ITALY S MAGNIFICENT LAKE DISTRICT. Sponsored By NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FOR SOLO TRAVELERS

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1 ITALY S MAGNIFICENT LAKE DISTRICT NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FOR SOLO TRAVELERS Sponsored By OCTOBER 4-12, 2016

2 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS >Solo traveler friendly; single supplement waived (limited availability). >Enjoy accommodations on Lake Maggiore in Stresa. >Cruise lakes Maggiore and Como, the great lakes of Italy, by private boat. > Explore Lake Orta and the island of San Giulio. >Admire historic, baroque villas and exotic gardens while exploring the Borromean Islands. > Discover the vibrant city of Milan. > Experience an interactive cooking lesson at a restaurant overlooking Lake Maggiore. >Visit Villa Taranto and admire its beautiful botanic gardens. W Bellagio here Italy kisses Switzerland, glacial lakes sparkle in the sun. Surrounded by the foothills of the Alps and romantic villas, the lakes are abundant with lush vistas. This region of Italy formally known as Lombardy, but also called the Lake District has long been a favorite of artists and writers. It has also been a center of commerce since the Middle Ages. Explore the colorful towns around the lakes and the sophisticated city of Milan, Italy s economic and fashion capital. Embrace the serene and the spectacular in Italy s Magnificent Lake District. Isola San Giulio, Lake Orta Alumni Campus Abroad Advantages The unique, value-added features of Alumni Campus Abroad programs deliver an outstanding educational travel experience. A carefully selected hotel with comfortable accommodations is perfect for exploring the region s renowned landmarks and off-the-beaten-path treasures while providing the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and lifestyle. Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize your travel experience. An extensive meal plan is seasoned with traditional specialties. Meet the People opportunities allow you to interact with local residents and gain personal insight into their everyday lives. Knowledgeable guides lead your excursions and local experts present insightful educational lectures. An experienced Travel Director ensures attentive service for the duration of your stay. All gratuities for excursion guides and drivers are included.

3 Discover Italy s Magnificent Lake District on this spectacular journey through the breathtaking beauty of northern Italy. Explore picturesque islands, stroll through gorgeous gardens and villas, visit historic palaces and cathedrals, and embrace splendid art and architecture. Experience the incredible beauty that has inspired writers and poets as you live la dolce vita in the Italian Lake District. Travel experts have meticulously planned this exciting program, which showcases the highlights of Italy s pristine lakes. Enjoy preferred access to popular attractions and an exclusive educational program that will enhance your appreciation of the people and the culture. Our educational program features expert local speakers and is the hallmark of our Alumni Campus Abroad programs. This trip combines the security, ease and value of group travel with opportunities for independent exploration. You will enjoy the camaraderie of traveling with a group and, during your free time, feel the thrill of making your own discoveries! Space on this amazing journey is limited, so be sure to make your reservations today. Cordially, The Italian lakes have that in them and their air which removes them from common living. Their beauty is of a special creation ~ Hilaire Belloc, French-born English writer, , The Path to Rome, 1902 Italy is welldeserving the character it has acquired of being the Garden of Europe. ~ Washington Irving, American author, , Journal, April 22, 1805 Debbie Vargo Director, Alumni Tours The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. You may have the universe if I may have Italy. ~ Giuseppe Verdi, Northern Italian opera composer, For more information contact Amy Stoneking at Ohio State Alumni Tours at TOUR (8687), , or stoneking.9@osu.edu. Visit our website at: TOUR (8687) Stresa

