Rome & Splendours of Italy

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1 ITALY GUARANTEED GUIDED TOURS IN ENGLISH Italy Join in Tours 2016 Tours are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons and are guided in English! Numbers of participants are limited Flights are not included but can be added from any Canadian City departure. Summary Rome & Splendours of Italy (similar ALBA s Grand Tour) p.2 Rome & Italian Essence p.6 Northern Delights p.10 Mini Cinque Terre p.13 Rome & Italian Delights p.17 Rome & Italian Treasures (Similar Alba s Artistic Italy) p.20 Taste of Italy & Southern Delights p.23 Sunshine Italy Sassi e Truli (Similar Alba s Southern Splendours of Italy) p.26 Magnificent Sassi e Truli p.30 Taste of Sicily (daily English & French stay and tour) p.37 The Christian Tourfrom Lisbon to Rome via Lourdes (religious Tour) p.40 IMPORTANT NOTICE Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued on January Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can change anytime. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Exotik Tours,1257 Guy, Montreal, QC H3H 2K5 is a wholly-owned division of TravelBrands Inc Explorer Drive, 3rd floor, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N1. BC #3597; Ontario # ; Quebec permit # Prices excluding $1.00/$1 000 of travel services representing the clients' contribution to the Indemnity Fund of the clients of the travel agencies of Quebec. Rome & Splendours of Italy 1

2 Rome & Splendours of Italy Rome & Splendours of Italy from Rome 15-Days / 14-Nights TOUR 22 meals & 2 tastings Rome Montepulciano Pienza Florence Venice Verona Lake Maggiore Cinque Terre Lucca Siena Assisi Pompeii Sorrento Capri Roman Countryside ITINERARY Day 1 Friday. Rome Upon arrival, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, welcome dinner and introduction by your tour escort. Overnight at hotel. (D) Day 2 Saturday. Rome / Optional Rome By Night ( ) After breakfast, enjoy a unique guided sightseeing tour including inside visits of the highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pietà. Admire the amazing Coliseum (outside) and the Roman Forum (outside). To make the most of your stay, join our optional Rome-By-Night excursion. Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 3 Sunday. Rome / Montepulciano / Pienza / Florence (315 km) After breakfast, you will depart by coach through the rolling hills of the Chianti region. You will reach the hilltop town of Montepulciano, an ancient village full of medieval and Renaissance buildings, famous for one of the oldest wines of Italy "Nobile" of Montepulciano. Stop for a visit to a wine cellar in a typical and suggestive atmosphere, tasting wines and local products like ham, cheese, salami etc. Proceed to Pienza the Renaissance ideal town, built by Pope Pius II, well known for its Pecorino cheese. In the afternoon proceed to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Overnight at hotel (B, WT) 2

3 Day 4 Monday. Florence / Optional tour of Pisa ( ) After breakfast guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral (outside), Giotto s Bell Tower (outside), the doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce, the sanctuary of many famous Italian artists. Free time for lunch (not included), shopping or personal discoveries. In the afternoon possibility of an optional excursion to Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower (outside). Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 5 Tuesday. Florence/Venice (300 km) After breakfast departure to Venice, the Door of the Orient and the unique city built on water. Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour of this unique and romantic city. Strolling through the ancient calli (the narrow streets of Venice) you will reach the Rialto Bridge and St-Mark s Square with the impressive Basilica (outside). Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 6 Wednesday. Venice/Verona/Lake Maggiore(360 km) Breakfast is followed by a departure to Verona, one of Italy s most romantic city, featuring a wide array of monuments and historical buildings, such as Juliet s balcony (the star-crossed lover from the masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman Theatre (outside). Depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D) Day 7 Thursday. Lake Maggiore / Optional Isola Bella ( ) After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure, on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. If you wish, you can join an optional ( ) excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D) Day 8 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Prosciutto Tasting / La Spezia (370 km) Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south, through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of Italy. The plain (in Italian Pianura Padana ) is the surface of an in-filled system of ancient canyons extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near Parma) visit of the Museum of the Prosciutto (ham) and cured meats of Parma, a visit which allows the visitor to reconstruct the production process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of the art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a light lunch with cured meat and Parmigiano cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Check-in at hotel and overnight. (B, LL) 3

4 Day 9 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80 km) Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You will visit Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early thirteenth century, and known for its historic character and its wine Sciacchetrà. You will then reach Manarola. Your journey will continue to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel and overnight. (B) Day 10 Sunday. La Spezia / Lucca / Vineyard / Siena (240 km) After breakfast, depart to Lucca, an enchanting old town, particularly famous for its still-intact walls with huge gates and ramparts. Time at leisure to admire the main attractions (such as the Cathedral of Saint Martin and the Sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto) or to stroll along the picturesque streets full of antique shops. Continuation to a typical farmhouse that produces oil and wine, where you will have the chance to visit the vineyard or the olive grove. Enjoy a light lunch of home-made dishes along with the locally produced wine (included). The tour will proceed to Siena, where you will enjoy a visit of the old city centre. You will be walking along the medieval streets admiring splendid palaces. The sightseeing tour will end in Piazza del Campo with its spectacular Cathedral (outside). This is one of the most beautiful squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called Palio. Overnight at hotel. (B, LL). Day 11 Monday. Siena / Assisi / Rome (310 km) Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto. Continue to Rome, driving through the splendid Umbria region, the Green Heart of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 12 Tuesday. Rome / Pompeii / Sorrento (280 km) After breakfast, departure to the Sorrentine Peninsula, visit of a cameo factory before arriving in Pompeii where you will take time to lunch on your own. Guided tour of the archaeological excavations of this ancient Roman city destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and rediscovered at the end of the 16th century. Then proceed to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D) Day 13 Wednesday. Sorrento/ Capri/ Limoncello tasting / Sorrento (50 km) After breakfast, transfer to the harbour and cross to the island of Capri, famous since Roman times and Emperor Tiberius favorite vacation spot. Arrive at the port of Marina Grande to then take the funicular up to La Piazzetta. Time to explore the island on your own. Return to Sorrento where you ll enjoy a tasting of Limoncello, the liquor made from the fragrant lemons of the Sorrentine area. Dinner and overnight. (B, T, D) Day 14 Thursday. Sorrento / Roman Countryside (290 km) This morning a drive towards the Roman countryside. In the afternoon arrival at Castelli Romani area (Roman Castles), an isolated group of villages rising from the Roman countryside that have always been a wonderful holiday resort, for the beauty of the landscape, the works of art, the typical local cuisine and the good wine! The first village to visit is Castelgandolfo and its Palace (Pope's summer residence). You continue visiting Nemi village built on the slope of a hill, with a view over Nemi Lake, a former volcano. This village is very famous for its wild strawberries and the beautiful panorama over the lake. The tour will end at a winery for a typical roman dinner. There are a few things in the world as enjoyable as a great 4

