Regionals. Escorted Tours through Italian regions HIGH SEASON 2018 ENGLISH

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1 2018 ENGLISH R Regionals Escorted Tours through Italian regions Regional tours in small groups with guaranteed departures to discover Liguria, Piedmont, Dolomites, North Lakes, Sicily, Sardinia and French Coast. Overnight stay in main cities, guided tours with tour leader and services according to programs. rrani Tours Ca since 1925 Th e Ita n D m li a c

2 Why Regionals tours are unique and beloved by travellers? Useful information before booking our Regionals tours MEETING POINT AND TIME: Italian Style Designed by Italians for travellers that look for authentic experiences. Milan Starhotel Ritz at 8:30 AM Via Lazzaro Spallanzani, 40 Tel Milan Hotel Best Western Hotel Galles only for North Lakes Tour 4 Days/3 Nights at 8:30 AM Piazza Lima, 2 Tel Genoa Starhotel President at 8:30 AM Corte Lambruschini, 4 Tel Best Accommodations Overnight stays in selected hotels CANCELATION POLICY AND FEES: Till 25 working days before the departure no penalty 30% from 24 to 16 working days before the departure 50% from 15 to 06 working days before the departure 70% from 5 to 4 working days before the departure 100% no-show from 3 days to no-show before the departure Working days: from Monday to Friday Attention to food quality Expert Guides and Escorts We take care of quality and freshness of food served to your travellers! All our tour leaders are licensed Professionals, experienced and friendly. THE TOUR INCLUDES: Transportation by deluxe motorcoach Multilingual escorted tours Accommodation Panoramic visits as per itinerary Meals as per itinerary Entrance fees to monuments or museums as per itinerary TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE: Tips, extra, drinks and everything that is not mentioned in the itinerary DUE TO TECHNICAL AND / OR LOGISTIC ISSUES, COULD BE AMENDED. We inform all Clients that rates do not include city tax when applicable. City tax will have to be paid directly from clients at the Hotel upon arrival or at the check out. We remind you that the city tax may change according to the hotel category. Please kindly inform Travellers before departure. Best ratio quality/price Regionals Tours are incredibly affordable and offer the best quality/price ratio. ALL ARE PER PERSON - OVERNIGHTS IN LISTED OR SIMILAR

3 Tours Index North Lakes 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Orta > Stresa > Como > Bellagio > Varenna > Bergamo > Brescia > Sirmione > Riva Del Garda > Verona > Milan... 6 Dolomites 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Verona > Canazei > Cortina D Ampezzo > Lake Misurina (Tre cime di Lavaredo) > Lake Braies > Pusteria and Badia Valleys > Gardena and Giau Pass > Falzarego and Costalunga Pass > Lake Carezza > Merano > Bolzano > Trento > Milan... 8 Piedmont 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Monferrato Area > Turin > The Langhe > Asti > Turin > Courmayeur > Aosta > Milan Liguria 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Genoa > Sanremo > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Milan French Coast 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Sanremo > Montecarlo > Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > St. Paul de Vence > Grasse > Cannes > Nice > Milan Liguria & French Coast 7 days / 6 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Genoa > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Sanremo > Monaco > Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > St. Paul de Vence > Grasse > Cannes > Nice > Milan Liguria & Piedmont 7 days / 6 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Genoa > Sanremo > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Monferrato Area > Turin > The Langhe > Asti > Turin > Courmayeur > Aosta > Milan Sardinia 6 days / 5 nights Genoa > Genoa Genoa > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Olbia > Maddalena and Caprera > Palau > Costa Smeralda > Stintino > Capocaccia > Alghero > Castelsardo > Santa Teresa > Olbia > Genoa Sardinia & Corsica 7 days / 6 nights Genoa > Genoa Genoa > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Olbia > Maddalena and Caprera > Palau > Costa Smeralda > Stintino > Capocaccia > Alghero > Castelsardo > Santa Teresa > Bonifacio > Ajaccio > Corte > Bastia > Savona > Genoa...22 Sicily: Coast to Coast 7 days / 6 nights Palermo > Catania 6 Meals Palermo > Monreale > Erice > Marsala > Agrigento > Noto > Siracusa > Taormina > Savoca > Forza D Agrò > Catania...24 North Lakes & Dolomites 7 days / 6 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Lake Orta > Stresa > Como > Bellagio > Bergamo > Sirmione > Riva del Garda > Verona > Canazei > Cortina D Ampezzo > Lake Misurina (Tre Cime di Lavaredo) > Lake Braies > Pusturia and Badia Valleys > Gardena and Giau Pass > Falzarego and Costa Lunga Pass > Lake Carezza > Merano > Bolzano > Trento > Milan North Lakes & Liguria 7 days / 6 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Lake Orta > Stresa > Como > Bellagio > Bergamo > Sirmione > Riva del Garda > Verona > Lake Iseo > Genoa > Sanremo > Portovenere > Cinque Terre > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Milan Be our client Contact Us... 31

4 MILAN > MILAN North Lakes 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Orta > Stresa > Como > Bellagio > Varenna > Bergamo > Brescia > Sirmione > Riva del Garda > Verona > Milan MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER *DURING TRADE SHOWS IN VERONA A SUPPLEMENT CAN BE APPLY. ACCOMMODATION IN CENTRAL VERONA IS NOT GUARANTEED. COMO BRESCIA VERONA DBL / TPL 973,00 SGL 1.088,00 COMO 4 IGEA 4 MONTRESOR PALACE 4 > PROSECCO TASTING! > VISIT THE NORTH LAKES REGION: LAKE ORTA, STRESA, COMO, BELLAGIO, VARENNA, BERGAMO, BRESCIA, LAKE GARDA MILAN > LAKE ORTA > STRESA > COMO Departure at 8:30 am from the hotel Best Western Hotel Galles in Milan to the Lake Orta, a small and charming lake situated in the north-eastern side of the region Piedmont. Stop in the beautiful village of Orta San Giulio for a short visit. Then, tour by boat to reach the island of San Giulio, just in front of the village: it is known as the Pearl of the Lake, almost entirely occupied by the Monastery Mater Ecclesiae, famous for studies on antique books. After a short visit, you will take the ferry back to Orta and then leave by bus to Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, one of the largest Italian lakes. Wedged between the pre-alps, and of clear glacial origin, it is framed in its lower section by the soft hills of the region of Novara and - in the upper section - by high mountain peaks with perpetual snows. These features make possible an average temperature during all seasons, milder in winter than in the inner areas and cooled down in summer by the breezes that blow on the water s surface changing the lake s colour. Thanks to its mild climate, many species of flowers and plants typical to the sub-tropical climate could adapt to the lake areas climate. Arrival in Stresa, an international tourist resort situated in a central but also panoramic and picturesque position along the lakeside roadway, just in front of the Borromee islands. Free time for lunch (in Stresa or Isola dei Pescatori ). In the afternoon, tour of the Isola dei Pescatori (Fishermen s Island) by boat. The island, was named after the main activity that, over the centuries, has characterized this fishermen town. Although only few families still maintain the original activity, the identity of the small community appears intact. Tourists are fascinated by its simple houses, the narrow lanes, the stone portals and the attractive underpasses. We will continue to the Isola Bella (The Beautiful Island), where you might opt for a visit of the Borromeo Palace with its magnificent gardens. Return to Stresa. At the end of the visit departure to Como. Overnight in the hotel. BRESCIA > SIRMIONE > RIVA DEL GARDA > VERONA Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, is the next destination. After breakfast at your hotel, you will have a panoramic tour of the lake s west coast, taking in the splendid natural scenery: brilliant colors, the Dolomites of Brenta, and the gentle slopes of the moraine hills. Enjoy the area s rich vegetation, including lemon trees, oleanders, magnolias, and bouganville that flourish thanks to the mediterranean climate. So be sure to taste some of the olive oil and wines made locally. Next, you will move on to Sirmione, where you will see the lake Garda and its surroundings at their finest. See the sun shining off of the lake s blue waters and tree-lined shores, the Sirmione cape, the Castle, and the Catullo s ruins during a boat tour. Back on land, you will have free time for lunch before departing for Riva del Garda on the north side of the lake, where you will see its venetian-style historic center. Verona will be your final stop of the day, where you will check in to your hotel for the night. VERONA > MILAN Fuel up on breakfast at your hotel before setting out to see the famous city of Verona, a work of art in itself. This fascinating crossroad of historical periods and cultures (both classical and germanic) is a blend of both nordic and mediterranean influences that is both ancient and modern. A walk through its narrow streets will allow you to get in touch with Verona s varied and fascinating past: traces of its splendid roman origins, its medieval structures, its magnificent renaissance palaces, as well as the impressive fortifications protecting it. The combination of art and history will fascinate you. Spend some time eating lunch (not included) before departing for Milan, where your tour will come to an end. COMO > BELLAGIO > VARENNA > BERGAMO > BRESCIA Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting off on a short visit of Como, a small town with amazing natural panoramas of mountains, lake Como, and wild alpine valleys. You ll also see the industrialized Brianzola hill, downtown Como, and the small houses in the village. The lake itself, sometimes called Lario, has long been famous for its y-shape, its three branches intersecting at Bellagio, that you will visit via boat. Separating the lake s two southern arms with the alps dominating the horizon to the north, Bellagio is home to some of the most charming landscapes in Italy. Spend some time strolling this picturesque village with its small streets, luxury hotels, villas, and gardens, stopping for lunch in one of the many cafés in town (not included). Back on the boat, you will make your way to Varenna that afternoon, where you will have a panoramic tour before moving on to Bergamo, a truly historic and artistic jewel characterized by its urban structure: the lower town (città bassa) is modern and dynamic, while the famous upper town (città alta) houses the city s medieval history. After a short walking tour in the city center, departure to Brescia, where you will check in at your new hotel for the night. COMO BELLAGIO VARENNA MILAN ORTA STRESA SIRMIONE RIVA DEL GARDA VERONA 6 7

