala, home of LaScala Opera House.
Next we’ll board our motoscrafi to visit one of the world’s oldest glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano. This afternoon you’ll have a chance to “get lost” in the city’s labyrinth of canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. Being a small island, it’s impossible to stray very far. But it won’t hurt to master the phrase “Dov’e Piazza San Marco?” Maybe this would be the ideal evening for a traditional Venetian seafood feast! BB
if it were perfectly straight. This morning we’ll see for ourselves, along with the beautiful Cathedral and Baptistery.
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This afternoon we’ll visit a typical Tuscan winery to learn about the grape, the “nose,” food pairings and most importantly – which glass to use! Cin-Cin! We’ll return to Florence for some free time.
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Tonight, ask your tour director for a nearby spot to enjoy fresh Tuscan fare. BB
Pisa
DAY 9 - Monday Florence ➤ Sorrento
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DAY 6 - Friday Venice ➤ Padua ➤ Florence We’re off to Florence today with an inspiring stop along the way. Visitors to Padua are often surprised by a sense of deep spirituality. St. Anthony (patron Saint of lost objects) is interred here in the serene Basilica which dates back to the 1200s. Next to Florence! Home of Dante, Boccaccio, Botticelli, da Vinci, and some say, the best gelato in Italy! Once settled in our hotel, our tour director is happy to offer this evening’s restaurant suggestions. Perhaps, world famous Florentine steak tonight? BB
DAY 7 - Saturday Florence ➤ Sightseeing including ‘The David’ Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits our inspection. Our day of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors. We follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria, home of Santa Croce Church, Michelangelo’s final resting place. “Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man - full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and a chisel. You’ll be sure to find a perfect Florentine dinner spot tonight. BB
DAY 8 - Sunday Florence➤ Pisa ➤ Wine Tasting in Tuscany ➤ Florence The bell tower of Pisa is among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. Architects say it would be world famous even
Our journey to Sorrento takes us through the rolling hills, scenic vineyards and post-card perfect vistas of Tuscany and Umbria. Soon, we are in Sorrento, high on a beautiful plateau, greeted by the sapphire blue Gulf of Naples and majestic Mount Vesuvius. When most Americans think of Italian food, they’re usually thinking of the dishes of Naples and Sorrento - spaghetti with tomato and basil, mozzarella and pizza are all from this area. Here’s your chance to try the “real thing!” BB
just 24, and Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy soaring high above the main altar. This afternoon, Rome is all yours! Tonight, may we suggest fettuccine alla romana; alla’amatriciana with bacon and paprika; spaghetti alla carbonara; roast lamb with garlic, rosemary; stuffed artichokes….. is your appetite whet yet? Tonight, treat yourself to one of Rome’s fine restaurants for a fabulous dinner. BB
DAY 13 - Friday Rome City Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon at Leisure Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina, the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. Tonight’s dinner decision is easy for dining aficionados. Just in case though, your tour director will be happy to offer suggestions for your final dinner in Italia. Arrivederci, Roma! BB
DAY 10 - Tuesday Sorrento ➤ Capri ➤ Sorrento
DAY 14 - Saturday Flight Home
Naples at our stern, Capri at our bow, this morning we cross the Bay of Naples to the world’s most enchanting island. The vacation spot of emperors and movie stars, you’ll be equally captivated by the charms of Capri.
This morning we board our flight home. No tears. You’ll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB
Tonight, still glowing from the sun, it’s time to enjoy another fine gastronomic experience. BB
DAY 11 - Wednesday Sorrento ➤ Pompeii ➤ Naples ➤ Rome Pompeii - an entire city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day almost 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You’ll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with their children and dogs. Late this morning, we continue on to Naples. We enjoy a brief panoramic tour of this beautiful city. A few hours later, we enter the gates of Rome and settle into our hotel. BB
YOUR FIRST-CLASS & DELUXE HOTELS Milan - NH Touring Venice - Bonvecchiatti Florence - Rivoli Sorrento - Corallo Rome - Victoria NOTE: If a change in hotels becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be equivalent of those shown.
DEPARTURE DATES & LAND RATES April 2011 to October 2011
TO MILAN, RETURN FROM ROME Depart USA Sunday - Return Saturday
DAY 12 - Thursday Rome ➤ Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel ➤ St. Peter’s Basilica ➤ Afternoon at Leisure This morning we visit Vatican City, “headquarters” for more than a billion Catholics worldwide. We begin at the Vatican Museum, a treasure trove of sculptures, paintings and tapestries. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the pope is elected. We enter in total silence, not wanting to disturb Michelangelo’s famed frescoes, depicting stories from the Bible and the “End of Times.” You’ll be fascinated by which of Michelangelo’s contemporaries he assigned to heaven and which to hell. We’ll also visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he was
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NOTE: Rates are per person and include roundtrip airport transfers in Italy at scheduled times. Airfare available from your hometown. See page 22 for details.
BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW. See your travel agent,visit us on the web at www.PerilloTours.com or call us toll free at 1.800.431.1515
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Amalfi Harbor
ROME & AMALFI ADVENTURE 9 DAYS FROM $3190 Rome (3 nights) Amalfi (4) Also Visiting: Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri, Positano, Paestum, Cilento.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
DAY 1 - Friday Depart USA
Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class and deluxe hotels, exclusively.
Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on our Italy adventure. Buon viaggio!
Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour.