5 glass of wine and you will be able to sample some of the best wines that Italy has to offer, as well as various cheeses and meats. Check-in at hotel and overnight. (B, D) Day 15 Friday. Roman Countryside/Airport (40 km) After breakfast transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home. (B) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed English speaking tour escort 14 nights in selected 4* hotels 14 breakfasts 1 welcome dinner in Rome with music (¼ wine and ½ water p.p included). 1 wine tasting with light lunch 1 light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese ( ¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 light lunch ( ¼ wine + ½ water p.p. included) 1 Limoncello tasting 1 typical roman dinner ( ¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included ) 4 dinners Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger Dedicated licensed local guides (Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii) Admission fees to the Vatican Museums, Church of Santa Croce, Pompeii excavations Headset in Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii Hydrofoil to Capri Boat transfer to/from Venice Local train ticket in Cinque Terre NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Hotel city tax drinks at meals if not specified Optional excursions Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person, starting from: $3545 (rate is based on May 13 th ) Single supplement, starting from: + $1295 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants May: 13 th June: 03 rd, 17 th July: 01 st, 08 th, 15 th & 22 nd August: 26 th September: 02 nd, 09 th, 16 th, 23 rd & 30 th October: 07 th PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. 5

6 HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR Ata Hotel Villa Pamphili 4* or similar Rome Mediterraneo Hotel 4* or similar Florence Boscolo Bellini Hotel 4* or similar Venice Zacchera Hotel 4* or similar Lake Maggiore NH La Spezia 4* or similar La Spezia NH Excelsior 4* or similar Siena Carlton International Hotel 4* or similar Sorrento Villavecchia Hotel 4* or similar Roman Countryside 6

7 Rome & Italian Essence Rome & Italian Essence 12-Days / 11-Nights TOUR 16 meals & 1 tasting Rome Montepulciano Pienza Florence Venice Verona Lake Maggiore Cinque Terre Lucca Siena Assisi Rome ITINERARY Day 1 Friday. Rome Upon arrival, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, welcome dinner and introduction by your tour escort. Overnight at hotel. (D) Day 2 Saturday. Rome / Optional Rome By Night ( ) After breakfast, enjoy a unique guided sightseeing tour including inside visits of the highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pietà. Admire the amazing Coliseum (outside) and the Roman Forum (outside). To make the most of your stay, join our optional Rome-By-Night excursion. Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 3 Sunday. Rome / Montepulciano / Pienza / Florence (315 km) After breakfast, you will depart by coach through the rolling hills of the Chianti Region. You will reach the hilltop town of Montepulciano, an ancient village full of medieval and Renaissance buildings, famous for one of the oldest wines of Italy "Nobile" of Montepulciano, stop for a visit to a wine cellar in a typical and suggestive atmosphere, tasting wines and local products like ham, cheese, salami etc. Proceed to Pienza the Renaissance ideal town, built by Pope Pius II, well known for its Pecorino cheese. In the afternoon proceed to Florence the Cradle of the Renaissance. Overnight at hotel (B, WT) 7

8 Day 4 Monday. Florence / Optional tour of Pisa ( ) After breakfast guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral (outside), Giotto s Bell Tower (outside), the doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce, the sanctuary of many famous Italian artists. Free time for lunch (not included), shopping or personal discoveries. In the afternoon possibility of an optional excursion to Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower (outside). Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 5 Tuesday. Florence/Venice (300 km) After breakfast departure to Venice, the Door of the Orient and the unique city built on water. Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour of this unique and romantic city. Strolling through the ancient calli (the narrow streets of Venice) you will reach the Rialto Bridge (outside) and St-Mark s Square with the impressive Basilica (outside). Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 6 Wednesday. Venice/Verona/Lake Maggiore (360 km) Breakfast is followed by a departure to Verona, one of Italy s most romantic city, featuring a wide array of monuments and historical buildings, such as Juliet s balcony (the star-crossed lover from the masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman Theatre (outside). Depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you ll spend two nights. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D) Day 7 Thursday. Lake Maggiore / Optional Isola Bella ( ) After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. If you wish you can join an optional ( ) excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D) Day 8 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Prosciutto Tasting / La Spezia (370 km) Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south, through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of Italy. The plain (in Italian Pianura Padana ) is the surface of an in-filled system of ancient canyons extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near Parma) visit of the Museum of the Prosciutto (ham) and cured meats of Parma, a visit which allows the visitor to reconstruct the production process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of the art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a light lunch with cured meat and Parmigiano cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Checkin at hotel and overnight. (B, LL) Day 9 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80 km) Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You will visit Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early thirteenth century, and known for its historic character and its wine Sciacchetrà. You will then reach Manarola. Your journey will continue to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel and overnight. (B) 8

9 Day 10 Sunday. Cinque Terre / Lucca / Wineyard / Siena (240 km) After breakfast, depart to Lucca, an enchanting old town, particularly famous for its still-intact walls with huge gates and ramparts. Time at leisure to admire the main attractions (such as the Cathedral of Saint Martin and the Sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto) or to stroll along the picturesque streets full of antique shops. Continuation to a typical farmhouse that produces oil and wine, where you will have the chance to visit the vineyard or the olive grove. Enjoy a light lunch of home-made dishes along with the locally produced wine (included). The tour will proceed to Siena, where you will enjoy a visit of the old city centre. You will be walking along the medieval streets admiring splendid palaces. The sightseeing tour will end in Piazza del Campo with its spectacular Cathedral (outside). This is one of the most beautiful squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called Palio. Overnight at hotel. (B, LL). Day 11. Monday Siena / Assisi / Rome (310 km) Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto. Continue to Rome, driving through the splendid Umbria region, the Green Heart of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 12 Tuesday. Rome / Airport (280 km) After breakfast transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home. (B) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed English speaking tour escort 11 nights in Selected 4* hotels 11 breakfasts 1 welcome dinner in Rome with music (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 wine tasting with light lunch 1 light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 light lunch (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 2 dinners Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger Dedicated licensed local guides (Rome, Florence, Venice) Admission fees to the Vatican Museums, Church of Santa Croce Headset in Rome, Florence, Venice Boat transfer to/from Venice Local Train ticket in Cinque Terre NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Hotel city tax drinks at meals if not specified Optional excursions Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes 9

