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SMALL GROUP Ma xi mum of LAND 24 Travele rs JO URNEY French & Italian Rivieras Inspiring Moments > Discover the sun-splashed cities of Nice, Èze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and more as you explore the alluring French Riviera. > Soak up the essence of glamorous Monte INCLUDED FEATURES Carlo, swanky playground to the elite. > Wander along romantic cobbled lanes and Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary pretty seafronts in Portofino and Santa – 4 nights in Nice, France, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city Margherita on Italy’s Ligurian coast. first-class Hotel Aston La Scala. Day 2 Arrive in Nice and transfer > Sip prosecco from your hotel’s terrace as a – 5 nights in Sestri Levante, Italy, to hotel at the first-class Hotel Vis a Vis. Day 3 Nice gorgeous Mediterranean sunset Day 4 Monaco | Monte Carlo | Èze paints the sky with fiery pigments. Transfers (with baggage handling) Day 5 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat | > Savor regional cuisine and sea views – Deluxe motor coach transfers during Villefranceh-sur-Mer while dining along the Bay of Silence. the Land Program. Day 6 Genoa | Sestri Levante > Day 7 Sestri Levante Sail on sea breezes, witnessing the pretty Extensive Meal Program Day 8 Porto Venere | Manarola | towns, rugged coastline and brilliant azure – 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, Vernazza waters of the dramatic Cinque Terre. including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Sestri Levante > tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 9 Experience two UNESCO World with dinner. Day 10 Rapallo | Portofino | Heritage sites. Santa Margherita Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Day 11 Transfer to Genoa airport – Discovery excursions highlight the local and depart for gateway city Èze culture, heritage and history. – Expert-led Enrichment programs Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. enhance your insight into the region. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. – AHI Sustainability Promise: Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with We strive to make a positive, purposeful activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical impact in the communities we visit. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. 800-941-5457 www.k-state.com FRENCH & ITALIAN RIVIERAS Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Gelato. See how to > The Lives of Matisse and Chagall We strive to make a positive, purposeful make gelato and indulge in a sweet treat! on the Cote d’Azur impact in the communities we visit, whenever possible. AHI Connects: Cooking Lesson. > Contemporary France A chef shares tips for making authentic Environmental Impact | Thoughtful pesto alla genovese and focaccia . > The Riviera di Levante: choices to minimize our environmental Nice: Capital of the French Riviera. A Painter’s Palette footprint: eco-friendly transportation, guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less Visit the Musée Marc Chagall, host to the > A Contemporary View of Italy artist’s most important biblical works. Then plastic waste. gain insight into Nice’s history on a walking Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to tour of the old town. Soak up vistas of Parc support local businesses that employ and de la Colline du Château and the Promenade UNESCO World Heritage benefit people in the community. Curating des Anglais, the seaside walkway. Pass by 1. Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the meaningful experiences by staying in homes of nobility and enjoy the ambience of system of the Palazzi dei Rolli intimately sized locales instead of cities the Cours Saleya Market, a bustling hub with affected by overtourism. 2. Portovenere, Cinque Terre and the flowers, produce, olive oils and curiosities. | Community-based Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) Economic Impact Monaco’s Glamor. Monaco is a sovereign tourism using expert local guides and city-state on the French Riviera known for its lecturers, plus program scheduling during lavish lifestyles, palm trees and the Monaco quieter, “shoulder seasons.” Grand Prix. Visit the St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral and watch the changing of the guard outside the Prince’s Palace. Venture into Monte Carlo, Monaco’s most well- AHI Travel Expertise known quarter, followed by timeless Èze Passenger Service Representative | where you can roam the medieval streets. Helps with everything from arranging flights to fulfilling special requests. Riviera Gems. Drive to Saint-Jean-Cap- Ferrat, playground to billionaires, politicians Travel Director | Manages all details and actors. Visit the palatial Villa Ephrussi, Portofino to ensure a memorable trip. built by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild. Travel information | Prepares you fully In the resort town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, for your journey. witness the renowned yacht-filled harbor. Expert local guides and lecturers | Riv to Riv. Depart France’s lovely Côte Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and d'Azur and transfer to Genoa, Italy. Here, share their passion for their country. admire unparalleled views from the top of Spianata Castelletto. Walk along the Via Garibaldi, and see Columbus House and the striped façade of the Genoa Cathedral. Let us arrange your flights! Cinque Terre Sestri Levante. A walking tour reveals the AHI FlexAir | Our personalized many architectural treasures and charming air program features transfers, assistance palazzos of this waterfront jewel. Electives and flexibility. The Cinque Terre. Discover rugged cliffs We’ve designed an engaging excursion to and pastel-hued villages while traveling from take you further afield. Portovenere to Manarola. Continue by boat to witness Corniglia and Vernazza from the Carrara. Join an excursion to legendary DATES & PRICES marble quarries. For centuries, these history- water and savor lunch at a seaside trattoria . steeped quarries have been sought after by May 3-13, 2022 The Italian Riviera. Travel to the seaside sculptors, such as Michelangelo, who used resort of Rapallo, followed by a cruise to the the marble for his now priceless works. From Price $4,245 sunny playground of Portofino. Continue Tour a working quarry and see local gliding on azure seas to Santa Margherita artisans in their studios. for an insightful walking tour. Special Savings $250 Electives are available at an additional cost. Special Price $3,995 Accommodations VAT is an additional $395 per person. Hotel Aston La Scala All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation Hotel Vis a Vis costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $695 (limited availability). The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. 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