DAY 2 - Saturday Arrive in Rome ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner in Hotel
More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom. Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions p.22) Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! 3 Dinners & 3 Lunches. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink. Wine Tasting. Vineyard tour, wine tasting and lunch. Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places. 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included. Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel. Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides. BB=Buffet Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner 12
Lemon trees and vineyards cascade down the terraced cliffs to the sea. Soft sea breezes mix with the scent of fresh basil, tomatoes and olive oil. Capri sparkles in the distance. Welcome to Amalfi! And to set the stage for this incredible vacation, we’ll spend a few days at Steve Perillo’s own Rose Garden Palace hotel in Rome. This is a no-holds-barred invitation to live life to the fullest. And at a great price.
Benvenuti a Roma! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.
DAY 4 - Monday Rome ➤ Vatican Museum ➤ Sistine Chapel ➤ St. Peter’s Basilica ➤ Dinner Out Tonight This morning, it’s a 5-minute drive to another country – Vatican City! With our expert local guide we’ll tour the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected.
There will be time to relax this afternoon before our evening’s welcome drink and dinner with fine local wines at our hotel. D
Next we visit St. Peter’s Basilica, by far the largest church in Christendom. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar.
DAY 3 - Sunday Rome Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon & Evening at Leisure
Tonight, please be our guest at a fine Roman restaurant with flowing wines and great friends! BB, D
Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus.
DAY 5 - Tuesday Rome ➤ Pompeii ➤ Amalfi ➤ Dinner in Hotel
Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself.
Along the way, we’ll stop in Pompeii! Imagine, a city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You’ll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with children and dogs.
Tonight we thought you’d enjoy a dinner on your own. Ask your tour guide for a recommendation, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel restaurant. BB
This morning we drive to Amalfi, one of the most famous coastlines on earth.
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Next we’ll settle into our home in Amalfi at the historic Hotel Luna Convento. She’s a 12th century convent converted into a charming first class hotel overlooking the sea. Tonight, dinner at our hotel with great local wines. BB, D
DAY 6 - Wednesday Amalfi ➤ Sail to Positano ➤ Lunch in Sorrento ➤ Amalfi What better way to visit the splendid towns of the Amalfi Coast than by sea! Today we’ll sail from Amalfi to Positano. (In case of bad weather, we’ll use our bus.) There will be time to explore this “picture postcard” village set on a cliff dropping into the blue Mediterranean.
Two pizzas coming right up! The balance of this afternoon and evening are free to relax, explore Amalfi or take a dip in the water. BB, L
DAY 8 - Friday Amalfi ➤ Isle of Capri ➤ Blue Grotto ➤ Lunch ➤ Amalfi
From Positano we sail to Sorrento, another gem in the Gulf of Naples with great views of the mighty volcano, Mt. Vesuvius. In Sorrento we’ll enjoy lunch featuring the fresh specialties of the Campania region.
Amalfi at our stern, Capri at our bow, this morning we sail to one of the world’s most enchanting islands. If weather permits, we’ll visit the Blue Grotto, famed for it’s translucent aqua-blue light. We’ll also tour the island followed by a well - deserved lunch with wine.
We’ll drive back to Amalfi for your free night in this Mediterranean paradise. BB, L
Later this afternoon, we’ll sail back for your final night in Amalfi. Why not gather a few of your friends and go out for a pizza? After all – it was invented here! BB, L
DAY 7 - Thursday Amalfi ➤ Cilento ➤ Paestum ➤ Mozzarella & Vineyard Factory Tours ➤ Lunch ➤ Amalfi With its gleaming white marble temples, set against the silver mountains and deep blue sea, Paestum (pronounced pay’-stum) provides a uniquely Greek experience in Italy. Our expert local guide will relive the amazing history of this seaside village. Everyone loves Mozzarella! We’ll learn that the “real thing” comes from the Water Buffalo and freshness is measured in minutes and hours, rather than days. You’ll be an expert after your tour of a real Mozzarella factory. Next we’ll visit a local winery for an informative tour and tasting. Finally, we’ll enjoy a typical Neapolitan style lunch with fine local wines.
YOUR FIRST-CLASS & DELUXE HOTELS Rome - Rose Garden Palace (Superior First-Class) Amalfi - Luna Convento (5-Star Deluxe) NOTE: If a change in hotels becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be equivalent of those shown.
DEPARTURE DATES & LAND RATES April 2011 to October 2011
TO ROME, RETURN FROM AMALFI Depart USA Friday - Return Saturday
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
DAY 9 - Saturday Amalfi ➤ Flight home from Naples This morning our trip home starts at Naples Airport. We hope you enjoyed Rome, Amalfi, your guide, your driver and your traveling companions. Buon viaggio and please join Perillo Tours again in the very near future. BB
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NOTE: Rates are per person and include roundtrip airport transfers in Italy at scheduled times. Airfare available from your hometown. See page 22 for details.
BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW. See your travel agent,visit us on the web at www.PerilloTours.com or call us toll free at 1.800.431.1515
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Taormina, Mt. Etna in background
SPLENDID SICILY
9 DAYS FROM $2590 Palermo (3 nights) Taormina (4)
Also Visiting: Monreale, Marsala, Selinunte, Piazza Armerina, Siracusa, Noto.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class hotels. Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour. More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom. Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions p.22) Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! 5 Dinners & 1 Lunch. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink. 2 Wine Tastings. Vineyard tours and wine tastings. Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places. 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included. Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel. Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides. BB=Buffet Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
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There’s no place on earth like Sicily. A true melting pot of cultures, you’ll see Greek and Asian influences in the exotic architecture, unique cuisine and faces of her people. If you happen to be of Sicilian heritage, you’ll be surprised by how the “old country” has very much joined the 21st century while retaining its special charm. DAY 1 - Saturday Depart USA Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on our Sicilian adventure. Buon viaggio!
