what sets andiamo apart

Dear Friends: Andiamo was founded on our love of Italy. We are excited to share this wonderful culture and lifestyle with you through our successful Signature Tours as well as our exciting new programs. We specialize exclusively in Italy and we want you to experience the best this fantastic country has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you to this marvelous and wonderful country. We will plan every detail of your travel for you in our “Travel Your Way” programs. Andiamo also offers scheduled departure Group Tours and Small Escorted Tours; each may also be customized. Andiamo is our passion; we know Italy and we want you to experience Italy the way you want to remember your Italian vacation of a lifetime. Let’s Go to Italy Your Way.

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WE WANT YOU TO EXPERIENCE ITALY YOUR WAY

Italy is composed of 20 different regions all with their We invite you to come with us to not only the major cities own character, beauty, food and flavors. We offer the of Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan but also Amalfi Coast, classical Italy as well as the undiscovered. Italian Riviera, Lake District, Reggio Calabria. Become cap- We have chosen our hotels based on location, character tivated and enthralled with Sicily, Sardinia, Malta. Let us and amenities. We do constant hotel inspections to make help plan your reunion to the town of your ancestors. sure that they meet your needs and our high standards. We are very excited to offer itineraries to Emilia Romagna, Our brochure is filled with many interesting and diverse which is famous as the Food Capital, Apulia which has itineraries. They represent what we love about Italy and beautiful landscape, unique wine and wonderful Trulli what we want to share with you. We know these areas and architecture. Marche Region is being hailed as the new we want you to discover and enjoy them. Tuscany! Sicily is one of our favorite destinations and we are Italy is enchanting and can be visited many times as thrilled to offer you five different programs.O ne program it has the possibility of many different experiences, from is a combination with Malta! culture, lakes, beaches, mountains, and so much more. Americans are becoming more food and wine savvy and Let Andiamo, your Italian Tour Operator; expertly plan we want you to be able to experience the best of the culi- your upcoming Italian Holiday. We invite you to join us to nary, wine and gourmet offerings in Italy. Traveling from experience the charm, treasures and warmth of Italy with south to north there is a change in the culture, people, Andiamo as your host. scenery, weather and culinary dishes.

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what sets andiamo apart 3 Meal map of italy 4 about andiamo andiamo offerings 5 Audio PILGRIMAGE TOUR 6 culinary & wine delights 7 EMILIA ROMAGNA FLAVOURS 8 Specialt y Gourmet TUSCAN WINE TOUR 9 BUON TASTE & FLAVOuRS 10 ITINERARIES MAMmA AGATA cooking school 11 Wine Fruili gastronomy 12 Torino decoded 14 Cooking trilogy by rail 15 amalfi coast splendour 16 Italy NORTHERN GEMS 17 ITINERARIES Hotel DISCOVER APULIA 18 MAGICAL TUSCIA 19 CINQUE TERRE tasting 20 Coach Bus SICILIAN WINE & FOOD 22 sicilian heritage 23 Boat SICILIAN LANDSCAPE 24 Sicily TWO ISLAND TOUR 25 ITINERARIES CITY TO SEA 26 Car sicilian holiday 27 SICILIAN HIGHLIGHTS 28 ANDIAMO HOTELS 29 HOTELS Railroad andiamo terms & conditions 31 POLICIES

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experience italy your way with andiamo

Our Andiamo Travel Specialists have the expertise, famous museums of paintings and sculpture in the world knowledge, and relationships to create the independent - the Uffizi Gallery! vacation of your dreams. We will meet you at the airport If cruising, you can avoid long lines at the port by arrang- or your cruise ship and transport you to your accommoda- ing a land tour with us. Why waste precious holiday time tion so that you can begin seeing and tasting the Italian when we can transport you magically and comfortably? We culture. expertly arrange travel for individuals and your customized We’ll provide hotels that match your style. We have 3, and personalized groups. 4 and 5 star properties as well as villas, castles and farm If Italy mainland or the beautiful island of Sicily is your houses. Andiamo will arrange private cars with drivers, car destination, call on our passion and knowledge to make your rentals or first class rail passes for you to explore this beau- travels unforgettable. tiful country. We have experts in the USA and Italy. You can count A thousand mouth-watering dishes await you and on our expertise and relationships rather than on the un- the Italian wineries beckon you. Why not have us arrange certainty of leaving your valuable vacation in the “hands of cooking classes and winery visits or join us for our fabu- the web.” lous Culinary, Gourmet and Winery Tours. Our expertise and passion set Andiamo apart and are the We can set-up private or collective sightseeing for you. ingredients for an Italian Magical Memory. In Rome, we will arrange your Vatican Tour, city sightsee- ing tour and in Florence we will arrange for you to see Andiamo! Let’s Go to Italy Your Way! the magnificent David. And don’t miss one of the most

ESCORTED TOURS FLEXIBLE TRAVEL GROUP TOURS We offer the perfect pace and Andiamo specializes in Flexible Andiamo expertly arranges: blend of sightseeing and free Independent Travel (FIT) with one Culinary, Wine, Gourmet, Art, time to explore. Our tours are stop convenience. We will orches- Culture, Pilgrimages, Religious, more personalized, allowing trate the holiday of your dreams. Spa Resorts, Sports, and so much you to really experience Italy. Spend your time enjoying your va- more. Call Andiamo to arrange cation rather than arranging it! your next Group trip to Italy.

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Venice Latium Molise PILGRIMAGE TOUR Apulia Rome, Assisi, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence, Padua, Venice, Lake Como Florence Basilicata days Faith-based Tours Your Way Siena Assisi Campania 10 Rome

