WHO WE ARE. ITALCAMEL Head Office Viale Dante, Riccione Italy Tel

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2 WHO WE ARE Italcamel, a family-owned receptive destination management company that offers international tour operators solutions for ground service needs throughout Italy, is now marketing its services in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1979, the B2B group tourism provider, with offices in Rome, Venice and Riccione, has created a dedicated team to support requests from the North American market. Italcamel connects incoming student, senior, leisure, business and incentive groups with its network of more than 4,000 hotels offering competitive rates throughout every region of Italy. The network include everything from rural leisure resorts to urban business-class hotels. With an in-house staff of 120 skilled tourism professionals, Italcamel also offers a wide-ranging selection of excursions with licensed and specialized multilingual tour guides and excellent bus, car and minibus companies to organize group and private transfers in every Italian city. Italcamel accommodates more than 2,400 groups per year from all over the world and currently buys approximately 85 million Euros worth of services from various suppliers all around Italy each year. Italcamel also offers a fast, dynamic and intuitive online booking system, with no installation or maintenance costs for travel agents. Agents and group tour operators can search for hotels and filter results by price, range, type of hotel, treatment, location and services. The online platform offers instant availability and rates for a wide selection of products at the best value for their money. The database can also be integrated with the client s system via XML/API. ITALCAMEL Head Office Viale Dante, Riccione Italy Tel northamerica@italcamel.com 2 3

3 PROJECT YOUR TRAVEL PLAN We process your request and send you our offers immediately, without any constraint. You will be able to make changes to your project with your ideas and wishes. BOOK When the offer will fit your needs, you can confirm the reservation. You will receive all the booking and payment details, and ongoing assistance from our dedicated department. TRAVEL Chill out while our skilled staff will take care of your clients. Our team will be always at your complete disposal! A BIG TEAM AT YOUR SERVICE! Dolomiti (Canazei) The strength of a big group is the possibility to own a bargaining power to get the best deals and most competitive products, always in step with the market changes. Our dynamic and highly qualified team can tailor solutions based on your needs and necessities. We are suppliers of Tourism and Travel Services for major Tour Operators, Travel Agencies and OTA worldwide. We manage FIT and all sorts of Group requests by online and offline services. Milan Florence Rome Venice Riccione YOUR PARTNER IN ITALY Founded in 1979, Italcamel rapidly becomes a leading company on the tourism market for quality and business volume. The company provides a wealth of experience in offering the best hotels and services at the best prices, in accordance to any budget. 15% 42% Central & North Europe Russian Federation 14% South America & Spain 7% East Europe Other Markets China 12% 10% Taormina 120 PROFESSIONALS Our team of professionals is spread all over Italy, to ensure an efficient and locally based service. NUMBERS* 84,000,000 TURNOVER 1,090,000 ROOM NIGHTS 500,000 TRAVELERS QUALITY OF SERVICE Our contract managers carefully select hotels first hand, with more than 3,000 hotels in Italy directly contracted. We provide a variety of restaurants offer, as well as transfers, ground services, guided visits and excursions to art cities, historical sites and natural beauties, and any kind of activities with skilled and professional staff. Our goal is to satisfy our partners and clients with customized solutions. 4 *year

4 WHAT WE DO More than 3,000 hotels in Italy with direct contract available on full XML XML connectivity and Internet Booking Engine FIT & Groups 250,000 Hotels worldwide available on our IBE Supplier of major Tour Operators and OTA worldwide ONLINE SERVICES - IBE 250,000 Hotels worldwide Transfers & Regular sightseeing Online Payments by credit card or by Bank Transfer Dynamic and FIT rates including Package, Non Refundable and Stand-alone rates B2B only 3,000 Hotels in Italy with direct contract Major and Minor Cities, Beach hotels, Mountains, Lakes & Country houses IBE Internet Booking Engine Professional Customer Service with multilingual Staff ITALY IN ONE CLICK Italcamel developed an in-house XML technology, allowing to search, book, change, cancel and invoice your bookings. Thanks to its software, Italcamel connect 250,000 hotels worldwide, including country houses, B&B, residences and apartments. Our IT Team will help you to integrate our services into your website or reservation system. Hotel information are available in six languages: English, Italian, French, German, Russian and Spanish. For further information please contact our XML department at xml@italcamel.com Internet Booking Engine Book online by our fast, dynamic, and intuitive platform, with no installation and maintenance costs. You can log in and search hotels filtering your results by price, range, board, location, services. Please click on to find more information. 6 7

5 OUR SERVICES Thanks to our offices throughout Italy and our professional staff, we constantly work in close contact with our network of selected suppliers. This gives us the opportunity to offer a wide range of quality services at highly competitive rates, both for individual clients and groups. 8 9

6 HOTELS Italy boasts some of the best Hotels in the World, a unique hospitality linked to all the different cultural and architectural traditions of our 20 Regions. With such a diverse and rich offer of properties, you may need our support to choose the most suitable accommodation for your clients by selecting the best solution in terms of star rating, budget, location and treatment. More than 8,000 hotels contracted directly all over Italy. We work closely with suppliers to negotiate constantly the best conditions for our partners, with maximum availability and flexibility. Our modern on line B2B booking system makes the reservation process simpler and faster. Besides that, our professional staff of the American Department can support you anytime you need, for suggestions or advices. Hotel Star rating: Our offer ranges from top 5 Star deluxe hotels to small charming properties, relais, B&B or historical properties. FOR GROUPS Whether it s a family reunion, a leisure group, a school trip or a religious-interest group, Italcamel will support you in developing the best possible program, giving you precious advices according to your clients interests. Our dedicated department will assist you in customizing any itinerary or creating one that best suits your necessities. Thanks to our extensive range of products, we can provide offers for all services you may need from single airport transfers to detailed multi-destination tours, accommodation, meals, visits and activities. You will also benefit from our competitive rates and customized itineraries, conceived to suit any budget and interests. We offer complete services for tours, excursions, pre and post-cruise tours, with no restrictions on duration. Gain peace of mind with our round the clock assistance of experienced local guides and staff supporting your clients needs during their travel. As for our tailor-made products, we will share with you our knowledge to plan tours meticulously and to choose the most interesting route and best locations to visit. Your clients will enjoy unforgettable and charming vacations, sharing their experience with others while exploring the Italian finest destinations, falling in love with the beauties of landscapes, arts and foods. FOR INDIVIDUALS (FITs) Individual Travelers are Italcamel s core business. Besides our up-to-date booking engine ( which allows you to find immediate availability at competitive net rates on more than 8,000 hotels and properties all around Italy, we can also provide a wide range of ground services like transfers, guided tours and excursions, unique experiences, special activities and much more, throughout our beautiful country. Our services include: A wide selection of accommodations of all categories from B&B to luxury boutique hotels, relais, chateaux and historical properties Ad-hoc and specialized programs for leisure and cultural groups, or for schools and senior citizens Private transfers by car, minivan or bus stretching from North to South of Italy, from all airports, ports or cities Licensed guide and hostess services Daily small group excursions with departures from the most popular resorts Special activities like food & wine tours, cooking classes for curious travelers OR hiking, trekking, rafting, horse-riding and canyoning experiences for the more dynamic ones Ground services and shore excursions for cruises Luxury experiences: yachts, sailing boats, helicopter, Ferrari rentals and much more. Hotel Location: We provide accommodation everywhere in Italy: - Art cities, ranging from the most famous ones like Rome, Florence and Venice, to the most hidden towns like those located in the Tuscan countryside. Italy is home to over 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. - Seaside Resorts, ranging from the mass tourism areas to the highly demanded destinations such as Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast or Taormina. Magnificent beaches, bays, coves and inlets are waiting for you along our coasts and on our islands. Enjoy exclusive dream vacations surrounded by crystal-clear water and stunning panoramas. - Wellness & Spa. We offer rest and relaxation at the most renowned beauty and wellness centers in the country, which provide massages and treatments inspired by our ancient traditions. Immersed in stunning natural panoramas (Bormio, Merano) or built on natural sulfurous water springs (Montegrotto, Chianciano, Ischia), these centers will make you forget the daily routine for a while. - Lake resorts. Discover unspoiled natural environment, unique atmospheres and endless opportunities for sports, fun and relaxation, enjoying one of the Italian lakes, i.e. Garda, Maggiore, Como, or Orta. - Mountain destinations. State-of-the-art ski resorts and kilometers of equipped slopes await you during winter time. And don t forget that mountains come alive in summer too. Enjoy hiking, rafting and trekking during the warmer season. - Countryside. Spend your vacation in the heart of luxuriant nature to experience regional traditions, enjoy magnificent vineyards, ancient olive trees and taste their fresh and genuine products