5 MILAN > MILAN Dolomites 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Verona > Canazei > Cortina D Ampezzo > Lake Misurina (Tre Cime di Lavaredo) > Lake Braies > Pusteria and Badia Valleys > Gardena and Giau Pass > Falzarego and Costalunga Pass > Lake Carezza > Merano > Bolzano > Trento > Milan 3 17 JUNE JULY AUGUST 30 Merano PUSTERIA AND BADIA VALLEYS Lake Braies Lake Misurina Bolzano Cortina d Ampezzo Canazei MAY GARDENA AND GIAU PASS DBL / TPL 905,00 SGL 985,00 SEPTEMBER 13 CORTINA D AMPEZZO BOLZANO OCTOBER 11 Trento VILLA NEVE 3 PARKHOTEL LUNA MONDSCHEIN 4 < TO MILAN > APPLES AND SPECK TASTING IN THE DOLOMITES REGION Verona CORTINA D AMPEZZO > FALZAREGO AND COSTALUNGA PASS > LAKE CAREZZA > MERANO > BOLZANO MILAN > VERONA > CANAZEI > CORTINA D AMPEZZO Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel Ritz, in Milan (departure is also possible directly from Verona at hotel Mastino, joining the group at 10:30 am). Outgoing to Verona having a short break to discover this beautiful city. This town is known all around the world for its Coliseum called Arena and main symbol as Juliet balcony, that represents the most important love-story of the literature, written by Shakespeare and inspired to real facts of the two enemy Verona families. We ll visit the old square of the market, Piazza delle Erbe, surrounded by some of the most famous buildings, like Torre lamberti, the City Hall, the tribunal. Free time for lunch. Next, departure to Cortina d Ampezzo with route through Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa and Passo Pordoi, some of the most wonderful valleys of the Dolomites area. This region includes many small villages typical of a mountain setting. We stop in Canazei, important place for tourism in all seasons, due to the wonderful view given by this part of Dolomites that call thousands of tourists every month. Short visit. Cortina d Ampezzo, probably the most renowned one because of its historical importance in Italian summer and winter holidays since the 1950 s, is in the middle of a large valley of Boite. Cortina is not only a tourism resort but also the centre of traditional works, as for example, wood manufacturing. Depending on the arrival time, we invite you to a free tasting of two beautiful local products: Trentino apples and speck. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast. Route through the several Dolomite Pass: Passo Falzarego which is situated in the basin that surrounds Cortina. Between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena, it gives us a marvellous view, both in winter and summer. Through Passo Costalunga, we arrive to Lake Carezza. Stop to have a look to this wonderful lake. Free time for lunch. Then, departure to Merano, second biggest city of the province after Bolzano. Famous worldwide for its Christmas market, Merano is also a charming and amazing cultural and historical centre. Visit of the old town and free lunch. Second half of the day dedicated to Bolzano. Important commercial centre in the Middle Age, it has increased its industry productions during the World War. Tourism still represents the first resource of local economy. Visit of Duomo: the Cathedral, with a gothic style, is considered as the symbol of the town; Dominican church, painted with frescos of Bolzano old school. Finally, we ll visit the main central streets, as Via dei Portici, core of the Medieval town. Rest of the evening free for your personal visits. Overnight at the hotel. BOLZANO > TRENTO > MILAN Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Trento, capital of the region. The city is dominated by the castle, known as del Buon Consiglio, symbol of the House of Habsburg which dominated the district for many centuries. Santa Maria Maggiore, built in the XVI century and one of the first work of Renaissance and Gothic age. Palace Geremia, building that represents the XVI century. Free time for lunch. Departure to come back to Milan and end of the services. CORTINA D AMPEZZO > LAKE MISURINA (TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO) > LAKE BRAIES > PUSTERIA AND BADIA VALLEYS > GARDENA AND GIAU PASS > CORTINA D AMPEZZO Breakfast at the hotel. Outing to Lake Misurina (situated in a perfect position among woods and Dolomites tops, Three peaks of Lavaredo the most important ones, probably one of the best places for alpinism experts). Then, way to Lake Braies, with a strange and shining colour blue of its water that makes it as unique in the world. Visit of Val Pusteria and Val Badia, probably the most typical valleys of the region, having a stop in a typical village to have free time for lunch. After that, we will cross Gardena Pass coming back to Cortina through the amazing Giau Pass. Again to Cortina to have free time for the rest of the day. Overnight at the hotel. CANAZEI CORTINA D AMPEZZO 8 MISURINA LAVAREDO BRAIES VAL BADIA GARDENA MERANO BOLZANO 9