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day 9 - lake como After breakfast, departure for a beauti- ful trip by ferry, crossing the magnificent Lake, and arrival in Bellagio, situated on the Southern coast of Lake Como and fa- mous for its elegant villas and their color- 0 100 200 km ful gardens. Panoramic visit with our Tour Escort, and time at leisure for personal N activities and shopping. Dinner and over- 0 62 124 miles night in hotel. (BB D) day 10 - lake como - milan malpensa Breakfast. In the morning, transfer to Milan Airport (MXP) for your independent return flight. (BB) day 1 - usa - italy Independent overnight flight fromUSA to and St. Clare’s Basilicas. In the afternoon Rome. visit of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with our Tour Escort. Dinner and overnight WHAT IS INCLUDED day 2 - rome in hotel. (BB D) Arrival at Rome Airport (FCO) and meet- • Professional English Speaking Tour Director day 6 - assisi - siena - san gimignano ing with our English-speaking Tour Escort. assisi • Deluxe air conditioned Motor coach Pick-up by private bus and transfer to Depart to Siena for a panoramic half-day • Accommodations in 3 or 4 Star Hotels the Catacombs of St. Callistus and to the Guided City Tour including the Cathedral • Half Board Daily (continental breakfast & Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls for a and the famous Piazza del Campo. On to dinner) visit with our Tour Escort. Accommodation San Gimignano and time to stroll in the • Guided City Tours in Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence & Venice in hotel, dinner and overnight. (D) town center with our Tour Escort. Return • Entrance tickets to the Catacombs of day 3 - rome to Assisi for dinner and overnight in hotel. St. Callistus in Rome (BB D) In the morning Papal Audience. In the • Vatican Museum in Rome afternoon Half-Day Guided City Tour to day 7 - assisi - florence - padua • Cathedral in Siena visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, and In the morning departure to Florence. • Santa Croce Basilica in Florence the Basilica of St. John in Lateran (plus Arrival and Half-Day Guided City Tour to • Private headphones for the Vatican Museum, the Holy Stairs).Dinner and overnight in visit the Santa Croce Basilica, the Cathedral St. Mary’s Basilica, St. Francis of Assisi hotel. (BB D) of Santa Maria del Fiore with the magnifi- • Booking of the Papal Audience day 4 - rome cent dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistery • Round Trip ticket for vaporetto in Venice Full-Day Guided City Tour: in the morn- with the golden bronze doors by Ghiberti, • Boat to Bellagio ing visit of the Vatican Museums (Sistine and Piazza della Signoria with the Palazzo • Baggage handling of 1 piece of luggage per Chapel included), and to St. Peter’s Basilica Vecchio. Continue to Padua for accommoda- person tion in hotel, dinner and overnight. (BB D) • Hotel Taxes and service charges (including the crypt of John Paul II). In the afternoon, panoramic visit by bus of the day 8 - padua - venice - lake como NOT INCLUDED: Imperial Rome: the Colosseum (outside Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and Transfer to Venice Island for a half-day Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not view only), the Roman Forum. Some time Guided City Tour to visit the Golden Basilica mentioned in the program; Lunches and drinks; Admission at leisure for personal activities. Dinner of St. Mark, St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel and overnight in hotel. (BB D) Insurance, Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Tips, other of Sighs and the Doges’ Palace. In the after- Entrances, and Personal items; All that is not specifically day 5 - rome - assisi noon departure to the Lake District and ar- mentioned above. Morning departure to Assisi. Arrival and rival in Lecco, the famous City of Manzoni’s Half-Day Guided City Tour to visit the plac- characters Renzo and Lucia. Arrival at hotel, MEAL LEGEND: es associated with St. Francis: St. Francis’ dinner and overnight. (BB D) (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

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CULINARY & WINE DELIGHTS Florence Siena, Florence, Chianti Chianti Culinary, Wine, Gourmet, and Olive Oil Siena Basilicata days 9 Campania

day 1 friday - usa - florence Farewell Dinner in a delightful restaurant Depart from USA to Florence. in Siena. (BB L D) Calabria day 2 saturday - florence - siena day 7 thursday - siena - florence Arrival in Florence and private transfer Transfer from the hotel in Siena to your ho- from Florence airport (FLR) to the hotel in tel in Florence. Why not have us arrange Siena. Welcome Dinner in the Piazza del a city sightseeing tour or a museum visit? Campo which is one of Europe’s greatest We would be happy to make restaurant sug- medieval squares. (D) gestions for dinner this evening. (BB) day 3 sunday - siena day 8 friday - florence In the morning, a guided visit of Siena Today is yours to explore Florence. (BB) including the entrance to the Cathedral. day 9 saturday - florence Independent lunch. In the afternoon, ex- Transfer from hotel to Florence airport perience a cooking lesson and dinner in a (FLR). (BB) cooking school in Siena. At the end of the course, participants will receive a diploma! WHAT IS INCLUDED (BB D) • 5 overnight stay in Siena 0 100 200 km day 4 monday - chianti district • 2 overnight stay in Florence Full Day excursion: in the morning visit of • Transfer from Florence airport to the hotel in Chianti region with wine tasting in a win- Siena N ery and lunch in a typical restaurant. After • Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners, 2 lunch, visit the town of Colle Val d’Elsa and Cooking Lessons, 2 Winery Visits 0 62 124 miles a chocolate tasting in an enoteca. Tonight, • Welcome Dinner in a restaurant in the Piazza enjoy dinner on your own. (BB L) del Campo • English speaking guide for the visit of Siena day 5 tuesday - cooking class (max 3 hours) In the morning, transfer to a farmhouse • Entrance to the Cathedral in Chianti region for a cooking class based 9 DAYS FROM USD $2899 • 1 cooking lesson with dinner and diploma in on regional specialities. Afterward enjoy Siena ANDIAMO CULINARY & WINE DELIGHTS Code Name: CLN the lunch we have created. Dinner on your • Bus at disposal for full day excursion in Chi- own. (BB L) anti region & Colle Val d’Elsa (max 8 hours) PRICING • Visit of a winery in Chianti region with wine day 6 wednesday - winery & olive oil tasting $2899 per person double occupancy Full Day excursion in Val d’Orcia region: • Typical lunch in a restaurant in Chianti in the morning visit of Sant’Antimo Abbey $3459 per person single occupancy • Chocolate tasting in Colle Val d’Elsa and enjoy wine and olive oil tastings in Pricing is based on group of 10 passengers • 1 cooking lesson and lunch in a farmhouse in a winery. Light lunch at the Enoteca of the Chianti region If the group doesn’t reach the minimum Montalcino. In the afternoon, visit of • Transfer from the hotel to Chianti region and number of 10, clients have the option of Montalcino and transfer back to Siena. back after lunch being refunded or doing the tour paying the supplement for individual departure. • Bus at disposal for the full Day excursion in Val d’Orcia region (max 8 hours) PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY • Visit of a winery in Montalcino with wine and olive oil tasting DEPARTURE DATES • Light lunch at the Enoteca in Montalcino • Farewell Dinner in a restaurant in Siena Apr 4th, June 6th, Jul 18th, • Transfer from the hotel in Siena to Hotel in Sept 12th, Oct 10th Florence • Transfer from Florence Hotel to Florence airport ACCOMMODATIONS Siena: Il Chiostro Del Carmine NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flights; Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver; Florence: Hotel Adler Cavalieri Local Guides, or Assistant; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Travel Insur- Note: Similar category hotels may be ance; All that is not specifically mentioned above. substituted.

