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Day 2 Catania with fish market Certified excellence Walking tour through the fish market in Catania with local licensed guide Michelangelo is the only Italian Incoming Tour and welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Taormina Operator to be ISO 9001: 2015 certified by the independent German organization TUV Nord. Day 3 Syracuse and Nero d’Avola Visit Syracuse and wander through the narrow, winding streets of the Ortigia peninsula, the historical centre of Syracuse with Nero d’Avola wine Valued partner tasting accompanied with local delicacies Over 800 companies operate more than 5000 Included services group tours with us every year. Day 4 Etna, Taormina & pistachios • 7 x nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in Scale Mt. Etna, an active volcano, with licensed guide. Walking tour in For more details about our Terms & Conditions, well located 4* hotels Taormina and its breathtaking setting among rocks, gardens and sea: its please refer to our website • Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary most famous structure, the Greco-Roman Theatre, affords incredible views www.michelangelo.travel/us/group-tours-to-italy/terms-conditions/ out to the sea and Mt. Etna. Afterwards, typical Bronte’s pistachio tasting DISCOVER YOUR ITALIAN ANCESTRAL ROOTS (incl. arrival and departure transfers) All prices detailed are p.p. rates in € based on twin/double rooms • 1 x welcome dinner in Taormina with typical “Pasta Day 5 The Madonie European Geopark and regional flavors tasting Journeying back down through your ancestral roots to find your original Italian alla Norma style” Trip along the Southern Appennini Mountain Chain to explore the Madonie cultural heritage is the dream of thousands of people of Italian extraction all • Wine tasting with typical “Nero d’Avola” Geopark and visit to a local farmhouse with typical product tasting around the world. Michelangelo International Travel offers customised ancestral www.michelangelo.travel • Bronte’s Pistachio tasting home town visits to meet the people and experience the traditions and places Michelangelo International Travel S.r.l. Day 6 Palermo and Vucciria Market • Typical local produce sampling in Madonie mountains where it all started for your forefathers, even taking in the smallest and most Via Monte Misone, 13/b • Street food experience in Palermo market Explore Sicily’s capital Palermo with a walk through one of its lively street 38066 RIva del Garda (TN) markets and the stunning architectural treasures in the Duomo in Monreale remote parts of the country. • Traditional almond pastry sampling +39 0464 571111 | [email protected] with licensed guide and typical street food dinner • Guided tours of the fish market in Catania, Syracuse & Your contact in North America Noto, Palermo & Monreale, Etna, Taormina, Trapani & Erice ALDO CARONIA - Director of Sales & Marketing North America Day 7 Trapani and Erice with typical pastry Phone: +1 312 957 8888 | Toll Free: 888 222 5316 • Entrance fees (the Norman Palace, Salt Flat Museum) Guided walk through the beautiful old town of Trapani and its Salt flats. • Headsets for the sightseeing tours Visit the walled village of Erice, a medieval town perched on a rock. Enjoy Your contact in the UK RON HEHIR - Business Development Manager UK/Ireland a traditional almond pastry and a glass of Marsala wine from the old bakery Phone +44 1279 507111 | Mobile +44 7772 569955 Our partner hotels Day 8 Departure Follow us • Hotel Ariston in Taormina (3 nights) on Facebook and Instagram • Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa in Palermo (4 nights) www.michelangelo.travel have a look at our Gusto video The Italian specialist for group tours have a look at our www.michelangelo.travel Company video This brand has been developed with the aim of offering innovative and unique experiences for more active people. A SUCCULENT SICILY: combination of healthy exercise, Italian cuisine, delightful scenery and cultural THE GOURMET ISLAND HIKING • BIKING • E-BIKING sights CATANIA – SYRACUSE – NOTO – TAORMINA – PALERMO – MONREALE – TRAPANI – ERICE