7 CONCIERGE SERVICE Our young and professional Concierge Team is dedicated to the offline requests, including hotels and accommodation services, activities, transfers, group management, and everything your clients can think of. We organize special events and unique activities, including Art classes, Cooking classes, and Harvesting. Never lay aside a project. Any challenge can be turned into a business opportunity. The concierge service is always there to support your team and your clients. TRANSFERS Transfer is not a simple journey from one place to another. It is the introduction to a pleasant stay in Italy. ACTIVITIES Each city has its treasures to explore and it may take some time to become oriented with the surroundings. All requests can be directed to northamerica@italcamel.com We can count on the professionality and expertise of our partners to organize a warm welcome to our clients and take them to destination. They will not have to worry about driving and finding the right way in the often chaotic traffic jam of big cities. PRIVATE GUIDES, SIGHTSEEING TOURS & EXCURSIONS Our licensed guides will lead visitors to the discovery of museums, monuments, palaces and the most fascinating places in Italy. We will suggest itineraries, but you are free to tell your guide what you want to see and customize the program according to your needs. Avoid long and exhausting lines booking skip-theline tickets to visit museums, churches and historical sites. This will allow you to choose the day and time of your visit, according to your trip schedule. If you wish to live a different experience, take a look on our special programs: cooking classes, gastronomical tastings, and unique itineraries are only some of the possible options. All the programs in this catalogue can be customized and reinvented according to your client s needs and requests. EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES We provide VIP services to the most sophisticated and demanding clients. Whether it s a Ferrari tour, chartering a yacht to cruise to the Aeolian Islands or providing a chef for cooking classes in a villa. We can arrange everything and fulfill your clients dreams

8 ITALY 2017 CITY BREAKS 16 ROME CITY BREAKS 18 FLORENCE CITY BREAKS 20 CHIANTI CITY BREAKS 22 VENICE CITY BREAKS 24 CINQUE TERRE CITY BREAKS 26 SORRENTO CITY BREAKS 28 TOURS OF ITALY 30 GEMS OF ITALY (Rome - Florence - Chianti - Venice) 32 ITALIAN LANDSCAPES (Rome Florence - Chianti - La Spezia - Cinque Terre) 33 ROMANTIC ITALY (Rome - Florence - Chianti - Lake Garda) 34 ROME & THE AMALFI COAST (Rome - Sorrento - Amalfi Coast) 35 FLAVORS OF THE NORTH / SELF-DRIVE TOUR (Florence - Chianti - Piedmont) 36 FLAVORS OF THE SOUTH / SELF-DRIVE TOUR (Rome - Sorrento) 37 ITALY 2017 REGULAR SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSION TOURS 38 ROME 40 FLORENCE 42 VENICE 44 MILAN 46 NAPLES & THE AMALFI COAST 48 CINQUE TERRE 52 LAKE GARDA

9 CITY BREAKS Italy has a wonderful range of destinations that appeal to all tastes, ranging from fascinating cities to stunning seaside and lakeside locations. Holidays in Italy are perfect for those in search of La Dolce Vita (the sweet life!). Our City break packages are the best formula to explore in few days the key Italian destinations everyone wants to visit: from historical and cultural cities like Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice to the relaxing landscapes of Lake Como, Maggiore and Garda. You will also enjoy the stunning views of the seaside resorts of Cinque Terre, Amalfi and Sorrento coasts. TRANSFER HOTEL EXCURSION 16 17

10 ROME CITY BREAKS CLASSIC ROME (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight ROME GOURMET (4 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 8-hour walking tour of Rome & Colosseum. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 8-hour walking tour of Rome & Colosseum. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, get ready to enjoy a 3-hour visit of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter s Basilica with an English-speaking guide. Afternoon at leisure for shopping or relaxing. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, get ready to enjoy a 3-hour visit of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter s Basilica with an English-speaking guide. Afternoon at leisure for shopping or relaxing. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast transfer from your hotel to Rome Airport or train station (according to your trip plans) Day 4: Departure by coach, right after breakfast, for a 3,5- hour tour to the Roman Castles area with English-speaking guide including wine tasting in Frascati. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Take a Roman holiday at one of our hotels, pay a visit to Vatican City, toss a coin in Trevi Fountain and connect with your inner gladiator at the Colosseum. Make sure you procure a creamy gelato and take part in the nightly passeggiata to properly indulge in La Bella Vita. HOTEL 3*: Giolli Nazionale, Accademia, Tritone or similar HOTEL 4*: Bernini, Imperiale, White or similar IMPERIAL ROME (2 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 8-hour walking tour of Rome & Colosseum. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Rome Airport or train station (according to your trip plans) ROME & THE SOUTH (4 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight Day 5: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Rome Airport or Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 8-hour walking tour of Rome & Colosseum. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. WELCOME TO ROME (2 nights) Day 3: After breakfast, get ready to enjoy a 3-hour visit of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter s Basilica with an English-speaking guide. Afternoon at leisure for shopping or relaxing. Overnight. Day 1: Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight Day 4: After breakfast, in the early morning you will board a coach for a full day trip to Naples, Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Volcano. Visit Pompeii ruins with your English-speaking guide. Free time for lunch. In the late afternoon departure to Rome. Overnight. Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 2.5-hour walking tour of Rome. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 5: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Rome Airport or Day 3: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Rome Airport or 18 19

11 ART & FOOD (3 nights) FLORENCE CITY BREAKS Day 1: Arrival at Florence train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 3-hour walking tour of Florence, including also Accademia Gallery. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, get ready to enjoy a 5-hour Tuscan cooking class with shopping at the Central Market and lunch with English-speaking chef. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Florence Florence is filled with some of the world greatest treasures: it is one of European must visit cities if you re looking for artist masterpieces, magnificent architecture and hundreds of years worth of history. Find out what awaits you during a Florence city break with Italcamel. HOTEL 3*: Kursaal & Ausonia, Boccaccio, Cosimo de Medici, or similar HOTEL 4*: Roma, Albani, or similar WELCOME TO FLORENCE (2 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Florence train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 3-hour walking tour of Florence, including also Accademia Gallery. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Florence CHIANTI FLAVORS (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Florence train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 3-hour walking tour of Florence, including also Accademia Gallery. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, get ready to enjoy a day trip to Chianti region with English-speaking guide, including visits to wine cellars, wine and olive oil tasting with Englishspeaking staff. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Florence TUSCANY HIGHLIGHTS (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Florence train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 3-hour walking tour of Florence, including also Accademia Gallery. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, get ready to enjoy a full day tour to Pisa and Lucca with English-speaking guide. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Florence 20 21

12 CHIANTI CITY BREAKS CHIANTI EXPERIENCE (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Florence train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in Chianti area. Day at leisure. Overnight. Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 1.5-hour walking tour of Siena with small group. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel. Then get ready to enjoy a full day small group tour to charming towns in Chianti region San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Montalcino, including English-speaking staff and visit to a Chianti winery and wine tasting with light lunch. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Florence CHIANTI ART, NATURE AND FOOD (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Florence train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in Chianti area. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon get ready to enjoy a 4-hour cooking class in a Chianti farm with a local certified Chef including dinner based on what you have prepared with drinks included. Overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel. Then get ready to enjoy a full day small group tour to charming towns in Chianti region: San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Montalcino, including English-speaking staff, visit to a Chianti winery and wine tasting with light lunch. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Florence Tuscany is proud of its wine heritage. About thirty minutes away from Florence, you will find the vineyards where Chianti was first created. We recommend taking a day of your city break to explore the vineyards and experience a tasting tour first-hand. 4* RELAIS OR TYPICAL PROPERTY: Palazzo San Lorenzo, Tenuta di Ricavo, L ultimo mulino, Palazzo San Niccolò, Villa Sabolini, or similar WELCOME TO CHIANTI (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Florence train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in Chianti area. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 1.5-hour walking tour of Siena in small group. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon get ready to enjoy a 4-hour cooking class in a Chianti farm with a local certified Chef including dinner based on what you have prepared with drinks included. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Florence 22 23

