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2 | Tel +39 0183 548 1 - Fax: +39 0183 548 222 - [email protected] Index Lombardia, Lago Maggiore Team [email protected] Piemonte, Lucia Who is taking care +39 0183 548 413 Liguria & Côte d’Azur of your groups Noemi [email protected] +39 0183 548 412 Marta Pag. 12 - 13 Trentino, Veneto, +39 0183 548 202 Friuli Venezia Giulia, TrTrentinoentino AAltolto Adige Patrizia LombardiaLago di Garda +39 0183 548Aosta 208 Friuli [email protected] Lombardia Pag. 4 - 11 Veneziaia Giulia Federica Veneto +39 0183 548 511 Piemonte Maria Luisa +39 0183 548 510 Pag. 14 - 15 Côte d’Azur Liguria Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna, Toscana Toscana, Marche, Umbria

Marche [email protected]

Umbria Monica +39 0183 548 313

Corsica Anne +39 0183 548 321 Sardegna & Corsica Pag. 16 - 20 Lazio [email protected] AbAbruzzobruzzo Veronica +39 0183 548 316 Molise

Jacopo Puglia +39 0183 548 310 Sardegna Lazio Campania Rita [email protected] +39 0183 548 312 Graziano +39 0183 548 611 Pag. 24 Basilicata Laura +39 0183 548 612 Pag. 21 - 23 Calabria Abruzzo, Molise, Campania Sales Puglia, Calabria & Sicilia, Tour Italien [email protected] [email protected] Vittoria +39 0183 548 206 Fabiola Sicilia +39 0183 548 201 Jolanda +39 0183 548 205 Pag. 24 - 43 | 3 Piemonte

Enjoy Piedmont and Liguria Liguria and Piedmont, so close and yet so apart with their culture, lifestyle and culinary specialties. Liguria: a narrow coastal strip with amazing sea vegetation, colorful houses perched on the slopes that re- mind us how the seamen on the way home recognized their houses thanks to the color of the facade. Piedmont, a locked treasure which has started to show its full beauty only in recent years, with a medieval atmosphere. Home to the Savoy family with its castles, wine estates, the typical local specialties such as cheese, truffl es and more, Piedmont uncloses with discretion to visitors from all over the world. great wines from Piedmont such as Barolo, Barbaresco located in an enchanting natural bay, its harbor being a Tour includes and Dolcetto d 'Alba. Return to the hotel and dinner. favourite stop for luxury yachts and international jet set. Day 3 Half day guided tour in Turin - In the morn- Return to the hotel and dinner • 4 Nights HB in a good 3  hotel in Acqui ing we admire the center of Turin on a city sightseeing. Day 5 Departure for the return journey. Terme The capital of the region Piedmont is not only an indus- trial city, but also the Italian capital of Baroque style and • 1 Full day tour guide Alba & Langhe with has so many attractions that you simply must have been Caffè Al Bicerin - Turin wine tasting and lunch there once in your life. When they built the impressive • 1 Wine tasting with snack baroque palaces, that make the old town a true open- air museum of this magnifi cent architectural style, Turin • 1 Half-day guided tour Turin (about 3 hours) Day 3 had, however, only about 50,000 inhabitants, but it was • 1 Bicerin tasting the residence of the powerful Duke of Savoy and, where • 1 Full day tour guide Sestri Levante, Santa the royal family resides, the nobility obviously wants to Margherita and Portofi no show its power with magnifi cent palaces and prove its • 1 Boat ride Santa Margherita - Portofi no and sense of beauty, art and culture. The afternoon is at lei- back sure. Return to the hotel and dinner. • Day 4 Full day tour guide Sestri Levante with Package price per person 5 days Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofi no - Breakfast and departure for Sestri Levante. The charming village from € 259 of Sestri Levante is located on the Ligurian "Riviera di Le- vante" between the exclusive Portofi no and the Cinque Founded 1763, Turin. Imagine yourself in the mid- Day 1 Arrival at the hotel, check-in and dinner. Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sestri Levante is fa- 1800s...you are basking in the aromas that envel- Day 2 Full day guided tour in Alba & Langhe, wine mous for its two bays, which accompany the visitors on op you... Take a seat at the very same table where tasting and snack - Alba is the capital of the Langhe, their way to the peninsula of Sestri Levante, right and Cavour sat... Order a bicerin and savour its bitter- and has awesome spots dating back to the Middle Age. left: the Baia delle Favole (Bay of Fairy Tales), named in sweet fl avour of chocolate, coff ee and cream. This, It's called the city of "hundred towers" with many beau- honor of the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, and and only this is the bicerin, a drink that has come tiful buildings, evidence of ancient and modern art. the smaller Baia del Silenzio (Bay of Silence).We continue to represent Turin, created here, on the site with Moreover, here there is the famous Saturday market, to Santa Margherita Ligure, elegant seaside resort with the same name. It's a place where the art of tast- which has become the traditional "Truffl e Fair". Sight- a beautiful promenade and the exclusive marina. From ing has made its mark in history. Cross the thresh- seeing of Alba and then drive through the famous Barolo Santa Margherita we take the boat to the secluded bay old of the Caff è Al Bicerin and discover the warm area, which, thanks to its wines, its castles, gastronomy, of Portofi no, admiring on the way the most elegant coast elegant ambience of this petite locale, exactly as the white truffl e and the beautiful scenery, enjoys inter- strip in Italy. Cape Portofi no is a headland that is covered it was 200 years ago. This is an unforgettable ex- national fame. The afternoon is dedicated to the visit with olive trees and Aleppo pines. The wonderful na- perience and a must for all those who love the art of one of the wineries in this area, with a tasting of the ture of Cape Portofi no is a natural reserve. Portofi no is of tasting. Now as it was before.

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Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto are only some of the names of the many important wines from Piedmont that are well-known all over the world. A refi ned tour on the trail of the work, passion and devotion hidden in every bottle of these precious wines. Hillsides studded with vineyards provide the striking background for this tour, which takes us on a journey in pursuit of wine and the many other delicious local products from the Langhe and Monferrato that you will not be able to resist tak- ing home with you. of vineyards, farms, castles and fortresses which makes for a truly unforgettable experience. In the morning, Tour includes a visit to Alba, the city of one hundred towers and the Cookery Course heart of truffl e territory. The afternoon will be spent dis- featuring dishes • 4 Nights in B&B in a 4 Hotel in the covering the hazelnuts of Piedmont with a visit to a rural from Piedmont Alessandria area production with its crops. Buff et tasting session with hazelnuts and home-made cakes: "Nocciola IGP Tonda Tip • Large buff et breakfast with a wide selection Gentile delle Langhe". Roasted hazelnuts, hazelnuts • 3 Dinners at the hotel, based on a 3-course covered in chocolate (from October to March), hazelnut menu cakes and biscuits produced locally. Dinner in the hotel • 1 Dinner in a rustic restaurant with tasting of and overnight accommodation. 6 wines Day 3 After a large breakfast in the hotel we set off to discover Monferrato, another vine-clad area of Piedmont, • Full day guided tour to Alba and Langhe region to immerse ourselves in the tasty, striking atmosphere of • Visit to a hazelnut plantation with a short the Canelli wine cellar, also known as the "Underground tasting session Cathedral" and taste the sparkling wine made there us- ing the traditional production method from Piedmont. Learn the most traditional recipes of cooks from • Visit to a nougat factory, whit sparkling wine Stop at a traditional distillery nearby with an opportu- tasting Piedmont in a triumph of taste garnished with nity to taste grappa. Dinner at a family restaurant in the stories and fun. Followed by dinner with all the • Full day guided tour to Monferrato, Canelli, countryside with wine tasting. Return to the hotel and participants and tasting of a large selection of tour of a distillery with a chance to taste overnight accommodation. wines. grappa Day 4 After a large breakfast in the hotel we leave on a guided tour that takes us to Casale Monferrato • Full day guided tour of Casale and visit to a where we can admire the Cathedral, the monuments Castello Grinzane rice plantation from the Renaissance and one of the most beautiful Cavour • Lunch at a rice plantation synagogues in Europe. We then continue until we reach Tip Desana, the rice centre of Piedmont. Visit to a rice fi eld Package price per person 5 days with lunch. Excellent rice is grown in the farm, such as Carnaroli, Baldo, Vialone Nano and Balilla. After the visit, from € 289 an obligatory traditional Risotto is on the menu to keep our appetites at bay. Dinner in the hotel and overnight Day 1 Arrival and settling into hotel in the Alessan- accommodation. dria area for 4 nights. Dinner and overnight accommoda- Day 5 Departure for the return trip. tion. . Day 2 Alba, Langhe - The fi rst stop on this tour is the famous Langhe, the extraordinary hillside landscape full 4-course dinner accompanied by wine in the spec- tacular Grinzane-Cavour castle in a truly princely atmosphere.

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Activity at the garden centre

Countryside and culture Day 3 of the Riviera A journey to discover the many and fascinating aspects of the Italian Riviera and the French Riviera, luxuriant gardens with lemon trees and aromatic herbs, hills covered in olive tree groves. The famous focaccia of Pieve di Teco; the scent of olive oil and the love of the inhabitants for their area. After having gathered Mediterranean aromatic plants together, you will be able to create a paste "Focaccia" (weekly market every Tuesday). You will move of mixed fl avours using a pestle and mortar. As a Tour includes on to Albenga which, thanks to its numerous towers, has taste of the Mediterranean Sea to use in your fa- kept its medieval charm. After the visit, you will come to vourite recipes! • 4 Nights HB, 4 hotel on the Riviera dei Fiori an olive-oil mill in the Albenga area for a tasting involv- ing typical Ligurian specialities. • Full day tour escort for "Villas and Gardens" Riviera of the Palms - Day 3 Flowers and spices - Departure after breakfast The Hellebore Gardens • Full day tour escort trip for "Hinterland of for Capo Mortola and a guided tour or the Hanbury Gar- fl avours", the opportunity to buy typical dens. The gardens date back to 1867 when Sir Thomas products in Pieve di Teco (possible at the Hanbury designed this masterpiece, with breath-taking weekly market on Tuesdays) views of the sea. You will then visit the garden centre to • Visit to an olive-oil mill with a tasting of oil get to know the typical plants of Liguria. Accompanied and typical Ligurian products by an expert, you will visit the greenhouses there the lemon trees are grown and the visit will end with a tast- Tip • Full day tour escort for "Flowers and Spices" ing of a very special, delicious bitter orange marmalade. • Visit to a garden centre, citrus greenhouses Lastly, there will be a short group activity. Typical cottage garden (with gardens, vegetables The villas - Breakfast in the hotel. The day will and tasting of unusual marmalades Day 4 and fruit) surrounded by high stone walls, with a • Activity at the garden centre "How to prepare be devoted to discovering the Principality of Monaco well established collection of hellebores, started aromatic salt" with a visit to the ancient town and the royal residence 44 years ago and containing more than 350 dif- built on the Rock of Monaco. The visit to the palace is a • Entrance to the Hanbury Gardens ferent types which provide a splendid show when journey back in time through the centuries, from the they are in bloom in the winter. A new experience, • Entrance to the Prince's Palace of Monaco Renaissance to the Napoleonic era. The imposing spi- explained by the actual grower (February-March). • Entrance to the Ephrussi-de-Rothschild Villa ral staircase leading to the state apartments, the 16th and Gardens with an audio guide century frescoes decorating the rooms and the choir Cap Ferrat - Villa room enchant guests and visitors alike. Onwards in the • Ephrussie de Rotschild Package price per person 5 days early afternoon towards St. Jean Cap Ferrat, to visit the Ephrussi-de-Rothschild Villa with its seven hectares of enchanting gardens with an audio guide. The park in- from € 239 cludes the French Garden, with musical fountains and a temple o love, the Spanish Garden, the Florentine Day 1 Arrival at the Italian Riviera, check into hotel, Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Rose Garden, the Day 4 dinner and overnight stay. favourite of Baroness Ephrussi. Day 2 The hinterland of fl avours - Departure after Day 5 Breakfast and departure for the return journey. In the splendour of the Cap Ferrat countryside, in breakfast for Val d'Arroscia in the direction of Pieve di 1905 the Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild Teco: an old settlement with an enchanting Augustin- chose the Italian style palace to house her private ian convent. Together with an expert guide, you will art collection (mosaics, Flemish tapestries, por- discover the traditional bakeries where the typical black celain and furniture), which contains more than bread of Pieve di Teco is baked, together with the famous 5000 pieces. From the magnifi cent gardens there is a view of the house overlooking the sea and the bays of Villefranche and Beaulieu. 6 | Contact: Marta & Patrizia • +39 0183 548 202 • [email protected] Liguria

Genoa, Pesto & Portofi no Tourists often reserve Genoa a short visit, almost distracted, however this Mediterranean city deserves much more attention. Beginning with the amazing Rolli palaces and ending with the most famous dish of the Genoese gastro- nomic tradition, the pesto, that can be tasted at Frank Sinatra's favourite restaurant, this tour has delighted so far hundreds of participants. It 'a great program for groups with medium-high standards that do not like the hit and run. Day 1 Arrival, accommodation in the rooms and din- Tour includes ner at the hotel. Palazzi dei Rolli Day 2 Let's start with our guide to discover the histor- • 4 Nights BB with breakfast buff et at a 4 ical center of Genoa and the impressive Palazzi dei Rolli, hotel in Genoa included in 2006 by UNESCO in the World Heritage List. Tip Stately mansions in Renaissance and Baroque style, the • 3 Dinners at the hotel with 3-course menu Rolli Palaces represented the power and wealth of Genoa • 1 Assistance upon arrival, in the eyes of the world. Return to hotel and dinner. • 1 Full day guided tour of Genoa and the Day 3 Departure for Santa Margherita Ligure to Palazzi dei Rolli embark on a private boat that will lead us to Portofi no, a • 1 Admission to Palazzo Rosso, Bianco and former fi shing village which is now one of the most ex- clusive spots in Italy, and then to San Fruttuoso - small Tursi and panoramic terrace and secluded seaside village. If you prefer, you can make • 1 Sightseeing tour of Genoa 45 minutes on a a light trekking from Santa Margherita to Portofi no. open bus for exclusive use Optional, big buff et on board with local specialties, cold Stately mansions in Renaissance and Baroque drinks, beer and Prosecco! The boat takes us to Camogli, • 1 Full day guided tour of Santa Margherita, style, the "Palazzi dei Rolli" or Rolls' palaces rep- Portofi no, San Fruttuoso where we return by coach to Genoa. Dinner at the hotel. resent a set of the most prestigious palaces and Day 4 Let's start with an open bus exclusive use to • 1 Boat for exclusive use Santa Margherita - mansions of Genoa. In 2006 they were inserted in discover the most important and panoramic spots of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Portofi no - San Fruttuoso to Camogli (max Genoa. Then we reach the market to learn about and 5 hours) buy the ingredients for the pesto course that awaits Santa Margherita Ligure • 1 Half day guided tour to go shopping at the you! After a tasting with fresh made pesto, award of the market diplomas and of the personalized gifts with your logo. Afternoon at leisure and typical dinner in one of the his- • 1 Course of pesto making with fi nal tasting torical restaurants of Genoa, loved by Frank Sinatra for Tip • 1 Diploma as "pesto Genovese Chef" and its "great pesto"! personalized gift Day 5 Departure • 1 Dinner in a restaurant Package price per person 5 days from € 439 Santa Margherita Ligure is situated on the Coast of East of the Liguria, in the oriental side of the promontory of Portofi no and in the most inside part of the Gulf of the Tigullio. The inhabited place, that it ‘s far about 35 km from Genoa, is surrounded by hills covered of Mediter- ranean vegetation with villas and gardens with the view on the Coast of the Dolphins, that unites the country to Portofi no. The port is used for the mooring of luxurious boats close to the traditional fi shing boats.