DAY 2 - Sunday Arrive in Palermo ➤ Afternoon Free ➤ Dinner in Hotel Benvenuti a Palermo! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Palermo airport to your hotel at scheduled times. A Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. Relax this afternoon, or take a stroll around the neighborhood. This evening we enjoy a welcome drink followed by dinner and the first of many local wines to be sampled in the days ahead. D
DAY 3 - Monday Palermo & Monreale Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon Free
DAY 4 - Tuesday Palermo ➤ Marsala Wine Tasting ➤ Selinunte ➤ Palermo ➤ Dinner Out This morning’s drive passes the salt pans of Trapani and the beautiful Island of Mozia. We soon arrive in Marsala, where Englishman John Woodhouse introduced the famous fortified wine in 1796. We’ll have a chance to visit a wine cellar and enjoy a taste of the thick, dark wine. This afternoon we visit the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Selinus – an acropolis of majestic temples overlooking the sea. Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner out with local wines and our new friends. BB, D
DAY 5 - Wednesday Palermo ➤ Piazza Armerina ➤ Taormina ➤ Dinner in Hotel We bid farewell to Palermo this morning, with stunning Taormina in our sights.
This morning we explore Palermo, the fascinating capital city. We’ll visit the Royal Palace which General George Patton turned into his headquarters in 1943. We’ll also take in the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel, the Palermo Cathedral, the great Norman Cathedral of Monreale and other highlights of the city.
On the way, we’ll stop off for a fascinating visit to the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. The elaborate villa, owned by a Roman aristocrat from the 4th Century, is famous for its intricate mosaics. And who said the Bikini was invented in St. Tropez in the 1950s? You’ll see positive proof that the Romans invented it centuries ago!
This afternoon and evening are on your own for free time, shopping or explorations. Ask your guide for dining suggestions this evening. BB
Many have proclaimed Taormina to be the most beautiful place on earth. Now you can decide for yourself. After an exciting and
Monreale Marsala Selinunte
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Palermo Piazza Armerina Taormina Catania Siracusa Noto
educational day, a delicious, relaxing dinner is served in our hotel with fine local wines. BB, D
DAY 6 - Thursday Taormina Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon of Leisure ➤ Dinner Out After this morning’s leisurely tour, you’ll know why Taormina is known as the “Jewel of Italy.” Its winding streets and secluded gardens are truly enchanting. The snow covered volcano, Mt. Etna, serves as a dramatic backdrop to the well-preserved Greek and Roman outdoor theater. This afternoon is all yours! Why not stroll the medieval streets lined with interesting little shops, take a dip in the water, or just relax. Tonight, we enjoy dinner and great Sicilian wines at a charming local restaurant. BB, D
DAY 7 - Friday Taormina ➤ Mt. Etna Visit ➤ Wine Tasting & Lunch ➤ Taormina
Ruins of an Ancient Temple in Selinunte the Greek mathematician, was slain here by the Romans. Plato taught here! The archaeological garden is peppered with attractions: the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the “Ear of Dionysus.” But what an ear! Nearly 200 feet long, you can enter the inner chamber of the “ear” where tearing a piece of paper sounds like a gun shot. A forerunner to modern day “bugging” – the tyrant Dionysus eavesdropped on prisoners in the “ear.”
This morning we meet one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mt. Etna is in an almost constant state of eruption. Don’t worry, we’ll keep a safe distance!
Tonight is our last dinner out together. No tears. You’ll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D
The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, orchards and vineyards. So let’s visit a local winery for a tour, a tasting and a light lunch!
DAY 9 - Sunday Depart from Catania to USA
Tonight you can enjoy dinner on your own. Have you tried “pesce spada” yet? Swordfish is Sicily’s favorite seafood. BB, L
DAY 8 - Saturday Taormina ➤ Noto ➤ Siracusa ➤ Taormina ➤ Dinner Out This morning we motor south to Noto, a “World Heritage Site.” Noto is also known as Sicily’s “Baroque City” because it consists entirely of palaces, churches and houses in the Baroque style. This afternoon we’ll visit Sicily’s most important Greek city of antiquity – Siracusa. Archimedes,
YOUR FIRST-CLASS HOTELS Palermo - Des Palmes Taormina - Villa Diodoro NOTE: If a change in hotels becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be equivalent of those shown.
DEPARTURE DATES & LAND RATES April 2011 to October 2011
TO PALERMO, RETURN FROM CATANIA Depart USA Saturday - Return Sunday
Apr 23 May 7 21 Jun 4 18 2 16 30 Jul 13 Aug Sep 3 10 17 24 1 15 Oct
This morning we board our flight home, but we realize we’re taking a little piece of Italy back with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. BB
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$1990
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$2690 $2490 $3190
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$2790 $2590 $3290
$2190
NOTE: Rates are per person and include roundtrip airport transfers in Italy at scheduled times. Airfare available from your hometown. See page 22 for details.
BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW. See your travel agent,visit us on the web at www.PerilloTours.com or call us toll free at 1.800.431.1515
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Umbria, the “Green Heart of Italy”
A TASTE OF ITALY 12 DAYS FROM $4290 Rome (2 nights) Torgiano (2) Siena (3) Parma (2) Como (1) Also Visiting: Assisi, Cortona, Montalcino, Pienza, Maranello WHAT’S INCLUDED: Great Hotels. Centrally-located, Deluxe & Superior First Class hotels, exclusively. Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour. More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom. Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions p.22) Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! 7 Dinners & 1 Lunch. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink.
