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1 ENGLISH Fully Escorted Tours of Italy OUR TOURS ARE GUARANTEED IN ENGLISH REGULAR GUARANTEED DEPARTURES TO DISCOVER ITALY AT ITS BEST! SEVERAL TRAVELLING OPTIONS FROM 3 NIGHTS TO 11 NIGHTS ICONIC CITIES LIKE, AND ; THE TUSCANY WINE REGION; THE WONDERFUL SOUTH WITH SORRENTINE COAST AND SICILY SELECTED HOTELS & TYPICAL ITALIAN MEALS WE WORK ONLY WITH THE BEST LICENSED GUIDES: QUALITY ASSURED! rrani Tours Ca since 1925 Th e Ita n D m li a c

2 MAIN DISTANCES > NAPLES NAPLES > PALERMO > > BOLOGNA BOLOGNA > PADUA PADUA > BOLOGNA > MILAN MILAN > GENOA MILAN > TURIN TURIN > GENOA GENOA > 220 KM 340 KM 270 KM 100 KM 110 KM 45 KM 220 KM 200 KM 230 KM 136 MI 211 MI 167 MI 62 MI 68 MI 27 MI 136 MI 86 MI 86 MI 124 MI 142 MI

3 FANTASIA FANTASIA Useful information before booking our Fantasia tours Why Fantasia tours are unique and beloved by travellers? MEETING POINT AND TIME: Fantasia departs from the Hotel Massimo D Azeglio in Rome at 7:15 am CANCELLATION POLICY AND FEES: Until 15 working days before departure: no penalty From 14 to 7 working days before departure: 10% From 6 to 3 working days before departure: 25% From 2 days to 24 hours before departure: 50% From 24 hours or for no-shows: 100% Working days: from Monday to Friday. THE TOUR INCLUDES: Transportation by deluxe motorcoach Monolingual Tour-escort in English Accommodation in 4 star or 3 star hotels Meals as per itinerary Entrance to the archaeological sites in Pompeii (Skip the line) Entrance ticket to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter s Basilica (skip the line) Entrance ticket to St. Mark s Basilica in Venice with skip the line (when included in the itinerary) Organizzazione The Best Unesco Jewels English, Portuguese and Spanish spoken Italian Style Best Accommodations Italy has more Unesco sites than any other country in the whole world: discover this jewels with us Fantasia Tours are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Designed by Italians for Travellers looking for an authentic experience. Overnight stays in Selected Centrally Located Hotels Venice Selected Hotels for Fantasia Tours: 1 st category: Hotel Carlton on the Gran Canal 4*, located on Venice island 2 nd category: Hotel Delfino 4*, located in Venice Mestre Florence: Hotel Selected for 1 st category and 2 nd category Hotel Mediterraneo 4* Visits with expert local guide as per itinerary (Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompei) THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE: Tips Porterage service Drinks Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules) Everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph the tour includes TRANSFER SERVICE: IN/OUT are included only booking the Fantasia 8 days / 7 Nights. HOTELS CATEGORIES: The difference between Tourist Superior and 1 st Category consists in the hotel accommodation in Venice. Both categories are accommodated in 4* Hotels but our 1st Category stays in Venice Island (city centre) without supplement, while Tourist Superior stays in Venice Mestre DUE TO TECHNICAL AND / OR LOGISTIC ISSUES, ITINERARIES 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 the departure. Important Notice: in case of lost or damage of the headsets we will have to charge 55 /device. ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON - OVERNIGHTS IN LISTED HOTELS OR SIMILAR Headsets Attention to food quality Comfort when Travelling Expert Guides and Escorts Free Wi-Fi on board! Our clients are provided with headsets to let them follow clearly the information provided by our tour leader and local guides. Served during the tour: We take care of quality and freshness of food served to all Travellers! Stretch your legs with extra legroom on Carrani Fantasia coaches! We have more space on board to pamper our Travellers with the most comfortable trip. We only work with licensed Professionals. All our Tour Guides are experienced and friendly! We re happy to provide our Travellers with free wi-fi on board to let them be in touch with family & friends, sharing ther journey s experiences! Best ratio quality/price 4 5 Fantasia Tours are incredibly affordable and offer the best quality/price ratio.