Day 2 Catania with fish market Certified excellence Walking tour through the fish market in Catania with local licensed guide Michelangelo is the only Italian Incoming Tour and welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Taormina Operator to be ISO 9001: 2015 certified by the independent German organization TUV Nord. Day 3 Syracuse and Nero d’Avola Visit Syracuse and wander through the narrow, winding streets of the Ortigia peninsula, the historical centre of Syracuse with Nero d’Avola wine Valued partner tasting accompanied with local delicacies Over 800 companies operate more than 5000 Included services group tours with us every year. Day 4 Etna, Taormina & pistachios • 7 x nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in Scale Mt. Etna, an active volcano, with licensed guide. Walking tour in For more details about our Terms & Conditions, well located 4* hotels Taormina and its breathtaking setting among rocks, gardens and sea: its please refer to our website • Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary most famous structure, the Greco-Roman Theatre, affords incredible views www.michelangelo.travel/us/group-tours-to-italy/terms-conditions/ out to the sea and Mt. Etna. Afterwards, typical Bronte’s pistachio tasting DISCOVER YOUR ITALIAN ANCESTRAL ROOTS (incl. arrival and departure transfers) All prices detailed are p.p. rates in € based on twin/double rooms • 1 x welcome dinner in Taormina with typical “Pasta Day 5 The Madonie European Geopark and regional flavors tasting Journeying back down through your ancestral roots to find your original Italian alla Norma style” Trip along the Southern Appennini Mountain Chain to explore the Madonie cultural heritage is the dream of thousands of people of Italian extraction all • Wine tasting with typical “Nero d’Avola” Geopark and visit to a local farmhouse with typical product tasting around the world. Michelangelo International Travel offers customised ancestral www.michelangelo.travel • Bronte’s Pistachio tasting home town visits to meet the people and experience the traditions and places Michelangelo International Travel S.r.l. Day 6 Palermo and Vucciria Market • Typical local produce sampling in Madonie mountains where it all started for your forefathers, even taking in the smallest and most Via Monte Misone, 13/b • Street food experience in Palermo market Explore Sicily’s capital Palermo with a walk through one of its lively street 38066 RIva del Garda (TN) markets and the stunning architectural treasures in the Duomo in Monreale remote parts of the country. • Traditional almond pastry sampling +39 0464 571111 | [email protected] with licensed guide and typical street food dinner • Guided tours of the fish market in Catania, Syracuse & Your contact in North America Noto, Palermo & Monreale, Etna, Taormina, Trapani & Erice ALDO CARONIA - Director of Sales & Marketing North America Day 7 Trapani and Erice with typical pastry Phone: +1 312 957 8888 | Toll Free: 888 222 5316 • Entrance fees (the Norman Palace, Salt Flat Museum) Guided walk through the beautiful old town of Trapani and its Salt flats. • Headsets for the sightseeing tours Visit the walled village of Erice, a medieval town perched on a rock. Enjoy Your contact in the UK RON HEHIR - Business Development Manager UK/Ireland a traditional almond pastry and a glass of Marsala wine from the old bakery Phone +44 1279 507111 | Mobile +44 7772 569955 Our partner hotels Day 8 Departure Follow us • Hotel Ariston in Taormina (3 nights) on Facebook and Instagram • Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa in Palermo (4 nights) www.michelangelo.travel have a look at our Gusto video The Italian specialist for group tours have a look at our www.michelangelo.travel Company video THEATRE TOUR: THE ULTIMATE PILGRIMAGE THE GRAND TOUR: ITALY BEHIND THE SCENES IN ITALY’S SOUL THE ESSENCE OF ITALY VENICE – VERONA – MILAN – PARMA – TUSCANY VENICE – PADUA – ASSISI – LORETO – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO VENICE – FLORENCE – PISA – LUCCA – SIENA – ROME – POMPEII MONTECASSINO – ROME NAPLES – SORRENTO – AMALFI COAST 8 days 10 days 10 days from only from only from only € 799,- € 999,- € 999,-

