EXCURSIONS IN Excursions in Region

APPROX. HALF DAY EXCURSION City Tour 09H00/12H00

Discover the beautiful town of Vicenza. Vicenza, known the "City of Palladio", undoubtedly one of the greatest architects of the Renaissance, is one of the best places to visit in Veneto. Its historical center owes its beauty to the beautiful Palladian architectures that pervade the entire city and characterize it with sophisticated elegance. Palladio made Vicenza his adoptive city and had a major impact on the city’s appearance giving it OCT places like the Palladian Basilica, the Olympic Theatre, Palazzo Valmarana, the Loggia del 3 Capitanio. RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for half day excursion . Private coach . Audio system during guided tour

$60 PER PERSON

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO Venice 07H30/21H00

Do not miss the chance to discover Venice, a real pearl and the ultimate city of romance! During the panoramic guided tour you will see Venice city center’s main attractions such as Saint Mark Square and Basilica, the beautiful Doge’s Palace and Sights Bridge. During the day you will also have some free time, with the suggestions of our tour leader, to discover all the hidden treasures of Venice and taste typical local food or take part in the OCT Lagoon Islands - Murano + Burano excursion (see description below). Lunch and dinner 4 are not included. RATES INCLUDE : Private coach . Private vaporetto for return trip Piazzale Tronchetto/San Marco Cornoldi/ Piazzale Tronchetto . English speaking guide for half day visit of Venice (2 hours) . Audio system during guided tour $153 PER PERSON

APPROX. SUPPLEMENT FOR EXCURSION TO Lagoon Islands - Murano + Burano 14H00/18H00

During you free afternoon in Venice, why don’t you take the advantage to discover the Venetian Lagoon. You will visit the island of Murano, famous for its artistic glass factories and Burano, charming little island of fishermen, well known for its colorful houses and lace galleries. In Murano, we will visit a glass workshop to enjoy a glass blowing demonstration. OCT 4 RATES INCLUDE : English speaking assistant during the excursion . Private vaporetto for excursion to Lagoon Islands – Murano + Burano (4 hours) . Visit of a glass workshop in Murano

$70 + $153 = $223 PER PERSON FOR FULL DAY PER PERSON EXCURSION TO VENICE

2 Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. Excursions in Venice Region

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION 09H00/21H00 Bassano Del Grappa with a visit to the distillery & Marostica This excursion will let you to discover the beautiful area of Bassano del Grappa, famous throughout the world for the delicious “grappa”. You will visit Bassano with its fascinating medieval squares: Piazzotto Montevecchio with the ancient “Monte di Pietà”, Piazza della Libertà and Piazza Garibaldi. We will also see the Old Bridge, universally known as Ponte degli Alpini on the Brenta River. During the day you will visit the nice town of Marostica OCT and his beautiful Piazza Maggiore, where every year takes place the famous Human 5 Chess Game whose legend dates back to 1454. People take the place of pieces on a giant chessboard made of marble! The two castles of Marostica, one on the square, on the top of little Pausolino hill, are both united by the ancient medieval walls. During the day you will visit a famous distillery of Grappa which will be followed by a grappa tasting. Enjoy a dinner in the area before heading back to the hotel. Lunch is not included during the day.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private coach . Visit of grappa distillery $172 including grappa tasting . 3 courses dinner (without drinks) . Audio system during PER PERSON guided tour

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO 09H00/18H00

Do not miss the opportunity to visit Verona, a visually-stunning city of excellence and one of the 51 Italian sites on the UNESCO World Heritage. A site of a completely harmonious integration of the finest of artistic elements from several diverse historical epochs, renowned in all the world for his beauty and for the legendary story of Romeo and Juliet. During the guided tour you will see the beautiful Roman amphitheater, known as the OCT Arena, which is the symbol of the city. You will explore in the city center and see the 7 House of Juliet with its famous balcony, Piazza delle Erbe (Market’s square), which is the ancient Roman forum, and Piazza dei Signori, dominated by the statue of Dante and the Arche Scaligere. You will have some free time to discover by yourself the city and stroll in the charming medieval streets. Lunch and dinner are not included.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for half day excursion (3 hours) . Private coach . Audio system during guided tour $73 PER PERSON

Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. 3 Excursions in Venice Region

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO Padua and Cittadella 09H00/18H00

Padua, one of the oldest and most dynamic Italian cities, founded more than 3,000 years ago along a curve of the River Brenta, today is modern and cosmopolitan, and well-known for its historic and glorious University and for innumerable art masterpieces spread throughout the city. Discover the lovely medieval city center with a nice guided walking tour of the main sites such as Piazza dei Signori, Piazza della Frutta, Piazza delle Erbe, the OCT famous Caffè Pedrocchi built in the early 1800’s. You will also visit Saint Anthony Basilica 8 and the monumental neoclassical square “Prato della Valle”, one of the largest squares in Europe. The day trip continues towards Cittadella, one of the historical symbols of Veneto region: a perfectly conserved medieval citadel characterized by a great charm. Cittadella, with its circular walls, their four gates situated at the cardinal points, its two main intersecting roads, and 16 towers was considered a sort of ‘ideal city’: always ready to confront any type of threat! Lunch and dinner are not included.

RATES INCLUDE : $99 English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private coach . Audio system during PER PERSON guided tour

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO Garda Lake 09H00/18H00

Take the opportunity to discover the enchanting Garda Lake, the largest lake in . Your first stop will be Sirmione, known as “The pearl of the islands and peninsulas”, and famous for the healing properties of its thermal water. Sirmione was made even more famous thanks to writers such as Catullo, Stendhal, Lawrence. We will take the boat and have a nice cruise towards the village of Garda. Once a Roman town, Garda lies in an OCT attractive panoramic bay, dominated by the old Camaldolite monastery and the legendary 9 wooded fortress. The town displays many fine villas and gardens as well as Gothic and Renaissance buildings. We will end our day with a panoramic visit of the Lazise territory. The coastal area of the lakeside and a vast internal area, made up of morainic hills that gently slope towards the lake among olive groves and vineyards dotted with rows of cypresses. Lunch and dinner are not included.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private coach . Line boat for transfer $114 Sirmione/Garda . Audio system during guided tour PER PERSON

4 Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. Excursions in Venice Region

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION Treviso & Road of Prosecco 09H00/18H00

Discover the beautiful village of Treviso, “the little sister of Venice”, and the hilly region where the vineyards of the delicious Prosecco wine grow. We will visit Treviso with its Medieval walls dating back to the 15th century, the rivers Sile and Cagnan, the University, the “Squero” ( boatyard), the beautiful bridges and canals, the fishmarket, St. Francis Church with the tomb of Dante’s son and Petrarca’s daughter and the with OCT Tiziano’s masterpieces. Enjoy your free time in Treviso for lunch. Then, we will head 10 towards Treviso's northern areas which will enchant you with its landscapes. The breathtaking wine region is full of small terraced vineyards planted on steep slopes almost exclusively dedicated to grapes for Italy’s famed sparkling wine. You will have the opportunity to visit a cellar where you could taste Prosecco.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking assistant for full day excursion . Private coach for full day disposal . English speaking guide for tour in Treviso (2 hours) . Visit of a cellar (included Prosecco $135 tasting + little assortment of salty items) . Audio system during guided tour PER PERSON

IMPORTANT NOTES: PICK UP AND DROP OFF OF ASSISTANTS/GUIDES FOR EXCURSIONS OF VENICE, TREVISO AND VERONA WILL BE DIRECTLY ON SPOT, NOT AT THE HOTEL. TIMING IS INDICATIVE AND BASED ON NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. IT MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIATION. ITINERARIES OF VISITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIATIONS IN CASE OF NECESSITY. FEASIBILITY OF THE EXCURSIONS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY UPON CONFIRMATION

Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. 5 Excursions in VeniceTuscany Region Region