10 RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person, starting from: $2920(rate is based on May 13 th ) Single supplement, starting from: +$ 885 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants May: 13 th June: 03 rd, 17 th July: 01 st, 08 th, 15 th & 22 nd August: 26 th September: 02 nd, 09 th, 16 th, 23 rd & 30 th October: 07 th PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR Ata Hotel Villa Pamphili 4* or similar Rome Mediterraneo Hotel 4* or similar Florence Boscolo Bellini Hotel 4* or similar Venice Zacchera Hotel 4* or similar Lake Maggiore NH La Spezia 4* or similar La Spezia NH Excelsior 4* or similar Siena 10

11 Northern Delights Northern Delights 6-Days / 5-Nights TOUR 13 meals & 1 tasting Venice Verona Lake Maggiore Cinque Terre Lucca Siena Assisi Rome ITINERARY Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) Day 1 Wednesday. Venice/Verona/Lake Maggiore (360 km) Meet at am at HELLOVENEZIA Agency located at Tronchetto (Venice mainland) and departure to Verona, one of Italy s most romantic city, featuring a wide array of monuments and historical buildings, such as Juliet s balcony (the star-crossed lover from the masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman Theatre (outside). Depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (D) Day 2 Thursday. Lake Maggiore / Optional Isola Bella ( ) After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest Lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. You may wish to join an optional ( ) excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D) Day 3 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Prosciutto Tasting / La Spezia (370 km) Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south, through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of Italy. The plain (in Italian Pianura Padana ) is the surface of an in-filled system of ancient canyons extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near Parma) visit of the Museum of the Prosciutto (ham) and cured meats of Parma, visit which allows the visitor to reconstruct the production process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of the art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a light lunch with cured meat and Parmigiano cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Checkin at hotel and overnight. (B, L) 11

12 Day 4 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80 km) Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You will visit Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early thirteenth century, and known for its historic character and its wine Sciacchetrà. You will then reach Manarola. Your journey will continue to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel and overnight. (B) Day 5 Sunday. Cinque Terre / Lucca / Vineyard / Siena (240 km) After breakfast, depart to Lucca, the enchanting old town, particularly famous for its still-intact walls with huge gates and ramparts. Time at leisure to admire the main attractions (such as Cathedral of Saint Martin and the Sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto) or to stroll along the picturesque streets full of antique shops. Continuation to a typical farmhouse that produces oil and wine, where you will have the chance to visit the vineyard or the olive grove. Enjoy a light lunch of home-made dishes along with the locally produced wine (included). The tour will proceed to Siena, where you will enjoy a visit of the old city centre. You will be walking along the medieval streets admiring splendid palaces. The sightseeing tour will end in Piazza del Campo with its spectacular Cathedral (outside). This is one of the most beautiful squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called Il Palio. Overnight at hotel. (B, LL). Day 6. Monday. Siena / Assisi / Rome (310 km) Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto, and of the interesting medieval city. Continue to Rome, driving through the splendid Umbria region, the Green Heart of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. End of Services. (B) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed English speaking tour escort 5 nights in Selected 4* hotels 5 breakfasts 1 light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 light lunch (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 2 dinners Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger Local train ticket in Cinque Terre 12

13 NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Hotel city tax drinks at meals if not specified Optional excursions Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) Rate per person, starting from: $1800(rate is based on May 18 th ) Single supplement, starting from: +$590 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants May: 18 th June: 08 th, 22 nd July: 06 th, 13 th, 20 th & 27 th August: 31 st September: 07 th, 14 th, 21 st, & 28 th October: 05 th & 12 th PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR Zacchera Hotel 4* or similar Lake Maggiore NH La Spezia 4* or similar La Spezia NH Excelsior 4* or similar Siena 13

14 Mini Cinque Terre Experience Mini Cinque Terre Experience 5-Days / 4-Nights TOUR 7 meals Option 1 : Venice Verona Lake Maggiore Cinque Terre Milan Option 2 : Milan Verona Lake Maggiore Cinque Terre Milan ITINERARY OPTION 1 FROM VENICE Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) Day 1 Wednesday. Venice/Verona/Lake Maggiore (360 km) Meet at am at HELLOVENEZIA Agency located at Tronchetto (Venice mainland) and departure to Verona, one of Italy s most romantic city, featuring a wide array of monuments and historical buildings, such as Juliet s balcony (the star-crossed lover from the masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman Theatre (outside). Depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight. (D) Day 2 Thursday. Lake Maggiore /Optional Isola Bella ( ) After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. You may wish to join an optional ( ) excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D) 14

15 Day 3 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Prosciutto Tasting / La Spezia (370 km) Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south, through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of Italy. The plain (in Italian Pianura Padana ) is the surface of an in-filled system of ancient canyons extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near Parma) visit of the Museum of the Prosciutto (ham) and cured meats of Parma. The visit allows the visitor to reconstruct the production process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of the art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a light lunch with cured meat and Parmigiano cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Checkin at hotel and overnight. (B, L) Day 4 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80 km) Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You will visit Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early thirteenth century, and known for its historic character and its wine Sciacchetrà. You will then reach Manarola. Your journey will continue to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel and overnight. (B) Day 5 Sunday. La Spezia / Milan After breakfast, transfer to the railway station on your own to take the train to Milan. End of services. (B) 15