13 VENICE CITY BREAKS ROMANTIC VENICE (2 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Venice train station where you will meet your boat-driver who will take you to your hotel in Venice Island. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 1.5-hour walking tour of Venice including a 30-minute Gondola ride along Canal Grande and the inner canals of Venice. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Venice Located in the Northeast Italy, Venice is a romantic and enchanting city of turquoise canals, ancient palaces and serenading gondoliers. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the city contributions to art, architecture and music are evident round every corner. 3* HOTEL in Venice Island: Ca D Oro, Canaletto, Scandinavia, or similar 4* HOTEL in Venice Island: Palazzo Priuli, Giorgione, Ca dei Conti, or similar WELCOME TO VENICE (2 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Venice train station where you will meet your boat-driver who will take you to your hotel in Venice Island. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 1.5-hour walking tour of Venice. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Venice VENICE AND THE ISLANDS (2 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Venice train station where you will meet your boat-driver who will take you to your hotel in Venice Island. In the afternoon meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 1.5-hour walking tour of Venice. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, get ready to enjoy a 4-hour excursion to the islands by boat with Englishspeaking guide. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Venice ABSOLUTE VENICE (2 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Venice train station where you will meet your boat-driver who will take you to your hotel in Venice Island. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at the meeting point for a 3-hour group excursion, including walking tour of Venice, visit to the interior of Doge s Palace and the Bridge of Sights, and to St. Mark s Basilica and it s Golden treasures. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Venice 24 25

14 CINQUE TERRE CITY BREAKS CINQUE TERRE FLAVORS (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at La Spezia train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in La Spezia. Day at leisure. Overnight. CINQUE TERRE DELICACIES (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at La Spezia train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in La Spezia. Day at leisure. Overnight. Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at leisure to explore the Cinque Terre area with your 2-day Cinque Terre Card that allows you to use all means of transport that connect all small villages and towns. Overnight. Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at leisure to explore the Cinque Terre area with your 2-day Cinque Terre Card that allows you to use all means of transport that connect all small villages and towns. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast get ready to enjoy an half day excursion to a Ligurian country house, including oil tasting mini course. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast get ready to enjoy a 3-hour cooking lesson of Ligurian fish specialties with English-speaking chef, with previous visit to the local market and lunch with drinks. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to La Spezia Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to La Spezia Rugged cliffs, tiny beaches, brightly-coloured houses and steeply sloping terraces of olive trees and grape vines create the spectacular landscape of Cinque Terre, on the Italian North-West coast. The five lands of Cinque Terre are actually five villages - Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Book one of our Cinque Terre hotels and explore a hidden gem, which draws tourists from all over the world. The area has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, and became the Cinque Terre National Park in * HOTEL located in La Spezia area: NH Hotel, My One hotel, or similar WELCOME TO 5 TERRE (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at La Spezia train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in La Spezia. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2&3: Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at leisure to explore the Cinque Terre area with your 2-day Cinque Terre Card that allows you to use all means of transport that connect all small villages and towns in the area. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to La Spezia CINQUE TERRE & WINE TASTING (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at La Spezia train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in La Spezia. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2&3: Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at leisure to explore the Cinque Terre area with your 2-day Cinque Terre Card that allows you to use all means of transport that connect all small villages and towns. Once you are in Monterosso, enjoy a 1-hour wine tasting in English including local snacks (available every day between 11 am and 7 pm). Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to La Spezia THE AZURE DAY (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at La Spezia train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in La Spezia. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at leisure to explore the Cinque Terre area with your 2-day Cinque Terre Card that allows you to use all means of transport that connect all small villages and towns. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast get ready to enjoy a 7-hour sailing tour along the Cinque Terre coast The azure day with Englishspeaking skipper, plus light lunch on board, drinks (water and wine included), insurance, and possibility of swimming. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to La Spezia 26 27

15 SORRENTO CITY BREAKS SORRENTO FLAVORS (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Naples train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in Sorrento. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon take part to a Pizza cooking class in Sorrento. Overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel. Then get ready to enjoy a 8-hour small group excursion to Capri and its old town Anacapri by minibus with English-speaking guide. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Naples AMALFI COAST (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Naples train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in Sorrento. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: After breakfast, meet the group for a 6-hour excursion Amalfi coast drive with English-speaking staff. Overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel. Then get ready to enjoy a 8-hour small group excursion to Capri and its old town Anacapri by minibus with English-speaking guide. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Naples Sorrento has one of the best locations in the Mediterranean. Its cliffs overlook the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius, at one end of the gorgeous Amalfi Coast. The town itself embodies the charming, laid-back way of life that you will find in southern Italy. Bright, lively and very pretty, it is a terrific destination for a chilled holiday with mates, family or your other half. Try out the food, take in the views and soak up the culture for an Italian getaway that ticks all the boxes. WELCOME TO SORRENTO (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Naples train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in Sorrento. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel. Full day at leisure to visit the town and relax. Overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel. Then get ready to enjoy a 8-hour small group excursion to Capri and its old town Anacapri by minibus with English-speaking guide. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Naples POMPEII & VESUVIO (3 nights) Day 1: Arrival at Naples train station where you will meet your driver who will take you to your hotel in Sorrento. Day at leisure. Overnight Day 2: After breakfast, meet the group for a 8-hour group excursion to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Volcano by coach with English-speaking guide. Overnight. Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel. Then get ready to enjoy a 8-hour small group excursion to Capri and its old town Anacapri by minibus with English-speaking guide. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Naples 28 29

16 TOURS OF ITALY Semi Private or customized tours Discover Italy with one of our tours: choose from our selection of Semi- Private packages or let our expert travel planners assist you in planning your ideal vacation in Italy. The following Packages can be customized to suit your particular needs. All the services included, like transfers, hotels and train tickets, have been considered on a private basis. You will spend time with other tourists only when you will take part to small group tours. This combination gives you the perfect balance between organized activities and free time to enjoy Italy by yourselves. TRANSFER HOTEL EXCURSION TRAIN 30 31