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO 08H00/19H00

Visit the artistic capital of Italy, well known as the “Cradle of the Renaissance”, with its charming historic city center, declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO in 1982. Our local guide will show you some of the most important treasures that make the city absolutely unique: Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Republic Square, Old Bridge, Signoria Square (the center of Florence’s civil life government for centuries), and Palazzo Vecchio. OCT During the visit, you will have a little tasting of typical local products and see a local 13 leather artisan shop. Lunch time and afternoon will be free for your individual discoveries. RATES INCLUDE : Private coach . English speaking guide for half day visit of Florence (3 hours) . Little tasting of typical local products (cold cuts + selection of cheese + crostini + 1 glass of wine) . Audio system during guided tour $120 PER PERSON

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO Pisa + 08H30/18H30

Discover two charming Tuscan towns, famous in the world for their tradition and history. Our guide will show the pearls of Pisa: , with the LeaningTower, the Cathedral, the monumental cemetery and the Baptistery, Piazza dei Cavalieri with the Tower of Conte Ugolino and the Carovana Palace. After your free time for lunch in Pisa, we will head towards Lucca. Enjoy a walking guided through the most important sites of OCT Lucca, Piazza Napoleone with Palazzo Ducale and Giglio Theatre, San Martino Dome, the 14 characteristic medieval streets among which Via degli Antiquari and Via Fillungo, Piazza Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi and San Ferdinando Basilica.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private coach . Entrance to Pisa Cathedral + Baptistery . Entrance to Lucca Cathedral . Audio system during guided tour $126 PER PERSON

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION OF 08H30/20H30

You cannot go to Italy and not see this lovely costal portion of , declared a UNESCO world heritage site. Those who visit this region will never forget its charm and atmosphere. We will head towards Railway station where our guide will be waiting for us. Discover by train the charming villages of Manarola, famous for its bright and colorful houses, Monterosso, divided into two distinct parts, the old and the OCT new town, and , famous for its colorful houses surrounding its small marina. In 15 Monterosso you will have some free time for lunch and shopping. RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for full day excursion (8/9 hours – pick-up/drop-off of the group in La Spezia) . Private coach . Cinque Terre Train Card (valid for 1 day) . Audio system during guided tour $128 PER PERSON

6 Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. Excursions in Tuscany Region

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION Chianti Area 08H30/18H30

A journey through one of the most fascinating and famous Tuscan territories, Chianti. This hilly region of Tuscany, located between Florence and , offers nice and characteristic views: vineyards, olives fields and medieval burgs. The area is famous for the production of wine and olive oil. This excursion will permit you to discover some typical villages of Chianti area, such as Greve in Chianti and Panzano in Chianti. During OCT the excursion we will visit a wine cellar, where you will discover the secrets of local wine 16 production. Then, you will enjoy typical dishes and taste the delicious local wine! RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private coach for full day disposal . Visit of a wine cellar followed by lunch (3 courses, ¼ wine + ½ water + 1 coffee) . Audio system during guided tour $176 PER PERSON

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO Siena + Monteriggioni 08H30/18H30

Discover with us the two fascinating Tuscan towns of Siena and Monteriggioni. Start the day immersing yourself in the medieval atmosphere of Siena: you will visit San DomenicoBasilica, where the rests of Santa Caterina are preserved, the so called Via Francigena, backbone of Siena in the Middle Age, the Monte dei Paschi, seat of the most ancient bank of Europe, Piazza Tolomei and , that attracts a lot of OCT tourists especially during the “Palio” (a horse race held twice a year). Do not miss the 17 occasion to taste traditional local cuisine during your free time. In the afternoon, we will pass by Monteriggioni, a lovely medieval walled town, located on a natural hill and also mentioned in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking assistant for full day excursion . Private coach . English speaking guide for half day visit of Siena (2h30) . Entrance to San Domenico Basilica in Siena (free) . Entrance to Assunta Cathedral in Siena (Dome) . Audio system during guided tour $124 PER PERSON

Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. 7 Excursions in Tuscany Region

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION OF Volterra + 08H30/18H30