16 OPTION 2 FROM MILAN Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) Day 1 Wednesday. Milan / Lake Maggiore (90 km) Upon arrival* at Milan railway station or Milan airport, meet your driver and depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Upon arrival, meet your tour leader. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight. (D) Day 2 Thursday. Lake Maggiore /Optional Isola Bella ( ) After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. You may want to join an optional ( ) excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D) Day 3 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Prosciutto Tasting / La Spezia (370 km) Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south, through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of Italy. The plain (in Italian Pianura Padana ) is the surface of an in-filled system of ancient canyons extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near Parma) visit of the Museum of the Prosciutto (ham) and cured meats of Parma. The visit allows the visitor to reconstruct the production process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of the art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a light lunch with cured meat and Parmigiano cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Checkin at hotel and overnight. (B, L) Day 4 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80 km) Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You will visit Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early thirteenth century, and known for its historic character and its wine Sciacchetrà. You will then reach Manarola. Your journey will continue to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel and overnight. (B) Day 5 Sunday. La Spezia / Milan After breakfast, transfer on your own to the railway station to take the train to Milan. End of services. (B) *Arrival time must be between am and Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting 16

17 INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed English speaking tour escort 5 nights in selected 4* hotels 5 breakfasts 1 light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 light lunch ( ¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 2 dinners Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger Local train ticket in Cinque Terre Option 2: Transfer from Milan railway station or airport to Lake Maggiore NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Hotel city tax drinks at meals if not specified Optional excursions Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person, starting from: $1255(rate is based on May 18 th ) Single supplement, starting from: +$450 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) May: June: July: August: September: October: 18 th 08 th, 22 nd 06 th, 13 th, 20 th & 27 th 31 st 07 th, 14 th, 21 st, & 28 th 05 th & 12 th PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR Zacchera Hotel 4* or similar Lake Maggiore NH La Spezia 4* or similar La Spezia NH Excelsior 4* or similar Siena 17

18 Rome & Italian Delights Rome & Italian Delights 6-Days / 5-Nights TOUR 6 meals Rome Montepulciano Pienza Florence Venice ITINERARY Day 1 Friday. Rome Upon arrival, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, welcome dinner and introduction by your tour escort. Overnight at hotel. (D) Day 2 Saturday. Rome / Optional Rome By Night ( ) After breakfast, enjoy a unique guided sightseeing, including inside visits of the highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pietà. Admire the amazing Coliseum (outside) and the Roman Forum (outside). To make the most of your stay, join our optional Rome-By-Night excursion. Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 3 Sunday. Rome / Montepulciano / Pienza / Florence (315 km) After breakfast, you will depart by coach through the rolling hills of the Chianti Region. You will reach the hilltop town of Montepulciano, an ancient village full of medieval and Renaissance buildings, famous for one of the oldest wines of Italy "Nobile" of Montepulciano, stop for a visit to a wine cellar in a typical and suggestive atmosphere, tasting wines and local products like ham, cheese, salami etc. Proceed to Pienza the Renaissance ideal town, built by Pope Pius II, well known for its Pecorino cheese. In the afternoon proceed to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Overnight at hotel (B, WT) 18

19 Day 4 Monday. Florence / Optional tour of Pisa ( ) After breakfast guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral (outside), Giotto s Bell Tower (outside), the doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce, the sanctuary of many famous Italian artists. Free time for lunch (not included), shopping or personal discoveries. In the afternoon possibility of an optional excursion to Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower (outside). Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 5 Tuesday. Florence/Venice (300 km) After breakfast departure to Venice, the Door of the Orient and the unique city built on water. Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour of this unique and romantic city. Strolling through the ancient calli (the narrow streets of Venice) you will reach the Rialto Bridge (outside) and St- Mark s Square with the impressive Basilica (outside). Overnight. (B) Day 6 Wednesday. Venice/ Airport Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport to catch your flight back home. (B) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed English speaking tour escort 5 nights in selected 4* hotels 5 breakfasts 1 welcome dinner in Rome with music (1/4 wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 wine tasting with light lunch Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger Dedicated licensed local guides (Rome, Florence, Venice) Admission fees to Vatican Museums, Church of Santa Croce Headset in Rome, Florence, Venice Boat transfer to/from Venice NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Hotel city tax drinks at meals if not specified Optional excursions Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes 19

20 RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person starting from: $1895(rate is based on May 13 th ) Single supplement starting from: +$630 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants May: June: July: August: September: October: 13 th 03 rf, 17 th 01 st, 08 th, 15 th & 22 nd 26 th 02 nd, 09 th, 16 th, 23 rd & 30 th 07 th PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR Ata Hotel Villa Pamphili 4* or similar Rome Mediterraneo Hotel 4* or similar Florence Boscolo Bellini Hotel 4* or similar Venice 20

21 Rome & Italian Treasures Rome & Italian Treasures 8-Days / 7-Nights TOUR 10 meals & 1 tasting Rome Montepulciano Pienza Florence Venice Verona Lake Maggiore Milan ITINERARY Day 1 Friday. Rome Upon arrival, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, welcome dinner and introduction by your tour escort. Overnight at hotel. (D) Day 2 Saturday. Rome / Optional Rome By Night ( ) After breakfast, enjoy a unique guided sightseeing tour, including inside visits of the highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pietà. Admire the amazing Coliseum (outside) and the Roman Forum (outside). To make the most of your stay, join our optional Rome-By-Night excursion. Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 3 Sunday. Rome / Montepulciano / Pienza / Florence (315 km) After breakfast, you will depart by coach through the rolling hills of the Chianti Region. You will reach the hilltop town of Montepulciano, an ancient village full of medieval and Renaissance buildings, famous for one of the oldest wines of Italy "Nobile" di Montepulciano. Stop for a visit to a wine cellar in a typical and suggestive atmosphere, tasting wines and local products like ham, cheese, salami etc. Proceed to Pienza the Renaissance ideal town, built by Pope Pius II, well known for its Pecorino cheese. In the afternoon proceed to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Overnight at hotel (B, WT) 21

22 Day 4 Monday. Florence / Optional tour of Pisa ( ) After breakfast guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral (outside), Giotto s Bell Tower (outside), the doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce, the sanctuary of many famous Italian artists. Free time for lunch (not included), shopping or personal discoveries. In the afternoon possibility of an optional excursion to Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower (outside). Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 5 Tuesday. Florence / Venice (300 km) After breakfast departure to Venice, the Door of the Orient and the unique city built on water. Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour of this unique and romantic city. Strolling through the ancient calli (the narrow streets of Venice) you will reach the Rialto Bridge (outside) and St-Mark s Square with the impressive Basilica (outside) (B) Day 6 Wednesday. Venice / Verona / Lake Maggiore (360 km) Breakfast is followed by a departure to Verona, one of Italy most romantic city, featuring a wide array of monuments and historic buildings, such as Juliet s balcony (the starcrossed lover from the masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman Theatre (outside). Depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D) Day 7 Thursday. Lake Maggiore / Optional Isola Bella ( ) After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. You may wish to join an optional ( ) excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D) Day 8 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Milan (90 km) Breakfast at hotel, then departure to Milan railway station or Milan airport (B) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting 22

