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Group travel to since 1985 World Expo Milano 2015

1. May - 31. October 2015

Extraordinary Gadis has been active in Milan and unique... and the Lombardy region for many years: our offi ce in Baveno This is how Expo Milano will introduce itself from 1 is just 1 hour drive from the Expo and we are taking the necessary May to 31 October 2015. steps in terms of allotments and And it will indeed be a Universal Exhibition with en- ticketing. To keep yourself up to date, please visit gadis.it/expo . tirely innovative characteristics. Not only a collection of exhibits, but more an intense process of participa- tion that will actively involve www.gadis.it/expo the interested parties – the or- more info ganiser country, participating nations, international organisations, civil society, visitors, partners, scientifi c and International eco- nomic communities – to focus on one central theme for the fate of humanity:

„Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life“

2 Contacts: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Milan: Art, , architecture, the dolce vita and Leonardo da Vinci... Milan is Italy‘s second largest city and the capital of Highlights of Milan the Lombardy region. The metropolis enchants visi- • The Piazza del Duomo and the Duomo di Milano tors with its striking fl air that truly brings the spirit of (Milan ), the most important work of Go- the dolce vita to life. Between the famous cathed- thic architecture in Italy. ral and La Scala house wind streets and alleys • The sumptuous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shop- that are steeped in history and teeming with smart ping mall with its elegant shops and cafés, which restaurants, intimate bars and fashionable shops. is right next to the Piazza del Duomo. • La Scala, one of the most famous opera houses in Many of the world‘s most recognised fashion labels the world, and its adjoining . were founded here, including Valentino, Gucci, Ver- • Two of Italy‘s foremost art galleries, the Pinacoteca sace, Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. Nowhere Ambrosiana and the Pinacoteca di Brera, which is else in the world can you combine a city break with home to one of Italy‘s most important art collec- an extended trip as perfectly as you can in tions and second only to the Uffi zi Gallery in Flo- Milan. rence. • Sempione park and the Castello Sforzesco, a ma- The city‘s modern architecture is no less impressive gnifi cent fortress in its grounds. Particular high- and important: Entire neighbourhoods have been lights here are the room frescoed by Leonardo transformed and in a few years‘ time Milan‘s skyline von Da Vinci and Michelangelo‘s Pieta Rondani- will have changed completely. ni, a marble sculpture that he worked on until his death in 1564. The dynamic dolce vita of Milan even extends to fi ne • The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which hou- dining: The city is the birthplace of numerous trends ses The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci. that have been exported all over , and its ris- • Via Montenapoleone, Italy‘s most fashionable toranti compete to off er both locals and tourists the street for luxury shopping and browsing luxury very latest culinary innovations. goods.

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Discover and experience the Expo 2015 in Milan! From May 1 to October 31 2015, Milan will be the focus of world’s attention because of Expo 2015. It will be a unique opportunity to “visit” the excellent products from 140 countries gathered in a single place but you can also enjoy a city with the highest level of excellence, from fashion to culture, from food to entertainment.

We have chosen some sites for you, both in the centre and in the outskirts of Milan, to create a short but intense Itinerary that will take you from the Duomo to the Castello Sforzesco, to La Scala and to the Galleria, the home of chic Milan. Coach tour packages 3 Nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the Milan area 1 half-day tour of Milan (approx. 3 hours) 1 entry to the „Teatro alla Scala“ Museum 1 set of headphones for Cathedral tour 1 ticket to EXPO (without tour guide)

From € 209 with 4 Hotel on the outskirts of Milan (Min. 25 Pax) From € 339 with 4 Hotel in Milan (Min. 25 Pax)

Flight packages Assistance from 1 local tour guide for the trip from Milan airport to the hotel 1 transfer from Malpensa to a hotel in or around Milan 3 nights B&B in a 4 hotel in Milan 1 full day coach hire for tour of Milan (8 hours) 1 half-day tour of Milan (approx. 3 hours) 1 entry to the „Teatro Alla Scala“ admission 1 set of headphones for Cathedral tour 1 Transfer from Hotel to EXPO and back 1 ticket to EXPO (without tour guide) 1 transfer from hotel in Milan to Milan airport

From € 209 with 4 Hotel outskirts of Milan (Min. 25 Pax) From € 407 with 4 Hotel in Milan (Min. 25 Pax)

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Day 1 - Arrival and check-in at a 4 Hotel in Milan. Free dinner or available at the hotel for an additional fee.

Day 2 - After a hearty breakfast, meet your guide near the Sforzesco Castle and visit the most famous spots in the city: Castel- lo Sforzesco, the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, the Teatro alla Scala Museum. In the afternoon, free time for shopping and exploring. Free dinner or available at the hotel for an additional fee.

Day 3- After breakfast, full day excursion to Expo 2015: The visitors, personally involved in thematic tours and insights into the complex world of food, have the opportunity to take a real trip around the world through the fl avours and traditions of the peoples of the Earth. Free dinner or available at the hotel for an additional fee.

Day 4 - Hearty breakfast and departure. See you soon, Milan!

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Hotel Crowne Plaza 4 - San Donato Milanese (Milano area) This good 4hotel is located near Milan Linate airport and is only 7 km outside the city centre, which can be easily reached with public transport. All of the 436 rooms (Standard, Executive and Suite) have air conditioning, wi-fi and satellite TV. The hotel off ers two restaurants. The hotel bar is the perfect place to relax with a drink. The hotel also has a fi tness and wellness centre. Public transportation The San Donato stop on metro line 3 (yellow) is 1 km away from the hotel. The train calls at eight stops before reaching Piazza del Duomo. There is the option to use a private shuttle to reach the metro stops at certain times. Guests can also use the suburban railway service to reach the city: The station for the S1 line is 350 m away from the hotel and the train calls at four stops before reaching Piazza della Repubblica.