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Liguria - Tasting tour Breath-taking views, looking out onto a deep turquoise coloured sea. Villages of fi shermen and hamlets nestling, as if by magic, on steep hills with olive tree Albenga - Espresso or groves, painstakingly cultivated on stone terraces. Liguria is a region that has Cappuccino? always held a fascination: for poets, writers and artists. Not only because of the sublime beauty of its countryside, but also because of its authentic, rural cuisine, with ancient and honest fl avours. A journey that must be sampled, from Ponente to Levante, taking in the wide variety of cuisines, off ered by this marvellous region. Day 4 Tour includes • Tasting of 3 wines from Liguria di Levante Excursion to an excellent coff ee shop to get to • 3 Nights HB in a good 3 hotel in Diano know how coff ee is roasted and mixed to create Marina - Alassio with local salamis, frittata, focaccia and a real Italian espresso. The visit ends in an elegant • Welcome drink other Ligurian specialities bar to sample a coff ee or cappuccino with a fresh • Full day guided tour of Manarola, brioche. • 3 nights HB in a good 3 hotel in Chiavari - Moneglia Riomaggiore and La Spezia • Boat trip to Manarola, Riomaggiore, La Spezia • Full day guided tour of Sanremo Sestri Levante - Pesto and Dolceacqua • Tasting of Recco focaccia and a glass of wine preparation course • Tasting of typical products and wine • Stop at an outlet on the Riviera di Levante • Full day guided tour of "Valle Impero", Package price per person 7 days Pieve di Teco and Cervo • Visit to an olive-oil mill and oil tasting from € 389 • Pasta Party dinner price for 3 winnesr Arrival by bus drinks included • Including bus transfer and assistance on ar- • Full day guided tour of Alassio and Albenga rival and departure • Visit to a coff ee shop • Including bus service for 5 days as outlined in Day 5 • Stop for a cappuccino/espresso and croissant the programme • Full day guided tour of Rapallo, Portofi no and Package price per person 7 days In a typical restaurant, armed with a pestle and Sestri Levanteeistungen mortar, basil, olive oil, pine nuts and some other family secrets, to produce the real Ligurian pesto. • Pesto - preparation course from € 569 Together with tasty antipasti all you need is an Arrival by plane aromatic local wine! 8 | Contact: Marta & Patrizia • +39 0183 548 202 • [email protected] Liguria

Riviera di Levante Focaccia di Recco

Day 6

Day 1 Arrival. Check into hotel on the Riviera di Po- Day 4 Alassio and Riviera di Levante nente for 3 nights on half-board. Departure after breakfast in the direction of Alassio, a Day 2 Sanremo and Dolceacqua cultured place famous for its beaches and monuments Departure after breakfast for Sanremo, rich with ex- like the "Muretto", the symbol of the town. On to Al- A simple recipe, best-quality fl avours and the amples of the liberty style like historical hotels, villas benga, to visit a very high quality coff ee shop and have a jewel in the crown of Ligurian cuisine: fl our, water, and the casino, also famous for its Russian church. Late coff ee or a cappuccino and a tasty brioche. Then on to a salt, olive oil and fresh cheese are skilfully com- morning, on to Dolceacqua,an enchanting village go- hotel on the Riviera di Levante in Chiavari-Moneglia for bined to create the famous cheese focaccia, which ing back to the 12th century with a visit to the village 3 nights on half-board. originally comes from Recco in Liguria. Together and its narrow, picturesque streets. Following the vis- Day 5 Rapallo - Portofi no - Sestri Levante with a good wine, success is guaranteed! its, plentiful refreshments accompanied by wines from Departure after breakfast for Sestri Levante, the pearl the Riviera di Ponente. Return to the hotel, dinner and of the Gulf of Tigullio nestling between the two famous overnight stay. bays, the Baia delle Favole and the Baia del Silenzio. Arrival by coach at Manarola, the most important Day 3 Valle Impero - Pieve di Teco - Cervo During the visit to Sestri you can see how the famous wine-producing village in Cinque Terre. After the Departure after breakfast heading towards the Imperia Ligurian pesto is prepared, together with a tasting of 3 visit, departure by boat for Riomaggiore, the pictur- hinterland, an area with many olive tree groves. Stop local wines, vegetable fritters, focaccia and other deli- esque village with pastel-coloured houses and rises at a working olive-oil mill to get to know the sublime cacies. On to Rapallo and a stroll along its enchanting and falls between the marina and the village. On to local oil and other products. Continuing with a visit to seafront promenade, where you will catch the boat to La Spezia, to taste the focaccia with cheese and enjoy Pieve di Teco, where the largest monastery of Liguria Portofi no from. After the visit, free time to discover the a glass of wine. On the way back, a stop at an outlet di Ponente can be found. Stop at the "Da Elvira" restau- beauty of one of the most enchanting and famous vil- where you can fi nd excellent bargains on designer rant, the winner of many awards, for a tasty lunch with lages in the world. clothing. entertainment. On to Cervo in the afternoon, a fi shing Day 6 5 Terre, Manarola, Riomaggiore, La Spezia Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. village built on a rock in the sea, as pretty as a picture. Departure after breakfast for Cinque Terre, to visit an Day 7 Return. Breakfast and departure for the return The Baroque church enjoys a breath-taking view over area of great beauty with breath-taking contrasts. journey. the bays of Diano Marina. Steep hills which appear to sink into the sea, covered in Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. vines in harsh land that has been painstakingly altered by man.

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Ahoi Cinque Terre! Enjoy the impressive coastal landscape from the sea, just like local seamen do! You start your trip in Camogli and visit San Fruttuoso, Portofi no and the Cinque Terre by boat; then you will have a walk in some of the most charming villages in the world. Wear your sea dog bonnet and be ready to start!! Day 1 Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight. Tour includes Day 2 Departure for the fi shermen village Camogli, Abbazia di famous for its lovely marina and the old fi shing boats. San Fruttuoso • 3 Nights HB with breakfast buff et in a 3 From Camogli we take the boat and reach the secluded hotel between Moneglia and Chiavari bay of San Fruttuoso with its enchanting seashore Ab- bey, founded in the 10th century by Greek monks. Af- • 1 FD guide for Camogli, San Fruttuoso, ter discovering the abbey and its interesting history we Portofi no and Santa Margherita Ligure continue by boat to Portofi no. Once a lovely fi shermen • 1 One way boat trip from Camogli to San village, Portofi no is now an exclusive location, the place Fruttuoso to be for the international jet set. By boat we arrive to • 1 One way boat trip from San Fruttuoso to Santa Margherita Ligure, a beautiful town where we Santa Margherita Ligure admire beautiful palaces in Liberty style and stunning villas overlooking the sea . • 1 FD guide for Levanto, Cinque Terre, Return by bus to the hotel, dinner and overnight. Portovenere Day 3 We leave by bus to Levanto and have a walk in • 1 One way boat trip from Levanto, with stops the nice village. Like real sea dogs we start our boat trip Day 2 in the Cinque Terre and in Portovenere to discover the unique landscape of the Cinque Terre: 15 km of rugged cooastline, stunning views, secluded • 1 One way boat trip from Portovenere to La The Abbey of San Fruttuoso is located on the Spezia beaches, thousands kilometers of dry stone walls, steep- ly terraced vineyards, lovely colored houses, sanctuaries shores of a deep-set cove on the rugged Monte di Portofi no coast and today is an utterly unique • 1 Tasting of bruschetta with pesto and and medieval villages. During our amazing boat trip place, where the work of Man has been pleasingly anchovies and a glass of wine we will stopand visit Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola integrated with that of Nature. • 1 Sea dog bonnet e Portovenere. When we arrive in La Spezia we enjoy a This little gem has a very long history having bruschetta with pesto and anchovies and a good glass of • gone through various incarnations - a Benedic- Package price per person 4 days wine. Return by bus to the hotel, dinner and overnight. tine monastery, a pirates' den, a humble home of Day 4 Departure. fi sherfolk and then, for centuries, the property of from € 199 the Princes of Doria. Set within the breathtaking bay between Camogli and Portofi no, the Abbey is a pearl dating from the 10th to the 13th centuries.

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Getaway break to the French Riviera Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Nice and Cannes. Four of the most striking and enthralling tourist destinations on the French Riviera, with breathtaking scenery that everyone dreams of seeing and photographing. A trip not to be missed, at an aff ordable price by choosing a hotel in the charming Riviera of Flowers. The perfect way to celebrate a special event or enjoy a holiday break!

Tour includes Day 1 Arrival and settling into hotel. Monaco Grace Kelly, Day 2 Monaco - Monte-Carlo - After breakfast, Princess of roses • 3 Nights HB in a good 3 hotel on the departure for Monaco. Short stop at Eze to visit a per- Riviera of Flowers fume factory on the way. Arrival in Monaco, jewel of the French Riviera and visit to the ancient city, Day 2 • Buff et breakfast where the Princes live, with the Cathedral contain- • Welcome drinkl ing the tombs of the members of the Royal Family. • 1 Typical dinner at the hotel The tour continues in nearby Monte-Carlo with its fa- mous "Hotel de Paris" and the Casino, surrounded by • Full day escorted tour Monaco and luxury cars, elegance and high society. Visit to the rose Monte-Carlo garden in Fontvielle, dedicated to Princess Grace, where • Visit to the Rose Garden "Grace Kelly" the "Grace Kelly" rose is grown. • Visit to a famous perfume factory Day 3 Nizza - Cannes - After breakfast, departure in Eze Village for Nice, famous for its esplanade, known as the "Prom- enade des Anglais" and its characteristic historical cen- • Full day escorted tour of Nice and Cannes tre with its fl ower market. The tour continues along Grace Kelly, the Princess of the roses. the coast and arrives in Cannes, the elegant city of the Created in honour of Princess Grace, the garden Package price per person 4 days French Riviera, also well-known for its fi lm festival. The contains 4,000 types of roses of 150 diff erent spe- Lerins islands, its striking bay with fi ne sand and dream cies, including the "Princesse de Monaco" rose from € 109 homes have made Cannes the most famous jet-set des- which was Grace Kelly's favourite. The garden has tination in the world. been designed in the shape of a rose with nine Day 4 Breakfast and departure for the return journey. petals and a statue of the princess in the middle. Côte d‘Azur - Carnival of the Riviera 2017

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Carnival in Nizza with the "Battle of the fl owers": every Saturday ( February- March 2017) Lemon festival in Mentone: parade and historical procession with allegorical fl oats, every Saturday ( February- March 2017). Float procession in Sanremo: March 2017

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Milan, metropolis of Expo In 2015 for the Universal Exposition the world's spotlights were focused on Mi- lan, which has welcomed millions of visitors and became the beating heart of Leonardo da Vinci culture and tourism, capturing the attention of people from all over the world. Day 2 Famous sources such as the Lonely Planet and the New York Times have rated Milan as one of the top 5 destinations in the world. And this is a good enough reason for fi nally visiting this city which is so charming and multi-faceted.

Tour includes Day 1 Arrival at Milan airport, assistance, reception and guided tour of the city by coach. Transfer to the hotel. • 2 Nights B&B in einem 4 Hotel in Milan Day 2 After breakfast, meeting with local guide and • Transfer Malpensa-Hotel in Milan, including a coach transfer into the centre to discover the city's most panoramic tour of the city important attractions. Visit to the Sforzesco Castle, one • Assistant to help you on your arrival in the of Milan's most famous monuments. In its halls visitors Don't miss the works of Leonardo da Vinci, dis- can admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà covered only a short while ago in a hall of the airport and during the panoramic tour Sforzesco Castle. • Full day guide for the tour of Milan Rondanini and the frescoes by Leonardo da Vinci. The • Full day bus hire for the tour of Milan tour continues on foot with a pleasant stroll towards V. Emanuele Gallery the Cathedral and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, as far • Admission to the Museum of ancient art in the as Piazza della Scala, where a visit to the museum in the Sforzesco Castle theatre is scheduled. The last stop is the monumental Day 2 • Earphones for the tour of the Cathedral cemetery and later there will be free time for shopping • Admission to the Museum of Teatro alla Scala and individual tours. • Transfer Hotel - Malpensa airport Day 3 After breakfast, departure for the return jour- Package price per person 3 days ney. from € 184

A stroll through this famous gallery fi nely re- stored in honour of Expo, with an obligatory stop at the Camparino bar to sip an aperitif! 12 | Contact: Noemi & Inga• +39 0183 548 412 • [email protected] Lago Maggiore Lake Maggiore and Centovalli A journey through nature, culture and history. Even for a short stay, Lake Maggiore off ers a wide variety of emo- tions of all kinds. From the unspoilt alpine valleys to the history-fi lled palaces, the stunning religious sites of the Sacri Monti, not forgetting the Centovalli train journey, one of the most beautiful railway excursions through the Alps. passing through alluring scenery dominated by wood- land, wild mountains, streams and waterfalls. Totally Sacro Monte di Varallo Tour includes immersed in nature, you have the opportunity of seeing breath-taking views from close by. After passing through • 4 Nights HB in a good 3 Hotel near Lake the Vigezzo Valley, the Treno blu (tourist train) goes into Day 4 Maggiore the Swiss part of Centovalli in the direction of Locarno. • Full day guided tour of Centovalli On arrival in Locarno there is a visit of the town. Nestling • Train through Centovalli from Locarno to on the edge of the northern shores of Lake Maggiore, Lo- carno is the warmest town in the whole of Switzerland. Domossola Return to Italy and a stop at a farm specialised in the pro- • Visit to the factories producing typical Os- duction of typical products where you will visit the arti- solano products with tastings san factories and the museum displaying old equipment The visit to this religious monument is always a • Full day guided tour of the Borromean Islands of the culinary art of Val d'Ossola. Followed by a tasting source of great surprises. Next to the basilica are and Stresa of typical products including delicacies in small pots. Re- 45 shrines with frescoes decorated with over 800 turn to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. • Boat trip to Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori & life-size statues. On account of its historical and Day 3 Departure after breakfast from Bevano, an artistic importance it has been declared a UNESCO Isola Madre enjoyable visit to the Borromean Islands, real open world heritage site • Entrance to the Isola Bella and Isola Madre air museums. Isola Bella with the Borromean Palace, Palaces and gardens Isola Madre with its luxuriant vegetation and Isola dei Pescatori which, as its name suggests, is a popular des- • Full day guided tour of Sacro Monte di Varallo tination for day-trippers. The excursion concludes with a and Lago d'Orta stop in Stresa, which boasts some of the most beautiful A leap into the past • Funivia Varallo lakeside villas, and is the queen of Lake Maggiore situ- • Coff ee break ated in a magnifi cent position under the green slopes of Mottarone with a commanding view. Return to the hotel, Package price per person 5 days dinner and overnight stay. Day 4 Departure after breakfast with a guide for a trip to Sacro Monte di Varallo, considered to be one of the from € 207 most important religious sites in Italy. On returning, a pleasant stop at Lake Orta to enjoy a cappuccino or an Tip Day 1 Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. espresso. Day 2 Departure after breakfast with a guide for a Day 5 Departure after breakfast. trip to Centovalli. The train departs from Domodossola, If you go to Baveno in mid December, stop on the Sunday and spend a few hours with its inhabitants for "Un salto nel passato" (a leap into the past), a very lively event devoted to the old professions which livens up the whole town. As the Michelin guide says "It's worth the trip"

13 | Contact: Noemi & Inga • +39 0183 548 412 • [email protected] | 13 Veneto

The Veneto in all its splendour From Venice to Vicenza, passing through Treviso and Padua: the classic tour of the most beautiful cities of Veneto. We will guarantee the good result of this programme, since some of our visitors have already experimented it. You will discover the artistic features of each city you are going to visit, together with the natural beauties they are nestled in. You won't certainly miss the well-known Prosecco wine route, where you will also have the opportunity to taste this appreciated wine. We recommend a 3 Hotel in Lido di Jesolo. Afterwards, return trip to the hotel. ((withwith hhotelotel iinn iinn areaarea Morning travel by motor coach to the univer- Tour includes ((withwith hotelhotel inin LidoLido didi Jesolo)Jesolo) Tour includes Day 4 MMestre/Marghera)estre/Marghera) sity city of Padua, where you'll take a two-hour guided • 4 Nights HB in a good 3 hotel in Lido di • 4 Nights HB in a good 3/4 hotel in tour. A city with ancient origins - it was a pre-Roman settlement - Padua still retains numerous, intact signs Jesolo area Mestre/Marghera of its important past. The vibrant old city with its lively • 1 Full day escorted tour of Murano and • 1 Full day escorted tour of Murano and squares, arcades, and beautiful palaces boasts artistic Burano islands with visit of a bacaro in Burano islands with visit of a bacaro in and architectural treasures of incomparable beauty. Vis- Venice (max. 8 hours) Venice (max. 8 hours) it of a tipical coff ee bar with coff ee tasting and biscuits. After a bit of time on your own, you'll travel with the • 1 Visit of a glass blowing shop in Burano • 1 Visit of a glass blowing shop in Burano motor coach on to Vicenza, the City of Palladio, where a • 1 Private boat Punta Sabbioni- Islands - San • 1 Private boat Tronchetto- Islands - San touristic guide will help you to discover this elegant city. Marco - Punta Sabbioni Marco - Tronchetto Late in the afternoon, return trip to the hotel. • 1 Visit of a tipical Bacaro with a glass of wine • 1 Visit of a tipical Bacaro with a glass of Day 5 Departure. and Cicchetti wine and Cicchetti Possibility of extension nights in Abano Therme, the famous thermal city. • 1 Full day escorted tour of Treviso and the • 1 Full day escorted tour of Treviso and the Prosecco Wine Route Prosecco Wine Route Post-tour optional • 1 Visit to a winery with tasting of Prosecco • 1 Visit to a winery with tasting of extension to Abano wine and snack Prosecco wine and snack Terme, good 4 Hotel • 1 Half day guided city tour of Padua • 1 Half day guided city tour of Padua • 1 Coff ee tasting with biscuits in Padua • 1 Coff ee tasting with biscuits in Padua Tip • 1 Half day guided city tour of Vicenza • 1 Half day guided city tour of Vicenza Package price per person 5 days Package price per person 5 days from € 209 from € 319 Day 1 Arrival and check in at hotel in Lido di Jesolo or Day 3 Today, Treviso. Treviso may bddbe considered one hotel in area Mestre/Marghera. of Italy's most beautiful painted cities. The frescoes and Day 2 Excursion to Murano, Burano and Venice. A decoration that adorn archways, churches, and palaces Price for 3 nights/4 days HB from € 159,00 private boat will take a private boat to the islands of bring the city's history to life. Running through Treviso Use of the thermal swimming pools, hydrobike, Murano and Burano. In Murano, you'll also visit a glass- is the Sile River, which, together with a labyrinth of sauna and gym included blowing shop. After the excursion, your boat will take canals, gives the city an idyllic atmosphere. In Treviso, you to Venice: free time to discover the peculiarities a guided walking tour so that you can see the city Price for 3 nights/4 days HB with wellness of this city on the Lagoon and visit with the guide in a (excludes all entrance fees). After a bit of time on your package from € 295,00 tipical "Bacaro" with a glass of wine and tipical snacks. own in the afternoon, you'll reach Italy's oldest wine 1 professional medical visit, 2 mud massages At the conclusion, the boat will take you to back to the route, where you'll visit a Prosecco wine cellar and fi - with ozonized thermal bath, 2 massages (14 mainland and to return to the hotel. nally get a chance to try Prosecco wine. minutes) and bathing gown for the whole stay. 14 | Contact: Federica & Maria Luisa • +39 0183 548 511 • [email protected] Friuli The beauty of Friuli for an unbeatble price! Enjoy the best highlights of Friuli in an inexpensive way. The beauty of this land, the historical heritage of medieval towns, and the distinctive fl avours of the region will remain forever in your memories! It is a land of contrasts - in no other region do three cultures and three languages meet in such a harmonious way as here. And that makes this corner par- ticularly charming - all this surrounded by the striking Alpine scenery! ner and overnight. Tour includes Day 3 Meeting point with the guide at the hotel after breakfast; Departure towards Cormons and the beautiful Lipica • 4 HB in 3 Hotel in Udine Hills of "Collio"; during the tour you'll stop in Cormons for a guided tour of the town and you'll visit the fi rst Vineyards Day 3 • 1 full day guided tour in Udine, Cividale del included its of cellars and here you'll enjoy 1 wine tastings Friuli and Palamanova with snacks of local products; then you'll go on along the • 1 full day guided tour among the hills of the route of wine of Collio and you'll stop in a panoramic re- wine route "Del Collio" straurant to eat. After the break you'll visit the most "In" lo- cation of Collio area, as Spessa (where you can fi nd a beau- • 2 wine tasting with snack tiful castle), San Pietro di Feletto and Capriva del Friuli. As • 1 full day guided tour in Trieste + Castle Mira- last stop you'll enjoy your second wine tasting at an amaz- ing winery nearby Capriva del Friuli with the view on the mare and San Giusto Cathedral The visit of Lipica is an unique experience. Visit castle of Spessa. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. • 1 entrance Castle Miramare the historical center with the oldest of the sta- Day 4 Meeting point with the guide in Trieste (Buspark- • 1 half day guide tour in San Daniele del Friuli bles, the " Velbanca". Stroll the beautiful and ing, near Trains- station) to discover the most beautiful city historic streets and admire the herd of mares bred • 1 ham tasting in a ham factory of Friuli; You'll visit Piazza della Liberta, the breathtaking with their foals grazing in the grounds. The ticket view of the harbor and the magnifi cent cathedral of San allows you unlimited visit the Lipica properties Package price per person 4 days Giusto. throughout the opening hours. Free time to have lunch; after the break you'll move to from € 269 Miramare where you can appreciate the romantic place of the Miramare Castle; Visit of Miramare castle and little Day 1 Arrival in the 3 Hotel in Udine, check in, dinner break in the park of the castle where you can relax with an San Daniele and overnight. icecream. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 2 Meeting point with the guide at the hotel after Day 5 Meeting Point with the guide at the hotel after breakfast; Departure towards Udine city center to discover breakfast, check out and before to come back home, you'll the old town and its interesting buildings; after the visit of enjoy a short guided tour in San Daniele del Friuli, where Udine, you'll leave to Cividale del Friuli, one of the most im- you can fi nd the best and famous ham factory of North portant and ancient city of Friuli. Here you can take won- Italy; hear you'll visit a ham factory and you'll close these derful pictures from the famous "Bridge of Devil". Break for super tour with a light lunch, included a ham tasting. Re- free lunch. After the break, we'll close the fi rst day with the turn to home. beautiful and misterious city of Palmanova, known for its particular shape of 9-points star. Return to the hotel, din-

