ONE OF A KIND ESCORTED GROUP TOURS
Membership limited to maximum 14 travelers A collection of 2020 Travel Experiences Bhutan & Nepal | Colombia | Israel, Petra, Egypt | Italy | New Zealand The Lakani World Tours logo is intentional in its design. The four directional points represents our experience in travel to the far corners of the world, as well as the four fundamental principles which guide each program we create.
Every Lakani World Tours program includes the best sightseeing and services that the area has to offer. While we recognize that quality does not come cheaply, we provide value through our experience and strong relationships with proven suppliers.
The Lakani team provides honest answers, objective advice and strong commitments. We also offer the usual industry assurances and safeguards: we are a registered California Seller of Travel. Naturally, references are available.
The Lakani team of seasoned industry veterans draws from their experience and their never ending quest to uncover new and unusual sights, activities and lodging to share with travelers.
We believe that attitude is everything. Service begins the first time you call us and continues throughout your entire journey. The Lakani Travel Specialists and its team of expert Tour Managers consistently endeavor to anticipate the desires and expectations of every Lakani traveler. A Letter From The President
Dear World Travelers, It is with great pleasure that we present to you our collection of Group Tours for 2020. These itineraries are crafted to meet the needs of those travelers that enjoy traveling in the company of like-minded people, some of whom form long-lasting friendships. With just 8-14 guests on each departure, you have access to luxury boutique hotels and lodges, authentic encounters with locals, travel in private planes and boats, private performances, and generally enjoy a more personalized experience. Travel through Italy’s Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, with UNESCO World Heritage Site hilltop villages, cheese and wine tastings; dinner at a medieval stone house restaurant owned by a Michelin Starred Chef, and a visit to the estate of Italian designer, Brunello Cucinelli. Step back in ancient history on a journey through Israel, Jordan, and Egypt where you explore archaeological treasures in modern-day comfort. Fly aboard private charter aircraft as you explore splendid temples, majestic mountains, and spiritual culture of India, Nepal, & Bhutan on an extraordinary journey. Discover the landscapes, art, and colonial heritage of Colombia by private charter flights, and see why the country is a top producer of quality coffee. Or take in the incredible scenery, natural wonders, Maori culture, and adventure of New Zealand on a journey using private planes to fly on a schedule that allows the flexibility to see the best of the North and South Islands. Accompanied by a Lakani Tour Manager, who acts as your personal concierge, delight in luxury accommodations, enjoy the chance to dine where and when you please on Lakani’s Signature Dine by Choice program, and you can leave your wallet at home with the all-inclusive nature of these programs. Ideal for single travelers, couples, or friends, these tours are only available in 2020 with one or two departures only. We hope you can join us. With best traveling wishes, Heidi Lakani
Sustainable Tourism
Lakani is strongly dedicated to the principles of When visiting Israel, it is clear that there is a need responsible tourism. We endeavor to protect the for water conservation and guests are encouraged to environment, economy, and the cultures of the adhere to the guidelines set by the establishments in destinations that we include in our programs. With which we stay. While traveling throughout the country that effort in mind, we choose destinations that we encounter diverse traditions and we urge travelers support sustainable tourism. For instance, New to respect all residents by being sensitive to all cultural Zealand has created a board that is dedicated to traditions. promoting sustainability in all the tourism businesses in the country and are committed to seeing all of Colombia is rich in biodiversity, with over 1500 kinds them complying by 2025. Watch for evidence of that of orchids that can’t be found anywhere else in the endeavor in the areas you visit. world, prompting many travelers to visit the country. The government is determined to see that the increase Bhutan has earned a reputation as an exclusive in tourism is sustainable and community based. and distinctive destination while ensuring long-term Therefore, they are certifying cities and towns that sustainability. This is due to the control of tourism in comply with sustainable tourism regulations to provide terms of types of trips and quantity of visitors right from wealth, productivity, and opportunities for all, while the start. Bhutan’s leaders were keenly aware that an protecting the environment and culture. You may notice unrestricted flow of tourists could negatively impact the that Bogota is becoming greener, with a bicycle path pristine environment and unique culture, so limits have throughout the city, and by closing roads to cars on been set, making this truly a special destination. Sundays.