Hotel Radisson Blu 4 - Milan This good 4 Hotel lies in a very quiet business district, close to Viale Certosa and Corso Sempione. It is a good starting point to discover and explore the city. All the 250 rooms have bathrooms with bath and WC, adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV and free high-speed internet access. The hotel’s own restaurant and lounge will make sure that guests have a pleasant stay. Guests can spend a relaxing time in the fi tness room, swimming pool and wellness area with heated pool, sauna and steam bath. Public Transportation To the centre: the hotel is located 50 meters from the tram line 12 into the city center (25 minutes to reach “Duomo”) and 500m from the „Villapizzone“ train-station Line S5, which leads to “Lancetti” in 1 stop and to “Garibaldi” in 2 stops. To the Expo: from the “Villapizzone” train-station, take Line S5 and S6 (direction Novara or Saronno) which lead to the Expo Area in 2 stops (10 minutes).

6 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Hotel Best Western Galles 4 - Milan This 4 hotel is situated in a central location, overlooking Corso Buenos Aires, one of Milan’s main shopping streets, in a historical 19th-century palazzo in the heart of the city. It is an ideal starting point to easily explore and experience the city of Milan and everything it has to off er, even on foot. Start off your day in the best of ways with the buff et breakfast in the restaurant that aff ords a marvellous bird‘s eye view of Milan, in addition to a rich variety of delicacies. The hotel also off ers its guests a restaurant whose cuisine blends tradition with innovation and creativity. The wellness area with indoor swimming pool off ers a relaxing ambience for hours of relax. The hotel bar invites you to relax with a drink. The hotel‘s services include a smoking room, a garage, bicycle rental and a free Internet point. It has 201 soundproofed rooms all with en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Public transportation The hotel is located near the „Lima“ metro station, red line, „MM1“, connecting you directly to the city‘s two exhibition complexes (Fiera Milanocity as well as “Rho-Pero”). And it is only a few minutes‘ walk from the main railway station.

Hotel Carlton Baglioni 5 - Milan The 5 hotel is located in the heart of Milan, directly on Via della Spiga, the city‘s most famous shopping street and just a stone‘s throw from Via Montenapoleone, the Cathedral and La Scala. An excellent starting point to explore the versatile metropolis and to immerse yourself in its atmosphere. All 80 soundproofed, elegantly furnished rooms and suites have en suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV and WLAN Internet access. The hotel‘s Restaurant Baretto al Baglioni serves modern Italian cuisine and, like the hotel‘s Caff è Baglioni, it is a popular meeting place of the Italian and international jet set. The other amenities that the hotel off ers its guests include a with a range of wellness and beauty treatments. An on-site car park complements the off er of the house. Public transportation To the Centre: when you leave the hotel, turn right into Corso Venezia and follow the road 350 m until you reach Piazza Babila. From there you can take metro red line #1. The „Duomo“ metro stop at Duomo Square is the second stop after a 5-minute journey. To the Expo: when you leave the hotel, turn right into Corso Venezia and follow the road 350 m until you reach Piazza Babila. From there you can take metro red line #1. You will reach the „Rho Fiera“/Expo stop after 17 stops. The journey lasts about 30 minutes.

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Hotel Melia 5 - Milan Not far from the MiCo conference congress, San Siro stadium, and the Rho Exhibition Centre, this 5hotel lies in a residential area with many shops, theatres, cinemas and sports centres, and is, therefore, perfect both for business travellers, and tourists. All 288 rooms, including 6 suites, have en suite bathroom, satellite TV, mini bar and safe. Start off your day in the best of ways with the hotel‘s rich buff et breakfast. At lunch and dinner the Alcena Restaurant delights its guests with Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. A well-equipped fi tness centre, 13 conference halls and WLAN Internet access are also available. The hotel wellness area aff ords moments of relax, while the bar in the lobby area invites you to linger over a drink. Public transportation To the Centre: the hotel is located only 300 metres from the „Lotto“ metro station on red line #1. From here you can reach the „Duomo“ metro station at Duomo Square in about 15 minutes, after 8 stops. To the Expo: the hotel is located only 300 metres from the „Lotto“ metro station on red line #1. From here you can reach the „Rho Fiera-Expo“ metro stop in about 20-minutes, after 8 stops.

Hotel Raff aello 4 - Milan Hotel Raff aello is a 4 hotel located in a residential area of Milan, half way between the exhibition centre Fieramilano di Rho-Pero and Fieramilanocity. Its excellent transportation connections make it a good starting point to the city centre with all its attractions to explore. All 121 rooms and 5 junior suites have air conditioning, smoke detectors, satellite TV and pay TV, radio, direct-dial phone, mini-bar, hair dryer, safe and WLAN Internet connection. Start off your day in the best of ways with the hotel‘s buff et breakfast. It also has a restaurant, just 50 metres from the hotel, to delight the palates of our guests. A bar, a fi tness room, 4 meeting rooms, a car park and an Internet point complete the range of services. Public transportation Direction City Centre: the hotel is opposite the stop of lines #14 and #19, to the city centre Direction Rho Fiera/Expo 2015: bus line #69 (bus stop 100 m from the hotel), 5 stops away to the „Uruguay“ metro station (red line). From there take the metro to Rho Fiera/Expo.