Contact: Federica & Maria Luisa • +39 0183 548 511 • [email protected] | 15 Emilia Romagna All Aboard, fl avors of Emilia Romagna Culinary tourism is a way of traveling that is attracting an ever growing number of food and wine afi cionados seek- ing authentic fl avors and traditions. Emilia Romagna has some of the best which the world has to off er. Palo Alto's Institute for the Future, a research center in California, has already conducted a study on Emilia Romagna's artisan and industrial businesses so as to be able to introduce the world to the high quality of the region's culinary products. You'll just have to try it to believe it. Day 1 Arrival in Bologna. Settling in at the hotel. Din- Tour includes ner and overnight stay. Culatello di Zibello Day 2 In the center of Bologna a visit to the labo- • Tour escort for the entire trip ratory where IGP Mortadella is produced, the covered Day 6 • 3 Overnight stays in HB at a 3 hotel in market, and a historic chocolate shop. A pasta making Bologna demonstration and a lunch of freshly prepared Bolog- • 4 Overnight stays in HB at a 3 hotel in the nese tortellini at a restaurant. In the afternoon a visit to  the Enoteca Regional in Dozza's historic center. Return to Reggio Emilia area the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. • Visit to a Mortadella laboratory with tasting Day 3 Along the road to Ravenna, a stop near Faenza • Visit to a chocolate laboratory with tasting to visit the olive grove of Brisighella DOP olive oil and a • Artisan pasta making demonstration visit to a winery which produces Romagna wines, with lunch and a tasting of typical products like piadina with • Lunch at a restaurant with beverage included The king of salamis, prepared from the best part • Visit and tasting at an enoteca in Dozza Squacquerone cheese. In the afternoon a visit to Raven- na's historic center with its mosaics. Return to the hotel, of the pig's thigh, ages in the fog of the Po. De- • Visit and tasting of Brisighella oil dinner, and overnight stay. clared a DOP product, its production is limited to • Visit and tasting of typical products at a 60,000 pieces per year as compared to the over 8 Day 4 Check-out and transportation to Parma. A stop million of Prosciutto di Parma. Delicious but hard winery Colli Piacentini in Maranello to tour the Ferrari Museum and afterwards to fi nd. • Tour of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello a visit to a vinegar distillery which produces the Tradi- • Visit and tasting at a vinegar distillery tional IGP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, with a lunchtime • Lunch of tigelle, cured meats and Lambrusco tasting of tigelle and typical cured meats. In the after- noon a visit to a distillery that produces artisan liqueurs. in the Modena area Arrival at the hotel, check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. • Visit and tasting at a distillery Day 5 A visit to a cheese factory which produces • Visit and tasting of Reggiano Parmesan DOP Reggiano Parmesan, with a tasting of the famous • Visit and tasting at a winery in Parma cheese. Shortly after a stop at Castello di Torrechiara • Lunch of typical products with beverage and its historic center, imbued with love and battles. included in the Parma area Then a visit to a winery in the Colli di Parma with a lunch- • Visit to a winery in the Parma area with a time tasting of typical products and local salamis. In the afternoon a visit to a prosciutto producer and a black pig tasting off Prosciutto di Parma breeder, the pig used in the production of the Prosciutto • Visit to the Culatello di Zibello curing cellars di Parma DOP. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. • Lunch at a restaurant with beverage included Day 6 The morning is dedicated to visiting Parma's • Multimedia tour on Giuseppe Verdi historic center and the most interesting of its monu- • Visit to a laboratory and tasting of Piacenza ments, like the pink marble Baptistery, the wooden coppa and pancetta Teatro Farnese, and the Romanesque cathedral frescoed by Correggio. Transportation to Bassa Parmense for a • Tasting lunch at a winery Colli di Parma visit to a Culatello di Zibello DOP curing cellar and lunch Package price per person 8 days at a restaurant. In the afternoon a visit to a facility which produces Culatello di Zibello to learn the secrets of cur- ing. Then a multimedia exhibit within the adjacent for- from € 652 mer home of Giuseppe Verdi. Dinner and overnight stay with own Bus at the hotel. • Bus hire during the stay as in the programme Day 7 Transportation to Piacenza. Visit to a facility which produces Coppa Piacentina DOP and Pancetta Pia- Package price per person 8 days centina DOP. Visit to a winery in the Colli Piacentini with a lunchtime tasting. Return to the hotel, dinner, and from € 851 overnight stay. with plane Day 8 Departure. 16 | Contact: Monica & Anne • +39 0183 548 313 • [email protected] Toscana

From street food to gourmet cuisine Everything, truly everything that you want to taste of Tuscan cuisine, from tradition to innovation.

Day 1 Arrival at the hotel, welcome cocktail and pre- Departure from the hotel for Livorno, with a tasting of Tour includes sentation of the itinerary. 5&5, a typical street food from Livorno consisting of a Day 2 Buccellato, Fish & Chips (Lucca and Viareggio) sandwich stuff ed with a hazelnut "pancake". Continuing Departure in the morning for Lucca, meet the local guide. on to Pisa for a guided tour of the city, a true open air • 7 Nights in an excellent 3/4 B&B hotel in museum but also a vibrant modern city. Free time in Pisa Montecatini In a typical town coff ee bar, a tasting of Lucca's famous sweet, the Bucellato. Free time in Lucca and departure following a tasting of beers at an artisan pub. Return to • 5 Dinners at the hotel for Viareggio with its legendary seafront promenade. A the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. • Welcome reception with cocktails at the hotel, stop at "La Barchina", docked in a canal, and a tasting of Day 8 Check out and departure. • Tour escort for the entire trip Fish&Chips (all extremely fresh) with beverage. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. • Half day guided tour of Lucca The Chocolate Valley Day 3 Ice, saffron and wine (Volterra and San Gimignano) • Stop for Buccellato (traditional sweet) and Departure for San Gimignano with a stop for gelato by cappuccino Sergio Dondoli, the king of gelato! Then on to a farm Day 5 • Fish&Chips at the "Barchetta" in Viareggio for a tasting of 4 types of wine with saff ron-based hors • Stop for gelato at the Gelateria di Piazza in d'oeuvres. After which we continue on to Volterra for a visit to an alabaster laboratory (alabaster is a stone ex- San Gimignano tracted in the surrounding area and masterfully sculpted • Tasting of 4 wines with saff ron-based hors in artisan workshops). A mega-barbecue at an agritour- d'oevres at the Fattoria Poggio Alloro ism near Volterra, beverage included. Return to the ho- • Visit to the alabaster laboratory in Volterra tel, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 4 Ribollita and pappa al pomodoro (Florence) • Half day guided tour of Florence Departure for Florence and a guided tour of the city. • Servings of Ribollita and Pappa al Pomodoro Lunch at a small restaurant with servings of two tradi- • Visit to an artisan chocolate factory with tast- tional Florentine dishes: the Ribollita and Pappa al Po- ings of chocolate and a glass of dessert wine modoro. Both prepared with a base of bread, typical of Medieval Florence - tomatoes obviously 15th century. • Aperitif in Montecatini Alto with hors The rest of the day free. Return to the hotel, dinner, and d'oeuvres overnight stay. • Visit to an oil mill with dinner and beverage Day 5 Chocolate Aperitif (Agliana and Montecatini) included After breakfast, departure for a visit to a world famous • Tasting of salamis at the Macelleria Falorni artisan chocolate factory. A tasting of diff erent choco- lates accompanied by a glass of dessert wine. Return to with a glass of Chianti Montecatini Terme. A cable car ride up to Montecatini • Half day guided tour of Siena, tasting of Alto for a spectacular view of the valley. In the evening Panforte and Ricciarelli with beverage at the a visit to an oil mill for dinner with beverage included. Pasticceria Nannini in Siena Return to the hotel and overnight stay. • 5&5 with beverage in Livorno Day 6 Cinta senese and Panforte (Chianti and Siena) • Half day guided tour of Pisa Departure for Greve in Chianti, stopping for a visit and Over the years many high quality chocolate fac- a tasting of 3 traditional salamis with a glass of Chianti tories have popped up between Pisa and Prato. A • Tasting of artisan beer at the legendary Macelleria Falorni. Then departure for "sweet" stop at the various spots which off er tast- Siena with a guided visit of the city and a stop at the fa- ings to their visitors is a must, among which: De Package price per person 8 days mous Nannini pastry shop for a tasting of Panforte and Bondt in Pisa, Slitti in Monsummano Terme, and Ricciarelli, two of the city's traditional sweets. Return to Catinari in Agliana. from € 426 the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 7 5&5 and beer (Livorno and Pisa)

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Delightful walking in southern Tuscany Lovers of unusual trips won't be able to stop themselves falling for this cor- ner of Tuscany, its delightful corners untouched by mass tourism, unspoilt, Pienza pecorino wild landscapes which lend themselves perfectly to walks and exploration by foot. Among the green hills, vineyards and olive groves with stops in the most Day 4 beautiful medieval villages on a wonderful journey learning about the most captivating nature. Day 3 Sovana and Pitigliano From Sovana you take the ancient path, which dates back Tour includes to the Etruscan period, which takes you to Pitigliano. On to the spa town of Saturnia to bathe in the energizing • 5 Nights HB in good 3 hotels in Chianciano waters at a temperature of 36 degrees. Return to the ho- Renowned as the traditional Pienza pecorino, it is Terme tel, dinner and overnight stay. the most prized in Tuscany. After production it is • 4 Guided walks Duration of the trekking: 1.5-2 hours. aged in oak barrels. • 4 Packed lunches Day 4 Bagno Vignoni and Pienza - Departure after breakfast for Bagno Vignoni. There is a hot spring in the • Tasting and light refreshments in piazza in the centre of the town which was enjoyed in Montepulciano The "Piazza" di Roman times. From Bagno Vignoni a walk to Pienza Bagno Vignoni • Cheese tasting of Pienza pecorino along a path with splendid views and enchanting per- spectives. To crown the day, a tasting of diff erent types Package price per person 6 days of cheese, including Pienza pecorino. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. from € 238 Length of the trekking: approximately 3 hours. Day 5 Monte Amiata - Monte Amiata, the now dor- Day 1 Arrival at the hotel and check in, dinner and mant lava dome, located between Florence and Rome, is overnight stay. 1739 metres high making it the highest landmark in the Day 4 Day 2 Montalcino, Sant‘Animo Abtei, region. Today's route goes from Abbadia San Salvatore to Montepulciano - Departure after breakfast for Pian del Castagnaio, which will take around 2 and a half Montalcino. Excursion on foot along a panoramic path hours. Then a section by coach and lastly on foot once There is a "spring piazza" in the centre of the vil- to the Abbazia di Sant'Animo, an architectural gem in again for a short section to almost reach the summit of lage, a vast rectangular tank dating back to the the Roman style. At the end of the walk a tasting of the the mountain at 1400 metres. sixteenth century, which contains a hot spring most prestigious Italian wine: Brunello di Montalcino. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. from the underground aquifer of volcanic origin. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. Length Length of the trekking: approximately 3 hours. Famous guests have visited Bagno Vignoni like of the trekking: approximately 3 hours. Day 6 Departure after breakfast for the return jour- Pope Pius II, Catherine of Siena and Lorenzo de ney. Medici.

18 | Contact: Monica & Anne • +39 0183 548 313 • [email protected] Toscana Florence, my love!

In order to let yourself enter the spirit of a city of art like Florence and enjoy it to the full, you have to plan your visit at a time when there are not too many tourists, away from the chaos of the high season. A stroll though the half-empty streets, under the pleasant warmth of the sun, lingering in front of an interesting building and stopping in the middle of Piazza della Signoria, without being pushed by the crowds, is a really special experience: it gives you the feeling "Florence just for me". A visit to the workshops of the "Commesso Fiorentino" (decorative marble inlay) with explana- tions in English. Europe in terms of art and culture. In the afternoon there Tour includes will be a visit to the "Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella", Commesso Fiorentino the oldest in Europe, which has been open without a break since the 13th century and has also gained fame as • 4 Nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the centre of Day 2 Florence a perfumery. Afterwards there will be a visit to the "Com- • Half day guided tour of Florence messo Fiorentino" workshop to see the craft of decora- tive marble inlay. The evening will be rounded off with a • Visit to an old pharmacy with explanations in typical Italian aperitif on the Brunelleschi terrace with a German view of the entire city. • Visit to the workshop of the "Commesso Day 3 The morning will be dedicated to a visit of the Fiorentino“ with explanations in German world famous Uffi zi Gallery which houses more than Inlay is the ancient art of using pieces of coloured • Aperitif on the Brunelleschi terrace 1000 works of art from the period between the 13th and marble for decorative purposes. These master- pieces have been produced since the time of the • Entry to the Uffi zi Gallery, pre-booked and 18th centuries. Departure in the afternoon for a short Medicis, some of them having been preserved in with a guided tour "Tour del Gusto", which abandons the typical tourist museums. This particular art was born in Flor- • Tour escort during the gourmet tour: tastings routes to delight your senses with tastings of all sorts ence and the tradition has been proudly handed of the famous Tuscan soup, tomato soup, of typical delicious products: a visit to a chocolate fac- down from generation to generation. chocolate dessert with artisan ice cream tory, with tastings of various types of chocolate, then in a small restaurant, sampling the twin delights of Tuscan Aperitif on the Package price per person 5 days soup and tomato soup followed by artisan ice cream in Brunelleschi Terrace an historic ice cream parlour! Buon Appetito! from € 232 Day 4 Entire free day at your leisure. Day 2 Day 5 Breakfast and departure for the return journey. Day 1 Arrival at the 4  hotel in a central location. Day 2 Today you will attend a classic tour to gain an initial impression of the town, one of the richest in

You will enjoy an excellent aperitif on the most beautiful setting in Florence with a superb view of the city. A romantic evening, with a glass of fi ne wine served with delicious specialities.