Known as the “Green Heart of Italy,” Umbria rivals only Tuscany for the beauty of its gently rolling hills. Happily, we’ll also spend time in Tuscany herself. And if you like Italian food, this is your trip. We’ll even let you learn with the master chefs at the Academia Barilla, if you promise to invite the Perillo staff to Sunday dinner sometime soon!
DAY 1 - Wednesday Depart USA Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on the adventure of a lifetime.
DAY 2 - Thursday Arrive in Rome ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner in Hotel Benvenuti a Roma! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.
2 Wine Tastings in Torgiano & Montalcino.
There will be time to relax this afternoon before our dinner with fine local wines at our hotel.
Balsamic Vinegar Tasting in Modena
BB, D
Ferrari Museum Visit in Maranello
DAY 3 - Friday Rome ➤ Imperial Rome Sightseeing ➤ Vatican Museum ➤ St Peter’s Basilica
Cooking Class at the professional Academia Barilla Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places. 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included. Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)
Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides BB=Buffet Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner 16
Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. This afternoon we’ll visit Vatican City, starting with the Vatican Museum - a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings.
Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected. Next we visit St. Peter’s Basilica, by far the largest church in Christendom. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar. Tonight we thought you’d enjoy a chance to venture-out for dinner on your own. Your tour guide will have some mouthwatering suggestions. BB
DAY 4 - Saturday Rome ➤ Wine Museum of Torgiano ➤ Dinner in Our Hotel This morning we head north for Torgiano in Umbria, the “Green Heart of Italy.” Torgiano is a quaint village surrounded by vineyards, where time seems to stand still. Our home will be the charming 5-Star Deluxe, Le Tre Vaselle, with the feel of a fine country manor. For the visitor interested in food and wine, Torgiano is a veritable treasure trove! We’ll start by visiting the Wine Museum of Torgiano. The museum’s displays include items which illustrate the Middle Eastern origins of wine and its spread throughout the Mediterranean world. All manner of pitchers, jugs, baskets, tools, wine presses, maps, drawings and paintings tell the history of wine. Tonight we’ll enjoy a country-style dinner at our hotel. BB, D
DAY 8 - Wednesday Siena ➤ Montalcino Wine Tasting ➤ Lunch at Castello Banfi ➤ Pienza ➤ Parma
Como Milan Parma Maranello
Modena
Siena Pienza Montalcino
Cortona Assisi Torgiano Rome
DAY TRIP/ VISIT OVERNIGHT STAY
DAY 5 - Sunday Torgiano ➤ Assisi ➤ Dinner Out Tonight This morning we’ll visit the home of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. Here we visit the massive Basilica of San Francesco, rising majestically on graceful arched supports. While the Basilica was partially damaged by the earthquake of 1997, its restoration is complete, and the result – stunning! Tonight we’ll enjoy a great local dining experience at La Posta dei Donini in Torgiano. Buon appetito! BB, D
DAY 6 - Monday Torgiano ➤ Cortona ➤ Siena ➤ Dinner in Our Hotel Cortona was made famous by Frances Mayes book ‘Under the Tuscan Sun,’ but it was put on the map by the Etruscans, who left tombs everywhere around town! You too will fall in love with this charming medieval town. Next we enjoy a quiet, easy drive to our new home in Tuscany – Siena. The rolling countryside between Umbria and Tuscany is the most beautiful in Italy. We’ll check-into the best place in town – Siena’s 5-Star Deluxe, Grand Hotel Continental. Tonight we’ll enjoy a relaxing dinner at the hotel. BB, D
DAY 7 - Tuesday Siena ➤ Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon and Evening of Leisure This morning we’ll get to know Siena. We’ll see the Town Hall and the enchanting Duomo featuring the most ornate mosaic floor in all Italy. It took 200 years and 40 artisans to complete! We’ll also visit the Piazza del Campo, site of the famous, and somewhat quirky horse race known as, the Palio! The rest of the day is yours to relax, shop, wander or ask your tour leader about a multitude of other interesting activities. Dinner is on your own. BB
For most of us, this morning’s visit to Montalcino will be a treat. For wine enthusiasts, it will be closer to a religious experience! The Brunello di Montalcino is considered Italy’s highest achievement in wine making. We’ll tour a vineyard and enjoy a taste of the famous grape. We’ll enjoy a scrumptious luncheon at Castello Banfi. Pasta! Vino! Amici! Now we’re living! We’ll then visit the charming town of Pienza. It’s considered a “utopian city” because it was built by Pope Pius II incorporating the latest Renaissance ideals of man, nature and architecture. This afternoon we’ll arrive in Parma, our home for the next 2 nights. Dinner is on your own tonight. BB, L
DAY 11 - Saturday Parma ➤ Como Sightseeing Out Tonight
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Dinner
Today we head north for the easy drive to Como. Situated in Italy’s beautiful lake region, Como is surrounded by the breathtaking snow-covered Alps. We’ll enjoy all the beauty this region has to offer. We may even catch a glimpse of George Clooney’s villa! Tonight we’ll enjoy our last night together for a great dinner-out, featuring the special cuisine of northern Italy. Let’s have a toast to our driver, our guide and our new found friends Salute! BB, D
DAY 12 - Sunday Flight Home from Milan This morning we have a short drive to Milan to board our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. BB
DAY 9 - Thursday Parma ➤ Parma City Sightseeing ➤ Barilla Academy Cooking Class ➤ Dinner at the Academy Tonight! Parma is world famous for its incredibly edible contributions to world cuisine such as Parmigiano cheese and Parma ham. We’ll take a look around this charming city divided in the center by a tiny little stream. Barilla pasta products have become ubiquitous in American grocery stores. The company also runs a renowned cooking school in downtown Parma called, Academia Barilla. This afternoon, Barilla’s prestigious chefs will teach you how to prepare an authentic Italian meal including time-tested techniques and special secrets your Italian grandmother might not even know! After class, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labor, washed down with the great local wines of the region. BB, D
DAY 10 - Friday Parma ➤ Modena ➤ Balsamic Vinegar Factory ➤ Maranello ➤ Ferrari Museum ➤ Dinner in our Hotel The traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is unique in the world. It’s made by essentially cooking grape juice which is then matured through natural fermentation. You’ll learn the process first-hand at the old, family run, Acetaia di Giorgio in Modena. For many of you, this is sure to be your first “vinegar tasting!” Next, it’s a short drive to Maranello, home of Ferrari! The museum receives 200,000 fans each year and houses classic Formula One models, road cars, trophies and pictures. You can even buy one! Tonight, we’ll have a relaxing dinner at our hotel. BB, D
YOUR FIRST-CLASS & DELUXE HOTELS Rome - Rose Garden Palace (Superior First Class) Torgiano- Tre Vaselle (Deluxe) Siena- Grand Hotel Continental (Deluxe) Parma- Maria Luigia Palace (Superior First Class) Como- Grand Hotel di Como (Superior First Class) NOTE: If a change in hotels becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be equivalent of those shown.