8 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Hotel Four Points Sheraton 4 - Milan This 4 no-smoking hotel is located in the centre of the city close to the main railway station and not far from the Cathedral, La Scala and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery. All 254 soundproofed rooms have air conditioning, satellite television, direct-dial phone, radio, mini-bar and Internet access. The hotel‘s restaurant will delight you with Italian cuisine, while at the lounge bar you can treat yourself to a buff et of hot and cold drinks, croissants, and other snacks. A fi tness centre completes the hotel‘s services. Public transportation To the Centre: the hotel is located just 500 metres from the main railway station with metro connection. Keep left when you exit the hotel and turn left again on Via Pirelli. Follow the street up to Stazione Centrale (main railway station). The „Duomo“ metro station at Duomo Square is about 10 minutes away after 4 stops on metro yellow line #3 in the direction of San Donato. To the Expo: the hotel is located just 500 metres from the main railway station with metro connection. Keep left when you exit the hotel and turn left again on Via Pirelli. Follow the street up to Stazione Centrale (main railway station). The „Duomo“ metro station at Duomo Square is about 10 minutes away after 4 stops on metro yellow line #3 in the direction of San Donato. Take the metro red line #1 in the direction of Rho Fiera-Expo. Rho Fiera-Expo is about 35 minutes away, after 16 stops.

Area Expo

Hotel Radisson Blu

Hotel Raff aello

Hotel Four Points Sheraton Hotel Galles BW Hotel Melià

Hotel Carlton Baglioni

Milano Linate

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World Expo and Lake Como: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life

The splendour of Lake Como and the harmonious beauty of Villa Carlotta and its gardens. A corner of Lombardy, not far from the World Expo 2015 in Milan, where you can recharge your body with energy and your eyes with wonder. A day dedicated to the Expo to discover new technologies for handing down our beautiful world to future generations. Tour includes 3 Nights HB with large breakfast in our 4 Hotel in the Merone area 1 Aperitif in an old mill, near the Hotel 1 dinner of Brianza specialities, included in the half board 1 EXPO ticket (without guide) 1 full day guided tour of Como & Villa Carlotta 1 ticket for Villa Carlotta

Package price per person, 4 days From € 277 (Min. 25 Pax)

10 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Hotel Il Corazziere 4 - Merone (Lake Como area)

This 4hotel is located in Merone, in an ideal position to reach Lake Como (15 km), Lecco (18 km), and Milan (49 km). The Hotel attaches great importance to ecological sustainability and environmental compatibility. The water wheel of the adjacent old mill can generate up to 70% of the energy used by the facility. Located on the banks of the river Lambro, it is surrounded by a spacious park and hosted in two buildings. The 72 rooms have satellite television, safe, air conditioning, heating, hair-dryer, direct dial telephone, Internet access, iron and ironing board (on request), trouser press, and mini-bar. Some of the rooms have a small private terrace overlooking the gardens of the complex. A rich breakfast buff et featuring a wide variety of locally grown products is served daily. A bar, fi tness room, relaxation area with sauna and sensation showers and a large car park for cars and buses are at the disposal of all guests. The restaurant located just a few steps away from the hotel is renowned throughout the entire region.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival and check-in at a 4 hotel in the Merone area for 3 nights HB. An aperitif in the ancient water mill near the hotel before dinner: a fascinating step back in time.

Day 2 - After a hearty breakfast we leave for Milan and personalised tour of the world EXPO 2015. Return to the hotel late in the evening for dinner.

Day 3 - Breakfast and a guided tour of the city of Como in the morning. This itinerary shows you the medieval walls, Romanesque and Baroque monuments, the picturesque Piazza del Duomo with the Broletto and the stunning cathedral, the neoclassical theatre, the rationalist „Palazzo Terragni“, Piazza Volta and allows you to walk the ancient streets of the historic centre . In the afternoon we will visit Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo, a place of rare beauty: here nature and man‘s masterpieces coexist harmoniously in 70,000 square metres of gardens and . Return to the hotel for a dinner of typical Brianza dishes.

Day 4 - After breakfast, departure.

12 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Lake Maggiore, a stone’s throw away from the World Expo!

Discover the World Expo 2015 in Mailand and the strategies for preserving the future of our planet. Apply your knowledge in practice, visiting one on the most typical production facilities of the Ossola valley, where innovation and tradition meet together to grant us genuine products, rich in taste and quality. To combine beautiful scenery with culture, we also off er two combination packages with a 4 hotel and a good 3 hotel on Lake Maggiore, and one of the most popular excursions in the area: A visit to the gardens of Isola Bella and Villa , two of the fi nest examples of artistic Italian gardens; A visit to Lake Orta, the most romantic lake in Italy; A trip on the Centovalli railway with enchanting views of the Val d’Ossola, where guests can discover the local culinary traditions.

Tour includes - 4 days in a 4 Hotel 3 Nights half-board in a 4 hotel in Meina, on Lake Maggiore 1 welcome cocktail 1 ticket to EXPO (without tour guide) 1 full day tour guide for the trip to Isola Bella & Lake Orta 1 return boat trip on a private charter to Isola Bella 1 ticket to the Palazzo at Isola Bella, and gardens 1 boat trip on Lake Orta 1 tasting of local cheeses and charcuterie, including , and sampling of Toma del Mottarone • Toma di Crodo • Toma della Valsesia • Grana Padano • bread with delicious Gorgonzola • Lardo di Colonnata (back-fat) with homemade grissini • Typical local salami • Pancetta Ossolana • local wine • Crodo mineral water.

