COST: 93,00 *N.B. IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER CHURCHES IN SHORTS, MINISKIRTS OR UNCOVERED SHOULDERS CAPRI

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1 ASSISI - ORVIETO Monday, Thursday, Saturday - From 1st March to 31st October Monday and Friday - From 1st Nov. to 28th Feb. (minimum 6 persons) Full day Journey beyond the modern highways and large cities and discover the real Italy, where small ancient visits are just waiting to be discovered. A tour that unveils the religious architecture of Umbria and the wines and local products of Tuscany. Leaving Rome in a northerly direction, driving along the Tiber Valley, we reach ORVIETO, a small town of Etruscan origins where we stop to admire the magnificent 14th century cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture. The tour continues through the green Tuscan Hills covered in olive groves and vineyards. This is the land of some of Italy s best known D.O.C. (quality controlled) wines, which include Orvieto, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino and a stop is included so that you can taste both some local wine and other typical Umbrian and Tuscan products. Lunch too will be of traditional local dishes. In the early afternoon, having driven along the shores of Lake Trasimeno, we reach ASSISI, built at the foot of Mount Subasio. Here, during a guided stroll through the lanes of this historic town, you will see the Church of St. Claire, St Francis birthplace, his childhood home, Townhall Square with its People s Palace, Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva and of course the Townhall itself. Visit St Francis Basilica, close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted between the 12th and 14th centuries. Leaving Assisi, we stop at the town of Santa Maria degli Angeli named after its church inside which, in the Chapel of Porziuncola, St. Francis died in Reaching Rome around 7:30/8:00 pm, you will be left in the vicinity of your hotel. COST: 93,00 *N.B. IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER CHURCHES IN SHORTS, MINISKIRTS OR UNCOVERED SHOULDERS CAPRI Every day (except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day - Approx. 13 hours Capri, situated in the Gulf of Naples, surrounded by an emerald and turquoise sea, is often called the pearl of the Mediterranean. This Island of Dreams has enchanted many people with the incomparable beauty of its rugged landscape, the mildness of its climate, the richness of its vegetation and its characteristic small white houses. Leaving Rome in a southerly direction you take the Highway of the Sun crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as Castelli Romani. Approximately halfway along the highway you will be able to see the Benedictin Abbey of Montecassino, noted for the famous battle and its complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples you will board the jet boat for the 45 minute crossing to Marina Grande, the port of Capri. Here you will then board motorboats to reach the Blue Grotto (if weather and sea conditions permit). Minibuses are then used for a panoramic drive to reach Anacapri, situated at 280 metres above sea level from where you will have a wonderful view of the Bay of Naples. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will have some free time to take unforgettable photographs and purchase local products before returning to Marina Grande to board the boat back to Naples. Entering the port of Naples, don t miss this opportunity to admire the splendid Maschio Angioino (a fortress of the 12th century), the Certosa of San Martino and the Royal Palace. After disembarking you will then take the coach for the return journey of approx. 3 hours, back to Rome. Return to the vicinity of your hotel. USEFUL INFORMATION: During the journey from Rome to Naples, it will not always be possible to make a comfort stop, but the boats for Capri have bar and restroom facilities. We would recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and especially comfortable shoes to assist you when boarding the boats. During high season there may be delays in boarding the boats and minibuses and we ask you to pay particular attention to your guide to avoid getting separated from your group. N.B. If the sea conditions are so bad as to not permit the boats to leave from Naples to Capri, it will be necessary to substitute this tour with the tour of Pompeii (tour 15) and the difference in price will be reimbursed. COST: 140,00 TRIUMPH Viaggi e Incentive srl ROMA - Via Lucilio, 60 Tel r.a. Fax: triumphviaggi@gruppotriumph.it - Partita IVA

2 NAPLES AND POMPEII Every day (except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day - Approx. 13 hours A journey to discover art, history, folklore and archaeology in one of the most typical regions of southern Italy. Leaving Rome in a southerly direction, we take the Highway of the Sun crossing the fertile Roman countryside through the area known as the Castelli Romani. Approximately halfway along the highway, you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle and complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples we will proceed towards the hill of Posillipo from where we can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and the volcano Vesuvius. Descending towards the port of Mergellina and following the coastal road, we arrive in the ancient fishing quarter of Santa Lucia and see the impressive Castel dell Ovo (photo stop). The city tour continues crossing the historical centre to see Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the San Carlo Opera House, the Gallery of Umberto I and the imposing Maschio Angioino. Upon leaving the city, we cross the fertile valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco and Torre Annunziata before finally arriving at Pompeii, where we stop first for lunch. After that we will visit the excavations on foot with a local guide on an archaeological journey through the ancient city. In approx. 