Contact: Monica & Anne • +39 0183 548 313 • [email protected] | 19 Umbria Between wine and spirituality Umbria region is historically known for its ties to religion and spirituality. Since the dawn of Christianity important spiritual centers and places of worship have been active in Umbria. In this region the divine permeates the land, the typical food served in the convents has become the region's culinary tradition. Long thought of as Tuscany's little sister, Umbria actually has a strong individual identity that we'd like to introduce you to. Day 1 Arrival at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. Return to the mainland and then dinner in an evocative Tour includes Day 2 Orvieto and Terni - After breakfast departure Abbey with live music. Return to the hotel and overnight for Orvieto, the many-faced city built on tuff ; medieval, stay. • 5 Nights B&B in a good 3 hotel near Etruscan, spiritual. After visiting the city a brief stop at Day 6 Breakfast and departure. Orvieto's historic underground wine cellars. Lunch with Perugia wine tasting. Then departure for Terni, the city of St. Val- • Welcome aperitif entine, the patron saint of lovers. A tour of the city and a The Chiesa della • 4 Dinners at the hotel visit to the cathedral which houses the relics of the saint. Madonna delle • Dinner at an abbey Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. Lacrime in Trevi • Live music during dinner at the Taverna del Day 3 Assisi and Eremo delle Carceri - Today is dedi- cated to visiting Assisi and Eremo delle Carceri on Mt. Day 4 Duca Subasio. Assisi, the "Holy City" with its Basilica di San • Full day guided tour of Orvieto and Terni Francesco , is a global center of Christianity as well as a • Visit to historic wineries and lunch with wine museum housing important works by Cimabue, Giotto, tastings in Orvieto Simone Martini, and Pietro Lorenzetti. Not far beyond the walls of Assisi, on Mt. Subasio, we also visit Eremo • Entry to Orvieto's duomo and Terni's cathedral delle Carceri, where St. Francis went to pray. Return to • Full day guided tour of Assisi the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. • Entry to the Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi Day 4 Trevi, Montefalco and Spello - After break- The miracle of the tears began in 1485 in an image • Transportation to Eremo delle Carceri fast, departure for Terni, one of the most beautiful me- painted on the wall of a rural home and is impor- tant to the frescoes of Perugino and Spagna, all • Full day Tour escort in Trevi, Montefalco, and dieval villages in all of Italy. Walking up to the town we come upon the Chiesa della Madonna delle Lacrime. A posessing exceptional historic and artistic value. Spello tour of Trevi, departure for Montefalco with its Chiesa • Entry to the Santuario della Madonna, St. di San Franceso which today houses the picture gallery Francis Church with picture gallery, and that includes Benozzo Guzzoli's frescoes. This city is also Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore famous for the production of its red wine: the Sagrantino Sagrantino di Montefalco • Tasting of Sagrantino di Montefalco and two di Montefalco. A tasting of Sagrantino and two other types of wine served with hors d'oerves at a winery. The other typical wines with hors d'oerves day continues with a visit to Spello, with its ancient stone Day 4 • Full day guided tour of Perugia and Lake houses and numerous Roman ruins. Return to the hotel, Trasimeno dinner, and overnight stay. • Roundtrip transportation on Perugia's Day 5 Perugia and Lake Trasimeno - Today we visit Minimetro the capital of the region, Perugia. After the guided tour, • Boat Passignano - Isola Maggiore free time, and departure for Lake Trasimeno with a boat ride to Isola Maggiore, an unusual example of an island, • Entry to the Chiesa di San Salvatore at one time prosperous and lively, now inhabited by only 18 people, with pronounced hermitic tendencies. Sagrantino di Montefalco is the red wine which Package price per person 6 days has made Umbria famous in the oenological world. Sagrantino is produced only here, in the from € 309 green hills of Montefalco and Bevagna. Excellent served with aged cheeses or wild game.

20 | Contact: Monica & Anne • +39 0183 548 313 • [email protected] Lazio

Classic Rome Rome is a city of records: it is the city with the largest population in Italy, it is one of the vastest and greenest capital cities in Europe, and it is the city with the highest concentration of historical and architectural landmarks in the world. Rome is Rome, and there is no adjective, comparison, or comment that can fully express its eternal beauty. The great classic among the tours we off er, with thousands of reservations made each year and always capable of capturing the attention of general public, which has for centuries now been mesmerized and enthralled by the ap- peal of the most beautiful city in the world. Day 1 Arrival at the international airport, reception and a brief panoramic tour of the city. Check-in at the Rome Segway Tour includes hotel and in the afternoon a welcome aperitif with Prosecco and homemade delicacies, followed by a ro- • 3 Overnight stays in a centrally or mantic stroll exploring the "dolce vita" of Rome. From Tip semi-centrally located 4 hotel or the Spanish Steps to Via Condotti, all the way to the in a semi-centrally located 3 hotel Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Din- • 3 Buff et breakfasts ner Dinner at your leisure. • Welcome aperitif Day 2 After a plentiful buff et breakfast, departure for the Coliseum. The wonders of Ancient Rome will leave • 1 Airport-Hotel transfer with panoramic tour you breathless. The largest and most well-preserved Ro- of Rome man amphitheater in the world, the Imperial Forum, the • 1 Hotel-Airport transfer Arch of Constantine, the Circus Maximus. Your archeo- • Assistance English upon arrival and 1 pan- logical walking tour will take you all the way to Campi- oramic tour of the eternal city doglio and Piazza Venezia. Then lunch of your choice and the afternoon free for shopping. Dinner of your choice. • Half day guided tour on foot and via public Give your group an unforgettable experience with Day 3 After a plentiful buff et breakfast we leave transportation ("Baroque Rome") the segway! The "Romantisches rom" tour can be to explore the Vatican. The majestic St. Peter's Square an excellent itinerary in which bring together fun • Half day guided tour on foot and via public as well as the basilica, Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's and culture! transportation ("Ancient Rome") colonnade, and many other masterpieces will be right • Half day guided tour on foot and via public before your eyes like a 3D art book which, step by step, Pizza bakers course transportation ("Christian Rome") comes to life. Only in Rome can you walk freely from one century to the next, amidst artistic masterpieces that • Public transportation pass valid for three days have remained intact up to the present day. A break for Tip • Headset for the tour of St. Peter's lunch Dinner at your leisure. The afternoon free for shop- ping or other activities Dinner at your leisure. Dinner Din- ner at your leisure. Package price per person 4 days Day 4 After the buff et breakfast, a bit of free time for shopping, followed by a private bus to the international 3 semi-central from € 150 airport. Arrivederci Roma!

4 What's more Italian than pizza margherita? Prove semi-central from € 180 that you are expert pizza makers and earn your award with this fun pizza course! Who will be- come the next best pizza maker in Rome?! 4 central from € 215

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Rome and its gardens Rome is the greenest capital city in Europe. With almost 1000 square kilo- meters of city parks, private gardens, and woods, the eternal city and its Giardini Ninfa surrounding areas are an enormous green lung. Your tour will extend from the marvelous Garden of Ninfa (according to the New York Times one of the Day 2 ten most beautiful gardens in the world), to the incredibly colorful munici- pal rose garden on the Aventine Hill, and will also include a visit to the fa- mous Vatican gardens. Plants, trees, fl owers, shrubs, lawns, fountains, and streams: the succession of colors and scents will intoxicate your days and lend color to your magnifi cent photographs. The Garden of Ninfa, a terrestrial paradise right Arrival at the hotel, check-in, and settling into your at Rome's doorstep that will leave you breathless rooms. In the late afternoon a welcome aperitif with and captivate your imagination. In each season Tour includes Prosecco and homemade delicacies. Dinner Dinner at you have the opportunity to visit one of the most your leisure. beautiful parks in Italy with a special pass. • 4 overnight stays in a centrally located 4 Day 2 After a plentiful buff et breakfast we head hotel south to visit one of the ten most beautiful gardens • 4 buff et breakfasts in the world. The Gardens of Ninfa are a true natural Giardini Vaticani monument; a place with thousands of colors and thou- • Welcome aperitif The Vatican gardens are a perfectly preserved ex- sands of scents. Lunch Dinner at your leisure. In the af- Day 3 • 1 Airport-Hotel transfer with panoramic tour ternoon we continue on to Tivoli to visit the remarkable of Rome Villa Gregoriana, characterized by its stunning natural • Full day bus rental on the 2nd day beauty, full of natural and artifi cial waterfalls, ravines, and captivating trails immersed in lush vegetation. Re- • Roundtrip transportation from the hotel to turn to the hotel in the evening. Dinner Dinner at your the Vatican on the 3rd day leisure. • Half day bus rental on the 4th day Day 3 After a delicious buff et breakfast, today we • 1 Hotel-Airport transfer visit the gardens of the smallest country in the world. ample of the fusion between a traditional Italian- Together with an expert Vatican guide you will be given style garden and a remarkable variety of exotic • Assistance in German upon arrival and half- access to the famous Vatican Gardens. Known for the plants and fl owers. All in the shade of the most day guided tour "Baroque Rom" wide variety of plants present within and for the exotic famous cupola in the world. • Full day guided tour "Ninfa Oase and Villa species from other continents and countries, the Vati- Gregoriana" can Gardens are usually closed to the general public and Roseto Comunale require special permission to visit them. Lunch Dinner • Full day guided tour "The Vatican gardens at your leisure. In the afternoon we continue with a Day 4 and Vatican museum" tour of the Vatican Museums, ending with the Sistine • Half day guided tour "The hill Aventine and Chapel. Lastly a visit to St. Peter's Cathedral and Square. its gardens" Return to the hotel. Dinner Dinner at your leisure. Day 4 After an abundant buff et breakfast, today's • Entry ticket to the Garden of Ninfa tour takes you to the Aventine Hill to visit the little • Entry ticket to the Villa Gregoriana known, but very evocative municipal rose garden which • Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Vatican houses approximately 1,100 diff erent species of roses. Gardens and the Vatican Museums Continuing on, we arrive at the "Giardino degli aranci" (Orange Garden) its spectacular panoramic terrace Package price per person 5 days overlooking Rome. Just a little further on and we arrive Rome's municipal rose garden houses over 1,100 at the famous "Buco della serratura" (Keyhole) from species of roses which put on a spectacular show which you can see the dome of St. Peter's through the in the spring, to be admired and photographed. from € 445 keyhole of the garden door. Lunch Dinner at your lei- Not everyone knows that each year in the middle sure. The afternoon free for shopping or other activities of May an international competition is organized Day 1 Arrival at Leonardo da Vinci international Dinner at your leisure. Dinner Dinner at your leisure. in which the most beautiful species of roses are airport. Meet your guide and tour "Barockes Rom". awarded. Together with your guide you will take a lovely Day 5 After the breakfast buff et, hotel check-out stroll around the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, the and private bus to the Leonardo da Vinci international Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. airport. Arriverderci Roma… Nächstes Mal kommen wir wieder! 22 | Contact: Graziano & LauraContact: • +39 0183 Graziano 548 611 & Laura• [email protected] • +39 0183 548 611 • [email protected] | 22 Lazio Pleasure trip in “Dolce Vita” style All roads lead to Rome .... but only one leads also to Frascati! In this small town at the outskirts of Rome your accomoda- tion is a charming 4 stars hotel in the Alban Hills, the origin of good wine and good food. For this tour we have mixed a bit of classic itineraries with some special features, such as an Operetta evening and the tasting of "Roman Porchetta." Roman Forum, the Capitol and other famous ancient monuments. In the afternoon after a walk across the Tour includes Tiber Island we reach the beautiful and romantic Traste- Operetta vere district. A few more steps and you come across the • 5 Nights at a 4 stars Hotel in Frascati old Sisto bridge to beautiful palaces over to the most • 5 Extended breakfast buff et famous market in Rome, Campo dei Fiori. The Tortoise Fountain is located exactly on your way to the bus. Din- • 1 Welcome drink upon arrival ner in a trattoria where you will enjoy the typical Roman • 1 Dinner at the hotel restaurant (3-course dishes with live music and operetta. meal, 1/4 Lt. house wine and mineral water) Day 3 After a good breakfast we continue the visit of • 1 Typical dinner with operetta (3-course meal, the natural beauties of the Alban Hills: fi rst stop is the 1/4 Lt. house wine and mineral water ) village of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope's summer residence. Tip Later we explore and can relax on the shore of Lake Al- • 1 Rustic dinner with wine tasting (various bano, where you can also have a delicious lunch (on your regional specialties with local wine and own). In the afternoon we go to Nemi for a nice walk Typical dinner in the charming setting of the for- in this charming village. Dinner in a rustic restaurant, a mineral water) mer tanks of the Coliseum with 4-course menu typical Fraschetteria in Frascati, with a wine tasting and • 1 Dinner in a pizzeria (pizza of your choice, and drinks included. typical regional delicacies. salad and dessert, 1/4 Lt. house wine and The dinner will be accompanied by a nice show Day 4 Today you will visit the most beautiful foun- in which 3 or more professional singers, dressed mineral water) tains and squares of Baroque Rome. We start our tour in historical costumes, will sing some arias from • 1 Farewell dinner in Agriturismo (“porchetta” in Piazza della Repubblica, where the Naiadi Fountain famous operas including " The Barber of Seville" stands. Nearby you will fi nd the Moses Fountain and the and regional specialties, 1/4 Lt. house wine and involving the audience with funny moments. and mineral water) Fountain of Dioscuri on the Quirinal Hill, opposite the Quirinal Palace, offi cial residence of the Italian President. • 1 Pasta making demonstration with Nonna Not far away is the famous Spanish Steps. From here it's Maria just a short walk to the Trevi Fountain, probably the most Agriturismo • 1 Full day tour guide "Ancient Rome and famous fountain in Rome. According to the tradition, Trastevere* people who throw coins into this fountain will return to Rome. We continue to Piazza Navona, famous for • 1 Full day tour guide Alban Hills, 1 x half day the Four Rivers Fountain by Bernini and the Pantheon Day 3 tour guide" Baroque Rome " nearby, later we pass by Piazza del Popolo, which boasts • 1 Full day tour guide in Ostia three Churches of Our Lady. On Barberini Square is the • 1 Ticket for the archaeological excavations in Triton Fountain by Bernini. Your afternoon is free and in Ostia Antica the evening we have dinner in a typical pizzeria. Day 5 After breakfast we head to Ostia Antica to visit Package price per person 6 days the excavations of this ancient seaport. We walk along the Decumanus Maximus, the old main road to ancient excavations, which are evidence of a former thriving Typical dinner based on the famous "Porchetta from € 429 commercial city. For lunch feel free to enjoy one of the di Ariccia" (roasted pork), "Coppiette romane" many seaside restaurants or just have a walk along the (dried meat) and other typical products of the Ro- Day 1 Just upon arrival at the hotel you can switch promenade. In the late afternoon we drive to an agritu- man hills region, in a family-run farm. The prop- to “vacation mode” thanks to the welcome drink. After rismo: we visit the wine cellar and after an interesting erty consist in 20 hectares, a food court, a natural check-in, you can go to your room before going for din- cooking show we enjoy our farewell dinner with por- pond, a botanical garden and a winery, so a tast- ner in the hotel restaurant. chetta and other regional specialties. The local white ing of the typical "vino dei Castelli" (local wine) Day 2 After a good breakfast at the buff et, we head wine of Frascati can not be missed! cannot be missed. to Rome and in the morning your guide will show you Day 6 After breakfast we'll say our fi nal farewells and ancient Rome with the Colosseum (just outside), the head for home.

