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1 In our publications you will find a complete presentation and many helpful tips about one of the Italian regions - in this edition: Liguria!
Piemonte 3 ITALIA Liguria Introducing a Region 9
Lombardia & Lago Maggiore 25
Lago di Garda & Trentino 31
Veneto & Friuli Venezia Giulia 34
Emilia Romagna 37
Toscana 39
Lazio & Umbria 43
Marche & Abruzzo & Puglia 47
Campania 49
Sardegna & Corsica 51
Sicilia 55
Tour Italia 59
Events 61
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tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 2 PIEMONTE Discovering the Langa Astigiana
The Langa Astigiana is an authentic region of Piedmont containing many reminders of past times. Old stone and brick gates lead to small farming villages; stroll along the quiet narrow streets dominated by castles and churches. Sit down and taste the food specialties of this area: hazelnut cakes, Roccaverano cheese,
sausage and of course Piedmont's famous wines! EXCURSION Services
1 full day guide 1 typical cheese tasting 1 wine tasting Price per person 25
10 reasons why you as they cover 18km. If it happens to rain, you can visit should visit Turin all of the centre without getting your feet wet! 8) Savoia Castle Venaria Reale: also known as the Are you thinking about offering Turin to your customers? Versailles of Piedmont, a Unesco site and a fine example Here are ten sound reasons to do so! of Baroque style. See page 5.
1) Architectural transformism: a city of ancient 9) Chocolate and the aperitif: reminders of old times INFO treasures, a capital of industry and a gallery of modern and the aristocratic habits that inhabitants of Turin just art works. The fact that Turin has been chosen to host could not give up. See page 7. the 2008 International architecture congress is not a 10) Superga basilica: one of the most beautiful mere coincidence... monuments to visit in the vicinity of Turin. Climb to the 2) Eatitaly: it is difficult to explain what Eatitaly is. It top of the hill to enjoy Europes most dramatic view, is a fine food market, a place where you can sample as Pope Pio XI once said. delicious dishes, meet people and learn more about There are many other things to do and see in Turin, but healthy food and cooking. A unique paradise for gourmets. we think we covered those that will stimulate your 3) Il Quadrilatero: Turins trendiest district, a melting interest in this city, which counts as one of the top travel pot of different cultures and arts, the Quadrilatero need destinations of Italy. not envy Paris Montmartre. 4) Il Lingotto: today FIATs former factory hosts contemporary art exhibitions and famous events such as the Salone del Gusto (Hall of Taste), La Fiera del Libro (Book Fair), the Bolla at the conference centre and Agnelli futuristic Auditorium. 5) Museum of Cinema: optical boxes, magic lamps, film clips, sketches, giant screens, lit rooms, magic lamps, optical boxes are on display in the museum that occupies the building of the renowned Mole Antonelliana, a symbol of Turin. See page 8. 6) The Egyptian Museum: the second largest museum after the one in Cairo has been recently renovated by art director Dante Ferretti. See page 8 7) Piazza Vittorio: one of Europes largest squares surrounded by ancient buildings and 19th century gates. The imposing colonnades dominate the centre of Turin
3 Wine Cellar Cavallotti Hotel Mercure Calamandrana Royal 4* - Turin
Mercure Torino Royal has 75 sound proofed rooms Patrizia and Giorgio Cavallotti are the third generation providing utmost comfort. The cosy facility is favourably of winemakers of this cellar that has produced excellent located in Turin a few minutes drive from the historic wines and sparkling wines since 1866. We visit the centre, close to the ring road, with easy access to ageing cellar "barricaia" and the old brick cellar for
HOTEL Turin Caselle airport and highway for all directions. the sparkling wine, which is produced according to The hotel has a restaurant serving regional and the classic method. The visit includes a tasting international specialties, two wine bars, garage, car- experience, a joy to the palate! park and a modern well equipped conference room suitable for any event or meeting. Ideal for tourist Wine tasting with snack groups planning to visit Turin. Wines
Chardonnay Piemonte PANE & VINO & PANE Berbera d'Asti D.O.C. HB per person from 45 Piemonte Barbera d'Asti superiore Moscato Piemonte Grappa Menu local sausages and cold cuts cheese stuffed tartlets pizza and focaccia a first course apricot and Mombaruzzo amaretto pie mineral water Price per person 10 Restaurant and wine cellar Castello di Bubbio
Hotel restaurant Castello di Bubbio is located in the south of Piedmont, on the border of Langhe and Monferrato, a few kilometres from Acqui. Once an imposing village, today it is a splendid italian garden with a breathtaking view over the piedmont hills. In one of the wings of the castle there is the restaurant, on whose menu you will find local, simple but - thanks to the high quality ingredients and the art of the Chef - exceptionally tasty examples of piedmont cuisine. It is an absolute must to visit the cellar which is
PANE & VINO & PANE located in the old sousterrain under the tower.
distances from the most important tourist centres: Asti: 39 km Alba: 43 km Acqui Terme: 17 km
Tasting Gourmet menu: Price per person 39
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Passing through the large wrought-iron gate, you enter what has been called an ideal location for "the civilization of wine". The name Contratto has won over an important place in Italian wine history. The first millesimato sparkling wine was made here in 1917. The Versailles of Highlight of the visit are the spectacular cellars, Piedmont excavated to a depth of 32 meters into the heart of the hill, that will be soon declared a World Heritage
After many years of disrepair, La Venaria Reale, one Site by Unesco. PANE & VINO & PANE of the main residences of Italy's Savoy royal family, was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Following Tasting of millesimato sparkling wine massive restoration (Europe's largest cultural restoration project), the palace built by Vittorio Amedeo II was Price per person from 12 brought back to its original splendour. The complex includes the old town, which represents Tasting of millesimato with "degorgement à la volé" a treasure trove of historic events, the imposing and "Pas dosé" Baroque royal palace with its vast gardens - an
EXCURSION Price per person from 18 important example of the 17th and 18th century art and architecture, and La Mandria natural park, home to a variety of wild and domestic animals and rich in historical and architectural treasures.
Some figures can give you an idea of the massive restoration that was carried out:
80.000 sqm: area of the residence including La Citroniera (orangerie) and the former stables 145.000 sqm: coatings and plasters in the royal palace 35.000 sqm: façade 3.000 tons: stone paving in the royal palace 8.000 sqm: the former stables occupied by the Conservation and restoration centre, one of the world's greatest restoration sites. 1.000 sqm: frescoes in the royal palace Hotel Langhe e 11 km: decorative frames in the royal palace Monferrato 4* 80 ha: gardens Costigliole D´Asti 40.000: new plants in the gardens 11 million litres of water in the 250 m long and 50 m The newly built 4* hotel Langhe e Monferrato is large fishery in the gardens situated in Costigliole d'Asti at the entrance to the Langhe. The hotel is beautifully set in the heart of a park. The hotel has a park, an outdoor swimming
Entrance per person 8 HOTEL pool, a restaurant located 20m from the hotel and a conference room. All rooms are nicely furnished and have WC/shower, satellite TV and internet connection. A golf course and a mountain bike trail near the hotel are available to guests. HB per person from 52
5 Hotel Ianua 4* Valenza
The Golden Tulip Ianua Hotel is a recently built 4* hotel and opened in December 2006. The hotel has Piedmont: Tour of 120 rooms including suites, private car-park, wellness centre and restaurant, banquets room and conference the fifth capital sin
HOTEL room. The hotel is set on a hilltop in Valenza, Italy's capital of gold jewellery production, not far from the Piedmont is the ideal place to commit the oldest of green hills of Monferrato in Piedmont. deadly sins, gluttony. During this tour you will discover Rooms are elegantly furnished and have WC with renowed wine cellars, forests where culinary treasures
shower or bathtub, satellite TV, radio, own heating are hidden; the truffle, and cosy restaurants serving TOUR system, air conditioning, mini-bar, hairdryer, safety food specialties.
box and PC/modem connection. Smoking floor and A tour rich in emotions and impressions. Piemonte rooms for people with disabilities available upon request. The hotel stands on a hill overlooking downtown Services Valenza. 1 HB night + 2 nights B&B at a 4* Park Hotel in Mondovì 1 full day guide Alba- Langhe HB per person 42 1 truffle hunting 1 tasting of truffle-based products 1 visit to a distillery and grappa tasting 1 cookery course including 4-course dinner (drinks not included) at the restaurant Io e Luna 1 full day guide Asti and Canelli 1 sparkling wine tasting 1 wine tasting 1 4-course dinner at a restaurant (drinks not included) at the restaurant Trattoria nelle Vigne
Package price from 225
Restaurant Gran Carlo A full immersion into Piedmonts typical cuisine
Torino Traditionally prepared selection of boiled meats with green and red sauce, potatoes and dessert. A glass of Dolcetto di The small lovely restaurant run by the family Fenili is Dogliani. one of our favorite restaurants. The restaurant Gran Carlo is set in Turin centre close to Porta Nuova railway Price per person 26 station and via Roma. Although it really does not look attractive from the outside, the restaurant is carefully furnished and offers a cosy friendly ambience. The two Mixed grilled meats with side dish, cheese plate and the dining rooms are furnished in different styles. typical pastry "Bonet". A glass of Grignolino.
Chef Grande Carlo has expert knowledge in preparing Price per person 26 creative Piedmont dishes. The rest of the family takes
care of each customer giving guests the opportunity to PANE & VINO & PANE sample real Italian hospitality and professional service. Chicken salad à la Astigiana and a rich selection of piedmontese appetizers and pastries. A glass of Arneis Cannubi. Price per person 24
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 6 Café Platti PIEMONTE Enter this very old Café, rich in history and fascination, and be introduced to a manifold of drinks, sweet pastries and the kind attention of the owners. In Turin we present this famous Café Platti, which in 1875 opened as a liquor store and since lived all ages and developments of Turin together with its bourgeoisie. Thanks to painful restaurations, the old rooms have found their splendour again, glistering with 19th century detail but more comfortable and easily Acqui Terme & Co. accessed. The Café is reknown today as one of the foremost chocolatier of Turin: We love Acqui Terme for a number of reasons: this lovely town located in southern Piedmont boasts very Tasting of classic chocolates: good quality hotel facilities, good and convenient PANE & VINO & PANE Bicerin oder a choice between 3 types of hot chocolate. restaurants and is easily accessibile from the highway. Giandujotti and a choice of bonbons From here you can undertake several excursions in
TOUR Piedmont and Liguria (Genoa and Ligurias coastal resorts). Price per person 13 Distances Acqui Terme - Torino 120 km Acqui Terme - Asti 48 km Tasting of Gourmet chocolates: Acqui Terme - Alba 64 km Choice between 8 types of hot chocolate Acqui Terme - Genoa 73 km Giandujotti and a choice of bonbons Fresh homemade pastries from Café Platti Services 4 HB night with rich breakfast buffet at a new 3* hotel in Acqui Terme Price per person 18 1 full day escort in the Langhe area near Asti 1 cheese tasting 1 wine tasting 1 full day escort Asti-Alba 1 grappa tasting 1 nougat tasting 1 full day guide Genoa-Portofino 1 return boat tour Genoa-Portofino Package price from 179
Hotel Roma Imperiale 4* Acqui Terme
The ancient hotel dates back to the 17th century and has always served as a meeting place for the spa guests. The hotel has been carefully restored to its
HOTEL former glory and today is one of Piedmonts best hotel facilities. The hotel has 26 spacious rooms, a small café, a large restaurant and boasts the best beauty farm in Acqui Terme. HB per person from 49
7 An absolute must in Turin: the Museum of Cinema and the Egyptian Museum
The Museum of Cinema is sited in Turin's landmark building, the Mole Antonelliana. The museum has many interesting displays, optical devices, old and modern film equipment, clips from national and international movies. The route over the five floors of the museum unveils the archaeology of cinema and explains all aspects of film with posters, artefacts and EXCURSION film clips. A glass lift ascends through the open central
space of the building before reaching the pinnacle. Piemonte There are stupendous views over Turin from the open- air platform at 85 m height. Be prepared to queue for the lift. Farm Estate
The Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio) houses Marsaglia the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities Castellinaldo after that of Cairo. The origins of the museum date back to a 1900 rule allowing for archaeological findings to be divided between Egypt and the archaeological The family-run farm estate Marmaglia is situated in missions. Today Egypts archaeological findings must Castellinaldo in the heart of Roero hills. The 15 ha be kept and preserved in Egypt. The collection has wineyards are cultivated naturally without using any 5.268 pieces documenting the history of Egypt, among chemicals. Highlight is Birbet, an old dessert wine them statues, papyri, sarcophagi, mummies, amulets produced in a small area of Roero. Wine production and objects of daily use. Do not miss visiting the new with modern technologies still follows traditional galleries set up by Oscar-winning art director Dante methods to deliver a high quality product.. Ferretti. Tasting of 6 wines with a snack
Museo del cinema Roero Arneis, Barbera d'Alba, Nebbiolo d'Alba, PANE & VINO & PANE Roero, Castellinaldo Barbera d'Alba in Barrique, Entrance + lift 8 Birbet Entrance only 6.50 Selection of cold cuts and cheese Bread and Grissini Mineral water Museo Egizio Entrance 5.30 Price per person 12
Wine tasting with merenda sinoira (an afternoon Entry for groups is limited to max 25 persons in both snack that is abundant enough to be considered an museums. evening meal) Roero Arneis, Barbera d'Alba, Nebbiolo d'Alba, Roero, Castellinaldo Barbera d'Alba in Barrique, Birbet Selection of cold cuts and cheese Agnolotti al plin Bread and grissini Seasons dessert Mineral water Price per person 24
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Liguria Climate is one of Italy's smallest regions covering an area of Liguria is blessed with a mild climate all the year 5500 sq km with 1,6 milion inhabitants, half of which round thanks to its mountainous backdrop - the Alps live in the capital Genoa in the westernmost tip of and the Apennine - that shelter it from northern winds. northern Italy. Liguria borders with the Mediterranean In autumn and winter the area between Alassio and sea to the south - this arm of the Mediterranean sea Bordighera enjoys the same temperature as the gulf is known as a Ligurian sea - with Piedmont and Emilia of Naples. Temperature difference between day and Romagna to the north where it meets the Maritime night is also very limited. Alps and the Apennines, with France to the west and Summer is hot but with gentle winds and breezes. It Tuscany to the east. There are 4 provinces in Liguria: does not rain frequently in Liguria and it usually comes Genoa, La Spezia, Savona and Imperia. Liguria derives as a short intense thunderstorm after which the sun its name from ancient Ligurian people who occupied shines again. the area at the beginning of the 1st millennium BC. Thanks to its mild climate the Ligurian coast is home Liguria is a region of two faces, looking both inland to Mediterranean macchia, pinewoods and tropical and towards the sea. Inland Liguria has a hilly species (palm trees, Indian fig trees and other rare mountainous territory dotted with tiny villages that plants). Many tropical species are to be found in the are still lively despite depopulation. Here visitors feel gardens of western Riviera, the most famous of which they have stepped back in time: traditional shops, is Hanbury Garden. The hinterland is dominated by the sounds of the bell marking time, people gathering olive groves and vine yards cultivated in terraces. At in the squares, speaking dialect and the countryside higher altitude you will find chestnut and beech forests. life are reminiscent of past history.
The coast is lined with bays surrounded by gently History rolling hills and villages with high thin houses. During Liguria derives its name from the Ligurian people, the post-war period the increasing number of tourists one of the 3 Barbarian peoples that occupied northern led to the building of hotel and tourist facilities. Italy. The Ligurians settled in mainland as well as the A canvas of contrasts between ancient and modern, islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Elba in order to develop exploring Liguria is like undertaking a journey through navigation and trade with Mediterranean peoples. time. Later the western and southern Mediterranean shores came under the rule of the Greek and the Etruscan One of the first Italian regions where tourism developed respectively and the Ligurians eventually settled in at the end of the 19th century, Liguria is very popular present Liguria. The Ligurian people were not with tourists owing to its mild climate, varied landscape, homogeneous and its different tribes specialised in the possibility of many excursions, good cuisine and a certain economic activity (agriculture, trade, the sea. The Ligurian sea with tranquil beaches and maritime). Yet the Ligurians were great navigators mild temperature is ideal for children and families. feared by other people including the Carthaginians. Later the Ligurians were defeated by the Romans coming from the South and Liguria was annexed to the Roman Empire. Genoa became the capital of Liguria and in the Middle Ages developed into a powerful marine republic, independent from the Holy Roman Empire.
Genoa established a ante litteram colonialist empire with trade agreements in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. Ligurian merchant ships were to be found
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everywhere from Gibraltar to central Asia up to Taiwan. In recent years the Ligurian tourist industry has been Genoa's greatest navigator is Christopher Columbus faced with sharp decline with negative effects on the who discovered America. In the 17th century Genoese local economy and job market. Yet Genoa is a main bankers extended their economic power and many centre for tourism and new technologies. An example states, among them Spain, were financed almost are the events held for the 500th anniversary of the exclusively by Ligurian banks. The famous palaces discovery of America, the old renovated port with a and buildings in Genoa's historic centre provide a fine large aquarium and the old warehouse that now example of its glorious past. houses museums and congress centres.
At the beginning of the 19th century Genoa was annexed by Napoleon to the French empire and close Ligurian dialect ties with Liguria were developed. Following the The best way to experience Ligurian dialect in the Congress of Vienna Genoa was given to the Kingdom region between La Spezia and Ventimiglia is to explore of Sardinia. During the industrial era Genoa went the hinterland. Ligurian dialect is full of sliding sounds, through a phase of economic prosperity with its iron at once sharp and soft, with strong influence from industry and construction sites, while the rest of French, Italian and Portuguese. Liguria suffered from subsistence agriculture and In the 13th century ancient Ligurian dialect had limited trade. After the end of World War II Genoa's similarity to the Portuguese language since both industrial power went into decline. Yet the increasing Ligurian and Portuguese people were navigators and number of tourists attracted by Liguria's seaside had to communicate with each other. Later the resorts and mild climate led to the blossoming of the Ligurian dialect was influenced by other cultures or real estate market and tourist industry all around ruling peoples. In the most western part of Liguria Liguria. for example you can find many influences from Provençal while the Provençal spoken in Monte Carlo and Menton has many elements of Ligurian dialect. Piedmont dialect is also a factor of influence. Very often Ligurian villages derive their names from dialect. The name of fishermen village Camogli, for instance, is made up of words "Cà" (home) and "mogli" (wives) meaning "wives at home". In fact Ligurian Camugi derives from Cà a mugi, which refers to the "heap of houses" typically founded here. Following its tremendous development as a tourist destination, Ligurian dialect reflects the influence of other Italian regions. Indeed, Liguria is home to many non native inhabitants.