4 FANTASIA Tours Index 4 days / 3 nights Rome > Venice 3 Meals Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice days / 4 nights Rome > Rome 4 Meals Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome days / 7 nights Rome > Rome 4 Meals Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome days / 9 nights Rome > Rome 6 Meals Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome > Naples > Pompeii > Sorrento > Rome days / 10 nights Rome > Rome 7 Meals Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome > Naples > Pompeii > Sorrento > Rome days / 11 nights Rome > Palermo 16 Meals Rome > Naples > Pompeii > Sorrento > Palermo > Monreale > Segesta > Trapani > Agrigento > Piazza Armerina > Catania > Etna > Taormina > Siracusa > Noto > Messina > Cefalù > Palermo...20 Working Policy...22 Contact Us

5 > FANTASIA +3 MEALS 4 days / 3 nights Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice DEPARTURES RATES DECEMBER 25 PADUA 1ST CATEGORY - ISLAND 556,00 642,00 192,00 214,00 NOVEMBER 6 20 DECEMBER 4 506,00 568,00 JANUARY ,00 202,00 FEBRUARY MARCH 12 1ST CATEGORY - ISLAND HOTELS HOTEL CITY MEDITERRANEO 4 DELFINO (MESTRE) 4 ONLY WITH CARRANI PISA 1ST CATEGORY - ISLAND MEDITERRANEO 4 CARLTON G. CANAL 4 IMPORTANT NOTES > VISIT ALSO ASSISI, BOLOGNA, SIENA, PADUA ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON > STAY IN CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELS! FREE ACCOMMODATION FOR CHILDREN UP TO 6 YEARS OLD SHARING THE ROOM WITH THEIR PARENTS CITY TAX NOT INCLUDED: IT SHALL BE PAID DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS TOUR ROUTE - DELUXE COACH > ASSISI 340 KM 211 MI 3 hours ASSISI > SIENA 270 KM 167 MI SIENA > 100 KM 62 MI 27 MI 86 MI > PISA (OPTIONAL) 45 KM ITINERARIES > BOLOGNA BOLOGNA > PADUA 124 MI 1,5 hours PADUA > VENEZIA 200 KM 142 MI 1 hr > ASSISI > SIENA > Departing at 7:15 am from the Hotel Massimo D Azeglio by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest. SIENA After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on etruscan-roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free Comune and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the Gates of Paradise. In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa s symbol the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence. > BOLOGNA > PADUA > After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city centre with its porticos, it s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it s a real gourmet s heaven don t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padua, with Sant Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice: the City of Love, one of the most romantic cities of the whole world and, undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man! Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Tour ends after breakfast! You may opt for an extension in Venice or for other locations (i.e. North Lakes or Milan) BOLOGNA 8 ASSISI 9

6 > FANTASIA +4 MEALS 5 days / 4 nights Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome DEPARTURES RATES DECEMBER PADUA 25 1ST CATEGORY - ISLAND 577,00 781,00 197,00 241,00 NOVEMBER ST CATEGORY - ISLAND DECEMBER 4 529,00 695,00 JANUARY ,00 226,00 FEBRUARY MARCH 12 TUSCANY WINE REGION HOTELS HOTEL CITY MEDITERRANEO 4 DELFINO (MESTRE) 4 1ST CATEGORY - ISLAND MEDITERRANEO 4 CARLTON G. CANAL 4 TOUR ROUTE - DELUXE COACH 340 KM 211 MI 2,5 hours ASSISI > SIENA 270 KM 167 MI SIENA > 100 KM 62 MI 45 KM 27 MI 86 MI > ASSISI ONLY WITH CARRANI IMPORTANT NOTES > VISIT ALSO ASSISI, BOLOGNA, SIENA, PADUA, TUSCANY WINE REGION ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON > VISIT ST. MARK S BASILICA WITH SKIP THE LINE FREE ACCOMMODATION FOR CHILDREN UP TO 6 YEARS OLD SHARING THE ROOM WITH THEIR PARENTS > OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE HOTEL IN ISLAND (1ST CATEGORY) CITY TAX NOT INCLUDED: IT SHALL BE PAID DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS > BOLOGNA ITINERARIES > PISA(OPTIONAL) BOLOGNA > PADUA 124 MI 1,5 hours PADUA > VENEZIA 200 KM 142 MI 1 hr WATER TAXI TO > ASSISI > SIENA > Departing at 7:15 am from the Hotel Massimo D Azeglio by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest. 30 min > MONTEPULCIANO 350 KM 217 MI 4,5 hours MONTEPULCIANO > 170 KM 105 MI 3 hours SIENA After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on etruscanroman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free Comune and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the Gates of Paradise. In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa s symbol the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence. > BOLOGNA > PADUA > After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city centre with its porticos, it s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it s a real gourmet s heaven don t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padua, with Sant Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world.later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice: the City of Love, one of the most romantic cities of the whole world and, undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man! Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with Skip the Line tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of the Floating City : the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice s glorious past, the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. > MONTEPULCIANO (TUSCANY WINE REGION) > After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Rome heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its Nobile wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual jazz and wine festival every July. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tastings in many wine shops and free time for shopping. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome, where the tour ends. 10 BOLOGNA ASSISI 11