6 MILAN > MILAN Piedmont 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Monferrato Area > Turin > The Langhe > Asti > Turin > Courmayeur > Aosta > Milan Courmayeur Aosta APRIL 5 JUNE 21 OCTOBER 18 DBL / TPL 895,00 SGL 1.080,00 TURIN STARHOTEL MAJESTIC 4 > BAROLO WINE AND TRUFFLE CREAM TASTING MONFERRATO AREA Asti LANGHE REGION MILAN > MONFERRATO AREA > TURIN Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel Ritz, in Milan. Departure to the hilly area of Monferrato, in the South-east of the region Piedmont. Arrival to Acqui Terme, an old city founded by the Romans famous for its original aqueduct. In the old town, you can admire La Bollente, a beautiful white stone structure built to protect the amazing hot spring with water at 75. After a short walk in the old town, departure to Casale Monferrato, the capital of the ancient Dukedom of Monferrato. The old town includes several beautiful buildings with different architectural styles, such as the Fortress, the Civic Tower and the Cathedral. Free time for lunch and departure in the afternoon to Turin, capital of the region, crossing the North of Monferrato with short stops in Moncalvo, a nice village at the top of several vineyards and Crea, where it is possible to visit the local Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage. Arrival to Turin, overnight at the hotel. TURIN Breakfast at the hotel. Full day dedicated to visit the town. Turin, of Roman origin, first capital of the Kingdom of Italy, main centre of car factory FIAT, cultural and university centre, it is nowadays the fourth biggest town of the country for inhabitants and the third for industrial development. In the morning, visit through the famous Savoy Route, including the Royal Palace, in Venaria, the greatest abode of the Royal Family. This imposing structure inspired the French architects during the project of renovation of the Palace of Versailles, near Paris. Built in the second half of the 1600 by command of the Savoy Duke Charles Emmanuel that gave it as a gift to his wife, the palace presents the main central building as well as the largest park of the region. Then, continue to Superga, the second hill of the region. Here, visit to the Basilica, built at the beginning of the 1700 by command of the King of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus II as the dedication to the Virgin in order to celebrate the victory of the Piedmont Army versus France and Spain. Most graves of the family and the unique masterpiece of the Popes pictures, painted on cloth, are conserved inside. Free time for lunch, coming back to the city centre. After lunch, visit of the downtown, including Piazza Castello, with Palazzo Madama, old Roman gate, residence of the Royal Family and finally Art Museum and the Royal Palace; the Mole Antonelliana, the major landmark of the city, built by the architect Alessandro Antonelli in 1873 and dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel II: It houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, the National Museum of Film; the Cathedral which hedges in the Shroud, a linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have been physically traumatized in a manner consistent with crucifixion, Jesus, according to the catholic tradition; Piazza San Carlo, with its galleries in typical Piedmont style; walk through Via Roma and Garibaldi and free time to enjoy the everyday life of this amazing city. Overnight at the hotel. TURIN > THE LANGHE > ASTI > TURIN Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to La Morra, a small village of the Middle Age. It grounds its richness on the so called Red gold, the Barolo. Visit of a typical wine cellar in order to taste the best wines of the region. Then, continue to Grinzane Cavour, that houses the homonym castle and some of the main wine bars of the area. There, the first Italian Prime Minister, Camillo Cavour created the myth of the Barolo. In an amazing trip among hills and vineyards, arrive to Alba, town considered as the capital of the Langhe, district of hills and strong production of wines, known also as the regional leader in the ambit of buying and selling of truffles and chocolates (Ferrero, the multinational factory in the production of tea, chocolate, biscuits all over the world). Founded in the pre-roman age, Alba had an important role in the Middle Age. Visit of the Cathedral, the old town centre with the road of business, Vittorio Emanuele and Cavour and the City Hall Palace. Free time for lunch. We visit a shop to taste a cream of white truffle, the most precious one. Then, route to achieve Asti. The city presents Roman and baroque style and tracks of the Middle Age and of the Renaissance. In the world, it is known due to its top-production of wines, of which the most important one is the Asti Spumante. Visit of the downtown. Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, Piazza Roma with the monument to Italy, the Red Tower, of the Roman age, the baroque palaces and the Middle Age towers. Back to Turin. Overnight at the hotel. TURIN > COURMAYEUR > AOSTA > MILAN Breakfast at the hotel; departure to Fenis to look up to the castle, built in the XII century, located in the highest valley of the region. Built by command of the family Challant because of a reason of prestige, now it represents one of the most charming masterpieces of that age in all Northern Italy. Then, departure to Courmayeur, a small village located at the bottom of the Mont Blanc, the last Italian place before the frontier with France. Entered in the collective imaginary due to its 11 km long tunnel between Italy and France under the Mont Blanc, it presents a unique and wonderful landscape among the best and most fascinating peaks of the Western Alps. Free time in the beautiful old town. Continuation to Aosta, capital of the autonomous region of Aosta Valley, the smallest region of our country, located in the middle of the highest mountains of the Alps. Old town, founded before Christ and partially built by the Romans according to the typical style of a Roman camp (core and parallel streets). Still today Roman tracks are extremely evident: Arch of Augustus, the Praetorian gates, the old entrances of the city and the modern district with the modern works, as the Cathedral and Piazza Chanoux with the City Hall. Free time for lunch and then, way back to Milan. End of our services. MONFERRATO TURIN THE LANGHE ASTI COURMAYEUR AOSTA 10 11

7 MILAN > MILAN Liguria 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Genoa > Sanremo > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Milan APRIL MAY JUNE 1 18 JULY 2 19 AUGUST 23 SEPTEMBER 3 21 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 1 DBL / TPL 905,00 SGL 1.065,00 STARHOTEL PRESIDENT 4 Sanremo Portofino CINQUE TERRE AREA > FOCACCIA WITH CHEESE TASTING Porto Venere MILAN > Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel Ritz in Milan, to Genoa (departure is also possible directly from Genoa, joining the group in the lobby of hotel Starhotel President at 10:30 am). Seaport, one of the largest of the Southern Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Visit of the modern zone of Ancient Port, restored for the 500 years of America discovery by Christopher Columbus. Here we find the Aquarius, the second biggest in Europe. Free time for lunch. Accommodation in hotel and free evening for personal interests. Overnight. > SANREMO > Breakfast at the hotel and outgoing to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon return to Genoa along the Riviera di Ponente and passing through characteristic villages. Overnight in the hotel. SANREMO > PORTO VENERE > CINQUE TERRE > Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Porto Venere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre (if the atmospheric conditions doesn t permit the boarding, the visit will be done with a panoramic itinerary in minibus). Heritage of the Unesco, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the World for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon coming back to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel. > RAPALLO > PORTOFINO > SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE > MILAN Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Rapallo, a famous tourist centre. Visit. Here, we invite you to try a slice of focaccia, typical local bread with its amazing variety, only produced in this area. Then, road to Portofino. Around a little square, you can have a nice view of a group of high, coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, during the high season, you can see expensive yachts from every part of the world. Visit. Finally, stop in Santa Margherita, famous seaside city of Riviera di Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, return to Milan. CINQUETERRE PORTOFINO 12 13

8 MILAN > MILAN French Coast 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Sanremo > Montecarlo > Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > St. Paul de Vence > Grasse > Cannes > Nice > Milan APRIL 26 MAY 24* JULY 5 SEPTEMBER 6 DBL / TPL 940,00 SGL 1.170,00 * Supplement due Monaco s GP DBL / TPL 247,00 SGL 630,00 NICE MERCURE GRIMALDI 4 Grasse Nice Cannes Montecarlo Sanremo > VISIT TO THE PERFUME FACTORY IN GRASSE Saint-Tropez MILAN > SANREMO > MONTECARLO > NICE Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel Ritz in Milan to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, is known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, outgoing to Monaco. You can see the strong influence of Liguria in this city dominated by Grimaldi princes palace. Visit through the narrow streets of the centre to take picture of the Aquarius, and the Cathedral in which princess Grace was buried. Then, short route around the city of Montecarlo, famous everywhere for its characteristic Grand Prix. You can observe the futuristic palace Grimaldi Forum and probably the most important European casino (if the tour will be realized by coach, the area around the casino is not allowed to this kind of vehicle). Back to Nice. Overnight at the hotel. NICE > ST. RAPHAEL > ST. TROPEZ > ESTEREL COAST > NICE Breakfast at the hotel. Full day of excursion around the French Riviera. First, visit of St. Raphael and St. Tropez, famous both for their beaches but especially for a great number of stars who spend their holidays in the neighbourhood. Free time for lunch. Back to Nice, through the Esterel Coast, best known as Corniche d or, due to its wonderful panorama. Small beaches but also great peaks and rocks surround a clear and shining sea. Overnight at the hotel. CANNES NICE > ST. PAUL DE VENCE > GRASSE > CANNES > NICE Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to St. Paul de Vence. This is a small medieval village, that still presents the old wall, built by Frank I in 1537; Chagall and Prévert have spent many years of their artistic career here. Grasse is famous for the production of perfumes but also presents a nice historical centre, with Hotel de Ville and Notre- Dame Cathedral. Guided visit to the factory of perfume, discovering tradition and history of this great production worldwide famous. Free time for lunch. Outgoing to Cannes, probably the most modern town of the district: beach resort, place of many cultural events, as the Film Festival, celebrated in the middle of May. Back to Nice. Overnight at the hotel. NICE > MILAN Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning in Nice. Then, departure to Milan with a stop on the route in a typical village for free time for lunch. Finally, arrival in Milan and end of services. ST. TROPEZ NICE MONTECARLO 14 15