17 GEMS OF ITALY GEMS OF ITALY (Rome Florence Chianti Venice) 8 nights / 9 days This is an independent and fexible vacation package. This means that you will not take part to an escorted group tour by bus. You can add or reduce the number of nights in each city, ask for specific hotels or change type and number of the included activities, or even reverse the Itinerary! Day 4: Breakfast. Departure from Roma Termini train station and journey to Florence Santa Maria Novella train station by high-speed train (second class tickets included): expected arrival in Florence Santa Maria Novella train station in about 1.5 hour. Arrival in Florence and accommodation in your hotel in Florence (the transfer from train station to hotel is not included). Overnight in Florence. Day 5: Breakfast. Sightseeing group tour of Florence with English-speaking guide and visit to Duomo and Accademia Gallery (entrance tickets included). Transfer from your hotel in Florence to your hotel in Chianti region. Evening at leisure and overnight in Chianti region. Day 6: Breakfast. Small group excursion to Chianti region including tastings and light lunch or dinner with Englishspeaking escort (transfer from your hotel included). Evening at leisure and overnight in Chianti region. Day 7: Breakfast. Departure from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and journey to Venice by high-speed train (second class tickets included): expected arrival in Venice Santa Lucia train station in about 2 hours. Arrival in Venice and accommodation in hotel (transfer from train station to hotel is not included). Overnight in Venice. Day 8: Breakfast. 2-hour walking group tour of Venice with English-speaking guide and gondola ride. Free time and overnight in Venice. Day 9: Breakfast. Departure transfer by taxi boat to Venice Marco Polo Airport. End of services. ITALIAN LANDSCAPES ITALIAN LANDSCAPES (Rome Florence Chianti La Spezia Cinque Terre) 8 nights / 9 days This is an independent and fexible vacation package. This means that you will not take part to an escorted group tour by bus. You can add or reduce the number of nights in each city, ask for specific hotels or change type and number of the included activities, or even reverse the Itinerary! Day 2: Breakfast. Half-day walking group excursion to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with English-speaking guide (the tour includes entrance tickets to Colosseum). Rest of the day at leisure and overnight in Rome. Day 3: Breakfast. Visit to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter s Basilica with English-speaking guide (entrance tickets included). Rest of the day at leisure, to discover by yourself the city center. Overnight in Rome. Day 4: Breakfast. Departure from Roma Termini train station and journey to Florence Santa Maria Novella train station by high-speed train (second class tickets included): expected arrival in Florence Santa Maria Novella train station in about 1.5 hour. Arrival in Florence and accommodation in your hotel in Florence (the transfer from train station to hotel is not included). Overnight in Florence. Day 5: Breakfast. Sightseeing group tour of Florence with English-speaking guide and visit to Duomo and Accademia Gallery (entrance tickets included). Transfer from your hotel in Florence to your hotel in Chianti region. Evening at leisure and overnight in Chianti region Day 6: Breakfast. Small group excursion to Chianti region including tastings and light lunch or dinner with Englishspeaking escort (transfer from your hotel included). Evening at leisure and overnight in Chianti region. Day 7: Breakfast. Transfer from hotel in Chianti region to hotel in La Spezia. Arrival in La Spezia and accommodation in your hotel. Overnight in La Spezia. Day 8: Breakfast. 2-day Cinque Terre card, wich includes use of ecological Park buses, unlimited train travel on the Levanto - Cinque Terre - La Spezia line (on regional trains in 2 class), and access to all trekking paths. Free time and overnight in La Spezia. Spend a few days visiting Rome and its treasures, then catch the train to artistic Florence for a visit. Enjoy a short stay in the Chianti Wine Region. And finally, catch a train for your visit to ultra-romantic Venice. See all the museums, art and architecture sites and lovely countryside that keep Italy a favorite destination among travelers. NUMBER OF NIGHTS PER CITY: ROME 3 NIGHTS - FLORENCE 1 NIGHT - CHIANTI REGION 2 NIGHTS - VENICE 2 NIGHTS PROGRAM Day 1: Arrival in Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight in Rome. Day 2: Breakfast. Half-day walking group excursion to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with Englishspeaking guide (the tour includes entrance tickets to Colosseum). Rest of the day at leisure and overnight in Rome. Day 3: Breakfast. Visit to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter s Basilica with English-speaking guide (entrance tickets included). Rest of the day at leisure, to discover by yourself the city center. Overnight in Rome. Florence Rome Venice Chianti Region Spend a few days visiting Rome, Italy s treasure with two millennia of artistic achievements. Catch a train to Florence, home of famous masterpieces like Michelangelo s David, Botticelli s Birth of Venus, and Raphael s La Velata. You will be driven to the Chianti Wine Region, charming hill-covered region with picturesque landscape of small stone villages, sprawling vineyards and olive groves. Then continue to La Spezia, beautiful city and ideal base for visiting the Cinque Terre Region, five miles of rocky coast with five small villages overlooking the sea, in the midst of two capes with hundreds of miles of beautiful paths. NUMBER OF NIGHTS PER CITY: ROME 3 NIGHTS - FLORENCE 1 NIGHT - CHIANTI REGION 2 NIGHTS - LA SPEZIA 2 NIGHTS PROGRAM Day 9: Breakfast. Departure from hotel in La Spezia (departure transfer is not included). End of services. Cinque Terre La Spezia Rome Florence Chianti Region 32 Day 1: Arrival in Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight in Rome. 33

18 Day 4: Breakfast. Departure from Roma Termini train station and journey to Florence Santa Maria Novella train station by high-speed train (second class tickets included): expected arrival in Florence Santa Maria Novella train station in about 1.5 hour. Arrival in Florence and accommodation in your hotel in Florence (the transfer from train station to hotel is not included). Overnight in Florence. Day 4: Breakfast. Departure from Roma Termini train station (transfer hotel-train station is not included) and journey to Napoli Centrale train station by high-speed train (second class tickets included): expected arrival in Napoli Centrale train station in about 1 hour. Arrival in Naples and transfer to Sorrento. Accommodation in your hotel. Overnight in Sorrento. ROMANTIC ITALY ROMANTIC ITALY (Rome Florence Chianti Lake Garda) 9 nights / 10 days This is an independent and fexible vacation package. This means that you will not take part to an escorted group tour by bus. You can add or reduce the number of nights in each city, ask for specific hotels or change type and number of the included activities, or even reverse the Itinerary! Day 5: Breakfast. Sightseeing group tour of Florence with English-speaking guide and visit to Duomo and Accademia Gallery (entrance tickets included). Transfer from your hotel in Florence to your hotel in Chianti region. Evening at leisure and overnight in Chianti region. Day 6: Breakfast. Small group excursion to Chianti region including tastings and light lunch or dinner with Englishspeaking escort (transfer from your hotel included). Evening at leisure and overnight in Chianti region. Day 7: Breakfast. Transfer from hotel in Chianti region to Florence Santa Maria Novella train station. Then, transfer from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station to Verona Porta Nuova train station by high-speed train (second class tickets included): expected arrival in Verona Porta Nuova train station in about 2 hours. Transfer from Verona train station to hotel on Lake Garda. Accommodation in hotel and overnight on Lake Garda. Day 8: Breakfast. Free day and overnight on Lake Garda. Day 9: Breakfast. Full day group tour around Lake Garda by coach with English-speaking escorts, including visits to several picturesque villages to see monuments dating from the Roman, Scaliger, Venetian and Austrian rulers. A part of the lake will be crossed by ferry boat. Day 10: Breakfast. Departure from hotel on Lake Garda to Verona train station. End of services. ROME & THE AMALFI COAST ROME & THE AMALFI COAST (Rome Sorrento Amalfi Coast) 7 nights / 8 days This is an independent and fexible vacation package. This means that you will not take part to an escorted group tour by bus. You can add or reduce the number of nights in each city, ask for specific hotels or change type and number of the included activities, or even reverse the Itinerary! Day 5: Breakfast. Full day group excursion to Capri and Anacapri for small group by minibus and hydrofoil (return transfers included) with English-speaking guide, including visit to Axel Mount Belvedere (entrance fees and lunch not included), to Capri centre, including visit to famous Piazzetta, the Augustus Gardens and Faraglioni Cliffs, and lunch in a typical restaurant. Return to Naples. Day 6: Breakfast. Full day group excursion «Amalfi drive» by coach on the scenic Amalfi Coastal Road, and visit to Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Maiori with English-speaking guide (transfers from Sorrento included). Overnight in Sorrento. Day 7: Breakfast. Day at leisure to enjoy the seaside. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 8: Breakfast. Departure transfer from hotel in Sorrento to Napoli Centrale train station. Departure from Napoli Centrale train station and journey to Roma Termini train station by highspeed train (second class tickets included): expected arrival in Roma Termini train station in about 1 hour. End of services. Enjoy the most popular Italian destinations visiting Rome, Florence, and the Chianti Wine Region. Then spend the last few days of your trip in one of the many Lakeside resorts at Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. Visit one of the quaint lakeside towns and their markets to shop for local produce such as olive oil and cheese, take a leisurely walk along the Lakeside. Lake Garda Spend a few days visiting Rome and its treasures. Then catch a train to Naples and reach Sorrento, covered with lemon and olive groves, perched on a cliff with a lively seafront promenade. From there you will have the chance to visit: Capri Island and the Amalfi Coast famous for its rich history, splendid coasts and the production of the worldwide known Limoncello. NUMBER OF NIGHTS PER CITY: ROME 3 NIGHTS - FLORENCE 1 NIGHT - CHIANTI REGION 2 NIGHTS - LAKE GARDA 3 NIGHTS PROGRAM Day 1: Arrival in Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight in Rome. Day 2: Breakfast. Half-day walking group excursion to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with Englishspeaking guide (the tour includes entrance tickets to Colosseum). Rest of the day at leisure and overnight in Rome. Day 3: Breakfast. Visit to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter s Basilica with English-speaking guide (entrance tickets included). Rest of the day at leisure, to discover by yourself the city center. Overnight in Rome. Florence Rome Chianti Region NUMBER OF NIGHTS PER CITY: ROME 3 NIGHTS - SORRENTO 4 NIGHTS PROGRAM Day 1: Arrival in Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight in Rome. Day 2: Breakfast. Half-day walking group excursion to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with Englishspeaking guide (the tour includes entrance tickets to Colosseum). Rest of the day at leisure and overnight in Rome. Day 3: Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the beauties of the Eternal city. Overnight in Rome. Rome Amalfi Coast Sorrento 34 35