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Ligurian food Olive oil Ligurian cuisine is an extraordinary marriage of land The olive tree was introduced from Asia Minor to and sea. The narrow strips of flatland in Liguria make Liguria by Benedictine monks in the Middle Ages. livestock breeding almost impossible which explains Olive trees were planted along steep stone-terraced why Ligurian basic cuisine is short of meat. However slopes which gives an idea of how hard it was for Liguria is rich in herbs, both cultivated and wild ones: Ligurians to make their livelihood in this rugged rosemary, thyme, sage, borage and basil, the main terrains. Oil production in Liguria is renowneded as ingredient of pesto, the famous green sauce used to one of the best in the world, especially in the province flavour pasta and autumn vegetable soups. of Imperia where extra virgin oil is considered a true Liguria has retained its traditional flavours and simple "liquid gold". Oliva Taggiasca makes up 80% of the recipes: trofie with pesto, farinata, cima alla genovese, olive cultivation. The so-called queen of the olives pansotti and filled vegetables. Among its delicacies gives an excellent oil with low acid content and a are "torte salate" (cakes filled with vegetables) like sweet soft flavour. Pasqualina cake and the green cake, filled pasta and The secret for making extra virgin oil lies in ancient focacce, the most famous of which are the cheese methods: high quality fruits, ageing, mechanical focaccia from Recco and Sardenaira of the western pressing without using chemicals all ensure the oil is Riviera - ideal as a "fastfood" any time in the day light, with low acid and with a fruity, sweet taste that from breakfast to dinner. Try these warm specialties make it different from industrial products. Ligurian with a glass of wine in one of the restaurants located valleys are home to traditional oil mills that as well at the port. as using modern machines retain original mill workings Ligurian sea specialties mainly include blue fish like and are true tourist destinations. The excursions of anchovies and whitebaits. Ligurian cuisine has been the "Oil route" programme include tasting of olive enriched by other cuisines because of the trades taggiasche in brine and other products such as extra developed with its marine activities, introducing the virgin oil and olive pate in traditional oil mills. use of products such as stockfish and dried cod. An example is "Buridda", a soup with a strong taste. Wine Among Ligurian typical products are extra virgin oil Thanks to its geographic position and its mild climate and wine. Liguria boasts an excellent wine growing tradition. Wine cultivation in Liguria dates back to the Roman Empire and was boosted in the Middle Ages. The most renowned areas for wine growing are La Spezia (the famous Cinque Terre) and the Riviera di Ponente. The most renowned wines in the riviera di Levante are Cinque Terre and Sciacchetrà, a rarity. The Riviera di Ponente is famous for its reds Rossese di Dolceacqua, Ormeasco and whites Vermentino, Pigato and Lumassina. The rugged terrain of this slender seaside region makes grape growing a challenge, meaning that wineyards are scattered and limited. Wine is grown on typical stone-terraces descending sharply to the sea and grape harvesting by hand is very hard, yet this gives Ligurian wines their fascinating organoleptic features.
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Why are there Riviera di Levante many Riviera in Liguria stretches from La Spezia to Genoa. This coast and other curiosities... is lined with very famous tourist resorts such as Portofino, Cinque Terre and Portovenere, that Riviera delle Palme. captivate tourists for their enchanting beauty. The stretch of coast between Savona and The most renowned resort is Portofino, situated Andora is lined with century-old palm trees from halfway between Genoa and La Spezia. the 19th century coming from North Africa and Founded by the Romans and named Portus the subtropical regions in America, Eastern Asia Delphini, Portofino derives its name from the and Oceania. These palms have become symbols numerous dolphins that inhabit its bay. Since the of the Riviera in general and gave their name to post-war period the small bay has become very this specific stretch of coastline. popular with kings, actors, businessmen and today is a very exclusive resort in the Riviera dei Fiori Riviera of Flowers Mediterranean sea. is the stretch of coast between Andora and the French border near Ventimiglia. As the home Travelling eastwards takes you to Cinque Terre, of Italian flower growing, Sanremo is considered a strip of coast that links with five cliff hugging the capital of the Riviera dei Fiori. Flowers grown small villages, Monterosso, Vernazza, in Liguria make up 50% of Italy's flower cultivation Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. and can be admired in Liguria's beautiful gardens. Together with Portovenere and the islands The Hanbury gardens near Ventimiglia built Palmaria and Tino, in 1997 the Cinque Terre by an English family are the most famous. were included in UNESCO World Heritage List Another gem of the Riviera dei Fiori is Imperia, and are among northern Italy's most fascinating the capital of extra virgin olive oil. destinations. The famous "via dell'amore" (love You should not leave Liguria without visiting the trail) goes from Manarola to Riomaggiore. Principality of Seborga. Considered the first monarchy in the world, the small principality was On Liguria's eastern border is La Spezia, an founded in 954 by the monks of Lerins islands important commercial and military port. Highlights who used to elect a monk as prince. of the town are the Naval Museum and the Seborga was never officially annexed to the Museum Amedeo Lia that houses an extraordinary Italian Kingdom and the Republic of Italy, which collection of paintings, sculptures and objects contributes to persuading tourists to visit the from Etruscan times up to today donated by Lia principality. to La Spezia.
13 You can not talk about Liguria without mentioning the Côte d'Azur ... Two bordering regions similar and different at the same time. For many centuries Liguria and Cote d'Azur shared the same history. Since 1860, when this western strip was given to France, Cote d'Azur with its resorts Montecarlo, Nizza, Cannes and Saint Tropez has become popular with noble and famous tourists. Home to many international events, many artists decided to
settle down here. Indeed there are many Liguria museums housing works of artists such as Chagall, Matisse, Renoir and Picasso. Last but not least the Cote d'Azur is a world capital of perfumes. Fragonard, Gallimard e Molinard have their seat here. How to reach Liguria Being a narrow rugged land, Liguria is not easily accessed. The Via Aurelia - one of the most ancient Roman roads connecting Rome to Spain - runs along the coast of Liguria. Highways and national roads follow the same direction. Highway A12 connects Livorno and Genoa, the so called "flowers highway" A10 runs from Genoa to the French border, highway A7 from Milan to Genoa, A15 from Parma to La Spezia and A6 from Turin to Savona. Genoa has a small modern airport serving several flag carriers and low cost companies such as Ryanair. Destinations in 2008 are London, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and many others especially with low cost flights. Do not forget that Nice airport is located only 60 km from Sanremo. In recent years Genoa has become hub of the so called "autostrade del mare" (sea-highways) connecting Southern Italy, Spain and Tunisia. Hotels in Liguria The range of hotel facilities in Liguria varies a lot. The narrow Eastern Riviera is not suitable for large facilities and offers mainly small size hotels, especially in the area of Cinque Terre, while the area of Tigullio has larger facilities (Italian standard) at higher rates. As a big city Genoa offers more convenient rates during weekends and in summer when there is no business tourism. The capital also boasts some international and national hotel chains. The western Riviera is more popular with tourists thanks to its mild climate both in summer and winter. Hotel facilities are mainly concentrated in the area between Pietra Ligure and Loano, Alassio and Diano Marina, Sanremo to Bordighera. Most of the hotels are medium to small size with about 30 rooms, the only exception being a large hotel complex in Loano with 350 rooms.
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Excursions in Liguria
Riviera di Ponente
Hanbury Gardens and Menton Today's programme is to explore Hanbury Gardens built by Sir Thomas Hanbury. Guests will be amazed at lush vegetation and plants from all over the world. Later we head towards Menton, the town of the Sanremo lemons. Today's tour takes us to Sanremo, one of Italy's most TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.. renowned winter thermal resorts and a popular summer holiday destination. The medieval old town Principality of Seborga and lies on the hilltop of Madonna della Costa. Highlights of the visit are the Russian church, the old buildings, Imperia the Casino and wonderful shops. This tour takes you through the hinterland of TIME half day - approx. 4,5 hrs. Bordighera where we visit the principality of Seborga, a picturesque tiny state ruled by prince Giorgio I that is not officially recognised by the Italian Republic. Gardens of the Riviera We walk through a maze of narrow streets with Our tour takes you to the most beautiful botanical picturesque stone houses. Seborga also has its own gardens of the Riviera renowned for their mild climate stamps. The tour then goes to Imperia where you and the numerous flora species from all over the can enjoy lunch and visit an oil mill (optional). world. Among them are the park of Villa Ormond in Afternoon free in Imperia. Sanremo and the Garden of Villa Hanbury in TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs Ventimiglia. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. Dolceacqua - Sanremo We take the highway "Dei Fiori" passing Ospedaletti Taggia - Triora and Bordighera and travel through Liguria's hinterland (from May until September) dominated by Rossese wineyards. First stop is Today you will discover Liguria's hinterland. First stop Dolceacqua, a lovely village with stone houses and is the medieval village Taggia. Later we drive through a medieval bridge. Later we travel back to Sanremo, Argentina valley peppered with olive groves. Do not the capital of "Riviera die Fiori", with its romantic miss sampling a glass of the famous "snail's milk" in historic centre, the Casino, the Russian church and Molini di Triora and visit Triora, nicknamed "town of wonderful shops. witches" offering a breathtaking view over the valley. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. Possibility to visit the Museum of the Witches. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.
The oil route: Mediterranean cuisine and medieval town of Taggia Today's tour is devoted to Ligurian olive oil. Our first stop is Taggia, home of Taggiasca olive variety. The village houses, medieval noble palaces and the monastery of San Domenico. We travel further through Imperia valley and stop off for lunch at restaurant "Le Mignole" serving specialties prepared with Ligurian olive oil. Last stop is Imperia where we visit the Olive Oil Museum. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.
15 Cervo - Alassio Driving along the coast takes us to the picturesque fishermen's village of Cervo perched on a rocky hill overlooking the sea. You see the remains of the city wall, the drawbridges and the imposing Baroque church San Giovanni Battista with stunning views over the bay of Diano Marina. Further, towards Alassio, a lively seaside resort renowned for the pedestrian area "budello" and the "muretto". Taste Italian cappuccino and delicious pastries in an elegant café overlooking the sea. TIME half day - approx. 4,5 hrs Liguria
Albenga - Pieve di Teco We visit the former marine republic Albenga with Riviera di Levante its incomparably picturesque old town. The ancient noble towers and the old city wall are well worth a look. Further through Arroscia valley towards Pieve Genoa - Portofino di Teco, where you can see the largest cloister of You explore the former sea republic Genoa with its Western Liguria. Highlight of the tour is the visit to fascinating old town and the new port. Later we a wine cellar in Imperia valley. Here you can taste reach Rapallo by boat. From here a ferry takes us Liguria specialties and a glass of excellent wine. Last along an elegant stretch of coast to Portofino, a stop is Imperia. marina for yachts and high society ships. Last stop TIME half day - approx. 4,5 hrs. is the village San Fruttuoso, whose church and cloister squeeze through the cliffs and the small beach of this narrow bay. The caves of Toirano TIME full day - approx. 8 hrs. We travel through Ligurian hinterland of Loano and Albenga until we reach the medieval village of Toirano famous for its grottoes. Cinque Terre Travelling further through Bardineto takes us to the (only for groups accommodated on the Eastern village of Zuccarello surrounded by ancient walls. Riviera or in Genoa) We take a stroll along the main street and see the You explore the picturesque landscape of Cinque ruins of the fortress of Del Carretto marquises. Terre, canvas of contrasts, squeezed between sea Later we head to Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena, and steep rugged cliffs. A famous wine is grown in a tiny nice village dominated by the imposing fortress the green vineyards of Cinque Terre. From Monterosso of the Clavesana marquises. we reach Vernazza, later we travel to Corniglia and TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.. Riomaggiore. From Riomaggiore we walk along the so called "Lovers' Pathway" (Via dell'Amore) leading to Manarola. Noli and Finalborgo TIME full day - approx. 7 hrs. We drive along this stretch of coast nicknamed "Riviera delle Palme" until we reach Noli. The former Because of its vicinity, Liguria is a good starting point sea republic boasts a medieval city wall and an for several border crossing excursions to the nearby important Roman church. We visit the town before Cote d'Azur where accommodation is much more driving further to Finalborgo, the capital of Del expensive than at the Ligurian Riviera. Carretto Marquisate. City tour and shopping. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs
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Excursions on the Côte d'Azur St. Paul de Vence, Gorges du Loup, Monaco - Nizza Gourdon, Grasse Our tour takes us along the Grand Corniche to Our tour through the hinterland of Nice takes us to Eze village where we visit a perfume factory. St. Paul, a medieval town famous for artists who live Further towards Nice and a city tour including there including Modigliani and Mirò. We take a stroll the port and the flower market. In the afternoon in the village and visit art galleries. Onward to the we visit the Principality of Monaco. Gorges du Loup and Gourdon from where you enjoy TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. a breathtaking view of the coast. TIME full day - approx.10 hrs. Monaco - Montecarlo and Antibes and Cannes Sanremo Today's tour takes us to Antibes with the yachts port Today we explore Monaco with its oldtown and and the "rampart"(old city wall) from where you enjoy the Prince's palace on the fortress. Our visit a wonderful view of Nice. We visit the oldtown and includes the cathedral where the graves of the Chateau Grimaldi castle that houses Picasso museum. princes family are to be found and the ceremony Travelling further takes us to Cannes, the pearl of of the changing of the guard. Another highlight Côte d'Azur famous for its film festival. We stroll along of the tour is the exotic garden. Guests also have the waterside promenade "La Croisette" and do some the opportunity to visit the Casino. shopping. Directly off the shores of Cannes are the Late in the afternoon we drive to Sanremo, the Lerin islands, a lovely destination thanks to their lush capital of the "Riviera dei Fiori". Here we take a vegetation. stroll through the romantic old town, the Casino, TIME full day- approx. 10 hrs. the Russian church. TIME full day- approx. 10 hrs. St. Tropez - Port Grimaud - Esterel Our tour along the Côte d'Azur passing Cannes and Grand Canyon du Verdon the other seaside resorts takes us to Saint Tropez, (from May until September) the strangest place of Côte d`Azur with a luxury Today's tour takes us to the Grand Canyon du yachts port. Verdon, 700 m deep gorges carved by Verdon On the way you see the imposing Esterel Massif. In river. In the afternoon we drive back through the afternoon we travel to Port Grimaud, the "small the French Alps offering stunning views. Venice of the Côte d`Azur". Possibility of a boat tour. TIME full day- approx. 10 hrs. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.
Nizza und S. Paul de Vence Today we explore Nizza, the metropolis of Côte d`Azur rich in history. Highlights of the tour are the Angels Bay, the Promenade des Anglais, Massena square and the Russian church. Possibility to visit the Phoenix park with Europe's largest green house. Later we head towards St. Paul de Vence, a village renowned home of artists. We stroll in the village through a maze of streets and medieval house with numerous art galleries. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.
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Monaco by night Cannes and the Lerins islands We travel to Monaco, residence of several international We travel along the fascinating Moyenne Corniche VIPs. We visit the oldtown with the cathedral and towards Cannes, the most elegant seaside resort of the Prince's Palace on the fortress. Côte d`Azur situated in a lovely bay with fine sandy Monaco also boasts an exotic garden with countless beaches and luxury hotels. exotic plants. Dinner at a restaurant overlooking the A ferry journey takes us to the largest of the Lerin city and the coast. After dinner we take a stroll to Islands Ste-Marguerite with lush vegetation. The the Hotel de Paris. Possibility to visit the Casino. island is home to the fortress that featured in TIME full day - approx. 9 hrs. Alexander Dumas' "The Man in the Iron Mask". TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. Monaco and Eze Village This visit to Monaco includes the Prince's palace, Nice - Cannes - Grasse the ceremony of the changing of the guard and the We head along the Moyenne Corniche towards Nice. exotic garden overlooking the city. The capital of the Côte d`Azur hosts several cultural Travelling further along the Grande Corniche takes events and folklore like the carnival and the flower us to Eze village. We stroll along the narrow streets market. Early in the afternoon we travel further to of the village and visit a perfume factory. The village Cannes, the pearl of the Côte d`Azur with its bay also boasts an exotic garden with stunning views of and luxury villas. Last stop is Grasse, the metropolis the Riviera. of perfumes. We take a stroll through the maze of TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. lanes in the old town. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. Nice Carnival We drive along the Grande Corniche and the Moyenne Lemon festival in Menton Corniche towards Nice. We visit the city and flower We take the highway "Dei Fiori" to Menton, the city market in the oldtown. of lemons. After a city tour we take a stroll through Highlight of the tour is the colourful carnival the picturesque old centre with its narrow streets processions with flower floats, costumes and music. and later we attend the Lemon Festival where you TIME full day - approx. 8 hrs. will be in awe at the works of art made with lemons. TIME full day - approx. 8 hrs
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Entry fees to main sights Ventimiglia Hanbury Garden 6 in Liguria and Côte d'Azur Booking fees per group 15 Prices are per person unless otherwise specified Imperia Our offers do not include entry fees to any sights Carli Oil Museum: Free unless otherwise specified. Anyway we provide you with a list of entry fees in the event you want to Toirano include them in your proposals to customers. Grotte di Toirano: 11 Monuments covered by guided tours booked by Gadis depend on your customers needs (this can be Genoa discussed in advance with us). Aquarium 12,5
Government-owned monuments in Italy have special 5 Terre reductions: Visitors from the European Union aged Entry 5 Terre Park 3,5 up to 18 and over 65 are free. Train ticket 5 Terre Park 6,8 Visitors between 18 and 25 years old pay half fee. per person per group of min 25 participants
Please note that prices are subject to change. San Fruttuoso Entrance Abbey 5 Monaco Exotic Garden 7 Oceanographic Museum 12,5 Casino 10 Cannes Ferry ride to Lerins islands 13 Eze-Village Fragonard perfume factory Free
19 Bus parking in Ligura and on the Côte d'Azur
Rapallo Portofino - Santa Margherita Portofino is not reachable by private bus while bus access to Rapallo and Santa Margherita (2008) is difficult due to roadworks. The best solution is to take the ferry from Rapallo to Portofino so that the bus
has to enter and exit the town only once. Liguria Genoa Lerici 4 bus parking areas are available in Genoa:: A permit by local police is needed to access the town Parking in Via Fanti D'Italia: free - about 6 buses for boarding/landing; permit must be requested in The gardens facing Vittoria square: free advance before arrival date. Piazzale Kennedy guarded parking: 5 per hour Parking is temporarily suspended (year 2008) due to road works, transit only is allowed. Levanto Permit price is 200 Parking, bus boarding and descent: close to train To request the permit you need to provide the number station (stadium side) plate as well as entry and exit time, name of tour Parking fee: 10,00 per day guide, name of restaurant if any. Bus parking Eco del Mare is available in Tellaro.