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Latium Molise Parma Modena BOSN Apulia EMILIA ROMAGNA FLAVOURS Bologna HERZ NCE Bologna, Parma, Modena Food Capital of Italy Basilicata days 6 Campania

Calabria day 1 - usa - italy Independent overnight flight from USA to Bologna. day 2 - bologna - parma Transfer from Bologna airport (BLG) to your hotel. Check-in and rest. Time for discovery or exploration on your own. Enjoy indepen- dent dinner in town or at the hotel. day 3 - parma Guided tour of a plant where Prosciutto 0 100 200 km di Parma (Parma ham) is made. Visit to a wine cellar of the Vini dei Coli di Parma N (vineyards of the Parma foothills). Lunch 0 62 124 miles tasting with local wines and gourmet prod- ucts at the Prosciutto di Parma museum. In the afternoon, guided tour of Torrechiara Castle and the Felino Castle. In 1974 the Felino Castle was sold to its present own- ers. Today, after more than twenty years of diligent restorations, one can fully admire it in its splendour. Its illumination at night is so impressive and powerful that it can be CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING WHAT IS INCLUDED seen at kilometres of distance. Tour of the ANDIAMO EMILIA ROMAGNA FLAVORS • Airport Transfers Salami Museum. Enjoy dinner and over- Code Name: ER night at the hotel. (BB L D) • Tour Of A Prosciutto Di Parma Plant and guided tour of the Rocca Meli Lupi • Visit To A Wine Cellar Of The Vini Dei Coli Di day 4 - parma Parma in Soragna and/or the Rocco Sanvitale Today is a guided tour and tasting at a dairy • Tour Of The Salami Museum in Fontanellato. Dinner featuring local farm where Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is • Tour And Tasting At A Parmigiano-Reggiano cuisine of the Parma plains with guided made. Guided tour of the old town center Cheese Dairy Farm tour of the nearby Cantina del Culatello di of Parma: Duomo (Cathedral), Baptistery, • Visit To A Plant Where Aceto Balsamico Tradizio- Zibello (prime cut ham). (BB L D) Farnese Theatre. Transfer to the Fidenza nale Di Modena is made

Village Outlets, the most exclusive outlet day 5 - modena NOT INCLUDED: shopping in Italy. Lunch, tasting the typi- After breakfast, transfer to Modena and Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and cal specialties at the Ristorante Barlumeria guided tour of the old town centre: Duomo. Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Lunches and drinks; Admission inside the Village. Free time for shopping Ducal Palace, Piazza Grande and Estense fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel in the Fidenza Village Outlets. Transfer Gallery. Then enjoy a visit to a plant where Insurance, Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Tips, other Entrances, and Personal items; All that is not specifically mentioned above.

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena (traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena) is made. Light lunch at the vinegar plant with tasting of local products. In the after- noon, guided tour of the Ferrari Museum which features the history of the legendary automobile and its founder. (BB L) day 6 - departure Departure to Bologna Airport (BLG) or to train station for your departure home or to continue your Italian journey. (BB)

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TUSCAN WINE TOUR Florence Florence, Siena, Chianti Chianti Siena Basilicata Wine Cellar Visits, Delicious Tastings, 8 days Diploma Cooking Class, Exclusive Sommelier Course Campania

day 1 - usa - italy Independent overnight flight fromUSA to Calabria Italy. day 2 - florence - siena Arrival at Florence airport (FLR). Private transfer to your property in Siena. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Overnight stay. (D) day 3 - siena This morning, a guided visit to Siena with wine tasting at a local enoteca. In the afternoon, experience first hand the world of Tuscan seasonal cuisine with our private cooking class. Create a memorable meal using the finest ingredients and fresh- est local produce. This evening, enjoy the WHAT IS INCLUDED delicious results, and receive your Culinary Diploma. (BB D) • 2 nights with breakfast included 0 100 200 km • 4 nights with half board included day 4 - val d’orcia montalcino • Transfer from Florence airport to the property N Full day excursion to Val d’Orcia. In the • 1 guided visit of Siena (max 3 hours) morning visit Montalcino. Enjoy lunch and • 1 enoteca wine tasting in Siena 0 62 124 miles wine tasting in a nearby winery. This after- • 1 cooking lesson with diploma + dinner in Siena noon we visit Sant’Antimo Abbey and ex- • 8 hour tour in Val d’Orcia area with private bus plore its wine cellar. Wine tasting included. CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING and driver Tonight, dinner at the property. (BB L D) ANDIAMO TUSCAN WINE TOUR • Lunch/wine tasting in a winery near Montalcino Code Name: WINE • Visit a wine cellar + wine tasting near Montalcino • 8 hour tour in Montepulciano and Pienza with day 5 - montepulciano private bus and driver Today, we travel to Montepulciano’s histori- • Visit of the historical wineries in Montepulciano cal wine cellar for wine tasting. Lunch in + wine tasting the town centre. This afternoon, we visit • Typical lunch in a restaurant of Montepulciano Pienza and enjoy a pecorino cheese tasting. • Tasting of pecorino cheese in Pienza Dinner at the property. (BB L D) • 8 hour tour in Chianti Fiorentino region with private bus and driver day 6 - chianti fiorentino tour • Sommelier course + lunch in a winery in Chianti This morning, we travel to Chianti for our Fiorentino private sommelier course in a winery with • Chocolate tasting in an enoteca in Colle Val d’Elsa lunch included. In the afternoon, transfer • Full day tour in Chianti region with private bus to Colle Val d’Elsa for a wonderful chocolate and driver tasting. Dinner at the property. (BB L D) • Visit the gardens + wine cellar + wine tasting of a castle in Chianti region day 7 - chianti tour • Light lunch in a winery in Chianti region Tour the gardens and wine cellar of Castello • Farewell dinner in a castle in Chianti region di Brolio (wine tasting included). Light • Transfer from the property to Florence airport lunch at a winery, with a visit to its wine • Baggage Handling of one piece of luggage at cellar. Farewell dinner in a castle of the hotel Chianti region. (BB L D) • Drinks (water and wine) during the meals

day 8 - italy - usa NOT INCLUDED: Private transfer from the property to Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not Florence airport (FLR). mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Per- sonal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically mentioned above.