Package price per person, 4 days From € 263 (Min. 25 Pax)

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Tour includes – 5 days in a 3 Hotel

4 Nights HB in a 3 hotel on Lake Maggiore shore 1 Welcome cocktail 1 Entrance to World EXPO 2015 (w/o guide) 1 Full day guided tour for the excursion Centovalli “100 valleys” train and tasting of Ossola valley typical products 1 Centovalli train fare Locarno-Domossola 1 Visit of a production facility and tasting of typical products of the Ossola valley: typical bacon with rye bread • mortadella salami with rye bread • ham & typical cheese • Piedmont’s vegetarian appetizers • fruit in a spiced wine syrup • dessert • typical Ossola valley • local spring water 1 Full day tour guide for the excursion to the Borromean Islands and to the gardens of Villa Taranto 1 Boat transfer to the Borromeo Islands (Bella and Pescatori) 1 Entrance to the Borromeo palace and gardens (Bella island) 1 Entrance to the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto

Package price per person, 5 days from € 314 (Min. 25 Pax)

14 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia 4-day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival at 4 hotel on Meina, overlooking Lake Maggiore, welcome cocktail and 3 nights half-board accommodation.

Day 2 – After breakfast, to Milan and individual visit to EXPO, an exciting extravaganza all about the future of our planet!

Day 3 – After breakfast, trip to Stresa. Private boat charter to Isola Bella. Guided tour of Palazzo Borromeo and the gardens. Return trip on boat, and coach transfer to Lake Orta. From Pettenasco there is a boat trip to discover the Orta area, a testimony to the past with its beautiful buildings, Baroque churches and historic towers. On their return to the hotel, guests can sample some typical local produce: cheese and cured meats from the nearby valleys, paired with fi ne wines. Good health!

Day 4 - Breakfast and a fi nal photo opportunity in the relaxing setting of Lake Maggiore, before setting off on the journey home.

5-day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival at the hotel on Lake Maggiore, welcome cocktail and accommodation for 4 nights with half board.

Day 2 – After breakfast guided tour of the Borromean Islands (Bella island including Borromeo Palace and Pescatori island). In the afternoon visit the gardens of Villa Taranto. Visitors will discover a lush fl ower garden with various species of plants and unique tropical plants.

Day 3 – After breakfast, bus ride to Milan and individual visit of the World EXPO 2015. A Firework of emotions, addressed to the future of our planet!

Day 4 – After breakfast bus ride along the Lake shore to Locarno. While Locarno stands out with its impressive town houses, arcades and the beautiful waterfront, the ride with the Centovalli Train has fascinating views ready for you. You will drive by deep gorges, waterfalls and vineyards, the route over 80 the medieval Domodossola, where narrow streets invite you to linger. On the way back to the hotel, stop for a visit to the production facilities and the attached museum, with old tools and utensils of the culinary tradition of the Val d‘Ossola (Ossola Valley). A savoury tasting of typical products from the Ossola valley is of course a must!

Day 5 – After breakfast, return trip. See you lake Maggiore!

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World Expo 2015 and Liguria a full of excitement!

After visiting the most important European event in 2015 in Milan, treat yourself to a holiday full of beauty, history and taste in Liguria. Discover , birthplace of Christopher Columbus, with one of the largest historic centers in Europe. Enjoy it while walking along the picturesque “caruggi” and tasting the “Farinata”, a local street food. Take advantage of a visit by boat to the exclusive Portofi no, pearl of the Gulf of Tigullio, and a favourite destination for the international jet set. An unforgettable tour! Tour includes 3 nights HB in a 4Hotel near Genoa 1 full day guided visit to Genoa and Portofi no 1 tasting of local “street food” 1 return boat transfer Rapallo - Portofi no 1 full day World EXPO ticket (Milan)

Package price per person, 4 days from € 235 (Min. 25 Pax)

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Day 1 – Arrival at the hotel for 3 nights HB near Genoa.

Day 2 – After breakfast, transfer to Milan and full-day visit to the World Expo2015: Visitors, involved in thematic routes, have the opportunity to make a real “fl avour and traditions“ trip around the world. Return to the hotel and dinner.

Day 3 – Half day dedicated to Genoa, a beautiful medieval city. Enjoy a stroll through the famous „caruggi“ crossing like a net the whole historic center. While having a Farinata, a „must-to-have“ local-style chickpea fl our and olive oil snack, baked in oven, you will get to the Porto Antico area (ancient port), redesigned by the reknown architect Renzo Piano. In the afternoon, we head to Rapallo. From this beautiful village, you can reach the exclusive Portofi no by boat. Famous fashion boutiques, quaint fi shing boats and luxury yachts off er a perfect backdrop to the colorful and typical Ligurian houses of this charming little harbor. A captivating view making you wish to visit the Riviera again, very soon!

Day 4 - Breakfast and departure. Goodbye Riviera!

Extra Tips : Possibility to extend your stay by 1-2 nights, in order to visit the Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. A full of contrasts, fascinating landscape to be explored on foot, by boat or by train. A combination of traditions, after centuries of harmonious interaction between man and nature.

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Discover Piedmont and the Cinque Terre Region The northwest of Italy is one of the most fascinating regions in the country, fi lled with history and tradition, marked by striking scenery and picturesque villages. Explore the inspiring city of Turin, from the regal Palazzo Madama and Palazzo Reale to the incredible old-timer cars on display at the National Automobile Museum. Head south to the fi elds and vineyards of Monferrato and try the fruity wines. Discover Genua and visit some of the fascinating sites including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, Piazza de Ferrari and the Doge’s Palace. Experience the splendor of the Italian Riviera as you visit the fi ve villages of Cinque Terre. A perfect combination with the World Expo 2015!