Visit our website: www.lakani.com 1 Escorted Group Tours An all-inclusive, fully escorted and highly personalized travel experience to exotic locations perfectly describes the Lakani Group Tours. Intimate parties of no more than 14 people travel under the leadership of an experienced, knowledgeable, service- oriented Tour Manager. When Lakani says all-inclusive, we mean all-inclusive, from the time you arrive – until the last day of the tour. All sightseeing, accommodations and meals are included in the cost, except for caviar and alcohol. Bottled water, soft drinks, coffee or tea are provided with meals. And gratuities to all but the tour manager are included in the price.
Luggage One-Touch Enjoy the best that your vacation has to offer without any worries about your luggage. Lakani’s exclusive “luggage one-touch” service assures that once your luggage arrives in the first city of the journey, you won’t have to handle it again until after your departure from the last city of the tour.
Dine by Choice Touring with Lakani is personal and flexible due to opportunities like the “Dine by Choice” program. Enjoy a private dinner for two at a local eatery of your choice, join traveling companions in the hotel’s fine dining restaurant or relax in your room and order room service. Fancy breakfast in bed? It’s your vacation and you deserve the luxury of choosing your own way of dining on your Escorted Group Tour. And it’s included in the cost of your tour!
Comprehensive Sightseeing Join a Lakani Escorted Group Tour and you will never be expected to purchase optional excursions along the way. Lakani has already done the research and included the most interesting sights with entrance fees all paid for. While other tour companies leave these as options to purchase en route, Lakani includes these must-see sights in the cost of your tour.
Additionally, you have the advantage of enjoying these highlights in the company of expert English-speaking guides specially chosen for your journey.
2 Call your travel professional or Lakani at (888) 565-5554 ONE OF A KIND TRAVEL EXPERIENCE Be inspired. Indulge in an exclusive and unique opportunity. Lakani’s “One of a Kind Escorted Group Tours” celebrates special moments of each destination – with usually only one departure at the optimum travel time. Keeping in mind your valuable time, each tour is designed to give you flexibility and personalization. By traveling in private chartered aircrafts and utilizing luxurious vehicles, it allows you just the right amount of time at each site. Your journey with an intimate party of like-minded travelers and your Lakani Personal Concierge (Tour Manager) will be one you will Tour Expert Jan Moester Tour Expert John Webley remember for many years to come.
Visit our website: www.lakani.com 3 Why Lakani? After many decades of providing extraordinary journeys, the team at Lakani are consummate tour planners. With Heidi Lakani at the helm, you can be sure that your experience will be nothing less than spectacular. She has traveled around the world accompanying the most discerning travelers, learning what makes them happy and how to exceed expectations. That’s why you will find exclusive events and private visits in just about every itinerary. The small group size allows for a much more personalized vacation. You will never be nickeled and dimed. Your time is valuable, so you don’t need to worry about the details. Just enjoy the journey.
Locally Chartered Aircraft Most of the journeys in this collection of Group Tours are using privately chartered flights to take you from place to place. With the limited number of guests, it is possible to take advantage of chartering planes to allow for more flexibility and to give you more time in each destination. Chartered flights often leave from exclusive terminals, offering efficiency in departure and arrival procedures as well as less traffic getting to and from the airport. You will also enjoy the added comfort on board.
4 Call your travel professional or Lakani at (888) 565-5554 I’D RATHER LOOK BACK AT MY LIFE AND SAY “I CAN’T BELIEVE I DID THAT,” THAN SAY “I WISH I DID THAT.”
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Indulge in sumptuous luxury and fling open the curtains for views of the mountains, lakes, sea, city, or garden. With Lakani you can rest assured that the accommodations in each place have been chosen with your ultimate enjoyment and comfort in mind.
King David Hotel Kempinsi Dead Sea Movenpick Hotel Deluxe Old City View Room | Jerusalem, Israel Jr. Suite | Dead Sea, Jordan Jr. Suite | Petra, Jordan Superbly located on an elevated site, offering incomparable views of Situated on the edge of the Dead Sea with a luxury spa that Directly at the entrance to the historic city of Petra, your the Old City walls, minarets and domes. provides relaxing experiences infused with its rich minerals. accommodation are filled with Middle Eastern fabrics and textures.
