2021 COLLECTION Corvara in Badia Merano Madonna Cortina di Campiglio D'Ampezzo Conegliano Stresa Como Iseo Udine Treviso Vicenza Verona Koper Piran Cremona Mantua Padua Opatja Rovinj Monforte D'Alba Parma Pula Modena Rapallo Portono Rimini Monterosso Zadar Sanremo Pesaro Split Urbino Sibenik Pisa Radda in Chianti Siena Cortona Dubrovnik Montepulciano Perugia Hvar Ascoli Piceno Cetona Assisi Città della Pieve Pescara Vasto Sulmona Vieste Foggia La Maddalena Castelsardo Golfo degli Aranci Caserta Sedini Olbia Polignano a Mare Sassari Maiori Sorrento Amal Matera Brindisi Positano Capri Lecce Maratea Oristano Gallipoli Cosenza Lamezia Terme Pizzo Aeolian Islands Tropea Erice Cefalù Trapani Taormina Marsala Castelbuono Linguaglossa Catania Enna Sciacca Agrigento Syracuse Ragusa Noto Porto Duoro Valley Aveiro Coimbra Fátima Montserrat Seville 2021 COLLECTION Ronda 2 donnafranca.com | 800.225.6290 Benvenuti, Welcome to Donna Franca Tours! Table of Contents: Donna Franca Tours has been setting the standard on Italian Fever customized, tailor made vacations to Italy and beyond for The Three Cultural Capitals of Italy.............p.2 over 54 years. Our vast destination knowledge and personal Sicilian Fever connections opens the doors to services and features purposely The Four Pillars of Sicily..............................p.4 overlooked by larger, cookie cutter tour companies to save time and cut on costs. We pride ourselves in delivering exceptional, Roma Eterna with the Divina Amalfi Coast...p.6 personalized vacation experiences for all walks of life. Calabrian Fever..........................................p.8 Donna Franca passed away on Jan, 08, 2020. She was founder and namesake of Donna Franca Tours and a pioneer in the travel The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies...............p.10 industry. Her innovative concept to bring clients to her country Baroque Treasures of Puglia & Basilicata...p.12 home in Tuscany to share local traditions and authentic cuisine preceded the agriturismo model. As the company’s President, I Aeolian Islands Explorer...........................p.13 will continue my mom's legacy to create innovative tailor-made vacations to Italy and beyond. Sublime Sardinia......................................p.14 A lot has changed in the world since 2020. Our goal is to assure our customers a safe, sanitary, tranquil experience. All of our partners are following strict guidelines to ensure that our valued customers are Gems of the Italian Lakes well cared for. All private chauffeur services include disposable masks, hand sanitizer, plexiglas shields, Piedmont & Alba.....................................p.16 and wipes. Vehicles are thoroughly disinfected prior to and following each service. Our hotel partners Discover Le Marche, Abruzzo are using state of the art cleaning systems and many have started contactless web check in procedures. Plus Majestic Rome.................................p.18 Our restaurants and wineries are highly sensitive to keeping their facilities clean and welcoming, and our guides follow and respect social distancing guidelines. The Pearls of the Adriatic Coast featuring Friuli – Venezia Giulia..................p.20 As the world evolves and adjusts to these new realities, Donna Franca will continue to monitor global events and keep our valued clients informed. Majestic Vistas of Tuscany and Umbria...p.22 Here are a few new practices we have implemented to enhance your vacation experience when Hidden Culinary Treasures of Tuscany.....p.23 on a Donna Franca Tours vacation: Divina Amalfi Coast Holiday....................p.24 Electronic paperless documents air tickets, hotel and transfer vouchers, rail tickets, museum entrance The Alluring Amalfi Coast.......................p.25 fees. We will still provide paper documents to you if desired. The Lady in Red......................................p.26 24/7 Customer Support Line in case of need. You are never alone on a Donna Franca Tours vacation! Captivating Croatia.................................p.28 Trip rescheduling – If world events mandate you to change your travel dates, we will happily reschedule your vacation free of charge. Majestic Portugal....................................p.30 Trip Interruption – For customers who need to return earlier while travelling, we will provide Enchanting Spain....................................p.32 assistance to coordinate your new travel dates to get you back safely and securely. General Conditions.................................p.34 New features for 2021, our vacations offer you a choice of intercity rail transportation or private car/ van services. For sightseeing venues, we include small group sightseeing where available, as well as private guide options. New destinations for 2021, Calabria, Croatia, Portugal, Sardinia and Spain! When planning your next trip to Italy and beyond, please consult our 2021 vacation packages as your personal guide to the rich variety of destinations we offer. Our programs are flexibly designed and can be personalized to your needs. Our planning and booking services are free of charge, and we are but a phone call or a click away! Sincerely, Leo