DEPARTURE DATES & LAND RATES April 2011 to October 2011
TO ROME, RETURN FROM MILAN Depart USA Wednesday - Return Sunday
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Double Room
18 1 22 20 31 14 5 Triple Room
Single Room
Kids under 12 w/ 2 adults
BLACK DATES
$4290 $3990 $4690
$3290
RED DATES
$4490 $4190 $4890
$3490
GREEN DATES
$4690 $4290 $4990
$3590
NOTE: Rates are per person and include roundtrip airport transfers in Italy at scheduled times. Airfare available from your hometown. See page 22 for details.
BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW. See your travel agent,visit us on the web at www.PerilloTours.com or call us toll free at 1.800.431.1515
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The MSC Fantasia Cruis Ship
MSC MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE 7 NIGHT CRUISE PLUS 2 NIGHT STAY IN ROME
DAY 1- Thursday Flight to Rome
Aboard the MSC Fantasia featuring ‘Yacht Club’ all suite cabins!
DAY 2- Friday Rome, Italy
Exciting Ports-of-Call: Rome, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Tunis, Malta, Sicily.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 7-night cruise of the Western Mediterranean Yacht Club Suite with balcony 2 night stay in Rome at the Superior First Class Rose Garden Palace Hotel 3 airport transfers to the ship, to the hotel and back to the airport. Personal Butler Service Private Gourmet Dining in the Yacht Club’s specialty gourmet restaurants Room Service around the clock at no extra charge Private shipboard areas such as the “Top Sail Lounge” and “The One Pool” Private SPA with private access Private Pool & Bar Special private restaurants and menu selections Complimentary beverages including wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks Exclusive Retail Services offering jewelry to view in the privacy of your own suite
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The excitement begins with an overnight flight to Rome. Ask about Perillo’s low airfares to Italy. You are also free to book your own flights. Benvenuti in Italia! Whether you purchased your ticket through Perillo, or on your own, we’re happy to pick you up at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport for the approximate 1 hour ride to the port of Civitavecchia. A blast of the Fantasia’s horn signals the start of our adventure! By now, you’ve had a personal orientation of the Yacht Club and learned the features of your suite. Some of us don’t have butlers at home, so go ahead – have him unpack your bags, shine your shoes and bring you an extra-dry martini. A person could get used to this!
DAY 3- Saturday Genoa, Italy
This morning we sail into the beautiful port city of Genoa. With a full day ahead of us the options are many. The Genoa Aquarium is the 2nd largest in Europe. The quaint seaside village of Portofino is just a 1/2 hour away. Or head to “Piazza dei Ferrari,” the historical center of Genoa. Your Yacht Club concierge or cruise director will have a multitude of interesting activities.
DAY 4- Sunday Marseille, France
Cézanne, Braque, Derain, Dufy and Marquet have all lived in France’s “second city” and been inspired by its beauties. Explore Marseille itself or visit the seaside gem, Cassis, a quieter version of St. Tropez. Also close by is Avignon, so lovely that Pope Clement V spent his entire papacy there.
DAY 5- Monday Barcelona, Spain
This morning you wake up to the joys of Barcelona, the grand capital of Catalonia. You must see the work of her most famous architect – Gaudi. Also of great interest is Montserrat with its famous Benedictine
Monastery. Or, ask your concierge about catching a Flamenco Show. Ole!
DAY 6- Tuesday La Goulette, Tunis
Welcome to Africa and exotic Tunisia! The capital of Tunisia actually consists of three cities: the modern Capital City of the Tunisian Republic, Medina and Carthage. Filled with Arabic, Spanish and Roman history, you’ll learn the importance of this city from Hannibal’s time, down to today. But be back in time for dinner, a great show and then . . . shall we meet in the Liquid Disco?
