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Dear Friends: Andiamo was founded on our love of Italy. We are excited to share this wonderful culture and lifestyle with you through our successful Signature Tours as well as our exciting new programs. We specialize exclusively in Italy and we want you to experience the best this fantastic country has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you to this marvelous and wonderful country. We will plan every detail of your travel for you in our “Travel Your Way” programs. Andiamo also offers scheduled departure Group Tours and Small Escorted Tours; each may also be customized. Andiamo is our passion; we know Italy and we want you to experience Italy the way you want to remember your Italian vacation of a lifetime. Let’s Go to Italy Your Way.
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WE WANT YOU TO EXPERIENCE ITALY YOUR WAY.
Italy is composed of 20 different regions all with their We invite you to come with us to not only the major cit- own character, beauty, food and flavors. We offer the ies of Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan but also Amalfi classical Italy as well as the undiscovered. Coast, Italian Riviera, Lake District, Emilia Romagna, Friuli, We have chosen our hotels based on location, character Apulia and Torino. Become captivated and enthralled with and amenities. We do constant hotel inspections to make Sicily, Sardinia, Malta. Let us help plan your reunion to the sure that they meet your needs and our high standards. town of your ancestors. Our brochure is filled with many interesting and diverse We are very excited to offer itineraries to Emilia Romagna, itineraries. They represent what we love about Italy and which is famous as the Food Capital, Apulia which has what we want to share with you. We know these areas and beautiful landscape, unique wine and wonderful Trulli we want you to discover and enjoy them. architecture. Marche Region is being hailed as the new Tuscany! Sicily is one of our favorite destinations and we are thrilled to offer you three different programs. One pro- Italy is enchanting and can be visited many times as gram is a combination with Malta! it has the possibility of many different experiences, from culture, lakes, beaches, mountains, and so much more. Americans are becoming more food and wine savvy and we want you to be able to experience the best of the culi- Let Andiamo, your Italian Tour Operator; expertly plan nary, wine and gourmet offerings in Italy. Traveling from your upcoming Italian Holiday. We invite you to join us to south to north there is a change in the culture, people, experience the charm, treasures and warmth of Italy with scenery, weather and culinary dishes. Andiamo as your host.
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what sets andiamo apart 3 Meal map of italy 4 about andiamo andiamo offerings 5 Audio PILGRIMAGE TOUR 6 culinary & wine delights 7 EMILIA ROMAGNA FLAVOURS 8 Specialty Gourmet TUSCAN WINE TOUR 9 BUON TASTE & FLAVOuRS 10 ITINERARIES trilogy by rail 11 Wine Fruili gastronomy 12 Torino decoded 14 Cooking cooking school on the amalfi coast 15 amalfi coast splendour 16 Italy NORTHERN GEMS 17 ITINERARIES Hotel DISCOVER APULIA 18 MAGICAL TUSCIA 19 CINQUE TERRE tasting 20 Coach Bus sicilian hOLIDAY 22 Sicily sicilian hERITAGE 23 ITINERARIES Boat TWO ISLAND TOUR 24 ANDIAMO HOTELS 25 HOTELS andiamo terms & conditions 27 POLICIES Car
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experience italy your way with andiamo
Our Andiamo Travel Specialists have the expertise, famous museums of paintings and sculpture in the world knowledge, and relationships to create the independent - the Uffizi Gallery! vacation of your dreams. We will meet you at the airport If cruising, you can avoid long lines at the port by arrang- or your cruise ship and transport you to your accommoda- ing a land tour with us. Why waste precious holiday time tion so that you can begin seeing and tasting the Italian when we can transport you magically and comfortably? We culture. expertly arrange travel for individuals and your customized We’ll provide hotels that match your style. We have 3, and personalized groups. 4 and 5 star properties as well as villas, castles and farm If Italy mainland or the beautiful island of Sicily is your houses. Andiamo will arrange private cars with drivers, car destination, call on our passion and knowledge to make your rentals or first class rail passes for you to explore this beau- travels unforgettable. tiful country. We have experts in the USA and Italy. You can count A thousand mouth-watering dishes await you and on our expertise and relationships rather than on the un- the Italian wineries beckon you. Why not have us arrange certainty of leaving your valuable vacation in the “hands of cooking classes and winery visits or join us for our fabu- the web.” lous Culinary, Gourmet and Winery Tours. Our expertise and passion set Andiamo apart and are the We can set-up private or collective sightseeing for you. ingredients for an Italian Magical Memory. In Rome, we will arrange your Vatican Tour, city sightsee- ing tour and in Florence we will arrange for you to see Andiamo! Let’s Go to Italy Your Way! the magnificent David. And don’t miss one of the most
ESCORTED TOURS FLEXIBLE TRAVEL GROUP TOURS We offer the perfect pace and Andiamo specializes in Flexible Andiamo expertly arranges: blend of sightseeing and free Independent Travel (FIT) with one Culinary, Wine, Gourmet, Art, time to explore. Our tours are stop convenience. We will orches- Culture, Pilgrimages, Religious, more personalized, allowing trate the holiday of your dreams. Spa Resorts, Sports, and so much you to really experience Italy. Spend your time enjoying your va- more. Call Andiamo to arrange cation rather than arranging it! your next Group trip to Italy.
ROME, ITALY: MONTHLY CLIMATE Average daily temperature in °F
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta
Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna
FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche
Umbria SMALL Corsica Abruzzo Lake Como Rome
Venice Latium Molise PILGRIMAGE TOUR Apulia Rome, Assisi, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence, Padua, Venice, Lake Como Florence Basilicata days Faith-based Tours Your Way Siena Assisi Campania 10 Rome
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day 9 - lake como After breakfast, departure for a beauti- ful trip by ferry, crossing the magnificent Lake, and arrival in Bellagio, situated on the Southern coast of Lake Como and fa- mous for its elegant villas and their color- 0 100 200 km ful gardens. Panoramic visit with our Tour Escort, and time at leisure for personal N activities and shopping. Dinner and over- 0 62 124 miles night in hotel. (BB D) day 10 - lake como - milan malpensa Breakfast. In the morning, transfer to Milan Airport (MXP) for your independent return flight. (BB) day 1 - usa - italy Independent overnight flight fromUSA to and St. Clare’s Basilicas. In the afternoon Rome. visit of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels WHAT IS INCLUDED with our Tour Escort. Dinner and overnight • Professional English Speaking tour Director day 2 - rome in hotel. (BB D) Arrival at Rome Airport (FCO) and meet- • Deluxe air conditioned Motor coach ing with our English-speaking Tour Escort. day 6 - assisi - siena - san gimignano • Accommodations in 3 or 4 Star Hotels Pick-up by private bus and transfer to assisi • Half Board Daily (continental breakfast & the Catacombs of St. Callistus and to the Depart to Siena for a panoramic half-day dinner) Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls for a Guided City Tour including the Cathedral • Guided City Tours in Rome, Assisi, Siena, visit with our Tour Escort. Accommodation and the famous Piazza del Campo. On to Florence & Venice in hotel, dinner and overnight. (D) San Gimignano and time to stroll in the • Entrance tickets to the Catacombs of town center with our Tour Escort. Return St. Callistus in Rome day 3 - rome to Assisi for dinner and overnight in hotel. • Vatican Museum in Rome In the morning Papal Audience. In the (BB D) • Cathedral in Siena afternoon Half-Day Guided City Tour to • Santa Croce Basilica in Florence day 7 - assisi - florence - padua visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, and • Private headphones for the Vatican Museum, the Basilica of St. John in Lateran (plus In the morning departure to Florence. St. Mary’s Basilica, St. Francis of Assisi Arrival and Half-Day Guided City Tour to the Holy Stairs).Dinner and overnight in • Booking of the Papal Audience visit the Santa Croce Basilica, the Cathedral hotel. (BB D) • Round Trip ticket for vaporetto in Venice of Santa Maria del Fiore with the magnifi- • Boat to Bellagio day 4 - rome cent dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery • Baggage handling of 1 piece of luggage per Full-Day