Portovenere Parking in Cavo, Distance from city centre about 3 km. Up to 3 hours 11,00 - for over 3 hours 26, payable at the parking meter. Bus access is possible until 10:00. On crowded days please avoid reaching Portovenere by bus. We suggest that you take the ferry from/to La Spezia.
Côte d'Azur
Monaco 100 bus per day from 21.03 until 31.10 70 per bus 1/2 day after 13h30, 21.03-31.10 70 per bus per day from 01.11 until 20.03 40 per bus 1/2 day after 13h30 01.11-20.03 35 per bus for student groups.
Eze-Village Parking fee : 23 Visit to Fragonard perfume factory: free parking
Nice The bus leaves the group in Massena square and continues towards Faber parking about half a kilometre far from the airport. Fee per hour from 4
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Cookery course at Elviras
Cooking is such a passion! And Elvira will make your cooking course an especially fun experience. The course is held in a lovely village near Imperia. Elvira will introduce you to the secrets of Ligurian cuisine, a very light and exquisite cuisine of the Mediterranean region.
You will prepare some of the typical dishes
yourself: PANE & VINO & PANE Mixed appetizers, pizza and focaccia, Friscieu, baked vegetable cake, handmade pasta tagliatelle with fresh sauce (the main course and side dishes will be prepared by the chef herself) and typical dessert Stroscia.
Liguria Price per person 45
Hotel Piccolo Diano Marina
This small hotel run by Rosanna and Renato welcomes guests in a friendly setting. The family-run hotel has reopened after extensive renovation. Join the guests
family and experience the cosy ambience created by HOTEL Renato and Rosanna.
Services welcome cocktail 4 x overnight
Liguria 4 x breakfast buffet 4 x 4-course menu including a typical dinner (within HB accommodation)
Package price from 128
21 Sea all around...
The life of an old catfish
Enjoy a tour to the open sea with a seaman/fisherman that will disclose the secrets of the sea, navigation using the stars and much more. 2 hour excursion.
Boat rent, Guide onboard.
Price per person 20 Liguria EXCURSION Monaco from the sea
From Sanremo we undertake a 5 hour boat excursion along Ligurian coast until we reach Monaco port, where Restaurant we stop off to enjoy the view of the marvellous city- Liguria principality. We travel back late in the evening. Guests Tristano e Isotta will be impressed by the view of the cliffs bathed by waves. The restaurant-pizzeria Tristano e Isotta was opened On the way you will enjoy a typical countryside dinner in 1989 in the heart of downtown Genoa, a few steps accompanied by music. away from Genoas typical narrow streets, De Ferrari square, the Ducal Palace and Saint Lorenzo cathedral. Boat rental, on board guide, dinner with Ligurian typical The architecture and the ancient stairs are a good appetizers, 1 fish-based first dish and 1 drink at choice. reminder of the 16th century arts. The restaurant offers a friendly cosy atmosphere and is a meeting Price per person 39 place for musicians and artists of the theatre Carlo Felice that come here to try pizza Ratzinger and drink
a good German beer PANE & VINO & PANE Menu 1 pizza at your choice, ½ L mineral water and dessert
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Mimmo a life like a romance
Mimmo is a star of Italian music and a wonderful person. Together with his sons Alessandro and Christian INFO this professional, talented musician has brought pleasure and entertainment to thousands of people. His presence on the stage has always been a guarantee for a great performance.
Mimmo, we love you!
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Restaurant Le Mignole Wine cellar Gajaudo
Where the "Pasta razzle" was born... Isolabona Here guests will appreciate a cosy homely ambience With a yearly production of over one thousand and relish typical dishes from Liguria such as "Friscoi hectolitres DOC wine, Gajuado counts among the de Ceullé", a true specialty of chef Elvira. most important wine estates in the Western Riviera. The restaurant with the wine cellar - completely The wine cellars Cantine del Rossese in Dolceacqua renovated and refurbished in cottage-style seats up are well worth a look, including a tasting of many to 120 people, has air conditioning and boasts an excellent Ligurian wines accompanied by a snack. excellent cuisine. Here the famous Rossese wine is produced along with Thanks to her creativity Elvira has invented a very two typical Ligurian white wines: a sweet-scented popular pasta game for her guests. The restaurant Pigato and a light fruity Vermentino, typical of the
also hosts live music evenings. sun-drenched region surrounding Imperia. PANE & VINO & PANE
PANE & VINO & PANE Menu Wine tasting with snack Omelette di zucchini - Medaglioni di melanzane Pizza - Pane con Olive e Pinoli Friscioi - Cundiun - Pasta all'italiana (salsa di Pomodorini e Funghi sott´olio pomodoro e pesto) Patè di Olive e di pomodoro Spezzatino alla ligure
Dessert Price per person 9,50 Liguria
Liguria Mineral water and wine Package price 18
Pasta Razzle Pasta Razzle Guests have to identify different kinds of pasta and sauce. 6 different kinds of pasta combined with 3 different kinds of sauce Crostata (Dessert) Mineral water and wine Hotel Metropol Package price 13 Diano Marina!
The 4* Hotel Metropol lies 200 m away from the promenade in Diano Marina. Renovated in 2006, the hotel has comfortable rooms with air conditioner. Among the hotels facilities are a parking area, a
swimming pool and a beach. From the hotel guests HOTEL enjoy a wonderful view over Diano bay, which is a good reason for spending a couple of days here.
HB per person from 36 Liguria
23 Restaurant Il Frantoio Santa Margherita Ligure
Why do we like this restaurant? We like to come here because it is centrally located, because the food is good, because the price-quality ratio is perfect. Aside from that, the friendly way the staff treats tourist
groups is not to be underestimated. Liguria
Old Ligurian oil mill Menu Isolabona Misto salumi
Trofie al pesto PANE & VINO & PANE Scaloppine dello chef con patate al forno Isolabona is a small village of six hundred inhabitants Torta di mele o semifreddo situated in the hinterland of Ventimiglia. Bevande esclus On the banks of its river stands an old grain mill from the 16th century rebuilt with traditional materials such Price per person 23
as slate, wood and stones. Liguria We visit an old piazza surrounded by arcades where typical products and extra virgin olive oil from Taggia olives of local production are on display. You will enjoy a tasting on two large stone terraces overlooking the river. The reproduction of an old oil mill with millstone is
PANE & VINO & PANE also on display kept in a niche. Upon request you can learn about the production of extra virgin olive oil during the tasting.
Visit to the mill + small tasting
1 tartlet for each product Liguria tartina con patè di peperoni. tartina con pomodori, tartina con patè di olive, tartina con crema di carciofi, tartina con carciofi e olive, tartina con pesto. olive e olive denocciolate. Olio sul pane. White wine + red wine water limoncello Once in a lifetime: Price per person 6 Hotel Marriott in Visit to the mill + buffet tasting Montecarlo! Tartlets as above in larger quantities olive e olive denocciolate. Gadis' best ever offer for a dreamlike stay at the Cote Olio sul pane. HOTEL dAzur. A grand style weekend in a luxury hotel at a Pizza - Focaccia - Torta verde very convenient rate in Montecarlo. White wine + red wine water limoncello 3 nights B&B at the 4* Hotel Marriott in Cap d'Ail Price per person 11
Package price from 174 Cote d'azur Cote
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Giro di Lombardia an enjoyable 3* Hotel
This title is inspired by a famous cycle racing that in Ranco takes place every year in Autumn. You will be able to do this round trip comfortably A pleasant discovery in the Lombardia area of the seated in the bus, discovering places not well known Lake Maggiore, in a strategic position for all escursions
abroad, but full of history and charm. in the area, but at the same time in a very relaxing HOTEL
TOUR place, far from the traffic noise. Half day Milan tour guide: the Duomo, Teatro alla From the rooms, all of which have a lake view, you Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the Castello will enjoy a view over the nice and small bay, with Sforzesco. In the afternoon visit to the certosa di Pavia garden and swimming pool at full disposal of the hotel and Vigevano, with guide (half day). clients. The excellent cuisine is the real strength of Full day excursion with tour leader to Crema and the hotel, with its restaurant well known in all the Cremona, the violin city, Castello di Soncino and nougat region. The hotel also offers: a garden/park, the tennis tasting. Full day excursion with tour leader to Bergamo court, the restaurant terrace on the lake and the
and Franciacorta, region of great Sparkling wine, private jetty where a private boat can pick up the Lombardia including a cellar visit and wine tasting. clients. A samovar is always at the clients disposal to enjoy a tea looking at the sunset on the lake.
Services Maggiore Lago 4 nights HB in good 3* hotel in Milan area HB per person from 39 Welcome drink Half day guide in Milan Half day guide in Pavia/Vigevano 2 tour leader full day for Crema, Cremona, Bergamo e Franciacorta Visit and wine tasting in a Franciacorta wine cellar
Package price from 229
Pasta Game
at Lake Maggiore The first three will receive prizes and diplomas. This program is created with the collaboration of one A completely different and entertaining way of enjoying of the most famous restaurants on Lago Maggiore: Il lunchtime: a gastronomic game that will involve your Cantuccio in Gravellona Toce, run for over 20 years, brain... and also your stomach! with passion by Orazio and his family. When clients arrive, a Mixed salad and a variety of Menu Bruschette will be served; after that they will have 6 Mixed Salad different kind of pasta, each with a different sauce, to Variety of Bruschette end with a wide choice of desserts. Every person will 6 different kind of pasta with 6 different sauces receive a flyer with the pictures of the pasta they tasted Dessert from the trolley previously, and they will have to pick the name of each 1/4 bottle of wine + 1/2 lt of bottled water, coffee variety; if more than one person gives the exact answer,
the quickest will be the winner. Price per person 16 PANE & VINO & PANE
25 5 Wonders between A brand new 4* hotel lakes and mountains in a perfect position Art and Veneration: The Holy mounts of Usually we make the tour before choosing a hotel, Piedmont and Lake Maggiore Mountains but in this case we discovered a very good 4* hotel 5 of the most beautiful Holy Mounts in Italy are part and then we tailored the ideal tour.
INFO of the Piedmont area of the Maggiore Lake.They have Our hotel is at 30km from Milan, in the middle of the TOUR been declared in 2003 part of the UNESCO world triangle between Lago Maggiore, Lago di Como and heritage sites. The Holy Mounts are a particular Milano. It opened in 2007, has 200 rooms with modern expression of popular veneration in this Piedmont area. furniture and all comforts. A spacious and bright hall It would seem like there has been a competition in gives access to the bar and to a restaurant with an building the most beautiful and largest work of art. especially good cuisine, tasted personally by Gadis. Today, thanks to this ancient artists competition, tourists The buffet breakfast has sweet and savoury products. can enjoy the beautiful chapels built in these areas In front of the hotel there is a Golf course and a by, more than often, work of unknown artists. Hotel-Residence with an indoor swimming pool.
Lombardia From this ideal position, there is the possibility to Holy Mount of New Jerusalem in Varallo Sesia make all kinds of excursions, in particular the ones (1486)
Lago Maggiore Lago to the Lake areas. This is certainly the most ancient Holy Mount by We propose a 4 nights - 3 days programme: foundation. With its 50 chapels, this christian acropolis represents a unique and invaluable "sacred citadel", with more than 800 polychrome clay and wooden Services sculptures. 3 nights HB in this hotel 4* in Milan area San Francesco holy mount in Orta San Giulio 1 night BB (1590) Welcome Drink The Orta Holy Mount is a venerational path, made of Half day guide in Milan 20 chapels, all with wall paintings and statues with Dinner in a typical Milan trattoria realistic dimensions, illustrating San Francesco D'Assisi's Entry for Transport Museum in Ranco (VA) life. Cable railway Laveno-Madonna del Sasso Private motor boat Laveno-eremo di Santa Caterina- Holy Trinity mount in Ghiffa Laveno (1591) Sacro Monte di Varese This Holy Mount is in a great position overlooking the Private motor boat tour on the Lago di Como to Maggiore Lake at 360m above sea level. Bellagio It is an unfinished baroque complex inspired by the Wine and local products tasting at a farm Borromeo design and the Orta and Varese Holy Mount architectural models. At the foot of the Cargiano Mount, there is a Natural Package price from 249 Reserve of 200 hectares with many footpaths that have on the side small dry stone walls and characteristic votive chapels. Sacro Monte della Beata Vergine in Oropa (1617) The first documents mentioning Oropa are dated in '200 and talk about an already existing Sanctuary. In the Ancient Basilica the Black Madonna is worshipped, which was hidden there, according to tradition, by S. Eusebio in Oropa
Calvary holy mount in Domodossola Maggiore Lago & Lombardia (1657) The Mattarella hill, where the Calvario Holy Mount is situated, has a really ancient history: in 1977 a part of a paleocristian marble stone dated A.D. 539 has been found in this area.
NO entry fees - Donations are welcome
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A rare pleasure... For Body and Soul:
Dinner in a romantic restaurant on a beautiful island Valsesia-Valley in the middle of Lago Maggiore. The restaurant is This valley, right behind Lago Maggiore, has in itself situated on the Isola Bella, and has a romantic many pearls that worth an entire day trip. atmosphere with a direct view on Stresa. The day starts visiting the Varallo Sesia Holy Mount, New Jerusalem, which is certainly the most ancient Menu Holy Mount due to its foundation (1486). With its 50 chapels, this christian acropolis represent Maltagliati with smoked salmon a unique and invaluable "sacred citadel", with more Lavarello alla Borromea than 800 polychrome clay and wood sculptures Seasonal legumes Going down in the valley, there is the small town of Homemade dessert Guardabosone (350 ab): a small enchanting village
Included drinks: Water and ¼ lt wine EXCURSION with three nice museums: The Ancient Professions
PANE & VINO & PANE Museum, Natural Science Museum, Sacred Art Museum, and the small and particular Botanical Garden, all Price per person 18 accessible walking through the ancient courtyards and the farmer houses. Next stop is the ancient town of Ghemme and the visit to the Cantalupo Wineyard and the characteristic cellar created by digging into the earth of the hill. Here there will be a Local Wine tasting with local products to enjoy, listening to the story of this farm. Last stop: a soft and warm bed in hotel, after a tasty
and relaxed dinner. Lago Maggiore Lago
Services Full day Tour Guide Entry to varallo Holy Mounts Guided Visit to Guardabosone Cellar visit and tasting of local wines and products Tour duration 9 hours A meal with the Price per person 23 Porchetta King
It is absolutely true that in Germany you can eat great pork meat... but you have to try the one from Orazio, Menu on the Lake Maggiore: it has a great taste and it is Different kinds of Bruschetta homemade! Whole porchetta with the "cutting" show Potatoes and Mixed Salad Orazio owns this restaurant for 20 years, and gives you Included beverages: ¼ lt wine, ½ lt water, coffee the possibility to take part of in Porchetta rite: You will
become a real "Porchetta Prince"! Price per person 18,50 PANE & VINO & PANE
27 Trekking between 3rd route proposal Leaving from Stresa by cable railway, to reach the forests and fields top of Mottarone with its breathtaking view over the lakes and the valleys . Through mountain paths Alpinia Many people say that the most beautiful areas of Botanical Garden is reached, with over 1000 different Maggiore Lake... are away from the water! species, unique for plants of only alpine origin. After
For those who love trekking, but not too strenuous, a short break, it is possible to get back to Stresa by TOUR the valleys sourrounding the lake are full of mountain foot or by cable rail way. paths, fantastic landscapes and enchanting small Trekking duration: 3 hours towns. Following our proposal: a proven 3-day tour in varying degrees of exertion. Services 4 nights HB in a good 3* Hotel at Lake Maggiore 1st route proposal or its immediate surroundings (Premeno) Arrival with the bus in Macugnaga, on the south part 3 Trekking tours with guide of Monte Rosa. From Macugnaga there will be a 15 3 Lunch packets minutes chairlift transfer to Belvedere, situated where 1 chairlift Macugnaga the glacier begins. 1 chairlift Mottarone Following a mountain path through the glacier, the 1 entrance botanical garden Alpinia Lago Maggiore Lago Rifugio Zamboni will be the right place to stop, relax, and have a typical lunch enjoying the view of all the Package price from 239 4 crests of the famous Monte Rosa. And for the most fearless ... The downhill route can be done either on foot or by Arrival with the bus to Pian Cavallo, from where it chair lift. Return to the hotel at Lake Maggiore. starts the trekking to the top of Monte Zeda, through Trekking duration: 3 hours (chairlift descent) or 5 the West border of the Val Grande National Park. hours (descent afoot) Passing over the top of Monte Marona and Pizzo Pernice, the other side of the Mountain will be reached, 2nd route proposal from where there is a breath taking view of the south From Maggiore lake, through the Swiss border passing part of the Maggiore Lake, and, with good weather, by Locarno, Ascona, Gordola, Lavertezzo. Here is the the Padana Plain to Milan. start of the trekking, walking through Val Verzasca The way back to pian Cavallo will then be through mountain river, waterfalls and mountain passes reaching the Passo Folungo. Trekking duration: 7 hours. at the end Sonogno. From there, back to the hotel by bus. Trekking duration: 5 hours All taste and charme of Lake Maggiore
For those who know already the Lago Maggiore and for those who still need to discover it, a complete program with good 4* hotels and special attention to
TOUR the local products. Services 4 nights HB in good 4* hotels 2 half day guides 1 full day guide Centovalli railway (Domodossola-Locarno) Lunch in Val Vigezzo (drinks included) Private Motor Boat to Isola Pescatori
Lunch in a Isola Pescatori restaurant (drinks Maggiore Lago & Lombardia included) Grappa tasting farewell dinner with live music and Bingo
Lago Maggiore Lago (including prizes for the Bingo) Package price from 279
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Tasty pleasures between lakes and mountains The tastiest tour you could crave for, to discover the north Piemonte, the Lago Maggiore and the Alps going through 5 gastronomic experiences: Alp cheese, A day on the water
TOUR Salami and Prosciutti from the valleys, gorgonzola (the king of the fresh cheese), wines and grappe and Lago Maggiore is visited every year by thousands of rice in all its different varieties. tourists... who perhaps have just short stays in the area! 2nd day: Visit of the Madonna del Sangue a Re All day in a guided tour, running to follow the guides Presentation and lunch tastng of local products and no time to relax with the feet in the water and Stop in Mergozzo to visit the small town, the museum a breeze on the face. To offer the possibility to enjoy and taste the famous Fugascia. the lake water we created a special day, fully dedicated to all the different activities that can be done on the 3rd day: Visit and lunch-tasting of rice and risotti at water, to end with a barbeque all together and enjoying cascina Principato di Lucedio. a fresh drink and good food. Visit to a dairy farm and Gorgonzola tasting.