19 Day 4: Breakfast. Small group excursion to Chianti region including tastings and light lunch or dinner with Englishspeaking escort (transfer from your hotel included). Evening at leisure and overnight in Siena. Day 4: Breakfast. 4-hour Cooking class on typical delicacies with English-speaking chef and lunch or dinner based on the lesson subject (transfer from hotel is not included). Free time and overnight in Sorrento. FLAVORS OF THE NORTH Day 5: Breakfast in Siena. Arrival at the hotel in Langhe region (Chianti-Langhe transfer is not included). Time at leisure, dinner in a typical and selected restaurant and overnight in Langhe region. Day 6: Breakfast. Entrance ticket to Grinzane Cavour castle or to Barolo castle, or to tower in Barbaresco with Englishspeaking guide Visit to a local wine cellar including tastings, with English-speaking guide, and suggested panoramic itineraries. Time at leisure, dinner in a typical selected restaurant and overnight in Langhe region. Day 7: Breakfast. Departure from hotel in Langhe region (departure transfer is not included). End of services FLAVORS OF THE SOUTH Day 5: Breakfast. Full day group excursion Our typical Flavors to Schiazzano, with visit to a typical farm surrounded by citrus and olive groves and tastings of extra virgin olive oil, Limoncello and different flavored oils, discovery of Mozzarella and Provolone production with tastings, and demonstration of pizza making with pizza light lunch or dinner. Time at leisure and overnight in Sorrento. Day 6: Breakfast. Day at leisure to enjoy the seaside. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 7: Breakfast. Departure from hotel in Sorrento (depature transfer is not included). End of services. FLAVORS OF THE NORTH / SELF-DRIVE TOUR (Florence Chianti Piedmont) 6 nights / 7 days FLAVORS OF THE SOUTH / SELF-DRIVE TOUR (Rome Sorrento) 6 nights / 7 days This is a SELF DRIVE vacation package. You can add or reduce the number of nights in each city, ask for specific hotels or change type and number of the included activities, or even reverse the Itinerary! Langhe Region This is a SELF DRIVE vacation package. You can add or reduce the number of nights in each city, ask for specific hotels or change type and number of the included activities, or even reverse the Itinerary! All destinations included in the program have to be reached independently. Car rental is highly recommended. This is a cultural, panoramic and gastronomic tour that allows clients to taste the special flavors of Northern Italy, especially olive oil, cheese and wine of Chianti region and truffle, Barolo wine and hazelnut from Piedmont. Florence Chianti Region Rome All destinations included in the program, have to be reached independently. Car rental is highly recommended. This is a cultural and gastronomic tour that allows clients to taste the special flavors of Southern Italy: gelato, pizza, olive oil, mozzarella, Limoncello are only a few. Rome Sorrento NUMBER OF NIGHTS PER CITY: FLORENCE 2 NIGHTS - SIENA 2 NIGHTS - LANGHE REGION 2 NIGHTS PROGRAM NUMBER OF NIGHTS PER CITY: ROME 2 NIGHTS - SORRENTO 4 NIGHTS PROGRAM Day 1: Arrival at the hotel in Rome (airport transfer is not included). Overnight in Rome. Day 1: Arrival at the hotel in Florence (airport transfer is not included). Sightseeing group tour of Florence with English-speaking guide (entrance tickets not included). Day 2: Breakfast. 5-hour Tuscan group cooking class with shopping at the Central Market and lunch with Englishspeaking chef. Evening at leisure and overnight in Florence. Day 2: Breakfast. Day at leisure. Twilight city group tour with ice-cream tasting, including visit to the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon with English-speaking guide, plus a free gelato. Overnight in Rome. Day 3: Breakfast in Rome. Arrival at the hotel in Sorrento (Rome-Sorrento transfer is not included). Free day and overnight in Sorrento. Day 3: Breakfast in Florence. Arrival at the hotel in Siena (Florence-Siena transfer is not included). Free day and overnight in Siena

20 REGULAR SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSION TOURS Italcamel offers a wide range of small group sightseeing and excursion tours throughout the Italian Peninsula. This formula allows your clients to discover the best of Italy. Live the art and culture heritage belonging the most ancient cities like Rome, Florence and Venice, enjoy the stunning views of natural landscapes like Cinque Terre, Chianti or Amalfi Coast, relax in one of the beautiful lakeside resorts at Lake Garda, Maggiore or Como and taste the local and regional gastronomic specialties that makes our land unique and inimitable. Following is a selected list of sightseeing and excursions in the main Italian cities or areas. For more tours, ask our booking department! TRANSFER EXCURSION 38 39

21 ROME Discover the hidden and timeless charm of the Eternal City. Having been the center of one of the world s greatest civilizations ever, Rome has exerted a huge influence over the world in its millennium long history. With wonderful palaces, ancient churches and basilicas, grand Roman monuments, ornate statues and graceful fountains, Rome has an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Don t forget to taste its traditional dishes (Bucatini all amatriciana, Spaghetti cacio e pepe, Puntarelle, Carciofi, Abbacchio) accompanied by the good wine from the Roman Castles area. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. CITY SIGHTSEEING Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Walking tour Discover the Ancient Rome and the Colosseum, one of the most visited places in the world, skipping the line in small group. Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter s Basilica Enjoy one of the most important art collection in the world and the masterpieces of St. Peter s Basilica. Crypts, Bones & Catacombs - The underground tour The tour starts in the city s most interesting (and paradoxically one of the least-visited) catacomb, the Catacomb of Santa Priscilla. This is where ancient Christians were buried when their religion was still outlawed and they were considered enemies of the state. Next, you ll head to one of the most singular and spine-tingling sights in Rome, the Capuchin bone crypt. Finally, you ll visit one of Rome s hidden (literally) treasures: the Basilica San Nicola in Carcere, an example of lasagne church (so-called for its many layers). Borghese Gallery Tour Built in the 17th century by Cardinal Scipione Borghese specifically to house his magnificent art collection, once it was only open to royals and visiting dignitaries. Today, it lets in groups at two-hour intervals (with pre-reserved tickets) to ensure that its 20 rooms of masterpieces are never overcrowded. Once inside, your expert English-speaking guide will lead you on a highlight tour of the collection, showing you well-known works like Bernini s Apollo and Daphne, Rape of Proserpina, and David; Caravaggio s St. John the Baptist; and Canova s Pauline Bonaparte; along with lesser-known gems like Raphael s Lady with a Unicorn; and Bassano s The Last Supper. Welcome to Rome - Twilight city tour w/gelato tasting Our evening stroll through the historic center includes the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain & Pantheon plus a free gelato! Baroque Rome walking tour This tour offers you the very best of Rome s most famous squares, monuments, fountains and artists. Discover some of the world s most famous sites, such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Travel through time and admire all of Rome city center s mustsee art and architecture, all in a single afternoon, with a profesional guide. The Jewish Ghetto & Trastevere walking tour This walking tour will start from Largo Argentina and the Theatre of Pompeii where Julius Caesar was murdered, New and interesting itinerary that we offer, gives You the possibility to discover hidden parts of Roman history, and very rich Jewish culture in the heart of Rome. Continuing across the Tiber Island to Campo de Fiori, once the site of executions during the Inquisition, where the amazing Giordano Bruno stands today and finally walk through the Trastevere, a bohemian area of Rome, always full of life, colors and taste. Rome Walking Tour Theater of Marcellus, probably the most ancient Theater discovered up until now. Jewish Ghetto, with the fascinating archaeological area of the Porticus Octaviae. A characteristic district with small alleys and squares, full of artisan shops and kosher restaurants. Campo de Fiori, one of the most popular squares of the city, famous for its open-air food market and that in the evening turns into one of the meeting points of Roman nightlife. Pantheon, dedicated to all the gods, it is the world s largest unreinforced concrete dome and one of the best preserved of all ancient Roman buildings. Piazza Navona, the most elegant of all Roman squares, a cosmopolitan meeting place with many outdoor cafes and seasonal fairs, where the famous Bernini s Four Rivers Fountain stands. Trevi Fountain, the largest baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. Piazza di Spagna: with its eighteenth century atmosphere created by the ochre-colored buildings, Bernini s fountain La Barcaccia and the magnificent and celebrated Spanish Steps that lead up to the Church of Trinità dei Monti. Rome Countryside Vineyard Estate Tour with Wine Tasting This special tour just 3 ½ hour long takes you to the beautiful Frascati region. Rolling hills, castles, vineyards, olive groves you ll feel worlds away from Rome. The highlight: a guided tasting at one of the oldest family-owned wineries. DAY TRIPS FROM ROME We pick you up in central Rome in an air-conditioned mini-bus, the most comfortable way to experience the jaw-dropping cliff drive that awaits us. When we arrive in Pompeii, we will skip the lines and meet one of our expert English-speaking guides who have dedicated their lives to study Pompeii. After Pompeii, we go back on the bus for one of the most unforgettable drives of your life down the hairpin turns and panoramic vistas of the Amalfi coast. Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Volcano Day Trip from Rome Explore the captivating ruins of Pompeii to uncover the secrets of this Roman port city, buried under ash and rubble during the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Follow your expert guide inside ancient homes, baths and more for a snapshot of daily life nearly 2,000 years ago, followed by a Neapolitan pizza lunch, and a visit to the volcano that caused it all