2 hours you will see some of what has been discovered in more than 1,700 years since Pompeii was covered by ashes during the eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. Through the remains and ruins of this ancient city, we can picture the everyday life of the Imperial Age and imagine the panic felt by the people in those last few minutes before the city was so disastrously buried. At the end of the visit to Pompeii we will return to the coach for a journey of approx. 3 hours back to Rome. During this excursion we will visit a coral and cameo factory where we will have the opportunity to admire and purchase items of this ancient craft that dates back to Greek times. USEFUL INFORMATION: We suggest that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this excursion, and to wear sunglasses and sun hat in the summer months. From Hotel 6:35/7:15 am COST: 108,00 NAPLES AND VESUVIO Every day (except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day - Approx. 13 hours (minimum 4 persons) An itinerary that includes a panoramic tour for a glimpse of some of the most famous of Naples monuments and an opportunity to take a closer look at Vesuvius and the spectacular solidified lava flows of its most recent eruptions. Leaving Rome in a southerly direction, we take the Highway of the Sun crossing the fertile Roman countryside through the area known as the Castelli Romani. Approximately halfway along the highway, you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle and complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples we will proceed towards the hill of Posillipo from where we can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and the volcano Vesuvius. Descending towards the port of Mergellina and following the coastal road, we arrive in the ancient fishing quarter of Santa Lucia and see the impressive Castel dell Ovo (photo stop). The city tour continues crossing the historical centre to see Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the San Carlo Opera House, the Gallery of Umberto I and the imposing Maschio Angioino. Upon leaving the city, we cross the fertile valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco and Torre Annunziata until we reach the Apa cameo factory (brief visit) where we pick up the specialist guide for the visit to the vulcano. As we drive up the climbing road that leads from there, the guide will start pointing out the geological characteristics of the Somma-Vesuvius vulcanic complex and talk more generally about the Vesuvius National Park. When the road runs out at 1000 metres, it is time to start climbing on foot up to the Great Crater where the visit of this vulcano continues. Once at the edge of the crater, there s the chance to look down into the gaping hole, and turning, to see the magnificent view across the Gulf of Naples, which has to be one of the most unique sights in the world. There will be a short stop to taste some of the most typical products from the Vesuvius National Park before being accompanied back to Pompeii to the Oro & Pietra (Gold and Stones) Show Room before setting out on the approx 3 hr. journey back to Rome where clients will be left in the vicinity of their respective hotels. USEFUL INFORMATION: We suggest that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this excursion, and to wear sunglasses and sun hat in the summer months. From Hotel 6:30 am COST: 98,50

3 POMPEII - SORRENTO CAPRI - 2 days Every day (except Dec. 24th 25th, 31st and Jan. 1st) 2 days (1 night in a First Class hotel, 3 meals and 1 breakfast) Two days to discover not only the excavations of the ancient city of Pompeii but also to see the breathtaking coastline of the Sorrento Peninsula and Capri, the jewel of the Mediterranean sea. Day 1: The same itinerary as Tour 15 with a visit to NAPLES and POMPEII (page 15) followed by a drive along one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in Italy known as the Costiera Sorrentina, to which the town of SORRENTO gives its name. Arrival at your hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 2: After breakfast transfer to the port of Sorrento and after approx. 20 minutes by jetboat arrive at the port of Marina Grande on the island of CAPRI. Board motorboats and then rowboats to visit the BLUE GROTTO (if weather and sea conditions permit), followed by a panoramic tour of Capri and ANACAPRI by minibus and on foot. After your included lunch, you will have some free time before taking the boat to rejoin the daily tour coach for the journey back to Rome. Approximate arrival time will be 8/8.30 pm and return to the vicinity of your Hotel. USEFUL INFORMATION: We advise you to wear comfortable shoes for the visit of the excavations of Pompeii. Also, to make the boat transfers as easy as possible, we recommend bringing the minimum of luggage necessary for your stay. Remember, of course, to bring your bathing costumes during the summer months. N.B. The tour cost does not include the carriage of luggage or porterage on the Sorrento-Capri -Naples transfers. The charge of approx. 