Lago Maggiore Lago The place choosen for these activities is in Oggebbio,
EXCURSION north of Verbania and it has a fantastic terrace right 4th day: Possibility to visit the Factory Outlet Loro on the lake. At full disposal of the clients there will Piana (famous italian fashion brands) be: pedal boats, canoes, mountain bikes, Motor Boats. Visit and wine tasting at Cantina Rubino in Ghemme everybody will be able to choose the activity to do or Grappa tasting at Francoli center in Ghemme just lie sunbathing after a swim. On the way back (if there is still a bit of time), stop At lunch time, a fantastic barbeque, and in the afternoon at Orta San Giulio. Lake fish Dinner at Isola Pescatori a nice walk on the lake side or a bit of shopping in Verbania. Services Services at disposal of the clients 4 nights BB in good 3* hotel pedal boats Welcome drink Maggiore Lago canoes 3 dinner in hotel motor boats (4 people capacity) 1 dinner at Isola Pescatori mountain bikes 1 return transfer by Private Motor Boat terrace with deckchair and beach umbrellas 3 full day tour guide 1 lunch tasting of local Val d'Ossola products and Price per person 41 Fugascia in Mergozzo 1 lunch tasting of local produced rice and risotto Lunch: Mixed grilled meats, salad buffet, dessert 1 gorgonzola tasting Beverages not included 1 guided tour in a cellar and tasting 1 grappa tasting Price per person 25 2 activity instructors 340 Package price from 316
29 Culture in the morning... From waterfall to Nature in the afternoon milkfall
Leaving in the early morning from the hotel to get A great trip to please body and spirit. right to the middle of the Valleys around Lago The morning is dedicated to Verbania and its pearls: Maggiore: the Val Formazza. This Valley is known in the Madonna di Campagna Church (National particular for one of the most beautiful and spectacular Monument), a sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna waterfalls in the all Alps: the water falls for over 143m delle Grazie, dated in the XVI century; the Basilica di with a maximum width of 60m. San Vittore, built at the beginning of'700. The opening of the visit is under the control of the The afternoon is dedicated to the Lago Maggiore National energy company and needs to be planned nature: the visit to Villa Taranto, one of the most well in advance.
beautiful botanical gardens in Italy. To end the day, EXCURSION
EXCURSION Next stop is the visit to a small farm of cheesemakers a visit to a local garden centre to learn secrets and in the middle of Val Formazza. The particularity of particularities of plants and flowers form the Area. this farm is the unique way of milking: the cows are Services the ones who decide when to be milked. Full Day Tour Guide The quality of the cheese produced is particularly Visit to Madonna di Campagna high, thanks to the long experience of the owners. Visit to Basilica S. Vittore Going down the valley, another small pearl of this Entrance and Visit of Villa Taranto area: the Mergozzo Lake, situated a few km from Visit to local garden centre Verbania. Mergozzo is also known for its granite DURATION: 8 hours quarries, that were also used to build the cathedral of Milan.
Lago Magiore Lago After such a busy day, appetite needs to be satisfied, Lago Maggiore Lago Price per person 22 and what can be better than a piece of a typical cake, "fugascia" accompanied by a great glass of wine.
Services Full day tour guide Visit to Toce Waterfall Unusual Lake Maggiore Tasting of local cheeses Tasting of typical cake and wine For those who are "repetares" of Lago Maggiore, an Duration: ca. 9 hours entire day full of new experiences. Leaving from Verbania by boat that, crossing the Lake, will bring Price per person 17 you to Laveno Mombello. The trip continues on comfortable cable car until the edge of the Mount To end this fantastic day, the statue of San Carlo Sasso del Ferro (1100 mt) from where you can enjoy Borromeo, called San Carlone, cannot be missed: a breathtaking view on Lago Maggiore, the Alps and from the top of the hill, this statue overlooks and the Pianura Padana. Coming back to Laveno, you will protects his Arona. A massive sculpture which measures be taken by boat to the Eremo di S. Caterina del Sasso, 35 mt from the head to the floor. The people who situated right on a lake's overhanging rock, dating want can reach the higher part of the statue, climbing back to the XIII-XIV centuries. Arriving by boat, you the internal stairs: the reward is the unique landscape
EXCURSION will not have to climb down 268 steps from the main people can enjoy from that point. road, even if the view could be worth the effort. From there you will go by bus to another pearl for curious Services tourists: the transports Museum in Ogliari di Ranco. Full day tour guide Here 3 centuries of transport history are waiting for Boat transfer Verbania Intra - Laveno Maggiore Lago & Lombardia you for your free of charge visit. But surprises on the retour cable railway Laveno - Monte Sasso del Ferro Lago Maggiore never end: you will visit the Rocca Private boat retour Laveno - Klause Santa Caterina Borromeo di Angera, a fortified medieval building. Entrance transport museum Ogliari Some of its ballrooms now host the Baby Dolls and Entrance Rocca di Angera Children's clothing Museum, where you can admire Price per person 39
the most important exhibition of this kind in Europe. Lago Maggiore Lago
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 30 A four star spring at TRENTINO & Lake Garda LAGO DI GARDA Enjoy your stay at both the hotel and the lake! Both the mild climate of the southern side of the Alps and the 4 star hotel in Riva del Garda provide for a warm welcome. We offer you an exciting programme TOUR to celebrate the new season a mix of culture, wine, cuisine and a typically Italian guest-friendly atmosphere.
Trattoria The hotel lies on the lake 1 km away from Riva del Garda downtown. Completely renovated in 2006/2007, Piè di Castello the hotel is an ideal oasis to relax. The facility has 61 rooms furbished in modern style with air conditioner, The trattoria Piè di Castello is sited in an ancient phone, safety box and satellite TV. Garden, swimming building dating back to 1663 in Cologna di Tenno, a pool, Jacuzzi, a café and a restaurant are available to medieval village located 4 km away from Riva del Garda Lake Garda guests. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and Garda. The restaurant run by Giorgio Benini and his dinner with choice menu. family is a true Italian trattoria offering traditional From here you can reach famous destinations: cuisine and a warm friendly ambience. Highlight of the menu is the salty meat prepared by family Benini - Bassano del Grappa renowned for its wooden using an old recipe secretely transferred from father bridge and the grappa to son. A simple but delightful experience: - Marostica with its life-size chess game - Vicenza and the Olympic Theatre Menu - lunch at an old riseria PANE & VINO & PANE Crostoni con Lardo di Cologna - Valeggio sul Mincio with its bridges Antipasto Piè di Castello con affettati misti - The gardens of Isola del Garda accompagnato da sottaceti - Verona, the capital of love Lucanica cotta casereccia accompagnata da crauti e polentina grigliata Services Carne salada "Piè di Castello" servita affumicata 3 HB + 1 BB with breakfast buffet and choice e cotta al forno menu at 4* hotel in Riva del Garda Consommè di carne di manzo profumato con Welcome drink
verdure nostrane 3 full day escort Garda Lake Garda Carne salada "Piè di Castello" cotta su forno a Boat transfer to Isola del Garda, visit and snack legna accompagnata da fagioli serviti con olio Guided tour in Vicenza extravergine del Garda Lunch at a riseria Dolce di mele della "Nonna Lisa" servito tiepido Guided tour in Verona Caffè Typical dinner Acqua minerale Visit to Valeggio, Bassano del Grappa and Vino rosso o bianco della casa Marostica Price per person 25 Package price from 254
31 Hotel Ideal 3* Laives
Hotel Ideal the name stands for an ideal stay at this hotel run by family Fresnelli in its third generation. From the panoramic terrace with the pool guests enjoy dramatic views over the surrounding Alps. Pool facilities
include: indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, HOTEL whirlpool and childrens pool. Hotel Ideal is the ideal place to relax. Enjoy a pleasant and healthy bath. Rooms are equipped with shower, WC, TV and direct dial phone. Garage available also for buses. Lake Garda by night: Trentino HB per person from 34 lights and atmosphere
An idea for spending a special night: explore Lake Garda by ferry under the moonlight. The ferry takes us through the tranquil setting of Lake Garda at night up to Limone with its crowded lakeside promenade lined with cafés and shops open until 10:30 pm.
EXCURSION Services Return night ferry ride from Riva del Garda to Limone Glass of sparkling wine Stopover in Limone
Price per person 10 Garda Lake Garda Alto Adige, among The enchanted glaciers and green floating garden natural sceneries A 10 minutes motorboat ride takes us to the only A fascinating land rich in natural treasures. We take island of Lake Garda. The 1 km long island offers you on a tour to know the pearls of this area: the marvellous lake scenery dominated by a villa and a capital Bolzano, the earth pyramids, the tourist resort TOUR lush garden that are privately-owned by Cavazza Merano and the wine route with a stop off in Caldaro. Counts that open up their villa to visitors.
Last but not least we enjoy the rail ride from Bolzano Trentino & Lago di Garda di Lago & Trentino to Collalbo. Services Services Return boat transfer from Gardone Riviera 4 x BB in 3* hotel in the surroundings of Bolzano Guided tour (ca. 2 h)
1 x welcome cocktail at the hotel Drink and tasting of local Valtenesi products EXCURSION Trentino 3 x dinner at hotel (Olive oil, Wine and snacks) 1 x typical dinner at hotel 3 x full day escort Price per person 29 1 x train ride to Collalbo 1 x wine tasting
Package price from 195 Garda Lake Garda
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Merano and the gardens of Trauttmansdorf castle
Merano is flowering the gardens of Trautmannsdorf Castle in the surroundings of Merano are a must covering a wide area, they display plants from all over the world in a South Tyrol scenery. The blooming gardens where Empress Sissy used to go for a stroll lie on a hill looking over Merano. Narrow paths wind across water and terrace gardens, the garden of the senses or the Japanese garden, up to the cactus hill or cultivated South plants such as olive trees and
EXCURSION grapes overlooking the surrounding mountains. In the middle stands out Castle Trauttmansdorff, the symbol from which the gardens name is drawn.
Services Full day escort An apple a day keeps Entry to Trauttmansdorf gardens
Trentino the doctor away...
Price per person 13,50 ...says a popular Italian idiom
As well as for its stunning landscapes the valley Di Stroll through Trento Non in Trentino is renowneded as apple-growing region. Discover the great historical personalities who lived 5.200 farmers belonging to a consortium named in Trento. Melinda produce every year around 300.000 t apples.
Strolling in Trento you will see Hasburgic Maximilian Guests will learn more about apples, their perfumes I heading towards the cathedral where he will be and fragrances and their countless properties, a true crowned emperor. True Dante Alighieri will be sitting experience for all senses..
next to you in a trattoria while legendary King Laurino EXCURSION will hide in a narrow street You will wonder whether Services you are dreaming.. well maybe the guide and visit to a consortium for apples selection and two actors will introduce you to the most important packaging personalities who lived in Trento in the past. An visit to a farm estate belonging to the Melinda EXCURSION amusing way to get to know the town. consortium movie on apple production and transformation Guided tour with 2 musicians/actors. Length 2 hours Tasting of Melinda products and apple-based Trentino sweets Price per person 18 Duration: 1,5 hours
Trentino Price per person 6,50
33 VENETO Wine estate &FRIULI Villa Sceriman VENEZIA This magnificent villa built by Palladio was founded in - GIULIA 1500 as farm estate. Bought by Armenian family Sceriman, after the ancient splendour of Venetian courts it became an important 25 hectares large wine estate. 60% of the wine production is exported all over the world. Recently the villa has hosted groups for wine tasting and accommodation. tasting 4 diversi vini DOC dei Colli Euganei Formaggio Asiago Salame tipico di produzione propria PANE & VINO & PANE Prosciutto crudo o speck Among villas, castles Pane and vineyards: Acqua minerale Southern Padua Price per person 8 The region south of Padua is well renowned for its
Veneto spa resorts Europes most famous spa -, yet it TOUR contains countless jewels that captivate visitors: the gently rolling Euganei hills, villas, castles, cloisters, gardens and wineyards, picturesque medieval villages with original surrounding walls. For an ideal start of the tour enjoy a Spritz aperitif at Pedrocchi Café in Padua! Visit the botanic garden
Veneto and the Basilica of SantAntonio with its magnificent interiors. Further to the walled towns of Monselice, Este and Montagnana, that maintains the original city walls. On the third day we visit the spa and the villas Wine Cellar Marangona surrounding the Euganei hills. Last stop is Abano Pozzolengo Terme, where we enjoy a pleasant stroll and an aperitif before dinner. Cantina Marangona lies a few km from Lake Garda on the way between Peschiera and Sirmione surrounded Services by the wineyards of the best Lugana Cru. The estate 3 HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel near Padua occupies part of the ancient Ialidy court, built in 1692 1 city guide of Padua and renovated a few years ago. The wine cellar 2 full day tour escorts captivates visitors with its guest friendly ambience. 1 visit to wine cellar incl. tasting Guests have the opportunity to sample the renowned 1 aperitif in Padua wines of Garda region, the delightful grappe from Lugana and the extra virgin olive oil. Package price from 170
Services
PANE & VINO & PANE Visit to the wine cellar Tasting of 4 wines Extravirgin Olive oil Cold cuts Cheese Cake "sbrisolona" with Grappa di Lugana
Veneto Price per person from 7,50 Veneto & Friuli Venezia Giulia Venezia Friuli & Veneto
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 34 VENETO The Prosecco tour
&FRIULI The Prosecco DOC hills offer dramatic natural scenery VENEZIA dominated by wineyards, castles, abbeys containing - GIULIA reminders of past times and changes undergone by the region. Prosecco DOC is the true highlight of the area, the king among the wines appreciated all over the world. We meet our tour escort in Conegliano Veneto. Our tour starts with a visit to Carletti wine school and Follina abbey; further to Santo Stefano near Venice Lagoon Valdobbiadene. Here we visit the wine cellar of one of Proseccos most important producers and enjoy
Explore the unique habitat of Venice lagoon on a EXCURSION tasting Prosecco Spumante. comfortable boat tour around islands and sandbanks. Next stop is a smaller wine estate where we sample Prosecco with homemade soppressa (pork salami) Private boat tour from Punta Sabbioni and guided tour and bread. Later we take a stroll in the Cartizze hills. with a nature expert guide around three Venetian Last stop before heading back to Conegliano is a islands. Lazzaretto Nuovo: during the outbreaks of marvellous Cistercian hermitage.
plague in 1576 it became a quarantine island; today Veneto you can tour the buildings and ruins remaining from Services this era. Sant'Erasmo is known as Venice garden; Full day escort guests have the opportunity to visit a farm estate Visit to two Prosecco estates incl. tasting (extra tour feature). Torcello is famous for its
EXCURSION archaeological and architectural treasures as well as its natural beauty. Price per person 22 In the afternoon we go back by boat. Services Full day excursion Private boat
Veneto Full day nature expert guide Visit to 3 islands Price per person 35
Sporthotel All'Ancora Meolo
A small jewel during your stay in Venice region. Hotel Ancora is set in the Venetian countryside 30 km far away from Venice, 20 km from Treviso and 15 km Hotel Belvedere 4* from Marco Polo airport in Venice. Bassano del Grappa The cottage-style hotel offers guests a relaxing friendly
ambience. The hotel facilities include a wonderful park Hotel Belvedere is situated in the historic centre of HOTEL with swimming pools, tennis court and golf course the picturesque medieval village of Bassano Del Grappa, where guests can take strolls and enjoy the tranquil renowned for its famous wooden bridge built by Andrea countryside atmosphere. On cold days you can relax Palladio. The 15th century hotel and the Buon Ricordo in the indoor swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath. HOTEL restaurant are run by family Bonotto. The hotel has The breakfast buffet includes: hot beverages, fruit 95 comfortable rooms and nice lounge rooms. The juices, cereals and cold milk, yogurt, salami and Veneto family run hotel offers a guest friendly warm ambience. cheese, jam, butter, pâté, 3 kinds of bread, croissant, cakes and biscuits. The hotels restaurant serves salad buffet dinner. BB per person from 25 HB per person from 36 Veneto
35 Habsburg austerity Grado and its lagoon and Latin sweetness Grado boasts the most impressive lagoon of the Adriatic of Friuli sea. The over 25 km long coastline covers an area of Border regions typically offer a mix of elements from 12.000 hectares with a maze of narrow channels. different cultures. This is also the case with Friuli A unique natural setting with barely the touch of where Habsburg austerity combines with Latin
human hand and home to a variety of marine birds TOUR sweetness. Friuli is a harmonious active region very that nest or stop here during migration. well known for its wine and food tradition. Experts Grado, a seaside and spa resort, has become an say that Italy's (some even say the world's) best white increasingly popular tourist destination not least owing
wines are grown here. We take you on a five days to its beautiful historic centre. Friuli intense tour to discover the best of this region..
