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distinguished travel for more than 35 years AROUND THE Italian Lakes Lake Como u Lake Maggiore u Lake Orta o m o C e k a Villa del L re Borromean io Balbianello Bellagio Islands gg a M Stresa e k a Lake Orta L Como Sacro Monte di Orta ITALY Verona Venice Ad ri M at ic S Milan ed ea it er UNESCO World S ra ea n Heritage Site ean Air Routing September 18 to 26, 2021 Como u Borromean Islands u Stresa u Bellagio Orta San Guilio u Sacro Monte di Orta u Milan Immerse yourself in the essence of Italian life in the fabled Lake District for one full week with 1 Depart the U.S. charming accommodations in the heart of lovely 2 Milan, Italy/Como Como at the Palace Hotel. Cruise by private 3 Como boat on Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. Excursions feature Bellagio, Villa del Balbianello, 4 Lake Maggiore/Borromean Islands/Stresa Stresa, Isola Bella and the Sacro Monte di Orta. 5 Milan Visit Milan’s Duomo and Teatro alla Scala and see 6 Lake Como/Villa del Balbianello/Bellagio Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Enriching 7 Lake Orta/Orta San Giulio/Sacro Monte di Orta lectures and the exclusive Village Life® Forum with local village residents bring personal perspectives 8 Como of the region’s modern life and cultural heritage. 9 Como/Milan/Return to the U.S. Verona and Venice Post‑Program Option. Itinerary is subject to change. around the Italian Lakes Included Features* In Como, Italy reserve early! u Seven nights in the charming Approximate Early Booking pricing from Palace Hotel on the southern $3895 per person double occupancy shore of Lake Como. for land program. Air not included. u Full buffet breakfast each morning. VILLAGE LIFE® AROUND THE u Three dinners in the hotel and ITALIAN LAKES one dinner in a traditional restaurant, o Please send me/us the travel program brochure featuring northern Italian specialties. when available. u Welcome Reception. _______ ___________________________________________ Expert-Guided Excursions and Title Name (as it appears on passport) Exclusive Cultural Enrichments _________________________________________________________ u u Walking tour of Old Como. Guided tour of the fresco‑adorned Affiliation(s) chapels dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi u Lectures by a resident art historian and on Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO _______ ___________________________________________ local Como scolar. World Heritage site. Title Name (as it appears on passport) u Spectacular, full‑day scenic tour u Opportunities to explore local markets _________________________________________________________ of Lake Maggiore, featuring in Como at your own pace. Affiliation(s) a private cruise around the u Borromean Islands and time to Opportunities to savor northern Italy’s _________________________________________________________ experience Stresa’s spectacular traditional cuisine during included Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please) meals and on your own. views and tropical gardens at leisure. _________________________________________________________ u u Visit to Lake Maggiore’s Isola Bella Occasion to interact with locals and City with a walk through the gardens of the immerse yourself in Lombardy life. th u ____________ _______________________ - _____________ 17 ‑century Palazzo Borromeo. Italian language introduction. State Zip Code u Full‑day excursion to Milan to visit the world‑famous Teatro alla Scala and the Always Included ____________________________________________________ Email Address exquisite Duomo. u Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide u Visit to UNESCO World ____________________________________________________ Heritage‑designated convent of with the scheduled group transfer(s). Telephone: (Home) u Experienced, English‑speaking local Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, ____________________________________________________ for a specially arranged viewing of guides for all included excursions. Telephone: (Mobile) Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. u Gratuities to local guides and drivers on u Private boat cruise across Lake Como included excursions and transfers. Program reservations require a deposit of to medieval Bellagio, including time at u Complimentary bottled water provided $600 per person. your own pace to explore this romantic on motorcoaches during excursions. o Enclosed is my/our deposit check(s) for and most famous village on Lake Como. u Hospitality desk in the hotel. $_________ as deposit. u Specially arranged guided tour of the u Experienced Gohagan & Company Make check(s) payable to: Gohagan & Company. Italian National Trust’s magnificent o I/We authorize you to charge my/our th Program Director at your service. 