12,00 per bag must be paid on the spot directly by clients. For logistical reasons, the name of the hotels in Capri and Sorrento will be advised en route, after departure from Rome. COST PER PERSON: Double/Triple room: 260,00 Single room: 300,00 POMPEII - SORRENTO CAPRI - 3 days Every day (except Dec. 23rd 25th, 30th, 31st and Jan. 1st) 3 days - 1 NIGHT IN CAPRI and 1 NIGHT IN SORRENTO (2 nights in First Class hotels, 4 meals and 2 breakfasts) Days 1 + 2: Same itinerary as Tour 16 to NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO and CAPRI (see page 17) but at the end of the afternoon of day 2, check-in to your hotel on Capri, where you will have your included dinner and one night s accommodation. Day 3: After the included breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to discover the charms of this jewel of the Mediterranean. In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to the port to take the boat and then the coach back to Rome. Approximate arrival time will be 8:00/8:30 pm after which you will be left in the vicinity of your hotel. USEFUL INFORMATION: We advise you to wear comfortable shoes for the visit of the excavations of Pompeii. Also - to make the boat transfers as easy as possible, we recommend bringing the minimum of luggage necessary for your stay. Remember, of course, to bring your bathing costumes during the summer months. N.B. The tour cost does not include the carriage of luggage or porterage on the Sorrento-Capri -Naples transfers. The charge of approx. 19,00 per bag must be paid on the spot direct by clients. For logistical reasons, the name of the hotels in Capri and Sorrento will be advised after departure from Rome during the course of the tour. COST PER PERSON: Double/Triple room 365,00 Single room 445,00

4 POMPEII - CAPRI - SORRENTO Every day (except Dec. 23rd 25th, 30th, 31st and Jan. 1st) 3 days - 2 NIGHTS IN SORRENTO (2 nights in First Class hotels, 4 meals and 2 breakfasts) Days 1 + 2: Same itinerary as Tour 16 to NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO and CAPRI but in the afternoon of day 2, check-in to your Sorrento hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 3: Following breakfast in the hotel, you will have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the popular and attractive town of Sorrento. In the afternoon, appointment with our tour leader for the return trip to Rome where arrival is expected to be at around 8:00/8:30 pm and where you will be left in the vicinity of your hotel. USEFUL INFORMATION: We advise you to wear comfortable shoes for the visit of the excavations of Pompeii. Also, to make the boat transfers as easy as possible, we recommend bringing the minimum of luggage necessary for your stay. Remember, of course, to bring your bathing costumes during the summer months. COST PER PERSON: Double/Triple room 325,00 Single room 400,00 FLORENCE Every day except Mondays and Wednesdays from 1st Mar. to 31st Oct. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1st Nov. to 28th Feb., (Except Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st) Full day - Approximately 13 hours Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance period, where you breathe art in its Medieval streets, the craftsmens workshops and the Renaissance Palaces. Here, the memories of the Medici family are linked with the splendour of the works of the renowned artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. Leaving Rome in a northerly direction and crossing the green valley of the Tiber, you pass the slopes of the Apennines covered with olive groves and vineyards to reach the famous valley of Chianti, before finally arriving in Florence built on the banks of the river Arno. The city tour will start with a visit to the Academy Museum where you will see the magnificent David by Michelangelo before continuing on foot with your local guide to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its beautiful dome by Brunelleschi. Other treasures, the Baptistry and Giotto s Bell Tower can also be admired before reaching Piazza della Signoria, the heart of Florence. Your included lunch will be served in a typical Florentine restaurant before resuming your walk in the afternoon and making you way to Piazza Santa Croce where the church of the same name is situated and where great artists like Michelangelo are buried. You will have the opportunity to visit a leather shop in order to admire one of the typical crafts of the city, and here you will also have some free time to see the work of local goldsmiths and other traditional craftsmen. Departure from Florence at approximately 5.00 pm for the return journey to Rome. Return to the vicinity of your hotel. USEFUL INFORMATION: We suggest that you wear comfortable shoes, and remember that it is not permitted to visit churches in shorts, miniskirts or with uncovered shoulders. COST: 135,00 The name of Real Leather in Florence has always been The largest leather factory in Florence

5 OVERNIGHT STAY IN FLORENCE Departure and return to Rome as Florence In combination with Tour 17, we can also arrange for you to extend your stay in Florence, giving you the opportunity to visit the city in more depth or to explore other beautiful areas around the city. We would like to remind you that when you decide to make this booking, the return to Rome can only be on the days that tour 17 operates as you travel back on that tour bus. COST ONE-DAY: 135,00 Supplement PER PERSON PER NIGHT: 3 star hotel Double room 80,00 Single room 110,00 Supplement PER PERSON PER NIGHT: 4 star hotel Double room 100,00 Single room 125,00 FLORENCE WALKING TOUR Every day except Mondays and Wednesdays from 1st March to 31st Oct. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1st Nov. to 28th Feb. Approx. 