4 ITALY S MAGNIFICENT LAKE DISTRICT SCENIC SPLENDOR OF AZURE WATERS The breathtaking natural beauty of Italy s Lake District has drawn everyone from Renaissance nobles to contemporary celebrities to gaze at la bella vista. You ll do the same from Stresa, a picturesque town that overlooks the Borromean Islands and Lake Maggiore. As your home for this enchanting exploration of villages, villas and vistas, Stresa offers the best of the Lake District s legendary culture, cuisine and beauty. DAY ONE IN TRANSIT Depart your gateway city for Milan, Italy.A A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. DAY TWO STRESA, ITALY Upon arrival in Milan, transfera to Stresa and the Hotel La Palma on Lake Maggiore. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and Dinner at the hotel. DAY THREE D B D LAKE ORTA Educational Focus: The Development of the Lake District. Learn about Italy s Lake District, a haven of Alpine peaks, gardens and lakes that have been influenced throughout history by many historical figures. Excursion: Lake Orta. Enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Orta. Take a walking tour of Orta San Giulio, a beautiful resort town that sits on the peninsula that juts into the lake. Then, board a boat to visit Isola San Giulio, the island in the lake, to see the spectacular frescoes in a fourth-century basilica. Independent Exploration: Enjoy some free time in Orta San Guilio for lunch and exploring on your own. Educational Focus: The Gardens of Lake Maggiore. Learn the history of the powerful Borromeo family and how they transformed the tranquil islands that now are named after them into splendid retreats featuring palaces and landscaped gardens. DAY FOUR B L BORROMEAN ISLANDS Educational Focus: Golden Age of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie UNESCO The Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with Leonardo da Vinci s The Last Supper in Milan is a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in this program. Renaissance. Delve into the true genius of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo and trace their profound influences on sculpture and painting. Excursion: The Borromean Islands. Cruise Lake Maggiore aboard a private boat to Isola Madre, the largest of the Borromean Islands. Enjoy a guided visit of its extensive botanical gardens. The tranquil English-style gardens are filled with exotic flowers, rare plants and ancient trees. Then, embrace the rustic charm of the peaceful fishing village of Isola dei Pescatori. Stroll its narrow streets lined by the quaint houses of the hard-working fishermen and their families who call this island home. Finally, visit Isola Bella, the Beautiful Island, extolled by writers over the centuries. Explore its 17th-century baroque palace and summer house that is home to a mosaic grotto and an astounding collection of art and antiques. Stroll through hanging gardens adorned with Greek and Roman statuary while listening to rare birds. Local Flavor: Savor a delicious lunch at a restaurant on Isola dei Pescatori.

5 Borromean Islands Lake Como Detail: The Last Supper. Milan Independent Exploration: Enjoy time at leisure this evening in Stresa. DAY FIVE MILAN Excursion: A Cultural Visit to Milan. See some of the world s most stunning art and architecture in Milan. Enjoy a memorable trip to the beautiful Renaissance Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie to see Leonardo s magnificent The Last Supper. Then, visit the museum at the legendary La Scala, Italy s opulent, premier opera house. Enter the flamboyant 14th-century Duomo, a Gothic masterpiece defended by 2,244 marble saints and nearly 100 scowling gargoyles. Independent Exploration: Spend time at leisure getting to know cosmopolitan and cultural Milan. DAY SIX STRESA Independent Exploration: The day is at leisure to pursue your own interests. Use this time to sightsee or shop in Stresa, or relax at B B Duomo, Milan a neighborhood restaurant or sidewalk café while sampling local specialties. Educational Focus: Contemporary Italy. Enjoy an engaging discussion of Italy s current economy, politics, society and role in the European Union. Cultural Event: Meet the People. Learn about daily Italian life from local residents. DAY SEVEN B L D BELLAGIO COMO Excursion: Bellagio. Enjoy a boat ride to Bellagio on Lake Como. Explore Bellagio, where you will roam narrow lanes and covered walkways lined with pastel houses. Admire the 18th- and 19th-century villas built by the region s noble families. Local Flavor: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a lakeside restaurant.

6 INCLUDED FEATURES Accommodations Seven nights in Stresa at the first-class Hotel La Palma. Cruising Lake Maggiore Independent Exploration: Shop Bellagio s boutiques or stroll along the waterfront. Excursion: Como. Travel by private boat from Bellagio to Como. Discover how the town has kept much of its ancient Roman street plan. Begin your walking tour at Piazza Cavour, which fronts the lake and is lined with cafés, hotels and shops. Independent Exploration: Discover more of Como at your leisure. Browse through the shops or walk along the lake. DAY EIGHT B L D PALLANZA Cultural Event and Local Flavor: Learn the secrets of traditional Italian cuisine during an interactive cooking lesson at a restaurant before savoring lunch. Excursion: Villa Taranto. Travel to Pallanza to visit the late-19th-century Villa Taranto. Scottish Captain Neil McEacharn bought the villa in He transformed the grounds into one of Europe s most beautiful botanic gardens, containing some 20,000 different plant varieties including dahlias, water lilies and flowering trees. This evening, attend a special Farewell Reception and Graduation Ceremony, followed by a Farewell Dinner. DAY NINE IN TRANSIT After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flights to your gateway city.a Note: Due to operational conditions, the order of events in this itinerary will vary depending upon your travel dates. A date-specific itinerary will be sent to you prior to departure. Some events on this program involve an element of walking. Included meals indicated each day as B \ L \ D = Breakfast \ Lunch \ Dinner B Meals Enjoy an extensive meal program, featuring seven breakfasts, three lunches and four dinners. Tea or coffee is included with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Take advantage of leisure time to try local cuisine independently. Sample authentic regional specialties at local restaurants. Attend a special Welcome Reception and Dinner. Gather for a Farewell Reception and Graduation Ceremony followed by a Farewell Dinner. Your Exciting Travel Program (For details, see the day-by-day itinerary.) Informative educational programs, presented by local experts, will enhance your insight into the region. Personal VOX listening devices allow you to hear every word from your expert, English-speaking guides. All excursions: Visit Lake Orta and its island. Discover Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands: Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori. Explore cosmopolitan Milan. Cruise Lake Como to the lakeside towns of Bellagio and Como. Enjoy an Italian cooking lesson. Admire the colorful Villa Taranto in Pallanza. Many Included Extras Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. Services of an experienced Travel Director. Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. Complimentary travel wallet.