7 FANTASIA > 8 days / 7 nights +4 MEALS Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome DEPARTURES RATES DECEMBER 24 NOVEMBER 5 19 DECEMBER 3 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 11 HOTEL CITY 878,00 401,00 819,00 343,00 HOTELS MEDITERRANEO 4 DELFINO (MESTRE) 4 SANTA COSTANZA 4 1 ST CATEGORY - ISLAND 1.233,00 421,00 1 ST CATEGORY - ISLAND 1.123,00 396,00 1 ST CATEGORY - ISLAND MEDITERRANEO 4 CARLTON G. CANAL 4 BETTOJA HOTEL 4 TOUR ROUTE - DELUXE COACH > ASSISI ASSISI > SIENA SIENA > 340 KM 270 KM 100 KM 211 MI 167 MI 62 MI 2,5 hours GARDEN 3 > PISA (OPTIONAL) 45 KM 27 MI ONLY WITH CARRANI > TRANSFER IN/OUT FROM AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL > VISIT ALSO ASSISI, BOLOGNA, SIENA, PADUA, TUSCANY WINE REGION > VISIT ST. MARK S BASILICA WITH SKIP THE LINE > OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE HOTEL IN ISLAND (1 ST CATEGORY) > TOUR OF VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER S BASILICA (OUR EXCLUSIVE SKIP THE LINE TOUR!) IMPORTANT NOTES ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON FREE ACCOMMODATION FOR CHILDREN UP TO 6 YEARS OLD SHARING THE ROOM WITH THEIR PARENTS CITY TAX NOT INCLUDED: IT SHALL BE PAID DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS > BOLOGNA BOLOGNA > PADUA PADUA > VENEZIA WATER TAXI TO 200 KM 86 MI 124 MI 142 MI 1,5 hours 1 hr 30 min > MONTEPULCIANO 350 KM 217 MI 4,5 hours ITINERARIES MONTEPULCIANO > 170 KM 105 MI 3 hours Welcome to Rome! After a meet & greet at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel (Transfer included!!!). Overnight stay. > ASSISI > SIENA > Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the Basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest. After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on etruscan-roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free Comune and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the Gates of Paradise. In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa s symbol the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence. > BOLOGNA > PADUA > After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city centre with its porticos, it s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it s a real gourmet s heaven don t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padua, with Sant Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice: the City of Love, one of the most romantic cities of the whole world and, undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man! Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with Skip the Line tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of the Floating City : the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice s glorious past, the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 6 > MONTEPULCIANO (TUSCANY WINE REGION) > After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Rome heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its Nobile wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual jazz and wine festival every July. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tastings in many wine shops and free time for shopping. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel. DAY 7 Between 7:45-8:00 am, after breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters s Basilica with our exclusive Skip the Line access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, you will be taken by a privileged door to St. Peters s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends on St. Peter s Square: enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night! Overnight stay. DAY 8 After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci! 12 13