9 MILAN > MILAN Liguria & French Coast 7 days / 6 nights Milan > Genoa > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Sanremo > Monaco > Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > St. Paul de Vence > Grasse > Cannes > Milan APRIL 23 MAY 21* JULY 2 SEPTEMBER 3 * Supplement due Monaco s GP DBL / TPL 247,00 SGL 630,00 NICE > FOCACCIA WITH CHEESE TASTING DBL / TPL 1.680,00 SGL 2.040,00 STARHOTEL PRESIDENT 4 MERCURE GRIMALDI 4 Grasse Saint-Tropez Nice Cannes Montecarlo Sanremo Sanremo Portofino Portofino CINQUE TERRE AREA CINQUE TERRE AREA Porto Venere Porto Venere > VISIT TO THE PERFUME FACTORY IN GRASSE MILAN > Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel Ritz in Milan, to Genoa (departure is also possible directly from Genoa, joining the group in the lobby of hotel Starhotel President at 10:30 am). Seaport, one of the largest of the Southern Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Visit of the modern zone of Ancient Port, restored for the 500 years of America discovery by Christopher Columbus. Here we find the Aquarius, the second biggest in Europe. Free time for lunch. Accommodation in hotel and free evening for personal interests. Overnight. PORTOFINO CINQUE TERRE PORTO VENERE > RAPALLO > PORTOFINO > SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE > Breakfast at hotel and departure to Rapallo. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Here, we invite you to try a slice of focaccia, typical local bread with its amazing variety, only produced in this area. Then, road to Portofino. Around a little square, you can have a nice view of a group of high, coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, during the high season, you can see expensive yachts from every part of the world. Visit. Finally, stop in Santa Margherita, famous seaside city of Riviera del Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. Way back to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel. GRASSE ST. TROPEZ CANNES > PORTO VENERE > CINQUE TERRE > Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Porto Venere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre (if the atmospheric conditions doesn t permit the boarding, the visit will be done with a panoramic itinerary in minibus). Heritage of the Unesco, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the World for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon coming back to Porto Venere and then to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel. > SANREMO > MONACO > NICE Breakfast at the hotel and outgoing to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, outgoing to Monaco. You can see the strong influence of Liguria in this city dominated by Grimaldi princes palace. Visit through the narrow streets of the centre to take picture of the Aquarius and the Cathedral in which princess Grace was buried. Then, short route around the city of Montecarlo, famous everywhere for its characteristic Grand Prix. You can observe the futuristic palace Grimaldi Forum and probably the most important European casino (if the tour will be realized by coach, the area around the casino is not allowed to this kind of vehicle). Back to Nice. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 5 NICE > ST. RAPHAEL > ST. TROPEZ > ESTEREL COAST > NICE Breakfast at the hotel. Full day of excursion around the French Riviera. First, visit of St. Raphael and St. Tropez, famous both for their beaches but especially for a great number of stars who spend their holidays in the neighbourhood. Free time for lunch. Back to Nice, through the Esterel Coast, best known as Corniche d or, due to its wonderful panorama. Small beaches but also great peaks and rocks surround a clear and shining sea. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 6 NICE > ST. PAUL DE VENCE > GRASSE > CANNES > NICE Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to St. Paul de Vence. This is a small medieval village, that still presents the old wall, built by Frank I in 1537; Chagall and Prévert have spent many years of their artistic career here. Grasse is famous for the production of perfumes but also presents a nice historical centre, with Hotel de Ville and Notre- Dame Cathedral. Guided visit to the factory of perfume, discovering tradition and history of this great production worldwide famous. Free time for lunch. Outgoing to Cannes, probably the most modern town of the district: beach resort, place of many cultural events, as the Film Festival, celebrated in the middle of May. Back to Nice. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 7 NICE > MILAN Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning in Nice. Then, departure to Milan with a stop on the route in a typical village for free time for lunch. Finally, arrival in Milan and end of services