Do not miss the chance to visit the inestimable artistic heritage of these two small lovely Tuscan villages. Volterra, a mountaintop town, was an important Etruscan center, one of the “twelve cities” of the Etruscan League. Our guide will help you discover its fascinating history dating back to the 7th century BC. For lunch, we will taste traditional local cuisine in a typical Agriturismo (farm). Afternoon at leisure in the enchanting San Gimignano, OCT for individual explorations. The small town is internationally known for its medieval 18 architecture and for its well preserved fourteen towers of varying heights. RATES INCLUDE : English speaking assistant for full day excursion . Private coach . English speaking guide for half day visit of Volterra (02h30) . Light lunch in a local Agriturismo (selection of local products + 1 hot dish, ¼ wine + ½ water + 1 coffee) $172 PER PERSON

IMPORTANT NOTES: PICK UP AND DROP OFF OF ASSISTANTS/GUIDES GUIDES FOR EXCURSIONS OF FLORENCE, PISA/LUCCA, CHIANTI AND CINQUE TERRE WILL BE DIRECTLY ON SPOT, NOT AT THE HOTEL. TIMING IS INDICATIVE AND BASED ON NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. IT MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIATION. ITINERARIES OF VISITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIATIONS IN CASE OF NECESSITY. FEASIBILITY OF THE EXCURSIONS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY UPON CONFIRMATION

8 Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. Excursions in

APPROX. HALF DAY EXCURSION Baroque Rome 4 HOURS

Let yourself be seduced by the charm and magnificence of Rome, the capital of Italy. Our guide will show you some of the must see sites of the city: Piazza Navona (symbol of Baroque Architecture) with the beautiful Bernini fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Colonna and Palazzo Montecitorio, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Trinità dei Monti and Piazza del Popolo. OCT 19 RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for half day excursion . Private coach for transfer hotel / meeting point with the guide . Audio system during guided tour

$48 PER PERSON

APPROX. HALF DAY EXCURSION Classic Rome 4 HOURS

Do not miss the chance to admire the most important symbols of the . Walking through the remains of the ancient Roman Forum and visiting the amazing Coliseum, you will have the feeling to go back in time! Our walking tour will continue towards Piazza Venezia to admire the unique Altare della Patria. From the terrace of the Capitol Hill you will enjoy the spectacular panoramic view on the Forum surrounded by OCT the ruins of several important ancient government buildings of the city. The tour will end 20 in front of Marcello Theatre. RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for half day excursion . Private coach for transfer hotel / Coliseum . Entrance to Coliseum . Audio system during guided tour

$79 PER PERSON

APPROX. HALF DAY EXCURSION Vatican Museums 4 HOURS

Visit the symbol of Christianity in the world and the immense collection of Vatican Museums. Our guide will show you some of the most important masterpieces of art such as the Rooms of Raffaello, the Gallery of the Chandeliers, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Geographical Maps by ending to the marvelous Sixtine Chapel with the Michelangelo frescos. The tour will continue with the visit of Saint Peter Basilica and will OCT end in Saint Peter’s square, the expression of the genius of the greatest artists. 20 RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for half day excursion . Private coach for transfer hotel / Vatican Museums . Entrance to Vatican Museums (with Sistine Chapel) + Saint Peter Basilica

NOTES: VATICAN MUSEUMS RESERVATIONS OPEN 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE. WE SUGGEST TO BOOK WHEN RESERVATIONS OPEN, BECAUSE AVAILABILITY DECREASES FAST. PLEASE NOTE AT THE MOMENT OF BOOKING A PAIEMENT OF €4,00 PP IS REQUIRED (NOT REFUNDABLE IN CASE OF CANCELLATION). $97 PER PERSON

Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. 9 Excursions in Rome Farewell Dinner

Do not miss the opportunity to join our farewell dinner before coming back home! Share a typical Italian dinner together with your new friends!