Tour includes 3 nights B&B in a 4Hotel in Turin, including 2 dinners 1 full day guided visit of Turin and National Automobile Museum 1 admission to the Automobile Museum 1 full day World EXPO ticket (Milan) 1 half day guided visit of the Monferrato region & winery 1 visit to a wine cellar including wine tasting & snack 1 half-day guided visit of Genoa 2 nights HB in a 4 Hotel near Genoa 1 full day guided visit to the Cinque Terre 1 admission to the Cinque Terre Park including train return ticket Package price per person, 6 days from € 389 (Min. 25 Pax)

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Day 1 - Arrival in Torino at a 4* hotel for 3 nights B&B. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 2 - After a strong espresso, full day guided excursion through the bustle of Turin. Start at the pulsing Piazza Castello, before gazing upon the imposing elegance of the Palazzo Madama; the church of San Lorenzo and the Royal Gardens off er an incredible swath of greenery. Take the afternoon to discover the exhibits at the National Automobile Museum. Overnight stay.

Day 3 - After breakfast, transfer to Milan and full-day visit to the World Expo2015: Visitor have the opportunity to make a real „fl avour and traditions“ trip around the world. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 4 - After breakfast, enter the heart of the Piedmont region. Your excursion begins in the Monferrato area, where you can fi nd excellent wines and gain rich insight into the farming practices of the region before leaving to the Italian Riviera. In the afternoon, visit of Genoa which owes its beautiful historic centre to its history as marine republic. Our tour takes us to the fi nest examples of palaces and buildings which embellish the town. Transfer to the hotel and dinner.

Day 5 - Today, visit to the villages of Cinque Terre, one of the most scenic areas in the country. It is on 15th century footpaths high above the sea, that you will explore. The extensive network of trails connecting the villages pass through olive groves and terraced vineyards, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean below. Spend today acquainting yourself with these one-of-a-kind towns, perched on the edge of land. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.

Day 6 - Your tour ends today. Goodbye Liguria!

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From Lake Garda... to the World Expo 2015 Milan!

On this trip you will discover the Lake Garda and its surroundings, but also devote a full day to the EXPO di Milano. The program, true to the motto of the Expo is based on sustainability, the region and its local products. For lunch, we go to an Agriturismo (farm) and therefore have only products of their own cultivation and from the area on the lunch table. Tour includes 4 Nights HB at our good 3 south Lake Garda 1 Welcome drink 1 Entrance to World EXPO 2015 (w/o guide) 1 Full-day escorted tour to the Valpolicella region and Verona 1 Visit to a farm in the Valpolicella region with a lunch of farm products. For each course, a suitable homemade wine is matched (3 courses including testing of 3 wines) 1 Guided city tour of Verona 1 Full-day escorted tour to Sirmione and Bardolino 1 Admission ticket to the Olive Oil Museum in Bardolino with tasting of the olive oil and other typical products Package price per person, 5 days from € 252 (min. 25 Pax)

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Day 1 – Arrival at the hotel in the Lake Garda area and check-in. Welcome drink and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 – After breakfast, early departure to the World EXPO in Milan. Return to hotel and dinner.

Day 3 – After breakfast, scenic drive through the wine region of Valpolicella. The hills to the north of Verona are known for the production of high quality wines, but there are still small, rural businesses that are not exclusively vineyards. You will visit an Agriturismo farm where wine, oil, jams, pasta, bread and much more is self-produced. A convivial lunch will not be missed there. You will taste, along with farm products, a homemade wine per course (3 courses, 3 wines). In the afternoon, you will visit Verona with a tourist guide. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 – After breakfast drive to Sirmione! Sirmione is often referred to as the pearl of Lake Garda. That’s thanks to the lively old town with many shops, restaurants and colorful ice cream bars. It is always worth a visit! Your tour leader will also show you the hidden and picturesque corners of the city. After some free time for shopping or a Cappuccino, you will reach Bardolino by bus. The resort with its surrounding hills is one of the most popular destinations on the lake. On Bardolino’s hills ripe, thanks to the lake’s mild climate, also olives from which an excellent oil is produced. During a visit at the Olive Oil Museum you can taste both olive oil and other regional delicacies: wine, grappa, bread and olive oil, cheese with balsamic vinegar, salami, and tarts. Return to the hotel and dinner.

Day 5 – Return trip after breakfast.

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From the World Expo... to Emilia-Romagna

Good food, traditional produce and 4 Superior quality

After visiting the World Expo, just 10km from Reggio Emilia and surrounded by green hills, a 4 charming hotel with spa and 18 hole course welcomes you. From here, you will head out and explore the region and its most famous specialities known all over the world. The characteristics of the land and artisan manufacturing techniques handed down for generations from father to son, mean that today we can enjoy unique products such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar from Modena. Add them to Emilia‘s famous cuisine and cured meats to fi nish the journey with fl avour! Tour includes 1 Night B&B with buff et breakfast in 4 hotel in Como or Verona area 1 Dinner at the hotel in Como or Verona area 1 Entrance to World EXPO 2015 (without guide) 2 Nights in 4 superior Hotel in Reggio Emilia area with buff et breakfast 1 Dinner at the Hotel, Reggio Emilia area 1 Full-day guided tour of Modena and 1 Visit to a cheese factory with Parmesan cheese and Lambrusco tasting 1 Admittance to a balsamic vinegar factory with abundant tasting of regional products 1 Dinner in a historical premises in Bologna, drinks included

Package price per person, 4 days from € 237 (Min. 25 Pax)