Sonesta St. George Four Seasons Nile Plaza The Leela Palace Presidential Suite | Nile River, Egypt Nile View Corniche Suite | Cairo, Egypt Executive Suite | Delhi, India A relaxing cruise along the historic Nile River in luxurious Overlooking the felucca filled Nile River, just a short drive from the majestic A palatial luxury hotel, standing near the Diplomatic Enclave, Prime comfort, elegance, and design. pyramids, 12th-century citadel and the ancient Egyptian Museum. Minister’s residence, the Secretariat, and historical monuments.
Dwarika’s Hotel Taj Tashi Uma Como Jr. Suite | Kathmandu, Nepal Deluxe Suite | Thimphu, Bhutan One Bedroom Villa | Paro, Bhutan Luxurious accommodations designed to recreate a 15th-17th Enchanting Dzong architecture and classical hand-drawn Buddhist The most exclusive private villas in Bhutan, combining local century environment with authentic Nepali crafts and woodwork. murals, nestled in the heart of Thimphu Valley. artisanship with Como’s contemporary style.
Taj Swarna Four Seasons Casa Medina Casa San Carlos Lodge Executive Suite | Amritsar, India Executive Suite | Bogota, Colombia Jr. Suite | Pereira, Colombia Fusing modern design with traditional elegance that embody the Recognized as one of the finest Bogota hotels, this stately and urbane Declared World Heritage by UNESCO, Casa San Carlos is nestled best of Punjab’s iconic history, art, and culture. jewel is perfectly nestled in the Zona G (for Gastronomy.) in the Colombian Coffee Cultural Landscape.
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Experience these intimate and charming boutique hotels, which will add a unique element to your travel experience.
Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Belmond Castello Di Casole The St. Regis Florence Deluxe Room | Cartagena, Colombia Deluxe Room | Casole d’Elsa, Italy Premium Room | Florence, Italy Located in colonial Cartagena, steps from House of Gabriel Garcia Spread across 4,200 acres, this 10th-century estate is the perfect The St Regis Florence delivers old world grandeur, five-star service, Marquez and Plaza de San Diego. place to experience the wonders of rural Italy. and an exceptional location that’s literally a stone’s throw from the Arno River.
Hotel IL Pelicano Terme Di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort Sina Brufani Seaview Room | Porto Ercole, Italy Deluxe Room | Saturnia, Italy Jr. Suite | Perugia, Italy Luxury boutique hotel in Porto Ercole is a familiar romantic getaway The age-old geological formations of the southernmost part of the Tuscan Located in the center of Perugia, Sina Brufani with an ancient tradition for discerning guests all over the world on the Tuscan Coast. Maremma ensure the spring water is completely pure. in the luxury hospitality is home of royalty and celebrities since 1884.
The St. Regis Huka Lodge Wharekauhau Deluxe Room | Rome, Italy Jr. Suite | Taupo, New Zealand Cottage Suite | Palliser Bay, New Zealand The Grande Dame of Rome. Rome’s first deluxe hotel, conveniently Experience one of the top lodges in New Zealand. It has received Immerse yourself in the warmth and atmosphere of life at located in the heart of the city. many top international awards. Wharekauhau, Heaven on Earth.
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa SO Auckland Prestige Suite | Queenstown, New Zealand Club Room | Auckland, New Zealand Combining local Maori spirit with sophisticated French luxury in Inspired by New Zealand’s landscape and boasting panoramic views of its premium alpine resort of Queenstown. harbor, this beautifully designed hotel is a true architectural landmark.