Dinner in a restaurant like Archeologia, www.larcheologia.it or similar

RATES INCLUDE : $ OCT 143 20 Private coach for transfer hotel/restaurant and vice versa (max 3 hours) PER PERSON . 4 course dinner with ½ water + ¼ wine + 1 coffee

10 Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. Excursions in Rome

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION Sorrento & Pompei 07H30/21H00

Enjoy a beautiful excursion to Campania to discover Sorrento and Pompei. The charming village of Sorrento is a mixture of sun, sea, history and culture! Throughout this paradisiacal panorama, indented and inaccessible coasts weave their colors with those of small and hidden beaches, creating unique and enthralling scenery. The roughest areas are now made up of a series of terraces sloping down towards the sea, used for the OCT cultivation of citrus, olive trees and vines. These gardens give off heady scents of oranges, 21 lemons and orange-blossoms. Enjoy your free time in Sorrento to explore the village and taste local products for lunch. Do not miss to try the famous Limoncello, a local digestive made of lemons, alcohol, water, and sugar. In the afternoon, we will visit the enchanting archeological area of , the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 B.C. It still offers a window into the quotidian life of classical antiquity.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking assistant for full day excursion . Private coach . Guide at disposal for $124 half day guided tour of Pompei archeological area (approx. 2 hours) . Entrance in Pompeii PER PERSON archeological area . Audio system during guided tour

APPROX. HALF DAY EXCURSION TO Villa D’Este in Tivoli 08H30/12H30

Do not miss the chance to visit Tivoli, a small town in the South-East region of Rome, famous for the “salubrious of the air” and for being in easy reach of water. Admire Villa d’Este, a 16th century villa, and its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance garden. The villa is famous for its incredible fountains and water features.

OCT RATES INCLUDE : 21 English speaking guide for half day excursion . Private coach . Entrance at Villa d’Este . Audio system during guided tour

$87 PER PERSON

IMPORTANT NOTES: ENTRANCE TO COLISEUM AND VATICAN MUSEUMS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY UPON CONFIRMATION. TIMING IS INDICATIVE AND BASED ON NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. IT MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIATION. ITINERARIES OF VISITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIATIONS IN CASE OF NECESSITY. FEASIBILITY OF THE EXCURSIONS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY UPON CONFIRMATION. CLIENTS MAY BE DIVIDED IN MORE ROOMS DURING FAREWELL DINNER. TYPE OF RESTAURANT AND LOCATION ARE INDICATIVE.

Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. 11 Excursions in the Region

APPROX. HALF DAY EXCURSION Taormina City Tour 09H00/12H00

Discover Taormina 'the Mediterranean Pearl', which is sited on a natural terrace sheer above the sea. You will have the chance to explore the pretty resort town claimed by many to be the most beautiful place in . You will start a walking tour with a chance to admire the ruins of the Roman Odeon, a small Imperial Age theatre, the 15th century Corvaja Palace and the 17th century church of Santa Caterina. From here you will walk to th rd OCT the Greek Theatre. Begun by the Greeks in the 4 -3 century BC, the theatre was enlarged 23 by the Romans some centuries later and is now a close second to nearby Syracuse in terms of importance and size. Breathtaking view from the top! Lunch is not included.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for half day excursion . Entrance at the Greek Theater . Audio system during guided tour $57 PER PERSON

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO 09H00/17H00

Do not miss to explore the highest active volcano in Europe and UNESCO World Heritage. Through the centuries, its eruptions have shaped the volcano’s slopes, designing unique landscapes of lava and ice. The area is now an enormous nature reserve, full of walkable trails. You will pass the villages of Santa Venerina and Zafferana, Etnea as well as a memorable landscape of orchards, vineyards, woods, hardened lava flows and volcanic OCT cones. Reaching Rifugio Sapienza at 6,400ft. you will have a walk on the Silvestri Craters, 24 formed during the eruption of 1892, and see the 1983 and 2002 lava flows. During the excursion, you will taste typical Etna products such as honey and oil. You will also visit a vineyard where you will taste Etna’s wine. Lunch and dinner are not included.