8 FANTASIA > 10 days / 9 nights Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome > Naples > Pompeii >Sorrento > Rome +6 MEALS TOUR ROUTE - DELUXE COACH > ASSISI ASSISI > SIENA SIENA > > PISA (OPTIONAL) 340 KM 270 KM 100 KM 45 KM 211 MI 167 MI 62 MI 27 MI 2,5 hours DEPARTURES RATES > BOLOGNA 86 MI NOVEMBER ,00 1 ST CATEGORY - ISLAND 1.586,00 BOLOGNA > PADUA PADUA > VENEZIA 200 KM 124 MI 142 MI 1,5 hours 1 hr DECEMBER 3 JANUARY FEBRUARY ,00 520,00 WATER TAXI TO 30 min MARCH 11 DAY 6 HOTEL CITY HOTELS MEDITERRANEO 4 1 ST CATEGORY - ISLAND MEDITERRANEO 4 > MONTEPULCIANO MONTEPULCIANO > 350 KM 170 KM 217 MI 105 MI 4,5 hours 3 hours DELFINO (MESTRE) 4 CARLTON G. CANAL 4 SANTA COSTANZA 4 BETTOJA HOTEL 4 GARDEN 3 SORRENTO MICHELANGELO 4 MICHELANGELO 4 ONLY WITH CARRANI > VISIT ALSO ASSISI, BOLOGNA, SIENA, PADUA, TUSCANY WINE REGION > VISIT ST. MARK S BASILICA WITH SKIP THE LINE > OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE HOTEL IN ISLAND (1 ST CATEGORY) > TOUR OF VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER S BASILICA (OUR EXCLUSIVE SKIP THE LINE TOUR!) > TOUR OF POMPEII WITH THE SKIP THE LINE > DISCOVER THE JEWELS OF SOUTHERN ITALY! ITINERARIES IMPORTANT NOTES ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON CITY TAX NOT INCLUDED: IT SHALL BE PAID DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with Skip the Line tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of the Floating City : the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice s glorious past, the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 6 > MONTEPULCIANO (TUSCANY WINE REGION) > After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Rome heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its Nobile wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual jazz and wine festival every July. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tastings in many wine shops and free time for shopping. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel. Benvenuti a Rome! After your arrival at the airport, make your own way to your hotel and then enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure. Overnight stay. > ASSISI > SIENA > Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest. After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on etruscan-roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free Comune and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the Gates of Paradise. In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa s symbol the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence. > BOLOGNA > PADUA > After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city centre with its porticos, it s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it s a real gourmet s heaven don t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padua, with Sant Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice: the City of Love, one of the most romantic cities of the whole world and, undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man! Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. DAY 7 Between 7:45-8:00 am, after breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters s Basilica with our exclusive Skip the Line access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, you will be taken by a privileged door to St. Peters s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends on St. Peter s Square: enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night! Overnight stay. DAY 8 > NAPLES > POMPEII > SORRENTO After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 7:00 am approximately. Departure by coach heading south crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrival in Naples and short panoramic tour climbing up to Vomero hill to enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples with the Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Procida and the city below; time to take some nice pictures. Descending towards the port of Mergellina you will leave the city and travel south toward Mount Vesuvius, to reach the town of Ercolano where we will stop for lunch. The lunch break will be served in a first class hotel in Ercolano, set in monumental grounds with one of the best examples of what ecletic gardens were during the 1700s. After lunch you will reach Pompeii to enter into the world-famous site with skip the line tickets. Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this prosperous city crystallized until our days. You ll learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and bars of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how rich and prosperous was the city before the dreadful day.after the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket for men) and an overnight in your new hotel. DAY 9 SORRENTO > Breakfast at the hotel and free time to discover Sorrento or, if you want, you may opt for a visit to the island of Capri (not included) or take an Amalfi coast excursion (not included). In the afternoon, at around pm, departure back to Rome. Overnight stay. 0 Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services

9 TOUR ROUTE - DELUXE COACH DAY 8 > NAPLES 230 KM 142 MI 3 hours NAPLES > POMPEII 25 KM 15 MI POMPEII > SORRENTO 25 KM 15 MI1,5 hours BY BOAT 1 hours 270 KM 167 MI 5 hours 40 min DAY 9 SORRENTO > CAPRI SORRENTO > POMPEII NAPLES SORRENTO AMALFI CAPRI 16 17