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day 1 - usa - italy course at the Barilla Academy. (BB LL) 10 DAYS FROM USD $3499 Independent overnight flight from USA (& POSSIBLE 2-DAY EXTENSION) to Rome airport (FCO) or Florence airport day 9 - ricordanze dei sapori (FLR). ANDIAMO BUON TASTE & FLAVORS Today the castles of the Ducato di Parma Code Name: BUON and Piacenza. We visit the Salame Felino day 2 - perugia and Prosciutto Museums and discover the After individual arrival and check-in at DEPARTURE DATES: food culture and traditions of this area. hotel, we visit Perugina, to enjoy a cook- Dinner in a medieval castle. (BB D) ing lesson and chocolate tasting. Next we Apr 11th, May 9th, Sep 12th, visit the famous “Lungarotti Wine and Oil Oct 10th day 10 - italy - usa or extension Check-out and individual departure. OR Museum” (tasting included). Tonight, din- PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY ner in an elegant restaurant. (L D) Possible extension to Piedmont and Langhe. ACCOMMODATIONS Checkout of the Parma hotel. This after- day 3 - cucina ruspante day trip noon, transfer to Langhe to visit the “Banca This morning we reach Spello in the (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) del Vino” and the “Università del Gusto”. Umbrian Valley. Continuing to Montefalco Perugia: Posta dei Donini (San Martino in Tonight, enjoy dinner in a wonderful res- we enjoy a tasting of the local Sagrantino Campo) Alla Corte del Sole (Petrignano) taurant adhering to the “Slow Food Italia” wine. Tonight, participate in a high level Chianti: Country Relais della Rovere (Colle standards of eating good food in the tradi- cooking lesson, using fresh local produce. Val d’Elsa) tional way. (BB D) Later, we enjoy an Italian aperitif and savor Florence: Hotel Adler Cavalieri our creations. (BB D) day 11 - torino Parma: Grand Hotel Porro (Salsomaggiore) After breakfast, we visit Torino and we can day 4 - siena - montepulciano $3499 per person in double occupancy, lunch at the store of “Slow Food”. We have After breakfast, we leave for Montepulciano pricing based on group of 6 passengers the option to remain in Langhe to discover to enjoy the tasty local products. This after- Note: Similar category hotels may be the area on our own. (BB) noon, reach Siena where a local guide will substituted. lead our walking tour. Tonight we dine sur- Single Supplement $700 per person. day 12 - italy - usa rounded by vineyards! (BB LL D) After breakfast, individual departure to air- Minimum number of participants is 6. If port or rail station. (BB) the group doesn’t reach the minimum day 5 - chianti day number of 6, clients have the option of A full day in Chianti. In Montalcino after being refunded or doing the tour paying the WHAT IS INCLUDED a private tasting of Chianti Classico and supplement for individual departure. Super Tuscan vintages we visit a mill and • Small independent group tour (from 6 to 12 learn about extra-virgin olive oil. This af- day 6 - florence day people) with mini bus - NO tour leader OR ternoon, an excursion to San Gimignano This morning, we transfer to Florence and • Escorted tour (from 13 people) with tour to visit wine cellars and enjoy a delightful meet our guide. for a gourmet walking tour. leader tasting. (BB LL) Free afternoon, or choose an OPTIONAL • 8 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels classic cooking lesson with one of the city’s • All transfers (by mini buses with driver) listed in the program best cooking schools. (BB) • English speaking guides as listed day 7 - florence - emilia romagna Changing regions, we visit Emilia Romagna. OPTIONAL (Not included in the price) Morning departure to Bologna and half day • Classic cooking lesson with the best cooking guided gourmet walking tour. This after- school in Florence (Day 6) • Traditional and innovative culinary course noon, we reach Modena, famous for its directly at Barilla Academy (Day 8) Balsamic Vinegar. We learn its history and production techniques. Enjoy dinner fea- NOT INCLUDED: turing typical Modenese cuisine. (BB D) Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not day 8 - parmesan day at parma mentioned in the program; Lunches and drinks; Admission fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel This morning, we visit the factory where Insurance, Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Tips, other the world famous Parmigiano Reggiano Entrances, and Personal items; All that is not specifically is produced. We also visit a “prosciuttifi- mentioned above. cio” and enjoy a tasting accompanied by a glass of Lambrusco. This afternoon, there MEAL LEGEND: is an OPTIONAL opportunity for a culinary (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

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day 1 - usa - italy OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS Independent overnight flight from USA. day 2 - arrival • Boat trip along the Costiera by day or Arrive at Naples Airport (NAP) or Naples night, evening dinner on the boat with rail station. Transfer by private car to champagne and music, a fishing trip by Ravello and check-in at your hotel and over- night and more. night. • Trips to Capri, Pompeii, Paestum, Herculaneum, Naples and Villa Oplontis day 3 - cooking class & lunch • Shopping in Positano, Salerno, Naples, In the morning, we have a welcome meet- Capri ing with Mamma Agata in her home. Under • Ceramic course or painting course, sail- her guidance, we begin our first cooking ing course. lesion and prepare a delicious meal using • Mozzarella Cheese Factory fresh local ingredients. We lunch on the lunch. We can make restaurant sugges- • Limoncello factory beautiful terrace of Mamma Agata’s home tions for you this evening. (BB L) facing the Mediterranean Sea and tasting • Local guide in Ravello for half days visits the food we personally cooked. This eve- day 5 • Entrance fees to Villa Rufolo and Villa ning, perhaps enjoy a light dinner at a local Today is yours for leisure or exploration. Cimbrone trattoria while exploring Ravello. (BB L) We can also arrange optional excursions • Car, guide and entrance fees for the Full for you. (BB) Day Tour to Pompeii and Sorrento day 4 - cooking class & lunch Our second cooking lesson with Mamma day 6 Agata is followed by another delightful Private transfer to Naples Railway Station CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING or Airport. (BB) MAMMA AGATA COOKING SCHOOL WHAT IS INCLUDED Code Name: COOK

• Private transfers Naples/Ravello/Naples • Accommodation for 4 nights • 2 cooking lessons of 3 hours each at Mamma Agata’s residence • Porterage at Hotel

NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport or rail station; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically mentioned above.

