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ForF Additional information contact: Olympia Panarella/Elegant Vacations Call: 732 618 5727/e-mail:eleganttravel.com INTRODUCING 4 NEW ESCORTED TOURS Central Holidays will show you Italy in a different light, and will introduce you to authentic local experi- ences, as well as of the off-the beaten path sites such as Lecce, Bolzano, Cortona and Ragusa, to name a few. Our programs have been recognized for their in-depth explorations of the places we visit, cultural connections, personalized service, and inclusive value.

We are proud to announce a launch of four new escorted tours covering the regions from awe-inspiring to the fairy-tale village of Alberobello.

Tuscany, & In the Footsteps of Italy’s the Lakes Culinary Traditions

9 Days FROM $2,298 10 Days FROM $2,748 Pistoia • Santa Margherita • Stresa • Montepulciano • • Parma • Padua PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS •Savor the timeless beauty of Tuscany, Italy’s most storied PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS region, during your 3-night stay at the lovely Villa Cappugi •Traverse the rolling hills of olive groves and vineyards of in the countryside outside of Pistoia Tuscany & Umbria, and enjoy the everyday beauty and •Visit , a living monument to the Renaissance and easy charm that welcomes you at every corner in these a crown jewel of Tuscany regions •Explore the mesmerizing art and medieval architecture of •Explore the charming towns of Emilia Romagna and their and San Gimignano devotion to fine foods

•Discover the villages of Cinque Terre, dramatically •Venture out to Campo dei Fiori in Rome for food sampling perched along the 11-mile stretch of Italy’s Ligurian coast ending with delicious artisanal gelato •Travel by boat to Portofino, a former fishing village, now a trendy town brimming with sleek yachts and priceless •Sample Parma ham and Parmesan cheese, and learn palazzi about the production of these fine Italian delicacies •Enjoy magnificent views of the crystal blue Lake Maggiore •Attend a cooking demonstration at Culinary Art Institute nestled amid the Italian Alps in Orvieto, and enjoy a delicious lunch afterwards

•Cruise to the Borromean island of Isola Bella and visit a •Experience the glories of ancient Rome, and discover the 17-century palazzo with its extravagantly landscaped magic of intricate beauty of gardens INTRODUCING 4 NEW ITALY ESCORTED TOURS Legendary & Italian Vistas: From Tuscany Undiscovered Trulli Villages to the Dolomites

9 Days FROM $2,598 13 Days FROM $3,298 Rome • Sorrento • Savelletri di Pistoia • Santa Margherita • Stresa • Bolzano • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Venice •Experience the glories of Rome and Vatican City from the ancient Colosseum to the Sistine Chapel PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS •Savor the timeless beauty of Tuscany, Italy’s most storied •Spend the day on the Amalfi Coast and enjoy the magical region, during your 3-night stay at the lovely Villa Cappugi landscape of dramatic cliffs overhanging a beautiful sea in the countryside outside of Pistoia

•Visit the most outstanding example of a troglodyte •Visit Florence, a living monument to the Renaissance, settlement in , and unique trulli buildings in and a crown jewel of Tuscany Alberobello, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites •Discover the villages of Cinque Terre dramatically perched along the 11-mile stretch of Italy's Ligurian coast •Discover the lovely baroque town of Lecce, known as “the Florence of the South” •Travel by boat to Portofino, a former fishing village, now a trendy town brimming with sleek yachts and priceless palazzi

•Enjoy magnificent views of the crystal blue Lake Maggiore nestled amid the Italian Alps

•Cruise to the Borromean island of Isola Bella and visit a 17-century palazzo with its extravagantly landscaped gardens

•Travel north to Bolzano, set amid the soaring landscape of the Dolomites and see the Otzi Iceman glacial mummy who lived 5,300 years ago In addition to our rich portfolio of escorted tours, we also offer unlimited range of travel programs for inde- pendent travelers such as honeymoon, hosted programs, fly and drive, and exclusive chauffeur-driven programs. We can design an independent vacation to the finest detail around your interest, taste, and budget, and we can create customized programs for groups, small and large.

Contact: Olympia- Elegant Vacations Call 732 618 5727 E-mail: [email protected] 5388