22 Uffizi Gallery Renaissance Tour (1,5 hours) You won t miss a masterpiece with our expert guide and carefully planned route through the huge Uffizi Gallery. Our skip the line entrance saves you time and energy for enjoying works by Da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and other masters. Three Tuscan gems: Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni FD (9 hours) A full day to experience firsthand some of Tuscany s most breathtaking towns, where photo opportunities are around every corner. THE CHIANTI REGION One day in Chianti with 2 tastings and lunch (8 Hours) See the beauties of Tuscany while driving along one of the most scenic wine roads in the world. Stop in Greve in Chianti where you ll have free time to admire the attractive main square and pick up some memories to bring home at its famed local shops housed under graceful porticoes. FLORENCE Florence s attractions largely center on art from the works hung in the Uffizi and the Galleria dell Accademia to the architecture of the Duomo and the Palazzo Pitti. But all of the beauty hasn t been captured in stone and canvas; make a retreat to the verdant Boboli Gardens, take a walk along the Arno and over the Ponte Vecchio or eat your way through Firenze s cafes, gelato shops and restaurants. CITY SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS The heart of Florence walking our (1,5 hours) The appointment with your guide is in the heart of the historic center, the splendid Gothic Loggia del Bigallo overlooking Piazza Duomo. From here begins your discovery of the amazing complex of monuments that characterize the religious center of Florence: the Cathedral with its incredible Brunelleschi dome, the Baptistery of San Giovanni with the Porta del Paradiso (Gates of Paradise) and the elegant Giotto bell tower, the loveliest in all of Italy. The original Florence walking tour (3 hours) This classic entertaining walking tour is the best for learning about Florence throughout the centuries, as told through marvellous stories and legends. Tread in the tantalising footsteps of over 2000 years of tumultuous history. Hear about astounding events that shocked the Florentines. Be shown the best places for divine gelato and other Florentine specialties. See fabulous masterpieces, famous sculptures, frescoes and paintings in the Duomo, Santa Trinità, and Orsanmichele. Also see the Baptistery, Bell Tower, Gates of Paradise, Brunelleschi s Dome, Vasari Corridor, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Medieval towers, Ponte Vecchio, Renaissance palaces, famous shopping streets and more. Best of Florence walking tour w/ Duomo and Accademia Gallery (3 hours) We ll start by skipping the line at the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo s David, as well as his partially-finished Slaves; for a unique insight into how he turned jagged rock into the beautiful, lifelike figures of his sculptures. Next we ll visit Florence Duomo to gasp at the painted interior of Brunelleschi s famous dome and to hear the story of how he had to re-learn lost architectural knowledge in order to design and build it. We ll also stop off at the Baptistery to admire the stunning golden Gates of Paradise, and learn the story of the cut-throat competition that produced them. After the Duomo you ll take to the streets to see some of Florence s iconic landmarks including the titanic Palazzo Vecchio, the statues of the Orsanmichele church, the Pizza della Repubblica and Piazza della Signoria, the Porcellino pig (rub his nose for good luck!) and of course, Italy s most picturesque bridge, the Ponte Vecchio. Florence food experience: market, tasting, wine & gelato (3,5 hours) We start in a local enoteca (an informal restaurant) where you ll taste the region s wines straight from the barrel and sample traditional snacks like crostini, olives, and olive oil. Next you ll be introduced to the humble origins of Florentine food with their traditional cucina povera or peasant food. You guide will teach you how the history of Florence shaped this type of cuisine before giving you a chance to try some. We move to Sant Ambrogio Market where Florence s locals and chefs come to do their daily shopping. As we wander the teaming stalls, stepping in and out of the best local food stores, you ll taste a variety of Tuscan delicacies from cured meats like finocchiona (fennel salami) and cinghiale (boar) to cheeses like the world-famous pecorino. We hope you still have room in your stomach because the tour finishes at a local trattoria where you will sample some of the city s finest primi (starters) before topping it all off with coffee and a gelato. Tuscan cooking class w/shopping at the market and lunch (5 hours) Choose at the Market fresh products and seasonal vegetables and then cook a delicious meal Chianti is one of the most attractive territories of Tuscany, Italy. The panorama of holme oak, pine and chestnut forests, olive groves, vineyards and cypresses, its steep hills and the red-tiled roofs of the farm houses make it instantly recognisable. Culture, history and tradition together with its famous wine and cookery, make the Chianti zone of Tuscany a wonderful vacation destination. CITY SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS FROM SIENA Siena walking tour (1,5 hours) With an authorised guide you will visit the major tourist atttactions: Piazza del Campo (the true heart of the town), Palazzo Comunale (town Hall), the Cathedral and the Basilica of San Domenico. Giglio & Giannutri Islands of Tuscany (12 hours) Enjoy a beautiful day by exploring the islands of Giglio and Giannutri, both famous for their spectacular beaches and clear sea water, their untouched nature and historic sites. Spend your day at the beaches by taking swims in a natural landscape, you may also have your lunch on the boat and visit an ancient Roman Villa. Chianti & castle small group tour (5 Hours) Visit the beautiful region of Chianti and immerse yourself in the picturesque Tuscan scenary. During the excursion you will visit 2 famous estates with tour of the wine cellars, some typical villages with abbeys and castels and you will also have time for a self-guided tour of the Monteriggioni fortress

23 BOAT TOURS Venice Grand Canal Boat Tour Cruise from San Marco along the Grand Canal by a luxury motor launch enjoying an up close view of the most beautiful architectural gems of Venice. Excursion to the Islands VENICE Excursion from St. Mark s to the Lagoon islands of San Giorgio Maggiore, Sant Elena, Lido, with stops to Murano, Burano and Torcello islands. Gondola Ride Enjoy a traditional Gondola ride, stop in one of the many bacari (taverns) where you will taste cicchetti, a combination of typical products accompanied with a good glass of wine, discover the most secret corners of the city and admire the beauties of San Marco Square, Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sights. If you still have time, don t miss the opportunity to enjoy a cruise to the Lagoon islands, Murano, Burano and Torcello, famous for the well-known glass-blowing factories and the production of laces. WALKING TOURS The Golden Basilica Visit to the interior of the St. Mark s Basilica and its priceless treasures. Discover Venice Off the beaten path walking tour between St. Mark s Square and the Rialto Bridge, with stops to Gran Teatro la Fenice and Scala del Bovolo. Bacari and Cicchetti A visit to the Rialto area and San Polo district and its market to the discovery of the typical taverns of Venice and taste the local wines and the delicacies in the leisurely pre-dinner ritual. Shadows of Venice Night walking tour of the main monuments of the city center with a stop for drinks in a typical Venetian pub or in an elegant Venetian palace. From the Gondolier s pier you will ride on a real gondola along the Grand Canal and the canals of St. Mark s district to the Gran Teatro La Fenice. Gondola Serenade At dusk, you will set off with other gondolas and a boat carrying the musicians from the gondola station in Santa Maria del Giglio. COMBINED TOURS Ducal Venice Walking tour of the landmarks and historical sites of the city center (exteriors only) and visit to the Doge s Palace, with access to the Prisons through the Bidge of Sighs. Walking tour of Venice and Gondola Ride Walking tour of the landmarks and historical sites of the city center (exteriors only) and ride on a real gondola along the Grand Canal and the canals of St. Mark s district to the Gran Teatro La Fenice. The Doge s Palace and Gondola Ride Visit to the Doge s Palace, with access to the Prisons through the Bidge of Sighs, and ride on a real gondola along the Grand Canal and the canals of St. Mark s district to the Gran Teatro La Fenice. Byzantine Venice and Gondola Ride Walking tour of the landmarks and historical sites of the city center (exteriors only), ride on a real gondola along the Grand Canal and the canals of St. Mark s district to the Gran Teatro La Fenice, and visit to St. Mark s Basilica. Inside Venice Visit to the Doge s Palace, with access to the Prisons through the Bidge of Sighs, and to St. Mark s Basilica. Walking Tour of Venice Absolute Venice Visit the landmarks and historical sites of the city center (exteriors only): St. Mark s Square and its monuments, S. Maria Formosa, the Church and Campo of S.S. Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo s house, Teatro Malibran, and the famous Mercerie. Walking tour of the landmarks and historical sites of the city center (exteriors only) and visit to the Doge s Palace, with access to the Prisons through the Bidge of Sighs, and to St. Mark s Basilica. The Doge s Palace Cultural visit to the interiors of the Doge s Palace and access to the Prisons through the Bridge of Sighs. Byzantine Venice Walking tour of the landmarks and historical sites of the city center (exteriors only) and visit to St. Mark s Basilica

24 In the Footsteps of Leonardo Take advantage of this unique opportunity to discover the artistic side of Leonardo da Vinci through his Milanese works: the famous Last Supper in the Santa Maria delle Grazie church and the Atlantic codex. La Scala Museum and Theatre - walking tour La Scala Theatre is recognized as one of the leading opera theatres in the world. It hosts a Museum that houses a rich collection of costumes and musical instruments, as well as a gallery of portraits and busts dedicated to the great musicians of History. MILAN DAILY EXCURSIONS FROM MILAN Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands Visit the fashionable Stresa and the amazing Islands on Lake Maggiore on a day trip from Milan. Set in Italy s beautiful Lake District just 1.5-hour drive from Milan, Lake Maggiore is surrounded by the majestic Alps and home to some of Italy s most impressive gardens. After some free time for shopping in Stresa, you will take a two-hour panoramic boat cruise on the lake, visiting the Borromean Islands - Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. Verona & Lake Garda / Sirmione Take a day trip from Milan to discover the beautiful town of Verona, the famous setting of Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet and the unmissable Sirmione, a stunning lakeside town on Lake Garda where ancient roman ruins meet the crystal blue shores. Home of Italy s stock exchange, an industrial powerhouse and the internationally accepted arbiter of taste in fashion and design, Milan is a seething metropolis. The grand Gothic cathedral, the Duomo, lies at the geographical heart of this one-time Imperial Roman capital, and expresses the love of beauty and power that still drives the city today. Ancient and contemporary art collections, unparalleled shopping, one of Europe s biggest trade-fair complexes, sparkling nightlife, the prestige of opera at La Scala, the mark of Leonardo da Vinci s genius, a religious addiction to calcio (football), and endless opportunities to eat the best of Lombard and Italian food make Milan much more than the puritanically workobsessed city it is often portrayed as. CITY SIGHTSEEING The Milan Pass Gain free entrance to Milan attractions: Duomo terraces and museum La Scala Museum and Theater (free entrance or discount on a guided tour) Brera Art Gallery (free entrance or discount on a guided tour) Gallerie d Italia Art Gallery La Triennale Museum Museo Bagatti Valsecchi Art and Science Museum San Siro stadium and museum tour The World of Leonardo interactive museum Lake Como & Bellagio Discover Lake Como in Italy s beautiful Lake District, just a short distance from Milan. Nestled between the huge snowcapped Alps that rise up from its shores, you will reach the fashionable lakeside town of Como. After spending time shopping and dining, you will take a two-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Como to the enchanting village of Bellagio. Bernina Express & Swiss Alps The most amazing alpine delight! Take a ride on the Bernina Express along one of the world s most spectacular railway routes. A UNESCO world heritage site, travel across the Swiss Alps along the Bernina Pass to the exclusive resort of St. Moritz: the Top of the World. Gran Tour of Milan 3.5 hour tour of Milan including Pre-Booked, No Line Entrance tickets to Da Vinci s Last Supper, 1 hour walking tour of central Milan, visit to the Duomo cathedral, admission to La Scala museum and theatre and English-speaking guide and headphones

25 NAPLES & THE AMALFI COAST Full day Pompeii & Naples Pick up and transfer to Pompeii, meeting with the Englihspeaking guide and visit to the ruins. Then visit to a Cameo and Corals factory to observe the typical manifaturing process and do some shopping. Lunch at Vesuvio restaurant reachable on foot. After lunch, visit to Naples in 2 groups, one on foot and the other by bus. Half day Pompeii Pick up and transfer to Pompeii, meeting with the Englishspeaking guide and visit to the ruins. Then visit to a Cameo and Corals factory to observe the typical manifaturing process and do some shopping. Lunch at Vesuvio restaurant reachable on foot. After lunch return to Naples. Sorrento Positano & Amalfi Wine tasting Guided tour through vineyards located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, to Campania Ars Vinearia winery. Afterwards, you will experience a Mediterranean lunch accompanied by tasty wines such as Falanghina, Lacryma Christi, Aglianico, and many others. Pizza lesson 1.5-hour cooking class to prepare an authentical Neapolitan pizza. Conclude your experience with a 3 course meal, including starter, pizza, dessert and a soft drink. Naples is the Italy s third-largest city and one of its oldest, most artistic and most delicious one. Naples historic centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site, with its archaeological treasures, castles and churches.then there is the food. Blessed with rich volcanic soils, a bountiful sea, and centuries of culinary know-how, Naples region is one of Italy s epicurean heavyweights, serving up the country s best pizza, pasta and coffee, and many of its most celebrated seafood dishes, street snacks and sweet treats. Deemed by Unesco to be an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, the Amalfi Coast is a combination of coastal mountains plunging into the sea in a stunning vertical scene, picturesque towns and lush forests. Legendary gems of this area are Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. The region is also home to some superb restaurants and hotels. TOURS FROM NAPLES Full day Capri & Anacapri Transfer to Capri and meeting with the English-speaking tour guide for a visit to Anacapri and Axel Mount Belvedere (entrance fee not included), Capri centre, including famous Piazzetta, the Augustus Gardens, Faraglioni, with lunch in a typical restaurant. Return to Naples. Full day Pompeii & Vesuvius Pick up and transfer to Pompeii, meeting with the Englihspeaking guide and visit to the ruins. Then visit to a Cameo and Corals factory to observe the typical manifaturing process and do some shopping. Lunch at Vesuvio restaurant reachable on foot. After lunch excursion to Mount Vesuvius. Return to Naples. Discover the pearl of the coast. Enjoy your time strolling through the historic centre, the harbor and the terraces of beautiful Sorrento. Then, you will experience a panoramic drive to the Amalfi Coast, with stops in Positano and Amalfi to admire its cathedral

26 Pizza making NAPLES & THE AMALFI COAST Your pizza making cooking class starts with the most important part: making the dough. After learning the art of dough making and kneeding, the chef will tell you the difference between different styles of pizza throughout Italy and Naples traditions and historic details. So you will be taught how to roll out pizza and create a vast variety of pizzas complete with different delicious toppings, with the best seasonal ingredients. While your pizzas are in the oven (a high temperature electric oven, so that it will be simple for you to recreate the pizza at home!), you can relax sipping some wine, and then taste the pizza delights you have created together for lunch. TOURS FROM SORRENTO Capri & Anacapri Transfer to Capri and meeting with the English-speaking tour guide for a visit to Anacapri and Axel Mount Belvedere (entrance fee not included), Capri centre, including famous Piazzetta, the Augustus Gardens, Faraglioni, with lunch in a typical restaurant. Return to Sorrento. Amalfi drive Departing from Sorrento, the coach reaches the Amalfi Coastal Road, considered one of the most scenic Coastal Drives in Europe. During the drive you will have several stops to visit Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Maiori. Pompeii & Vesuvius Enjoy the coach drive along the scenic route that will lead you out of the Sorrentine Peninsula. You will reach Pompeii for a morning tour with English-speaking guide. After lunch in the town, you will reach Mount Vesuvius by coach for a walking excursion with English-speaking guide. The excursions order may change in high season. Pompeii HD After a pleasant trip along the scenic route that brings you out of the Sorrentine Peninsula to Pompeii archelogical site, you will join a walking tour with English-speaking guide. You will explore this ancient town and its buildings, such as baths, bakeries, the Arena and the Brothel. Pompeii Wine Tasting Travelling by air-conditioned coach, you will join the Englishspeaking guide to visit Pompeii, one of the most important archaeological sites in Campania Region. The tour will continue to a winery where you will taste the unique flavor of Lachryma Christi wine. Travel by air-conditioned coach, accompanied by an English speaking authorized guide. Italian Cooking School Everyone can cook, but only with a great teacher you can create unforgettable delights. Chef Carmen is one of the most talented chefs of all the Sorrentine Peninsula. She is a trained Master Chef with many years of experience and passion. The class is hands-on, so you will participate to all the stages of cooking with Chef Carmen in a comfortable and homely atmosphere. The Class lasts approximately 4 hours and is followed by either lunch or dinner based on the lesson subject. Tarantella Show The Tasso Theatre will stage a Musical, lasting 75 minutes, which reconstructs our cultural roots through song and dance, with changing colourful and merry sceneries. Our typical Flavors In the morning our driver will lead you to Schiazzano, a rural and small town near the city of Massa Lubrense surrounded by nature. During the day you will visit a characteristic farm with its wonderful lemon, orange and olive groves and where the owner will be pleased to show you all the cultivation and production techniques handed down from father to son. You will taste extra virgin olive oil, limoncello and different flavored oils. The day continues with the discovery of one of our gastronomic treasure, Mozzarella and Provolone del Monaco D.O.P. You will see all the production phases and taste this home made product in different kinds ( fior di latte, caciotta, ricotta ) produced in accordance to the Km 0 philosophy. The last step will be a traditional pizzeria in the heart of the country, where you will attend the demonstration of pizza making, and eat our special Pizza Margherita