10 MILAN > MILAN Courmayeur Aosta Liguria & Piedmont 7 days / 6 nights Milan > Genoa > Sanremo > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Monferrato Area > Turin > The Langhe > Asti > Turin > Courmayeur > Aosta > Milan APRIL 2 JUNE 18 OCTOBER 15 DBL / TPL 1.660,00 SGL 1.970,00 MONFERRATO AREA LANGHE REGION Asti TURIN STARHOTEL PRESIDENT 4 STARHOTEL MAJESTIC 4 Portofino CINQUE TERRE AREA > FOCACCIA, BAROLO WINE AND TRUFFLE CREAM TASTING Sanremo Porto Venere MILAN > Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel Ritz in Milan, to Genoa (departure is also possible directly from Genoa, joining the group in the lobby of hotel Starhotel President at 10:30 am). Seaport, one of the largest of the Southern Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Visit of the modern zone of Ancient Port, restored for the 500 years of America discovery by Christopher Columbus. Here we find the Aquarius, the second biggest in Europe. Free time for lunch. Accommodation in hotel and free evening for personal interests. Overnight. > SANREMO > Breakfast at the hotel and outgoing to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, return to Genoa along the Riviera di Ponente and passing through characteristic villages. Overnight in the hotel. > PORTO VENERE > CINQUE TERRE > Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Porto Venere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre (if the atmospheric conditions doesn t permit the boarding, the visit will be done with a panoramic itinerary in minibus). Heritage of the UNESCO, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the World for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon coming back to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel. > RAPALLO > PORTOFINO > SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE > MONFERRATO AREA > TURIN Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Rapallo. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Here, we invite you to try a slice of focaccia, typical local bread with its amazing variety, only produced in this area. Then, road to Portofino. Around a little square, you can have a nice view of a group of high, coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, during the high season, you can see expensive yachts from every part of the world. Visit. Finally, stop in Santa Margherita, famous seaside city of Riviera of Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. Transfer to Casale Monferrato, the capital of the ancient Dukedom of Monferrato. The old town includes several beautiful buildings with different architectural styles, such as the Fortress, the Civic Tower and the Cathedral. Departure in the afternoon to Turin, capital of the region, crossing the North of Monferrato with short stops in Moncalvo, a nice village at the top of several vineyards and Crea, where it is possible to visit the local Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage. Arrival to Turin, overnight at the hotel. DAY 5 TURIN Breakfast at the hotel. Full day dedicated to visit the town. Turin, of Roman origin, first capital of the Kingdom of Italy, main centre of car factory FIAT, cultural and university centre, it is nowadays the fourth biggest town of the country for inhabitants and the third for industrial development. In the morning, visit through the famous Savoy Route, including the Royal Palace, in Venaria, the greatest abode of the Royal Family. This imposing structure inspired the French architects during the project of renovation of the Palace of Versailles, near Paris. Built in the second half of the 1600 by command of the Savoy Duke Charles Emmanuel that gave it as a gift to his wife, the palace presents the main central building as well as the largest park of the region. Then, continue to Superga, the second hill of the region. Here, visit to the Basilica, built at the beginning of the 1700 by command of the King of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus II as the dedication to the Virgin in order to celebrate the victory of the Piedmont Army versus France and Spain. Most graves of the family and the unique masterpiece of the Popes pictures, painted on cloth, are conserved inside. Free time for lunch, coming back to the city centre. After lunch, visit of the downtown, including Piazza Castello, with Palazzo Madama, old Roman gate, residence of the Royal Family and finally Art Museum and the Royal Palace; the Mole Antonelliana, the major landmark of the city, built by the architect Alessandro Antonelli in 1873 and dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel II. It houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, the National Museum of Film; the Cathedral which hedges in the Shroud, a linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have been physically traumatized in a manner consistent with crucifixion, Jesus, according to the catholic tradition; Piazza San Carlo, with its galleries in typical Piedmont style; walk through Via Roma and Garibaldi and free time to enjoy the everyday life of this amazing city. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 6 TURIN > THE LANGHE > ASTI > TURIN Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to La Morra, a small village of the Middle Age. It grounds its richness on the so called Red gold, the Barolo. Visit of a typical wine cellar in order to taste the best wines of the region. Then, continue to Grinzane Cavour, that houses the homonym castle and some of the main wine bars of the area. There, the first Italian Prime Minister, Camillo Cavour created the myth of the Barolo. In an amazing trip among hills and vineyards, arrive to Alba, town considered as the capital of the Langhe, district of hills and strong production of wines, known also as the regional leader in the ambit of buying and selling of truffles and chocolates (Ferrero, the multinational factory in the production of tea, chocolate, biscuits all over the world). Founded in the pre-roman age, Alba had an important role in the Middle Age. Visit of the Cathedral, the old town centre with the road of business, Vittorio Emanuele and Cavour and the City Hall Palace. Free time for lunch. We visit a shop to taste a cream of white truffle, the most precious one. Then, route to achieve Asti. The city presents Roman and baroque style and tracks of the Middle Age and of the Renaissance. In the world, it is known due to its top-production of wines, of which the most important one is the Asti Spumante. Visit of the downtown. Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, Piazza Roma with the monument to Italy, the Red Tower, of the Roman age, the baroque palaces and the Middle Age towers. Back to Turin. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 7 TURIN > COURMAYEUR > AOSTA > MILAN Breakfast at the hotel; departure to Fenis to look up to the castle, built in the XII century, located in the highest valley of the region. Built by command of the family Challant because of a reason of prestige, now it represents one of the most charming masterpieces of that age in all Northern Italy. Then, departure to Courmayeur, a small village located at the bottom of the Mont Blanc, the last Italian place before the frontier with France. Entered in the collective imaginary due to its 11 km long tunnel between Italy and France under the Mont Blanc, it presents a unique and wonderful landscape among the best and most fascinating peaks of the Western Alps. Free time in the beautiful old town. Continuation to Aosta, capital of the autonomous region of Aosta Valley, the smallest region of our country, located in the middle of the highest mountains of the Alps. Old town, founded before Christ and partially built by the Romans according to the typical style of a Roman camp (core and parallel streets). Still today Roman tracks are extremely evident: Arch of Augustus, the Praetorian gates, the old entrances of the city and the modern district with the modern works, as the Cathedral and Piazza Chanoux with the City Hall. Free time for lunch and then, way back to Milan. End of our services

11 > FROM Maddalena e Caprera Sardinia 6 days / 5 nights Genoa > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Olbia > Maddalena and Caprera > Palau > Costa Smeralda > Stintino > Capocaccia > Alghero > Castelsardo > Santa Teresa > Olbia > Genoa Alghero Porto Torres COSTA SMERALDA APRIL 16 JUNE 4 SEPTEMBER 24 PALAU ALGHERO DBL / TPL 1.230,00 SGL 1.390,00 LA VECCHIA FONTE 4 SUP CATALUNYA 4 > CAKE AND MIRTO TASTING > RAPALLO > PORTOFINO > SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE > PORT > OLBIA Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel President in Genoa. Departure to Rapallo. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Then, road to Portofino. Around a little square, you can have a nice view of a group of high, coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, during the high season, you can see expensive yachts from every part of the world. Visit. Finally, stop in Santa Margherita, famous seaside city of Riviera di Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. Return to Genoa to have free time in the old town until the time necessary to get on the ship to Sardinia, Olbia. Overnight in a first class inside cabin. Night on the boat. OLBIA > MADDALENA AND CAPRERA > PALAU Arrival in Olbia at 8:30 am approximately. Leaving to Palau for a short break in order to let the luggages at the hotel. Departure to the islands Maddalena and Caprera. You ll find not only beaches and fun but also culture and history. Many cultural event depend on the presence of personality of the past, like Giuseppe Garibaldi, to which a museum is dedicated. Free time for lunch. Return to Palau, rest of the day at your own. Accommodation. PALAU > STINTINO > CAPOCACCIA > ALGHERO Breakfast at the hotel. Leaving to Stintino, a village famous for its beautiful beaches in front of Island Asinara. Later, route to Capo Caccia, West tip of the wonderful Porto Conte Bay. The tour stops in a panoramic spot to take pictures of the most beautiful local bays with caves and small beaches. Here, we invite you to taste one of the typical local cakes: biscuits, candies or cheese cake. Free time for lunch. Arrival in Alghero, tourist place situated on a promontory surrounded everywhere by large beaches. Accommodation at the hotel. Visit of the city centre and free afternoon for personal visits. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 5 ALGHERO > CASTELSARDO > SANTA TERESA > OLBIA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Castelsardo. Old and wonderful village, it presents a clear track of Genoa dominion. Its coast, its local manufacturing, its receptive structures make it one of the most required places of the island for the summer holidays. Then, departure to Santa Teresa. This place is the symbol of a fusion between nature and modern, tourism and wild area, representing a cult itinerary for thousands of tourists. Its promontory seems a huge cathedral, imposing and strict, and rises in front of the famous white Sardinian rocks, creating several strange shapes in one of the most evocative seaside places of the world, the so-called Strait of Bonifacio. Free time for lunch. Here, we invite you to taste the mirto, the typical local liqueur made by myrtle. Transfer to Olbia to get on the boat that leaves at 8:30 pm to Genoa. Overnight on board. DAY 6 Get off in Genoa early in the morning. Transfer to your hotel, station or airport, depending on your needs. End of services. PALAU > COSTA SMERALDA > PALAU Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion through the Emerald Coast. The city of Arzachena makes part of this extremely appreciated and famous area. Rich nature, Mediterranean macchia, rocks built by the same nature, wonderful beaches in a clear sea water, promontories and small islands. This incredible heritage was created in 1962 due to the free initiative of the prince Aga Khan V, who controlled an international financial organisation. Free time to spend in one of the best beaches of the island. Free time for lunch. Back to Palau. Overnight at the hotel. PORTOFINO PORTO TORRES CAPOCACCIA ALGHERO COSTA SMERALDA CAPRERA 20 21