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DELHI • KATHMANDU • PARO • THIMPHU • AMRITSAR March 19 – 30, 2020 | Starts/Ends: Delhi, India Accompanied by a Lakani Tour Manger, discover the fascinating and colorful cultures and beauty of the Himalayan region. Discover stunning panoramas and encounter unforgettable cultures as you step back in time to tour the Himalayan kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan. See the glory of Mount Everest on a flightseeing adventure. Visit Nepalese temples and stupas to learn about their traditions, then travel to Bhutan to experience their colorful cultural heritage. Hike to see the incredible view from the famed Tiger’s Nest. Relax and travel in true comfort aboard Stand in awe at Amritsar’s Golden Temple, the most important pilgrimage our chartered aircraft, and have all site of Sikhism. of your needs taken care of by your dedicated flight crew. Tour Cost $48,995 per person, double occupancy Single accommodations supplement $8,475
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Stupa in Kathmandu Mt. Everest Golden Temple, Amritsar 2020 NEPAL & BHUTAN DELHI, INDIA PARO, BHUTAN by Charter Aircraft MAR. 19 , 2020 LEELA PALACE NEW DELHI MAR. 25 & 26, 2020 UMA BY COMO PARO Arrive in Delhi where you will be met and transferred to your luxury Drive through the high mountain countryside to Paro, enroute visiting hotel. the incredible cultural collections at the National Museum. Hike to the sacred and awe-inspiring Taktshang Monastery, ‘Tigers Nest,’ a jewel KATHMANDU, NEPAL overlooking the Paro Valley. Enjoy a lesson in archery, the national MAR. 20, 21 & 22, 2020 DWARIKA’S HOTEL sport, and experience a blessing by the Chief Monk at Kyichu Lhakhang Today we board our private charter plane to the Himalayan wonder Temple. Delight in a colorful Bhutanese Folk Dance performance. of Kathmandu in Nepal. Flight-see around Mount Everest and meet a noted mountaineer who conquered the climb. Visit Nepalese holy sites AMRITSAR, INDIA including the amazing Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, MAR. 27 & 28, 2020 TAJ SWARNA Boudhanath Stupa and more. Fly in our charter aircraft to northern India and the mystical city of Amritsar. Bask in the glory of the massive Golden Temple – THIMPHU, BHUTAN famed Sikh pilgrimage site. The pure gold leaf dome glows in the MAR. 23 & 24, 2020 TAJ TASHI morning sun and is reflected in the holy waters of the temple pool. Fly by private charter to the magical Kingdom of Bhutan, where success is measured in happiness. Tour the enriching National DELHI, INDIA & DEPART HOME Memorial Chorten, beautiful Tashichho Dzong medieval fortress, MAR. 29 - 30, 2020 LEELA PALACE NEW DELHI Buddhist monasteries, and Dzongs. Visit the renowned School of Arts Return to Delhi by charter aircraft for an afternoon at leisure before and Crafts to watch students create Bhutanese masterpieces on cloth. boarding your late evening flight home or to your next destination.
8 Call your travel professional or Lakani at (888) 565-5554 Visit our website: www.lakani.com 9 Israel – Jordan – Egypt with Nile Cruise By Charter Aircraft | A 15-Day Journey of the Holy Land Mar. 2 – 16, 2020 & Oct. 12 – 26, 2020 | Begins: Tel Aviv, Israel Ends: Cairo, Egypt
Step back in history as you follow the trails of the ancient Jews, Romans, Nabaeteans, and Egyptians on this fascinating tour of the Middle East. Accompanied by an expert Lakani Tour Manager, explore archaeological treasures, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and uncover historic cultures of Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Visit old churches, stunning temples, and ancient cities. Take a dip in the Dead Sea and spend a day in the impressive Red Rose City, known as Petra. Cruise the Nile and become immersed in tales of ancient Egyptian Kings and Queens. Much like the ancient pharaohs, your memories of this journey will be eternal. Tour Cost: $38,795 per person, double occupancy Single accommodations supplement: $6,950
10 Call your travel professional or Lakani at (888) 565-5554 JERUSALEM, ISRAEL MAR. 2, 3, 4 & 5 | OCT. 12, 13, 14 & 15 King David Hotel
Arrive Tel Aviv where you will be met by your VIP greeter, assisted through immigration and baggage claim, and transferred to your luxury hotel in Jerusalem. Gather together for a welcome cocktail party to meet fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Manager.