We take you on a guided tour along the narrow streets EXCURSION of the centre and stop off in a restaurant serving fish Services specialties, a main feature of local cuisine. In the welcome drink afternoon you enjoy a boat tour to Barbana Island, 2 half board and 2 B&B at good 3* hotels one of the largest islands of Grado lagoon. 2 3-course dinner in a trattoria City guide in Udine Friuli Services 3 full day escorter guide in Trieste and Miramare castle full day guide entry to Miramare castle fish-based lunch (drinks not included) visit to ham factory including tasting boat tour tasting of Friuli wines Price per person 46 Package price from 231
Hotel Cà Brugnera 4* Farm Estate Zagrski
Brugnera We explore the fertile hills overlooking the gulf 3 km far from Slovenia and 10 km from Trieste. Situated The hotel is situated in the province of Pordenone at at the border between two countries, this area is a the border between Friuli and Veneto in an easily mix of people, culture and traditions. The 5 ha farm reachable area. The facility has 64 rooms furbished in estate Zagrski run by family Milic provides a glimpse modern style, yet the ambience is traditional and HOTEL into this melting pot. Highlights of the production are
warm. The hotel is ideal for undertaking several Friulis white wines, that count among the best wines Giulia Venezia Friuli & Veneto excursions to the two bordering regions. in the world, not least thanks to the soil and the mild climate of this region.
Friuli HB incl. drinks per person from 45 Tasting of 4 wines and a snack
PANE & VINO & PANE Price per person 14
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Antica Acetaia Malpighi in Modena
True Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena must be aged for a minimum of 25 years, which explains why the small bottle is undeniably expensive yet it reaches sublime taste heights! Hold a tea spoon with vinegar in your mouth for a few seconds: the pleasant and delightful sensation is hard to describe! We visit acetaia (cellar where vinegar is aged) Malpighi Emilia à la carte whose origins date back to 1850. Their business covers the whole production process from the vineyard to Emilia region - a bridge between northern and central the final product, using the old 1700 barrels carefully Italy - has long been the crossroads of different people under the watchful eye of the family. and cultures that have left their mark on local culture PANE & VINO & PANE Highlight of the visit is the snack-tasting. and food tradition. TOUR Modena, Bologna, Parma and Ferrara are interesting Menu lively towns where striving for a good lifestyle combines Parmesan cheese chunks with drops of Balsamico with strong social texture and dynamic economy in (Aceto balsamico tradizionale from Modena) industry, trade, farming and tourism. Diverse homemade savory pies (Erbazzone) In a few kilometres we take you on a thousand year Mixed sweet pies tour through history and taste. Homemade bread and grissino Mineral water Services Lambrusco wine 3 half board with full breakfast City guide in Modena Visit to acetaia to watch production and tasting Price per person 27 of balsamic vinegar City guide Ferrara Lunch in the area of Ferrara, drinks included Guided city tour of Bologna Aperitif in Bologna Guided tour of Parma Lunch in Felino castle Guided visit to ham factory with tasting
Package price from 241
37 M&M in Emilia: music and motors
Experience Emilians passion for music and motors: this is the background of our proposal. The pressure of time makes us choose quickly and so we take
TOUR Emilia's highlights: Ferrari and Giuseppe Verdi. Yet you must not forget that Emilia offers many other exciting passionate stories.
Services 3 half board at a hotel in the area of Parma/Reggio Emilia 2 full day guides Lunch at a restaurant in the area of Modena Entry to Galleria Ferrari Entry to Casa Natale di Verdi Entry to Casa Barezzi Entry to Villa Sant'Agata Visit to farmhouse and tasting in Verdi's places
Package price from 233 Hotel Elite 4*
Bologna Romagna Emilia
Restaurant Bologna is a jewel among Italys tourist destinations. Tourists usually make a stopover here on their classical Alle Roncole tour Rome-Florence-Venice, yet you should not miss spending 1 or 2 night in Bologna where there are many things to see (and food specialties to try ):
We find ourselves in the heart of Emilia, the home HOTEL town of Giuseppe Verdi and Giovanni Guareschi, who created the little world of Don Camillo the priest and Piazza Maggiore Peppone the major. The torri gemelle The restaurant opened in 1964 by Giovannino Guareschi Santo Stefano lies 50 m away from the birthplace of Verdi. The Basilica of San Luca A stop here is a joy to the palate. You will sample true Not to mention the streets lined with tempting Emilian food tradition, such as sausages prepared by trattorie, cafés and shops Nereo in winter and homemade pasta. As the red guide says, it is really worth a stop! If we have convinced you to visit this town we will book you a room at hotel Elite, a friendly 4* hotel PANE & VINO & PANE Menu with which we have been working very well. assaggio di salumi The hotel is located a few steps from the historic maccheroni al prosciutto centre near Porta San Felice. The restaurant "Cordon spalla arrosto con patate Bleu" serves excellent local dishes. The hotel has semifreddo della casa comfortable sound-insulated rooms: satellite TV, acqua minerale e ¼ di vino rosso phone, air conditioner and Wi-fi. Internet-point and conference rooms are also available to guests. Price per person 22 BB per Person from 45
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Tuscany: land of Cheap and flying creative invention For small groups arriving at Florence or Pisa airports From 5 up to 18 persons Tuscany is Italys most popular region around the world thanks to its architecture and natural scenery Services as well as for its outstanding industry and handicraft.
2 transfers, airport - hotel and return The sense of, and the search for, beauty permeate TOUR 3 nights at a good 3/4* hotel in the area of Tuscanys history from the Etruscan times through the Versilia, Lucca, Montecatini incl. full breakfast buffet Middle Ages up to sublime Renaissance. 3 dinners at hotel with choice menu A history of excellence that today is a trend everywhere. 1 full day bus tour with guide TOUR Florence fashion houses, the marble of Apuan Alps 1 half day guided city tour prized by sculptors worldwide, the steaks of butchers Cecchini in Panzano, a satisfied customer of which is Package price from 168 Jack Nicholson, the tan leather of Valdarno, Targetti lamps selected for Levis shops all around Europe. On this tour you will discover a region which is constantly renewing itself..
Services 5 HB nights in very good hotels in the area of Pistoia-Montecatini 1 day escort in Carrara and Pietrasanta Visit to Museo dei Bozzetti (Museum of sketches) and visit to artists workshops in Pietrasanta. 1 day tour escort in Vinci Museum Leonardo da Vinci Ceramics course in Vince and ceramics souvenir 1 day tour escort in Mugello and Chianti Outlet in Barberino di Mugello Visit to handicraft workshops in Greve in Chianti Hotel Mizar 3* Tasting at butchers Falorni Chianciano terme Package price from 225
The best 3* hotel in Chianciano, completely renovated and enlarged in 2005. The hotel has 68 very comfortable nicely furbished rooms. A spacious hall, a large dining room and a terrace café are available HOTEL to guests. The hotel is renowned among customers from all over Europe for the guest-friendly ambience provided by Roberto and Lucia. HB per person from 27
39 The Aretino area Scarzuola, ideal city Despite being set aside from usual tourist routes The ancient cloister of Scarzuola is set on a hill close travelling to Florence, Arezzo and Perugia, the Aretino to Montegabbione, in the province of Terni, in one of area contains countless treasures. With its medieval Umbrias untouched natural sceneries. The convent towns and fascinating cloisters, the area unlocks the was founded by St. Francis in 1218. In 1956 the soul of Tuscany and the cradle of Renaissance. Our architect Tommaso Buozzi, of last centurys greatest
TOUR tour starts from a 4* hotel near Arezzo and runs along Italian architects, bought the complex and created an old railway track recently rediscovered by many an ideal city. tourists. Upon entering the hall with the arcades guests will be amazed at the unexpected view of the surrounding Services gardens and will be captivated by an unreal fabulous ambience. After 40 years work, completed by Buzzis
1 welcome cocktail grandson Marco Solari, this small paradise is a triumph Toscana 2 nights B&B + 3 nights HB with full breakfast EXCURSION of buildings, monuments, stairs, gardens, circular buffet at a 4* hotel near Arezzo structures, like astronomic observatories, theatres, 1 tasting 5-course dinner with typical products at meditation wells and pagan temples with crystal hotel towers. 1 medieval 5-course dinner 2 full day guide (Perugia and Assisi Arezzo, Attention: most visitors are impressed by the ideal Castiglion fiorentino and Cortona) city, and fail to forget its feeling of disconnectedness. 1 halfday guide in Florence 2 full day tour escort (Borgo San Lorenzo and Full day tour escort in Orvieto and the ideal town Florence Montepulciano, Pienza Montalcino) Entry and guided tour 1 railway trip Florence 1 oil and wine tasting Price per person 17,50 1 tasting of noble wines and cheese 1 farewell cocktail at hotel Tomatoes, Mozzarella Package price from 254 and Nabucco Tomatoes and mozzarella are the main ingredients of one of Italys most famous and imitated food specialties, pizza!!!
Join the pizza making course to sample true Italian pizza and learn about the secrets of making pizza in a tranquil relaxing setting. You will stay at the estate Marrucola owned by Mr. Ezio, nicknamed the Pavarotti of San Miniato for his past career as tenor. Enjoy a glass of wine and sing with Ezio the most beautiful arie of the Italian opera.
PANE & VINO & PANE Services 1 pizza making course 1 wine tasting, while the pizza dough rises... 1 dinner with appetizers and pizza accompanied by a tenor Drinks are included
Price per person 35
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Cycle and savour...
Strengthen your soul and keep your body fit with our easy cycling tour. The route runs from Marina di Bibbona to Montescudaio in the area south of Livorno. On the way there are frequent gourmet stops that will captivate your customers:
Services Grand gourmet tour cappuccino in Marina di Bibbona tramezzino (typical sandwich) in Marina di Cecina of Tuscany aperitif in Montescudaio tasting lunch A road, a wine and a recipe.
EXCURSION full day guide Tuscany boasts a varied delicious cuisine. Flavourful bicycle rental and assistance sausages, famous soups, incomparable meats and TOUR traditional cheese are a joy to the palate. Visitors will Price per person 49,50 be captivated by Tuscanys simple delightful dishes.
The walking variant includes a walk from Bibbona to An ideal tour for tourists willing to slowly explore Marina di Cecina and Villa la Cinquantina instead. Tuscanys finest culinary traditions and discover its most beautiful villages.
Services 5 nights HB at a 3* hotel 1 full day escort Chianti Rufina 1 tasting of Rufina wines 1 lunch with typical dish "la Ribollita" 1 full day escort to Crete senesi 1 tasting of Vernaccia wines 1 lunch with typical dish "cinta senese" 1 full day escort in Chianti 1 tasting of Chianti wines 1 lunch with typical dish "tagliata rucola grana" 1 full day escort for excursion Montepulciano Pienza Montalcino 1 tasting of noble wines of Brunello area 1 lunch with typical dish "pici"
all lunches include drinks
Package price from 285
41 Bicycle tour along the Day 4: After breakfast we travel to Piombino and etruscan coast and take the ferry to the Island of Elba, Napoleons exile around Elba and prison. Our tour starts in Portoferraio. The tiny island is rich in history and beautiful natural scenery. We enjoy a Wind-blown ears of grain, gently rolling clay hills and gentle cycling tour along panoramic roads. Breathe green Mediterranean macchia, blue sea waters and the smells and perfumes of Mediterranean macchia.
TOUR the countryside with its salty smell: enjoy the Etruscan Ferry back to mainland and journey back to hotel. riviera and Elba with all your 5 senses. Circa 45 km. Height difference: 650 m
Programme: Day 5: After breakfast we head for the medieval Day 1: Arrival and room assignment, dinner and village Sassetta, famous for its red marble. We reach
overnight. the old village Suvereto on a marvellous route Toscana surrounded by oak forests. Next stop is Baratti gulf Day 2: Transfer and beginning of the cycling tour: where we visit the imposing Etruscan tombs from the Our route heads through the corn fields of Barilla and 7th century BC. Back to the hotel. the lush forests towards Lake Santa Luce, a nature Circa 45 km. Height difference: 100 m reserve. Further towards Orciano, Pian di Laura and Santa Luce. Return to the hotel. Day 6: After breakfast we have a last glance at Circa 33 km. Height difference: 350 m Tuscanys marvellous landscape, this time without bicycle. Departure. Day 3: Our cycling tour starts in the medieval village of Montescudaio, known for its red wine; further along Services the Etruscan coast, one of Italys most beautiful wine 5 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel routes, dotted with lovely villages. We stop off for a Nature expert guide tasting in Bolgheri with its cypress lined roads. Further A/R ferry ride Piombino-Portoferraio to the pine forest in Marina di Bibbona where you can 1 tasting and a snack breathe sea air. Last stop is Vada near the famous white beaches. Back to hotel Circa 50 km. Height difference: 220 m Package price from 199
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 42 LAZIO & UMBRIA It is easy to become a "pizzaiolo" in Rome...
Pizza is one of your favourite dishes and you want to know how Italians make true Italian pizza. Now you have the chance to learn the secrets of making pizza with an Italian pizzamaker: how to make pizza dough, ingredients and the cottura (baking) in wooden oven. Hotel Piccolo Eden 3* No matter if you have a diploma as pizzaiolo, at the Città della Pieve end you will eat your own made pizza.
"On an enchanting morning I left Perugia [...] and Pizza making course with welcomes cocktail and dinner
the view over the lake had an extraordinarily graceful with fried specialties, incl. a drink of your choice, own EXCURSION quality". made pizza, a dessert and espresso. TOUR so wrote Goethe on his way towards Rome..
He was referring to Lake Trasimeno, in Tuscany-Umbria Price per person 30 borderland. The gently rolling green hills, the impressive
lake scenery and the towns rich in history make it a Lazio Course for student groups from 16 per person particularly fascinating place to visit. Close to Lake
Trasimeno lies a small lively town, Città della Pieve, Umbria from where you enjoy superb views over Umbrian mountains, valleys and lakes. Owing to is position, for years the town served as stage for a famous italian TV series. At that time actors would stay at Hotel Piccolo Eden, a small pretty hotel and a good starting point to visit some of the most beautiful areas of the region. Highlight of the tour is the ideal town Scarzuola, an extraordinary architectural invention created by famous architect Tommaso Buzzi.
Services Vacation on the
4 nights at 3* hotel Piccolo Eden with buffet Farm estate Faro Rosso breakfast 2 dinners at hotel with choice menu - 3 courses The country house overlooking Gubbio is set against and salad buffet the striking backdrop of Montanaldo hills. The restaurant 1 dinner at hotel with "gran - barbecue" serves old traditional dishes including various kinds 1 dinner at cloister palace Cennini (15 century) of handmade pasta and its best courses are prepared Menu: antipasti Two first courses - cosciotto in with meat from the farm's own livestock. porchetta - patate arrosto - insalata - cantucci e The chambers of Faro Rosso are a must for those who vin santo - acqua e vino a volontà love the original local cuisine. 1 full day guide guida Perugia and Assisi 1 full day escort Montepulciano Pienza Montalcino Buffet menu 1 tasting of noble wines Umbrian cold cuts with "torta al testo" 1 cheese tasting in Pienza Cheese
1 full day escort in Orvieto and the ideal town of Bruschette - Tartine - Pizzette - Rustici PANE & VINO & PANE Scarzuola" Mixed fritters of meat and vegetables Crudité Gnocchi with pachino tomatoes and mushrooms Package price from 207 Dessert Coffee
Umbria Price per person 20
43 Pastry shop Adriano Fattoria Titignano Orvieto Prodo
A fairy-tale history Once upon a time there was a The 2.000 ha large farm is situated on the Tiber River small pastry shop and a pastry chef eager to enlarge between Todi and Orvieto. Its enchanting ambience his workshop... Excavations led to the discovery of is a reminder of past times. Visitors will be captivated underground couloirs, rooms and stairs. This is the by the favourably located old town and the enchanting history of this site that captivates any visitor. surroundings. The 12th century castle became property A labyrinth excavated into tufa stone illuminated by of Corsini princes in 1800, who turned the farm into torches contains 2000 years of history from Etruscan a country tourist facility. The restaurant boasts ancient times until late Middle Ages. The Orvieto underground painting and has an original wood oven. has served different functions: house, warehouse, cellar, hiding place and conference room. Menu Moreover, Adrianos son Maurizio is an internationally Crostini e affettati misti
PANE & VINO & PANE renowned chef hosted by national broadcasting. Lets
PANE & VINO & PANE Risotto agli asparagi e Pappardelle al sugo d'oca enjoy an excellent typical lunch! Cinghiale in umido con patate al forno e insalata Tozzetti e Vinsanto Vino bianco e rosso della Guided tour to the grottoes Fattoria Excellent "Gourmet" lunch
Menu Price per person 24
Umbria Umbria 4 antipasti assortiti caldi e freddi orecchiette ai funghi e tartufo cannelloncini con ricotta e spinaci
maialino arrosto al finocchio selvatico Umbria & Lazio contorno di stagione dolci della casa spiedino di frutta mista 1/4 vino - acqua Price per person 24 One Hotel and hundreds of possibilities sometimes position is everything...
Hotel El Patio, located in the heart of the Umbrian region, has not only an ideal position, but offers many
attractive proposals for those who love art and culture HOTEL and for those who prefer more active holidays. The hotel is sorrounded by beautiful hills and it's closed to lake Trasimeno, which conveys a deep charm of its own; here you can find some examples of the various activities that can be done: Truffle search
with dogs, Birdwatching, lake-fishing, full-day Umbria excursions out with Jeep cars or with motorbikes. Prices on demand! These excursions perfectly match with a stop by in oil mills and wineries. Together with tasting trails, a visit to the nice villages in the area will complete your experience in Umbria. English tour guide not included. HB per person 31 Truffle search per group 160
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 44 Rome PASS LAZIO A crazy bargain & UMBRIA package for you!