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Day 2 Venice and La Fenice Theatre Day 2 Venice & St. Mark Day 2 Venice, the floating city A 2h guided walking tour takes us through the city’s immense beauty to the Boat ride to St.Mark’s Sq. and visit the city and the St. Mark’s Basilica Walking tour in the iconic lagoon city of Venice with guide, discovering the magnificent La Fenice Theatre secrets of its architecture and history Day 3 Transfer to Assisi including Sanctuary Day 3 Verona and its Arena, the Roman amphitheatre Visit to the famous La Verna Sanctuary and celebrate Mass at La Verna Chapel Day 3 Florence, the Renaissance city Experience the beauty of this city included the Arena and the AMO, the Train trip to Florence to admire the famous Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio and Opera Museum in Verona Day 4 Assisi, St. Francis and S. Maria degli Angeli the famous copy of Michelangelo’s Statue of David Tour in Assisi with visit to the Basilica St. Francis and walk up to the Day 4 Milan and La Scala Theatre Carceri Heritage. Discover the Porziuncola Church in the Basilica di Santa Day 4 Pisa & Lucca, towers and walls from the Middle Ages Included services A guided tour introduces us to this famous city and its historical buildings Included services Maria degli Angeli Included services Visit Pisa with its iconic leaning Tower and Lucca, birthplace of Puccini including La Scala Opera House and La Scala Museum Day 5 Siena, the Palio city • 9 x nights accommodation in centrally located 3*/4* hotels Day 5 Loreto, the Shrine city • 9 x nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in well • 7 x nights accommodation with International buffet Discover Siena and the scene of the famous “Palio” horserace with wine tasting Day 5 Cremona and Stradivari with daily HB arrangement (breakfast and 3-course Trip to Lanciano with stop in Loreto, walking tour and admission to the breakfast in well located 4* hotels located 4* hotels Cremona means violin and here we visit the Stradivarius museum and a dinner) Sanctuary; Mass at a Chapel in the Loreto Sanctuary • Boat ride Venice APT - St.Mark’s sq. - S. Lucia station Day 6 Rome, the Eternal city • Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary lute maker’s workshop. We also attend a short historical violin performance • Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary • Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary Full immersion in the endless beauty of Imperial and Ancient Rome, and (incl. arrival and departure transfers) (incl. arrival and departure transfers) Day 6 San Giovanni Rotondo & Father Pio (incl. departure transfers) the art of the Vatican • Guided tours in Venice, Verona, Milan, Parma, Lucca Day 6 Parma - Verdi Museum and Teatro Regio • Boat transfer Tronchetto - San Marco and return Stop in Manoppello and Mass at Volto Santo Basilica in Manoppello; nd Here we discover on a guided tour all the wonders that the former royal city • Guided tours in Padua, Venice, Assisi, Loreto, San Giovanni walking tour in San Giovanni Rotondo • 2 class train ticket from Venice to Florence • Entrance tickets as per itinerary Day 7 Pompeii, the burned city of Parma offers, including the Giuseppe Verdi National Museum. A Parma Rotondo, Montecassino, Rome • Guided tours in Venice, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, • Headsets for the sightseeing tours ham tasting will round off the day in the best way Visit the ancient city of Pompeii and its archaeological excavations with • All entrance fees as per itinerary Day 7 Monte Sant’Angelo & Montecassino Pompeii, Rome Visit St. Michael’s Cave, Montecassino, Montecassino Abbey & Museum guide en-route to Sorrento • Headsets for the sightseeing tours • Entrance