23 INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed English speaking tour escort 7 nights in selected 4* hotels 7 breakfasts 1 welcome dinner in Rome with music (1/4 wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 wine tasting 2 dinners Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger Dedicated licensed local guides (Rome, Florence, Venice) Admission fees to the Vatican Museums, Church of Santa Croce Headset in Rome, Florence, Venice Boat transfer to/from Venice Transfer to Milan NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Hotel city tax drinks at meals if not specified Optional excursions Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person, starting from: $2455(rate is based on May 13 th ) Single supplement, starting from: +$655 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants May: 13 th June: 03 rd, 17 th July: 01 st, 08 th, 15 th & 22 nd August: 26 th September: 02 nd, 09 th, 16 th, 23 rd & 30 th October: 07 th PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR Ata Hotel Villa Pamphili 4* or similar Rome Mediterraneo Hotel 4* or similar Florence Boscolo Bellini Hotel 4* or similar Venice Zacchera Hotel 4* or similar Lake Maggiore 23

24 Taste of Italy Taste of Italy 6-Days / 5-Nights TOUR 9 meals Milan Lake Maggiore Cinque Terre Lucca Siena Assisi Rome ITINERARY Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) Day 1 Wednesday. Milan / Lake Maggiore (90 km) Upon arrival* at Milan railway Station or Milan airport, meet your driver and depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Upon arrival meet your tour leader. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (D) Day 2 Thursday. Lake Maggiore / Optional Isola Bella ( ) After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. You may wish to join an optional ( ) excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D) Day 3 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Prosciutto Tasting / La Spezia (370 km) Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south, through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of Italy. The plain (in Italian Pianura Padana ) is the surface of an in-filled system of ancient canyons extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near Parma) visit of the Museum of the Prosciutto (ham) and cured meats of Parma. The visit allows the visitor to reconstruct the production process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of the art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a light lunch with cured meat and Parmigiano cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Checkin at hotel and overnight. (B, L) Day 4 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80 km) 24

25 Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You will visit Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early thirteenth century, and known for its historic character and its wine Sciacchetrà. You will then reach Manarola. Your journey will continue to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel and overnight. (B) Day 5 Sunday. La Spezia / Lucca / Vineyard / Siena (240 km) After breakfast, depart to Lucca, an enchanting old town, particularly famous for its still-intact walls with huge gates and ramparts. Time at leisure to admire the main attractions (such as Cathedral of Saint Martin and the Sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto) or to stroll along the picturesque streets full of antique shops. Continuation to a typical farmhouse that produces oil and wine, where you will have the chance to visit the vineyard or the olive grove. Enjoy a light lunch of home-made dishes along with the locally produced wine (included). The tour will proceed to Siena, where you will enjoy a visit of the old city centre. You will be walking along the medieval streets admiring splendid palaces. The sightseeing tour will end in Piazza del Campo with its spectacular Cathedral (outside). This is one of the most beautiful squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called Palio. Overnight at hotel. (B, LL). Day 6 Monday. Siena / Assisi / Rome (310 km) Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto. Continue to Rome, driving through the splendid Umbria region, the Green Heart of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. End of services. (B) *Arrival time must be between am and Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting 25

26 INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed English speaking tour escort 5 nights in selected 4* hotels 5 breakfasts 1 light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 light lunch (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 2 dinners Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger Transfer from Milan Local train ticket in Cinque Terre NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Hotel city tax drinks at meals if not specified Optional excursions Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person, starting from: $1800(rate is based on May 18 th ) Single supplement, starting from: +$590 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) May: 18 th June: 08 th, 22 nd July: 06 th, 13 th, 20 th & 27 th August: 31 st September: 07 th, 14 th, 21 st & 28 th October: 05 th & 12 th PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR Zacchera Hotel 4* or similar Lake Maggiore Boscolo Bellini Hotel 4* or similar Venice NH Excelsior 4* or similar - Siena 26

27 Taste of Italy & Southern Delights Taste of Italy 10-Days / 9-Nights TOUR 16 meals & 1 tasting Milan Lake Maggiore Cinque Terre Lucca Siena Assisi Rome Pompeii Sorrento Capri Roman Countryside ITINERARY Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) Day 1 Wednesday. Milan / Lake Maggiore (90 km) Upon arrival* at Milan railway station or Milan airport, meet your driver and depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Upon arrival, meet your tour leader. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (D) Day 2 Thursday. Lake Maggiore / Optional Isola Bella ( ) After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. You may wish to join an optional ( ) excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D) Day 3 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Prosciutto Tasting / La Spezia (370 km) Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of Italy. The plain (in Italian Pianura Padana ) is the surface of an in-filled system of ancient canyons extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near Parma) visit of the Museum of the Prosciutto (ham) and cured meats of Parma. The visit allows the visitor to reconstruct the production process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of the art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a light lunch with cured meat and Parmigiano 27

28 cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Checkin at hotel and overnight. (B, L) Day 4 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80 km) Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You will visit Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early thirteenth century, and known for its historic character and its wine Sciacchetrà. You will then reach Manarola. Your journey will continue to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel and overnight. (B) Day 5 Sunday. La Spezia / Lucca / Vineyard / Siena (240 km) After breakfast, depart to Lucca, the enchanting old town, particularly famous for its still-intact walls with huge gates and ramparts. Time at leisure to admire the main attractions (such as Cathedral of Saint Martin and the Sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto) or to stroll along the picturesque streets full of antique shops. Continuation to a typical farmhouse that produces oil and wine, where you will have the chance to visit the vineyard or the olive grove. Enjoy a light lunch of home-made dishes along with the locally produced wine (included). The tour will proceed to Siena, where you will enjoy a visit of the old city centre. You will be walking along the medieval streets admiring splendid palaces. The sightseeing tour will end in Piazza del Campo with its spectacular Cathedral (outside). This is one of the most beautiful squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called Palio. Overnight at hotel. (B, LL). Day 6 Monday. Siena / Assisi / Rome (310 km) Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto. Continue to Rome, driving through the splendid Umbria region, the Green Heart of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. Overnight at hotel. (B) Day 7 Tuesday. Rome / Pompeii / Sorrento (280 km) After breakfast, departure to the Sorrentine Peninsula, visit of cameo factory before arriving in Pompeii where you will take time to lunch on your own. Guided tour of the archaeological excavations of this ancient Roman city destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and rediscovered at the end of the 16th century. Then proceed to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D) Day 8 Wednesday. Sorrento/ Capri/ Limoncello Tasting / Sorrento (50 km) After breakfast, transfer to the harbour and cross to the island of Capri, famous since Roman times and Emperor Tiberius favorite vacation spot. Arrive at the port of Marina Grande to take the funicular up to La Piazzetta. Time to explore the island on your own. Return to Sorrento where you will enjoy a tasting of Limoncello, the liquor made from the fragrant lemon of the Sorrentine area. Dinner and overnight. (B, T, D) 28