Explore the wondrous jewels of Jerusalem and its surroundings. Travel up the scenic coast to Caesarea, the 2000-year-old ancient city built to honor Augustus Caesar, and the harbor from which St. Paul was said to have been taken prisoner to Rome – spurring the spread of Christianity. See a wealth of Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Crusader ruins in the area. Continue to Haifa and take Western Wall, Jerusalem in stunning views from Mount Carmel. Visit the prominent Bahai Shrine with its impressive gardens, and peaceful Stella Maris Monastery.
Venture to the desert caves of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, on the northern shore of the Dead Sea. Take the cable car up Masada – an UNESCO World Heritage Site – where the last stronghold of the Jews during the First Jewish-Roman War in the 1st Century AD was located. Tour the archaeological remains on the plateau and capture panoramic views of the desert below.
Take an excursion to the village of Ein Karem to visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Basilica of the Visitation. Continue to Bethlehem to tour the Church of the Nativity, built by Constantine in the 4th Century over the cave traditionally considered to be the birthplace of Jesus.
Bahai Gardens & Shrine, Mount Carmel
Masada - The Ancient Fortification
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Rock formation at Wadi Rum
The Treasury at Petra
DEAD SEA, JORDAN PETRA, JORDAN MAR. 6 | OCT. 16 MAR. 7 & 8 | OCT. 17 & 18 Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Movenpick Resort Petra Depart Jerusalem this morning and travel overland to Jordan Enjoy the morning at leisure for a dip in the salty Dead Sea via the Allenby Bridge. Visit the city of Madaba and step and perhaps a swim in the infinity pool. After lunch, depart inside the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George to find the for the Red Rose City of Petra. Your hotel is just steps away 6th-century mosaic map of ancient Holy Land covering the floor from the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend a whole day of the church. Discover more Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics exploring the ancient Nabataean capital. Enter the city through in the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Umm ar-Rasas. the East Siq that leads to the remarkable Treasury. See Mount Nebo, where Moses climbed to survey the Promised Land. Arrive at your accommodation at a luxury resort on the On departure from Petra, you will drive into the desert to shore of the Dead Sea for an overnight. Wadi Rum and explore the area aboard a Bedouin 4x4 jeep. Virtually untouched, Wadi Rum is a stupendous, timeless place, where a maze of monolithic rock formations rises from the desert floor. The area has been the setting for many films since Lawrence of Arabia was filmed on location here over 50 years ago. Continue to Aqaba for your private charter flight to Luxor, Egypt.
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Felucca ride in Aswan The Great Pyramids of Giza Tomb of Queen Nefertari
LUXOR, EGYPT ABU SIMBEL/CAIRO, EGYPT MAR. 9, 10, 11 & 12 | OCT. 19, 20, 21 & 22 MAR. 13, 14 & 15 | OCT. 23, 24 & 25 Sonesta St. George I Cruise Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Arrive Luxor by your charter flight from Aqaba, Jordan where Disembark the cruise in Aswan and board your charter flight to you will be transferred to your Presidential Suite aboard the Abu Simbel, where you will see the 3,300 year-old temple of marvelous Nile River cruise. In the afternoon we will have a Ramses II, dedicated to the sun god, Ra. It is considered one of private visit to the tomb of Queen Nefertari, one of Egypt’s the most phenomenal engineering feats in ancient Egypt. After most beautiful tombs which has been off limits for years. The your visit, board the charter flight to Cairo. wall decorations in the tomb of the first Great Royal wife, Nefertari are simply stunning. Admire the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy the Sound and Light show at the pyramids from the premiere Discover ancient Thebes in Luxor and walk the burial grounds seating area. View some of the treasures of the Tutankhamun of the Valley of the Kings and Queens. En route to Aswan, visit collection at the Egyptian Museum, as well as its Mummy Horus Temple in Edfu, and the Temple of Sobek and Horus Room. Wander through the narrow alleyways of the Khan El in Kom Ombo. Once in Aswan, visit the High Dam and the Khalili Bazaar. Reminisce with fellow travelers and your Tour Philae Temple. Sail in a traditional felucca to Kitchener’s Island Manager at a festive farewell party. Botanical Gardens. MAR. 16 | OCT. 26 DEPART HOME Bid farewell to the Middle East as you transfer to the airport for your onward or homeward bound flight.