Rome has had the right idea - Rome PASS: you can INFO buy the ticket at the tourist offices and Termini railway station. The ticket is valid for 3 days and includes the following:
Free entry to two museums or achaeological sites
Our highlight of 2008 and a price reduction of 30% - 40% for the next Lazio Event Umbria visits, theatres, events. A 3 day ticket for public transport in Rome (ATAC The season's closing tour in Umbria was one of 2008s bus, metro Line A and B, Met.Ro train: Rome - most successful events. Customers have been Lido, Rome - Viterbo (Route Rome - Sacrofano impressed by the passionate careful organisation of station), Rome - Pantano. our Vittoria. Highlights of the tour are an excellent
TOUR A tourist city map hotel prized for its cuisine and the friendly professional A list of all musems and sites included in Rome PASS staff, exciting excursions, many surprises organised A list of events for which you can get a price reduction during the tour and a true happy ending, a gala dinner with your Rome PASS with the incomparable tenor Gino Pollazzi. A proven itinerary for your customers: 100% guarantee satisfied The list of museums and sights is also available at the or refunded! A few words about the hotel. The facility website www.romapass.it
was built by a family that is fond of Perugina and Umbria offers a guest-friendly high quality service. Price per person 20 Services (subject to change without notice) 4 nights HB with full breakfast buffet For 25,- per person you get the Roma & più PASS, Welcome cocktail which includes as additional feature a train ride from 3 full day excursions to Perugia, where we visit Roma Termini to Fiumicino airport and some museums Perugina Museum, Gubbio and Montone, and and sites outside Rome. Orvieto Lunch buffet at an agriturismo close to Gubbio Tasting of wine and cheese in a 1900 farm estate Gala dinner with 4-course menu and live music (incl. drinks) at hotel Performance of tenor Pollazzi Small surprise for everyone during excursions Cruising Rome Package price from 269 on the boat of taste Gala dinner: It is possible to organise a concert with the group Music and masks: professional musicians A short cruise on the river Tiber at sunset, where you and singers dressed in 18th century costumes and can feast your eyes and palate. Taste Latiums best handmade masks will perform the most beautiful wines and typical produce of the area while the boat opera arie. The price is not included and will have to takes you through the beautiful sights of Rome, with be paid extra, but it is really worth the effort! its historical buildings and its illuminated bridges. On board you can shop for typical products. Price per person from 15
EXCURSION To enjoy Rome in summer you must not miss the open theatre of Caracalla Spa where important musical plays are performed at the highest level in July and August.
Price per person from 25 Lazio
45 Explore Rome in a The baron invites you different way - a to dinner in Fumone... futuristic tour around And when nobility calls, we cannot refuse.. ancient Rome Take a step back into the Middle Ages in this legendary restaurant in the heart of Latium, a reminder of a A futuristic half day tour around ancient Rome. Easier story between the baron and his lady.
than walking and perfect for those looking for a unique Follows an enchanting visit to the historic centre and Lazio and fun way to explore famous Roman sites. wine tasting in an old wine cellar, dinner at the You glide along aboard a human transporter including venerable restaurant where staff are dressed in stops at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum medieval costumes. 3 ½ hours tour on the human transporter "Segway" EXCURSION through ancient Rome or Villa Borghese. Guided tour in Fumone, wine tasting and dinner:
Maximum number of participants: 8 persons per tour VINO & PANE Menu
prosciutto, formaggio, salamino, olive, bruschetta Lazio Price per person from 77 Pasta e fagioli
tagliolini al pomodoro Lazio pollo al forno salsiccie Insalata, patate in Buccia Ciambelline Acqua, Vino Bianco e Rosso Grappa e Caffè Price per person 27
Ristorante Don Giovanni - Roma The Etruskans seen A typical Roman trattoria in the district of Castel from the train SantAngelo. The restaurant is furbished in a cottage- style and offers a friendly familiar ambience. Popular with both tourists and natives, the restaurant serves We have discovered a funny train through the Roman typical dishes and wines from the Alban hills. necropolis of Cerveteri, the heart of Etruscan Guests have the opportunity to enjoy the "Stornelli civilisation. The train takes us through an impressive Romaneschi" played by musicians for a glass of wine scenery dominated by bridges, hills, seaside views and the monumental Tombs of Comune, the Big Tumoli. On an hour comfortable train ride you will get insight Menu into a past which is still very much alive.. Antipasto misto Pasta alla carbonara
Train ride, English-speaking audio guide and entry to VINO & PANE Saltimbocca alla romana EXCURSION the necropolis. Patate - Insalata mista Dessert Price per person 12
Lazio Price per person 22 Lazio
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 46 MARCHE, ABRUZZO & PUGLIA
Pasta pasta pasta... Abruzzo, Land of a tour to Italy's Saffron national dish About two thousand flowers are needed to obtain Healthy food and high quality food products are saffron, which explains how difficult it is and how
becoming increasingly important all over the world. TOUR TOUR much passion is required to cultivate this rare spice. Italy boasts a variety of very good food products, the In Italy saffron is grown almost solely in Abruzzo, most famous of which is pasta, a main feature of where it was introduced in the Middle Ages by a Italian cuisine. The village of Fara S. Martino, situated Dominican monk who brought back from Spain some at the foot of the Maiella massif, is the most renowned bulbs of this plant nicknamed golden powder plant place for making pasta in Abruzzo. Pure water, which because of its colour and cost.
is the most important ingredient, make it an ideal Abruzzo is the saffron growing capital of Italy. We Abruzzo habitat for producing incomparable pasta. The ancient Abruzzo propose a weekend in a tranquil setting to learn more art of making pasta is transferred from father to son. about this particular spice. Today De Cecco, del Verde and Cocco are worldwide renowned pasta brands. Services During this short tour you have the opportunity to 2 B&B at a 3* hotel in L'Aquila or its surroundings taste delightful first dishes and learn more about pasta Welcome drink made by hand and cut by a guitar-shaped implement Dinner at a typical restaurant in L'Aquila typical of Abruzzo. Lunch in a agriturismo in Stiffe with truffle and saffron Services Dinner at a typical restaurant near L'Aquila 2 B&B at a 3* hotel near Pescara, Silvi Marina Lunch at an historic house Welcome drink Guided tour escort for the whole duration of the Dinner at a typical restaurant near Fara S. Martino tour Dinner at an agriturismo in Palombaro Coach services not included Grilled meat, wine, local liqueur and music Guide-tour escort for the whole duration of the Package price from 220 tour Package price from 195 Lifes small pleasures
so sweet Puglia An ice cream cone with your favourite flavour, a stroll round the narrow streets with their white houses, stunning views over the blue sea waters: such small pleasures make your day worthwhile and keep away melancholy. To add some flavour to your experience taste the famous ice-cream of Polignano a Mares.
Ice-cream break - price per person 5 PANE & VINO & PANE
47 Marche and Emilia Feel at home... Romagna: Truffles Hotel Torre del Moro and Parma ham Città Sant'Angelo
Did you know that not every ham is a Parma one, that Guests would never leave this hotel. Easy to reach, Balsamic vinegar from Modena was given as a gift immersed in a green setting, comfortable room and TOUR from Emperor Henry II to Mathilda of Canossa and
HOTEL friendly service. Not to mention the appetizers and that truffle is among the most expensive delicacies in salad buffet... the world? On this tour you will not only learn more about Italy
but above all taste and experience many things... HB per person from 34 Marche Marche Services
2 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in the surroundings of Modena/Bologna 2 nights half board with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in the surroundings of Pesaro Half day guided tour in Modena Visit to a Balsamic vinegar estate and lunch Half day guided tour in Parma Half day guided tour in Bologna Cold lunch in a wineyard in the area of Bologna Full day escorted tour in Acqualagna and Sant'Anelo Cycling tour among Truffle hunting with truffle dog and its trainer Mountains and trulli Snack (filled piadina) incl. a glass of wine Full day guided tour in Frasassi grottoes and wine A 5-day cycling tour through South Italy. On our 60 tasting in the area of Montecarotto km long route, not a huge challenge, you will discover Wine tasting and snack lesser known spots, architectural treasures and Apulia Full day guided tour in Urbino and Passo del Furlo culinary pleasures. Accommodation is at a hotel in
Visit to oil mill, oil tasting and light lunch Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From TOUR Excursion underground Naples 12 per person here our expert guides will take you to beautiful areas yet undiscovered by mass tourism: Bosco Selva and Barsento, including tasting of Package price from 355 extra virgin oil Correggia with its vineyards and orchards, the old
Puglia masserie (farmhouses) and tasting of fruits and jam Lecce with its Baroque palaces and Otranto Valle d'Itria including wine and cheese tasting.
Services Marche, Abruzzo & Puglia & Abruzzo Marche,
5 nights HB at a 3* hotel in the surroundings of Alberobello Welcome cocktail 3 full day tour escort 1 full day local guide 3 snacks and 1 wine tasting during excursions
Package price from 289,50 Bicycle rental 25,00 a day
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Capri island on an antique with the swallows Swedish whaling ship to the warm south... You miss the sun and a Mediterranean lifestyle and Enjoy a catfish adventurous tour in the Mediterranean want to escape the cold winter climate for a few days? sea. A newly-renovated ship of the 50s, 185 tonnes Well, you do not need to take a 2 weeks holiday. The and a 32.000 cc engine that will take you on an warm south is an easily accessible destination now,
unforgettable excursion. TOUR thanks to the new low cost flight companies. Our tour starts in Castellamare di Stabia and continues Our tour takes you along the marvellous Amalfi coast. along the beautiful Sorrento peninsula towards Capri This wonderful strip of land captivates visitors with passing the Faraglioni rocks. We stop off on the way its dramatic natural scenery and the crystal clear for swimming, snorkelling and taking photos. waters of the Mediterranean sea as well as its cities A buffet lunch with Mediterranean specialities is served rich in history, Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Amalfi, onboard. not to mention Capri and Ischia islands.
EXCURSION We stop off on Capri island where we enjoy a pleasant Our 4* hotel is situated in the centre of Minori. From stroll and do some shopping. here guests enjoy a beautiful view over the sea and A snack and fruits are included during our journey the village. The hotel has an elegant hall, a nice back. restaurant, a sun terrace, and a piano bar with veranda. The ship is available for other interesting tours such Rooms are elegantly furbished and well equipped. as a long weekend around Tyrrhenian islands or Pontine islands, cruises to Aeolian islands in Sicily. Services
Price per person 100 return bus transfer Naples airport/hotel 5 nights halfboard at a good 4* hotel in the surroundings of Minori Welcome cocktail American breakfast Dinner with choice menu Entertainment every night 1 full day excursion of your choice (i.e. Pompei and Vesuv or Naples; Capri and Ischia are not included - extra charge) incl. bus and tour escort 1 pasta making course at hotel 1 tasting of sweets in Minori Package price from 219
49 Son et Lumière in Pompeii
Discover the secretive excavations of Pompeii in a new way: Thousands of tourists have been impressed by this experience which takes visitors on a tour through the heart of the night-time city of Pompeii. The route leads on along impressive sights past the dome and the temples with background music by Oscar-winner Ennio Morricone, renowned for his cinema sound tracks (he composed over 500 sound tracks during his long career!). Light and audio shows guide you through the ruins, while darkness closes
EXCURSION in behind you: a unique experience! Campania Time of the shows: May, September and October Friday and Saturday night Duration: 1 hour Language: Italian + English headphones Price per person 25
Buffalo mozzarella... Price subject to change without notice
...is as famous as the leaning tower of Pisa. The word mozzarella is thought to derive from mozzare Italian for to cut-off after the action of the cheese- makers as they cut mozzarella paste with forefinger and thumb.
The exact origins of buffalo mozzarella are unknown, yet 700 years ago the monks of San Lorenzo in Capua were revered for producing a mozzarella known as "mozza" or "provatura".
PANE & VINO & PANE Buffalo mozarella has traditionally been produced in Campania. Buffaloes "Bos Bubalus Domesticus" are bred in the marsh areas south of Salerno. Only the cheese made with 100% buffalo milk (lab tested) can be labelled as "Mozzarella di Bufala Campana".
The delicacy is a main ingredient in a variety of dishes... To have an idea, come to Campania and taste original buffalo mozzarella...
Cheese tasting and guided tour to a traditional dairy farm south of Salerno
Price per person 7
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 50 SARDEGNA &CORSICA
Lunch with Mario Autumn in Sardinia, and Pasquale... warm light and There are many offers for a lunch with Orgosolo calm seas shepherds, yet the true authentic lunch is an incomparably delightful picnic in the forest with Mario The mild climate makes Sardinia a true earthy paradise until the first weeks of November, when its streets and Pasquale Piredda. Over 1500 customers enjoyed TOUR their lunch in 2008 and they were ALL impressed by and beaches are still deserted and you can still enjoy the place, the food, the two brothers and the summer temperature and open air life. professional guest-friendly service which is not rare Low season prices are attractive too!! in Sardinia. We take you on a short exciting Autumn cruise tour in the Mediterranean Sea with fast ferries and 4 nights Lunch is served in the woods of "Su Littu" in Barbagia at a 4* hotel we have been working with for years. natural scenery, with the flavors and perfumes of Services
typical products. Sardegna PANE & VINO & PANE
2 night ferry rides Livorno - Olbia (or Golfo Aranci) Menu Livorno, accommodation in inner double cabins antipasto di salumi + breakfast onboard (dinner is not included) ricotta stagionata 4 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in pane caratteristico ("pane carasau" e "ispianadas") the area of Castelsardo arrosti di porcetto e agnello Welcome drink carne di pecora bollita con patate ("patat'a 1 full day guide
Sardegna perras") (try it, it tastes really good!) formaggio pecorino sardo Package price from 296 frutta, dolce e vino "Cannonau" del luogo digestivo "Abbardente" (local spirit) Some proposals for excursions: Excursion by jeep and inflatable craft Price per person 19 Alghero and Stintino Maddalena Archipelago Dorgali and Cala Gonone After lunch guests will enjoy a bit of folklore with Gallura, granite and cork oak traditional songs Tenores. Lunch with shepherds from Orgosolo What do we do if it rains? Do not worry! Lunch will Nuoro and Barbagia be served in a lovely restaurant in the historic centre the Gennargentu of Orgosolo. Costa Smeralda
51 Flavours and treasures A bit of adventure... of Ozieri: at any age the heart of Sardinia A few minutes by boat from Cala Gonone are the Ozieri provides a fine example of authentic Sardinia spectacular "Sea cow" (monk seal) grottoes and where thousand-year old traditions have been countless small bays, a true paradise for sea and preserved. Spending a day with the inhabitants of nature lovers! Ozieri is like stepping back in time. We do not take massive boats full with tourists heading Typical prized traditional products, vineyards and wine to the most popular beaches. A tour on modern cellars, bakeries where Ozieri famous spianata bread comfortable inflatable crafts takes us to the most is baked, pastry and cheese production. secret spots of this wonderful strip of coast Ozieri is also very rich in culture: the 5000 years old accompanied by expert nature guides.
famous vases of Ozieri, the archaeological findings of EXCURSION An adventurous but safe excursion... just take your
Domus de Janas and the Giants Tombs, the dolmen towel and bathing suit, we will stop off for a swim! PANE & VINO & PANE and tens of nuraghi settlements can be found in the Duration: ca. 4 hours surroundings of Ozieri. Strolling in the historic centre with its maze of narrow streets, stairs and squares Services surrounded by the ancient palaces once inhabited by Tour on inflatable crafts with comfortable seating Spanish nobles is really good for your soul. for up to 24 persons Nature-expert guide in each craft
Visit to Ozieri, guests have the opportunity to take Sardegna 1 full day tour escort
active part in the local production of cheese and ricotta Packed lunch (2 sandwiches, 1 fruit juice, 1 fruit, Sardegna including tasting of local produce, visit to some ½l water) thousand-year old olive trees in the surrounding countryside and the historic centre. Price per person 45
Lunch at an agriturismo with a visit to its dairy farm and cheese tasting.
Menu Tavolata Sarda (cold cuts, cheese) Ricotta fresca con miele Gnocchetti Sardi con cacciagione Corsica & Sardegna Arrosto di porcetto ed Agnello con contorno Pane fino (Spianata di Ozieri) Monte Acuto Seadas di Ozieri (with cheese ) Sospiri e Copulette (Presidio Slow Food) Panoramic stopover at the romanesque church of Vino Madonna di Castro with its view over the Monte Acuto Caffe' area; on to Ozieri, the central village of the area. Digestivo Here we visit the city and its market (tuesday and friday) and taste the local products (Spianata bread, Price per person 22 almond pastry, Panada - meat pastry). Later a tour to Torralba and the Santu Antine Nuraghe, the most Full day tour guide 205 important megalithic monument of sardinians bronze age. On the way back, a visit to the distillery Lucrezio at Berchidda with a tasting of Vermentino-brandy, ,
aquavit from strawberry-tree honey and myrtle liqueur. EXCURSION Price per person 7
Full day tour guide 205 Sardegna
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 52 Corsica: the Dolomites in the sea SARDEGNA Imposing cliffs situated a few km from the sea, an &CORSICA untouched natural scenery, the sandy coasts attracting tourists, hot weather and the sea. The nickname the
Island of contrast really does justice to Corsica. We TOUR take you on a short fascinating tour through Corsica. Corsica is an island where you can go several times with new emotion. Hotel Li Graniti 4* Services
Baia Sardinia Corsica 1 night HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in the area of Livorno, Versilia Ferry ride Livorno - Bastia Our highlight on the Emerald coast. A very nice hotel Fees in Corsica beautifully located in a panoramic setting at convenient 4 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in rates, only 2,5 km from downtown Baia Sardinia and the surroundings of Aleria 6 km from Porto Cervo. The hotel lies near a hill
HOTEL Guide available 4 days as follows: dominated by pink granite rocks and offers dramatic - full day guide Calvi, St. Florent and Balagne views of the sea. Rooms are elegantly and tastefully - full day guide Corte Ajaccio furbished in Sardinian handicraft style and local fabrics. - full day guide Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio Bathrooms are comfortable. From the restaurants, - half day guide Guida Bastia dining rooms, the swimming pool and the café, guests Ferry ride Bastia - Livorno enjoy the sunset from the terrace. 1 night HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in the surroundings of Livorno, Versilia We have organized a slow tour with 2 overnights in
Sardegna Tuscany (on our way to/from Sardinia). Package price from 398 Services
2 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in Versilia 2 day ferry rides Livorno Golfo Aranci (Olbia) - Golfo Aranci (Olbia) - Livorno 4 nights HB with full breakfast at 4* hotel li Graniti Welcome cocktail Full day guide Maddalena island and the Emerald The golden treasure coast Full day guide Nuoro Orgosolo incl. lunch with of Gallura: cork oak the shepherds Calangianus, one of the villages situated around the Full day guide Tempio Pausania and Gallura capital of Gallura, Tempio Pausania, is a major centre of cork production. The company Arte Sughero based Package price from 309 in Calangianus has been producing cork oak for over 40 years using handicraft methods. Guests can learn about the different steps of cork processing in the companys workshop boiling, cork and handicrafts objects. After the visit to the workshop (duration of ca. 2
EXCURSION hours) Customers receive a small present. Price per person 6 Full day guide 205 Sardegna
53 Hotel Cala Ginepro 4* Nuraghe culture Orosei of the Sardinian east coast
Tour over Padru along the plateau of Buddusò, centre The hotel Cala Ginepro is located in a beautiful bay in of granite processing. Stopover at the Nuraghe Loelle Orosei gulf surrounded by untouched scenery dominated in the ever denser cork oak forests and visit the by pines overlooking the bright sea waters. excavations of Su Romanzesu (village with holy area) The facility is made up of two separate houses with
HOTEL - impressive examples of the famous nuraghe cultures two floors each that perfectly fit the Mediterranean and sardinian early history. Then a visit to the beach countryside. of Posada and to a panoramic spot where you have a wonderful view of the surrounding shore and sea. Rooms are furbished in typical green wood style. The Second photostop at the outlook of Capo Coda Cavallo hotel has a courtyard where you can enjoy a cappuccino
EXCURSION with its view over the marvellous sea and the islands in the shadow of the palms and a large restaurant offshore. that serves breakfast buffet with cheese and sausages and dinners with choice menu and salad buffet. The Sardegna hotel has 166 rooms with air conditioner, heating Ganztagsbegleiter 205
system, TV, mini bar, phone, safety box and hair dryer. Sardegna Southern Corsica: a Price HB with buffet breakfast on request tremendous beauty
This excursion is a choice for both groups staying on the coast, the western coast and groups coming from Sardinia. Our tour starts in Ajaccio and takes us through an area already inhabited 7000 years ago, which is documented by Menhir and Dolmen. On our way we pass Olmeto and the attractive town Sartene, the most characteristic city in Corsica. Next stop is Bonifacio. One of the most visited cities in Corsica,
Bonifacio is situated high on the imposing chalk cliffs Sardegna &Corsica Sardegna EXCURSION at the tip of the island. Orosei Gulf The city was built in 833 by Tuscany Count Bonifacio; the upper part has maintained its medieval atmosphere, dunes and villages which is a reminder of its tumultuous past. Once ruled by Pisa and Genoa, later Bonifacio became Take a stroll through the white dune landscape at an important commercial and tourist centre not least Capo Comino. Afterwards over the dark basalt plateaux thanks to its port that connects Corsica to Sardinia. to the luscious garden landscape of the gulf of Orosei. Corsica You should not miss a visit to the upper town and In Orosei we go through lovely alleys of this spanish- join the optional excursion to the grottoes and cliffs. looking village.Then the tasting of rustic local products (sausages, ricotta fresh cheese, olives...) in traditional Duration of the excursion: about 6 hours shepherd cottages, on the panoramic plateau which has a wide view over the white peaks of the Supramonte Full day tour guide 205 massif.