29 Day 9 Thursday. Sorrento / Roman Countryside (290 km) This morning leave Sorrento for a drive towards the Roman countryside In the afternoon, arrival at Castelli Romani area (Roman Castles), an isolated group of villages rising from the Roman countryside that have always been a wonderful holiday resort, for the beauty of the landscape, the works of art, the typical local cuisine and the good wine! The first village to visit is Castelgandolfo and its Palace (Pope's summer residence). You continue visiting Nemi village, built on the slope of a hill, with a view over Nemi Lake, a former volcano. This village is very famous for its wild strawberries and the beautiful panorama over the lake. The tour will end at a winery for a typical roman dinner. There are few things in the world as enjoyable as a great glass of wine and you will be able to sample some of the best wines that Italy has to offer, as well as various cheeses and meats. Check-in at hotel and overnight. (B, D) *Arrival time must be between am and Day 10 Friday. Roman Countryside/Airport (40 km) After breakfast, transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home. (B) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed English speaking tour escort 9 nights in selected 4* hotels 9 breakfasts 1 light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 light lunch (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 1 Limoncello tasting 1 typical roman dinner (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) 4 dinners Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger Dedicated licensed local guides (Pompeii) Admission fees to Pompeii excavations Headset in Pompeii Hydrofoil to Capri Local train ticket in Cinque Terre NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Hotel city tax drinks at meals if not specified Optional excursions Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes 29

30 RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person, starting from: $2620(rate is based on May 18 th ) Single supplement, starting from: +$910 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) May: June: July: August: September: October: 18 th 08 th, 22 nd 06 th, 13 th, 20 th & 27 th 31 st 07 th, 14 th, 21 st & 28 th 05 th & 12 th PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR Zacchera Hotel 4* or similar Lake Maggiore NH La Spezia 4* or similar La Spezia NH Excelsior 4* or similar - Siena Ata Hotel Villa Pamphili 4* or similar Rome Carlton International Hotel 4* or similar Sorrento Villavecchia Hotel 4* or similar Roman Countryside 30

31 Sunshine Italy Sassi and Trulli Sunshine Italy Sassi and Trulli 6-Days / 5-Nights TOUR 9 meals & 2 tastings Rome Pompeii Sorrento Capri Matera Alberobello Lecce Ostuni Locorotondo Martina Franca Amalfi Coast ITINERARY Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) Day 1 Sunday. Rome / Pompeii / Sorrento (280 km) Pick-up at am at your hotel in Rome city centre and transfer to the meeting point to join the group. Departure towards the Sorrentine Peninsula, visit of cameo factory before arriving in Pompeii where you will take time for lunch on your own. Guided tour of the archaeological excavations of this ancient Roman city destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and rediscovered at the end of the 16th century. Then proceed to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. (D) Day 2 Monday. Sorrento / Capri / Limoncello Tasting / Sorrento (50 km). After breakfast, transfer to the harbour and cross to the island of Capri, famous since Roman times and Emperor Tiberius favorite vacation spot. Arrive at the port of Marina Grande to take the funicular up to La Piazzetta. Time to explore the island on your own. Return to Sorrento where you will enjoy a tasting of Limoncello, the liquor made from the fragrant lemon of the Sorrentine area. Dinner and overnight. (B, T, D) Day 3 Tuesday. Sorrento / Matera / Alberobello (325 km) After breakfast transfer to Apulia, on the east coast of Italy. Stop in Matera, visit of the famous Sassi, one of the most impressive sites in UNESCO World Heritage list and the location of the filming of Mel Gibson s Passion of the Christ. After the visit, continue to Alberobello. Apulia is famous for its great food and it is considered 31

32 the granary of the country. Dinner will be served at the hotel and overnight. (B, D) Day 4 Wednesday. Alberobello / Lecce / Ostuni / Locorotondo/ Alberobello (230 km) After breakfast departure to Lecce that presents an architectural feast. An ancient settlement of the Messapii tribes, it is the principal Baroque city of Apulia. This morning our local guide will bring this and more to light. After lunch on your own, you'll move on to Ostuni, the White City, perched on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea and inhabited at least since 1000 BC by native peoples. Then proceed to Locorotondo, with its labyrinthine round city centre made of white alleys. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Day 5 Thursday. Alberobello / Wine Tasting / Martina Franca/ Amalfi Coast (360 km) After breakfast, departure for an excursion to Alberobello, a village of one thousand fairytale-like Trulli, round white houses with tall conical roofs. Your tour leader will explain their mysterious origins and why people continue to build them. Proceed to a farm near Alberobello for a tasting of their excellent Primitivo wine (with light lunch) and a visit to the Wine Museum. Then visit of Martina Franca and its beautiful old city centre. In the afternoon proceed to the Amalfi Coast, via the magnificent and breathtaking Amalfi drive. Dinner and overnight. (B, WT, D) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed Professional English speaking tour escort 5 nights in Selected 4* hotels 5 breakfasts 5 dinners 1 wine tasting with light lunch in Alberobello Admission fees: Pompeii Excavations; Cave House & Rocky Church in Matera; Archaeological Park in Ostuni Dedicated and licensed local guides (Pompeii, Matera, Lecce & Ostuni) Transfer from hotel in Rome s city centre to the meeting point Return hydrofoil to/from Capri Baggage handling - 1 piece of luggage per passenger NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Drinks at meals Optional excursions Hotel city taxes must be paid on location Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes 32