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2020 COLOMBIA by Charter Aircraft Bogota • Coffee Region • Medellin • Cartagena Aug 15 – 23, 2020 Begins: Bogota, Colombia Ends: Cartagena, Colombia
Delve into the history, art, lifestyle, and biodiversity of Colombia, inhabited since 12,000 BCE and now the 2nd most populated and the 4th largest country in South America. Trace the colonial history, discover the modern art of Fernando Botero and the incredible graffiti art of Medellin, and learn about the biodiversity that Colombia enjoys as you travel by private charter plane from the capital of Bogota to the coffee plantations on the slopes of the Andes, to the Caribbean port city of Cartagena. Why does Colombia produce some of the best coffee in the world, and what is its affect on the economy and life of its people? You’ll come to understand this and much more on this fascinating adventure in Colombia.
Tour price is $18,795 per person, double occupancy Single accommodations supplement $4290
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Art Graffiti, Medellin Coffee Farmer Women of Colombia by Charter Aircraft 2020 COLOMBIA BOGOTA, COLOMBIA MEDELLIN & CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA & DEPART HOME AUG. 15, 16 & 17, 2020 FOUR SEASONS CASA MEDINA AUG. 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2020 HOTEL SOFITEL LEGEND SANTA CLARA Arrive Bogota where you will be met by your VIP greeter and transferred Fly aboard a charter plane to Medellin. Experience an authentic tour to your luxury hotel just steps from the “Zona Gourmet.” Gather together through the Street Art area, accompanied by a graffiti artist who will for a welcome cocktail and dinner party to meet fellow travelers relate the stories and history of the neighborhood. After lunch continue and your Lakani Tour Manager. Explore Bogota’s historic center, La to Cartagena and our beautiful hotel. Candelaria, where you will be led on a tour of the Gold Museum by a professional curator, admire the art in the Botero Gallery, and visit Ascend Mount Popa to visit the hilltop convent and cloister. The historic the Presidential Palace. Enjoy lunch on the beautiful Monserrate hilltop. complex dates to 1607 and from there you can enjoy magnificent views Sample exotic fruits at the Paloquemao Market. Venture northeast of of the city below. Explore the 16th-century Fortress of San Felipe. In the the city to Zipaquira to see the fascinating underground Salt Cathedral, afternoon relax and enjoy rum and chocolate tasting before touring this carved into the halite tunnels of a salt mine. historic city by horse and carriage.
PEREIRA, COLOMBIA Delight in a full-day private island-hopping experience. Board a private AUG. 18 & 19, 2020 CASA SAN CARLOS LODGE boat decked out with snorkeling equipment, snacks, drinks and lunch. It Board your charter flight bound for Pereira, in the coffee-growing is a Natural National Park of Colombia, founded to protect one of the region which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the most important coral reefs of the Colombian Caribbean coast. Return coffee process and then experience a tasting at Hacienda Venecia. to the mainland and reminisce with fellow travelers at a festive farewell Take a full-day tour to Filandia and Salento, traditional coffee towns dinner party. Transfer to the airport for your onward or homeward near the scenic Cocora Valley. Drive into the valley and delight in a bound flight. picnic lunch.
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2020 TUSCANY AND UMBRIA ITALY Florence • Siena • Casole d’Elsa • Pienza • Bolgheri Porto Ercole • Saturnia • Orvieto • Perugia • Assisi • Rome
October 4 – 15, 2020 | Begins: Florence, Italy Ends: Rome, Italy
Join your Lakani Tour Manager on a fascinating journey through the Italian hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria. Uncover Etruscan history and Romanesque architecture; sample regional cheese and wine; indulge in gourmet cuisine; marvel at stunning panoramas of the countryside; and visit off the beaten path villages with their own unique culture and history. Luxuriate in idyllic hotels with fabulous views and ideal locations. Travel in seamless comfort without a care in the world and just enjoy these unforgettable gems of Italy!