EXCURSION Ferry ride for groups coming from Sardinia (including Price per person 10 chair, fee and bus) Price per person 38
Full day tour guide 205 Sardegna
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Honey: sweet life blood Discover Sicily by Farm estate Oro d'Etna - Zafferana Etnea bicycle Explore Sicilys hilly landscape in an active manner Oro d'Etna is situated in Zafferana Etnea, a pretty rather than on a bus. Our bicycle tour takes you village in the foothills of Mount Etna dominated by through impressive landscapes in the hinterland and bee breeding and honey production. spectacular sea settings. As well as visiting classical
This is one of the few bee breeding estates boasting TOUR sights you will explore secret Sicily and reach spots a "Biological Production Certification". Taste the pure set aside drom usual bus routes tiny sandy beaches, naturalness of this honey produced with traditional hidden villages and quiet roads along the coast. bee breeding method. As well as sampling different kinds of honey (orange blossom, lemon blossom, Services thyme, yarrow, millefiori, eucalyptus and chestnut), 1 night HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in the you can taste the worldwide renowned Sicilian honey surroundings of Castellammare del Golfo pastries. You will visit a beehive and a honey Half day guided tour in Segesta
PANE & VINO & PANE centrifugation laboratory. Thanks to its favourable Half day guided tour in Selinunte position, the estate also offers a variety of delightful 2 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in products as well as wine and olive oil. the area of Agrigento Half day guided tour in Agrigento Visit to honey production and wine tasting 3 different 2 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in "Etna doc" wines: red wine, rose and white wine) and the surroundings of Giardini Naxos snack with Sicily's typical products. 1 half day guided tour in Taormina 1 half day guided tour in Palermo/Monreale Price per person 12 Package price from 233
Arrival with your own bus with your own bicycles and a bicycle guide. We can also gladly organise them for you: Bicycle guide surcharge is 250 per day, Bicycle rental per day from 22 per bicycle.
55 Aeolian islands: the right choice
You want to suggest something different from Sicilys classical tour offered by your competitors and give your customers an unforgettable experience.
TOUR Dark sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, two active volcanoes, sulphur mud baths, peaceful bays, bizarre
rocks, artistic and historical treasures, deep-rooted Sicilia Aeolian traditions and traditional cuisine make your stay in Sicily a special experience. On the first day we visit the fascinating island Lipari and the island of Vulcano. On the following day we Agriturismo Gigliotto witness the lava flows of Stromboli island and visit the VIP island Panarea. Last stop are Alcudi and In the middle of a 200 ha estate located on the top Filcudi. Journey back to mainland. of a hill overlooking eastern Sicily stands agriturismo "Gigliotto". The large restaurant serves Sicilys traditional Services cuisine: homemade pasta served with oil and black grape wine produced on their own land following Ferry ride from Milazzo to Lipari regional biological cultivation techniques. Full day guided tour in Lipari and Vulcano Bus tour in Lipari Snack Private boat transfer from Lipari to Vulcano, tour Ricotta - olive - formaggio - Ortaggi grigliati - of the island and visit to hidden bays Pane e vino locale 1 night HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in Price per person 13 Lipari Private boat excursion to Panarea and Stromboli
Full day excursion in Panarea and Stromboli PANE & VINO & PANE Menu Spaghetti dinner onboard near Stromboli Ricotta fresca - pecorino - olive bianche condite 1 night accommodation with full breakfast at a Frittate miste di asparagi e spinaci 3* hotel in Lipari melanzane arrosto Private boat excursion to Alcudi and Filcudi Pennette con finocchietti selvatici e salsiccia oppure Full day escorted tour in Alcudi and Filcudi con ortaggi freschi di stagione Ferry ride from Lipari to Milazzo Porchetta farcita agli aromi con patate al forno Dessert - Vino rosso e acqua Package price from 210 Price per person 28 Of course it is also possible to visit the Aeolian islands on a one day excursion:
Ferry ride from Milazzo to Lipari Full day guided tour in Lipari and Vulcano Bus tour in Lipari Private boat transfer from Lipari to Vulcano, tour of the island and visit to hidden bays Ferry ride from Vulcano to Lipari
Price per person 42
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Sicily, an exciting tour destination. But.. do you want to have:
fun? Action? Excitement? Restaurant We offer you a 6-hours long boat tour or an Olympic "Old railway station of Game session with javelin throwing, archery or ski; as a further option you can taste Sicilian delicacies Ficuzza" Palermo
EXCURSION with your friends, listen to the whales or enjoy a The Antica Stazione Ferroviaria di Ficuzza (Ficuzza old dinner with grilled fish in a fishing boat. railway station) is the right platform to stop and sample Thanks to its position directly on the sea the 3000 m Sicilian traditional cuisine. high Mount Etna offers countless opportunities to Situated in Ficuzza woods nature reserve near Corleone undertake interesting excursions...between sea and (famous for the movie Il Padrino The godfather), mountains! the renovated ancient station Ficuzza is a lovely place where you can sample delightful dishes and enjoy live A few examples: music at the summer festival in Ficuzza. Fisching excursion by fishing boat and lunch Do not forget... the old station is on the way between from 50 p.p. Palermo and Agrigento
Olympic Games with javelin throwing, archery, PANE & VINO & PANE sailing and tasting competition Light Lunch from 45 p.p. 10 local appetizers, incl. water and wine
Evening fishing and dinner with grilled fish from 82 p.p. Price per person 18
Discovery tour to Etna with an interesting excursion programme from 50 p.p.
57 Motya island, salt pans and Marsala
Motya is a tiny island off Sicily situated in a lagoon. Once a Phoenician colony, the small island has a fascinating history involving Greek, Roman and Carthaginian settlements. A comfortable boat will take you to this endlessly
fascinating place. Highlights of the tour are the visit Sicilia to a salt pan, the archaeological museum and tasting of the famous Marsala wine.
Duration about 6 hours
EXCURSION Full day guide, return boat trip to Motya Island, entry to the archaeological museum, tasting of Marsala wine. Price per person 22
Villa of Monsters in Bagheria - Palermo
The Villa of Monsters is an eccentric villa with bizarre statues built by noble family Gravina in the 18th century. Once a must for visitors coming to Sicily, German poet Goethe visited the villa in 1787 and was impressed by its beautiful rooms and bizarre statues. As well as its statues do not miss a visit to Ercules room and the mirror room.
Open every day. EXCURSION Price per person 4
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Italys classical tour for first time visitors covering Rome, Florence and Venice. We offer this tour, which
TOUR is not only a classic italian roundtrip, but also offers some small surprises. Arrival at Rome airport and a stay of 3 nights in Rome, Piedmont - Emilia then the trip goes northwards with 2 nights in Florence and 2 nights in Venice. Romagna -Tuscany - Umbria: Heart of Italy's Services 7 nights BB at superior 3* hotels in central or culinary tradition near central location
1 full day English speaking guide Rome (Ancient TOUR A gourmet tour across 4 Italian regions boasting an Rome, squares and fountains) amazingly rich culinary heritage: Piedmont, Emilia, 1 half day English speaking guide Rome (Vatican) Tuscany and Umbria. These regions represent the 1 half day English speaking guide Castelli romani best known culinary products of Italy. Dinner at a typical Roman trattoria (drinks not included) Services 1 tasting of wine and cheese in the surroundings 4 nights HB and 2 nights BB at good 3* hotels of Pienza (area of Mondovì, Modena and Lake 1 half day guide Florence Trasimeno/Assisi) 1 dinner in Florence Full breakfast 1 half day English speaking guide Bologna Welcome cocktail upon arrival 1 half day English speaking guide Venice (Doges 2 full day guide for excursion (Langhe area and Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St. Marks square) Orvieto/Todi) Bus shuttle including transfer from/to airport/hotel 3 half day city tour (Parma, Modena and Arezzo) 2 typical dinner including drinks (Langhe and area Package price from 715 of Todi) 1 Wine tasting with snack in Langhe area There are several opportunities for those who want 1 Snack with Lambrusco tasting and Parma ham to extend your stay in our beautiful country: 1 visit to a Balsamico factory 2 nights B&B in the area of Sorrento and excursion 1 wine tasting with snack in the Arezzo area to Capri (return ferry from Sorrento, full day guide and tour of the island by minibus) - 80 Package price from 379 per person. 2 nights B&B in the area of Siena and excursion with full day tour escort to Siena, San Gimignano e Montalcino - 97,50 per person.
2 nights B&B in the area of Versilia and excursion with tour escort to 5 Terre (single train journey and single ferry ride) and half day guide Pisa - 85,50 per person.
2 nights B&B in the area of Verona and excursion to Verona and Lake Garda 86,00 per person
Possibility to book a gondola tour in Venice (max 6 persons) 100,00 per gondola.
2 nights B&B in the area of Lake Maggiore and full day tour escort for the three lakes tour - 90,00 per person.
59 Discovery tour to Italys heel
Are you sure you have explored Italys most famous sights? Have you ever heard of the Sassi di Matera or do you know where the city of the two seas is? Join
our tour and discover three regions in South Italy - At table with three TOUR Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria - with their hidden geniuses: Giotto, treasures and traditional cuisine. This is a tour for explorers of hidden treasures and Michelangelo, Bernini lovers of good traditional cooking. On this compact trip you will learn of this part of Italy that has remained These three famous artists have left their traces, not unspoilt and true to its origin. just in the form of great works of art, but also in daily
TOUR life. Follow the footprints and discover what inspired Highlights: Trani, Alberobello, Castellana grottoes, these masters to their art... live the land, the people
Lecce, Otranto, the "Sassi di Matera", Laterza, Massafra, and the cooking that hide behind the masterpieces Italia Tour Crotone, Mammola, Locri and Reggio Calabria which would not be possible to imagine without them:
Services - the rail journey through the tuscan hills and the 3 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in surroundings of Florence and visit the house where the area of Bari/Monopoli Giotto was borne 1 half day guided tour in Trani 4 full day guided tours (Alberobello/Castellana - - visit to Eremo di Camaldoli and the town where Lecce/Otranto - Massafra/Laterza/Matera Michelangelo was borne Mammola, Locri Gerace) 1 night HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in the - Emperial Rome with its fountains and squares area of Metaponto 2 half day guided tours in Crotone, Reggio Calabria - cruise trip along Tiber river with guided tasting 3 nights HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel in experience the surroundings of Siderno Abundant aperitif in Mammola ... now you know where these artists took their inspiration, join the programme and send us your hit Package price from 357 parade! Services 2 HB in the area of Pontassieve 2nd class railway ticket from Pontassieve to Florence and from Florence to a Borgo San Lorenzo/Vicchio including a glass of Prosecco per person 1 half day guided tour in Florence (day 2) 1 full day tour escort (day 3) Wine tasting and snack in the area of Montepulciano 3 HB and 1 B&B in the area of Palestrina / Castelli romani full day guide Rome 1 half day guide in the Alban hills Wine tasting and snack in the Alban hills Dinner at a restaurant in Rome Package price from 315
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Almond Blossom Festival Agrigento
February 2009
The almond blossom festival was held for the first time in 1934 in Naro (Agrigento) by Count Alfonso
TOUR Gaetani to promote Sicilys typical products. The spectacular view of the valley of the temples with blossoming almond trees inspired him to organise a Easter on the fields festival celebrating united people through music, or Pasqua in Italian dancing and tradition. Having begun as a festival involving a wide range of
Sicilia Umbria at Easter time is very beautiful with nice activities - car exhibitions, cycling and running weather, blossoming trees and green fields, the ideal competitions, parades of Sicilian chariots and folk time for spending your day outside. Take part is an groups dancing - the festival has become more and Italian traditional excursion with open-air lunch under more successful and today it is a worldwide known TOUR the olive trees and sample Umbrias typical products: event. Easter pie, mixed meat cuts, boiled eggs, bread, The festival is 8-9 days full of events. Do not miss the torcolo, chocolate, water, wine and vin Santo. parade of the different groups through the streets of Do not miss a visit to Corciano castle near Perugia Agrigento. and a handicraft oil mill including tasting of Umbrian
Accommodation at 4* hotel Capo Rossello, located Umbria oil. Here you have the right ingredients for preparing 100 m away from the sea and a few km from Agrigento. an exciting tour to be included in your easter catalogue: Services 3 nights half board with full breakfast in a 4* Services Hotel in the area of Agrigento 1 typical sicilian dinner at the hotel 3 HB with full breakfast buffet at a 3* hotel in Welcome cocktail the area of Perugia 1 half day guided tour in the temple valley in Welcome drink Agrigento 1 visit to oil mill including oil tasting 1 half day guided tour in Corciano Price per person from 125 1 lunch outside among olive groves Price per person from 145
... and if you like to search for easter eggs, you can do it to your heart's content in the olive groves!
Naurally the open-air lunch is a very nice event to use in other tours, in spring and summer!
61 A pleasure for your eyes: Historic GP in Monte Carlo provisional 15-16 May 2010
You have always seen old race cars in museums or at
TOUR parades. Now you have the chance to experience race cars on track at Monte Carlo Grand Prix on May 10 and 11. You will see cars of different ages and for all tastes.
Old cars but no scrap metal yet... Events Services 3 nights HB at a good 3* hotel in the area of Diano Easter the Marina-Finale Ligure. Italian way Tribune ticket for qualifications on Saturday and Gran prix on Sunday.
Celebrate Easter in a joyful way as only Italians can do! Get your soul and your body ready for a marathon Azzurra Costa Package price 2008 from 176
of delightful specialties and good mood. TOUR
Services
4 nights and full breakfast at 3* hotel in Montecatini Terme 1 welcome drink 2 4-course dinners in Hotel Arcadia - Festival of Toscana 1 dinner in the farm with grilled meat, incl. drinks Brass Bands and music 1 typical dinner at hotel with prosecco and live 30-31 May 2009 music at hotel Art to the eyes, joy to the palate and music to the ears. 1 picnic lunch on Easter Monday Every year the ancient village of Caldes in Trentino
1 snack with cappuccino and cake TOUR hosts a rural tourism festival involving different music 1 snack with zabaglione and lingue di dama bands. Streets are full with stands, band members 1 full day tour escort dressed in costumes, tourists from around the world 1 Vov (egg liqueur)bottle per room and the inhabitants of the village that enjoy the joyful atmosphere.. Package price from 189 Services
South tyrol South 2 x half board with breakfast buffet at a 3* hotel in Val di Sole 1 x room with breakfast buffet 1 x typical candlelight dinner with music at hotel 1 x welcome cocktail 1 x participation in Saturdays events and concerts 1 x participation in Arcadia Festival of Bands 1 x free ticket for tasting of typical products 1 x full day tour escort Lake Garda 1 x visit to winecellar including tasting and a snack 1 x A/R ferry ride Riva-Limone 1 x half day tour escort Val di Sole
Package price from 146
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 62 Sounds of mountains EVENTS "La Montanara" The best choirs of Trentino 11-12 18-19 25-26 September 2009
A tour among mountains choirs, a unique opportunity to meet Trentinos best musical groups in a fairy-tale setting.