DAY 7- Wednesday La Valletta, Malta
Malta’s tiny capitol, La Valletta, is a World Heritage site and nothing short of an open air museum. It is a living experience of Baroque architecture. The city is dotted with quaint cafes and wine bars. Tour the city, relax on the beach, or swim with the dolphins. You’ll quickly fall in love with this little known Mediterranean gem.
DAY 8- Thursday Messina, Italy
Messina is a gateway to the best of Sicily. A short distance away is the gorgeous hilltop resort town of Taormina, as well as the majestic (and still active) volcano, Mt. Etna. Or see the charming village of Tindari, home of the “Black Madonna.” As always you can chose to sightsee, shop or just relax.
DAY 9- Friday Rome, Italy
This morning it’s farewell to our new cruising friends, our Yacht Club staff, and yes, sadly your butler! To soften the blow, we’ll whisk you from the pier to downtown Rome where you’ll relax for 2 days at Perillo’s own Rose Garden Palace Hotel. After check-in you can stroll our fancy via Veneto neighborhood to leafy Borghese Park, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, all within a 15 minute walk. Tonight enjoy dinner on your own. Why not try the Rose Garden’s scrumptious La Rosetta Restaurant? Or grab a pizza and a Peroni just around the corner.
DAY 10- Saturday Rome, Italy
MSC YACHT CLUB
Saturdays in Rome are quite peaceful because there’s no commuter congestion. Yet all the tourism sites are open! Ask our concierge for ideas on how to spend your final day of this magnificent vacation. You can enjoy a city tour of Rome and the Vatican, or take a delightful day trip to Orvieto. Tonight, toast yourselves to a truly great travel experience and to memories that will last a lifetime.
MSC FANTASIA Deluxe Suite (YC1)
DAY 11- Sunday Depart Rome for USA
This morning we drive you to Rome Airport for your flight home. No tears, those 3 coins in the Trevi Fountain guarantee your return . . . on a Perillo Tour!
The MSC Fantasia is a magnificent new ship. She has all the latest exciting features – gourmet-themed restaurants, sports complex, indoor-outdoor pools, a magnificent theater with top entertainment, and wonderful portsof-call in the Western Mediterranean. But that’s not good enough for our Perillo guests! You see, the Fantasia carries 3,100 passengers in the main section of the ship. But hidden on the upper deck is a private, woodpaneled “club” that looks and feels exactly like a high-end yacht. And here’s the best part! CruiseCritic.com calls the MSC Yacht Club cabins, “the best suites at sea.” These are the suites Perillo Tours has reserved for you at the same price, or less, than cabins in the “back of the ship!” So just how luxurious is the Yacht Club? The cabins and public areas have been redesigned and furnished by some of the world’s most respected brands exclusively for the MSC Yacht Club. And naturally, you have full access to the facilities throughout the main ship as well, including the restaurants, bars, clubs, casino, swimming pools and theater.
MSC FANTASIA 11 DAY ITINERARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Overnight Flight to Rome Embark in Civitavecchia ---- Genoa, Italy 9:00AM Marseille, France 8:00AM Barcelona, Spain 7:00AM La Goulette, Tunisia 2:30PM Valletta, Malta 9:00AM Messina, Sicily 7:00AM Disembark Civitavecchia 8:00AM Rome ---- Transfer to Airport & Flight Home
7:00PM 6:00PM 6:00PM 2:00PM 7:30PM 6:00PM 2:00PM -------
2011 ALL- INCLUSIVE CRUISE & LAND RATES All Deluxe Suites (YC1) + 2 Nights Rose Garden Palace Depart from USA on Thursdays. Return from Rome on Sundays.
Apr 21 28 May 5 12 19 26 Jun 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 Jul
Aug Sep Oct
4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13
Per person in double cabin
3rd/4th adult in double cabin
3rd/4th child (17 & under)
Solo Traveler
RED DATES
$3545 $3745
$2865 $2865
$1450 $1450
$5850 $5950
BLUE DATES
$3845
$2865
$1450
$6350
$3990
$2865
$1450
$6850
BLACK DATES
GREEN DATES
Rates include round-trip airport transfers in Rome for all guests.
BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW. See your travel agent,visit us on the web at www.PerilloTours.com or call us toll free at 1.800.431.1515
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N AL EW L !
CUSTOM, INDEPENDENT TRAVEL TO ITALY We’ll customize the perfect Italy vacation for you, your family and friends. For the 1st or 2nd time traveler to Italy, we believe an organized, high - quality escorted tour is the way to go! But for a more in-depth and personalized experience, why not have Perillo’s expert team put together a customized vacation?
Think of the possibilities: · · · · ·
Visit the hometown of your grandparents. Host an anniversary celebration in a Tuscan villa. Take a cooking class with a professional Italian chef. Indulge in the glorious wines of the Chianti region. Explore the legendary islands off the coast of Sicily.
Another great idea . . . Why not arrive a few days before your Perillo Tour starts, or remain in Italy after the end of your tour? We’ll make all the arrangements so that your ‘pre and post stay’ works seamlessly with your tour! Perillo’s customized Italy travel services include flights, hotels, car rentals, train tickets, sightseeing excursions, museum passes, cooking classes, villa rentals, wedding planning and so much more! Finally, if you arrange your own group for your family or business, you’ll enjoy ONE FREE LAND TRIP for every 12 full paying passengers on the same itinerary. How about that family reunion in Italy this year! To arrange your customized Italy trip contact Perillo Tours directly, or work through your professional travel agent. BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW. See your travel agent,visit us on the web at www.PerilloTours.com or call us toll free at 1.800.431.1515 Note: Terms & conditions for custom tours will differ from Perillo’s escorted tours and will be advised upon booking. 20
MAP OF ITALY AND SURROUNDING AREA
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WHY BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS WITH PERILLO TOURS? 1. Big savings in both Coach and Business Class. 2. Reserve your flight now but pay later with your “final payment.” 3. Much more lenient cancellation and change fees! 4. You can still earn your Frequent Flyer Mileage. 5. Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times.