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Streets of Assisi Tuscan cowboy Hot springs at Saturnia
FLORENCE & CASOLE D’ELSA, ITALY SATURNIA OCTOBER 4, 5 & 6, 2020 THE ST. REGIS/BELMOND OCTOBER 9 & 10, 2020 HOTEL TERME DI SATURNIA CASTELLO DI CASOLE Drive inland to Pitigliano and see its ancient Etruscan remains. Discover Arrive Florence where you will be met by your VIP greeter and Romanesque churches and buildings in the small town of Sovana. transferred to your splendid hotel. Gather together for a welcome Arrive in Saturnia in time to enjoy the natural hot springs, for which dinner party to meet fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Manager. the area is known. Dine in a celebrated medieval village stone house restaurant. Take an excursion to historic Tuscania. Drive into the picturesque Tuscan countryside to the charming hill town of Siena. Explore the historic center, which is a UNESCO World PERUGIA Heritage Site. Continue to Casole d’Elsa and your enchanting hotel. OCTOBER 11, 12 & 13, 2020 SINA BRUFANI Take a morning excursion into the Val d’Orsia, inscribed into the Visit the Umbrian town of Orvieto, sitting majestically high above the UNESCO World Heritage Site list for its scenic beauty. Walk through valley on a volcanic stone cliff. Embark on a morning tour of UNESCO Pienza, and stop at a local farm to taste “Cacio di Pienza,” one of the World Heritage Site of Assisi. Marvel at the striking Renaissance fresco best Pecorino cheeses in Italy. by Pinturicchio in Spello and discover the luxury fashion brand of Brunello Cucinelli. PORTO ERCOLE October 7 & 8, 2020 HOTEL IL PELICANO ROME/DEPART Travel to the village of Bolgheri, known for its red Bordeaux-style wines. OCTOBER 14 – 15, 2020 THE ST. REGIS ROME Tour the historic center on foot, then indulge in a tasting of the famous Admire the Umbrian vistas en route to Rome, arriving in time for lunch at Sassicaia wine with lunch. Witness the horsemanship of the Butteri Pincio Terrace. Capture views of the city from Gianicolo Hill, Aventine (Tuscan cowboys) known for their unsurpassed riding ability. Hill, and from the top of Vittoria Emanuel monument. Reminisce with fellow travelers at a festive farewell party.
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2020 NEW ZEALAND by Charter Aircraft Auckland • Taupo • Wellington • Queenstown Nov. 8 – 17, 2020 | Begins: Auckland, NZ Ends: Queenstown, NZ
Discover the diverse scenic wonders and unique culture of the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Travel by private charter on a schedule designed to make the most of each destination. Scenic coastlines, wondrous lakes, rushing rivers, idyllic fjords, spectacular mountains and glaciers seem to be around every corner. Enjoy an authentic encounter with Maori people who welcome you into their family, immerse yourself in a working farm dating back to the mid-1800’s, and indulge in a little wine tasting too. If it’s adventure you love, then take the plunge on a bungy jump or just watch, if you prefer. You’ll have plenty of fabulous memories of New Zealand to take home with you.
Tour price is $29,795 per person, double occupancy Single accommodations supplement $5,850
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND NOV. 7, 8 & 9, 2020 (Includes Night of Nov. 7 for immediate check-in) SO HOTEL Arrive Auckland airport where you will be met by your VIP greeter and transferred to your luxury hotel. The night before has been reserved for immediate check-in. Gather for a welcome cocktail and dinner party with fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Manager.
Learn why Auckland is referred to as the “City of Sails” as you explore the sprawling metropolis. Stop at Bastion Point for magnificent views across the Scenic New Zealand harbor and city. Visit One Tree Hill and Cornwall Park where you can see remnants of a Maori fortification.
Board a ferry bound for Waiheke Island, renowned for its world class wineries. 2020 NEW ZEALAND by Charter Aircraft Tour the island’s isolated bays and inlets; vineyard to sample its wines and also New Zealand’s own: Sheep enjoy olive oil tasting at a grower’s estate.
HOBBITON/TAUPO, NEW ZEALAND Nov. 10 &11, 2020 HUKA LODGE Depart Auckland and take a scenic drive past meadows and farmland to Hobbiton, where you’ll step into the movie location of “The Lord of the Rings”. A guide leads you around the 12-acre set where you see the Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the world-famous Green Dragon Inn. Leave the lush pastures of the Shire and continue to Taupo, and your elegant lodge on the bank of the Waikato River.