Contact: Graziano & Laura • +39 0183 548 611 • [email protected] | 23 Sardegna

Sardinia and its great cultural treasures Contus Antigus: discovering the often mysterious land of Sardinia through its history, traditions and folklore. This journey touches the most remote soul of Sardinia, listening to its stories and traditions and observing its habits and customs. The art of artisan handiwork that has been passed down through the generations will be experienced, as well as dances and performances. This trip has been created especially for travellers who have a bit of anthropolo- gy in them and who also want to get to know the other Sardinia, the one that is far from the emerald-blue coasts and seaside establishments. This Sardinia looks out from its mountain tops, proud of its heritage and happy to share it. giants, one of the most captivating monuments on the Day 6 Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Olbia air- Tour includes island. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. port with assistance. Day 3 Breakfast in the hotel followed by departure • Bus rental for the whole tour as per programm for a visit of Saccargia and the Holy Trinity Basilica, the island’s symbolic monument. The church has very an- Pariglia (equestrian race) • Tour escort for the whole tour cient origins, dating back to 1116, and houses a complete • 5 Nights HB in 4 Hotel Porto Ottiolu area cycle of frescoes, which are the only examples of Roman Day 4 • Focaccia of Alghero tasting (white pizza) frescoes still conserved in Sardinia. The trip continues to Alghero, following in the footsteps of the Catalans who • Lunch with the shepherds of Orgosolo (bev- left a notable imprint on the city. Tasting of typical Algh- arage included) ero focaccia, which is light and crunchy and is considered • The sardinian Pariglia exclusive for the group the forefather of pizza. Return to the hotel, dinner and • Typical sardinian dinner instead of halfboard overnight. at the hotel Day 4 After breakfast, departure for Nuoro, the new provincial capital and the centre of Sardinia’s cultural life. • Dancing evening with sardinian dancers in The trip continues to the town of Orgosolo, which is hotel known for its murals. After the visit, a traditional Sardin- Trust, friendship, speed and balance are required • Tasting of Vermentino white wine in the Gal- ian lunch at an inn nestled among nature that includes of the horsemen when they perform risky acro- lura region cured meats, cheese and suckling pig and is accompa- batic manoeuvres and ride in the saddles as their nied by excellent local wine. In this rustic but charming horses rush headlong in the race. • Small cork present with your logo locale, the Canto a Tenores will be sung. In the afternoon there is a Pariglia performance, which is an equestrian „Canto a Tenores“ Package price per person 6 days competition where courageous horsemen show off their jumps and acrobats in a dance-race that is truly exciting. from € 476 Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 5 After breakfast, the day will be dedicated to Day 1 Arrival at the Olbia airport, meet with the discovering Gallura, the northernmost area of the region. guide. Transport to a 4  hotel in the Ottiolu Port area. Gallura is a mountainous zone that is rich in granite rock Dinner and overnight. and cork oak forests. A visit to a cork factory in Calangia- Day 2 Breakfast then departure for the Emerald nus and Vermentino tasting with a snack of local prod- Day 4 Coast, which is famous for its white sand beaches. Free ucts. Return to the hotel and fi nal dinner of Sardinian time to walk to Porto Cervo. The trip continues onto Ar- specialties with pleasant music and dances in traditional zachena, an archaeological site with relics that date back costumes. This UNESCO heritage song goes back to the very to the Bronze Age and the tomb of the Lu Coddu Vecchiu ancient prehistoric times of the nuraghi and is es- pecially widespread in the Sardinian hinterland. 24 | Contact: Jacopo & Rita • +39 0183 548 310 • [email protected] Campania Rome and the gulf of Naples The Eternal City and the Gulf of Naples complement one another in perfection in a single journey: Rome with its in- comparable monuments, from the Colosseum to the Roman Forum to the Vatican Museums and the Gulf of Naples with its evocative landscape, from Pompeii to the Sorrento Peninsula. For many centuries the Gulf of Naples was a place that wealthy ancient Romans went to for relaxation and holidays, and for this reason a journey through Ro- man culture always takes in Naples and the Gulf as well. Day 3 After breakfast the morning will be dedicated Tour includes to a visit to the Alban Hills and Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Pope. From there on to Lake Lake Albano • 2 Nights HB in a good 3 in the area of Albano, one of the two volcanic crater lakes in the area, from where a magnifi cent view of the local are can be Day 3 Castelli Romani enjoyed. Continuing through enchanting countryside • Return railway ticket from Frascati- Roma studded with picturesque medieval place to then reach • Half day guided tour of "Ancient Rome" a beautiful property where there will be a wine tasting, lunch and a visit to the villa, the cellar and the vineyards. • Half day guided tour to the Roman Castles Early afternoon departure for the Sorrento Peninsula. • Wine tasting with lunch Arrival at the hotel, check in and dinner. • 3 Nights HB in a good 3 on the Sorrento Day 4 Morning dedicated to discovering Naples about The deepest volcanic crater lake in Italy famous Peninsula which Goethe wrote "See Naples and die" to get to know for its beauty. its incredible beauty. With its numerous tokens of almost The Roman Castles, like Castel Gandolfo, which, at • Full day guided tour of Naples and Pompeii three thousand years of history, its character which is the summit of the lake, is refl ected in the water, • Full day guided tour of Sorrento and the constant evolving, the noise and music, the colours and and a little further from Rocca di Papa (which is in smells, Naples enchants its visitors. And when in Naples Sorrento Hills the north), Albano, Ariccia and Genzano di Roma, one of the meals must be its exceptional pizza. Transfer • Wine tasting of typical products are enjoyable destinations, near the capital. in the afternoon to Pompeii, a rich city which was buried • Visit to a pasta factory in the Gragnano area by the great eruption of Vesuvius, where many signs of life in the ancient world can be seen. Return to the hotel The Sorrento Hills Package price per person 6 days and overnight stay. Day 5 The perfume of citrus groves is the prelude to Day 5 from € 284 today, dedicated to a visit of the Sorrento Peninsula, fi lled with enchanting views. In Sorrento a walk through Day 1 Arrival at the hotel in the Colli Albani area, the distinctive old town centre to admire the mag- check in, dinner in the hotel and overnight stay. nifi cent villas of the Belle Époque. In a country villa, set Day 2 Full-day trip to Rome by train. Visit of Ancient deep in romantic countryside and surrounded by lemon Rome in the morning. Meeting with the guide and start of groves, you will learn about the culinary art of the local the trip; walking along via Cavour to the Colosseum. In the specialities by tasting delicious tarts and the famous Li- past, the extraordinary journey led to the Roman Forum, moncello. To complete the day, a visit to a pasta factory The Sorrento Peninsula has a unique landscape, the heart of the city. Continue on towards Piazza Vene- at Gragnano, where the best pasta in Italy is produced, is alternating between high and low hills with deep zia and the Capitoline Hill and the Capitoline Museums. a must. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. valleys and majestic mountains. The famous ar- tifi cial terraces, which are like steps in the land- Afternoon free for shopping or individual visits. Return Day 6 Breakfast and departure for the return journey. to the hotel and overnight stay. scape which go right down to the sea, are used to grow oranges, lemons, olives and vines and add colour and brilliance to the scenery.

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The Kingdom of the Bourbons between Naples and Palermo A dream vacation, discovering the most beautiful royal palaces of Southern Italy. An intensive discovery of the story of the ancient kingdom of the "two Sicilies": the Royal Palace of Naples, the Royal Palace of Portici and the imposing Royal Palace of Caserta will make you feel like King Charles of Bourbon. In Palermo King Ferdinand will be the pro- tagonist of our visits: he will guide us to the discovery of the Sicilian capital, a crossroads of cultures and traditions between East and West, and its beautiful surroundings. stroyed and buried under 4 to 6 meters of volcanic ash in mosaics and the amazing cloister. Half board at the hotel. Tour includes the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. For a long time Day 6 Village of Ficuzza, soft trekking, lunch at The no one thought of the lost city of Pompeii, until in the Station; in the afternoon tasting of Duca di Salaparuta • 3 Nights (2 nights B&B and 1 HB) in a histori- 18th century archaeological excavations discovered ob- wines. Some 45 km from Palermo is the forest of Ficuzza, jects beneath the city that have been preserved for cen- where King Ferdinand I of Bourbon built his hunting cal hotel/palace in Naples, turies and the town was brought to a new life. Then we lodge. The lunch break for today is planned in an unusual • 1 Ferry ride Naples to Palermo (internal go to Portici for the visit of the reggia, historical mansion location, at the restaurant Antica Stazione. The restau- cabin), built by King Charles of Bourbon as a royal palace for the rant is located in the former railway station of Ficuzza • 3 Nights (2 nights B&B and 1 HB) in a 4 stars dynasty of the Bourbons of Naples, before the construc- and is set amid the green, where the railway line used tion of the more impressive Royal Palace of Caserta. The to pass. Today it can be reached with a short walk (soft hotel in Palermo reggia is located in Portici, just outside Naples, inside a trekking) in the nature. In the afternoon we stop in a fa- • 6 Full day excursions (Pompeii and Portici; large park with an English garden and an amphitheater. mous winery to taste the typical local wines. B & B at Caserta and Borgo di S. Leucio; Naples; B & B at the hotel the hotel Palermo and Monreale; Ficuzza and trek- Day 3 Royal Palace of Caserta and S. Leucio village Day 7 Palermo - Parco della Favorita, the king; Parco della Favorita and Villa Giulia) Our fi rst stop on this day is the Royal Palace of Caserta, Palazzina Cinese, Mount Pellegrino and Villa Giulia. To- dating back to the 18th century. Charles of Bourbon, day we visit the Palazzina Cinese, built for Queen Maria • 1 Admission to the Royal Palace of Naples King of Naples, commissioned architect Luigi Vanvitelli Carolina inside the Parco della Favorita, which is named • 1 Admission to the Royal Palace of Portici the construction of the Palace and of the park with cas- like that as a memory of the royal residence in Campania. • 1 Admission to the excavations of Pompeii cades and sculptures, inspired by Versailles. This Royal Later we continue with a visit of Villa Giulia, an interest- Palace is one of the most impressive buildings through- ing example of public garden created during the Enlight- • 1 Admission to the Royal Palace of Caserta out Italy: almost 250 m long, it has 5 fl oors and over 1200 enment and rich in Masonic references, that at that time • 1 Admission to the Palace of the Normans and rooms. The park is laid out around a 3 km long alley with were very popular even among the rulers. B & B at the Cappella Palatina in Palermo water basins, fountains and cascades. In the afternoon hotel. • 1 Admission to the Cathedral of Monreale we visit the Borgo ( village) di S. Leucio and the antique Day 8 Departure silk embroidery, which could boast the production of • 1 Admission to the Palazzina Cinese silk for the whole of Europe. Even today, one can fi nd • 1 Buff et lunch at the Royal Palace of Caserta the silk from San Leucio in the Vatican, in the Quirinale Reggia di Caserta • 1 Pizza dinner Palace and in the President Room at the White House. The fl ags of the White House and Buckingham Palace are • 1 Light lunch in Ficuzza produced here. B & B at the hotel • 1 Wine tasting and snack in Palermo area Day 4 Naples – ferry to Palermo - Today we spend the day • 1 Bus for the whole tour (from Naples airport in Naples, a town which must be visited once in a lifetime. to Palermo airport) Naples boasts an old and rich history and is characterized by narrow streets, chaotic life and warm-hearted people. Tip Package price per person 8 days Shortly before boarding the ferry to Sicily, we enjoy a de- licious dinner with Neapolitan specialties and of course the famous Pizza Napoletana. Overnight on board in a The Royal Palace of Caserta is a royal residence from € 839 internal cabin. constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples. Day 5 Palermo and Monreale - In Palermo we will Day 1 Arrival in Naples; accomodation at the hotel, It is the largest royal residence in the world with visit the historical center with the Palace of the Normans dinner and overnight 5 fl oors, 1,200 rooms, a theatre and over 2 million (which King Ferdinand partly transformed in neoclassi- m³, including a 120 ha garden, with artifi cial foun- Day 2 Pompeii and Portici - In the morning we visit cal style), the beautiful Cappella Palatina and the Church tains and cascades. the excavations of Pompeii. The ancient Roman town of St. John of the Hermits. Then we head to Monreale for of Pompeii is one of the most important archaeological the visit of the impressive cathedral with its precious In 1997, the palace was designated a UNESCO evidence of European history. Pompeii was mostly de- World Heritage Site.

26 | Contact: Jolanda & Fabiola • +39 0183 548 205 • [email protected] Abruzzo Abruzzo that's Amore! Abruzzo has been recently mentioned from "The Indipendent" journal as a group of local fi lmmakers is restyling it as Italy's last unspoiled region. After the big earthquake in 2009 in the provincial capital L’Aquila, local people want to off er again their warm hospital- ity and the wild nature makes the rest giving the curious travellers the chance to visit beautiful places, such as medieval small towns, fi shing villages and last but not least to taste delicious cuisine and good wines.

Tour includes Day 3 Lanciano, Costa dei Trabocchi. Breakfast at the hotel and tour of Lanciano, one of the most beauti- ful art cities of the region, famous for its markets, which Abruzzo, the land of • 5 nights accommodation HB and buff et saffron breakfast in a 3 hotel in Montesilvano draw traders from all over the Mediterranean. Light meal on a trabocco (an ald fi shing machine). In the afternoon, • 4 days escorted tour during the overall trip tour of the abbey San Giovanni in Venere, which stands • Visit to a confectionery in Sulmona with on the foundations of a pagan temple dedicated to the tasting goddess of love. Return towards the southern coast of the Abruzzo region along a unique section of the coast • 1 Light meal on a trabocco with local called Costa dei Trabocchi. specialities Picnic Day 4 Campo Imperatore, Aquila. Breakfast at the hotel and drive to the Gran Sasso National Park. Drive Package price per person 6 days over the Campo Imperatore, a broad plateau famous Tip for its appearance in Westerns by Sergio Leone and the from € 249 many fi lms made here with Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. Picnic in Campo Imperatore at the old Western sa- To get one kg of saff ron one needs about 200.000 Day 1 Arrival, welcome drink, and check-in for 5 loon with "arrosticini." Drive to L’Aquila and tour of the fl owers. This numbers show how much passion nights HB. city, which for a long time was the capital of the Abruzzo is hidden behind the cultivation of this plant. In Day 2 Sulmona, Scanno. Breakfast at the hotel and region and the site of important historical events. Italy the cultivation of saff ron is almost only in then it’s off to visit Sulmona, rich in outstanding works Day 5 Civitella del Tronto, Atri. After breakfast, of art, city of the poet Ovid. The town is known for its the Abruzzo. It was during the Middleages that drive and tour of Civitella del Tronto, overshadowed by monks from Spain brought the plant to this part sweets, the famous "confetti", so don’t miss out on a one of the largest fortresses in Europe in a unique loca- tasting at a confectionery. Continue to Anversa degli of the land. Than saff ron was also called "gold- tion with a beautiful view. In the afternoon, continue power" because of its high price and the colour. Abruzzi on a road that crosses the impressive "Gole del along the nature reserve of the Calanchi to Atri, one of The cultivation of the seeds is still high quality so Sagittario" (the archer’s ravine). Arrival in Scanno, known the most important towns of the Abruzzo Renaissance the best chefs all over the world ask for this saf- for its crafts and the ancient customs of its inhabitants. on the coast. fron. Day 6 Breakfast at the hotel and departure for home.

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Apulia, a multitude of emotions Crystal blue sea, green countryside, intense red terrain, golden sunsets ... all these things are Apulia, in Southern Italy, but in particular in the area of Bari you can experience a multitude of emotions discovering beautiful countryside and nice villages rich in historical sites. During the program we are going to propose, you will appreciate the good regional cuisine with many typical dishes. Your trip begins here… just enjoy your experience! Day 3 Bus at disposal for daily excursion to Lecce and tina Franca town's jewel is its lovely historic centre, a Otranto incl. full day guide Lecce is a canvas of contrasts memorable maze of winding alleys, where whitewashed Tour includes between ancient and modern and provides a fi ne exam- simplicity sits side by side with baroque extravagance. ple of Baroque architecture. The most striking feature is The town is built on a hill in the green Valle d'Itria, the • 7 nights - halfboard with buff et breakfast in the renown Lecce stone. The city tour will take you to the trulli area of Puglia, and it makes a good stop-over on 4 area Ostuni, Torre Canne elegant palaces of the 16th and 17th century, to Piazza a tour. • 1 welcome drink Sant'Oronzo, designed and built by Venetians artists, to Wine tasting in the area of Locorotondo including i.e. the Dome Square, where you will be in awe of the Dome, Primitivo and Negroamaro wines with typical Apulian • 1 fullday guide Alberobello-Ostuni-Cisternino the Cathedral and the seminary. The tour ends with Snacks (i.e. bruschette with local olive oil, salami, moz- • 1 olive oil mill visit and Oil tasting a visit to the majestic Santa Croce Basilica, a Baroque zarella cheese, grissini and so on). • 1 fullday guide Castel del Monte und Trani masterpiece!Otranto lies on the Adriatic coast, too. The Day 7 The capital of Apulia and an important touristic • 1 fullday guide Matera and Altamura remains from the ancient walls are still visible. We walk destination and commercial harbor, Bari lies on a fertile on the ruins overlooking the port. The Roman cathedral coastal plain facing the Adriatic Sea. The second-most • 1 fullday guide Grotte di Castellana and with its unique fl oor mosaic is well worth a visit. important church in Bari is the Cathedral, fl anked by a Martina Franca Day 4 Castel del Monte is a magnifi cent masterpiece tall bell tower and built on layers of previous ancient • 1 light lunch with typical product tasting in of Swabian architecture. Built by Fredrick II on one of the buildings. A fi nely decorated rose window and three a farm highest sites of the Murge, it dominates the area. After portals give movement to the main façade. The interplay visiting castle we explore the town of Trani to visit its ca- of volume and space, and the light seeping through the • 8-day bus rental as per programme (to/from thedral, one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches large openings and refl ected off the stone walls, create airport Bari) incl. parking fees in Apulia. an evocative atmosphere inside the church. Day 5 Matera's old origins go back to the fi rst pre- Day 8 After breakfast, departure. Package price per person 8 days historic settlements and the town, especially the his- toric centre, is a true surprise. The so called "sassi" cave from € 615 dwellings of tufa stone laid on each other half bored Matera into the rock walls. You can walk along the twisting Day 1 Arrival at Bari or Brindisi Airport and transfer to cobbled paths that wind between a network of tiered Day 5 the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. houses down to the rock fl oor. Altamura is located in Day 2 The Trulli of Alberobello: this typical rural the Murgia area, rich in limestone, formed when the village is famous for the "trulli", little circular buildings area was fl ooded thousands of years ago. Therefore it is with conical roofs, created by laying concentric circles made out of layers, deposited one by one. Limestone is of limestone. Declared an national monument and an very absorbent and will dissolve in water, which is why UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberobello is home to over small cracks are widened by rain. Many of these caves thousand trulli in rows, most of them well preserved and have been used as churches and have frescos inside. In still inhabited.Ostuni, the white city, is one of the most Italy itself Altamura is famous for its bread. This bread stunning cities in southern Italy famous for the dazzling is the fi rst and only bread in Europe that is protected; eff ect of its whitewashed houses. It is a genuine and all the ingredients (water, fl ower etc.) must come from charming example of Mediterranean architecture. The Altamura. The bread and the focaccia are famous for its Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Eu- brightness of its whitewashed houses, set against the taste and the yellow color. ropean Capital of Culture 2019. Its old origins go pink-tinged brown of its principal monument, makes the Day 6 The Castellana Caves, formed following soil back to the fi rst prehistoric settlements and the town stand out in the green of the surrounding area. The erosion by a subterranean river, stretch over several kilo- town, especially the historic centre, is a true sur- city of Ostuni is a series of levels, staircases, small roads, metres at diff erent levels, whereby large caves alternate prise. The so called "sassi" cave dwellings of tufa alleys, arches.The town of Cisternino marks the bound- with tunnels. Over 2 kilometres have been explored so stone laid on each other half bored into the rock ary of the Valley of Itria.The white limestone houses of far. The one hour tour takes you 1 km inside the Caves. walls. You can walk along the twisting cobbled this tidy and graceful centre, situated in a hill, break up You will feel like you are entering a fairytale world, en- paths that wind between a network of tiered the intense green of the fertile countryside, dotted with tirely created by nature, whereby human actions have houses down to the rock fl oor. Trulli. just made them even more unreal and charming. Mar-