18 ‑century Villa del Balbianello. deposit of $_________ to: u Complimentary use of an audio headset u o o Specially arranged Village Life® during guided excursions. Visa MasterCard Forum with local Lombardy residents. u Automatic $250,000 flight insurance u Excursion by private boat to Lake Orta’s policy for each participant ticketed on ____________________________________________________ island of San Giulio, including a visit flights by Gohagan & Company. Card Number to the 12th‑century basilica, renowned for its medieval pulpit made of _____________ black Oira marble, and a walking tour of Exp. Date Verona u Venice its beautiful medieval village. Post‑Program Option* ____________________________________________________ Signature as it appears on credit card Send to: * The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the finalized Itinerary, Included Features, Post-Program Option, tariff, terms and conditions and cancellation fees as stated in the final 2021 Village Life® around the Italian Lakes Traveling Range Riders brochure. In addition, applicable airline and administrative cancellation fees, charges for extra arrangements, etc. may Hardin‑Simmons University apply. Upon your receipt of the brochure with the terms and conditions and tariff you will be asked to select your cabin PO Box 16104 category and reconfirm your reservation(s), or you may cancel this tentative booking and receive a full refund. Abilene, TX 79698 Gohagan & Company u 209 South LaSalle Street u Suite 500 Fax: 325‑670‑1267 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446 u (800) 922-3088 Program No. 068-09/18/21-532 05/07/21‑1 VILLAGE LIFE AROUND THE ITALIAN LAKES SEPTEMBER 18 TO 26, 2021 ALL THE DETAILS!! ITINERARY* Como, Borromean Islands, Stresa, Bellagio, Sacro Monte di Orta, Milan Day Destination 1 Depart the U.S. or Canada 2 Milan, Italy/Lake Como 3 Como 4 Lake Maggiore/Borromean Islands/Stresa 5 Milan 6 Lake Como/Villa del Balbianello/Bellagio 7 Lake Orta/Orta San Giulio/Sacro Monte di Orta 8 Como 9 Como/Milan/Return to the U.S. or Canada *Itinerary subject to change. Activity Level Moderately Active HIGHLIGHTS Comprehensive Italian soggiorno (sojourn) in the fabled region that has inspired renowned writers and artists for centuries. Accommodations for seven nights in the charming PALACE HOTEL in the heart of medieval Como—just steps away from historic monuments, family-owned negozi (shops) and old- world ambiance. This small group program allows for an authentic experience of life in the Italian Lake District in the foothills of the majestic Alps. Private boat tours on Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, an undiscovered gem. Enriching lectures by local Como resident and by a resident art historian. Visit the stunning 18th-century Villa del Balbianello and gardens and time at your own pace in the renowned lake town of Bellagio. Full-day excursion to Milan featuring the impressive Duomo, the exquisite Teatro alla Scala and the UNESCO-inscribed Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, for a specially arranged viewing of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Exclusive excursion to Lake Orta featuring Orta San Giulio, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages and the 16th-century chapels atop the Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Exclusive VILLAGE LIFE® Forum featuring local residents. Verona and Venice Post-Program Option. PALACE HOTEL The ideally located, classic belle‑époque PALACE HOTEL is a delightful establishment with an ideal setting on the lungolago (lakefront promenade) overlooking Lake Como, just steps away from Como’s beautiful marble Duomo and the medieval, pedestrian-only town center. Venetian stucco artistry, Italian marble and antique furniture provide subtle touches of 19th‑century elegance throughout the hotel. Its expertly landscaped gardens are the perfect setting to admire enchanting views across Lake Como. The Garden Bar Ceccato, with its summer terrace overlooking the lake, is an excellent setting to enjoy the hotel’s renowned homemade ice cream or a cappuccino. Each of the hotel’s 94 renovated guest rooms is tastefully appointed with a private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite television, minibar and hair dryer. Meals feature fresh seasonal Italian ingredients, local specialties and international cuisine. Regional wine selections accompany dinner. The hotel staff provides exceptional service. INCLUDED FEATURES IN COMO Seven nights in the charming PALACE HOTEL on the southern shore of Lake Como. Full buffet breakfast each morning. Three dinners in the hotel and one dinner in a traditional restaurant, featuring northern Italian specialties with Italian wine. Welcome Reception. INCLUDED FEATURES EXPERT-GUIDED EXCURSIONS AND EXCLUSIVE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS Walking tour of Old Como. Enriching lectures by local Como resident and by a resident art historian. Spectacular, full-day scenic tour of Lake Maggiore, featuring