12 > FROM TO Bastia Sardinia & Corsica 7 days / 6 nights Genoa > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Olbia > Maddalena and Caprera > Palau > Costa Smeralda > Stintino > Capocaccia > Alghero > Castelsardo > Santa Teresa > Bonifacio > Ajaccio > Corte > Bastia > Savona > Genoa Corte APRIL 16 JUNE 4 DBL / TPL 1.760,00 SGL 2.050,00 Ajaccio SEPTEMBER 24 PALAU LA VECCHIA FONTE 4 SUP Maddalena e Caprera ALGHERO BONIFACIO BASTIA CATALUNYA 4 A MADONETTA 3 L ALIVI 3 SUP Porto Torres COSTA SMERALDA Alghero > CAKE AND MIRTO TASTING > RAPALLO > PORTOFINO > SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE > PORT > OLBIA Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel President in Genoa. Departure to Rapallo. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Then, road to Portofino. Around a little square, you can have a nice view of a group of high, coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, during the high season, you can see expensive yachts from every part of the world. Visit. Finally, stop in Santa Margherita, famous seaside city of Riviera di Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. Return to Genoa to have free time in the old town until the time necessary to get on the ship to Sardinia, Olbia. Overnight in a first class inside cabin. Night on the boat. OLBIA > MADDALENA AND CAPRERA > PALAU Arrival in Olbia at 8:30 am approximately. Leaving to Palau for a short break in order to let the luggages at the hotel. Departure to the islands Maddalena and Caprera. You ll find not only beaches and fun but also culture and history. Many cultural event depend on the presence of personality of the past, like Giuseppe Garibaldi, to which a museum is dedicated. Free time for lunch. Return to Palau, rest of the day at your own. Accommodation. PALAU > COSTA SMERALDA > PALAU Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion through the Emerald Coast. The city of Arzachena makes part of this extremely appreciated and famous area. Rich nature, Mediterranean macchia, rocks built by the same nature, wonderful beaches in a clear sea water, promontories and small islands. This incredible heritage was created in 1962 due to the free initiative of the prince Aga Khan V, who controlled an international financial organisation. Free time to spend in one of the best beaches of the island. Free time for lunch. Back to Palau. Overnight at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. PALAU > STINTINO > CAPOCACCIA > ALGHERO Breakfast at the hotel. Leaving to Stintino, a village famous for its beautiful beaches in front of Island Asinara. Later, route to Capo Caccia, West tip of the wonderful Porto Conte Bay. The tour stops in a panoramic spot to take pictures of the most beautiful local bays with caves and small beaches. Here, we invite you to taste one of the typical local cakes: biscuits, candies or cheese cake. Free time for lunch. Arrival in Alghero, tourist place situated on a promontory surrounded everywhere by large beaches. Accommodation at the hotel. Visit of the city centre and free afternoon for personal visits. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 5 ALGHERO > CASTELSARDO > SANTA TERESA > BONIFACIO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Castelsardo. Old and wonderful village, it presents a clear track of Genoa dominion. Its coast, its local manufacturing, its receptive structures make it one of the most required places of the island for the summer holidays. Then, departure to Santa Teresa. This place is the symbol of a fusion between nature and modern, tourism and wild area, representing a cult itinerary for thousands of tourists. Its promontory seems a huge cathedral, imposing and strict, and rises in front of the famous white Sardinian rocks, creating several strange shapes in one of the most evocative seaside places of the world, the so-called Strait of Bonifacio. Free time for lunch. Here, we invite you to taste the mirto, the typical local liqueur made by myrtle. Later on, ferry boat to Bonifacio (Corsica). Visit of the city. Under the control of Genoa Republic for a long time, this town is located at the bottom of the island near the windy Strait of Bonifacio. Visit of the port and the downtown. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 6 BONIFACIO > AJACCIO > CORTE > BASTIA Breakfast at the hotel. Road through the region to get in Ajaccio, the capital. It is the second biggest dock of the island (after Bastia). Near there, we ll visit the old district, with narrow streets built in order to defend the town. In 1769, the 15th of August, Napoleon was born there. Departure to Corte, the old capital of the island, main cultural centre, headquarter of the unique university where the ancient Corse language is still spoken. Visit and free time for lunch. Departure to Bastia, crossing one of the wildest and most amazing side of the island. Break to take photos of this beautiful area with small villages and picturesque corners. Overnight at the hotel. CORSICA DAY 7 BASTIA > SAVONA > Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, free time for your last visits. Depending on the season, ferry to Savona or Livorno. Arrival and transfer to Genoa (downtown). End of services

13 PALERMO > CATANIA Sicily: Coast to Coast 7 days / 6 nights Palermo > Monreale > Erice > Marsala > Agrigento > Noto > Siracusa > Taormina > Savoca > Forza D Agrò > Catania + 6 MEALS MAY JUNE 7 21 AUGUST 23 SEPTEMBER 6 20 OCTOBER 4 18 PALERMO AGRIGENTO ZONA TAORMINA CATANIA SGL 1.325,00 DBL 1.028,00 TPL 995,00 MERCURE 4 DELLA VALLE 4 PARC ITALIA 4 IL PRINCIPE 4 > DISCOVER THE JEWELS OF SICILY! > ENTRANCE TICKETS TO ALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES INCLUDED > TYPICAL VILLAGES OFF-THE BEATEN TRACK! DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS DAY 6 PALERMO Arrive in Palermo and make your own way to your hotel. That night, have dinner in the hotel and rest up for the adventure that lies ahead. PALERMO Relax over breakfast, and then head out on a morning excursion to Monreale an ancient royal town famous for its almonds, olive oil and citrus fruits, as well as its fine Norman architecture. Visit the elaborate Cathedral of Monreale or perhaps shop for local produce to take home. Back to Palermo and continue with a walking tour ot the city. Wander the streets of the Old Town, hearing tales of Palermo s 3,000-year history and discovering attractions like Palermo Cathedral. Walk inside the impressive-looking place of worship and marvel at its arches, cupolas and mosaics amassed from each of the city s successive rulers. Enjoy free time in the late afternoon and return to your hotel for dinner. Overnight. TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS) > SAVOCA AND FORZA D AGRÒ > CATANIA After breakfast travel to Savoca and Forza D Agrò a pretty hillside villages where Francis Ford Coppola filmed some of the immortal scenes of Godfather s trilogy. A visit for lovers of this movie but also even if you aren t a fan, this stop is a fascinating way to visit these unspoiled and typical Sicilian hill towns a real insight into the island and the heart of its people. A stop for a lemon granita at Bar Vitelli is a must for any visitor in town. It is still run by the family who owned it at the time of filming and exhibits a collection of photos taken when Francis Ford Coppola shot some scenes of The Godfather II. We also leave you time to explore further and really soak up the atmosphere of this hidden, not-for-tourists Sicilian hilltown. Everything here is just like in the movie. After the visit depart to Catania. Afternoon free time to explore Catania s UNESCO-listed historical center with his Baroque palaces and Roman ruins. See Piazza Dante and the Fountain of the Elephant, carved from volcanic rock. Dinner at the hotel and overnight. DAY 7 CATANIA Enjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end. PALERMO > ERICE > MARSALA > AGRIGENTO Rise early for breakfast and departure to Erice, a medieval village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano. Many say that little has changed in the village since the sixth century, and its labyrinth-like twist of lanes make for a pleasant morning amble.continue to Marsala, a pretty coastal town on the westernmost point of Sicily. Explore at leisure, perhaps shopping for a bottle of local Marsala dessert wine to take home. Return to your coach and travel south, passing Mazara del Vallo the closest Sicilian city to Africa before stopping in the town of Agrigento, your final destination of the day. Visit Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples (entrance included), a UNESCO World Heritage site - and learn about archeological relics like the Classical Temple of Concord the Temple of Hercules, and the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest Doric-style buildings (if weather conditions don t permit the visit, it will take place the following day). Check in to your hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight. AGRIGENTO > NOTO > SIRACUSA > TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS) PALERMO MARSALA AGRIGENTO Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Noto, a picturesque fishing town that s popular for its stately Baroque architecture. Visit Cathedral of San Nicolò, a recently renovated structure, and then stretch your legs on a walk around the center. Continue along the south coast to Syracuse, on Sicily s southeastern tip. Visit Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Syracuse s famous archeological zone that s home to a vast collection of Greek and Roman ruins from all over Sicily. Head inside to see impressive excavations such as the Greek theater, Roman amphitheater and the Ear of Dionysius an artificial limestone cave. After the visit, cross one of the city s bridges for a visit to the island of Ortygia, home to a wealth of Baroque churches and medieval palaces. In the late afternoon arrive in Taormina, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner. DAY 5 TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS) Breakfast at your hotel and then head off to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna s landscape. If weather permits, you have a chance to climb to the summit (1800 m). After, return to Taormina, the beautiful and romantic town located on Mount Tauro. Return to Taormina in the afternoon and spend the rest of your day at leisure. Dinner and overnight. NOTO TAORMINA CATANIA 24 25