10 FANTASIA > 11 days / 10 nights +7 MEALS Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome > Naples > Pompeii > Sorrento > Rome DEPARTURES RATES DECEMBER 24* NOVEMBER 5 19 DECEMBER 3 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 11 * NEW YEAR S EVE DINNER IN SORRENTO IS INCLUDED HOTEL CITY SORRENTO ONLY WITH CARRANI > VISIT ALSO ASSISI, BOLOGNA, SIENA, PADUA, TUSCANY WINE REGION > VISIT ST. MARK S BASILICA WITH SKIP THE LINE > OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE HOTEL IN ISLAND (1 ST CATEGORY) > TOUR OF VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER S BASILICA (OUR EXCLUSIVE SKIP THE LINE TOUR!) > TOUR OF POMPEII WITH THE SKIP THE LINE > DISCOVER THE JEWELS OF SOUTHERN ITALY! ITINERARIES 1.552,00 503, ,00 475,00 HOTELS MEDITERRANEO 4 DELFINO (MESTRE) 4 SANTA COSTANZA 4 GARDEN 3 MICHELANGELO 4 1 ST CATEGORY - ISLAND 1.746,00 593,00 1 ST CATEGORY - ISLAND 1.608,00 559,00 1 ST CATEGORY - ISLAND MEDITERRANEO 4 CARLTON G. CANAL 4 BETTOJA HOTEL 4 MICHELANGELO 4 Benvenuti a Rome! After your arrival at the airport, make your own way to your hotel and then enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure. Overnight stay. > ASSISI > SIENA > Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest. After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on etruscan-roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free Comune and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the Gates of Paradise. In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa s symbol the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence. IMPORTANT NOTES ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON CITY TAX NOT INCLUDED: IT SHALL BE PAID DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS > BOLOGNA > PADUA > After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city centre with its porticos, it s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it s a real gourmet s heaven don t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padua, with Sant Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice: the City of Love, one of the most romantic cities of the whole world and, undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man! Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with Skip the Line tickets to visit the splendid St.Mark s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of the Floating City : the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice s glorious past, the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 6 > MONTEPULCIANO (TUSCANY WINE REGION) > After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Rome heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its Nobile wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual jazz and wine festival every July. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tastings in many wine shops and free time for shopping. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel. DAY 7 Between 7:45-8:00 am, after breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters s Basilica with our exclusive Skip the Line access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, you will be taken by a privileged door to St. Peters s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends on St.Peter s Square: enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night! Overnight stay. DAY 8 > NAPLES > POMPEII > SORRENTO After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 7:00 am approximately. Departure by coach heading south crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrival in Naples and short panoramic tour climbing up to Vomero hill to enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples with the Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Procida and the city below; time to take some nice pictures. Descending towards the port of Mergellina you will leave the city and travel south toward Mount Vesuvius, to reach the town of Ercolano where we will stop for lunch. The lunch break will be served in a first class hotel in Ercolano, set in monumental grounds with one of the best examples of what ecletic gardens were during the 1700s. After lunch you will reach Pompeii to enter into the world-famous site with skip the line tickets. Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this prosperous city crystallized until our days. You ll learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and bars of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how rich and prosperous was the city before the dreadful day.after the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket for men) and an overnight in your new hotel. DAY 9 SORRENTO Breakfast at the hotel and free time to discover Sorrento or, if you want, you may opt for a visit to the island of Capri (not included). Dinner at the hotel (dress code: jacket for men) and overnight stay. 0 SORRENTO > Breakfast at your hotel. Time at your leisure going for shopping or tasting some nice Limoncello. As an option, you may go for a short excursion to the Amalfi coast (not included). In the afternoon, at around 4:00 pm, departure back to Rome. Check in at your hotel and overnight stay. 1 Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services