22 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Itinerary Balsamic cream and vinegar pearls (Tasted with parmesan shavings or with disposable spoons) Day 1 - Departure from home and arrival at a 4hotel in the Verona or Como area based on the Ciotta with 5 homemade tortelloni and maccheroni al traveller‘s needs. Time to settle into the rooms and pettine (with balsamic vinegar) have dinner at the Hotel. Ricotta cheese and Amaretti biscuits. Day 2 - After breakfast departure for Milan with a full day at the World Expo. In the late afternoon Graspa Lambrusco red wine. departure for our hotel in Reggio Emilia area. Drive to Modena, an ancient town, nowadays Time to settle into the rooms and have dinner at better known as „the capital of engines“, since the hotel‘s restaurant. the factories of the most famous Italian sport car makers (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati etc.) are or Day 3 - After breakfast full-day guided tour were located in the area. of the region. Visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano Continue on to Bologna, known for its towers and (Parmesan cheese) factory to see the entire long arcades. After a guided tour of the city, dinner production process from the arrival of fresh milk in a typical restaurant in a historic building in the to the fi nal aged cheese! To fi nish, a little taster centre of Bologna, overlooking the most beautiful accompanied by a glass of Lambrusco. The tour square in the city. continues at the Balsamic Vinegar Bank, with a Crescente, potato bread, a rich platter of cold visit to the balsamic vinegar factory and tasting of cuts and a typical fi rst course. All washed down local products: with Lambrusco, the most famous local wine. Return to hotel for overnight stay. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO aged 12 to 25 years Day 4 - After breakfast, time to go home but with a great desire to return. Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (PGI) onion and pepper sauce with vinegar, fruit vinegar, pear vinegar, cherry vinegar,black cherry vinegar, orange vinegar, etc.

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World Expo, design and culture: Milan, and Florence

Expo2015, to be held from May 1 to October 31, is a unique opportunity to learn about food traditions from around the world and plan a short stay in Italy with a tour that touches on some of the most beautiful Italian cities of art: Milan, city of culture, fashion and design; Venice, city on the water, so charming and romantic; Florence, with its priceless artistic treasures.

Tour includes Coach hire for 7 days, as planned Assistance in English on arrival 2 nights BB superior 3/4 hotel in the Como area 2 nights BB superior 3/4 hotel in the Treviso area 2 nights BB superior 3/4 hotel in Florence EXPO entrance (without guide) Ice cream break in Sirmione Boat tour of the Sirmione peninsula, approx. 40 min Transfer by boat to Venice, Tronchetto-San Marco and return Half day guided tour of Venice Half day guided tour of Padua Lunch in a farm in the Bologna area Half day guided tour of Lucca Snacks in a Tuscan farm Half day guided tour of Florence

Package price per person, for 7 days from € 624 (Min. 25 Pax)

24 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Itinerary splendour: the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the of Sighs. After having your fi ll of emotions and a little free time, we will Day 1 - Arrival at the airport with assistance from return to the hotel for some well-deserved relax. our English-speaking guide and a guided tour of Free dinner. Milan to discover one of the international capitals of fashion. Transfer to the Como area and check-in to a 4hotel. Dinner. Day 5 - Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, a guided tour of Padua and its historic centre. From there we will continue on to Emilia Romagna to Day 2 - After breakfast, journey by bus to Milan and savour the regional specialities on a farm in the the World Expo. The entire day is at your disposal Bologna area. We will then proceed on to Tuscany, to visit the Expo. After having immersed yourself in checking-in to a hotel in Florence. Free dinner. the future of the planet, we will return to the hotel. Free dinner. Day 6 - After breakfast at the hotel, we will leave for Lucca. A guide will accompany you to discover Day 3 - Breakfast and departure for Veneto. In its well-preserved historic centre, enclosed like the morning, a boat trip on Lake Garda to admire a jewel within its medieval walls. We will stop for Sirmione, widely considered the pearl of Lake a delicious snack on a farm just a few kilometres Garda. Before leaving the beautiful lakeside town from Lucca. The day will continue with a guided of Sirmione, we will stop for a delicious ice cream. tour of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and We will then proceed to the Treviso area. Check-in full of masterpieces: the Cathedral of Santa Maria to the hotel and free dinner. del Fiore, Santa Croce, the Uffi zi Gallery, the San Lorenzo open-air market, the Ponte Vecchio... After Day 4 - After breakfast, journey by bus to a little free time for shopping, we will return to the Tronchetto. From there we will reach the historic hotel and have dinner. centre of Venice by private boat. Our guide will be waiting for you in the stunning Piazza San Marco, Day 7 - Breakfast and transfer to the airport for ready to show you the heart of Venice in all its your return fl ight.

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The heart of Italy, from Milan to Florence and Rome

The World Expo 2015 in Milan is the perfect opportunity to visit the symbolic cities in Italy: Milan, capital of shopping and Italian produce, with a rich artistic heritage to discover: La Scala, the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Sforzesco Castle and the Cathedral. Florence, capital of the Risorgimento and a favourite destination of European nobility, thanks to enlightened princes and brilliant artists who, since the , enriched the city with churches, palaces, squares and museums. Rome, Italy’s capital and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Nearly three millennial of history to discover from Forums, early Christian basilicas, temples, Renaissance buildings, Baroque churches, dozens of museums to Michelangelo, Raphael and Caravaggio’s works of art and last but not least the Vatican City, the smallest independent state in the world. An itinerary to discover Italian delicacies, such as ham and Castelli Romani roast pork, accompanied by a good glass of wine! Tour includes Coach hire for 7 days, as planned Assistance in English on arrival 2 nights BB superior 3/4 hotel in the Como area 2 nights BB superior 3/4 hotel in Florence 2 nights BB superior 3/4 hotel in Rome EXPO entrance (without guide) Half day guided tour of Milan Half day guided tour of Parma Visit to a ham factory and cold cuts and cheese tasting with wine Half day guided tour of Florence Panoramic tour of Rome with guide (2 hours) Full day guided tour of Rome Typical Roman dinner in Frascati, near Castelli Romani