FIND THE ZONE YOU WILL BE DEPARTING FROM CAN’T FIND YOUR HOME CITY? Give us a call and we’ll find the most convenient airport for you. ZONE 1 Newark , NJ New York, JFK
ZONE 2 Akron, OH Albany, NY Allentown, PA Baltimore, MD Bangor, ME Buffalo, NY Boston, MA Burlington, VT Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dayton, OH Hartford, CT Manchester, NH
Norfolk, VA Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA Portland, ME Providence, RI Richmond, VA Roanoke, VA Rochester, NY Syracuse, NY Toledo, OH Washington, D.C. WilkesBarre/ Scranton, PA
ZONE 3 Asheville, NC Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Birmingham, AL Charleston, SC
Chattanooga, TN Charlotte, NC Columbia, SC Columbus, GA Dallas, TX Des Moines, IA Detroit, MI Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Myers, FL Ft. Wayne, IN Grand Rapids, MI Greensboro, NC Greenville/Spartan, SC Houston, TX Huntsville, AL Indianapolis, IN Jackson, MS Jacksonville, FL Kalamazoo, MI Kansas City, MO Knoxville, TN
Lansing, MI Lexington, KY Little Rock, AR Louisville, KY Memphis, TN Miami, FL Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Mobile, AL Montgomery, AL Myrtle Beach, SC Nashville, TN New Orleans, LA Oklahoma City, OK Omaha, NE Orlando, FL Raleigh/Durham, NC San Antonio, TX Sarasota, FL Savannah, GA Shreveport, LA
South Bend, IN St. Louis, MO Tampa, FL Tulsa, OK W. Palm Beach, FL
ZONE 4 Albuquerque, NM Billings, MT Boise, ID Bozeman, MT Butte, MT Casper, WY Colorado Springs, CO Denver, CO Great Falls, MT Helena, MT Idaho Falls, ID Jackson, WY Kalispell, MT
Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles, CA Missoula, MT Palm Springs, CA Phoenix, AZ Portland, OR Rapid City, SD Reno, NV Sacramento, CA Salt Lake City, UT San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Santa Ana, CA Seattle, WA Spokane,WA Tucson, AZ Wichita, KS
SAMPLE AIRFARES
These fares can help you estimate the full cost of your tour. We will quote your exact airfare within 2 business days of booking.
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
April 1- May 13, 2011/Sep 1- Oct 28, 2011
$620
$770
$850
$870
May 14 - August 31, 2011
$1100
$1200
$1300
$1400
Sample Airfares
The “Early Bird!”
The “sample” airfares shown do not include departure taxes or fuel surcharges now in the $420 - $450 range. Your exact airfare will be advised within 2 business days of booking your tour.
The early booker usually gets the lowest fares, the most convenient flights and best seats. So a word to the wise BOOK EARLY!
Airfares DO include your roundtrip airport transfers in Italy at scheduled times, provided you arrive and depart on scheduled tour dates. If you wish to arrive earlier or extend your stay, airport transfers are not included. Airfare seasons are subject to change.
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Air Upgrade at Affordable Prices When you purchase your coach ticket through Perillo Tours, you can upgrade to Business/First Class for a surcharge of as little as $2199 per person. Live it up a little!
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS. TERMS AND CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT. Receipt of a deposit of $350 per person, and signed contract is required to hold your reservation. The balance is due 60 days before departure. Certified bank checks or credit cards are required for reservations and final payments made within 30 days of departure. For reservations and payments received within 21 days of departure, you will be charged the cost of sending documents by express mail, now in the range of $10 to $25. PRICES. All prices are subject to increase due to any increase in our costs, such as, but not limited to: increases in air, land or sea fares, fuel cost, and currency fluctuations. All taxes, fuel surcharges, security charges and any other taxes or charges imposed by airlines, airports, cruise lines, governments, etc. are not included in price. Gratuities not specifically mentioned are excluded. AIR DEVIATING TOUR MEMBERS must arrange their own transportation from airport to hotel and hotel to airport. UNUSED TOUR ELEMENTS. No refund will be given for any unused tour features, by reason of customer’s choice, for operational reasons, or because of bad weather. ERRORS. In case of printing, typographical error, computer error, verbal or human billing error, we reserve the right to invoice or re-invoice participants with corrected billing. TICKET REVISION/CANCELLATION FEE. Once tickets are issued, a $200 per ticket revision/cancellation fee will apply to each ticket plus the cost of express mail charges. This charge is not covered by the Perillo Protection Plan and subject to change. HOLIDAYS AND CHANGES. During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited. In such instances, and whenever possible, slight itinerary adjustments are made by Perillo Tours to minimize inconvenience to tour members. If, however, your enjoyment might be diminished by such minor limitations, please check with the appropriate tourist office before selecting a departure. Holidays, closing days and other circumstances may change the day of the week for scheduled “dining out”, sightseeing and other activities. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS. United States citizens require a valid passport only, when traveling to Europe. Non-citizens have other requirements which should be
checked immediately. BAGGAGE. Each tour member is limited to one large suitcase and one small carryon due to limited baggage area on buses. Some airlines are now charging for all checked luggage as well as overweight suitcases. Please check your airline’s website for current information. As Perillo Tours cannot take responsibility for lost or damaged luggage, the Perillo Protection Plan outlined below is highly recommended. SINGLE ROOMS. A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement rate shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin bedrooms and sometimes poorly located, especially in older hotels. TRIPLE ROOMS. Are available on some tours. They usually consist of a twin bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. This may not be comfortable for three adults. CANCELLATION AND INSURANCE. Because of the extraordinary savings being offered, if you cancel your reservations, the penalties shown below will apply depending on the length of time remaining before departure. Your right to receive a refund is limited. All cancellations and refund requests must be sent to us in writing and are subject to the following cancellation charges which are based on the price of the tour and the number of weeks prior to departure we receive your notice. MOST CHARGES MAY BE AVOIDED BY YOUR ACCEPTING THE PERILLO PROTECTION PLAN EXPLAINED BELOW. CANCELLATION CHARGES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE CANCELLATION CHARGES 61 OR MORE DAYS
$50
60–31 DAYS
30% OF TOUR COST
30–2 DAYS
60% OF TOUR COST
1 DAY BEFORE DEPART AND NO SHOWS
100% OF TOUR COST
All charges indicated above are per person.