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day 1 - usa - italy day 7 - ljubljana, the charming Independent overnight flight fromUSA to CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING capital city (slovenia) Venice. ANDIAMO FRIULI GASTRONOMY TOUR Today, we head towards Ljubljana, the capi- Code Name: FRI tal city of Slovenia. Sightseeing tour of the day 2 - ciao italia Tour requires 10 participants to operate. city with its baroque city center, to admire Arrival in Venice (VCE) and group transfer the castle overlooking the city, the beautiful to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the bridges and the colourful market. We have hotel. (D) day 5 - san daniele del friuli - udine a tasting of the most famous Slovenian Departure to Friuli region, we visit San day 3 - flavours of venice wines and local products. .Dinner will be Daniele del Friuli, the “mecca” of the fa- served at a typical Slovenian restaurant; ex- After breakfast, departure to Venice. mous “prosciutto” (ham). At a ham factory periencing traditional dishes from Karst Sightseeing of this city, that does not need we discover the secrets of its preparation cuisine. Overnight at our hotel in Trieste. any further introduction. Here we go to a and we enjoy a lunch with San Daniele (BB L D) “Cichetteria” to taste the typical “cicchetto”, ham and other local delicacies with a glass the particular lunch prepared with very of Merlot of Colli Orientali. Afterwards, we day 8- trieste fresh local fish and other delicacies with continue towards Udine. Sightseeing tour Today is dedicated to discover Trieste, the wine pairing. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy of the city that preserves a Venetian imprint- capital city of the region Friuli Venezia dinner together this evening. (BB L D) ing in its Loggia of Lionello. Dinner and Giulia. We visit an oil mill that produces a day 4 - prosecco hills - bassano del overnight at the hotel in Udine. (BB L D) D.O.P. oil well renowned and a wine cellar. grappa - conegliano veneto After, we enjoy wine and oil tasting with lo- day 6 - discovering colli orientali- cal delicacies. Afternoon at leisure in the We visit a dairy factory that has been mak- collio goriziano - cividale - the ing traditional cheeses for four genera- mosaics of aquileia city center of Trieste. Farewell Dinner at an tions. Among the vineyards we will enjoy After breakfast we head towards Cividale elegant restaurant in city centre. (BB L D) some cheeses with a glass of Prosecco, the del Friuli, sightseeing tour of the attractive day 9- arrivederci ! white sparkling wine famous worldwide. medieval town. We continue towards Collio, After breakfast, we checkout and group Afterwards, we will head towards Prosecco famous for its wine production. We sample transfer to the airport. (BB) hills in order to visit one of the most re- authentic delicacies of the local gastronom- spected estates located at a Palladian Villa ic tradition at an “Agriturismo” among the of the 17th century, where at the end of the vineyards of Collio. After we visit a top es- WHAT IS INCLUDED visit we will be treated with 3 local wines tate at a medieval castle to taste some of its and cold cuts. We continue towards the best wines. We have a “grappa tasting” at • Group transfer by bus Trieste/Venice/Treviso charming Bassano del Grappa, we will go a local distillery. In the afternoon, we visit airport for a stroll in the historical centre. Here we the Roman archaeological site of Aquileia. • Motor Coach per program visit one of the oldest distilleries of grappa Dinner and overnight in Udine. (BB L D) • 5 dinners, 2 lunches for a tasting. (BB L D) • 2 brunches (in Venice and Trieste) • Drinks (1/4 lt of wine and 1/2 lt of water) • 4 wine tastings (Veneto, Friuli, Trieste, Ljubljana) • 2 grappa tastings • Visit to wine cellars, distilleries, diary and oil mill as from our program • Guided tours with professional guides (3 FD in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia; HD in Venice, Ljubljana, Trieste

NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director and Driver; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Lunches and drinks; Admission fee for all sites and other activities as per itinerary; Travel Insurance, Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Tips, other Entrances, and Personal items; All that is not specifically mentioned above.

MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

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Torino, Langhe NCE Winery Tours & Tastings, Delicious Regional Cuisine 6 days

Ristorante Belvedere in La Morra to enjoy day 1 - usa - italy WHAT IS INCLUDED all that Piemonte cuisine has to offer. This Independent overnight flight fromUSA to afternoon, stroll in Alba, land of the “white Milan. • 4 Nights Accommodation truffle” with its famous medieval city cen- day 2 - italy - milan • 5 Days Rental Car ter. Stop at Truffle & Co. to taste delecta- ble Langhe specialties. This evening, dine Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). • 2 Half Day City Tours With An English You have the option of a private transfer to Speaking Guide at Locanda nel Borgo in Barolo-Monforte. Torino or renting a car. Dinner in a typical (BB L D) NOT INCLUDED: Piemonte restaurant. Savour “Piedmontese” Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; day 6 - milan specialties such as, carne all’albese, agno- Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Beverages and meals Check-out of the hotel and transfer to Milan lotti, brasato al Barolo and hazel-nut torte. not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifi- Malpensa Airport (MXP). Or perhaps ex- Finish with a glass of the finest Barbera, cally mentioned above. tend your stay? Liguria, Cinque Terre and Barbaresco or Barolo wines. Overnight at Portofino are a short 2 hour drive away. hotel. ties. This afternoon transfer to Langhe. We Tuscany, the Chianti area, and Siena are 4 day 3 - torino travel through the Piemonte countryside to hours by car. Venice is just a 4 hour train A guided walking tour of Torino explores arrive at the Villa Beccaris Hotel, an ele- ride away. (BB) Italy’s “First” capital city (1861), from the gant resort set in the heart of the wine re- Roman Doors to its splendid Baroque gion. Enjoy dinner at La Posta Restaurant CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING Palaces. Enjoy lunch in the historical Cafè in Monforte. (BB D) ANDIAMO TORINO DECODED Ristorante Platti. During your free time ex- Code Name: TOR plore Torino on your own. Take a cooking day 5 - langhe class, shop in world class stores, indulge This morning, explore Barbaresco village, ACCOMMODATIONS in the famous gelati of the Piemonte, visit the home of Gaja wines. Take a guided tour (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) of Marchesi di Gresy winery or stroll in museums, or simply relax. Your evening Torino: Principi di Piemonte Hotel ends with a memorable guided tour: Magic Barolo and enjoy a guided tour at Marchesi Langhe: Villa Beccaris Hotel Turin or Underground Turin. (BB L) di Barolo winery, the birthplace of the magnificent Barolo wine. After the tour, Note: Similar category hotels may be day 4 - torino - langhe savour a wine tasting of the best Barbera, substituted. After breakfast, enjoy your free time in the Barbaresco and Barolo wines. Stroll in pic- Porta Palazzo open-market, the largest in turesque La Morra village and admire the MEAL LEGEND: Europe. Look for their many Italian special- breathtaking panorama. Enjoy lunch at the (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

14 .com Venice TRILOGY BY RAIL Rome, Florence, Venice Florence Highlight of the Classics of Italy 8 days Rome

day 1 - usa - rome Independent overnight flight fromUSA to Rome airport (FCO). day 2 - rome Upon arrival at the airport, you are trans- ferred to your chosen hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this fascinating city. day 3 - rome After breakfast, why not join a private or collective sightseeing tour of Rome and discover the Eternal City or a tour of the Vatican Museum? This evening,we suggest you experience some great Roman cuisine in a typical trattoria. (BB) day 4 - rome - florence This morning, transfer to the rail station for a train ride to Florence. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. The day is at leisure to discover the beauties of this Renaissance city. Join a collective or private tour show- San Gimignano or opt for a visit to the CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING ing Stazione Station Santa Maria Novella, Tuscan countryside to enjoy a wine tasting the Duomo, San Marco, Santa Croce, in one of its many cellars. (BB) ANDIAMO TRILOGY BY RAIL Zecca Vecchia, Piazzale Michelangelo, Code Name: RAIL Galileo, Villa Cora, Porta Romana, Pitti day 6 - florence - venice Palace, Tornabuoni and many other sites After breakfast, board your first class train Square to admire the magnificent 13th such as Uffizi and the Academy of Fine to Venice. Upon arrival, transfer to your century Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and Arts. Independently admire the marvels of hotel. Savor the sights and sounds of this Doge’s Palace. Later, why not join an op- Donatello and Michelangelo works of art or unique city full of canals and narrow streets. tional tour of the Lagoon to visit the center shop for Florentine gold items and leather A romantic gondola ride would be hard to of the glassmaking industry in Murano and goods. (BB) resist! (BB) the most colorful of the Burano Islands? (BB) day 5 - florence day 7 - venice Morning at leisure or take an optional tour After breakfast, join a collective or pri- day 8 - venice - usa to visit the medieval towns of Siena and vate walking guided city tour of St. Mark’s After breakfast, transfer to Venice (VCE) airport for your return flight. (BB)

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• First Class Hotels Centrally Located • First Class Rail • Licensed Local Guides & Entrance Fees per program • Hotel & City Taxes • Baggage Handling of one piece of luggage

NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically mentioned above.

MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

.com 15 AMALFI COAST SPLENDOUR Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi Eternal City & The Amalfi Coast 10days

day 1 - usa - italy day 5 - sorrento - positano - amalfi lunch by the sea. Chance to join an option- Depart USA to Rome airport (FC0). Today’s highlight will be the beautiful drive al excursion to see Salerno and Paestum along the Amalfi Coast road. First, we visit Temple. (BB) day 2 - rome the resort of Positano, once called Poseidon Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. This by the Greeks, nowadays an international day 8 - amalfi - rome evening, we discover Rome Illuminated by resort for actors and wealthy families. Time Today, we drive to the small sea town of night and enjoy dinner. (D) on your own for lunch by the sea or enjoy Vietri, the first town of the Amalfitana shopping. Later, we drive along the coast Coast. Here we have the chance to shop day 3 - rome - pompeii - sorrento and stop to view the Emerald Grotto and for last minute souvenirs and gifts as this Morning, we drive south along the motor- its blue waters. Then weather permitting, a town is famous for its ceramics and pot- way of the sun by passing Montecassino private boat will take us following the coast tery. After, we drive to Rome and check-in Abbey to Naples. An orientation tour will to Amalfi. Check in at the hotel where din- at our hotel. Tonight, explore Rome on your show the beauties of the old capital city ner is served. (BB D) own. (BB) of the Reign of Sicily & Naples. Then to Pompeii for a guided visit through the ex- day 6 - amalfi day 9 - rome vatican museum cavated town, once buried by ashes from Late morning departure to visit the town of Today, enjoy the treasures of the Vatican Vesuvius volcano eruption in 79 A.D. Ravello and Atrani. Ravello will offer you Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Our tour Proceed along the Southern coast road to magnificent views from Villa Cimbrone allows us time to admire the artistic mas- Sorrento. Dinner at our hotel. (BB D) and Villa Rufolo. After independent lunch terpieces collected and commissioned by we drive to Atrani fisherman’s village to sa- the Popes. We see the famous Tapestry day 4 - sorrento - capri - sorrento vor the Mediterranean flavor and to see St. Gallery and Gallery of Maps and the mas- After breakfast, transfer to the port for a Saviour church dated 10th century. Return terpieces in the Sistine Chapel. Take your short cruise along the Naples bay to the Isle to Amalfi. Tonight, dinner is served in a time - Michelangelo spent 11 years in the of Capri. A guided tour will show the best famous local restaurant. (BB D) preparation of the vault and altar wall! Our sites of this famous island. In Anacapri we visit will be enhanced by the effective use of are offered the opportunity to choose be- day 7 - amalfi our excellent audio system. Tonight, enjoy tween a ride on a chair lift over the slopes Today is a day to relax and visit shops and a Farewell Dinner Party. (B D) of Mount Solaro or a visit of Axel Munthe the market or perhaps the Port Museum. Villa. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then Sit outside a local café and enjoypeople day 10 - rome - usa to Capri town. See the Piazzetta and the watching while sipping a delicious cap- Morning transfer to Fiumicino airport Caesar Augustus Gardens with spectacular puccino. Find your own little place to have (FCO) for your return flight. (BB) view over the Faraglioni rocks and Marina Piccola. Return by funicular and embark to Sorrento. Return to the hotel. Tonight, en- WHAT IS INCLUDED joy a local restaurant on your own. (BB L) • First Class Hotels Centrally Located • Luxury Motor Coach or Car CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING • Buffet Breakfast Daily ANDIAMO AMALFI COAST SPLENDOUR Code Name: AMF • Local Guides/Entrance Fees as per Program DEPARTURE DATES: • Wireless Headsets in Rome • Hotel & City Taxes May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, • Baggage handling one piece of luggage September 4th per person • Meals as per itinerary ACCOMMODATIONS NOT INCLUDED: (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at Rome: Palaz Carpegna airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Sorrento: Continental or Parco Principi Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically Amalfi: Luna Convento mentioned above.

Note: Similar category hotels may be MEAL LEGEND: substituted. (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

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AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli Venezia SLOVENIA CROATIA Giulia Valle Venice d’Aosta

Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna

FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche

Umbria

Corsica Abruzzo Como CROAT Rome Venice Milan Verona Padua Latium Molise BOSN Apulia NORTHERN GEMS HERZ NCE Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Florence Perugia Venice, Verona, Lake Como, San Marina Siena Assisi Basilicata days 8 A Magical Dive into the Northern Italian Beauties Rome Campania

Calabria day 1 monday - rome pre-tour We recommend that you have Andiamo arrange a pre-tour of Rome to experience the Eternal City. day 2 tuesday - rome - assisi - siena florence Early morning group departure (approxi- mate time 7:30 AM) for Assisi, the mys- tic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint 0 100 200 km Francis with its early Renaissance master- pieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed N on to Siena, the beautiful medieval city re- 0 62 124 miles nown for the Palio. Then on to Florence. Dinner and overnight. (BB D). day 3 wednesday - florence Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of Bologna, one of Italy’s most important art St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town 8 DAYS FROM USD $2339 housing the “David” by Michelangelo, and with its charming squares Piazza Maggiore ANDIAMO NORTHERN GEMS Santa Croce, the 13th Century Franciscan and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to San Code Name: GEMS church with Cimabue’s famous crucifix. Marino, the worlds smallest and oldest in- Rest of the day at leisure for optional sight- dependent Republic, founded in the year TUESDAY GUARANTEED DEPARTURES: seeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight. 301, as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and (BB D). overnight. (BB D) March: 25 day 4 thursday - florence - padua April: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 day 8 monday - san marino - perugia May: 6, 13, 20, 27 venice rome Departure for Venice via Padua, where Departure to Perugia, the charming univer- June: 3, 10, 17, 24 you will visit the famous Cathedral of sity town. Visit the impressing Cathedral July: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to August: 5, 12, 19, 26 “Gattamelata”. Continue on to Venice, and Rome. Upon arrival to Rome, end of the September: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of tour. (BB ) October: 7, 14, 21, 28 this unique city. You will see the Piazza and November: 4 Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the WHAT IS INCLUDED Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY and overnight. (BB D) • Accommodation at 4 Star hotels day 5 friday - venice • Service charges and taxes included ACCOMMODATIONS (FOUR STAR) Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano, • Ground transportation by deluxe coach San Marino:Titano (optional shopping) by motor launch. • An Assistant during the tour. Florence: Adriatico Dinner and overnight. (BB D) • Sightseeing tours as indicated in the Venice: Principe itinerary Como: Grand Hotel Imperiale* day 6 saturday - venice - verona lake como • Local guides and entrance fees *Como situated in Loc. Moltrasio. Morning departure for Verona to see the NOT INCLUDED: PRICING town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; on Como. Dinner and overnight. (BB D) Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, Double: $2339 other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All Single: $2779 day 7 sunday - como - milan - san that is not specifically mentioned above. marino Note: Similar category hotels may be Departure to Milan and panoramic tour MEAL LEGEND: substituted. of the city. Proceed onto San Marino via (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