14 MILAN > MILAN North Lakes & Dolomites 7 days / 6 nights Milan > Lake Orta > Stresa > Como > Bellagio > Bergamo > Sirmione > Riva del Garda > Verona > Canazei > Cortina D Ampezzo > Lake Misurina (Tre Cime di Lavaredo) > Lake Braies > Pusturia and Badia Valleys > Gardena and Giau Pass > Cortina D Ampezzo > Falzarego and Costa Lunga Pass > Lake Carezza > Merano > Bolzano > Trento > Milan APRIL 30 MAY 14 JUNE JULY 9 23 AUGUST 27 SEPTEMBER 10 OCTOBER 8 MILAN > LAKE ORTA > STRESA > COMO COMO BERGAMO VERONA CORTINA D AMPEZZO BOLZANO >WELCOME PROSECCO TASTING IN BELLAGIO > APPLES AND SPECK TASTING IN THE DOLOMITES REGION DBL / TPL 1.650,00 SGL 1.855,00 LE DUE CORTI 4 BEST WESTERN CAPPELLO D ORO 4 MASTINO 3 VILLA NEVE 3 SUP PARKHOTEL LUNA MONDSCHEIN 4 Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel Ritz in Milan to the Lake Orta, a small and charming lake situated in the North-eastern side of the region Piedmont. Stop in the beautiful village of Orta San Giulio for a short visit. Then, tour by private boat to reach the island of San Giulio, just in front of the village: it is the pearl of the lake, almost entirely occupied by the Monastery Mater Ecclesie, famous for studies on antique books. After a short visit, back to Orta and departure by bus to Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, one of the largest Italian ones. Wedged between the foothills, and of clear glacial origin, it is framed in its lower section by the soft hills of the region of Novara, and in the upper section, by high mountain peaks, some of which with perpetual snow. These features make possible an average temperature during all seasons, milder in winter than in the inner areas and cooled down in summer by the breezes that blow on the water s surface changing its colour. Due to its mild climate, many species of flowers and plants typical to the sub-tropical climate could adapt to the lake areas climate. Arrival in Stresa, an international tourist resort situated in a central but also panoramic and picturesque position along the lakeside roadway, stands just in front of the Borromee islands. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the Pescatori island (Fishermen island) by private boat. The island, was named after the main activity which over the centuries has characterized this fishermen town. Although only few families still maintain the original activity, the identity of the small community appears intact. Tourists are fascinated by its simple houses, the narrow lanes, the stone portals and the attractive underpasses. We will continue to the Bella Island. Return to Stresa. At the end of the visit, departure to Como. Overnight at the hotel. COMO > BELLAGIO > BERGAMO (OLD AND NEW TOWN) Breakfast at the hotel. Short visit of Como. An amazing small province rich of atmospheres, panoramas, and human takeovers. In little kilometres you can admire the high mountains over the lake, the wild alpine valley and the industrialized brianzola area, the city area of Como and the villages of little houses. Lake Como. It has been famous for its setting at the intersection of the three branches of the Y-shaped lake, and it is also known as Lario. Board the boat we reach Bellagio, situated at the tip of the peninsula separating the lake s two southern arms, with the Alps visible across the lake to the north. Divided in three branches, is situated on the most renowned beach on the Italian landscape. It is a picturesque village with small streets, luxury hotels and villas and gardens. Visit. Before lunch, we invite you to try a Prosecco as a welcome drink to Bellagio in a typical wine cellar. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, departure with panoramic route along the lake side. to Bergamo. City characterized by a division of the urban structure on two levels, the Lower town (Città bassa), modern and dynamic and the famous Upper town (Città alta), a truly historic and artistic jewel. After a short walking tour inside the old town with many beautiful churches and monuments, transfer to the modern town, with the best shops, restaurants and museums. Overnight at the hotel. MONT Orta AOrta Lake Turin BERGAMO > SIRMIONE > RIVA DEL GARDA > VERONA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Lake Garda, the largest Italian one. Lake Garda offers the visitor a splendid natural scenery, full of colours, surrounded by the Dolomites of Brenta in the north and the gentle slopes of the hills in the south. A rich vegetation flourishes thanks to the Mediterranean climate: lemon trees, oleanders, magnolias and bougainvilleas. The cultivation of vineyards and olive groves produces good wines and olive oil. Arrival in Sirmione where the lake offers its best panorama, really Genoa sunny with the blue of its waters and the green of its trees. Boat tour to have a nice view of the Sirmione Cape, the castle and the Catullo s ruins. Next, departure to Riva del Garda on the North side of the Lake. Its historic centre shows the signs of the Venetian domain. Free time for lunch and then outgoing to Verona. Overnight at the hotel. VERONA> CANAZEI > CORTINA D AMPEZZO Breakfast at the hotel and visit of the famous city of Verona. This town is known all around the world for its Coliseum called Arena and main symbol as Juliet balcony, that represents the most important love-story of the literature, written by Shakespeare and inspired to real facts of the two enemy Verona families. We ll visit the old square of the market, Piazza delle Erbe, surrounded by some of the most famous buildings, like Torre lamberti, the City Hall, the tribunal. Free time for lunch. Next, departure to Cortina d Ampezzo with route through Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa and Passo Pordoi, some of the most wonderful valleys of the Dolomites area. This region includes many small villages typical of a mountain setting. We stop in Canazei, important place Florence for tourism in all seasons, due to the wonderful view given by this part SAN of Dolomites that call thousands of tourists every month. Short visit. Cortina d Ampezzo, probably the most renowned one because of its historical importance in Italian summer and winter holidays since the 1950 s, is in the middle of a large valley of Boite. Cortina is not only a tourism resort but also the centre of traditional MARINO works, as for example, wood manufacturing. Overnight at the hotel. Depending on the arrival time, we invite you to a free tasting of two beautiful local products: Trentino apples and speck. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 5 CORTINA D AMPEZZO > LAKE MISURINA (TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO) > LAKE BRAIES > PUSTERIA AND BADIA VALLEYS > GARDENA AND GIAU PASS > CORTINA D AMPEZZO Breakfast at the hotel. Outing to Lake Misurina (situated in a perfect position among woods and Dolomites tops, Three peaks of Lavaredo the most important ones, probably one of the best places for alpinism experts). Then, way to Lake Braies, with a strange and shining colour blue of its water that makes it as unique in the world. Visit of Val Pusteria and Val Badia, probably the most typical valleys of the region, having a stop in a typical village to have free time for lunch. After that, we will cross Gardena Pass coming back to Cortina through the amazing Giau Pass. Again to Cortina to have free time for the rest of the day. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 6 CORTINA D AMPEZZO > FALZAREGO AND COSTA LUNGA PASS > LAKE CAREZZA > MERANO > BOLZANO Breakfast. Route through the several Dolomite Pass: Passo Falzarego which is situated in the basin that surrounds Cortina. Between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena, it gives us a marvellous view, both in winter and summer. Through Passo Costalunga, we arrive to Lake Carezza. Stop to have a look to this wonderful lake. Free time for lunch. Then, departure to Merano, second biggest city of the province after Bolzano. Famous worldwide for its Christmas market, Merano is also a charming and amazing cultural and historical centre. Visit of the old town and free lunch. Second half of the day dedicated to Bolzano. Important commercial centre in the Middle Age, it has increased its industry productions during the World War. Tourism still represents the first resource of local economy. Visit of Duomo: the Cathedral, with a gothic style, is considered as the symbol of the town; Dominican church, painted with frescos of Bolzano old school. Finally, we ll visit the main central streets, as Via dei Portici, core of the Medieval town. Rest of the evening free for your personal visits. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 7 BOLZANO > TRENTO > MILAN Major Lake Stresa Ligurian Sea Como Como Lake Varenna Bellagio Bergamo Milan Brescia LOMBARDY Pisa TRENTINO Riva del Garda Garda Lake Sirmione Merano Verona Siena Lake Bries Canazei Bolzano Trento VENETO EMILIA Bologna Montepulciano Padua Pusteria and Badia Valleys Lake Misurina Cortina D Ampezzo Gardena & Giau Pass Falzarego & Costa Lunga Pass Carezza Lake FRIULI Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Trento, capital of the region. The city is dominated by the castle, known as del Buon Consiglio, symbol of the House of Habsburg which dominated the district for many centuries. Santa Maria Maggiore, built in the XVI century and one of the first work of Renaissance and Gothic age. Palace Geremia, building that represents the XVI century. Free time for lunch. Departure to come back to Milan and end of the services. Udine Tries Venice Gulf o Venice Ravenna Assisi 26 27