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private Coach . Visit and wine tasting (2/3 types of wines + small assortment of salty items) in an Etna’s vineyard . Local Product tasting in an Etna farm . Audio system during guided tour $137 PER PERSON

Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. Excursions in the Taormina Region

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO Syracuse 08H30/18H30

Do not miss the chance to discover Syracuse, home of Archimedes and Dionysius the Great, one of the most beautiful cities of the Greek world. Still today the echoes of its ancient grandeur reverberate from the streets, churches and monuments, corroborating its religious and cultural importance. Made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, the city conserves ancient vestiges in every niche and corner, from Classical testimonies OCT to Baroque splendors, all within a landscape of enchanting beauty. Your visit will start 25 from the Neapolis archaeological park, the most characteristic part of the old Greek city wich includes Hieron's Altar, the Ear of Dionysius, the Cordari cave, the Greek Theatre, the Roman Ampitheatre. From here the tour will continue to the little Ortygia Island, the oldest part of the city, with the remains of Greek constructions, such as the Doric Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Athena, now part of the Baroque cathedral of Syracuse. From piazza Duomo we will walk to the Fontana Aretusa (Arethusa Fountain), which is a spring bubbling from a grotto, described in antiquity by Pindar and Virgil. Do not miss a sweet break during your free time to taste typical cookies and cakes such as Sicilian Cannoli or $115 almond paste. Lunch and dinner are not included. PER PERSON RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private coach . Entrance at Neapolis archaeological park . Audio system during guided tour

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO : + Volcano 07H15/19H00

Discover Aeolian Islands, one of the 51 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy. The Archipelago of the Aeolian Islands consist of seven exquisite islands off the coast of Sicily - Lipari, Panarea, Vulcano, Stromboli, Salina, Alicudi and Filicudi. During the excursion, you will have the chance to see Lipari and the volcano. From , you will take the boat and enjoy the beautiful panorama. Your first stop will be Lipari, the largest OCT island in the chain. You will see the Castle, which stands out on the island’s eastern bay 26 in between its best docks, Marina Lunga and Marina Corta. There is also a marvelous Greek acropolis and a Norman cathedral. During your free time, we suggest you to visit the Archaeological Museum. In the afternoon, the visit will continue to the volcano, which according to Greek mythology was the location of the blacksmiths of Hephaestus, the god of fire, metal work and the fine arts. It is possible to observe numerous volcanic phenomenons here, from smoke clouds, vapor spouts (at both the volcano’s mouth and under the sea) and sulphuric mud holes known for their therapeutic properties. Lunch and dinner not included $ 164 RATES INCLUDE : PER PERSON English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private coach . Line boat for Milazzo/Lipari/ Vulcano/Milazzo . Audio system during guided tour

Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. Excursions in the Taormina Region

APPROX. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO + Cyclops Riviera 08H30/18H00

Take the chance to see the heart of Catania and the charming Cyclops Riviera. In the morning, you will have a walking tour of Catania. With your guide, you will have the chance to admire the Cathedral, dedicated to St. Agatha, the patron saint of Catania, founded in 1094 and rebuilt after the earthquakes wich took place in 1169 and 1693. The visit will continue with, the City Hall, via Crociferi (a street lined with fine Baroque OCT churches), via Etnea, the city's main street where we will see Piazza Università, the 27 Baroque church of Collegiata, Piazza Stesicoro with the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre and a monument to Vincenzo Bellini. During your free time in Catania, why not visit the beautiful Public Garden Villa Bellini? Your visit to Catania will be also the opportunity to taste a typical Sicilian granita with brioche. In the afternoon, the excursion will continue to Acicastello. This little town takes its name from the castle of volcanic stone from where there is a fine view of the island of the Cyclops, basalt formations of huge dimensions which according to Homer were thrown by Polyphemus against Ulysses' ship. From Acicastello, your next stop will be Acireale passing Acitrezza, a pleasant fishing village $ made famous by Giovanni Verga in his novel "I Malavoglia". In Acireale we will admire 96 the magnificent Baroque façades of the Town Hall, the cathedral and the church of S. PER PERSON Sebastiano. Lunch and dinner not included