TOUR 6 great concerts in Val di Sole in September: Take Great Festival of ham the chance and discover your ear's delights! di San Daniele Services 3 Nights with buffet breakfast at a 3* hotel in 26-29 June 2009 Val di Sole 2 3-course dinners with salad buffet
2.600.000: this is the number of San Daniele hams Trentino 1 Candle-light 4-course dinner with Trentinos that are produced every year in this region that boasts typical dishes and music a unique climate. Every year Parma hosts the Ham 1 welcome cocktail Festival to celebrate the high quality Parma ham. In 1 entry to concert (Friday or Saturday) 2008 the festival of ham will take place from 27th to Tasting of typical products after the concert 30th June. 1 guided tour in Trento During the festival, Parma old town is turned into an 1 visit to distillery Marzadro and grappa tasting open air tasting room full of perfumes that attracts with snack huge numbers of visitors eager to taste local wine EXCURSION 1 full day tour escort Dolomites of Brenta river and cheese too. On this occasion do not miss the 1 wine tasting with snack in a wine cellar in the opportunity to visit ham factories to learn more about area their tradition and secrets. Package price from 146 Free entry Free shuttle bus from Parma downtown to ham factories Free musical shows in ham factories
Tasting of ham and wine in the stands starting from Eur 5,00 per person (to be paid locally)
Price per person 5 Fiuli Venezia Giulia Venezia Fiuli
"Sweet" Christmas in Perugia There are two reasons why the name Perugia always conjures up in ones mind the image of chocolate: the famous incomparable Baci Perugina and Eurochocolate Services festival held yearly in October when the town becomes 3 HB with full breakfast at a 3* hotel near TOUR a big stage celebrating the worlds most favorite (and Welcome drink hated)food. 1 visit to Perugina museum Christmas combines perfectly with Perugia and chocolate, 1 half day guided tour in Perugia especially when it comes to a stay at Etruscan Chocotel, 1 small traditional panettone-gift a true heaven for chocolate-lovers including a chocostore. 1 Christmas dinner
1 Cacao dinner (cacao-based dishes from appetizer Umbria On your way back home you will realize why 52% of to dessert) English women think that chocolate is better than sex: it always satisfies and it never disappoints... Package price from 155
63 Lake Garda Marathon Registration fee includes: Race number 27 September 2009 Insurance and medical assistance Snacks during the way "If you want to win something, run the 100 metres; If you Transport of clothing from start to finish (bag provided want to experience great emotions run a marathon." by the organisation). Emil Zatopek Ferry ride before the marathon from Riva, Torbole TOUR Which better way to experience a great emotional tour and Malcesine to Limone (timetable and schedule than in one of the worlds most beautiful settings? will be made available onsite and will be part of No matter if you want to test yourself and run 42 km the marathons pack) or simply enjoy a lake-side walk passing Limone, Riva Ferry ride after the marathon from Malcesine to
del Garda, Arco, Torbole and Malcesine, this event Limone, Torbole and Riva (timetable and schedule Events provides a unique opportunity to enjoy Gardesana roads will be made available onsite and will be part of in the tranquil setting of the lake with its gentle waves the marathons package) and wind. During the marathon roads are exceptionally Marathons pack, t-shirt, gadget from Garda area, closed for traffic for 8 hours. 2 sponges Card or wrist band to get free Navigarda service on Services September 22-23 2009 Lago di Garda di Lago Rental of timing chip (10 deposit) 3 x HB at a 3* hotel in the area of Lake Ledro/Garda Participation medal 1 x guide Trento town 2 hours Price reduction for all participants for certain events 1 x visit to a distillery with grappa tasting and museums of Lake Garda 1 x full day tour escort in Verona Entry to Expo zone, Palacongressi in Riva del Garda
Package price from 156 Registration fee to marathon:
For marathon participants: Prices 2008 35 Assistance at the marathon stand on Saturday to 1 month before start 40 pick up race number and information package 2 weeks before start 50
Buon Natale a Roma ... an Italian Christmas
Together with the Pope under the Christmas tree... Explore Rome at Christmas time, the fascinating setting of St. Peters square with Christmas decorations, the
TOUR gladiators dressed in Christmas costumes wandering Services around the Colosseum. As well as experiencing the true 4 nights at a 4* hotel with full breakfast on the edge Holiness of Christmas you will learn more about Italian of Rome Christmas customs try panettone and hot chocolate. 1 half day Christmas guided tour: St. Peters Basilica Of course GADIS will give EVERYONE a nice sweet and St. Peters square with the giant crib and Castel Lazio Christmas present!! SantAngelo Christmas Eve dinner in a lovely restaurant in On December 24 you have the opportunity to attend the Romanesque district Trastevere Christmas mass in St. Peters square. Italian typical Christmas present to all customer, visit to Christmas market and traditional crib fair in Piazza On December 25 you can receive the special papal blessing Navona. Urbi et Orbi in St. Peters square Christmas day dinner in a farm estate in the Alban hills. Package price from 225
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A dream comes true: Christmas New Years Eve in in Montecarlo This could be the ideal time to spend your Christmas Venice holidays in Montecarlo principality. The warm breeze from the sea, the lights and the
Accommodation at an elegant 4* hotel in Venice great Christmas tree in the casino, an excellent recently TOUR hinterland, relax, culture, delightful cuisine and the TOUR renovated 4* hotel, a wonderful Christmas dinner, chance to celebrate the most important festival of the the stunning view over the Cote dAzur: exclusive year in the worlds most beautiful place. Highlight is ingredients for a real dream. the spectacular tour around Venice lagoon in Venetian galleon Jolly Rogers renovated for special events. The Services galleon can sit up to 75 passengers on benches and 3 night B&B with American breakfast buffet wooden cases just like Venetian merchants from the
Veneto 3 course Christmas dinner, drinks are not included 18th century. A rich buffet is available onboard. All In-out luggage service evening drinks are free of charge. Softer or louder
musical background is provided depending on the d'Azur Côte mood of the crew! The galleon stops near St. Marks Package price from 221 square and waits until midnight strikes. After midnight toast, guests can get off the galleon and join celebrations in the square. Return late in the night. 3..2..1.. Services New year's Eve! 2 HB and 1 b&b at a 4* hotel with buffet breakfast 1 full day tour escort Treviso and Conegliano Tuscany offers a beautiful landscape all year round, 1 visit and tasting at a farm estate including the New Years celebrations. We offer you 1 New Years Eve buffet dinner incl. drinks all a short exciting tour for your guests. The icing on the inclusive on Venetian galleon with Midnights cake is an aperitif in Michelangelo square, which alone makes it worth this trip! toast in front of St. Marks square TOUR 1 guided tour in Venice Services 4 nights at a good 3* hotel in the area of Package price from 145 Montecatini 4 rich breakfast buffet 3 dinners at hotel
1 New Years Eve dinner including live music Toscana 1 welcome aperitif in hotel 1 aperitif in Michelangelo square 1 full day escort Pisa Lucca 1 full day escort Siena and Chianti 1 half day guide Florence 1 tasting of Doc and Docg wines with snack Package price from 224
65 Unless otherwise specified
The prices indicated in the catalogue are based on groups of minimum 25 participants, rooms with
INFO shower/WC and a stay of min. 3 nights. Prices for students refer to accommodation in 3-4 beds rooms.
Travel arrangements include one place free every Cannara and the 25 participants in double room (incl. driver and tour guide). Any other "free place provisions" applying will Onion Folk Festival be set out in details in the catalogue. 1-15 September During excursions only those costs are included, The Onion: a humble healthy product, often subject which are explicitly mentioned in the list at the end to criticism, that is a main ingredient in Mediterranean of every excursion programme. All entrance fees are TOUR cuisine, especially in Umbria and Cannara, a small not included and must be paid on the spot, when not medieval village located 9 km from Assisi renowned stated differently. for its onions. Here onions are still cultivated by hand Surcharges apply in the following periods: and taste incomparably good. Easter Labor Day During the first two weeks of September the towns Assumption Day
Umbria restaurants offer onion dishes and host cultural and Pentecost
Corpus Domini know to Good musical events. Day of german unity For a guest-friendly stay choose Hotel Hortensis, a very nice 3* hotel. Italian national holidays: 01.01 New Year's Day 06.01 Epiphany Services 25.04 Liberation Day 3 HB with full breakfast buffet at a 3* hotel incl. 02.06 Republic's Day drinks 15.08 Assumption 01.11 All Saints' Day Welcome drink 08.12 Immaculate Conception 1 free entry to the onion festival 25+26.12 Christmas 1 full day guide in Bevagna, Montefalco and Spello Surcharges apply as well as for local exhibitions 1 half day guide in Perugia or events such as the Carnival in Venice, the Cinema Festival in Cannes, Formula 1 races etc.
Price per person from 153 In most of the hotels set out in the catalogue a full breakfast or breakfast buffet is available at a supplement. We stay at your full disposal for any queries you might have on this respect.
This catalogue is valid until 30/04/2009 and complies with Italian and European rules in effect on 01/02/2008. If the law referred to above is amended after 01/02/2008, Gadis reserves the right to these amendments.
All our offers and confirmations are subject to alterations in case of our suppliers altering their accords taken with us.
All prices included in the catalogue are based upon 10% VAT hotel fares and 20% VAT for other services. If the above fares are increased, we reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly.
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BUS-TRANSPORTATION RULES In the last years new rules have been introduced by city administrations in the field of bus service (for NATIONAL HOLIDAYS instance Milan, Florence, Montecatini, Pisa, Bologna, On holidays most museums and archaeological sites close, Rome, Monaco, Venice). These rules may vary from although this may be less the case in big cities. We municipality to municipality. Please call us for further recommend you ask local information centres, or inform us information! about your programme.
ROOMS TIPPING AND EXTRA Single rooms are limited and are often available at Service is usually included in the bill. Sometimes restaurants supplements. Hotels offer double rooms where third will have "Pane e Coperto" (bread and cover charge) on or fourth beds can be added easily, for example for the bill, deck chairs and beach umbrella, telephone, drinks. a family with a baby's cot. Anyway, in Italy it is customary to leave a coin behind in cafes and bars(about 10% of the price). BREAKFAST When in Rome do as Romans do! BANKS Hotels in Italy serve traditional breakfast consisting
Good to know to Good Banks in Italy are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 of cappuccino, espresso, tea, milk, croissants or bread am to 1:20 pm and from 2:30 pm to 3.30 pm. with jam. Anyway in many hotels items such as Dedicated exchange facilities are not found everywhere, cheese, eggs and different cuts are available at a therefore we suggest that you change money or cheques small supplement. in banks. VisaCard is accepted almost everywhere.
SWIMMING-POOL SHOPS Swimming pools are usually open from the end of Shops are usually open from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and from May until mid September but this may vary from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, although times vary from region to season to season. Water is heated, deck chairs and region, for instance in southern Italy shops stay open from beach umbrella are at guests' disposal. 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. In tourist areas in summer shops can open in the evening. LIVE AND LET LIVE... If you choose a central hotel please consider that CLOTHING there may be a lot of noise and traffic congestion in Although Italy has a mild climate, it is recommended to the city centre. wear warm clothes in the low season. Churches in Italy are Italians are lively people who like going out in the first of all sacred places and not monuments, therefore open air. In summer time they spend the evening in casual wear is expected. It is not permitted to visit churches the squares or take a stroll along the promenade. in miniskirts, shorts or with uncovered shoulders. Men must wear a shirt and are not permitted to wear short pants. HEATING Laws currently in force in Italy govern the use of HOTEL FACILITES heating, which may vary from region to region and Hotel facilities in Italy may vary considerably from region subject to weather conditions. Heating is normally to region. New tourist resorts offer more modern facilities only needed from the end of October to the end of than traditional resorts, however the hotel star rating does April. not always mirror actual standards and there may be significant difference between hotels in the same category, ELECTRIC CURRENT for example some 2 star hotels may offer excellent services. The voltage is 220V. Travellers are advised to bring Some advice is needed here! adapters if needed.
67 General Terms and 4. Alterations to travel arrangements Conditions of the Changes or alterations to the arrangements featured in the Contract contract are allowed, provided that they are necessary, not significant and do not affect the major features of the tour(see 1. Contract art. 6.2). The contract consists of the general terms and conditions, Any changes, either requested by Gadis Tourist Service or the tour confirmation and the travel arrangements set the Client, must be made in writing. For any alterations out in the brochure or flyers. requested by the Client Gadis Tourist Service reserves the Any changes requested by the Client, any alterations in right to levy a fee of 29,00 to cover the costs incurred; Gadis the travel arrangements featured in the brochure and Tourist Service is entitled to a price increase as a result of any special request must be made in writing and outlined changes requested by the Client.. in the contract. 5. Booking transfer If travel arrangements as set out in the tour confirmation The Client may choose to change their booking by transferring are found to be different from the Client's request, the it to another subject, provided that the transferee meets all tour confirmation itself represents a new proposal from conditions of the original booking. Gadis Tourist Service, to which Gadis Tourist Service shall Anyway, the request for transfer is to be sent to Gadis Tourist be bound for 14 days, and which the Client may accept Service by registered mail, or by telegram or fax if it is urgent, by returning the same within the above term of 14 days. no later than 4 days prior to the departure together with the 2. Terms of Payment full details of the transferee (surname and family name, sex, 80% of the price stated in the tour confirmation form is birth date, nationality). to be paid 4 weeks prior to the departure date. The A fee equal to 29,00 will be charged by Gadis Tourist Service remaining 20% is due 2 weeks prior to the departure to cover the costs incurred. date upon delivery of travel documents. 6. Cancellation If the Client makes the booking 2 weeks prior to the 6.1 If the Client chooses to cancel their participation, departure date the full balance of the price must be paid cancellation charges are outlined as follows: immediately after delivery of travel documents. up to 28 days prior to the departure date 5 % of the total price Any amendment to article 2 must be agreed upon in up to 21 days prior to the departure date 15 % of the total price writing by the parties. up to 14 days prior to the departure date 35 % of the total price
3. Price alteration up to 7 days prior to the departure date 50 % of the total price Terms of Service of Terms A price change may be necessary after the contract has within less than 7 days prior to the departure date 100 % of the been signed subject to significant changes in transportation total price costs, cost of fuel, taxes and fares such as landing taxes 6.2 Notwithstanding with the terms and conditions stated or embarkation fees levied by ports and airports, and in other documents, the terms and conditions of this contract the exchange rate. will remain in full force and effect. Price alteration shall be proportional to the above 6.3 The parties can withdraw from the contract without mentioned costs and the cost details shall be provided any refund in the event of unforeseen circumstances (events to the Client. of force majeure, war, riots, epidemics, acts of restrictions No price change is possible in the 20 days prior to the of governments, acts of God, breakdowns, destruction of departure date. lodgings, strikes beyond the parties' control and similar events). 7. Abandonment If for any reason whatsoever the Client is unable to proceed with a tour, Gadis Tourist Service will refund the Client subject to Gadis Tourist service being refunded by Third Party Suppliers. 8. Minimum number of participants If a tour is subject to a minimum number of participants as outlined in the travel arrangements and that minimum number is not met, Gadis Tourist Service may have to cancel the tour 2 weeks in advance of the commencement. 9. Cooperation of the Client The Client undertakes all necessary steps to avoid or reduce any damages. 10. Liability of Gadis Tourist Service Gadis Tourist Service shall not be liable to the Client for any damage to the Client or his belongings that are caused
tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 68 by force majeure, unforeseen events or third parties. respect to the concession and delivery of any necessary visas Anyway, Gadis Tourist Service's liability is limited in from foreign authorities. accordance with international conventions, in particular: The Client is the sole responsible of the compliance with all the Warsaw Convention, 12 October 1929; the instructions necessary to carry out the trip. Any inconvenience the Berne Convention, 25 February 1961; which arises from the non compliance with the instructions the Brussels Convention, 20 April 1970. above shall be on the risk of the Client. Gadis Tourist Service shall not be liable for any damages Gadis Tourist Service shall provide the Client with the information caused by the Client's or services rendered by Third Party referred to passports, visas and sanitary standards in accordance Suppliers and not included in the travel arrangements. with Italian laws, with no liability for any change made by the competent authorities (of which he is not aware notwithstanding 11. Complaints its common diligence). Any disappointment or complaint which the Client may have concerning their travel arrangements must be reported Should the Client not have complied with rules applicable to immediately to Gadis Tourist Service so that Gadis Tourist the entrance of the traveller or should a visa not have been Service or its representative may deal with it. obtained due to negligence of the Client, and as a consequence Any complaint in respect of Gadis Tourist Service should be thereof the traveller not be able to proceed on the trip, Gadis made in writing and sent by registered mail or fax within 14 Tourist Service can request payments of any expenses incurred. days of the end of the tour set out in the contract. Claims 14. Miscellaneous reported after the 14-days period will be considered only if A). Unless otherwise stated the number of free passengers, the Client was prevented from meeting the deadline for granted to separate groups for a minimum number of payers reasons beyond its control. Anyway any complaint becomes of 25 passengers is calculated on placement in double rooms. ineffective 6 months after the end of the tour as stated in B. The total number of single rooms is subject to the number the contract. of double and triple rooms, whereby a single room (including 12. Refund single room for the driver) is available every 4 double or triple The client agrees and guarantees that room. they are a travel agent / tour operator duly authorised C. The prices stated in the contract are based on groups with to conduct their business in compliance with any rules and a minimum of 25 participants (including the driver). For smaller regulations, orders and decrees by the relevant authorities; groups a price increase will be set on a case by case basis. they conduct their business in compliance with any rules The Client may withdraw from the contract no later than 2 and regulations, orders and decrees by the relevant authorities; weeks prior to the departure date if the price increase exceeds
Terms of Service of Terms it has stipulated insurance policies in compliance with any 20% of the increase stated in the contract. rules and regulations, orders and decrees by the relevant D. The names and addresses of the service suppliers will be authorities and anyway consistently with its business activity. communicated upon receiving the definite rooming-list, no later then 10 days before the beginning of the services, unless The Client shall indemnify Gadis Tourist Service against any otherwise agreed between Gadis Tourist Service and the Client. statement of claim brought by tour participants, which shall E. Any objection against Gadis Tourist Service invoices (price, be compensated directly by the Client(without prejudice to number of passengers, etc.) shall be taken into account only any claims of the Client against Gadis Tourist Service should if they are communicated to Gadis Tourist Service within 35 a liability of Gadis Tourist Service occur in accordance with days from invoice date. After this date the invoice shall be the terms of the contract). collected for the full amount. Furthermore, the Client shall indemnify Gadis Tourist Service 15. Insurance against any claims from third party suppliers in respect of Gadis Tourist Service has taken out the following insurance any cancellations made in relation to services booked. policy: 13. Information on passport, visa and ASSICURAZIONI ASSITALIA - policy no. 042/60/417438 health provisions 16. Law and arbitration Gadis Tourist Service shall, within its possibilities, inform the The contract shall be subject to Italian law. Client about any material variation in the general instruction The seat of arbitration for any controversy arising out of, or contained in the description of the trip. in connection with, this contract is Imperia. In no event Gadis Tourist Service shall be responsible with
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