fees as per itinerary Day 7 Lucca and Puccini Our partner hotels • Porterage upon arrival and departure at each hotel and Holy Mass Lucca, also known as the city of 100 churches, is the home of Puccini. • Headsets for the sightseeing tours Day 8 Amalfi Coast, the unforgettable • Hotel Bonvecchiati in Venice (2 nights) Here we experience a Puccini Opera concert in the San Giovanni Church and Day 8 Rome, Vatican & St. Peter Panoramic stops along the way and visit to a local cheese factory with Our partner hotels Mozzarella and Limoncello tasting • Hotel Bianca Maria in Milan (3 nights) visit the Puccini Museum Visit to the famous Vatican Museums & Gardens, Sistine Chapel and Our partner hotels St Peter’s Basilica. Admission to the main Basilicas in Rome • Hotel Armonia in Pontedera (2 nights) Day 8 Departure • Hotel Europa in Padova (2 nights) • Hotel Bonvecchiati in Venice (2 nights) Day 9 Naples, once you’ve seen it.. • Hotel Giotto in Assisi (2 nights) Day 9 Mass in the Catacombs • Hotel Cellai in Florence (2 nights) .. you can leave! Guided tour of the unique city center, breathe the real • Hotel La Chiave dei Trabocchi in Lanciano (1 nights) On the Appian way discover the Catacombs and celebrate a special Mass • Hotel Victoria in Rome (2 nights) Italian atmosphere • Centro di Spiritualità – San Giovanni Rotondo (1 nights) in one of them • Hotel O Sole Mio in Sant’Agata/Sorrento (3 nights) • DNB House Rome in Rome (3 nights) Day 10 Departure WE ARE OFFICIAL TICKETS SUPPLIER Day 10 Departure WE MAY ORGANIZE THE CELEBRATION OF MASS FOR THE MAIN ITALIAN THEATRES. have a look at our ADD AN OPERA EXPERIENCE TO YOUR TOUR WHENEVER YOU WISH TO INCLUDE IT IN YOUR PROGRAM Maestro video

www.michelangelo.travel www.michelangelo.travel www.michelangelo.travel THEATRE TOUR: THE ULTIMATE PILGRIMAGE THE GRAND TOUR: ITALY BEHIND THE SCENES IN ITALY’S SOUL THE ESSENCE OF ITALY VENICE – VERONA – MILAN – PARMA – TUSCANY VENICE – PADUA – ASSISI – LORETO – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO VENICE – FLORENCE – PISA – LUCCA – SIENA – ROME – POMPEII MONTECASSINO – ROME NAPLES – SORRENTO – AMALFI COAST 8 days 10 days 10 days from only from only from only € 799,- € 999,- € 999,-

Day 1 Arrival Day 1 Arrival Day 1 Arrival in Venice

Day 2 Venice and La Fenice Theatre Day 2 Venice & St. Mark Day 2 Venice, the floating city A 2h guided walking tour takes us through the city’s immense beauty to the Boat ride to St.Mark’s Sq. and visit the city and the St. Mark’s Basilica Walking tour in the iconic lagoon city of Venice with guide, discovering the magnificent La Fenice Theatre secrets of its architecture and history Day 3 Transfer to Assisi including Sanctuary Day 3 Verona and its Arena, the Roman amphitheatre Visit to the famous La Verna Sanctuary and celebrate Mass at La Verna Chapel Day 3 Florence, the Renaissance city Experience the beauty of this city included the Arena and the AMO, the Train trip to Florence to admire the famous Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio and Opera Museum in Verona Day 4 Assisi, St. Francis and S. Maria degli Angeli the famous copy of Michelangelo’s Statue of David Tour in Assisi with visit to the Basilica St. Francis and walk up to the Day 4 Milan and La Scala Theatre Carceri Heritage. Discover the Porziuncola Church in the Basilica di Santa Day 4 Pisa & Lucca, towers and walls from the Middle Ages Included services A guided tour introduces us to this famous city and its historical buildings Included services Maria degli Angeli Included services Visit Pisa with its iconic leaning Tower and Lucca, birthplace of Puccini including La Scala Opera House and La Scala Museum Day 5 Siena, the Palio city • 9 x nights accommodation in centrally located 3*/4* hotels Day 5 Loreto, the Shrine city • 9 x nights accommodation with buffet breakfast in well • 7 x nights accommodation with International buffet Discover Siena and the scene of the famous “Palio” horserace with wine tasting Day 5 Cremona and Stradivari with daily HB arrangement (breakfast and 