RATES INCLUDE : English speaking guide for full day excursion . Private coach . 1 Sicilian granita with brioche . Audio system during guided tour

APPROX. HALF DAY Godfather EXCURSION 09H00/13H00

Do not miss to visit the real-life locations in those iconic scenes from "The Godfather". Your first stop will be , a village charmingly situated on a saddle between two hills. In a 19th century house at the entrance to the village is the Bar Vitelli with a collection of photographs taken when Francis F. Coppola shot some scenes of his Godfather. Stop for a refreshing lemon granita with zibibbo wine before you walk to the church of S. Nicola di OCT Bari, usually known as S. Lucia, which appears in the Godfather I, and to the crypt of the 28 Capuchin friars which preserves some mummified bodies of citizens of noble birth who lived here in the 18th and 19th century. Your next visit will be to Forza d'Agrò, a charming little medieval village overlooking the Arab Norman castle of Cape Sant’Alessio and the Ionian coastline towards and the Straits of Messina. From the piazza a lane leads to the Chiesa Madre (Cathedral) over and over again taken by Francis Coppola in his Godfathers. Lunch not included

RATES INCLUDE : $88 English speaking guide for half day excursion . Private coach . 1 lemon granita with PER PERSON zibibbo . Audio system during guided tour

IMPORTANT NOTES: FEASIBILITY OF THE EXCURSION TO AEOLIANS ISLANDS DEPENDS ON THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. TIMING IS INDICATIVE AND BASED ON NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. IT MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIATION. ITINERARIES OF VISITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIATIONS IN CASE OF NECESSITY. FEASIBILITY OF THE EXCURSIONS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY UPON CONFIRMATION

14 Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. Calendar

OCTOBER 2017 S M T W T F S

VICENZA VICENZA VICENZA VICENZA VICENZA VICENZA VICENZA REGION 1 REGION 2 REGION 3 REGION 4 REGION 5 REGION 6 REGION 7 Arrival Group Arrival Group Half Day (AM) Full Day VENICE Full Day At leisure Full Day Part 1 Part 2 TOUR OF + LAGOON BASSANO DEL VERONA VICENZA ISLANDS : GRAPPA MURANO + MAROSTICA + BURANO

VICENZA VICENZA VICENZA VICENZA VICENZA TUSCANY TUSCANY REGION 8 REGION 9 REGION 10 REGION 11 REGION 12 REGION 13 REGION 14 Full Day Full Day Full Day At leisure At leisure Full Day Full Day PADUA GARDA LAKE TREVISO FLORENCE PISA + LUCCA + CITTADELLA + ROAD OF PROSECCO

TUSCANY TUSCANY TUSCANY TUSCANY ROME ROME ROME REGION 15 REGION 16 REGION 17 REGION 18 19 20 21 Half Day Full Day Full Day Full Day Full Day Full Day Half Day (PM) CLASSIC ROME SORRENTO CINQUE TERRE CHIANTI AREA SIENA VOLTERRA BAROQUE ROME + Half Day VATI- POMPEI + MONTERIG- + SAN CAN MUSEUM OR Half Day (AM) GIONI GIMIGNANO + FAREWELL VILLA D’ESTE DINNER TIVOLI

ROME TAORMINA TAORMINA TAORMINA TAORMINA TAORMINA TAORMINA 22 REGION 23 REGION 24 REGION 25 REGION 26 REGION 27 REGION 28 Flight to Canada Half Day (AM) Full Day Full Day Full Day Full Day Half Day (AM) OR Flight to TAORMINA ETNA SYRACUSE AEOLIANS CATANIA GODFATHER Catania Sicily ISLANDS : + CYCLOPS EXCURSION LIPARI + RIVIERA VOLCANO

TAORMINA REGION 29 30 31 Flight to Canada or Flight to Rome for overnight

Rates are in CAD $, per person and based on a minimum of 30 pax. Once booked, tours are non-changeable and non-refundable. 15