2 hours At am: meet our guide opposite the Academy Museum, Via Ricasoli 109, in front of the Everything - souvenir shop. The walking tour starts by visiting the Academy Museum, where, among other works of Michelangelo, we will admire the magnificent David. The walk continues with our guide through the historical streets of Renaissance Florence until we reach the religious centre of Florence to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with Brunelleschi s beautiful dome. Other treasures, the Baptistery and Giotto s Bell Tower can be admired before walking along Via dei Calzaiuoli, which leads to the political centre of the city: Piazza della Signoria. This is really the heart of Florence, an open air museum with a collection of works of art from different historical periods. Our guide will tell you numerous interesting stories and little known facts about these beautiful buildings and statues. End of the walking tour. DEPARTURE FROM EVERYTHING Via Ricasoli, 109 (opposite the Academy Museum) Departure Time: 11:45 am (possible delays may be caused by logistical problems). COST: 38,00 (includes: entrance ticket and local guide service) COST: 52,00 (three courses and dessert - drinks not included) TASTE OF ITALY Full day with lunch From March 1st to October 31st Tuesdays -Fridays -Sundays (minimum 6 persons) Think of Italy: its history and culture. Dream of Italy: the rolling landscapes of the Renaissance artists. Imagine Italy: the food and the wine. Combine it all in this tour that takes you off the beaten track to experience just a taste of all that is so essentially Italian in part of Tuscany and Umbria. Departing Rome and heading north crossing the Tiber valley, we reach CORTONA. This town has changed little since the Middle Ages. More recently depicted in the Oscar winning film La Vita è Bella and described by American novelist Frances Mayes in Under the Tuscan Sun, Cortona is enjoyng a renewed popularity. Here, we stroll through the historic centre, discovering it s hidden corners and absorbing the atmosphere of this picturesque town. After, a drive along the shores of LAKE TRASIMENO we stop to taste and buy some of the many local products (olive oil, cheeses, salami and ham). Lunch will then be served in a typical countryside restaurant. In the afternoon, driving through the gentle hills of the CHIANTI REGION, we reach the hilltop town of MONTEPULCIANO. The deep ruby red wine, Vino Nobile of this town is famous the world over. Here then, we visit one of its oldest wine cellars, carved out of the tufo rock, to discover some of the secrets of the winemakers and of course to taste the final result. Return to the vicinity of your hotel in Rome 7-8 pm approx. COST: 56, ,00 = 113,00

6 FLORENCE AND TASTE OF ITALY From March 1st to Oct. 31st. Thursday - Saturday 2 days - 1 night in a 4 star Agriturismo 3 meals and 1 breakfast 1st DAY: Full day to Florence (see Tour 17). Transfer to a 4 star Agriturismo in Umbria, dinner and overnight. 2nd DAY: After breakfast, depart for Cortona and join the Taste of Italy tour. Return to Rome around 7-8 pm when you will be left in the vicinity of your hotel. From Hotel: 06:45/ 07:15 am From Agency 07:30 am COST per person: Double/triple room 290,00 Single room 320,00 Additional nights: Nightly supplement on half board basis to be added to the cost of tours 17, 18 or 18a. COST per person per night: Double/triple room 60,00 Single room 80,00 GENERAL INFORMATION All tours depart from the Green Line office and for your convenience we offer a free minibus pick up service from your hotel to the office. At the end of the tour, the bus will leave you in the vicinity of your hotel. It is important that you wait punctually in the lobby of your hotel for our representative, who will accompany you to the Green Line bus and, as we have a schedule to follow, our representatives can only wait a few minutes. If our representative has difficulty in finding you or you are not punctual, we can not accept any responsibility for eventual cost of transportation to our office. At certain times there may be unavoidable delays in the arranged pick up times but we kindly ask that you wait patiently in the lobby of your hotel. On arrival at the Green Line office, you will be shown to the particular bus for your specific tour in your language and an assistant will collect your ticket, which we remind you to bring with you. During the course of your tour, it is imperative that you follow the instructions of your guide, especially in crowded places, and that you first inform the guide if at any time you decide to leave the tour so as to avoid keeping the rest of the group waiting. We cannot accept any responsibility if you become separated from your tour. Please note that all tours may be conducted in more than one language. GENERAL CONDITIONS TOURS OF ROME AND SURROUNDING AREA: The cost includes: transportation in tourist busses, assistance of a multilingual local guide, entrance fees, meals as mentioned (drinks excluded except tour 12) and Value Added Tax at 20%. EXCURSIONS OF ONE OR MORE DAYS OUTSIDE ROME: The cost includes: transportation in tourist busses, assistance of a multilingual tour leader for the duration of the tour, local guides, entrance fees, meals included as mentioned (drinks excluded), boat or hydrofoil to and from the Isle of Capri (excluding the cost of baggage handling), hotel accommodation in first or second category hotels with bath or shower and Value Added Tax at 20%. REDUCTIONS: Children up to 3 years of age free on all tours. Children from 3 to 8 years of age, discount of 20% on tours not including overnight PRICES: The prices of the tours may be modified in the event of unforeseen increases in the cost of services.