33 RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person, starting from: $1780 (based on May 29 th ) Single supplement, starting from: +$85 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants Attention: you may need an extra night prior tour departure ($) May 29 June 26 July 24 September 04, 18 October 09 PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR G.H. Flora 4* or similar Sorrento La Chiusa di Chietri 4* or similar Alberobello Region Palazzo Ferraioli or Panorama 4* or similar Amalfi Coast 33

34 Magnificent Sassi and Trulli Magnificent Sassi and Trulli 4-Days / 3-Nights TOUR 6 meals & 1 tasting Sorrento Matera Alberobello Lecce Ostuni Locorotondo Martina Franca Amalfi Coast Rome ITINERARY Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) Day 1 Tuesday. Sorrento / Matera / Alberobello (325 km) At 08:30 am meet at Cuomo s Lucky Store and transfer to Apulia, on the east coast of Italy. Stop in Matera, visit of the famous Sassi, one of the most impressive sites in UNESCO World Heritage list and the location of the filming of Mel Gibson s Passion of the Christ. After the visit, continue to Alberobello. Apulia is famous for its great food and it is considered the granary of the country. Dinner will be served at the hotel and overnight. (D) Day 2 Wednesday. Alberobello / Lecce / Ostuni / Locorotondo / Alberobello (230 km) After breakfast departure to Lecce that presents an architectural feast. An ancient settlement of the Messapii tribes, it is the principal Baroque city of Apulia. This morning our local guide will bring this and more to light. After lunch on your own, you'll move on to Ostuni, the White City, perched on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea and inhabited at least since 1000 BC by native peoples. Then proceed to Locorotondo, with its labyrinthine round city centre made of white alleys. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D) 34

35 Day 3 Thursday. Alberobello / Wine Tasting / Martina Franca/ Amalfi Coast (360 km) After breakfast, departure for an excursion to Alberobello, a village of one thousand fairytale-like Trulli, round white houses with tall conical roofs. Your tour leader will explain their mysterious origins and why people continue to build them. Proceed to a farm near Alberobello for a tasting of their excellent Primitivo wine (with light lunch) and a visit to the Wine Museum. Then visit of Martina Franca and its beautiful old city centre. In the afternoon proceed to the Amalfi Coast, via the magnificent and breathtaking Amalfi drive. Dinner and overnight. (B, WT, D) Day 4 Friday. Amalfi Coast / Rome (300 km) Breakfast at the hotel. Around noon, departure for Rome. End of services. (B) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Deluxe Coach Licensed Professional English speaking tour escort 3 nights in Selected 4* hotels 3 breakfasts 3 dinners 1 wine tasting with light lunch Admission fees: Cave House & Rocky Church in Matera; Archaeological Park in Ostuni Dedicated and licensed local guides (Matera, Lecce & Ostuni) Baggage handling - 1 piece of luggage per passenger NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Drinks at meals Optional excursions Hotel city taxes must be paid on spot Anything not mentioned in Tour Includes 35

36 RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY Rate per person, starting from: $1050 (rate is based on May 31 st ) Single supplement, starting from: +$215 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Arrival dates in Rome 2016 Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($) May : 31 st June: 28 July: 26 th September: 6,20 October: 11 PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR La Chiusa di Chietri 4* or similar Alberobello Region Palazzo Ferraioli or Panorama 4* or similar Amalfi Coast 36

37 Taste of Sicily Taste of Sicily Daily departure in English and French From April 01 st to October 25 th 8-Days / 7-Nights TOUR Rome Catania Taormina beach Palermo Cefalu Siracusa Agrigento & Piazza Armerina ITINERARY Day 1 Catania/ Taormina beach region (with or without the flight from Rome) see rate grid Arrival at Catania airport and transfer to your hotel in Taormina beach area for your 7 nights stay. Overnight. Days 2-7 Taormina beach region Enjoy your stay in this unique place with its picturesque scene where you are able to enjoy the incredible views of Taormina, Mount Etna and the Mediterranean Sea, cradle of ancient Mediterranean civilizations and avant-garde touristic resort in Southern Italy. Your package includes 3 excursions that will allow you to get to know a land rich in history and ancient civilizations. (B) 37

38 PALERMO/CEFALU WEDNESDAY or SATURDAY Early breakfast. Reach the meeting point. Visit the Palatine Chapel inside the Royal Palace. Continue to visit the Cathedral as well as a panoramic tour of the city. Continue to Cefalù and panoramic visit of the city. Back to Taormina area in the evening. SIRACUSA MONDAY or THURSDAY After breakfast at hotel, reach the meeting point. Depart to Siracusa: visit the archaeological area as well as the Ortigia island, which is the historical center of the city. Return to Taormina area in the afternoon. AGRIGENTO & PIAZZA ARMERINA TUESDAY or FRIDAY Early breakfast, reach the meeting point then depart to Agrigento. Visit the Valley of the Temples with a local guide. Time at leisure for lunch. In the afternoon depart to Piazza Armerina: visit the Villa Romana del Casale renowned for its more than 3500 square meters of perfectly preserved mosaics. Back to Taormina late in the evening. Day 8 Catania - End (30 km) (with or without the flight back to Rome) see rate grid After breakfast, transfer to Catania airport -End of services (B) Meals legend: BB : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch LL: Light Lunch D: Dinner T: tasting WT: Wine tasting INCLUSIONS The tour includes: 7 nights at selected 3* or 4* hotels 7 breakfasts Transfer from Catania airport to hotel in Taormina area and vice versa Domestic flight Rome/Catania/Rome in coach class or not (see rate grid) Excursion to Palermo and Cefalù Excursion to Siracusa Excursion to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina NOT INCLUDED: Flights Tips Extras Drinks at meals Optional excursions Hotel city taxes must be paid on spot Entrance fees* (Palatine Chapel in Palermo: 8,50 p.p. / Archeological Park in Siracusa: 10,00 p.p. / Valley of Temples in Agrigento: 10,00 p.p. / Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina: 14,00 p.p.) Anything not mentioned in Price Includes 38