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Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna

FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche

Umbria

Corsica Abruzzo

Lugano Rome Como Venice Latium Molise Apulia Cinque Terre

Basilicata

Bari Campania Brindisi DISCOVER APULIA Lecce Taranto Bari, Lecce, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Ostuni, Altamura Region of Glorious Churches, Castles, 9 days & Sun-Bleached Beaches Calabria 0 100 200 km N 0 62 124 miles

day 1 - usa - italy Castel del Monte. After our tour, drive to Independent overnight flight fromUSA for the delightful port town of Trani and en- CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING Bari Italy. joy lunch in a typical trattoria. Discover the ANDIAMO DISCOVER APULIA Cathedral of Trani, the pearl of Apulia dur- Code Name: PUL day 2 - bari - lecce ing this afternoon’s walking tour. Return to Upon arrival at Bari (BRI), transfer to your resort, where you can enjoy an olive ACCOMMODATIONS (FIVE STAR) Lecce and check into your hotel. This eve- oil tasting prior to dinner. (BB L D) Lecce: Patria Palace Hotel ning, gather for a welcome drink and din- Fasano: The Masseria Torre Coccaro 0 100 200 km ner. (D) day 6 - locorotondo, alberobello, & Resort ostuni N day 3 - otranto & lecce Visit a mozzarella factory in Locorotondo. Note: Similar category hotels may be Today we explore Oranto and marvel at Later, discover the curiously shaped trulli substituted. 0 62 124 miles the exquisite floor mosaic insideO tranto’s houses, a vernacular architecture seen only MEAL LEGEND: Cathedral. Return to Lecce in the afternoon in Apulia. In this fairy-tale city hundreds (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner and visit a private workshop to observe ar- of these delightful dwellings clustered to- tisans at work on wonderful papier-mâché gether form a World Heritage site. Return figures. (BB) to the hotel for an afternoon to relax. Enjoy the pool and spa facilities or take a bike ride day 4 - lecce & martina franca through the olive groves towards the beach. Following a lecture on baroque architec- Tonight, we have a dinner of local special- ture, take a walking tour of Lecce’s cen- ties in a restored farmhouse. (BB D) tral area. En route, stop at the Antinori Masseria Maime wine estate in the Salento day 7 - altarmura & bari region. Apulia produces more grapes than Visit a family-run bakery in Altamura, any other region. Antinori has been pro- which produces a unique blend of bread, ducing excellent reds such as Negroamaro, turning it into delicious focaccie and pizze. Malvasia Nera, and Primitivo since 1998. This afternoon, explore the seaport of Bari. Enjoy a tour of the new estate followed by This evening, dine in the hotel’s restaurant. a wine tasting and lunch. This afternoon, (BB D) arrive at your resort. Enjoy your surround- ings before gathering for dinner in the ho- day 8 - egnazia & polignano a mare tel. (BB L D) Go inside the walls of the ancient city of Egnazia to view the treasures unearthed day 5 - castel del monte & trani by archaeologists. Stop in enchanting Travel north to admire the geometric har- Polignano, before returning to the hotel mony and majestic octagonal plan of the for an afternoon at leisure. Gather this eve- ning for a farewell dinner at a local farm- stead. (BB D) day 9 - italy - usa Depart Bari (BRI) for the USA on individ- ual flights. (BB)

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Accommodations • Transportation • Local Guides • Meals as specified

NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifi- cally mentioned above.

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Lombardy Veneto FRANCEPiedmont BOSNIA- Florence Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna Tuscany Marche FRANCE Florence Umbria Tuscany Marche Corsica Abruzzo CROAT Umbria Rome

Corsica Abruzzo Latium Molise BOSN CROAT Apulia Como HERZ Rome Venice NCE Milan VeronaFlorencePadua Latium Molise BOSN Apulia MAGICAL TUSCIA Siena HERZ NCE Bolsena Basilicata Rome, Bolsena, Viterbo, Todi, Orvieto, Siena, Florence, Florence Siena RomePerugia Campania Culinary, Gourmet, & Wine at Lake View Assisi Basilicata days 9 Rome Campania Calabria Calabria