REFUND. All refunds are conditioned upon your understanding that your acceptance of a refund is on the express condition that you release us from all further liability and you thereby waive all additional rights and remedies under this contract or any applicable state, federal or foreign law. TOUR MEMBERS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on and off motorcoaches and other transportation
vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need such assistance must be accompanied by a qualified companion. OPTIONAL TOURS. Traditionally, tour directors make available for purchase a series of optional excursions and other activities to fill in free days and evenings. You are under no obligation to take any, they are strictly optional. Depending on the tour, if you avail yourself of all optionals, the total will be approximately $200 to $600 per person. RESPONSIBILITY. Perillo Tours, Inc., and their employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively “Perillo Tours”), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, motorcoach, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Perillo Tours is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or of any third party. Tour members are also subject to the terms and conditions set forth on their airline, rail or cruise line ticket. These conditions are available upon request. You may see the name PERILLO TOURS affixed to motor vehicles, on signs around the hotel or elsewhere. This use of our name is purely for reasons of identification and does not denote ownership, supervision, or control by Perillo Tours in any way. In addition and without limitation, Perillo Tours is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. Also be advised that foreign air-conditioning systems in public places, hotels and motorcoaches are not up to U.S. standards.
and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline, to accept or retain any person as a member of these trips at any time. In any such event, Perillo Tour’s sole obligation is to refund for any unused accommodations or other trip features. Passenger certifies not to have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers. Perillo Tours reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice and/ or to substitute airlines or hotels of a similar category for those listed in this brochure, and Perillo Tours shall not be liable for any such changes. By your knowing the above, you can purchase the Perillo Protection Plan and there will be no misunderstanding before, during or after your vacation. From time-to-time a tour departure may be cancelled for lack of participation. In such a case, the operator’s sole responsibility is to provide a refund without any other liability whatsoever. Operator will have no further responsibility for any conjunction tickets, non-refundable or otherwise. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, to the Responsibility Clause, to the brochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in New Jersey, in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent. Upon payment of a deposit, tour participant indicates acceptance of the above Terms and Conditions and of the Arbitration Agreement. OPERATOR/TOUR MEMBER AGREEMENT. Fu r t h e r i n f ormation concerning t h e conditions of this tour is contained in an agreement that will be signed between the tour member and tour operator at the time of tour deposit. Perillo Tours, Perillo Plaza, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677. Phone: 1-800-431-1515 www.PerilloTours.com
If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers
PERILLO PROTECTION PLAN: TR AVEL WITH PEACE OF MIND Perillo Tours Pre-Departure Protection: Covers cancellations for any reason. This will protect you against cancellation charges stated above. No-shows are not covered by this plan. A $200 fee to change or cancel your air ticket once tickets are issued is not covered by this plan. The following post-departure insurance is provided by AIG Travel Guard. Tour Cost Trip Interruption: Pays for the financial loss you incur while on tour if you must cancel due to illness, injury, or death of you, a family member, or traveling companion as well as named unforeseen circumstances which may arise.
$600 Travel Delay: Pays up to $300 per day up to the maximum limit of coverage (if the insured’s trip is delayed for more than 12 hours) for reasonable, additional accommodations until travel becomes possible. This benefit is payable for only one delay for all insureds. $1000 Baggage and Personal Effects: Pays for covered items, lost, stolen, or broken on your trip. $300 Baggage Delay: Pays for the purchase of essential items if your bags are delayed for more than 24 hours while on your trip. $25,000 Medical Expenses: Pays for covered accident, sickness, and emergency dental with no deductibles.
$50,000 Emergency Medical Transportation: Pays evacuation and transportation expense as directed by a physician to the nearest adequate medical facility. $25,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment: Pays for direct accidental death and dismemberment 24 hours a day while you are on your trip. $100,000 Flight Accident: Applies only to injury sustained by you while in or on, boarding or alighting from an air conveyance organized and licensed for the transportation of passengers for hire and/or as a result of being struck or run down by an aircraft. AIG Travel Assist: Provides 24-hour assistance to you worldwide.
This coverage is non-refundable and can only be purchased with your tour deposit for $199. If purchased, you will receive a Description of Coverage with your final documents which describe the coverage and exclusions in detail. If you have any questions about the insurance, call :
AIG Travel Guard toll-free: 1-866-221-8078 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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