Swiss Alps & the Italian Lakes
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SMALL GROUP Ma xi mum of LAND 28 Travele rs JO URNEY Swiss Alps & the Italian Lakes Inspiring Moments >Witness majestic scenery carved by ancient glaciers aboard the historic Bernina Express, the highest rail crossing in the Alps. INCLUDED FEATURES >Indulge in the cosmopolitan ambience of St. Moritz, a jet-set resort town. Accommodations Itinerary >Cruise on Lake Como, where golden (with baggage handling) Day 1 Depart gateway city A sunlight dances across azure waters. – 4 nights in St. Moritz, Switzerland, A Day 2 Arrive in Zürich | Transfer >Stroll through beautiful botanic at the first-class Schweizerhof to St. Moritz St. Moritz Hotel. gardens while listening to the melodies Day 3 St. Moritz | Zuoz of birds on the Borromean Islands. – 4 nights in Stresa, Italy, at the first- Day 4 Bernina Express | Tirano class Hotel La Palma. >Wind your way over the stunning Day 5 St. Moritz Maloja Pass, past a canvas of pristine Transfers Day 6 Maloja Pass | Como | Stresa lakes and picture-perfect villages. – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Day 7 Borromean Islands >Gaze at Leonardo’s incredible “The Land Program, plus baggage handling . Day 8 Milan Last Supper” during a visit to Milan. Extensive Meal Program Day 9 Stresa >Discover the secrets of northern Italy’s – 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, Day 10 Transfer to Milan airport and cuisine during a cooking lesson. including Welcome and Farewell A depart for gateway city > Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, Experience two UNESCO World A plus wine with dinner. Transfers and flights included for AHI FlexAir participants. Heritage sites. St. Moritz Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. – Opportunities to sample authentic Walking is required on all excursions. cuisine and local flavors. Your One-of-a-Kind Journey – Discovery excursions highlight the local culture, heritage and history. – Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region. – Local immersion. AHI Connects: ® – Welcome and Farewell Receptions Alumni C amp us Abroad to mingle with fellow travelers. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. 404-894-0758 www.gtalumni.org PSRWOIVSESN ACLPEPR S&O &TG HTRHEA EMF RI TEAINTLCLIEAHN R LIVAIKEERS A Discovery Enrichment AHI Connects: Piedmontese Essential Switzerland. Discuss the Kitchen. Drive into the hills to a family- unique elements of Swiss culture. owned restaurant. Here, learn how to Meet the People. Discuss life in the prepare select dishes of regional cuisine. Swiss Alps with local residents. Then tuck into a delicious meal, complemented by soul-stirring Development of the Lake District. panoramas of the lake . Discover how this beautiful region Bernina Express became a beloved European retreat. Welcome to St. Moritz and Zuoz! Get to know St. Moritz on a walking tour, Golden Age of the Renaissance. which includes visits to welcoming local Examine the genius of Michelangelo and shops. Embark a train for a ride to Zuoz, Leonardo da Vinci, who have influenced a pretty town known for its brightly scores of painters and sculptors. painted homes and buildings, cobbled main square and bubbling fountains. Bernina Express. Wind your way from craggy mountain peaks to palm-lined streets during a train ride to Tirano, Italy. The Bernina Express travels along one of Milan Europe’s most impressively engineered rail routes through mountain passes and villages. Savor local cuisine for lunch. UNESCO World Heritage 1. Rhaetian Railway, Bernina Landscape, Fondue Dinner. Journey to a mountain Switzerland and Italy chalet above St. Moritz for a dinner of 2. Church and Dominican Convent of delicious fondue, a true Swiss favorite. Santa Maria delle Grazie with Swirl morsels of bread in mouthwatering Leonardo’s “The Last Supper,” Milan melted cheese while enjoying picturesque views over the lake! Fondue dinner The Road to Stresa. Travel over a Let us arrange your flights! A beautiful Alpine setting through the AHI FlexAir | Our personalized air Maloja Pass, past Swiss villages AHI Travel Expertise program offers incredible advantages: mirrored in glacial lakes. In Tremezzo, Passenger Service Representative | – price guarantee Helps with everything from arranging located along the shores of Lake Como, – arrival and departure transfers board a boat for a ride to lakeside flights to fulfilling special requests. – flexibility to change or cancel Bellagio and relax over lunch. Continue Travel Director | Manages all details – assistance with changes or delays to Como via boat, delighting in scenes to ensure a memorable trip. of bucolic shores and elegant villas. – flight insurance After, enjoy a scenic drive to Stresa. Travel information | Prepares you fully for your journey. Borromean Islands. Board a private boat for a cruise on Lake Maggiore to Expert local guides | Provide friendly, visit the stunning Borromean Islands. knowledgeable service. DATES & PRICES Marvel at a botanical garden on Isola Lecturers | Share their knowledge Madre and soak up the charms of Isola of and passion for their country. Sept. 30 – Oct. 9, 2020 dei Pescatori, a fishing village. Cap off your lake excursion at Isola Bella, home From $3,945 to a baroque palace and pretty gardens. Accommodations Cultural Milan. Visit the Church of Hotel Schweizerhof | Special Savings $250 Santa Maria delle Grazi, home to da St. Moritz Vinci’s incredible “The Last Supper.” http://bit.ly/hotelschweizerhofstmoritz Special Price $3,695 Step inside La Scala Museum and the VAT is an additional $395 per person. Duomo, a cathedral built by artisans Hotel La Palma | Stresa All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on from across Europe. Construction began http://bit.ly/hotellapalmastresa double occupancy and do not include air transportation in the late 14th century in the Gothic costs (unless otherwise stated). style, but architectural elements became Single accommodations are an additional $495 (limited more grandiose as construction availability). The information in this flier is correct continued in the next century. at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2020-1.