11 FANTASIA > PALERMO 12 days / 11 nights +16 MEALS PALERMO CEFALU TAORMINA Rome > Naples > Pompeii > Sorrento > Palermo > Monreale > Segesta > Trapani > Agrigento > Piazza Armerina > Catania > Etna > Taormina > Siracusa > Noto > Messina > Cefalù > Palermo DEPARTURES RATES HOTELS ETNA HOTEL CITY 1 ST CATEGORY DECEMBER 26* OCTOBER 26 NOVEMBER ST CATEGORY SGL 2.483,00 DBL 1.971,00 TPL 1.952,00 SORRENTO PALERMO AGRIGENTO CATANIA BETTOJA HOTEL 4 MICHELANGELO 4 PALAZZO SITANO 4 HOTEL DELLA VALLE 4 EXCELSIOR GRAND HOTEL 4 SEGESTA DECEMBER 7 JANUARY FEBRUARY 8 15 MARCH ST CATEGORY SGL 2.280,00 DBL 1.801,00 MARSALA *NEW YEAR S EVE DINNER INCLUDED TPL 1.782,00 AGRIGENTO MODICA MODICA NOTO ONLY WITH CARRANI > TOUR OF POMPEII WITH THE SKIP THE LINE > DISCOVER THE JEWELS OF SOUTHERN ITALY AND SICILY ISLAND! ITINERARIES Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival at the airport, make your own way to your hotel and then enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure. Overnight stay. > NAPLES > POMPEII > SORRENTO After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 7:00 am approximately. Departure by coach heading south crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrival in Naples and short panoramic tour climbing up to Vomero hill to enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples with the Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Procida and the city below; time to take some nice pictures. Descending towards the port of Mergellina you will leave the city and travel south toward Mount Vesuvius, to reach the town of Ercolano where we will stop for lunch. The lunch break will be served in a first class hotel in Ercolano, set in monumental grounds with one of the best examples of what ecletic gardens were during the 1700s. After lunch you will reach Pompeii to enter into the world-famous site with skip the line tickets. Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this prosperous city crystallized until our days. You ll learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and bars of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how rich and prosperous was the city before the dreadful day.after the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket for men) and an overnight in your new hotel. SORRENTO Breakfast at the hotel and free time to discover Sorrento or, if you want, you may opt for a visit to the island of Capri (not icluded). Dinner at the hotel (dress code: jacket for men) and overnight stay. SORRENTO> PALERMO (OVERNIGHT ON FERRY BOAT) Breakfast at your hotel. Time at your leisure going for shopping or tasting some nice Limoncello. In the afternoon, departure heading to the Port of Naples, where you will board on the Tirrenia/Snav regular ferry to Palermo. Overnight in cabin. Dinner and Breakfast available on board (not included). PALERMO IMPORTANT NOTES ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON CITY TAX NOT INCLUDED: IT SHALL BE PAID DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS SUPPLEMENTS AND FEES HEADSETS SUPPLEMENT 12 PER PAX (NOT COMMISSIONABLE) ENTRANCE FEES 69 PER PAX (NOT COMMISSIONABLE) INCLUDE: PALERMO: PALATINE CHAPEL - MONREALE: CLOISTER SEGESTA: DORIC TEMPLE - AGRIGENTO: VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES PIAZZA ARMERINA: ROMAN VILLA DEL CASALE SIRACUSA: ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA Arrival early in the morning in port of Palermo and transfer to your hotel. Meet your group at ther hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. DAY 6 PALERMO > MONREALE > PALERMO Buffet breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, departure to Monreale: enjoy the visit of the Cathedral famous for its mosaics as well as the Benedictine Cloister and the Palatine Chapel. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon at leisure: you may opt for an excursion to Erice, small medieval village in the province of Trapani (to be paid locally. Minimum pax applies). Dinner. Overnight at your hotel. DAY 7 PALERMO > SEGESTA > TRAPANI > AGRIGENTO Buffet Breakfast at your hotel. Departure to Segesta to visit the Doric Temple surrounded by a splendid landscape. Then the trip continues with a panoramic view of Trapani Saltworks on the way to Selinunte where you will enjoy a special lunch at a local farmhouse including an olive oil tasting. After lunch, departure to Agrigento. Visit of the Valley of the Temples to admire the best preserved temples in the whole Magna Grecia. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. DAY 8 AGRIGENTO > PIAZZA ARMERINA > CATANIA Buffet breakfast at your hotel and departure to Piazza Armerina, visit the Villa Romana del Casale with its splendid Roman mosaics. Lunch in a traditional restaurant. Afternoon departure to Catania. We will then head to Catania were we will stop in a bar in the city center to taste typical pastries of the region and, then, to do a panoramic walking tour of the city. This city - the most important of the eastern coast - is particularly interesting for its buildings made of volcanic stone from the Etna. Dinner. Overnight stay at the Hotel DAY 9 CATANIA > ETNA (WITH LUNCH AT A LOCAL FARMHOUSE) > TAORMINA > CATANIA Buffet breakfast at hotel and, weather permitting, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe (3345 mt). The bus will bring you up to the Rifugio Sapienza at 1800 m. Visit of the extinguished Craters of Mounts Silvestri. Wonderful variety of fauna and flora and moony landscapes can be seen on the way. The special ambient created during the centuries under nature, culture and history is inimitable all over the world. Then, proceed to a farmhouse where you will taste the most special Sicilian dishes. Then the tour continues to Taormina: the elegant and romantic town overlooking the Mediterranean. Free time at your own pace, to visit the famous Greek Theatre with a splendid view of the Mount Etna and the Ionian sea or to do shopping and stroll through the picturesque lanes of the city centre. Back to Catania. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. 0 CATANIA > SIRACUSA (WITH LUNCH AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT) > NOTO > CATANIA Buffet Breakfast at your hotel. Departure to Syracuse and then enjoy a guided tour of this venerable city highlights of the Archaeological Area, the Greek Theater, Latomia del Paradiso and the Cave of Dyonisius Ear. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon the tour heads to Noto to admire the Cathedral. Return to Catania. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. 1 CATANIA > MESSINA > CEFALÙ (WITH LUNCH AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT) > PALERMO Buffet Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Messina for a panoramic visit of the city including some beautiful views on the Strait that separates Sicily from the mainland. The journey continue to Cefalù. Lunch at a local restaurant. Cefalù is a splendid fishermen s village and seaside resort. Visit the huge Norman Cathedral, founded in 1131 by Roger II and the Medieval Lavatory. Time at leisure to stroll through the narrow lanes of the historic centre full of shops and restaurants. Continue to Palermo. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. 2 PALERMO Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services

12 We provide you a large selection of products to discover Italy Expert in fit & group travel, Carrani tours is ready to provide the best solution possible to every target. Our staff will always be at your disposal, with professional approach and passion, to suggest you the best solutions. How to properly get in touch with us through our staff COMPANY Your clients will never be alone, we ll be your eyes and hands during the trip. President & Owner Paolo Delfini General Manager Chiara Gigliotti gigliotti.c@carrani.com Carrani Tours history When Benedetto De Angelis founded Carrani Tours in 1925, he thought about a structured service of transports and guided tours in Rome, and obtained the first license as Roman bus operator for tourists in the Eternal City. SALES, PRODUCT AND HOTELS CONTRACTS Sales Manager Product Manager Zena Batocchi Letizia Cicconetti batocchi.z@carrani.com cicconetti.l@carrani.com Now, Carrani Tours is not only the first bus family company in Rome, but also one of the main DMC active in the entire Italy. Hotels Contracts Manager Simona Fulgenzi fulgenzi.s@carrani.com Official partner of the Vatican Museums, Gray Line Worldwide, Julià Tours, Ferrovie dello Stato and Hard Rock Cafè, our company works every day for the best experience of each guests. INCOMING DEPARTMENT FIT Bookings Manager & Customer Care Rosanna Mandina Reservations FIT Quotes mandina.r@carrani.com incoming@carrani.com quo@carrani.com Our Services includes: Ticketing: trains, boats, museums, attractions; Customized itineraries for groups & individuals; Italy city sightseeing; Private luxury cars; Gourmet tours, sports packages; Hotels, villas an so on. Groups & Incentive Bookings Giusy Giovannetti Daniza Memmo giovannetti.g@carrani.com memmo.d@carrani.com Working policy: In order to avoid problems with your fit reservations, we would like to remind you our policy regarding bookings and cancellations: Complaints have to be received by mail or fax within 60 days from date of the last service provided by Carrani, so we could reply in the most accurate way. Please take note that, every time you send us an /fax requesting our services, we will always reply in writting. If you request a particular htl that it is not available, we will confirm a similar option (to the requested one). In case of cancellation, we will send an /fax as confirmation of the cancellation. If you do not receive this confirmation it would means that for us the booking is still operative. So if our provider charges us no show penalites, we will charge you the same penalties. We inform all clients that rates do not includes the city tax in Florence, Rome, Venice. This tax will be paid directly form clients at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. We remind you that tax will change according to hotel category. Please kindly inform travellers before departure. All services must be paid before the pax arrival (at least 7 days before, maximum 15 days, depending on the service). ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA DEPARTMENT Accounting Manager Web & New Technologies Paolo Salvati Martin Tartara salvati.p@carrani.com tartara.m@carrani.com

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