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Swiss & the Italian Lakes

Inspiring Moments > Witness majestic scenery carved by ancient glaciers aboard the historic Bernina Express, the highest rail crossing in the Alps. > Indulge in the cosmopolitan ambience INCLUDED FEATURES of St. Moritz, a jet-set resort town. > Cruise on Lake , where golden Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary sunlight dances across azure waters. – 4 nights in St. Moritz, , at the Day 1 Depart gateway city > Stroll through beautiful botanic gardens first-class Schweizerhof St. Moritz Hotel. Day 2 Arrive in Zürich and transfer while listening to the melodies of birds on – 4 nights in Stresa, , at the first-class to hotel in St. Moritz the . Hotel La Palma. Day 3 St. Moritz | Zuoz > Wind your way over the stunning Maloja Transfers (with baggage handling) Day 4 Bernina Express | Tirano Pass, a canvas of pristine lakes and – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Day 5 St. Moritz picture-perfect villages. Land Program. Day 6 Maloja Pass | Como | Stresa > Gaze at Leonardo’s incredible “The Last Supper” during a visit to Milan. Extensive Meal Program Day 7 Borromean Islands > Discover the secrets of northern Italy’s – 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 8 Milan cuisine during a cooking lesson. including a Farewell Dinner; tea or coffee Day 9 Stresa with all meals, plus wine with dinner. > Experience two UNESCO World Day 10 Transfer to Milan airport Heritage sites. – Opportunities to sample authentic and depart for gateway city cuisine and local flavors. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. St. Moritz – Discovery excursions highlight the local Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with culture, heritage and history. activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical – Expert-led Enrichment programs expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. enhance your insight into the region. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. Alumni C amp us Abroad® – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.

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Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Piedmontese > Essential Switzerland We strive to make a positive, purposeful Kitchen. Drive into the hills to a family- impact in the communities we visit, > owned restaurant. Here, learn how to prepare Meet the People whenever possible. select dishes of regional cuisine. Then tuck > Italy’s Lake District Environmental Impact | Thoughtful into a delicious meal, complemented by choices to minimize our environmental > Golden Age of the Renaissance soul-stirring panoramas of the lake. footprint: eco-friendly transportation, Welcome to St. Moritz and Zuoz! guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less Get to know St. Moritz on a walking tour, plastic waste. which includes visits to welcoming local UNESCO World Heritage Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to shops. Embark a train for a ride to Zuoz, a support local businesses that employ and 1. Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina pretty town known for its brightly painted benefit people in the community. Curating homes and buildings, cobbled main square Landscapes, Switzerland and Italy meaningful experiences by staying in and bubbling fountains. 2. Church and Dominican Convent of intimately sized locales instead of cities Bernina Express. Wind your way from Santa Maria delle Grazie with affected by overtourism. craggy mountain peaks to palm-lined Leonardo’s “The Last Supper,” Milan Economic Impact | Community-based streets during a train ride to Tirano, Italy. tourism using expert local guides and The Bernina Express travels along one of lecturers, plus program scheduling during Europe’s most impressively engineered rail quieter, “shoulder seasons.” routes through mountain passes and villages. Savor local cuisine for lunch. The Road to Stresa. Travel over a beautiful Alpine setting through the Maloja AHI Travel Expertise Pass, past Swiss villages mirrored in glacial Passenger Service Representative | lakes. In Tremezzo, located along the shores Helps with everything from arranging flights of , board a boat for a ride to to fulfilling special requests. lakeside Bellagio and relax over lunch. Travel Director | Manages all details Continue to Como via boat, delighting in to ensure a memorable trip. scenes of bucolic shores and elegant villas. Travel information | Prepares you fully After, enjoy a scenic drive to Stresa. for your journey. Borromean Islands. Board a private boat Expert local guides and lecturers | or a cruise on to visit the Milan Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and stunning Borromean Islands. Marvel at a share their passion for their country. botanical garden on Isola Madre and soak up the charms of Isola dei Pescatori, a fishing village. Cap off your lake excursion at Isola Bella, home to a baroque palace Let us arrange your flights! and pretty gardens. AHI FlexAir | Our personalized Cultural Milan. Visit the Church of Santa air program features transfers, assistance Maria delle Grazie, home to da Vinci’s and flexibility. incredible “The Last Supper.” Step inside La Scala Museum and the Duomo, a cathedral built by artisans from across Europe. Construction began in the late 14th DATES & PRICES century in the Gothic style, but architectural elements became more grandiose as September 7-16, 2022 construction continued in the next century. From Price $4,245

Lake Como Special Savings $250

Special Price $3,995

Accommodations VAT is an additional $395 per person. Hotel Schweizerhof All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation Hotel La Palma costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $595 (limited availability). The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2022 - 2