7 Isola Bella A CCOMMODATIONS HOTEL LA PALMA STRESA The Hotel La Palma is situated in a quiet, centrally located neighborhood on the banks of Lake Maggiore. The hotel offers a stylish restaurant specializing in Italian and international cuisine as well as a stunning rooftop lounge. Take a dip in the lakeside pool, which affords superb views of the Borromean Islands, and soak up sunshine on the poolside terrace or the hotel s private beach. Enjoy a workout in the panoramic fitness room, or relax in the sauna, whirlpool or solarium. Each well-appointed guest room features its own terrace or balcony. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, a currency exchange, a business center, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available.

8 Reserve your trip to Italy today! Trip #: W Send to: Italy s Magnificent Lake District Ohio State Alumni Tours Longaberger Alumni House 2200 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH Please call Amy Stoneking at Ohio State Alumni Tours at ext. 2 or TOUR (8687) with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) (1) First Middle Last Date of Birth (2) First Middle Last Date of Birth Street Address: City: State: ZIP: Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Sharing with. (Form sent separately.) Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s): (1) (2) I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program and AHI FlexAir I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round-trip AHI FlexAir to Milan, Italy, to depart from: Departure City Please contact me regarding air options. Please send me information on upgrading my flights. Land Program I/we reserve this land program and will make my/our own air arrangenments and transfers. Single Accommodations I prefer single accommodations (supplement waived, limited availability). Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by July 21, 2016 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Amex. Make checks payable to AHI Travel. Alumni, their families and friends may travel on this tour by meeting Ohio State Alumni Tour eligibility requirements. I (we) have read, understand, and accept the conditions as stated in this brochure. Signature Date Enclosed is a deposit of ($600 pp required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check made payable to AHI Travel. Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Amex Card # Expires / (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.

9 LAND PROGRAM October 5-12, 2016 Full Price Special Savings Special Price* $3,445 $250 $3,195* *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This offer is limited, capacity controlled and tends to sell out quickly. NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Association is not the tour operator.association is not responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or car rental reservations, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts of God, or any other event beyond Association's control.association acts only as agent for participants with respect to travel services, and it shall not be responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, injury, damage, loss of baggage, accidents or for the acts or defaults of any person or entity engaged in conveying participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour. Further, Association shall not be responsible for losses or additional expenses of any participants due to sickness, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond its control.association shall not be responsible for alteration of the itinerary as deemed necessary for carrying out the tour, and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar quality. The right is further reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure; in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on Association's part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour should such person's health, actions or general deportment in the opinion of Association impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour. AHI FLEXAIR October 4-12, 2016 Our personalized air program allows you to select your flights, routing, class of service and dates of travel in consultation with one of our experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing and class of service. In most cases, transfers between the airport and hotel/cruise ship will be included on arrival and departure days. Your Passenger Service Representative will provide you with all of the details you need to guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us to ensure assistance in the case of schedule changes or delays that may impact your air travel plans. AHI FlexAir participants automatically receive flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms. Applicants for participation in this tour accept in full all the conditions set forth above. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CAN- CELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No , Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No , Ohio ST Reg. No , Wash. State ST Reg. 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10 Ohio State Alumni Tours Longaberger Alumni House 2200 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH ITALAKES TOUR (8687) Orta San Giulio Lake Como Milan Sail the Italian Lakes and savor Milan s artistic gems on this spectacular journey! Please call or refer to our website for the most current program information, discounts and pricing. AHI Travel s mission is to deliver inspirational educational and cultural travel programs that delight travelers. With AHI you can rely on: Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. An exceptional travel value. Unique access to local sites. Flexibility and customization. Safety and security. Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel