Discovering the Best of Sicily

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2 Featuring the Isle of Capri, Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento Peninsula Discovering the Best of Sicily True Small Group means Never More than 10 to 16 Guests, Guaranteed. 10 Days Wonders of the Amalfi Coast Small Group Tour Our True Small-Group Tour Our Hotels are located in the Heart of the cities ~ No Taxi or Shuttles needed to get to heart of the city. A True Small-Group Tour Experience with 10 to 16 guests, guaranteed. We do not Up-Sell excursions on the tour - ever - admissions are already included per the itinerary. Gratuities are always included for local tour guides, wait staff, and drivers. Gratuities for Tour Captain not included. Select Dinners with wine or other premium beverage included, per itinerary. Daily full hot Buffet Breakfasts. A Very Special Welcome Letter... Dear Travel Enthusiast, Story Land & Sea Tours extends a personal invitation for you to join us on the Wonders of the Amalfi Coast Tour - it's the trip of a lifetime, and one tour you won't soon forget. From the time you arrive, your satisfaction and sense of real discovery is what we consider as priority! Let us help you book your "Dream Time" Tour Vacation. ~ Mark Story, Executive Director

3 Transatlantic Flight to Rome Airport (FCO) Inquire with our Air Service Department for a quotation for your international airfare. Welcome to Italy Upon arrival, you may make your own way to the hotel in Rome or you may opt for our Meet & Greet with our chauffeur and transfer to our beautiful aristocratic palazzo turned deluxe hotel in the very heart of Old Rome. Your preferred position allows for easy of exploration to all of the major sites. Meet the Tour Captain for your included orientation and welcome to Rome dinner. Your Story Begins! Story Way Dining: Enjoy a unique start to your tour with our special chef-hosted dinner to get things started properly. A Wow experience awaits you tonight in a very exclusive position in Rome. Accommodation: Properties include Boscolo Exedra Roma, Autograph Collection, Grand Hotel de la Minerve, 1 Night

4 To Southern Italy & the Amalfi Coast ROME and on to the AMALFI COAST There's few places on earth that call forth passion from within the traveler's heart and soul like the "Costiera Amalfitana" does that's why we think you will find this Story Land & Sea True Small Group Tour irresistible. This morning after breakfast, we will take in some of the beauty that is Rome and what was the Roman Empire. Our local expert guide along with your Tour Captain and driver lay the setting for your journey back in time. We'll drive and visit many of the iconic landmarks of Rome, including Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, the Spanish Steps, and an included visit inside the Pantheon. We will have a short refreshment break at a nearby cafe before we make our way to the Enchanted Amalfi Coast. Upon arrival Naples, we board a high-speed ferry to the Isle of Capri. Upon arrival, private convertible cars wait to take you to our hotel in the heart of Capri. Story Way Dining: A beautiful dinner awaits you tonight with your Tour Captain. Stunning. Accommodation: Properties include Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri Tiberio Palace, 2 Nights A True Small-Group of 6 to 16 Travelers ~ Hotels Really in Center of Town ~ Unique Dining Venues No Set Menus ~ No Up-Selling while Traveling Dining: Join your tour captain tonight for an optional dinner. Isle of Capri This morning you are whisked along by our private convertible cars as you learn of the treasured famous (and infamous) history of the Isle of Capri. We will take in the village of Anacapri (meaning 'other Capri') and then on to the beautiful Villa San Michele. This villa was constructed atop the ruins of a Roman palace with stunning views of the sea. The balance of your day is at leisure. Tonight, join the Tour Captain for an optional dinner or explore at your leisure.

5 Amalfi Coast POSITANO Dining: Join your tour captain tonight for an included dinner. This morning we board our private boat for onward journey along the Amalfi Coast. This is a leisurely morning as we view coastal villages, the Punta Campanella, and the Fjord of Furore. We take in an incredible lunch in Nerano at a Two Michelin-starred restaurant (and a secret that most travelers have not discovered). During the day we'll enjoy stops to swim, with towels and refreshments provided. We arrive at the boat dock of the charming, vertical village of Positano, and walk to our deluxe hotel, our home for the next three evenings. Story Way Dining: Dinner in Positano tonight with the Tour Captain. Accommodation: Properties include Covo Dei Saraceni, Le Agavi Hotel, Il San Pietro di Positano, 3 Nights Isle of Capri

6 The Amalfi Coast Drive & Villages RAVELLO We journey today on the spectacular Amalfi Coast drive, one of the world's most dramatic shorelines. Imagine a cliff-side road thousands of feet up in the air, with blue and emerald waters off the edge, blue skies and brightly colored houses set on towering cliffs above the sea this is the enchantment of the Amalfi Coast. We arrive the village of Ravello to visit the lovely gardens of Villa Rufolo. The former residence of several popes, the villa is perfectely perched for stunning views. You may want to take in the 11thcentury Villa Rufolo: Originally belonging to the powerful and wealthy Rufolo family, which excelled in commerce (a Landolfo Rufolo has been immortalized by Boccaccio in the Decameron). It then passed by inheritance to other owners, such as the Confalone, Muscettola and d'afflitto. Around the middle of the nineteenth century, it was sold to the Scotsman Francis Neville Reid, who took care of a general restoration, resulting in today's layout. If you wish, you can also visit the gardens of Villa Cimbrone. To cap off the visit, we will enjoy a specially-prepared lunch (included) before returning to our home in Positano. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, explore Positano for the perfect dining experience, or join your Tour Captain.

7 Mozzarella di Bufala & Greek Temples PAESTUM GREEK TEMPLES The town of Battipaglia is known for the production of the world's best gourmet Mozzarella di Bufala, made from buffalo milk. Its dairy products are famous worldwide for their unique taste. Then we're bound for the archaeological area of Paestum, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since The Greek temples and ruins of Paestum are amazing, and we get to enjoy a private visit with our Expert Guide. A beautiful walk in the archaeological site of Paestum, where the grandeur of the temples that still resist the passing of time, will leave you breathless. Story Way Exclusive: On our way back you are set to enjoy a culinary delight (and if you so desire, partake in the preparation, but not mandatory!) at a local agriturismo estate, where you will dine on typical specialties paired with wine. We return to Positano for the balance of the day at leisure. Sorrento After our tour, we have time for lunch before arriving Sorrento. After check-in, the balance of the day is at leisure until tonight, when you may optionally join the Tour Captain for dinner, or explore at leisure. Story Way Dining: Tonight, join the Tour Captain for an optional dinner or explore on your own. Accommodation: Properties include Hotel Minerva Sorrento, Bellevue Syrene, La Favorita, Hilton Sorrento Palace or Similar, 2 Nights

8 Sorrento on Amalfi Coast, Italy Pompeii & Herculaneum MOUNT VESUVIO LEGACY Included Story Way Dining: Celebrate tour time on the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula, as we enjoy our included farewell dinner. This morning, enjoy a leisurely start, and then we're off to Pompeii & Herculaneum. We are bound for Naples, with Pompeii and Herculaneum, this morning for a special, expertly- guided tour through the towns that were completely lost to history when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. Our Expert Guide will orient us to the lifestyle the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum lived. We'll visit villas, shops, and houses of questionable repute, and discover mosaics, frescoes, and gardens it's literally walking through history! Tonight, meet the Tour Captain for a special reception before our included farewell dinner.

9 Pompeii with Mt. Vesuvius Arrivederci Day! Arrivederci! Departure Day: Opt for our departure transfer to the Naples Airport (or inquire if you would like to return from Rome). Tour ends after breakfast. Arrividerci! Call today to place your reservation at 1 (877)

10 ~ Enjoy a True Small Group of never more than 16 Travelers. Guaranteed. No waiting on big groups on big buses. ~ Hotels in the heart of the cities and towns. Not on the outskirts of town, so no shuttles or special transfers needed. ~ We Never Upsell while On Tour. See any of the mainstream tour operator itineraries to Italy, and you will see very quickly how their "tour directors" make extra revenue. ~ Gratuities are included for your Local Guides, Wait Staff, and Drivers. ~ Off-the-Beaten-Path and unique Restaurants throughout the itinerary. Authentic restaurants that fit our group size. Small Group Tour Information YOUR DELUXE TRUE SMALL-GROUP TOUR INCLUDES: ~ All Admissions and Sightseeing as defined on itinerary. ~ Portage Included through your Small Group Tour. ~ Services of professional Tour director called a Tour Captain. The Tour Captain serves as your host throughout the trip to ensure everything goes according to the journey's plan. ~ Services of Professional Guides. We use professional, certified guides for our sightseeing at select venues and sites throughout the Small Group Tour. 10 Days Round-Trip Air (not included), 9 Days Land, 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations. Services of full-time, experienced guides and a professional Tour Captain. SIGHTSEEING Comprehensive daily sightseeing per itinerary via private transportation with experienced, local driver. Admission & entrance fees to all sightseeing as detailed per itinerary. DAILY BREAKFAST, SOME LUNCHES AND DINNERS Full, hot breakfast daily. Lunches and dinner included per itinerary. Coffee or tea included with breakfast only; all other beverages are extra. Select dinners are included at unique restaurants. PORTAGE Portage (one suitcase per person) and all tipping (driver, restaurant, hotel and guide staff) included. Extra bag portaged for $130 per bag. Story Land & Sea luggage tags upon arrival at the first hotel. SOLO TRAVELERS Single Supplement applies. See Dates & Rates Tab. PASSPORTS & VISAS Travel documents are your responsibility, including compliance with customs regulations. PASSPORTS: A valid passport is required and must be obtained in person by each tour member at a local passport office. LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS Tour prices are per person, based on two persons sharing double or twin-bedded room with private bathroom with tub or shower. Single rooms subject to availability and at an additional cost (tour participants without a roommate will have to pay the single room surcharge). Hotels used are based on your itinerary. SERVICE CHARGES AND TAXES: All departure taxes and tipping are included. INSURANCE Story Land & Sea recommends trip protection coverage. We recommend Enter location code of to associate any purchase with your Story Land & Sea vacation. STORY LAND & SEA TOURS' ITALIAN TOUR VACATION At Story Land & Sea Tours, we offer hosted Italian tours with a Tour Captain who provides you with world-class service throughout the tour.