28 | Contact: Jolanda & Fabiola • +39 0183 548 205 • [email protected] Puglia Puglia slow and cheap In just a few years, Puglia has gone from being a destination that hardly anyone knew to one of the most popular regions in southern Italy. This quantum leap is due to the grand qualities of the various tourist facilities on off er: excellent hotels, fi ne food and wine, beautiful locations with their intact historical centres, natural beauties scattered throughout the region. And last but not least, the extraordinary welcome off ered by the people of Puglia. Tour includes World Heritage Site. Buff et lunch in a trullo with local specialities. In the afternoon, visit to the Castellana Mini course on making • 4 Nights B&B in a 4 hotel in Cisternino caves, an impressive system of underground caverns pasta orecchiette and spanning 3 kilometres. On the way back, stop in the bocce tournament • Welcome drink beautiful town of Polignano a Mare to savour an exqui- • 2 Dinners in the hotel site, unmissable mulberry-fl avoured ice-cream. Dinner • Goodbye dinner in the hotel with pizza menu in the hotel and overnight accommodation. and entertainment with live folk music Day 3 After breakfast, departure on an excursion to Basilicata with a view of Matera, the city of the "Stones" Tip • Transfer on day of arrival and departures in recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site due to bus from Bari or Brindisi become European Capital City of Culture in 2019. This • Assistant from airport is followed by a visit to Martina Franca and its char- • Full day excursions with guide and local buses acteristic historical centre with its white alleyways, noble buildings and majestic Baroque churches. Dinner (Alberobello, Castellana, Polignano - Matera, in a typical butcher's shop in Cisternino: the butcher's Martina Franca) shop restaurants of this city are a well-known tradition Orecchiette is a shape of rather thick pasta, ob- • Half day excursion with guide and local buses throughout the south of Italy for the goodness of their tained by pressing a fi nger on a round piece of (Bari) meat! Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight ac- dough. Their particular form ensures they keep commodation. • 2 Lunches in a restaurant (Alberobello) and in their shape during cooking and they are perfect Day 4 After breakfast, departure on a guided tour when eaten with the most particular of sauces: a country hotel (Bari area) of the city of Bari. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, it is an the best-known recipe from Puglia is orecchiette • Special dinner in a butcher's shop (Cisternino) open door to the nearby East with the old city protected with broccoli or broccoli and ricotta cheese. by the Svevo Castle. Lunch in a typical estate where a Package price per person 5 days cheese-maker will demonstrate how mozzarella is pro- duced and allow you to taste it while it is still warm. In Mozzarella from € 299 the afternoon, return to the hotel for the goodbye din- ner with various starters, pizzas and desserts… all ac- Day 1 arrival in Puglia, settling in to hotel in Cis- companied by the music and good cheer of a folk group. ternino. Welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight accom- Overnight accommodation. modation. Day 5 After breakfast, departure for the return jour- Day 2 After breakfast, departure for Alberobello, ney. with its trulli lined up on the hillside, which make it the only landscape of its kind in the world, and a UNESCO Day 4

Demonstration of how mozzarella, ricotta and burrata are made: do you know how it is done? Let yourself be amazed by the great skill of the cheese-maker whose love, passion and skill will leave you speechless. And the proof of the pud- ding is in the excellence of the products.

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Culinary tour the best on your plate and in your glass A special tour for food and wine afi cionados. Sicily has a great deal to off er in terms of food and wine: it ranks 2nd among the southern regions with 16 Michelin stars, but above all is increasingly well known for its high quality prod- ucts and wine. It is absolutely a region to be "tasted"! which is made using a very unique technique, like none the 1800s, for a fi tting end to your trip. Return to the Tour includes other in Italy. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay. hotel and overnight stay. Day 3 After breakfast, departure for Siracusa, a city Day 7 After breakfast, departure. • 2 Nights HB in a 4 star hotel in the Ragusa set right on the sea, rich in monuments and in which nature, history, and legend all come together like in area the Neapolis archaeological park with its Greek theater. Ragusa and the church • 2 Nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the Catania Meanwhile Ortigia is a succession of Baroque buildings of Santa Maria delle area and Arab streets. We continue on to the Catania area, Scale • Dinner at the hotel in the Catania area settle in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 4 After breakfast a guided tour of Catania with its • Full day guide in Ragusa and Modica picturesque fi sh market (every morning from Monday to • Tasting of Modican chocolate Saturday). Catania, situated in a very fertile plain where • Aperitif in the Scicli area even in the winter the scent of lemon fl owers permeates • Rich brunch with 5 wines at a winery in the the air, is a city full of highly traffi cked boulevards. Then we head on to Viagrande to visit a vineyard which grows Catania area the Nerello Mascalese, with vines that range from 20 to • Half day guide in Catania over 100 years old. We couldn't leave out a rich brunch Day 2 • Seafood dinner at a restaurant in Taormina with tastings of 5 wines and other delicacies. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. The seafood dinner will be • Sicilian granita with brioche in Messina served at a traditional restaurant in beautiful Taormina, 340 steps connect Ragusa to Ibla. A tiring climb, • Half day guide in Cefalù with breathtaking panoramic views. Return to the hotel but with a panoramic view you cannot miss! • Wine tasting in a relais in Castelbuono and overnight stay. • 2 nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the Palermo Day 5 After breakfast, departure for Messina where you will taste the best granita in all of Sicily, accompanied The Chocolate of Modica area by a fresh brioche. The next culinary stop is Castelbuono, • Dinner at the hotel in the Palermo area for a tasting in a very evocative location in the hills of the • Half day guide in Monreale and Palermo Madonie Park at a relais built within an ancient abbey. Also worth a visit is the adjacent wine cellar where the • 4 Course dinner with aperitif at a baglio in award winning "Litra" Cabernet-Sauvignon is produced. Palermo's inland area We continue on to Cefalù for a guided tour. The visit to the city is dominated by its Norman cathedral, one of the Package price per person 7 days most beautiful examples of Medieval Sicilian architec- ture in the region. Continuing on to Palermo, settling in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. from € 492 Day 2 Day 6 After breakfast, the day begins with a guided Day 1 Arrival and settling in at the hotel in the Ragusa tour of Monreale and its cathedral, which houses pre- area, dinner and overnight stay. cious gold mosaics and a beautiful cloister with 228 dec- Day 2 After breakfast, a trip to Ragusa Ibla, an orated columns. Then we continue on to visit Palermo's The ritual of cold chocolate production with "Bit- ancient city, rich in Baroque buildings, that was recon- historic center. Dominated by diff erent and contrasting ter mass" is passed on from generation to genera- structed after the earthquake of 1693. We continue on to cultures, the city refl ects this cultural mix with its unique tion. This ancient recipe makes chocolate brittle Modica and explore its historic center with the San Gior- and fascinating character. The rest of the day is up to you. and gives it an incomparable taste. It’s so diffi cult gio church and its majestic staircase. At a famous pastry Dinner with aperitif and an abundant 4-course menu will to decide between the numerous fl avors: cinna- shop you will have the chance to taste Modican chocolate be served in an ancient and characteristic baglio from mon, orange, white pepper, lemon, cardamom, marjoram, dark, nutmeg, chili pepper and many others! 30 | Contact: Jolanda & Fabiola • +39 0183 548 205 • [email protected] Sicilia Taormina, fun and dolce vita An easy tour which leaves room for relaxation but which is nonetheless rich in exciting discoveries. Classic Sicily, for over fi fty years the preferred destination of tourists from all over Europe. Day 2 Breakfast and then departure for Catania. This Day 5 Breakfast and transportation by bus to the historic center is one of the Baroque gems of eastern Sic- airport. Tour includes ily with its splendid Piazza Duomo and Via dei Crociferi lined with churches and convents. A visit to the fi sh • 4 Nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the Giardini market held every morning (except Sundays) is a must. Naxos area A light seafood lunch awaits you at the restaurant. In the Bar Turrisi Castelmola • 2 Dinners at the hotel (3 courses) afternoon we continue along the Riviera dei Ciclopi, a coastal stretch in northern Catania that off ers numerous • Farewell dinner at the hotel (4 courses) stories and legends as well as views of the sea stacks ris- • Cocktail (Castelmola) ing out of the Aci Trezza sea. Return to the hotel, dinner, • Light 2-course lunch (Catania) and overnight stay. • Exclusive Taormina by-night bus tour Day 3 Most of the day free for relaxation or activities Dinner at your leisure, perhaps a visit to the weekly open • 2 Half day guided tours (Taormina and Etna) market. In the late afternoon departure for Taormina • Full day guided tour (Catania and Riviera with an exclusive open bus tour, our guide will introduce Ciclopi) you to the beauties of this city: in the historic center you'll fi nd the churches and the majestic Teatro Greco, • Roundtrip transportation from airport to and along Corso Umberto high fashion boutiques and ar- hotel tisan shops. Back on the bus for Castelmola where you'll • 2 Half day bus rentals (Taormina and Etna) enjoy a fabulous view of the sparkling lights of Taormina. • Full day bus rental (Catania and Riviera Here a stop at the Bar Turrisi for a taste of almond wine is Ciclopi) a must… but the bar is only recommended for adults!! Day 4 After breakfast departure for the morning ex- • Tasting of Sicilian liqueurs cursion to Mt. Etna. At 3,350 meters high it is the high- est and largest active volcano in Europe. A spectacle of Package price per person 5 days colors: the red of the lava, the white of the snow, and the Day 3 clear blue of the sky are so captivating you could gaze at from € 289 them forever. On the way back to the hotel a stop at a distillery to taste Sicilian grappas and liqueurs, including the limoncello produced with the extremely juicy local Day 1 Arrival in Catania, meet your guide, and trans- lemons. Afternoon free. Get ready for dinner at the hotel, With its penis gallery, it is among the seven most portation to the 4 hotel in the Giardini Naxos area. not a farewell but an ARRIVEDERCI to this spectacular unusual bars in the world. Try the almond wine, a Dinner and overnight stay. island! special aphrodisiac!

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Discovering the best UNESCO sites Genova - Firenze - Roma - Venezia

Travelling through Italy is an unique experience and discovery of beautiful World Heritage sites. You will visit important cities of great historical and artistic value as well as small picturesque villages situated in charming landscapes such as Portovenere overlooking the sea, Florence, the leaning tower of Pisa or the peaceful landscape of San Gimignano in Tuscany. The tour continues to Rome, the eternal city, then to the world famous Venice before turning back to Milan. In general we combine the visit of the most important beautiful Italian cities and natural landscape with some gour- met breaks to taste good wine and typical products. Day 1 Milan, Genoa, Sestri Levante Arrival at Milan Tour includes airport and transfer towards Liguria. According to fl ight time, we could arrange a short city tour (local guide • 9 Day coach rent from / to Milan incl. • Half day guide Pisa with supplement). Genoa, the most important city of Li- guria, owes its beautiful historic centre to its history as parking fees (possible changes) • Half day guide Florence marine republic. Also the port contributes to the impor- • 1 Night B&B sup 3 or 4 Hotel area • Half day guide San Gimignano tance of Genoa. You will see around the fi nest examples of palaces and buildings which embellish the town. Sestri Levante • Full day guide Rome Then hotel accommodation in Sestri Levante area. Din- • 2 Nights B&B sup 3 or 4 Hotel area • Full day guide Rome and Albani hills ner at leisure. Montecatini Terme Day 2 Portovenere - Pisa - Montecatini Terme • Vip entrance fee to Vatican museums After breakfast, visit of Portovenere, one of the most • 3 Nights B&B sup 3 or 4 Hotel Rome • Half day guide Venice beautiful towns on the west coast of Italy. In 1997 Por- • 2 Nights B&B sup 3 or 4 Hotel area tovenere and the villages of Cinque Terre were desig- • Half day guide Verona nated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Here you can Venice • Boat from Tronchetto to San Marco Square taste the best Italian ice cream. Then continue to Tusca- • Ice cream in Portovenere and back ny for the visit of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will enjoy a spectacular view of three medieval marble • Wine tasting in Montepulciano Package price per person 9 days monuments: the Baptistery, the Cathedral consecrated • Aperitif in Rome to Virgin Maria and the world famous leaning Belltower which does not fall over...yet! Back to hotel late after- • Lunch at a a Farmhouse area Arezzo from € 925 noon. Dinner at leisure. • Half day guide Portovenere

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Day 3 Florence - Montecatini Terme - After break- tains of Rome, such as Piazza della Repubblica with its and metal. Today the town is renowned for the produc- fast you will visit of Florence, whose historial city centre Naiadi Fountain. Not far away stands Moses Fountain tion of golden jewellery. The Antique market on Piazza is one of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. European while the Fountain of Dioscuri is on the Quirinale Hill. Grande and the surrounding streets are very charming. town, between the 14th and the 16th century Florence Atop of the hill stands the Quirinale Palace, the presiden- In the surrounding we have organised for you a astonished the world. Indeed, second only to Athens, tial residency. From here we reach Trevi Fountain, Rome´s light lunch in a " locanda" of charme situated in Forence was a hotbed of creative minds who wanted most renowned fountain. According to tradition, if you the beautiful landscape of Tuscany. In the wine to create a new culture. Dante, Giotto, Botticelli, Leon- throw a coin into the fountain, one day you will return to bar, you one can taste the best of Tuscan and Ital- ardo, Brunelleschi, Donatello and the "divine" Michel- Rome. Not far away there are the famous Spanish Steps! ian wines accompanied by little appetisers. angelo have left their mark in the streets, the marble, Back to hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner at leisure. Then transfer to hotel in area of Venice. Accommodation the magnifi cent palaces and the museums of this town, Day 6 Rome - After breakfast , a vip-entrance has and dinner at leisure. a legacy of mankind. In the afternoon you can visit the been arranged for yuou to visit of The Vatican Museums, Day 8 Venice - Breakfast in hotel. Then you will Uffi zi museums (optional and as free visit, without lo- Cappella Sistina and St. Peter's Basilica. This impressive enjoy a guided walking tour of Venice. Fairytale cal guide) or just go around the elegant shops and construction had been built as mausoleum for Adrian beautiful, suspended between sea and sky, the town the popular markets in the small streets and squares. and his family and later on it was converted into a papal of the Doges welcomes visitors from all over the Back to hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner at leisure. fortress. During its centenarian history, it has been also world. Venice owes most of its charm to the fairy- Day 4 San Gimignano - Montepulciano - Rome used as a prison. Visit of the Vatican Museums: among like light lagoon scenery as well as its array of works After breakfast departure towards San Gimignano, a the works of art there are for example the Laokoon of art created in both Western and Eastern style. charming historic town set on a hill above Val d'Elsa, also group, the Belvedere Torso, masterpieces of the Greek The rest of the day is at our own disposal. If the called the Manhattan of the Middle Age. Well recognized art dating back to the I century BC. The Sistine Chapel, return fl ight the day after leaves in the morn- from a distance because of its famous medieval towers. where the papal election takes place, contains master- ing from Milan, you can visit Verona this afternoon. You will admire the beautiful view on the countryside pieces of Michelangelo, such as the Last Judgement. Of Back to hotel late afternoon. Dinner at leisure. and enjoy its fl owered balconies and all the little shops. course you can not miss St. Peter's Cathedral, Christian- Day 9 Verona - Milan - After breakfast, departure It historic centre is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. ity's biggest and most impressive church, with art works towards Verona, the town of "Romeo and Giulietta" Afterwards you go to Montepulciano for a tast- of Michelangelo and Bernini. In front of it the fascinating where a local guide will show you its beauties. Verona ing of excellent tuscan wines and farm prod- St. Peter´s Square, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. is wonderfully located in the hilly landscape of the River ucts, such as pecorino cheese and salami. In the afternoon you will go outside of Rome, to the Al- Adige, the second most important art city of art in Vene- Late afternoon you will reach Rome. Hotel accommoda- bani hills area and Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer to after Venice. From Piazza Bra with the magnifi cent tion and dinner at leisure. residence. Then go down to the Alban Lake, a volcanic Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest in Italy, you Day 5 Rome - Breakfast in hotel. Today you will lake. From here we can enjoy the stunning view of the can easily reach the old town strolling along the co- make a "full immersion " in Ancient Rome, visiting the various medieval towns with its castles. On the slopes lourful and lively Via Mazzini. A very important colony Capitoline Hill, symbol of Rome's power, which still is pleasantly situated Frascati, the famous city of wine. under the Roman Empire, Verona was later conquered serves as the seat of the city government, the Roman Back to hotel late afternoon. Dinner at leisure. by the Ostrogoths, the Langobards and the Franks. Forum, which was the centre of the ancient city; next Day 7 Arezzo - area Venice - After breakfast you Then you go towards Milan airport. to it the Imperial Forums were built later on. Particu- will leave Rome and go towards Northern Italy. On the larly famous is Trajan's Column (UNESCO World Heri- way on you will make a nice stop in Arezzo (Tuscany) to tage Site). The Colosseum where in the past gladiato- visit the "Etruscan Town", where famous personalities rial combats took place will seen from outside. The tour have left their mark such as the poet Francesco Petrarca, goes on with the Arch of Constantine and the Palatine. Piero della Francesca and his frescoes in the Church of When it is time to have a break, we have arranged for you San Francesco, Giorgio Vasari, the great architect who the typical Italian "Aperitivo" with a drink of Prosecco and built the Uffi zi. Arezzo is mainly dedicated to handicraft some snacks in one of the most beautiful squares of Rome. as under the Etruscan and later the Roman rule. At that Then the tour continue with the visit of the most foun- time Arezzo was famed for the handcrafted ceramics

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The top 4 art cities of Italy: For travelers making their way through Italy for the fi rst time, the most popular attractions in the country are a must- see. How could you miss the Colosseum in Rome, or Vatican City, or the Renaissance heart of Florence, or St. Mark's square in Venice and so on… This tour is a "best of" list of the best of Italy. You will begin with the "must see" sightsee- ings and along the way, you will enjoy Italy's culture, wine and cuisine.