Package price per person, for 7 days from € 656 (Min. 25 Pax)

26 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at the airport with assistance from Day 5 - Breakfast and departure for Orvieto, on our English-speaking guide and a guided tour of top of an enormous cliff of tuff stone. Visit to the Milan to discover of one of the international capitals Cathedral, one of the most spectacular Italian of fashion. Transfer to the Como area and check-in Gothic buildings both because of its size and to a 4 hotel. Free dinner. because of the richness of the façade decorated with and sculptures. In the afternoon, we will reach Rome. A panoramic tour with a guide will Day 2 - After breakfast, journey by bus to Milan and give you a fi rst taste of the beauties of the eternal the World Expo. The entire day is at your disposal to city. Check-in to the hotel and free dinner. visit the Expo and learn everything about the food of the planet Earth. Return to the hotel and free dinner. Day 6 - After breakfast, the day is entirely devoted to a guided tour of Rome. Starting from the ancient city: a walk through the ages will begin in Piazza Day 3 - Breakfast and departure for Parma, Venezia with the Trajan’s Column, one of the seven destination for food lovers, to visit the beautiful wonders of Ancient Rome, the Trajan’s Forum, the historic centre. This is followed by a rich food tasting Capitoline Hill, then along the “via Sacra” that leads of the famous Parma ham, cold meats and cheese to the valley of the Roman Forum and the Coliseum. “drowned” in Lambrusco wine. We will then go to In the afternoon, we will continue through the Florence. Check-in to the hotel and free dinner. most beautiful and famous squares such as Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain, and Via Condotti Day 4 - After breakfast, tour of Florence, along and Via Veneto with the most exclusive shops in the banks of the Arno River. Strolling along the the city. The day ends with an excellent dinner in a Ponte Vecchio, in the famous Piazza della Signoria farm where you can taste real Roman cuisine in the and through the streets of the city centre you can quietness of the countryside a few miles from the discover the birthplace of the Renaissance and city. Return to the hotel. the masterpieces created by some of the greatest artists in history. Free time in the afternoon for Day 7 - Breakfast and transfer to the airport for shopping and then return to the hotel. Free dinner. your return fl ight. See you soon Italy!

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Gourmet Italy tour

Visiting the World Expo in Milan is also the perfect opportunity to tour some of the regions of northern Italy where, as well as the artistic and historical sights, you can taste diff erent local specialities and discover local crafts. A journey that uncovers the link between man and the environment, from the antiquity to the present days.

Tour includes 1 Night HB in a good 3 hotel in Como area 1 Entrance to World EXPO 2015 (w/o guide) 1 Half-day guided tour of Milan 2 Nights B&B in a good 3 hotel in the Alba-Asti area 1 Dinner at the Hotel Alba-Asti area 1 Visit to a rice mill in the Vercelli area 1 Lunch of risotto in a rice mill, drinks included 1 Dinner in a traditional Langhe restaurant with wine-tasting 1 Half-day guided tour of Genoa 1 Light lunch in Genoa, (Recco Focaccia bread and Genovese Pesto Pasta) 2 Nights HB in a good 3 hotel in Montecatini area 1 Half-day guided tour of Carrara 1 Admission ticket to the Carrara quarries 1 Half-day guided tour of Lucca 1 “Gelato” break in Lucca 1 Journey by tractor to a farm with olive oil tasting & snack of typical produce 1 Half-day tour of Bologna 1 Capuccino & Croissant break in Bologna 1 Dinner of traditional Romagna specialities, drinks included 1 Night B&B in area 1 Half-day tour of Ravenna 1 Valpolicella wine tasting with various snacks 1 Night HB in a good 3 Hotel in Verona area

Package price per person, 8 days from € 549 (Min. 25 Pax)

28 Contact us: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia Itinerary we will treat ourselves to a homemade, high- quality gelato tasting. The Itinerary also includes a short journey by tractor to an olive-press near Day 1 - Arrival at the Hotel, dinner and overnight. Montecatini, where you can taste the farm‘s produce accompanied by a glass of good wine. Day 2 - Starting from the Como area, we will fi rst Dinner at the hotel. visit Milan, the capital of Italian fashion and home of the World Expo 2015, which you can visit in Day 6 - The next stop will be Emilia-Romagna details before moving on to Piedmont, with an with a visit to Bologna to do some shopping in the overnight stay in the Laghe-Monferrato area. traditional shops in the town centre and to drink Dinner at the hotel. a good cappuccino. You will stay overnight in the Rimini area and dinner will be in a trattoria Day 3- After visiting a time-honoured rice mill serving typical home cooking. No menu would near Vercelli and try the famous “risotto”, we will be complete without Lambrusco wine and the have a typical dinner in Alba to accompany the delicious fl at unleavened bread. Salute! excellent and famous Langhe region wines. Day 7 - The last day of the tour is dedicated to Day 4 - Today we will go down to Liguria, land visiting Ravenna, known for its beautiful mosaics. of sun and sea, to visit Genoa, the birthplace of We will then continue on to Veneto, where tasting Christopher Columbus. Here, you will taste the Valpolicella wine accompanied by cold cuts “Recco focaccia bread” and “pasta with pesto”, and cheeses will bring the day to a pleasant end. a basil sauce that is famous the world over. The Dinner at the hotel. journey continues in Tuscany, with a stop over in Montecatini. Dinner at the hotel. Day 8 - After a refreshing nights sleep in the Verona area, the journey will end and it will be Day 5 - In the area, you can admire the spectacular the time to go home... with many memories of the Carrara marble quarries, the raw material chosen beautiful (and delicious) Italy! Arrivederci Italia! by major artists. After visiting the charming medieval town of Lucca, the city of 99 churches,