Venture on an unforgettable excursion to Lake Rotoiti, where you will be welcomed to a spiritual home of the local Maori people. After they greet you in the traditional way, you’ll be considered one of the family. Spend time in the Maori Performers Ancestral House, talking with locals and learning the rich history of the tribe. Witness the Maori art of flax weaving and carving, then help prepare the traditional hangi meal, cooked in a ground oven.
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QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND NOV. 14, 15 & 16, 2020 SOFITEL QUEENSTOWN HOTEL & SPA Transfer to the airport for your charter flight to the South Island. Arrive Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and transfer to your luxury hotel in the heart of the city.
Visit the Kawarau Bungy Center, the home of the world’s first commercial bungy jump. Browse charming Arrowtown, then embark on a thrill-packed trip on the Shotover River, traveling deep into the canyon on a jet boat.
Shotover Jet boat ride Board your helicopter and take off on a fabulous excursion across the lake, passing awe-inspiring ice shelves, and then landing on one of the stunning glaciers. Continue to Milford Sound via Fjordland National Park, flying past hidden valleys, PALLISER BAY, NEW ZEALAND waterfalls and alpine lakes. Land on the Fjordland Jewel and NOV. 12 & 13, 2020 settle in for a fabulous lunch cruise through the fjords. Admire WHAREKAUHAU LODGE PALLISER BAY the magnificent scenery and spot wildlife, such as seals, Fly south aboard a charter plane to Wellington. See the dolphins, and penguins. Return to Queenstown by helicopter landmarks of the city, including Oriental Bay, Mount Victoria, and in the evening reminisce with fellow travelers at a festive The Beehive, Old St. Paul’s Church, and ride on Wellington’s farewell dinner party. historic Cable Car. Drive to your cottage suite accommodations on the vast estate of Wharekauhau Farm, with dramatic vistas NOV. 17 DEPART HOME of Palliser Bay. Take a guided tour of the fascinating sheep Bid farewell to New Zealand as you transfer to the airport for station in a comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicle. See sheep your onward or homeward bound flight. shearing demonstrations and witness the sheep dogs in action.
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Reservations and Payments: Deposits and payments for our Select Escorted Group Tours vary Unused Services: Refunds will not be made for any missed/unused services or meals according to the individual itinerary. We may require a non-refundable planning fee that will Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited at group meals, on buses and during all group activities. automatically be credited to your final payment. Exact deposits and final payment instructions will be mailed for each program at booking time. Payments may be made by check, wire transfer, American Airfares: International air is not included and therefore Lakani is not responsible for any air ticket Express, VISA or MasterCard. Each journey will have their own terms and conditions and will be sent cancellation fees due to itinerary or departure changes or cancellation. out at time of booking with the detailed itinerary. Airline Baggage Regulations: Each airline has its own rules regarding baggage allowance. Number, Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in size and weight limitations of suitcases can vary by airline, class of service and frequent flier status. writing. Cancellation fees are applicable to land, charter air, single supplement and extensions of any It is recommended that all travelers check with the individual airlines and/or their websites for up to extra services. Any other special policies will be advised at time of booking. date information. Luggage exceeding the maximum restrictions is subject to expensive overage fees or is at risk of being left behind. Luggage allowance may be restricted within a country by regional Journeys that do not include Chartered Aircraft: airlines or air charter companies. Please refer to your final credentials for those restrictions. 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Single supplements policies of the insurance carrier. Lakani will only reimburse according to this cancellation policy. apply for each journey for those requiring single accommodations and will be quoted at time of We will not be responsible for any amounts not covered by or denied by the Travel Protection provider. booking. Lakani reserves the right to substitute hotels for those named in the brochure when Health & Inoculations: Inoculation requirements and recommendations often change, therefore we necessary. strongly recommend that you contact your personal physician, local Health Department, or the Center Meals: Three meals per day on an a la carte and DINE BY CHOICE basis, wherever available and for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, and advise them of the international destinations you will be practical. Lakani Dine by Choice allows flexible dining in restaurants of the travelers’ choosing. visiting. 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