27 CINQUE TERRE A Unesco World Heritage site since 1997, Cinque Terre means Five Lands - five ingeniously constructed fishing villages along the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet. Monterosso is the oldest, Riomaggiore came next, and then Vernazza, Corniglia and Manarola. Much of what remains in the villages today dates from the late High Middle Age. EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES FROM LA SPEZIA Extra Virgin Olive Oil mini course Nicola is an experienced, professional olive oil sommelier and produces his olive oil on the hills between La Spezia and Cinque Terre. He will guide you through the experience of smelling, tasting and eating olive oil on a varieties of bruschetta to understand which oil goes on which food and with which wine. Liguria Fish Cooking lesson & Visit to the Market A full culinary experience starts with the visit to its typical market: see the fish sellers with the fresh fish and seafood, find the regional and seasonal vegetables. With your cook, you buy the things you will need to prepare your lunch. After the market visit in the morning, you reach the nice little restaurant where this beautiful lesson takes place. Sailing along the Cinque Terre Coast In La Spezia harbour you will go on board and cross first the Gulf of Poets seeing the beautiful villages of Portovenere and Lerici and the islands Palmaria and Tino. Later you will sail along the Cinque Terre coast enjoying great views of the villages. You will stop in a nice place i.e. in front of Vernazza and have a light lunch with local specialities like focaccia and anchovies. A stop for swimming in the wonderful marine protection area is planned too. (Who does not only like to relax will have the possibility to learn from our experienced English-speaking skipper the basics of sailing). N.B. In case the Cinque Terre are not reachable because of the rough sea, the tour is however guaranteed cruising in the Gulf of La Spezia. This condition does not implicate the right of reduction of price or cancellation. ACTIVITIES FROM THE CINQUE TERRE VILLAGES From Manarola: wine experience Discover the viticulture traditions of Manarola with Alessandro, a young winemaker native of this beautiful village of Cinque Terre. You will leave the centre of Manarola and walking through the main road leading to the small harbour where you will have the opportunity to admire the typical colorful houses and the fishing boats. Then you will go up to the cemetery which is located in a fantastic panoramic position from which you can appreciate Manarola and even a partial view of Corniglia.Through an ancient path in the midst of gardens, you will reach the vineyards of Alessandro where he will teach you to distinguish the grape varieties and the different methods of pruning and grape growing. The path leads you in front of the Church of San Lorenzo and with an extra effort you will go to Alessandro s wine cellar where you will taste his white wine Cinque Terre DOC accompanied by the typical Ligurian focaccia. Alessandro is also a member of the Foundation of Manarola Cinque Terre, created in 2014 in order to protect the cultural heritage of the village. With your participation to the tour you support the project of the Foundation with a little charity. From Manarola: pesto course In a strategic and unforgettable location was born this new bar with breathtaking view, run by two young guys. The pesto course will take life here, starting from the basil harvest in their own vegetable garden and by picking the ingredients. Simone will show you how to make the traditional pesto sauce, with the use of the mortar, explaining its ingredients and history. You will enjoy making pesto surrounded by wonderful places, colours and perfumes. At the end, you will taste your pesto on a bruschetta (toasted bread) together with a glass of Cinque Terre wine. From Manarola: wine tasting in an ancient wine cellar One of the best places to taste our local wines is an ancient wine cellar.the one where we would like to welcome you is located in the centre of Manarola, near the little harbour. It has been completely renovated and is now a Bar-Enoteca, a wonderful place where people meet, drink wine, enjoy good music and some food.you will have a tasting of Cinque Terre white wine DOC, a tasting of a red wine IGT produced in Cinque Terre and a tasting of the famous Sciacchetrà, our sweet wine. With the tastings you will eat some local snacks. From Riomaggiore: wine tasting in scenic location We invite you to a wine tasting of our Cinque Terre wines in an incredible location: a trendy wine-bar at the beginning of the famous Via dell Amore, high on the cliffs over the sea with a great panoramic view.the owner Yvonne, a sommelieuse, will introduce you the wines of Cinque Terre, offering four wines of different winegrowers. The tasting will be accompanied by some local snacks like focaccia bread, olives, pesto or the typical rice or vegetable cake. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the place relaxing in late afternoon, overlooking the sea and the coloured houses of Riomaggiore. From Monterosso: Wine Tasting In Monterosso we would like to offer you a tasting of wines from winemakers located in Monterosso. You will taste a Cinque Terre DOC white wine, a naturally and traditionally made local white wine and a Sciacchetrà. During this tasting we want to show you how in a limited area like Cinque Terre, completely different wines and philosophies of winemaking can develop.you will learn more about the new generation of Cinque Terre wine makers and the renaissance of traditional wine making. The tasting will be accompanied by some crostini and some cantucci with the Sciacchetrà. From Levanto: cooking class You will meet Ermanno, one of the best Levanto s Chefs. He will introduce you to his beautiful restaurant and its lovely kitchen before starting the cooking lesson. The Italian cuisine is famous for involving a generous use of herbs in most of the recipes, such as rosemary, thyme, sage, borage and fresh basil. Basil is not only used for the famous pesto sauce but also to add flavor to many other Italian and Ligurian dishes.you will prepare with Ermanno s help three different local specialties following the old recipes handed down from generation to generation, obtaining excellent results. The best way to conclude your cooking class is to taste your results! You will enjoy it during an unforgettable lunch in the beautiful restaurant accompanied by a good local wine. This course is suitable also for vegetarian people

28 LAKE GARDA Poets and politicians, divas and dictators, they ve all been drawn to captivating Lake Garda. Surrounded by three distinct regions Lombardy, Trentino Alto-Adige and the Veneto the lake s cultural diversity attracts a cosmopolitan crowd. Mittleeuropeans colonise northern resorts such as Riva del Garda and Torbole, where restaurants serve air-dried ham and Austrian-style carne salada (salted beef), while in the south, French and Italian families bed down in Valtenesi farmhouses and family-friendly spa towns such as Sirmione and Bardolino. Cruise on Lake Garda on board of ketch San Nicolò Cruise by an ancient wooden ketch sailing boat on the lake with aperitif on board. Garda Lake & Trentino Flavors Excursion by coach through the enchanting Trentino countryside. Visit to a dairy and an apiculture farms, with tasting of cheese and honey. Delicious snacks accompanied by Vin Santo. Oil & wines Visit to Le Morette winery with wine tasting and guided visit to the Turri Oil factory with olive oil tasting. Full day Verona Day trip to Verona and visit to the city center with Englishspeaking guide. EXCURSIONS FROM VARIOUS LAKE GARDA VILLAGES Enchanting Dolomites Naturalistic excursion to the Dolomite Alps reaching 2240 meters height with English-speaking staff. Day trip around the lake Group day trip around the lake by coach. A visit to several picturesque villages to see monuments dating from the Roman, Scaliger, Venetian and Austrian rulers. A part of the lake will be crossed by ferry boat