39 RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Price with the flights from Rome / Catania / Rome OFFICIAL SELLING PRICE PER PERSON 3*** STANDARD ROOM 04/10-31/10 01/04-09/08 23/08-03/10 10/08 22/08 DOUBLE TRIPLE NA SINGLE OFFICIAL SELLING PRICE PER PERSON 4**** STANDARD ROOM 01/01-24/05 21/09-31/10 25/05-02/08 24/08-20/09 03/08 23/08 DOUBLE TRIPLE SINGLE Price without flights from Rome /Catania / Rome = discount of -$350 per person! PLEASE NOTE Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR 3* HOTEL: Baia Degli Dei 4* HOTEL: Hellenia Yachting or Sant Alphia Garden 39

40 EUROPE GUARANTEED Christian Europe Tour Sept 3 rd to Sept 18 th 14 nights 40 meals Lisbon Lazare Fatima Salamanca Avila Madrid Toledo Zaragoza Huesca Lourdes Nice Montecatini Florence Assisi Rome IMPORTANT NOTICE Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued in January Please note that due to the fluctuation in the exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can change anytime. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Exotik Tours,1257 Guy, Montreal, QC H3H 2K5 is a wholly-owned division of TravelBrands Inc Explorer Drive, 3rd floor, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N1. BC #3597; Ontario # ; Quebec permit # Prices excluding $1.00/$1 000 of travel services representing the clients' contribution to the Indemnity Fund of the clients of the travel agencies of Quebec. Rome & Splendours of Italy 40

41 ITINERARY Sept 3 rd : - CANADA DEPARTURE Departure from Canada. Departures from different cities are available. (D) Sept 4 th : - LISBON Welcome to Portugal! Following the airport greeting by your tour director and local tour guide, you can enjoy a city tour including St. Anthony of Padua s shrine. Light lunch included. This afternoon we check into our hotel and time on your own. In the evening we enjoy a typical Portuguese meal accompanied by Fado music, traditional music, the soundtrack of Lisbon. (L, D) Sept 5 th: LISBON NAZARE FATIMA After breakfast, we depart for the town of Nazare named after the Biblical town of Nazareth in the 4 th century. Nazare is one of Portugal s most famous fishing village, where we will learn about the history of this quaint village and visit the Sanctuary of Alcobaca and the Cathedral in Batalha. Lunch by the seaside is included We arrive in Fatima for dinner, where later in the evening we join the celebrations of the apparition and a candlelight procession. (B, L, D) Sept 6 th : FATIMA Day dedicated to visiting the Shrine of Fatima, including an Holy Mass at the chapel. You will also have time to visit the sacred sites of the apparition. Lunch and dinner will be at our hotel. After dinner we return for the candlelight procession. (B, L, D) Sept 7 th : FATIMA SALAMANCA AVILA Today we cross the border into Spain, with our first stop the UNESCO World Heritage City of Salamanca. After lunch we include a guided city tour. In the afternoon we continue to Avila, described as perhaps the most 16th century city in Spain and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D). Sept 8 th : AVILA MADRID After breakfast we enjoy a tour of Avila, a city noted for two things: its well-preserved medieval heritage and a destination for pilgrimages to visit the place where St. Teresa of Avila, one of Spain s most important female saints, was born and spent much of her life. After lunch in Avila, we depart for Madrid, capital city of Spain. (B, L, D) Sept 9: MADRID TOLEDO MADRID The morning we depart for Toledo, a UNESCO 41

42 World Heritage Site and one of the oldest towns in Europe. Lunch in Toledo. We return to Madrid to enjoy a tour, including the Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) Sept 10 th : MADRID ZARAGOZA HUESCA Today we travel to Zaragoza where, after lunch, we visit the city and the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, protectress of Spain. We continue our journey with a stop in Huesca, famous for the festival of San Lorenzo, a native of Huesca. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) Sept 11 th : HUESCA LOURDES Our journey continues today, crossing the foothills of the Pyrenees and crossing the border into France. We arrive in Lourdes where we have some free time before dinner. Following dinner we join the candlelight procession. (B, L,*D) * lunch box Sept 12 th : LOURDES Today is dedicated to your personal visit of the Sanctuary, home of St. Bernadette. (B, L, D) Sept 13 th : LOURDES NICE This morning, after breakfast, we depart Lourdes and continue our journey towards the Côte D Azur. Stop for lunch in Nimes before arriving in Nice for our overnight and dinner. (B, L, D) Sept 14 th : NICE MONTECATINI This morning we visit the Principality of Monaco for some sightseeing, shopping and lunch. We continue along the French Riviera, crossing the border into Italy until we reach our next stop, Montecatini Terme in the famous region of Tuscany. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) Sept 15 th : MONTECATINI FLORENCE -- ASSISI Early morning departure for Florence, Cradle of the Italian Rennaissance where our local guide highlights many of the city s priceless treasures. After lunch on your own, free time to shop and explore. In the afternoon we continue to Assisi for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Sept 16 th : ASSISI ROME Following breakfast, we visit the famous Basilica of St. Francis, dedicated to St. Francis, patron Saint of animals, the environment and Italy. Lunch in Assisi and then depart for the Eternal city of Rome. 42

43 (B, L, D) Sept 17 th : ROME This morning we take you on a guided tour of Classical Rome featuring some of the most important sights, including a trip to the Vatican City and a visit of St. Peter s Basilica. Tonight enjoy the farewell dinner. (B, L, D) Sept 18 th : ROME After breakfast transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home. (B) Meals legend: B : Buffet breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner INCLUSIONS The tour includes: Flights from Toronto to Lisbon and back from Rome (departure from another city available, price on request) Deluxe Coach with a bathroom Superior Tourist class accommodation English speaking tour escort 14 nights in selected hotels (see list in the next page) 14 breakfasts 12 lunches 14 dinners one glass of wine and one glass of mineral water with dinner Guided city tours as per itinerary Admission fees as per itinerary Visits as per itinerary baggage handling NOT INCLUDED: Gratuity to driver, guide and escort Hotel city tax from 3 to 7 euros per city, per day, per person, payable at the hotel beverage during meals if not specified Optional excursions anything not mentioned in Tour Includes RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy with flights from Toronto Rate per person from Toronto, starting from: $4349+ tax 550 Other city departure price available on request Single supplement, starting from: + $800 Triple reduction starting from : - $100 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES minimum 2 participants Canada departures 2016 Guaranteed Tour September: 3 rd - Guaranteed departure. Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader. 43