Locke - President donnafranca.com | 800.225.6290 1 From $1,899 Italian Fever Land Only 9 Days, 8 Nights The Three Cultural P. P. Dbl. Occ. Capitals of Italy INCLUDED FEATURES Our new 9 days/8 nights Italian Fever itinerary for 2021 will feature the Three Cultural Capitals of w Eight nights’ accommodation in select Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice, with visits to Pompeii, Naples, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and centrally located hotels the Chianti District. Donna Franca Tours offers total flexibility in planning your vacation to Italy. Our “Italian Fever” hybrid vacation is available to groups or individuals with daily departures. w Buffet breakfast daily, hotel tax and service Travel independently at your convenience while we take care of all of the details. You can w Airport transfer by private car and driver start your vacation in either direction and personalize your vacation experience. New for 2021, w Private arrival and departure motor boat trans- pamper yourself with the services of a private car, van with English speaking driver and private fers in Venice with assistance and porterage guided sightseeing at an affordable rate. w Round trip rail station transfers by private car and driver DAY 1 | ROME w First class rail service from Rome to Florence and from Florence to Venice Arrival by private car with driver from Rome Fiumicino Airport to the selected Rome Hotel. After checking in to your centrally-located hotel, you will have ample time to unpack, relax and fresh- w Or private car, van transfers with English speak- en up prior to jump starting your visit with an independent stroll through Rome to see the Trevi ing driver service Rome to Florence and from Florence to Venice Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and many other sites of Baroque Rome. w Lunch in Pompeii DAY 2 | ROME w Typical lunch and wine tasting at a family-run Breakfast estate in Chianti After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning small group walking tour of the Vatican w Rome small group guided sightseeing includes Museums and Sistine Chapel, where you will have a chance to admire Michelangelo’s recently Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, restored frescoes. After lunch on your own, your exploration of Rome continues with an early Pompeii, and Naples afternoon small group walking tour of Ancient and Imperial Rome, highlighting the Arch of w Florence small group guided sightseeing Constantine, Trajan’s Column, the Roman and Imperial Forums and an interior visit to the includes Michelangelo’s “David” Colosseum with skip the line access. Afternoon at leisure. w Full day excursion to Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti and Pisa with lunch at a wine estate DAY 3 | ROME – POMPEII – NAPLES – ROME Breakfast and Lunch w Venice small group guided sightseeing includes After buffet breakfast at the hotel, depart on a small group van tour of Pompeii and Naples. The St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge’s Palace first stop will be in Pompeii for a guided tour of the excavation site. This once-thriving ancient w Private sightseeing included with our private car, Roman seaside resort was buried under molten ash during the 79 AD eruption of nearby Mt. van and driver option Vesuvius. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue on to Naples for a guided panoramic tour of this vibrant city. Late afternoon return to Rome. DAY 4 | ROME – FLORENCE Breakfast Enjoy a leisurely buffet breakfast at the hotel before transferring by private car with driver to Rome’s Termini Rail Station to board a first class train to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, transfer by private car with driver to your centrally-located hotel for check-in. A private car, van transfer option between cities is also available. Balance of the day is open to leisurely explore Florence, long considered the Cradle of the Renaissance. 2 donnafranca.com | 800.225.6290 Our Hotels Rome Premium Package Romanico Palace, Veneto Palace First Class Package Quirinale, Empire Palace Deluxe Package Barocco, Donna Camilla Savelli or similar Florence Premium Package Loggiato dei Serviti, Rapallo First Class Package Cellai, Rivoli Deluxe Package Degli Orafi, Berchiellii or similar Venice Premium Package Da Bruno, Santa Chiara First Class Package Bonvecchiati, Ca’ Nigra Deluxe Package Palazzo Giovanelli, Locanda Vivaldi or similar Our Rates Pricing Per Person, based on Double Occupancy Party Premium First Class Deluxe Size Rail Option Rail Option Rail Option 2 $2,299.00 $2,599.00 $2,699.00 4 $2,099.00 $2,449.00 $2,549.00 DAY 5 | FLORENCE 6 $1,979.00 $2,349.00 $2,499.00 Breakfast After buffet breakfast at the hotel, participate in a small group guided tour designed to introduce 8 $1,899.00 $2,299.00 $2,399.00 you to the genius of the Italian Renaissance. Start at the Accademia to admire Michelangelo’s Single $750.00 $1,100.00 $1,180.00 imposing statue of “David” with skip the line access. Continue on to the main Cathedral of Suppl. Santa Maria del Fiore, crowned by Brunelleschi’s great dome and flanked by Giotto’s sleek bell Validity: Nov.