Tour includes • Bus rental for the whole tour from Rome to • Half day guide Venice Milan, as per programm • Half day boat-trip to Murano and Burano • 3 Nights B&B in Rome • Half day guide Milano • Full day guide Rome • Entrance fees to the Dome • Entrance fees of Vatican Museums, Cappella • 2 Nights B&B in Milan Sistina and St. Peter's Basilica • Half day guide Como • Half day guide Rome • Mini-cruise on Lake Como • Half day guide Florence Package price per person 9 days • 1 Night B&B in Florence • Half day guide Pisa from € 904 • Ice-cream break in Pisa • Round Boat-transfer from Tronchetto to Hotel and back

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Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan Day 1 Arrival in Rome and transfer to Hotel. 3 nights markets combine with the scenes and panoramas like "A Day 8 Today is dedicated to the visit of the Como on B&B. room with a view, the movie". Check-in at your Hotel. Lake. Como is picturesquely located on the southern Day 2 Our ancient Rome tour starts off in Piazza Day 5 Today we drive from Florence to Venice end of the lake with the same name. Narrow streets, Venezia and then takes us from the Capitoline Hill, through Pisa. A few steps along the medieval city walls, artistic monuments and the ancient city walls serve to symbol of Rome's power, to the Roman Forum and the through the colours and the confused din of voices of document the Middle Age times. After the visit of the city Colosseum, where gladiatorial combats took place. The the multiethnic market… until you will be in awe of a take some time to explore the shores of Lake Como, that tour continues to the Vatican, the smallest country of the wonder! The most famous square of Italy and maybe of are still today a succession of small towns with ancient world! Visit the Vatican Museums with masterpieces of the world takes your breath away: Piazza dei Miracoli is stone bell towers and sumptuous villas. In order to have the Greek art dating back to the I century BC such as the just there for you with the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, a good vision of the beauties of the "Riviera" we highly famous Laokoon group or the world-renowned master- the Cathedral and the Monumental Cemetery. Check-in recommend a boat tour. Few places are as romantic as pieces of Michelangelo: the Sistine Chapel. Of course you at your Hotel in Venice for 2 nights on B&B. Lake Como, and even fewer resorts as beautiful as Bel- can not miss St. Peter's Cathedral, Christianity's biggest Day 6 After breakfast we discover Venice. Fairytale lagio, called the "Pearl of the Lake". and most impressive church, with art works of Michel- beautiful, suspended between sea and sky, the town of Day 9 After breakfast transfer to airport Milan for de- angelo and Bernini. the Doges welcomes its visitors from all over the world. parture. Arrivederci Italia! Day 3 Rome has a great number of fountains and Start your visit in Piazza San Marco, were the most fa- squares. Our tour take you from Piazza della Repubblica mous venetian church has been build in 829. Continue with its Naiadi Fountain to Piazza Navona with the Foun- along the Canal Grande and enjoying the architecture of tain of the Four Rivers by Bernini, from the Quirinale Hill the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. In the after- to Piazza del Popolo and its three churches devoted to noon enjoy a halfday boat-trip to Murano and Burano. Maria, from Trevi Fountain, Rome´s most renowned one, Murano, worldwide renowned for its glass manufactur- to the famous Spanish Steps with its "Barcaccia" (Foun- ing industry, is the largest island near Venice, instead tain of the "ugly Boat"). Last but not least Piazza Bocca Burano is an old fi shing port with picturesque houses, della Verita, the famous mouth of truth. Afternoon at famous thanks to its lace making school. disposal to enjoy the eternal city. Day 7 After breakfast departure for Milan. Despite Day 4 After breakfast wave goodbye to Rome and pro- being a modern city and one of the most important ceed to Florence. Time goes by, yet Florence remains one world economics centres, Milan is rich in magnifi cent of the most important cities of art in the world. Dante, arts treasures. The Dome Square, the Galleria Vittorio Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo, Brunelleschi, Donatello and Emanuele II with its elegant shops and cafes and the the "divine" Michelangelo have left their mark in the renowned Teatro La Scala represent a popular meet- streets, the marble, the magnifi cent palaces and the ing point. Visit the imposing Dome decorated in Gothic museums of the town, a legacy of mankind. Everywhere style with thousands of marble statues and spires and visitors will be in awe of the culture of the "Beautiful". the golden "Madonnina" at the top. Today, Milan is re- The elegant shops in the city centre and the popular nowned worldwide for the fashion designers...so do not miss some time to shop! Check-in in Hotel. Contact: Jolanda & Fabiola • +39 0183 548 205 • [email protected] | 35 Tour Italia

Florence, Rome & Amalfi ... enjoy the dolce vita! This tour is dedicated to you, curios travellers, who want to discover unknown places, hidden corners even in famous and most visited cities... Florence with its small streets and imposing palaces, Rome which off ers much more than only the Colosseum to be visited and in the end a jump to Southern Italy where Sorrento peninsula reveals its mis- chievous panoramic views on Amalfi coast, glamour aspects on the Piazzetta in Capri and the spirit of ancient times in the archeological site of Pompeii.

Tour includes • Coach rental for the tour (as per program) • Mozzarella tasting incl. typical products • 3 Nights B&B in Florence and beverages in Sorrento area • Full day guide Florence • 4 Nights B&B in the area of Sorrento • Half day guide Pisa • Full day guide Amalfi coast • Half day guide Lucca • Full day guide Capri • 2 nights Be&B in Rome • Speed boat from Sorrento to Capri and back • Half day guide Vatican incl. Vatican Museums • Minibus rental for island tour (max 4 hrs) • Full day guide Herculaneum, Vesuvius and • Reservation fees (without queue) for visit of Pompeii Vatican museums, Cappella Sistina and St. • Half day guide Naples and assistance during Peter's Chatedral entrance and whispers transfer at the airport • Full day guide Rome Package price per person 10 days • Half day guide Sorrento from € 999

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Day 1 Arrival in Florence and transfer to Hotel for Day 5 Today we will discover the eternal city. Our Day 8 Capri, overlooking the amazing Gulf of Salerno, check-in. 3 nights on B&B. ancient Rome tour starts off in Piazza Venezia and then is a 11 sq km of natural and artifi cial beauties that has Day 2 Time goes by, yet Florence remains one of the takes us from the Capitoline Hill, symbol of Rome's pow- never stopped enchanting people. The lovely Capri Is- most important cities of art in the world. Dante, Giotto, er, to the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, where gladi- land owes much of its appeal to its wonderful natural Botticelli, Leonardo, Brunelleschi, Donatello and the "di- atorial combats took place. Rome has also a great num- scenery; the landscape is marked by terraced gardens, vine" Michelangelo have left their mark in the streets, ber of famous fountains and squares. Our tour takes you white houses and farmed land. The small town of Capri the marble, the magnifi cent palaces and the museums from Piazza della Repubblica with its Naiadi Fountain to is the main centre of the island and its "Piazzetta" (small of the town, a legacy of mankind. The elegant shops in Piazza Navona with the Fountain of the Four Rivers by square) is must-see in Italy. Do not miss the historical re- the city centre and the popular markets combine with Bernini, from the Quirinale Hill to Piazza del Popolo and mains from Roman times. the views and panoramas of the famous movie "A room its three churches, from Trevi Fountain, Rome´s most re- Day 9 After breakfast a local guide will take us to with a view". nowned one, to the famous Spanish Steps with its "Bar- discover the story of world-famous Pompeii and its sur- caccia" (Fountain of the "ugly Boat"). Last but not least Day 3 After breakfast departure for Pisa. A few steps rounding. One of Europe´s active volcanoes, Vesuvio is Piazza Bocca della Verita, where the famous mouth of along the medieval city walls, through the colours and the most renowned one because of the earthquake and truth is housed. the confused din of voices of the multiethnic market… eruption that in 79 A.C. destroyed and buried Hercula- until you will be in awe of a wonder! The most famous Day 6 Today we drive from Rome to Sorrento. Stroll neum, Pompeii and many villas in the surrounding. The square of Italy and maybe of the world takes your breath around the town, that straddles the cliff s overlooking eruption buried it under tons of ash that well-preserved away: Piazza dei Miracoli is just there for you with the the gulf of Naples and Mt Vesuvius, to discover its his- the city for centuries till initial rediscovery in 1599. Pom- Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Cathedral and the toric centre, that will take you back in time. Sorrento has peii has been a tourist destination for over 250 years and Monumental Cemetery. In the afternoon we head to always been a tourist destination of excellence, included today it has UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is Lucca, that with ist 4 km long city walls, boasts a true in the Grand Tour and then visited by elite holidaymakers one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. Mt. unspoiled artistic and historical heritage of Tuscany. The in the nineteenth-century. A buff alo mozzarella tasting Vesuvio off ers a dramatic view of the Gulf of Naples. narrow streets, the ancient towers, the green gardens is also planned…do not miss it! Check-in in your hotel Day 10 Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Naples and the typical shops in the historic centre give a charm- in the area of the Sorrento peninsula. 3 nights on B&B. for departure. The beauty of Naples is proverbial, in al- ing touch to this town. Day 7 Deemed by UNESCO as an outstanding example most no other city in the world poets were inspired in Day 4 After breakfast wave goodbye to Florence and of a Mediterranean landscape, the Amalfi Coast is a be- a similar way. With its numberless remains of its almost drive south toward Rome. 2 nights on B&B. Arrival and guiling combination of great beauty and gripping drama: 3000-year history, with the ever-changing atmosphere check-in. After lunch on own visit the smallest country of coastal mountains plunge into the sea in a stunning ver- of its historic centre, a barrage of music, colours and the world: Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums with tical scene of precipitous crags, picturesque towns and smells, with its narrow streets and multi-storey houses, masterpieces of the Greek art dating back to the I cen- lush forests set between the green rolling hills and the with its lively friendly lovable people, Naples never fails tury BC such as the famous Laokoon group or the world- blue sea and sky. The Amalfi coast stretches from Posi- to captivate visitors… renowned masterpieces of Michelangelo: the Sistine tano (stop only to take pictures to panorama from the Chapel. Of course you can not miss St. Peter's Cathedral, road above) through Amalfi , Minori and Maiori. Ravello Christianity's biggest and most impressive church, with is located in the hills above Amalfi and off ers stunning art works of Michelangelo and Bernini. views of the Mediterranean.

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From ancient Pompeii An unusual combination to get to know two of the most beautiful regions of Southern Italy. After visiting the Amalfi coast, the famous ruins of Pompeii and the charming island of Capri, passing through plan- tations of lemon trees, olive groves and vineyards, we arrive in Puglia, a territory rich in traditions, colours and fl a- vours. On the way, you visit Trani and see its typical Norman herringbone patterns. Then the Castellana Caves and the Trulli of Alberobello with a typical lunch of local specialities. To round off the journey, we will visit Castel del Monte (World Heritage site), considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in the world.

Tour includes • 8 Day coach rent from Naples to Bari or Brindisi • 3 Nights HB in sup. 3 /4 hotel in Sorrento / Castellammare di Stabia area • 4 Nights HB in sup. 3 /4 hotel in Fasano / Cisternino area • Full day guided tour to Amalfi coast • Full day guided tour Castellana Grotte and Alberobello • Full day guided tour Matera and Altamura • Half day guided tour of Pompeii • Half day guided tour of Castel del Monte • Light lunch including drinks in a Trullo (Alberobello) • 1 Focaccia tasting (Altamura) Package price per person 8 days from € 618

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to the amazing trulli of Alberobello

Day 1 Sorrento area - Arrival on the Sorrento Penin- natural spectacle. You will penetrate about 1 km into the sula, accommodation in hotel for 3 nights HB. caves on a one-hour tour. We continue on to Alberobello, Day 2 Amalfi coast - After breakfast, a trip to the where a typical lunch is booked in a friendly restaurant so-called "Costiera amalfi tana" (Unesco World Heritage in a real "Trullo". After lunch, we visit the town, capital Site), an area of great physical beauty and natural diver- of the round stone houses called "Trulli". There are more sity. It has been intensively settled by human commu- than one thousand trulli in the centre, which has been nities since the early Middle Ages. There are a number named a World Heritage Site. Return to hotel in late af- of towns such as Amalfi and Ravello with architectural ternoon and dinner. and artistic works of great signifi cance. The rural areas Day 6 Castel del Monte - After breakfast, departure show the versatility of the inhabitants in adapting their for Castel del Monte (Unesto World Heritage Site) where use of the land to the diverse nature of the terrain, which a local guide awaits you for the visit. The Castel del Mon- ranges from terraced vineyards and orchards on the te is an exquisite masterpiece of Swabian architecture, lower slopes to wide upland pastures. Return to hotel in built by Friedrich III on one of the highest spots in the late afternoon for dinner. Murge. Here, Apulian masonry, the new court lifestyle, Day 3 Pompeii - After breakfast, the morning is dedi- and classical inheritance come together. Afternoon free cated to a guided tour of Pompei (Unesco World Heritage and return to the hotel for dinner. Free afternoon and Site). Pompei, the city buried by the great eruption of Ve- return to hotel for dinner. suvius, is an impressive and revealing insight into life in Day 7 Matera and Altamura - Breakfast and depar- antiquity. You will visit the Antiquarium, which contains ture for full day excursion. Today we discover the ancient documents about the city's history and articles of daily town Matera, famous for the so called "Sassi di Matera": use as well as models of mills. Afternoon at leisure and cave dwellings of tufa stone laid on each other half bored return to hotel for dinner. into the rock walls. This is the most outstanding, intact Day 4 Trani - Fasano/Cisternino area - Breakfast example of a troglodyte settlement in the Mediterra- and departure for Puglia. Along the way, a stop in Trani. nean region, perfectly adapted to its terrain and ecosys- The architectural jewel of the city of Trani is its beautiful tem (Unesco World Heritage Site). Then the visit continue cathedral, also called the "queen of Apulian cathedrals." to Altamura (the name means means 'High Walls'). Here It is the highest expression of the Romanesque style in we taste the exquisite focaccia (kind of white pizza). Apulia and stands before the square Swabian Castle, one Day 8 After breakfast and a fi nal photo, departure for of the most impressive structures built by Friedrich II. return journey. Arrival at hotel in Monopoli area, for 3 nights HB. Day 5 Castellana Caves/Alberobello - Breakfast and departure for a full day trip to Castellana and Alberobel- lo. The long underground caves off er visitors a unique

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Gourmet Tour in the deepest Mediterranean sensations: Rome-Naples-Sicily A tour which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the most authentic Southern Italy culinary tradition with tasty stop- overs in Lazio, Campania and Sicily to discover their food and wine secrets. The fi rst stop will be in Rome to enjoy the famous amatriciana pasta and the artichokes, then we continue to Naples for the real pizza and delicious seafood dishes. After a short sea cruise we land in Palermo, where we start a culinary tour of Sicily, visiting places of great charm and gastronomic tradition: Palermo, Cefalù, Mount Etna, Catania and the lively Taormina ... a deliciously unique journey!

Tour includes

• 1 Night HB + 1 night BB in the Roman Castles • 1 HD guide in Cefalù area in a good 3 stars hotel • 1 Typical lunch in a Relais de Charme • 1 Dinner in a typical Roman trattoria • 3 Nights HB in the Giardini Naxos area in a • 1 FD guide in Rome good 3 stars hotel • 1 HD guide in Naples • 1 FD guide for Mount Etna • 1 Night HB in Naples area in a good 3 stars • 1 Honey tasting hotel • 1 Lunch in an agriturismo with local specialties • 1 Pizza-lunch • 1 Wine tasting with snack • 1 FD guide in Pompeii • 1 FD guide for Catania and Taormina • 1 Pizza-lunch • 1 Drink on the rooftop terrace in Taormina • 1 Seafood dinner • 1 Dinner with Sicilian specialties • 1 Overnight ferry Napoli - Palermo incl. bus pass • 1 HD guide in Palermo Package price per person 9 days • 1 Typical snack from € 519 • 1 Night HB in Palermo in a good 3 stars hotel

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Day 1 Rome - Arrival in Rome and hotel accommo- Day 7 Mount Etna and its fl avors - Breakfast. De- dation in the Roman Castles area. Dinner and overnight parture for an excursion to Mount Etna, which with its Day 2 Rome - After breakfast, guided tour of Rome, 3340m is Europe's highest and largest active volcano. which has always been known as the "Eternal City": We will drive up from the southern side up to the Rifugio Piazza Venezia, the Capitol, symbol of Roman power, Sapienza at 1926 m. From there we start a pleasant walk the Imperial Forums, the Pantheon and the Colosseum, through the spectacular lunar landscape of the Crateri where the gladiatorial combats took place. Dinner will be Silvestri, originated from an eruption in 1892. Today you in the Frascati area in a typical Roman trattoria, where will have the opportunity to taste various local products the best Amatriciana pasta is waiting for you! such as honey, wine and much more at an agriturismo at the foot of Mount Etna and in a renowned winery. Day 3 Naples - After breakfast departure for Naples, where you will also visit the historical center and Via San Day 8 Catania - Taormina - Breakfast. Guided tour Gregorio Armeno, known as Naples Christmas Alley. Here of Catania, amazing baroque town whose cultural heri- you'll fi nd the famous presepi , handcrafted Neapolitan tage is combined with a wonderful geographical posi- Nativity scenes. Accommodation at the hotel. At dinner tion between Mount Etna and the crystal clear Ionian you'll be surprised by the Neapolitan seafood dishes and coast. In the afternoon we go to Taormina: after a nice as dessert by the delicious sfogliatelle. Overnight. walk in the picturesque alleys you will enjoy an aperitif in a unique location, on a terrace with stunning sea view. Day 4 Pompeij - Naples - After breakfast we start Return to the hotel, dinner with Sicilian specialties and a guided tour of Pompeii, famous around the world for overnight. its archaeological excavations. This ancient Roman town was buried under 4 to 6 meters of volcanic ash in the Day 9 After breakfast, it´s time to start our return eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. For lunch you will journey. It's also possible to leave by ferry from Palermo, taste the famous Neapolitan pizza. We head back to to Naples or Genoa (ferry is not included in the package). Naples with a stop at Saraceno, for a light dinner with typical products. Departure by ferry, overnight on board (meals not included). Day 5 Palermo - Arrival in Palermo in the morning. Your guide will show you the hidden corners and the stunning beauty of the Sicilian capital. During this inter- esting tour of Palermo you will taste the real street food with arancini (stuff ed rice balls) and panelle (fritters) just like the locals do. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 6 Cefalù - Giardini Naxos - After breakfast, de- part to Cefalù, a lovely sea village whose origins probably date back to the fourth century BC. Continue to Castel- buono for lunch in an exclusive location. In the afternoon you reach the Giardini Naxos area. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.