Guided City Tour: in the morn- with the golden bronze doors by Ghiberti, person ing visit of the Vatican Museums (Sistine and Piazza della Signoria with the Palazzo • Hotel Taxes and service charges Chapel included), and to St. Peter’s Basilica Vecchio. Continue to Padua for accommoda- (including the crypt of John Paul II). In the tion in hotel, dinner and overnight. (BB D) NOT INCLUDED: afternoon, panoramic visit by bus of the Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and day 8 - padua - venice - lake como Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not Imperial Rome: the Colosseum (outside mentioned in the program; Lunches and drinks; Admission view only), the Roman Forum. Some time Transfer to Venice Island for a half-day fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel at leisure for personal activities. Dinner Guided City Tour to visit the Golden Basilica Insurance, Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Tips, other and overnight in hotel. (BB D) of St. Mark, St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge Entrances, and Personal items; All that is not specifically of Sighs and the Doges’ Palace. In the after- mentioned above. day 5 - rome - assisi noon departure to the Lake District and ar- Morning departure to Assisi. Arrival and rival in Lecco, the famous City of Manzoni’s MEAL LEGEND: Half-Day Guided City Tour to visit the plac- characters Renzo and Lucia. Arrival at hotel, (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner es associated with St. Francis: St. Francis’ dinner and overnight. (BB D)
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta
Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna
FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche
Umbria SMALL Corsica Abruzzo Rome
Latium Molise Corsica Apulia
CULINARY & WINE DELIGHTS Florence Siena, Florence, Chianti Chianti Culinary, Wine, Gourmet, and Olive Oil Siena Basilicata days 9 Campania
day 1 usa - florence After lunch, visit of Montalcino and trans- Depart from USA to Florence. fer back to Siena. Farewell Dinner in a de- Calabria lightful restaurant in Siena. (BB L D)) day 2 florence - siena Arrival in Florence and transfer from day 7 - siena - florence Florence airport (FLR) to your hotel in Transfer from the hotel in Siena to your ho- Siena. Welcome Dinner in the Piazza del tel in Florence. We would be happy to make Campo which is one of Europe’s greatest restaurant suggestions for dinner this eve- medieval squares. (D)) ning. (BB) day 3 - siena In the morning, a guided visit of Siena in- WHAT IS INCLUDED cluding the entrance to the Cathedral. A tasting in Siena of pecorino cheese with • 5 overnight stay in Siena honey, bruschetta with olive oil, typical • 2 overnight stay in Florence Tuscan salami and Chianti Colli Senesi in- • Transfer From Florence Airport To The Hotel cluding a visit of the ancient well. In the In Siena day 8 - florence afternoon, experience a cooking lesson and • Welcome Dinner In A Restaurant In The dinner in a cooking school in Siena. At the Square Il Campo After breakfast enjoy a private city tour of 0 100 200 km end of the course, participants will receive • English Speaking Guide For The Visit Of Florence. Drive along the romantic Viale a diploma. (BB D) Siena (Max 3 Hours) dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo to • Entrance At The Cathedral admire the wonderful panorama. The N day 4 - chianti district • Tasting In Siena Of Pecorino Cheese With tour will proceed by coach through the Full Day excursion: in the morning visit of Honey, Bruschetta With Olive Oil, Typical old city centre. Walking guided tour of the 0 62 124 miles Chianti region with wine tasting in a win- Tuscan Salami And Chianti Colli Senesi + Visit Duomo complex: Giotto’s bell tower, the ery and lunch in a typical restaurant. After Of Ancient Well Baptistery, the Cathedral with the mag- lunch, visit the town of Colle Val d’Elsa and • 1 Cooking Lesson With Dinner And Diploma nificent Cupola del Brunelleschi. Visit of a chocolate tasting in an enoteca. Dinner In Siena Galleria dell’ Accademia where you can free. (BB L) • Bus At Disposal For Excursion In Chianti admire the famous David by Michelan- Region And Colle Val d’Elsa (Max 8 Hours) gelo. (BB) day 5 - cooking class • Visit Of A Winery In Chianti Region With In the morning, transfer to a farmhouse in Wine Tasting day 9 - florence - usa Chianti region for a cooking class based on • Typical Lunch In A Restaurant In The Chianti Transfer from hotel to Florence airport regional specialities. Afterward enjoy the Region (FLR). (BB) lunch we have created. Dinner free. (BB L) • Chocolate Tasting In Colle Val d’Elsa • 1 Cooking Lesson And Lunch In A Farmhouse day 6 - winery & olive oil In The Chianti Region 8 DAYS FROM USD $2999 Full Day excursion in Val d’Orcia region: • Transfer From The Hotel To Chianti Region ANDIAMO CULINARY & WINE DELIGHTS in the morning visit of Sant’Antimo Abbey And Back After Lunch Code Name: CLN and wine and olive oil tasting in a winery. • Bus At Disposal For The Excursion In Val Light lunch at the Enoteca of Montalcino d’Orcia Region (Max 8 Hours) PRICING • Visit Of A Winery In Montalcino With Wine DOUBLE: $2999 per person And Olive Oil Tasting SINGLE: $3469 per person • Light Lunch At The Enoteca In Montalcino PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY. • Farewell Dinner In Restaurant In Siena • Transfer From The Hotel In Siena To The DEPARTURE DATES Hotel In Florence June 5th, September 18th, • Transfer From The Hotel In Florence To Flor- October 9th ence Airport
NOT INCLUDED: ACCOMMODATIONS Intercontinental Flights; Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver, Local guides, or Assistant, Porterage at airport, Beverages Siena: Il Chiostro Del Carmine and meals not mentioned in the program; Travel Insur- Florence: Grand Hotel Cavour ance; All that is not specifically mentioned above. Note: Similar category hotels may be substituted.
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta
Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna
FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche
Umbria
Corsica Abruzzo CROAT Rome
Latium Molise Parma Modena BOSN Apulia Bologna HERZ EMILIA ROMAGNA FLAVOURS NCE Bologna, Parma, Modena Food Capital of Italy Basilicata 6 days Campania
Calabria day 1 - usa - italy Independent overnight flight from USA to Bologna. day 2 - bologna - parma Transfer from Bologna airport (BLG) to your hotel. Check-in and rest. Time for discovery or exploration on your own. Enjoy indepen- dent dinner in town or at the hotel. day 3 - parma Guided tour of a plant where Prosciutto 0 100 200 km di Parma (Parma ham) is made. Visit to a wine cellar of the Vini dei Coli di Parma N (vineyards of the Parma foothills). Lunch 0 62 124 miles tasting with local wines and gourmet prod- ucts at the Prosciutto di Parma museum. In the afternoon, guided tour of Torrechiara Castle and the Felino Castle. In 1974 the Felino Castle was sold to its present own- ers. Today, after more than twenty years of diligent restorations, one can fully admire it in its splendour. Its illumination at night is so impressive and powerful that it can be CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING WHAT IS INCLUDED seen at kilometres of distance. Tour of the ANDIAMO EMILIA ROMAGNA FLAVORS Salami Museum. Enjoy dinner and over- Code Name: ER • Airport Transfers night at the hotel. (BB L D) • Tour Of A Prosciutto Di Parma Plant and guided tour of the Rocca Meli Lupi • Visit To A Wine Cellar Of The Vini Dei Coli Di day 4 - parma in Soragna and/or the Rocco Sanvitale Parma Today is a guided tour and tasting at a dairy in Fontanellato. Dinner featuring local • Tour Of The Salami Museum farm where Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is cuisine of the Parma plains with guided • Tour And Tasting At A Parmigiano-Reggiano made. Guided tour of the old town center tour of the nearby Cantina del Culatello di Cheese Dairy Farm of Parma: Duomo (Cathedral), Baptistery, Zibello (prime cut ham). (BB L D) • Visit To A Plant Where Aceto Balsamico Tradizio- Farnese Theatre. Transfer to the Fidenza nale Di Modena is made Village Outlets, the most exclusive outlet day 5 - modena NOT INCLUDED: shopping in Italy. Lunch, tasting the typi- After breakfast, transfer to Modena and Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and cal specialties at the Ristorante Barlumeria guided tour of the old town centre: Duomo. Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not inside the Village. Free time for shopping Ducal Palace, Piazza Grande and Estense mentioned in the program; Lunches and drinks; Admission fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel in the Fidenza Village Outlets. Transfer Gallery. Then enjoy a visit to a plant where Insurance, Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Tips, other Entrances, and Personal items; All that is not specifically mentioned above.