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Crowne Plaza 4 San Donato Milanese (Mailand Area) www.crowneplaza.it 35 Km from Expo

This luxury four-star hotel is located near Milan Linate airport and is only 7 km out- side the city centre, which can be easily reached with public transport. All of the 436 rooms (Standard, Executive and Suite) have air conditioning, wi-fi and satellite TV. Guests have the option of dining in not one but two restaurants inside the hotel. The hotel bar is the perfect place to relax with a drink. The hotel also has a fi tness and wellness centre.

Breakfast buff et A selection of fresh fruit, including kiwi, melon and pineapple; egg (boiled and scrambled), tomato, ham, bacon, a variety of sausages, roast , chicken, Mila- nese salami; Edam and Gouda cheese; a selection of cereals (Cornfl akes, Coco Pops, All Bran, Frosties, muesli); croissants, selection of breads, white and brown sliced bread; various fruits in syrup, including pineapple, peaches, cherries and pears.

Public transport The San Donato stop on metro line 3 (yellow) is 1 km away from the hotel. The train calls at eight stops before reaching Piazza del Duomo. There is the option to use a private shuttle to reach the metro stops at certain times. Guests can also use the suburban railway service to reach the city: The station for the S1 line is 350 m away from the hotel and the train calls at four stops before reaching Piazza della Repubblica.

Rating: holidaycheck 4,7 / 6

FIT Prices dates from 08/05 to 10/7/2015

Offi cial Rack Rate - Double room BB (2014) € 499,-

Package price per person 2 Nights B&B + 1 Expo Ticket Double room Triple room (2 adults + 1 child of up to 12 years old) € 246,- € 186,- 3 Nights B&B + 1 Expo Ticket Double room Triple room (2 adults + 1 child of up to 12 years old) € 338,- € 248,-

Discount on the package price: Family card, senior citizens (over 65 years of age) Parking: Directly in front of the hotel

Contact: +39 0183 548 1 - [email protected] - Italia HotelH t lIlC Il Corazziere i 4 Merone (Como lake area) www.corazziere.it 45 Km from Expo This four-star hotel is located in the municipality of Merone, which is between the two southerly branches of Lake Como. The location is ideal for visiting either side of the lake or taking a trip to Milan, which is around 49 km away. The hotel has 72 rooms in total, which are spread across three buildings inside a park and each have satellite TV, a safe, air conditioning, heating, a hairdryer, a direct-line telephone, Internet access and a mini bar. A breakfast buff et is served daily. Guests can also dine in the hotel‘s excellent restaurant. Hotel Villa Paradiso 4 Breakfast buff et Meina Muesli – Cornfl akes – fresh milk – home-made jam – Nutella – French toast – low- (Lago Maggiore) fat yoghurt – fruit – fruit salad – sliced bread – croissants from the bakery – fresh www.hotelvillaparadiso.com bread – freshly baked biscuits – cakes. 61 Km from Expo Cooked vegetables – boiled eggs – ham – salami – omelettes – vegetables in oil – This traditional and family-run four-star hotel is located in an historic villa in an vegetables in vinegar – selection of sausages – fruit yoghurt – cheese – Mozzarella extremely tranquil location surrounded by a park. All of the 50 rooms have a ba- – fresh tomatoes. throom with a toilet and shower or bath, as well as a hairdryer, satellite TV, a safe, Fruit juice – water – honey – coff ee machine air conditioning and a mini bar. There is a breakfast buff et to give guests a good start to the day. The hotel kitchen specialises in Italian cuisine and dishes from the Piedmont region in particular; meals are served in the dining room, which boasts a Public transport superb view over the lake. A second building houses an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, a panoramic terrace, and a private beach with mooring for boats. The hotel is 1 km away from the Como Nord Camerlata station, which connects Me- rone with Milano Cadorna (journey takes 50 minutes). From there you can take the metro to the Rho-Fiera (Expo) station, which is 13 stops Breakfast buff et away Muesli – Cornfl akes – fresh milk – jam – Nutella – French toast – yoghurt – fruit salad – croissants – fresh bread – boiled eggs – ham – a variety of sausages – Rating: holidaycheck 5,5 / 6,0 cakes. Fruit juice – water – honey – coff ee machine Public transport Walk from the hotel to Meina station (700 m). Then take the train to Milan. Change at either Galarrate or Busto Arsizio to reach the Rho-Fiera (Expo) station, which is shortly before Milan. The journey takes 90 minutes.

Rating: Tripadvisor 4.0/5.0 80%

FIT prices dates from 13/6 to 1/8/15 FIT prices dates from 02/07 to 30/08/2015 Offi cial Rack Rate - Double room B&B (2014) € 154,-

Offi cial Rack Rate - Double room B&B (2014) € 120,- Package price per person Package price per person 2 Nights B&B + 1 Expo Ticket Double room Triple room 2 Nights B&B + 1 Expo Ticket (2 adults + 1 child of up to 12 years old) Double room Triple room € 184,- € 164,- € 150,- € 144,- 3 Nights B&B + 1 Expo Ticket 3 Nights B&B + 1 Expo Ticket Double room Triple room Double room Triple room (2 adults + 1 child of up to 12 years old) € 194,- € 185,- € 245,- € 215,-

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