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Sicily and Malta two islands under the same sun This tour will take you to the southern islands of the Mediterranean sea, to discover their unique cultures. When you think of Italy, you probably think mostly of Roman ruins, but Sicily is a real melting pot of cultures. Over the centu- ries, the island was colonized by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Normans before becoming part of Spain, then the Bourbon Kingdom, and fi nally part of Italy. You can still fi nd all the traces that these conquerors left behind: Greeks and Romans ruins together with Byzantine and Arab art all at once! The Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Byzantines, all left their traces also on the Maltese Islands. Until 1530 Malta was actually an exten- sion of Sicily: the conquerors who ruled over Sicily also governed the Maltese Islands till Charles V bequeathed Malta to the Knights, who took Malta through a new golden age. The history of Malta is a long and colourful one dating back to the dawn of civilisation, the remains of which are the mysterious temples dedicated to the goddess of fertility.

Tour includes • Bus at disposal for the whole tour (on Sicily • Full day guided tour of Catania and Siracusa and then on Malta) B&B in sup. 3 /4 • 1 Night Bed and breakfast in Modica-Pozzallo • 2 Nights B&B in Palermo area • Full day guide Palermo and Monreale • 1 Ferry tickets Pozzallo-Malta • Full day guide Erice and Selinunte • Half day guide Valletta • Marzipan tasting in Erice • 3 Nights B&B 4in Malta • 1 Night B&B in Agrigento • Full day guide Gozo Island • Half day guide Tempel valley in Agrigento • 1 Round ferry tickets Malta-Gozo • 2 Nights B&B in the area of Giardini Naxos- • Full day guide Mdina Letojanni-Roccalumera Package price per person 10 days • Full day guided tour Etna and Taormina • Honey tasting in Zaff erana Etnea from € 739

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Day 1 Arrival in Palermo airport and transfer to hotel 2000 metre journey you can admire a contrast-fi lled huge cylindrical rock isolated at the entrance of the bay, for check-in, dinner at leisure. landscape with lava fl ows, brooms, chestnut trees, and an inland sea that links to the open sea through a natu- Day 2 After breakfast we visit Palermo, a history vineyards. Afterwards in Zaff erana Etnea a delicious ral opening, and the famous Azure Window (Tieqa), an and art-packed city with its Cathedral and the Palazzo sampling of honey-based-products is planned. Then incredible arch shaped by erosion. We will then move dei Normanni in which the precious Cappella Palatina is you spend the rest of the day in the charming town of onto Rabat to visit its citadel and learn about history and found. The art heritage and traditions of Palermo date Taormina: old town boasts amazingly scenic views, espe- traditions of the island. We then proceed towards Xlendi, back to ancient times. Dominated by diff erent and con- cially from the ancient Theatre, the narrow picturesque one of Gozo's typical and picturesque fi shing villages trasting cultures, the town and the region as a whole streets, elegant boutique and craft shops. Return to the with a fi nal stop at the Megalithic Temples of Ggantija: were a melting pot of cultures and the famous Cappella hotel. an impressive pre-historic monument. Palatina off ers fi nest examples of oriental-style mosaics. Day 6 Breakfast, check-out and departure for Day 9 Today our fi rst stop is Mdina, the heart of the In the afternoon we head to Monreale with its impres- Catania. The old town is one of eastern Sicily's baroque island, also known as the Silent City. The old capital is sive Arab-Norman cathedral and an astonishing Bene- jewels with the splendid Piazza Duomo and the Via dei a true city-museum, entirely encircled with bastions set dictine cloister with 228 decorated double columns. Crociferi with its churches and convents. A visit to the fi sh on a rocky outcrop, and a maze of alleys lined with patri- Day 3 Breakfast and departure to explore the prov- market (every morning except Sundays) is a must-see. cians residences, baroque churches, convents and palac- ince of Trapani. Erice, founded in the 9th century, is a We head to Syracuse, the "fi nest and largest of all Greek es. The next stop is the Ta' Qali crafts village allowing you charming location with beautiful views and has a medi- cities" according to Cicero, to admire its splendid Greek to see local artisans at work developing typical objects eval core which has been preserved intact. From here we theatre and the old town on the island of Ortigia. Not to (lace, weaving, silver fi ligree and blown glass) and where enjoy a breathtaking view of Trapani, the Egadi Islands miss are the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Athena the potters will disclose their secrets. The excursion will and the inland countryside. While strolling around the - the latter converted into a church by eraly christians continue with a visit to the botanical gardens of San city, we will sample its famous marzipan in a local pastry and today cathedral of Syracuse, where remains of Greek Anton, then to Mosta, with its famous parish church of shop. Later we continue to Segesta, with the ancient architecture are still clearly visible. Continue to the hotel the Assumption, a neo-classic building whose 67m high theatre, the only building enclosed by city walls where in the southern part of Sicily. 1 night on B&B. dome is one of the biggest in Europe. historical remains are still visible, and the temple. Then Day 7 Early departure (according to ferry schedule) to Day 10 After breakfast transfer to Malta Airport. we head to Agrigento for overnight. B&B. bid farewell to magical Sicily and say "Hello" to Malta. Day 4 After breakfast, a local guide will take you to First step is to visit the capital city - Valletta - which is discover "The Valley of the Temples" of Agrigento, an rich in history and monuments. This excursion will al- archaeological site which is one of the best examples low you to discover the Upper Barrakka Gardens that of classic Greek civilization; it has been named a "World dominate the Grand Harbour, St. John's co-cathedral, Heritage Site" by UNESCO. The most famous temple, the the cathedral museum as well as the oratory to view the Temple of Concord, is the best-preserved building of famous Caravaggio masterpiece. Check-in at the hotel. 3 the whole Magna Grecia. The trip resumes towards the nights on B&B. eastern part of the island, reaching the area of Giardini Day 8 In the morning, departure by coach towards Naxos-Letojanni-Roccalumera for check in at the hotel. Marfa to take the 30-minute-ferry for Mgarr, the main 2 nights on B&B. port of Gozo. You will have thus the occasion to pass by Day 5 Today you head out for Mount Etna, a 3340m another island of the Maltese archipelago, Comino (1800 high volcano that provides wonderful and fascinating metres in length) on which only aabout ten people live. view at all times, particularly in winter with its snow After arriving in Gozo, we will head for Dwejra Bay, an capped crater. The volcano is still active and along the impressive natural site that includes the Fungus Rock, a

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If for any reason whatsoever the Client is unable Price alteration shall be proportional to the above to proceed with a tour, Gadis Tourist Service will The Client shall indemnify Gadis Tourist Service mentioned costs and the cost details shall be pro- refund the Client subject to Gadis Tourist service be- against any statement of claim brought by tour vided to the Client. ing refunded by Third Party Suppliers. participants, which shall be compensated direct- No price change is possible in the 20 days prior to ly by the Client(without prejudice to any claims the departure date. 8. Minimum number of participants of the Client against Gadis Tourist Service should If a tour is subject to a minimum number of par- a liability of Gadis Tourist Service occur in accor- 4. Alterations to travel arrangements ticipants as outlined in the travel arrangements and dance with the terms of the contract). Changes or alterations to the arrangements fea- that minimum number is not met, Gadis Tourist Ser- Furthermore, the Client shall indemnify Gadis Tour- tured in the contract are allowed, provided that vice may have to cancel the tour 2 weeks in advance ist Service against any claims from third party they are necessary, not signifi cant and do not aff ect of the commencement. suppliers in respect of any cancellations made in the major features of the tour(see art. 6.2). relation to services booked. Any changes, either requested by Gadis Tourist 9. Cooperation of the Client Service or the Client, must be made in writing. For The Client undertakes to avoid or reduce any dam- 13. Information on passport, visa and any alterations requested by the Client Gadis Tour- ages. health provisions Gadis Tourist Service shall, within its possibilities, ist Service reserves the right to levy a fee of € 29,00 10. Liability inform the Client about any material variation in to cover the costs incurred; Gadis Tourist Service is Gadis Tourist Service shall not be liable to the Client entitled to a price increase as a result of changes the general instruction contained in the description for any damage to the Client or his belongings that of the trip. requested by the Client. are caused by force majeure, unforeseen events or In no event Gadis Tourist Service shall be respon- third parties. Anyway, Gadis Tourist Service‘s liabil- 5. Booking transfer sible with respect to the concession and delivery of ity is limited in accordance with international con- The Client may choose to change their booking by any necessary visas from foreign authorities. ventions, in particular: transferring it to another subject, provided that The Client is the sole responsible of the compliance • the Warsaw Convention, 12 October 1929; the transferee meets all conditions of the original with all the instructions necessary to carry out the booking. • the Berne Convention, 25 February 1961; trip. Any inconvenience which arises from the non Anyway, the request for transfer is to be sent to • the Brussels Convention, 20 April 1970. compliance with the instructions above shall be on Gadis Tourist Service by registered mail, or by tele- the risk of the Client.

44 | Contact: +39 0183 548 1 • [email protected] • www.gadis.it Team Gadis Tourist Service shall provide the Client with the Who is taking care information referred to passports, visas and sanitary standards in accordance with Italian laws, with no of your groups liability for any change made by the competent au- thorities (of which he is not aware notwithstanding The Boss Toscana, Umbria, Marche, its common diligence). [email protected] Should the Client has not complied with rules ap- Emilia Romagna plicable to the entrance of the traveller or should a [email protected] visa has not been obtained due to negligence of the Claudio +39 0183 548 204 Client and as a consequence thereof the traveller can Monica +39 0183 548 313 not proceed on the trip, Gadis Tourist Service can re- quest payments of any expenses incurred Piemonte & Valle d´Aosta, Liguria, Côte d‘Azur 14. Miscellaneous Anne +39 0183 548 321 A . Unless otherwise stated the number of free pas- [email protected] sengers granted to separate groups for a minimum number of payers of 25 passengers is calculated on Marta +39 0183 548 202 Sardegna & Corsica placement in double rooms. [email protected] B. The total number of single rooms is subject to the Patrizia +39 0183 548 208 number of double and triple rooms, whereby a Veronica +39 0183 548 315 single room (including single room for the driver) is available every 4 double or triple room. C. The prices stated in the contract are based on Tour Italia, Abruzzo, Molise, Rita +39 0183 548 316 groups with a minimum of 25 participants (includ- Campania, Puglia, Calabria & Sicilia ing the driver). For smaller groups a price increase [email protected] Jacopo +39 0183 548 310 will be set on a case by case basis. The Client may withdraw from the contract no later than 2 weeks Fabiola +39 0183 548 201 prior to the departure date if the price increase ex- ceeds 20% of the increase stated in the contract. Marketing D. The names and addresses of the service suppliers Jolanda +39 0183 548 205 [email protected] will be communicated upon receiving the defi nite rooming-list, no later then 10 days before the be- Roma Vittoria +39 0183 548 206 ginning of the services, unless otherwise agreed [email protected] between Gadis Tourist Service and the Client. E. E Any objection against Gadis Tourist Service in- Graziano +39 0183 548 611 Accounting voices (price, number of passengers, etc.) shall be [email protected] taken into account only if they are communicated to Gadis Tourist Service within 35 days from in- voice date. After this date the invoice shall be col- Laura +39 0183 548 612 Piera +39 0183 548 210 lected for the full amount. 15. Insurance Lago Maggiore, Lombardia, Irene +39 0183 548 225 Gadis Tourist Service has taken out the following in- Lago di Como surance policy: [email protected] Alice +39 0183 548 228 GENERALI ITALIA SPA - polizza n. 763981664 16. Law and arbitration Lucia +39 0183 548 413 Daniela +39 0183 548 224 The contract shall be subject to Italian law. The seat of arbitration for any controversy arising Noemi +39 0183 548 412 Graphics & Software support out of, or in connection with, this contract is Imperia. [email protected]

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Maria Luisa +39 0183 548 510 Paolo +39 0183 548 207 Gadis Contacts Contact: +39 0183 548 1 • [email protected] • www.gadis.it | 45 Good to know A trip to Italy... Live and let live... there may be signifi cant diff erences between hotels If you choose a central hotel please consider that in the same category, for example some 2 star hotels may off er excellent services. We are at your disposal Bus-transportation rules there may be lot of noise and traffi c congestion in the city centre. for to-the-point advice! In the last years new rules have been introduced by city administrations in the fi eld of bus service (for in- Italians are lively people who like going out in the stance Milan, Florence, Montecatini, Pisa, Bologna, open air. In summer time they spend the evening in Unless otherwise Rome, Monaco). the squares or take a stroll along the promenade.. specifi ed These rules may vary from municipality to munici- Heating pality. Please call us for further information! Law currently in force in Italy govern the use of heat- • The prices indicated in the catalogue are based on groups of minimum 25 participants, rooms with Rooms ing which may vary from region to region and sub- ject to weather conditions. Heating is normally only shower/WC and a stay of min. 3 nights. Prices Single rooms are limited and are often available at needed from the end of October to the end of April. for students refer to accommodation in 3-4 beds supplements. Hotels off er double rooms where third rooms. or fourth beds can be added easily, for example for a Electric current • Travel arrangements include one place free every family with a baby‘s cot. The voltage is 220V. Travellers expecting 110V are 25 participants in double room (incl. driver and Breakfast advised to bring adapters. tour guide). Any other „free place provisions“ ap- plying will be set out in details in the specifi c of- When in Rome do as Romans do! National holidays fer. Hotels in Italy serve traditional breakfast consist- On holidays most museums and archaeological sites • During excursions only those costs are included, ing of cappuccino, espresso, tea, milk, croissants or close, although this may be less absolute in big cit- which are explicitly mentioned in the list at the bread with jam. Anyway in many hotels items such ies. We will gladly ask local information centres for end of every excursion programme. All entrance cheese, eggs and diff erent cuts are available as small you. fees are not included and must be paid on the supplement. Tipping and extras spot, when not stated diff erently. Swimming pool Service is usually included in the bill. Sometimes • In most of the hotels set out in the catalogue a Swimming pools are usually open from the end of restaurants will have „Pane e Coperto“ (bread and full breakfast or breakfast buff et is available at a May until midst September but this may vary from cover charge) on the bill, deck chairs and beach um- supplement. We stay at your full disposal for any season to season. Water is heated, deck chairs and brella, telephone, drinks. queries you might have on this respect. beach umbrella are at guests‘ disposal. Still, in Italy it is customary to leave a coin behind in • This catalogue is valid until 31.12.2018 and com- cafes and bars (about 10% of the price). plies with Italian and European law. If the law referred to is amended after 01.05.2017, Gadis Banks reserves the right to these amendments. Banks in Italy are open Monday through Friday from • All our off ers and confi rmations are subject to 8:30 am to 1:20 pm and from 2:30 pm to 3.30 pm. alterations in case of our suppliers altering their Dedicated exchange facilities are not to be found accords taken with us. quite often, therefore we suggest that you change • All prices included in the catalogue are based money or cheques in banks. VisaCard are accepted upon 10% VAT hotel fares and 22% VAT for other almost everywhere. services. If the above fares are increased, we re- Shops serve the right to adjust prices accordingly. Shops are usually open from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and • Surcharges apply in the following periods: from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, although times vary from Easter • Labor Day • Assumption Day • Pentecost • region to region, for instance in southern Italy shops Corpus Domini • Day of german unity stay open from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. In tourist areas • Surcharges apply as well as for local exhibitions or in summer shops can open in the evening. events such as the Carnival in Venice, the Cinema Festival in Cannes, Formula 1 races etc. Clothing Although Italy has a mild climate, it is recommended Italian national holidays: to wear warm clothes in the low season. Churches 01.01.17 New Year‘s Day in Italy are fi rst of all sacred places and not monu- 06.01.17 Epiphany ments, therefore casual wear is expected. It is not 16.+17.04 Easter & Easter Monday permitted to visit churches in miniskirts, shorts or in 25.04.17 Liberation Day uncovered shoulders. Men must wear a shirt and are 02.06.17 Republic‘s Day not permitted to wear short pants. 15.08.17 Assumption Hotel facilities 01.11.17 All Saints‘ Day Hotel facilities in Italy may vary considerably from 08.12.17 Immaculate Conception region to region. 25+26.12.17 Christmas New tourist resorts off er more modern facilities Printed on environmentally friendly paper than traditional resorts, however the hotel star rat- ing does not always mirror actual standards and

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