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena (traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena) is made. Light lunch at the vinegar plant with tasting of local products. In the after- noon, guided tour of the Ferrari Museum which features the history of the legendary automobile and its founder. (BB L) day 6 - departure Departure to Bologna Airport (BLG) or to train station for your departure home or to continue your Italian journey. (BB)
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta
Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna
FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche
Umbria SMALL Corsica Abruzzo Rome
Latium Molise Corsica Apulia
TUSCAN WINE TOUR Florence Florence, Siena, Chianti Chianti Siena Basilicata Wine Cellar Visits, Delicious Tastings, 8 days Diploma Cooking Class, Exclusive Sommelier Course Campania
day 1 - usa - italy Independent overnight flight fromUSA to Calabria Italy. day 2 - florence - siena Arrival at Florence airport (FLR). Private transfer to your property in Siena. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Overnight stay. (D) day 3 - siena This morning, a guided visit to Siena with wine tasting at a local enoteca. In the afternoon, experience first hand the world of Tuscan seasonal cuisine with our private cooking class. Create a memorable meal using the finest ingredients and fresh- est local produce. This evening, enjoy the WHAT IS INCLUDED delicious results, and receive your Culinary Diploma. (BB D) • 2 nights with breakfast included 0 100 200 km • 4 nights with half board included day 4 - val d’orcia montalcino • Transfer from Florence airport to the property Full day excursion to Val d’Orcia. In the • 1 guided visit of Siena (max 3 hours) N morning visit Montalcino. Enjoy lunch and • 1 enoteca wine tasting in Siena 0 62 124 miles wine tasting in a nearby winery. This after- • 1 cooking lesson with diploma + dinner in Siena noon we visit Sant’Antimo Abbey and ex- • 8 hour tour in Val d’Orcia area with private bus plore its wine cellar. Wine tasting included. CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING and driver Tonight, dinner at the property. (BB L D) ANDIAMO TUSCAN WINE TOUR • Lunch/wine tasting in a winery near Montalcino Code Name: WINE • Visit a wine cellar + wine tasting near Montalcino • 8 hour tour in Montepulciano and Pienza with day 5 - montepulciano private bus and driver Today, we travel to Montepulciano’s histori- • Visit of the historical wineries in Montepulciano + wine tasting cal wine cellar for wine tasting. Lunch in the town centre. This afternoon, we visit • Typical lunch in a restaurant of Montepulciano Pienza and enjoy a pecorino cheese tasting. • Tasting of pecorino cheese in Pienza Dinner at the property. (BB L D) • 8 hour tour in Chianti Fiorentino region with private bus and driver day 6 - chianti fiorentino tour • Sommelier course + lunch in a winery in Chianti This morning, we travel to Chianti for our Fiorentino private sommelier course in a winery with • Chocolate tasting in an enoteca in Colle Val d’Elsa lunch included. In the afternoon, transfer • Full day tour in Chianti region with private bus to Colle Val d’Elsa for a wonderful chocolate and driver tasting. Dinner at the property. (BB L D) • Visit the gardens + wine cellar + wine tasting of a castle in Chianti region day 7 - chianti tour • Light lunch in a winery in Chianti region Tour the gardens and wine cellar of Castello • Farewell dinner in a castle in Chianti region di Brolio (wine tasting included). Light • Transfer from the property to Florence airport lunch at a winery, with a visit to its wine • Baggage Handling of one piece of luggage at cellar. Farewell dinner in a castle of the hotel Chianti region. (BB L D) • Drinks (water and wine) during the meals
day 8 - italy - usa NOT INCLUDED: Private transfer from the property to Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not Florence airport (FLR). mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Per- sonal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically mentioned above.
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Torino BOSN Parma HERZ Bologna BUON TASTE & FLAVOURS NCE Florence Perugia, Siena, Florence, Parma, Torino Siena Perugia Guided Tours of the Winemaking Cellars, Wine Zone, 10 days Cooking Lessons & Sightseeing
day 1 - usa - italy day 9 - ricordanze dei sapori Independent overnight flight from USA CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING Today the castles of the Ducato di Parma to Rome airport (FCO) or Florence airport ANDIAMO BUON TASTE & FLAVORS and Piacenza. We visit the Salame Felino (FLR). Code Name: BUON and Prosciutto Museums and discover the food culture and traditions of this area. day 2 - perugia Dinner in a medieval castle. (BB D) After individual arrival and check-in at ACCOMMODATIONS hotel, we visit Perugina, to enjoy a cook- (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) day 10 - italy - usa or extension ing lesson and chocolate tasting. Next we Perugia: Posta dei Donini (San Martino in Check-out and individual departure. OR visit the famous “Lungarotti Wine and Oil Campo) Alla Corte del Sole (Petrignano) Possible extension to Piedmont and Langhe. Museum” (tasting included). Tonight, din- Chianti: Country Relais della Rovere (Colle Checkout of the Parma hotel. This after- ner in an elegant restaurant. (L D) Val d’Elsa) noon, transfer to Langhe to visit the “Banca Florence: Hotel Adler Cavalieri del Vino” and the “Università del Gusto”. day 3 - cucina ruspante day trip Tonight, enjoy dinner in a wonderful res- Parma: Grand Hotel Porro (Salsomaggiore) This morning we reach Spello in the taurant adhering to the “Slow Food Italia” Umbrian Valley. Continuing to Montefalco Note: Similar category hotels may be standards of eating good food in the tradi- we enjoy a tasting of the local Sagrantino substituted. tional way. (BB D) wine. Tonight, participate in a high level Minimum number of participants is 6. If cooking lesson, using fresh local produce. the group doesn’t reach the minimum day 11 - torino Later, we enjoy an Italian aperitif and savor number of 6, clients have the option of After breakfast, we visit Torino and we can our creations. (BB D) being refunded or doing the tour paying the lunch at the store of “Slow Food”. We have supplement for individual departure. the option to remain in Langhe to discover day 4 - siena - montepulciano the area on our own. (BB) After breakfast, we leave for Montepulciano to enjoy the tasty local products. This after- day 12 - italy - usa noon, reach Siena where a local guide will After breakfast, individual departure to air- lead our walking tour. Tonight we dine sur- port or rail station. (BB) rounded by vineyards! (BB LL D) day 5 - chianti day A full day in Chianti. In Montalcino after WHAT IS INCLUDED a private tasting of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan vintages we visit a mill and day 6 - florence day • Small independent group tour (from 6 to 12 learn about extra-virgin olive oil. This af- This morning, we transfer to Florence and people) with mini bus - NO tour leader OR ternoon, an excursion to San Gimignano meet our guide. for a gourmet walking tour. • Escorted tour (from 13 people) with tour to visit wine cellars and enjoy a delightful Free afternoon, or choose an OPTIONAL leader tasting. (BB LL) classic cooking lesson with one of the city’s • 8 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels best cooking schools. (BB) • All transfers (by mini buses with driver) listed in the program day 7 - florence - emilia romagna • English speaking guides as listed Changing regions, we visit Emilia Romagna. Morning departure to Bologna and half day OPTIONAL (Not included in the price) guided gourmet walking tour. This after- • Classic cooking lesson with the best cooking noon, we reach Modena, famous for its school in Florence (Day 6) Balsamic Vinegar. We learn its history and • Traditional and innovative culinary course production techniques. Enjoy dinner fea- directly at Barilla Academy (Day 8)
turing typical Modenese cuisine. (BB D) NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and day 8 - parmesan day at parma Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not This morning, we visit the factory where mentioned in the program; Lunches and drinks; Admission the world famous Parmigiano Reggiano fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel Insurance, Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Tips, other is produced. We also visit a “prosciuttifi- Entrances, and Personal items; All that is not specifically cio” and enjoy a tasting accompanied by a mentioned above. glass of Lambrusco. This afternoon, there is an OPTIONAL opportunity for a culinary MEAL LEGEND: course at the Barilla Academy. (BB LL) (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
10 .com Venice TRILOGY BY RAIL Rome, Florence, Venice Florence Highlight of the Classics of Italy 8 days Rome
day 1 - usa - rome Independent overnight flight fromUSA to Rome airport (FCO). day 2 - rome Upon arrival at the airport, you are trans- ferred to your chosen hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this fascinating city. day 3 - rome After breakfast, why not join a private or collective sightseeing tour of Rome and discover the Eternal City or a tour of the Vatican Museum? This evening,we suggest you experience some great Roman cuisine in a typical trattoria. (BB) day 4 - rome - florence This morning, transfer to the rail station for a train ride to Florence. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. The day is at leisure to discover the beauties of this Renaissance city. Join a collective or private tour show- San Gimignano or opt for a visit to the CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING ing Stazione Station Santa Maria Novella, Tuscan countryside to enjoy a wine tasting the Duomo, San Marco, Santa Croce, in one of its many cellars. (BB) ANDIAMO TRILOGY BY RAIL Zecca Vecchia, Piazzale Michelangelo, Code Name: RAIL Galileo, Villa Cora, Porta Romana, Pitti day 6 - florence - venice Palace, Tornabuoni and many other sites After breakfast, board your first class train Square to admire the magnificent 13th such as Uffizi and the Academy of Fine to Venice. Upon arrival, transfer to your century Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and Arts. Independently admire the marvels of hotel. Savor the sights and sounds of this Doge’s Palace. Later, why not join an op- Donatello and Michelangelo works of art or unique city full of canals and narrow streets. tional tour of the Lagoon to visit the center shop for Florentine gold items and leather A romantic gondola ride would be hard to of the glassmaking industry in Murano and goods. (BB) resist! (BB) the most colorful of the Burano Islands? (BB) day 5 - florence day 7 - venice Morning at leisure or take an optional tour After breakfast, join a collective or pri- day 8 - venice - usa to visit the medieval towns of Siena and vate walking guided city tour of St. Mark’s After breakfast, transfer to Venice (VCE) airport for your return flight. (BB)
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• First Class Hotels Centrally Located • First Class Rail • Licensed Local Guides & Entrance Fees per program • Hotel & City Taxes • Baggage Handling of one piece of luggage
NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically mentioned above.
MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
.com 11 Ljubljana CROAT SLOVENIA Venice Trieste Torino BOSN FRIULI GASTRONOMY HERZ Veneto, Friuli, Venezia, Giulia & Slovenia NCE Discover the Best of the Gastronomy of 9 days NorthEast Italy & Slovenia
day 1 - usa - italy day 7 - ljubljana, the charming Independent overnight flight fromUSA to CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING capital city (slovenia) Venice. ANDIAMO FRIULI GASTRONOMY TOUR Today, we head towards Ljubljana, the capi- Code Name: FRI tal city of Slovenia. Sightseeing tour of the day 2 - ciao italia Tour requires 10 participants to operate. city with its baroque city center, to admire Arrival in Venice (VCE) and group transfer the castle overlooking the city, the beautiful to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the bridges and the colourful market. We have hotel. (D) day 5 - san daniele del friuli - udine a tasting of the most famous Slovenian Departure to Friuli region, we visit San day 3 - flavours of venice wines and local products. .Dinner will be Daniele del Friuli, the “mecca” of the fa- served at a typical Slovenian restaurant; ex- After breakfast, departure to Venice. mous “prosciutto” (ham). At a ham factory periencing traditional dishes from Karst Sightseeing of this city, that does not need we discover the secrets of its preparation cuisine. Overnight at our hotel in Trieste. any further introduction. Here we go to a and we enjoy a lunch with San Daniele (BB L D) “Cichetteria” to taste the typical “cicchetto”, ham and other local delicacies with a glass the particular lunch prepared with very of Merlot of Colli Orientali. Afterwards, we day 8- trieste fresh local fish and other delicacies with continue towards Udine. Sightseeing tour Today is dedicated to discover Trieste, the wine pairing. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy of the city that preserves a Venetian imprint- capital city of the region Friuli Venezia dinner together this evening. (BB L D) ing in its Loggia of Lionello. Dinner and Giulia. We visit an oil mill that produces a day 4 - prosecco hills - bassano del overnight at the hotel in Udine. (BB L D) D.O.P. oil well renowned and a wine cellar. grappa - conegliano veneto After, we enjoy wine and oil tasting with lo- day 6 - discovering colli orientali- cal delicacies. Afternoon at leisure in the We visit a dairy factory that has been mak- collio goriziano - cividale - the ing traditional cheeses for four genera- mosaics of aquileia city center of Trieste. Farewell Dinner at an tions. Among the vineyards we will enjoy After breakfast we head towards Cividale elegant restaurant in city centre. (BB L D) some cheeses with a glass of Prosecco, the del Friuli, sightseeing tour of the attractive day 9- arrivederci ! white sparkling wine famous worldwide. medieval town. We continue towards Collio, After breakfast, we checkout and group Afterwards, we will head towards Prosecco famous for its wine production. We sample transfer to the airport. (BB) hills in order to visit one of the most re- authentic delicacies of the local gastronom- spected estates located at a Palladian Villa ic tradition at an “Agriturismo” among the of the 17th century, where at the end of the vineyards of Collio. After we visit a top es- WHAT IS INCLUDED visit we will be treated with 3 local wines tate at a medieval castle to taste some of its and cold cuts. We continue towards the best wines. We have a “grappa tasting” at • Group transfer by bus Trieste/Venice/Treviso charming Bassano del Grappa, we will go a local distillery. In the afternoon, we visit airport for a stroll in the historical centre. Here we the Roman archaeological site of Aquileia. • Motor Coach per program visit one of the oldest distilleries of grappa Dinner and overnight in Udine. (BB L D) • 5 dinners, 2 lunches for a tasting. (BB L D) • 2 brunches (in Venice and Trieste) • Drinks (1/4 lt of wine and 1/2 lt of water) • 4 wine tastings (Veneto, Friuli, Trieste, Ljubljana) • 2 grappa tastings • Visit to wine cellars, distilleries, diary and oil mill as from our program • Guided tours with professional guides (3 FD in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia; HD in Venice, Ljubljana, Trieste
NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Lunches and drinks; Admission fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel Insurance, Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Tips, other Entrances, and Personal items; All that is not specifically mentioned above.
MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
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Torino, Langhe NCE Winery Tours & Tastings, Delicious Regional Cuisine 6 days
Ristorante Belvedere in La Morra to enjoy day 1 - usa - italy WHAT IS INCLUDED all that Piemonte cuisine has to offer. This Independent overnight flight fromUSA to afternoon, stroll in Alba, land of the “white Milan. • 4 Nights Accommodation truffle” with its famous medieval city cen- day 2 - italy - milan • 5 Days Rental Car ter. Stop at Truffle & Co. to taste delecta- Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). • 2 Half Day City Tours With An English ble Langhe specialties. This evening, dine You have the option of a private transfer to Speaking Guide at Locanda nel Borgo in Barolo-Monforte. (BB L D) Torino or renting a car. Dinner in a typical NOT INCLUDED: Piemonte restaurant. Savour “Piedmontese” Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; day 6 - milan specialties such as, carne all’albese, agno- Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Check-out of the hotel and transfer to Milan lotti, brasato al Barolo and hazel-nut torte. Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifi- Malpensa Airport (MXP). Or perhaps ex- Finish with a glass of the finest Barbera, cally mentioned above. tend your stay? Liguria, Cinque Terre and Barbaresco or Barolo wines. Overnight at Portofino are a short 2 hour drive away. hotel. ties. This afternoon transfer to Langhe. We Tuscany, the Chianti area, and Siena are 4 day 3 - torino travel through the Piemonte countryside to hours by car. Venice is just a 4 hour train A guided walking tour of Torino explores arrive at the Villa Beccaris Hotel, an ele- ride away. (BB) Italy’s “First” capital city (1861), from the gant resort set in the heart of the wine re- Roman Doors to its splendid Baroque gion. Enjoy dinner at La Posta Restaurant CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING Palaces. Enjoy lunch in the historical Cafè in Monforte. (BB D) ANDIAMO TORINO DECODED Ristorante Platti. During your free time ex- Code Name: TOR plore Torino on your own. Take a cooking day 5 - langhe class, shop in world class stores, indulge This morning, explore Barbaresco village, ACCOMMODATIONS in the famous gelati of the Piemonte, visit the home of Gaja wines. Take a guided tour (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) museums, or simply relax. Your evening of Marchesi di Gresy winery or stroll in Barolo and enjoy a guided tour at Marchesi Torino: Principi di Piemonte Hotel ends with a memorable guided tour: Magic Langhe: Villa Beccaris Hotel Turin or Underground Turin. (BB L) di Barolo winery, the birthplace of the magnificent Barolo wine. After the tour, Note: Similar category hotels may be day 4 - torino - langhe savour a wine tasting of the best Barbera, substituted. After breakfast, enjoy your free time in the Barbaresco and Barolo wines. Stroll in pic- Porta Palazzo open-market, the largest in turesque La Morra village and admire the MEAL LEGEND: Europe. Look for their many Italian special- breathtaking panorama. Enjoy lunch at the (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
14 .com COOKING SCHOOL ON THE AMALFI COAST Naples, Ravello Cooking Lessons with the Celebrated Mamma Agata 6 days
day 1 - usa - italy OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS Independent overnight flight from USA. day 2 - arrival • Boat trip along the Costiera by day or Arrive at Naples Airport (NAP) or Naples night, evening dinner on the boat with rail station. Transfer by private car to champagne and music, a fishing trip by Ravello and check-in at your hotel and over- night and more. night. • Trips to Capri, Pompeii, Paestum, Herculaneum, Naples and Villa Oplontis day 3 - cooking class & lunch • Shopping in Positano, Salerno, Naples, In the morning, we have a welcome meet- Capri ing with Mamma Agata in her home. Under • Ceramic course or painting course, sail- her guidance, we begin our first cooking ing course. lesion and prepare a delicious meal using • Mozzarella Cheese Factory fresh local ingredients. We lunch on the lunch. We can make restaurant sugges- • Limoncello factory beautiful terrace of Mamma Agata’s home tions for you this evening. (BB L) facing the Mediterranean Sea and tasting • Local guide in Ravello for half days visits the food we personally cooked. This eve- day 5 • Entrance fees to Villa Rufolo and Villa ning, perhaps enjoy a light dinner at a local Today is yours for leisure or exploration. Cimbrone trattoria while exploring Ravello. (BB L) We can also arrange optional excursions • Car, guide and entrance fees for the Full for you. (BB) Day Tour to Pompeii and Sorrento day 4 - cooking class & lunch Our second cooking lesson with Mamma day 6 Agata is followed by another delightful Private transfer to Naples Railway Station CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING or Airport. (BB) Mamma Agata COOKING SCHOOL WHAT IS INCLUDED Code Name: COOK
• Private transfers Naples/Ravello/Naples • Accommodation for 4 nights • 2 cooking lessons of 3 hours each at Mamma Agata’s residence • Porterage at Hotel
NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport or rail station; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically mentioned above.