15 MILAN > MILAN North Lakes & Liguria 7 days / 6 nights Milan > Lake Orta > Stresa >Como >Bellagio > Bergamo > Sirmione > Riva del Garda > Verona > Lake Iseo > Genoa > Sanremo >Portovenere > Cinque Terre > Rapallo > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Milan APRIL 10 MAY 7 29 JULY 16 AUGUST 20 SEPTEMBER 18 OCTOBER MILAN > LAKE ORTA > STRESA > COMO COMO BERGAMO VERONA > WELCOME PROSECCO TASTING IN BELLAGIO > FOCACCIA WITH CHEESE TASTING DBL / TPL 1.750,00 SGL 2.020,00 LE DUE CORTI 4 BEST WESTERN CAPPELLO D ORO 4 MASTINO 3 STARHOTEL PRESIDENT 4 Departure at 8:30 am from Starhotel Ritz to the Lake Orta, a small and charming lake situated in the North-eastern side of the region Piedmont. Stop in the beautiful village of Orta San Giulio for a short visit. Then, tour by private boat to reach the island of San Giulio, just in front of the village: it is the pearl of the lake, almost entirely occupied by the Monastery Mater Ecclesie, famous for studies on antique books. After a short visit, back to Orta and departure by bus to Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, one of the largest Italian ones. Wedged between the foothills, and of clear glacial origin, it is framed in its lower section by the soft hills of the region of Novara, and in the upper section, by high mountain peaks, some of which with perpetual snow. These features make possible an average temperature during all seasons, milder in winter than in the inner areas and cooled down in summer by the breezes that blow on the water s surface changing its colour. Due to its mild climate, many species of flowers and plants typical to the sub-tropical climate could adapt to the lake areas climate. Arrival in Stresa, an international tourist resort situated in a central but also panoramic and picturesque position along the lakeside roadway, stands just in front of the Borromee islands. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the Pescatori island (Fishermen island) by private boat. The island, was named after the main activity which over the centuries has characterized this fishermen town. Although only few families still maintain the original activity, the identity of the small community appears intact. Tourists are fascinated by its simple houses, the narrow lanes, the stone portals and the attractive underpasses. We will continue to the Bella Island. Return to Stresa. At the end of the visit, departure to Como. Overnight at the hotel. COMO > BELLAGIO > BERGAMO (OLD AND NEW TOWN) Breakfast at the hotel. Short visit of Como. An amazing small province rich of atmospheres, panoramas, and human takeovers. In little kilometres you can admire the high mountains over the lake, the wild alpine valley and the industrialized brianzola area, the city area of Como and the villages of little houses. Lake Como. It has been famous for its setting at the intersection of the three branches of the Y-shaped lake, and it is also known as Lario. Board the boat we reach Bellagio, situated at the tip of the peninsula separating the lake s two southern arms, with the Alps visible across the lake to the north. Divided in three branches, is situated on the most renowned beach on the Italian landscape. It is a picturesque village with small streets, luxury hotels and villas and gardens. Visit. Before lunch, we invite you to try a Prosecco as a welcome drink to Bellagio in a typical wine cellar. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, departure with panoramic route along the lake side. to Bergamo. City characterized by a division of the urban structure on two levels, the Lower town (Città bassa), modern and dynamic and the famous Upper town (Città alta), a truly historic and artistic jewel. After a short walking tour inside the old town with many beautiful churches and monuments, transfer to the modern town, with the best shops, restaurants and museums. Overnight at the hotel. VALLE Orta D AOSTAOrta Lake PIEDMONT LIGURIA BERGAMO > SIRMIONE > RIVA DEL GARDA > VERONA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Lake Garda, the largest Italian one. Lake Garda offers the visitor a splendid natural scenery, full of colours, surrounded by the Dolomites of Brenta in the north and the gentle slopes of the hills in the south. A rich vegetation flourishes thanks to the Mediterranean climate: lemon trees, oleanders, magnolias and bougainvilleas. The cultivation of vineyards and olive groves produces good wines and olive oil. Arrival in Sirmione where the lake offers its best panorama, really sunny with the blue of its waters and the green of its trees. Boat tour to have a nice view of the Sirmione Cape, the castle and the Catullo s ruins. Next, departure to Riva del Garda on the North side of the Lake. Its historic centre shows the signs of the Venetian domain. Montepulciano Free time for lunch and then outgoing to Verona. Overnight at the hotel. VERONA > LAKE ISEO > (VIA MILAN) Breakfast at the hotel and visit of this famous city, Verona. This town is known all around the world for its Coliseum called Arena and main symbol as Juliet balcony, that represents the most important love-story of the literature, written by Shakespeare and inspired to real facts of the two enemy Verona families. We ll visit the old square of the market, Piazza delle Erbe, surrounded by some of the most famous buildings, like Torre Lamberti, the City Hall, the tribunal. Continuation to Lake Iseo, an amazing place surrounded by hills and nice villages. We stop in Iseo, the main city to have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Genoa via Milan with a panoramic itinerary on the South-west side of the lake. Arrival to Genoa. Seaport, one of the largest of the Southern Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Accommodation in hotel, overnight. DAY 5 > SANREMO > Breakfast at the hotel and outgoing to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon return to Genoa along the Rivera di Ponente and passing through characteristic villages. Overnight in the hotel. DAY 6 > PORTOVENERE > CINQUE TERRE > Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Portovenere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre (if the atmospheric conditions doesn t permit the boarding, the visit will be done with a panoramic itinerary in minibus.) Heritage of the Unesco, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the World for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon coming back to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 7 Turin San Remo Stresa Genoa Ligurian Sea Como Olbia > RAPALLO > PORTOFINO > ST. MARGHERITA LIGURE > MILAN Lake Varenna Iseo Lake Bergamo Bellagio Milan LOMBARDY Garda Lake VENETO EMILIA ROMAGNA Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Rapallo. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Here, we invite you to try a slice of focaccia, typical local bread with its amazing variety, only produced in this area. Then, road to Portofino. Around a little square, you can have a nice view of a group of high, coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, during the high season, you can see expensive yachts from every part of the world. Sassari Visit. Finally, stop in Santa Margherita, famous seaside city of Riviera del Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, return to Milan. Nuoro Brescia S.ta Margherita Ligure Portofino Rapallo CINQUE TERRE AREA Portovenere Pisa Sirmione Verona Florence Siena Trento Riva del Garda Bologna Padua Udi Tr Ve G V Raven SAN MARINO As Ro

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