3-course Trip to Lanciano with stop in Loreto, walking tour and admission to the breakfast in well located 4* hotels located 4* hotels Cremona means violin and here we visit the Stradivarius museum and a dinner) Sanctuary; Mass at a Chapel in the Loreto Sanctuary • Boat ride Venice APT - St.Mark’s sq. - S. Lucia station Day 6 Rome, the Eternal city • Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary lute maker’s workshop. We also attend a short historical violin performance • Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary • Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as per itinerary Full immersion in the endless beauty of Imperial and Ancient Rome, and (incl. arrival and departure transfers) (incl. arrival and departure transfers) Day 6 San Giovanni Rotondo & Father Pio the art of the Vatican • Guided tours in Venice, Verona, Milan, Parma, Lucca Day 6 Parma - Verdi Museum and Teatro Regio • Boat transfer Tronchetto - San Marco and return Stop in Manoppello and Mass at Volto Santo Basilica in Manoppello; (incl. departure transfers) nd Here we discover on a guided tour all the wonders that the former royal city • Guided tours in Padua, Venice, Assisi, Loreto, San Giovanni walking tour in San Giovanni Rotondo • 2 class train ticket from Venice to Florence • Entrance tickets as per itinerary Day 7 Pompeii, the burned city of Parma offers, including the Giuseppe Verdi National Museum. A Parma Rotondo, Montecassino, Rome • Guided tours in Venice, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, • Headsets for the sightseeing tours ham tasting will round off the day in the best way Visit the ancient city of Pompeii and its archaeological excavations with • All entrance fees as per itinerary Day 7 Monte Sant’Angelo & Montecassino Pompeii, Rome Visit St. Michael’s Cave, Montecassino, Montecassino Abbey & Museum guide en-route to Sorrento • Headsets for the sightseeing tours • Entrance fees as per itinerary Day 7 Lucca and Puccini Our partner hotels • Porterage upon arrival and departure at each hotel and Holy Mass Lucca, also known as the city of 100 churches, is the home of Puccini. • Headsets for the sightseeing tours Day 8 Amalfi Coast, the unforgettable • Hotel Bonvecchiati in Venice (2 nights) Here we experience a Puccini Opera concert in the San Giovanni Church and Day 8 Rome, Vatican & St. Peter Panoramic stops along the way and visit to a local cheese factory with Our partner hotels Mozzarella and Limoncello tasting • Hotel Bianca Maria in Milan (3 nights) visit the Puccini Museum Visit to the famous Vatican Museums & Gardens, Sistine Chapel and Our partner hotels St Peter’s Basilica. Admission to the main Basilicas in Rome • Hotel Armonia in Pontedera (2 nights) Day 8 Departure • Hotel Europa in Padova (2 nights) • Hotel Bonvecchiati in Venice (2 nights) Day 9 Naples, once you’ve seen it.. • Hotel Giotto in Assisi (2 nights) Day 9 Mass in the Catacombs • Hotel Cellai in Florence (2 nights) .. you can leave! Guided tour of the unique city center, breathe the real • Hotel La Chiave dei Trabocchi in Lanciano (1 nights) On the Appian way discover the Catacombs and celebrate a special Mass • Hotel Victoria in Rome (2 nights) Italian atmosphere • Centro di Spiritualità – San Giovanni Rotondo (1 nights) in one of them • Hotel O Sole Mio in Sant’Agata/Sorrento (3 nights) • DNB House Rome in Rome (3 nights) Day 10 Departure WE ARE OFFICIAL TICKETS SUPPLIER Day 10 Departure WE MAY ORGANIZE THE CELEBRATION OF MASS FOR THE MAIN ITALIAN THEATRES. have a look at our ADD AN OPERA EXPERIENCE TO YOUR TOUR WHENEVER YOU WISH TO INCLUDE IT IN YOUR PROGRAM Maestro video www.michelangelo.travel www.michelangelo.travel www.michelangelo.travel This brand has been developed with the aim of offering innovative and unique experiences for more active people. A SUCCULENT SICILY: combination of healthy exercise, Italian cuisine, delightful scenery and cultural THE GOURMET ISLAND HIKING • BIKING • E-BIKING sights CATANIA – SYRACUSE – NOTO – TAORMINA – PALERMO – MONREALE – TRAPANI – ERICE