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day 1 friday - usa - italy in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit day 9 saturday - departure - italy - usa Independent overnight flight from USA to Mt. Vesuvius, continue to Sorrento along Transfer to Naples Airport (NAP) for your Rome airport (FCO) the scenic route with magnificent views of return flight. (BB) the Bay of Naples. Overnight in Sorrento. day 2 saturday - usa - italy rome (BB L D) Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). 9 DAYS FROM USD $2199 Transfer to hotel by private car. Overnight day 6 wednesday - capri tour ANDIAMO AMALFI COAST SPLENDOUR in Rome. (D) sorrento Code Name: AMF Tour of the Isle of Capri including guide day 3 sunday - imperial rome tour and jetfoil. Overnight in Sorrento (BB D) Spend the day exploring Imperial Rome. MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 25 CLIENTS Piazza Forum, Colosseum, Circus day 7 thursday - amalfi coast GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Maximums, Basilica of St. Paul. Overnight sorrento TOUR BEGINS ON SATURDAY in Rome (BB) Today, enjoy the picturesque town of Amalfi, an Ancient Maritime Republic and its’ mag- DEPARTURE DATES: day 4 monday - vatican museum nificentD ome. En route stop in Positano to rome sightseeing see the village. Late afternoon, return to In the morning, transfer to the Vatican for a Sorrento. Overnight in Sorrento. (BB D) April 25th, May 2nd, May 16th, June guided visit of the Vatican Museum. In the 6th, June 13th, June 20th, July 25th, Afternoon, visit the Colosseum, the Palatine, day 8 friday - paestum tour September 5th, Setember 19th, October Capitol Square, Arch of Constantine and sorento 10th, October 24th much more. Overnight in Rome. (BB) Enjoy a tour of Paestum to visit the three ACCOMMODATIONS day 5 tuesday - pompei & vesuvius mighty Greek Temples. Paestum is where sorrento mozzarella was first invented and we (FOUR STAR) Transfer to Sorrento. En route stop in will enjoy a mozzarella tasting here! Late Rome: Palaz Carpegna Pompei to visit the ruins and excavations afternoon, return to the hotel. Overnight Sorrento: La Residenza destroyed 2000 years ago by Vesuvius. After in Sorrento. (BB D) your visit, enjoy a typical Neapolitan pizza PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY WHAT IS INCLUDED DOUBLE: $2199 per person • Four Star Hotels SINGLE: $2599 per person • Tour Host • Bus as per itinerary • 5 Dinners (beverages not included) • 1 Lunch in Pompei (beverages not included) • Vatican Tour with Admission Fees • Imperial Rome Tour with Guide • Excursion to Amalfi Coast with Guide • Pompei Tour with Entrance Fees with Guide • Capri Tour with Jetfoil and Guide • Paestum Tour with Guide
NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flights, Travel Insurance; Gratuities to Tour Host, Bus Driver & Local Guides; Capri Tour: Blue Grotto 18 euro to be paid on the spot; Coliseum on Imperial Rome Tour is from the outside; Coliseum Tour is from the inside; Beverages and Meals Not Specified; All that is not specifically mentioned above.
MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta
Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna
FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche
Umbria
Corsica Abruzzo Como CROAT Rome Venice Milan Verona Padua Latium Molise BOSN Apulia NORTHERN GEMS HERZ NCE Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Florence Perugia Venice, Verona, Lake Como, San Marino Siena Assisi Basilicata days 8 A Magical Dive into the Northern Italian Beauties Rome Campania
Calabria day 1 monday - rome pre-tour We recommend that you have Andiamo arrange a pre-tour of Rome to experience the Eternal City. day 2 tuesday - rome - assisi - siena florence Early morning group departure (approxi- mate time 7:30 AM) for Assisi, the mys- tic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint 0 100 200 km Francis with its early Renaissance master- pieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed N on to Siena, the beautiful medieval city re- 0 62 124 miles nown for the Palio. Then on to Florence. Dinner and overnight. (BB D). day 3 wednesday - florence Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of Bologna, one of Italy’s most important art St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town 8 DAYS FROM USD $2599 housing the “David” by Michelangelo, and with its charming squares Piazza Maggiore ANDIAMO NORTHERN GEMS Santa Croce, the 13th Century Franciscan and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to San Code Name: GEMS church with Cimabue’s famous crucifix. Marino, the worlds smallest and oldest in- Rest of the day at leisure for optional sight- dependent Republic, founded in the year DEPARTURE DATES (Tuesdays) seeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight. 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and (BB D). overnight. (BB D) March 24th-31th day 4 thursday - florence - padua day 8 monday - san marino - perugia April 7th-14th-21st-28th venice rome May 5th-12th-19th-26th Departure for Venice via Padua, where Departure to Perugia, the charming univer- June 2nd-9th-16th-23rd-30th you will visit the famous Cathedral of sity town. Visit the impressive Cathedral July 7th-14th-21st-28th St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to August 4th-11th-18th-25th “Gattamelata”. Continue on to Venice, and Rome. Upon arrival to Rome at approxi- September 1st-8th-15th-22nd-29th upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of mately 6pm, end of the tour. (BB ) October 6th-13th-20th-27th this unique city. You will see the Piazza and November 3rd Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the WHAT IS INCLUDED Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight. (BB D) PRICING • Accommodation at 4 Star hotels DOUBLE: $2599 per person day 5 friday - venice • Service charges and taxes included SINGLE: $2964 per person Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano, • Ground transportation by deluxe motor TRIPLE: $2419 per person (optional shopping) by motor launch. coach Dinner and overnight. (BB D) • An Assistant during the tour. ACCOMMODATIONS (FOUR STAR) day 6 saturday - venice - verona • Sightseeing tours as indicated in the San Marino:Titano itinerary lake como Florence: Adriatico Morning departure for Verona to see the • Local guides and entrance fees Venice: Principe town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue NOT INCLUDED: Como: Grand Hotel Como on Como. Dinner and overnight. (BB D) Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Assistand and Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned Note: Similar category hotels may be day 7 sunday - como - milan - san in the program; All that is not specifically mentioned above. marino substituted. Departure to Milan and panoramic tour MEAL LEGEND: of the city. Proceed onto San Marino via (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta
Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna
FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche
Umbria
Corsica Abruzzo
Lugano Rome Como Venice Latium Molise Apulia Cinque Terre
Basilicata
Bari Campania Brindisi DISCOVER APULIA Lecce Taranto Bari, Lecce, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Ostuni, Altamura Region of Glorious Churches, Castles, 9 days & Sun-Bleached Beaches Calabria 0 100 200 km N 0 62 124 miles
day 1 - usa - italy Castel del Monte. After our tour, drive to Independent overnight flight fromUSA for the delightful port town of Trani and en- CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING Bari Italy. joy lunch in a typical trattoria. Discover the ANDIAMO DISCOVER APULIA Cathedral of Trani, the pearl of Apulia dur- Code Name: PUL day 2 - bari - lecce ing this afternoon’s walking tour. Return to Upon arrival at Bari (BRI), transfer to your resort, where you can enjoy an olive ACCOMMODATIONS (FIVE STAR) Lecce and check into your hotel. This eve- oil tasting prior to dinner. (B L D) Lecce: Patria Palace Hotel ning, gather for a welcome drink and din- Fasano: The Masseria Torre Coccaro 0 100 200 km ner. (D) day 6 - locorotondo, alberobello & Resort ostuni N day 3 - otranto & lecce Visit a mozzarella factory in Locorotondo. Note: Similar category hotels may be Today we explore Oranto and marvel at Later, discover the curiously shaped trulli substituted. 0 62 124 miles the exquisite floor mosaic insideO tranto’s houses, a vernacular architecture seen only MEAL LEGEND: Cathedral. Return to Lecce in the afternoon in Apulia. In this fairy-tale city hundreds (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner and visit a private workshop to observe ar- of these delightful dwellings clustered to- tisans at work on wonderful papier-mâché gether form a World Heritage site. Return figures. (B) to the hotel for an afternoon to relax. Enjoy the pool and spa facilities or take a bike day 4 - lecce & martina franca ride through the olive groves towards the Following a lecture on baroque architec- beach. Tonight, we have a dinner of local ture, take a walking tour of Lecce’s cen- specialties in a restored farmhouse. (B D) tral area. En route, stop at the Antinori Masseria Maime wine estate in the Salento day 7 - altarmura & bari region. Apulia produces more grapes than Visit a family-run bakery in Altamura, any other region. Antinori has been pro- which produces a unique blend of bread, ducing excellent reds such as Negroamaro, turning it into delicious focaccie and pizze. Malvasia Nera, and Primitivo since 1998. This afternoon, explore the seaport of Bari. Enjoy a tour of the new estate followed by This evening, dine in the hotel’s restaurant. a wine tasting and lunch. This afternoon, (B D) arrive at your resort. Enjoy your surround- ings before gathering for dinner in the ho- day 8 - egnazia & polignano a mare tel. (B L D) Go inside the walls of the ancient city of Egnazia to view the treasures unearthed day 5 - castel del monte & trani by archaeologists. Stop in enchanting Travel north to admire the geometric har- Polignano, before returning to the hotel mony and majestic octagonal plan of the for an afternoon at leisure. Gather this eve- ning for a farewell dinner at a local farm- stead. (B D) day 9 - italy - usa Depart Bari (BRI) for the USA on individ- ual flights. (B) WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Accommodations • Transportation • Local Guides • Meals as specified
NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifi- cally mentioned above.
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige BROCHURE VERSION Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice AUSTRIA SWITZERLANd’AostaD Trentino-Alto LombardyAdige Veneto Piedmont Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia BOSNIA- Valle Liguria Venice HERZEGOVINA d’Aosta Emilia-Romagna
Lombardy Veneto FRANCEPiedmont BOSNIA- Florence Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna Tuscany Marche FRANCE Florence Umbria Tuscany Marche Corsica Abruzzo CROAT Umbria Rome
Corsica Abruzzo Latium Molise BOSN CROAT Apulia Como HERZ Rome Venice NCE Milan VeronaFlorencePadua Latium Molise BOSN Apulia MAGICAL TUSCIA Siena HERZ NCE Bolsena Basilicata Rome, Bolsena, Viterbo, Todi, Orvieto, Siena, Florence, Florence Siena RomePerugia Campania Culinary, Gourmet, & Wine at Lake View Assisi Basilicata days 9 Rome Campania Calabria Calabria
CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING ANDIAMO MAGICAL TUSCIA Code Name: TUS
to Florence, capital of Renaissance Art. A walking guided tour will show you the Cathedral and Baptistery with its famous Golden Doors, the medieval quarter and Signoria Square. We visit the Academy of Fine Arts seeing Michelangelo’s David and 0 1000 200100 km 200 km other masterpieces. Time free for shop- N ping. Late afternoon, return to Bolsena for N0 62 124 miles day 1 - usa - rome air which is accentuated by the number of dinner. (BB D) 0 62 124 miles Depart USA to Rome airport (FCO). its artisans. Stop in Bomarzo Monster’s day 8 - bolsena Park, built by Vicinio Orsini and is consid- After breakfast, we visit this charming little day 2 - rome ered the first cultural Disneyland. Time at town of Bolsena with its Castle, the muse- Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Time leisure. Return to Bolsena for a cruise over um and St. Cristina Church famous for the to unpack rest and explore Rome. the largest lake in Italy of volcanic origin, Miracle of the Eucharist. The rest of the day seeing Bisentina Island, once summer res- day 3 - rome at leisure. Tonight, you are invited by the idence of the popes and the crown territory Morning guided tour through the Eternal owner to a special Dinner Party. (BB D) City seeing the Roman Forum, St. Peter’s of this crater. Return to the country house Basilica, Coliseum and the Moses’ of for dinner. (BB D) day 9 - bolsena - rome airport Michelangelo in St. Peter’s in Chains. day 6 - cività - todi - orvieto Early departure to reach the Rome airport Afternoon at leisure. See also Piazza bolsena (FCO) for your return flight. (BB) Navona, the Phanteon and Piazza di Morning drive to Cività Bagnoregio, a spec- Spagna (BB) tacular and unique citadel located over a WHAT IS INCLUDED volcanic ridge corroded through the cen- day 4 - rome - bolsena turies by natural events and united to the After breakfast, we head north following the • Transfer from airport to hotel in Rome world by a long narrow bridge. Then af- Consular road build at Aurelio’s time on the • One group Transfer from Bolsena to ter crossing the Tiber River and entering Tyrrhenian coast passing Civitavecchia and Rome airport Umbria, we reach Todi. A little old town reaching the Etruscan town of Tarquinia. A • Rome First Class hotels Centrally Lo- on a pretty site overlooking a valley that guided visit to the Necropolis will give the cated Bed & Breakfast has preserved some remarkable buildings. idea of the past glory of this town. Time • 5 Nights accommodation in Bolsena Amongst them, you’ll see also three sets to visit the town’s principal palaces such Country House of walls: Etruscan, Roman and Medieval. as Palazzo Vitelleschi and St. Mary of the • Later we reach and visit Orvieto, not only 7 Buffet Breakfast Citadel church in Romanesque style. Stop famous for its white wines but also of its • 5 Dinner at Bolsena Country House in Tuscania to visit the Roman Byzantine predominant position over the Tiber Valley. • Farewell Dinner Party in Bolsena Church. We then reach the shore of Lake We see the Cathedral completed in the 14th • Deluxe Mini Van fully equipped Bolsena and our country house. After century where thirty-three architects, 152 check in, meet with the owner for a wel- • Guided tour in Rome & Florence Sculptures, 68 painters and 90 artists took come drink and dinner overlooking the • Entrance fees to Florence Academy part of the creation of this imposing mas- lake at sunset. (BB D) • Luggage handling at hotels one piece terpiece. Visit also the Old Quarter. Return per person day 5 - bolsena - viterbo - bolsena to Bolsena for dinner. (BB D) • Hotel tax & city taxes Day to explore and visit the Tuscia district. day 7 - bolsena -siena - florence First a stop to Bagnaia crowned by the Villa NOT INCLUDED: This morning, we drive through a beauti- Lante, the country house of several popes Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; ful landscape to San Quirico d’Orcia. We Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, and also a great example of Renaissance visit this charming village and its geomet- other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All gardening style. Visit at Bagnaia where that is not specifically mentioned above. ric garden created around 1580. Then to Prince Charles did his architectural school. Siena, important medieval town, known Then to the pope’s city of Viterbo, still en- for its horse race “Il Palio” and its cookies. MEAL LEGEND: circled by its walls that has kept a medieval Later we will drive along the Chianti road (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta
Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna
FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche
Umbria
AUSTRIA Abruzzo SWITZERLAND SMALL Corsica Rome
Latium Molise Genova Apulia CINQUE TERRE TASTING Sestri Levante Sestri Levante, Cinque Terre (5 Villages) Cinque Terre Italian Riviera: Paradise on Earth days Basilicata 5 Campania
day 1 - usa - italy guided tour of the village. The steamer will Calabria Independent overnight flight fromUSA to then take you to Monterosso and after the Genova (GOA). guided tour of the medieval village you will 0 100 200 km N take the train to Sestri Levante. Dinner and 0 62 124 miles day 2 - sestri levante overnight stay at the hotel. (BB L D) Independent arrival in Sestri Levante. After check-in begin your tour where you will day 4 - the wine route have a view on the breathtaking Silence Bay Private car transfer at “Palvotrisia” for a and Fable Bay. After lunch in a restaurant visit of the Bosoni’s winery and tasting. At free time for shopping. Late afternoon, visit the end of the tour, lunch in a restaurant. an oil mill for a guided tour and local food Free afternoon to visit Portovenere on your and wine tasting. Dinner at hotel. (L D) own. In the evening, private car transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. (BB day 3 - cinque terre national park L D) 0 100 200 km Meet your guide and train transfer to La Spezia and public bus transfer at “Groppo day 5 - genova N di Manarola” where you will be visiting the After breakfast train transfer to Genova. 0 62 124 miles “Cinque Terre Wine Growers’ Cooperative”. Guided visit at the celebrated Romanengo’s During the guided tour (about one hour) dragé workshop. Free time to visit the town you will be looking at the different vine- on your own. Lunch in a restaurant. End of yard growing and wine production phases. tour. Perhaps you will to transfer to the rail Tasting of three local wines and of a glass of station or airport to continue your Italian “Schiacchetrà liqueur”. Then walk through holiday? (BB L) the vineyards to Manarola, guided visit of the village and walking on to Riomaggiore CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING along the celebrated Lovers’ Pathway (Via ANDIAMO CINQUE TERRE TASTING dell’Amore). Steamer transfer to Vernazza Code Name: CINQ WHAT IS INCLUDED and lunch in a restaurant. After lunch, • 3 overnight stays in a 4 star hotel in Sestri Levante • All train and public bus ticket as specified in the program • All lunches in restaurant as described in the programme • Assistance of licensed tour guide (1 Half Day + 1 full day) • Admission ticket, guided tour and tasting in an oil mill in Sestri Levante • Tasting at the Cinque Terre Wine Growers’ Cooperative • “Cinque Terre Card” with admission to the Cinque Terre National Park • Admission ticket, guided tour and wine tasting at Bosoni’s wine-producing firm • Admission ticket, guided tour at Romanengo’s dragé workshop
NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically mentioned above.
MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
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Latium Molise Apulia SICILIAN HOLIDAY Palermo Taormina Palermo, Taormina, Agrigento, Palermo Catania Discover the Enchanting Island Piazza Armerina Agrigento Basilicata days Caltagirone Syracuse 9 Campania
day 1 friday - usa - sicily visit the Doric Temples. Dinner at local res- Calabria Independent overnight flight from the taurant. After dinner, we enjoy an orienta- 9 DAYS FROM USD $1929 USA to Palermo, Sicily. tion tour of Agrigento by night to admire ANDIAMO SICILIAN HOLIDAY TOUR the Illuminated Temples. (BB D) Code Name: HOL day 2 saturday - palermo Upon arrival to Palermo airport (PMO) inde- day 8 friday - agrigento - armasala MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 20 CLIENTS pendent transfer to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy salt way road - erice - palermo a Welcome Dinner at local restaurant. (D) Today, we begin in Marsala; famous for wine. We transfer to a local winery and visit DEPARTURE DATES: day 3 sunday - monreale & palermo the cellars. Enjoy a Farewell Cocktail with TOUR BEGINS IN PALERMO Our first stop will be Monreale to see snacks and wine. After, we reach Trapani where the Arab-Norman art and architec- where we admire the Salt Way Road and ACCOMMODATIONS (FIRST CLASS) ture reached the pinnacle of its glory with Sicilian windmills. Continue to the medi- Palermo: Hotel Politeama /Hotel Mercure / the Duomo, launched in 1174 by William eval town of Erice. Walk through the town Hotel Residenza d’Aragona 0 100 200 km II. Then on to Palermo to visit the Palatine to reach the Castle built upon the rem- Agrigento: Dioscuri Bay Palace Hotel / Chapel. . This afternoon, at leisure to ex- nants of the Venus Temple. We stop at a Hotel della Valle N plore the town on your own or Optional local pastry shop to taste the typical marzi- Taormina: Hotel Miramare 0 62 124 miles Excursion. (BB) pans and almond pastries. Time at leisure. Note: Hotels may be substituted with Afternoon we drive to Palermo for our last day 4 monday - palermo - cefalù similar category polizzi generosa - taormina night in Sicily. (BB FC)) PRICING Departure to Cefalù, a charming coastal day 9 saturday - palermo town. We visit the city centre and enjoy a DOUBLE: $1929 per person Time to say goodbye to Sicily. Private trans- TRIPLE: $1869 per person walk to reach the Cathedral. Drive through fer to Palermo airport (PMO). (BB) the interior of Sicily to reach Piazza SINGLE: $2319 per person Armerina, where we tour one of the most Easter Departure (Apr. 11): impressive villas of the late Roman Empire. WHAT IS INCLUDED Supplement $240/person We soon arrive in Polizzi Generosa; a love- • Palermo: Two nights accommodation ly town nestled in the heart of the Madonie Pre/Post-night Palermo: • Taormina: Three nights accommodation, NO Natural Park in Palermo province. Light sea view rooms DOUBLE: $140 per person lunch at country trattoria to taste typical • Agrigento: One night accommodation TRIPLE: $130 per person local dishes. This afternoon, we continue • Palermo: One night accommodation SINGLE: $200 per person to Taormina, the world famous resort town • Daily continental breakfast buffet of Sicily. (BB L) • Welcome Dinner with set group menu PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY • Farewell Cocktail and snacks at Marsala day 5 tuesday - taormina - syracuse winery taormina MEAL LEGEND: • Visit to Sicilian cellars with Sicilian wine (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch or Light Lunch, Today, we depart for Syracuse. We visit the tasting (FC) Farewell Cocktail (D) Dinner magnificent Archaeological Park where • Vehicle/coach with air conditioning, no toilet we will admire the 5th-century BC Greek • English speaking Tour Director or Driver Theatre, the stone quarries, the Roman Escort as per program • All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry. specified in the itinerary Later, we walk through the island of Ortygia. BASED ON A MIN OF 2 PAYING CLIENTS • Light lunch at country restaurant in Polizzi Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, Generosa SUNDAY: Palermo/Segesta/Palermo: we drive back to Taormina. (BB L) • Lunch at local restaurant in Syracuse $80 per person • Dinner at local restaurant in Agrigento day 6 wednesday - taormina • Hotel & city taxes Today at leisure to relax, shop, explore or WEDNESDAYS: Optional Excursion. (BB) NOT INCLUDED: • Toarmina/Mount Etna in Jeep Ride/ Taormina with light lunch at farm- day 7 thursday - taormina - piazza Intercontinental Flight, Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver armerina - agrigento Escort; Porterage at airport; Luggage handling at hotel; house: $215 per person Tips; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; • Taormina/MountEtna/Taormina: $150 Drive through the interior of Sicily to reach Travel Insurance; Admission fees payable directly on the per person Piazza Armerina where we view the ruins spot (approximately euros 40,00 per person); Optional • Taormina & Gourmet Cooking Course of the Roman Villa of Casale. This after- Excursions; Licensed local guides; Airport Transfers between 8:00PM to 7:00AM require payment of the night- w/lunch 9:00am-1:00pm: $210 per noon continue to Agrigento where we will use supplement of Euros 20,00 per person each way person
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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta
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FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche
Umbria
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Latium Molise Apulia Erice Palermo Taormina SICILIAN HERITAGE Marsala Castelbuono Palermo, Leonforte/Enna,Taormina Agrigento Basilicata Enna Syracuse Breathtaking Sights,Tastes, Perfumes & Heritage Campania 9 days of this Mediterranean Civilization
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day 1 friday usa - sicily WHAT IS INCLUDED 9 DAYS FROM USD $2619 Independent flight to Palermo Sicily. ANDIAMO SICILIAN HERITAGE day 2 saturday - palermo • Small Size Group: Maximum 15 Clients Code Name: HER You are greeted at Palermo airport (PMO) • Airport Transfers for services done between and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, en- 8:00AM to 7:00PM MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 15 CLIENTS joy a Welcome Dinner at local restaurant. • Palermo: Three nights in superior accom- (D) modation DEPARTURE DATES (FRI DEPARTURE) • Leonforte: One night in superior accommoda- 0 100 200 km day 3 sunday - monreale & palermo tion in Villa May 15th, June 5th, June 26th, Today you will discover the styles which • Taormina: Three nights in superior accom- September 4th, September 25th, N come together through the Arabic Norman, modation, sea view rooms October 16th 0 62 124 miles Spanish and Islamic domination. Monreale • Daily breakfast buffet Duomo, Palatine Chapel, Piazza Pretoria, • Vehicle/coach with air conditioning ACCOMMODATIONS Santa Caterina and San Giuseppe dei • English speaking Tour Director/Driver Guide Teatini, Via Maqueda and the Cathedral. as per program Palermo: Hotel Plaza Opera This afternoon at leisure to explore the • Three dinners including natural mineral Leonforte: Villa Gussio Nicoletti water (Welcome, Villa & Farewell) and one town on your own or Optional Excursion Taormina: Hotel Villa Angela (BB) light lunch (Syracuse) with set menu, two light lunches at Trapani and Etna (Sea View Room) day 4 monday - palermo - erice • Two visits to Sicilian cellars for wine tasting marsala - palermo • Sightseeing excursions (including admission Note: Hotels may be substituted with simi- fees) as specified in the itinerary Early departure to tour western Sicily. lar category. Erice-city centre reached by cableway. Then • Baggage handling of one piece of luggage to an olive oil and farmhouse to enjoy our at hotel PRICING light-lunch. In the afternoon, we travel be- • Hotel & city taxes DOUBLE: $2619 per person tween Trapani and Marsala to the Salt Road, NOT INCLUDED: SINGLE: $2849 per person to tour the historic saltpan works. Arrive Intercontinental Flight, Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver in Marsala and visit a local winery’s cellar and Local Guides, Porterage at airport; Beverages and MEAL LEGEND: and taste Sicilian wines. Return to Palermo. meals not mentioned in the program; Travel Insurance; (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner (BB L Cable car to Etna Volcano (subject to weather); Optional Excursions; Airport Transfers between 8:00PM to 7:00AM day 5 tuesday - palermo - agrigento require payment of the night-use supplement of Euros leonforte 20,00 per person each way Today’s drive takes us to Agrigento to enjoy the spectacular Valley of the Temples. Later, we depart to Leonforte and we check-in to day 7 thursday - taormina - mount the magical Villa Gussio. Enjoy dinner at etna - taormina the hotel restaurant. (BB D) A short drive takes us to the slopes of Mt. Etna, where we experience the lava fields day 6 wednesday - leonforte and incredible view of Europe’s highest syracuse - taormina and most active volcano. Then to a winery Today we depart to Syracuse. On arrival, we and farmhouse where we indulge in a typ- walk on Ortygia Island, the heart of the city ical light-lunch. Return to Taormina and centre. Our guided visit through archaeo- time at leisure before our Farewell Dinner logical area shows the Greek Theatre, the at a local restaurant. (BB L D) Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry. Lunch at a local restaurant. After, day 8 friday - taormina we drive along the coast to Taormina, the The day is yours to rest or explore the town world famous resort of Sicily for its views on your own or Optional Gourmet Cooking and atmosphere. (BB L) Experience. (BB) day 9 saturday - taormina - catania usa Time to say goodbye to Sicily as we are transferred to Catania Airport (CTA). (BB)
.com 23 Palermo Taormina Selinute Catania TWO ISLAND TOUR Piazza Armerina Agrigento Malta; Taormina, Sicily Caltagirone Syracuse Double the Beauty 8 days Malta Valletta
day 1 thursday - usa - malta Independent overnight flight fromUSA to CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING Malta. ANDIAMO TWO ISLAND TOUR Code Name: MALT day 2 friday - malta Arrive at Malta airport (MLA) and transfer DEPARTURES: to your hotel. Day at leisure. CALL FOR DEPARTURE INFORMATION day 3 saturday - malta: valletta mdina & marsaxlokk ACCOMMODATIONS (FIRST CLASS) A full day tour with visits to the Upper Malta: Hotel Corinthia Marina no sea view Barakka Gardens, St. John’s Cathedral, Taormina: Hotel Lido Caparena no sea view and Valletta’s Grand Masters Palace. We explore the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, WHAT IS INCLUDED Note: Hotels may be substituted with an ideal stop for lunch. This afternoon we similar category visit the Hagar Qim Temple site. And do a • Small group size; Minimum 2 clients, walking tour of Mdina. (BB) Maximum 25 clients CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING • Group Airport/Port Transfers for services day 4 sunday - sicily: catania & done from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM taormina MEAL LEGEND: Free day for shopping or an optional excur- • Buffet continental breakfast daily (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner sion to Gozo Island. Tonight, transfer to • Deluxe Vehicle-coach with Air Conditioning the airport and independent departure to • English speaking Tour Director/Driver as per program day 7 wednesday - sicily: jeep ride to reach Catania airport (CTA). In Sicily you • One light lunch at farmhouse tasting typical mount etna are met and transferred to your hotel in Etna dishes A short drive by jeep takes us to the slopes Taormina. (BB) • One lunch at local restaurant with group of Mt. Etna to see the lava fields and vol- day 5 monday - sicily: taormina set-menù in Syracuse cano. We visit the Cave of Thieves and Today, explore and enjoy the beautiful sea- • All sightseeing and excursions as specified Mount Fontana. Next enjoy local Etna spe- side town of Taormina. (BB) in the itinerary cialties in our light lunch. Later, a stop at • 1 Full Day jeep ride excursion to Etna the entrance of Alcantara Gorges. Return day 6 tuesday - sicily: catania & Volcano to Taormina. (BB L) syracuse • Hotel & City Taxes Departure to Catania, in the shadow of • Admission fee day 8 thursday - taormina - catania Mount Etna. Here we visit the old city. Transfer to Catania Airport (CTA) for your Later a drive to Syracuse. Enjoy lunch at NOT INCLUDED: return flight. (BB) Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver a local restaurant. This afternoon, we visit and Local Guides; Porterage at airport; Beverages and the Archaeological Park and the Roman meals not mentioned in the program; Arrival/Departure Amphitheatre. Return to Taormina (BB L) airport transfers; Admission fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel Insurance. SPECIAL ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE INFO
• The tour starts in Malta airport (MLA) and finishes in Catania airport (CTA)
• We strongly recommend to our clients that you obtain international airline tickets with arrival in Malta airport and departure from Catania airport
• Passengers also must obtain a domestic flight from Malta to Catania (operated by: Air Malta/KM) or ferry ticket from Malta port to Catania port (operated by: Virtu Ferries)
Flight details are subject to Airline reconfirmation. We are not responsible for flight changes, flight cancellation or rescheduled flights. Tickets and rates are available on request.
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Triple rooms often pro- ticipants, but it is not responsible in the event it is unable nor of the right of any party thereafter to enforce such vide to the client a folding bed and limited space. to do so, nor is it responsible for any denial of services term or provision. by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent sup- Baggage: pliers. We regret that we cannot provide individual assis- Severability: Each Tour member is limited to one checked suitcase. tance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on Should any part of this Agreement be declared invalid, Additional baggage will be assessed at Euro 15 per bag. and off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, such decision shall not affect the validity of any remaining Andiamo Team cannot take responsibility for lost or dam- or other personal needs. A qualified companion must ac- portion which remaining portion shall remain in force and aged luggage, travel insurance is highly recommended. company travelers who need such assistance. Andiamo effect as if this agreement has been executed with the All baggage and personal effects are at all times and in all Team, Inc. reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone it invalid portions eliminated, and it is hereby declared the circumstances at passenger risk. If a lost item is returned is felt cannot cope with the requirements of coach Tour intention of the parties that they would have executed to the Andiamo office a minimum charge of $50 USD will travel and who may require services and facilities that the remaining portion of this agreement without includ- be charged. Andiamo Team, Inc. cannot guarantee will be available on ing any such part, which may for some reason hereafter Tour. Passenger certifies not to have any mental, physical be declared invalid. Air & Land Packages: or other condition or disability that would create a hazard These packages are based on non-refundable airfares. If for himself/herself or other passengers. Governing Laws: flight changes requested after the deposit has been re- This agreement shall be governed by and construed in ac- ceived, or if flights are cancelled after tickets are issued, Responsibility: cordance with the laws of the State of New York and the change fees or airline penalties will be applicable. Andiamo Team, Inc. it’s and their employees, directors, venue for any action will be Richmond County, New York. agents does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including lodging facilities, airlines, motor coach or other transpor- tation companies, guide services, local ground operators, organizers of optional excursions, food service providers.
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