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to Florence, capital of Renaissance Art. A walking guided tour will show you the Cathedral and Baptistery with its famous Golden Doors, the medieval quarter and Signoria Square. We visit the Academy of Fine Arts seeing Michelangelo’s David and 0 1000 200100 km 200 km other masterpieces. Time free for shop- N ping. Late afternoon, return to Bolsena for N0 62 124 miles day 1 - usa - rome air which is accentuated by the number of dinner. (BB D) 0 62 124 miles Depart USA to Rome airport (FCO). its artisans. Stop in Bomarzo Monster’s day 8 - bolsena Park, built by Vicinio Orsini and is consid- day 2 - rome ered the first cultural Disneyland. Time at After breakfast, we visit this charming little Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Time leisure. Return to Bolsena for a cruise over town of Bolsena with its Castle, the muse- to unpack rest and explore Rome. the largest lake in Italy of volcanic origin, um and St. Cristina Church famous for the Miracle of the Eucharist. The rest of the day day 3 - rome seeing Bisentina Island, once summer res- idence of the popes and the crown territory at leisure. Tonight, you are invited by the Morning guided tour through the Eternal owner to a special Dinner Party. (BB D) City seeing the Roman Forum, St. Peter’s of this crater. Return to the country house Basilica, Coliseum and the Moses’ of for dinner. (BB D) day 9 - bolsena - rome airport Michelangelo in St. Peter’s in Chains. day 6 - cività - todi - orvieto - Early departure to reach the Rome airport Afternoon at leisure. See also Piazza bolsena (FCO) for your return flight. (BB) Navona, the Phanteon and Piazza di Morning drive to Cività Bagnoregio, a spec- Spagna (BB) tacular and unique citadel located over a WHAT IS INCLUDED volcanic ridge corroded through the cen- day 4 - rome - bolsena turies by natural events and united to the After breakfast, we head north following the • Transfer from airport to hotel in Rome world by a long narrow bridge. Then af- Consular road build at Aurelio’s time on the • ter crossing the Tiber River and entering One group Transfer from Bolsena to Tyrrhenian coast passing Civitavecchia and Rome airport Umbria, we reach Todi. A little old town reaching the Etruscan town of Tarquinia. A on a pretty site overlooking a valley that • Rome First Class hotels Centrally Lo- guided visit to the Necropolis will give the has preserved some remarkable buildings. cated Bed & Breakfast idea of the past glory of this town. Time Amongst them, you’ll see also three sets • 5 Nights accommodation in Bolsena to visit the town’s principal palaces such of walls: Etruscan, Roman and Medieval. Country House as Palazzo Vitelleschi and St. Mary of the Later we reach and visit Orvieto, not only • 7 Buffet Breakfast Citadel church in Romanesque style. Stop famous for its white wines but also of its • 5 Dinner at Bolsena Country House in Tuscania to visit the Roman Byzantine predominant position over the Tiber Valley. Church. We then reach the shore of Lake • Farewell Dinner Party in Bolsena We see the Cathedral completed in the 14th Bolsena and our country house. After • Deluxe Mini Van fully equipped century where thirty-three architects, 152 check in, meet with the owner for a wel- • Guided tour in Rome & Florence Sculptures, 68 painters and 90 artists took come drink and dinner overlooking the • part of the creation of this imposing mas- Entrance fees to Florence Academy lake at sunset. (BB D) terpiece. Visit also the Old Quarter. Return • Luggage handling at hotels one piece day 5 - bolsena - viterbo - bolsena to Bolsena for dinner. (BB D) per person Day to explore and visit the Tuscia district. • Hotel tax & city taxes day 7 - bolsena -siena - florence First a stop to Bagnaia crowned by the Villa This morning, we drive through a beauti- NOT INCLUDED: Lante, the country house of several popes Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; ful landscape to San Quirico d’Orcia. We and also a great example of Renaissance Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, visit this charming village and its geomet- other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All gardening style. Visit at Bagnaia where ric garden created around 1580. Then to that is not specifically mentioned above. Prince Charles did his architectural school. Siena, important medieval town, known Then to the pope’s city of Viterbo, still en- for its horse race “Il Palio” and its cookies. MEAL LEGEND: circled by its walls that has kept a medieval Later we will drive along the Chianti road (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

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Lombardy Veneto Piedmont BOSNIA- Liguria HERZEGOVINA Emilia-Romagna

FRANCE Florence Tuscany Marche

Umbria

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Latium Molise Genova Apulia CINQUE TERRE TASTING Sestri Levante Sestri Levante, Cinque Terre (5 Villages) Cinque Terre Italian Riviera: Paradise on Earth days Basilicata 5 Campania

day 1 - usa - italy guided tour of the village. The steamer will Calabria Independent overnight flight fromUSA to then take you to Monterosso and after the Genova (GOA). guided tour of the medieval village you will 0 100 200 km N take the train to Sestri Levante. Dinner and 0 62 124 miles day 2 - sestri levante overnight stay at the hotel. (BB L D) Independent arrival in Sestri Levante. After check-in begin your tour where you will day 4 - the wine route have a view on the breathtaking Silence Bay Private car transfer at “Palvotrisia” for a and Fable Bay. After lunch in a restaurant visit of the Bosoni’s winery and tasting. At free time for shopping. Late afternoon, visit the end of the tour, lunch in a restaurant. an oil mill for a guided tour and local food Free afternoon to visit Portovenere on your and wine tasting. Dinner at hotel. (L D) own. In the evening, private car transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay. (BB day 3 - cinque terre national park L D) 0 100 200 km Meet your guide and train transfer to La Spezia and public bus transfer at “Groppo day 5 - genova N di Manarola” where you will be visiting the After breakfast train transfer to Genova. 0 62 124 miles “Cinque Terre Wine Growers’ Cooperative”. Guided visit at the celebrated Romanengo’s During the guided tour (about one hour) dragé workshop. Free time to visit the town you will be looking at the different vine- on your own. Lunch in a restaurant. End of yard growing and wine production phases. tour. Perhaps you will to transfer to the rail Tasting of three local wines and of a glass of station or airport to continue your Italian “Schiacchetrà liqueur”. Then walk through holiday? (BB L) the vineyards to Manarola, guided visit of the village and walking on to Riomaggiore CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING along the celebrated Lovers’ Pathway (Via ANDIAMO CINQUE TERRE TASTING WHAT IS INCLUDED dell’Amore). Steamer transfer to Vernazza Code Name: CINQ and lunch in a restaurant. After lunch, • 3 overnight stays in a 4 star hotel in Sestri Levante • All train and public bus ticket as specified in the program • All lunches in restaurant as described in the programme • Assistance of licensed tour guide (1 Half Day + 1 full day) • Admission ticket, guided tour and tasting in an oil mill in Sestri Levante • Tasting at the Cinque Terre Wine Growers’ Cooperative • “Cinque Terre Card” with admission to the Cinque Terre National Park • Admission ticket, guided tour and wine tasting at Bosoni’s wine-producing firm • Admission ticket, guided tour at Romanengo’s dragé workshop

NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities; Porterage at airport; Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program; Tips, other Entrances and Personal Items; Travel Insurance; All that is not specifically mentioned above.

MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

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day 1 friday - usa - sicily WHAT IS INCLUDED Independent overnight flight to Palermo (PMO). • Small group size; Maximum 12 clients day 2 saturday - palermo • Private Airport Transfers for services from 8:00 PM to 7:00 PM You are greeted at Palermo airport and transferred to your hotel. Free time to • Buffet continental breakfast daily • Three visits to Sicilian cellars and tasting rest or explore the town. Tonight, enjoy a Sicilian wine Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. (D) • Deluxe Van/mini-coach with Air Conditioning day 3 sunday - monreale dome & • English speaking Tour Director/Driver as valle dello jato winery per program 0 100 200 km After breakfast, we see the Monreale • Welcome Dinner at local restaurant with N Duomo and travel to the Valle dello Jato, group set-menù, 1/4 lt local wine 0 62 124 miles famous for strong wines. We visit the win- • One light dinner at hotel with set menù ery, and enjoy lunch. This afternoon we • One visit to Sicilian Olive Oil factory and continue to Custonaci-Trapani. Light din- tasting ner at hotel (BB L D). 10 DAYS FROM USD $2649 • Farewell Cocktail Party at winery ANDIAMO SICILIAN WINE & FOOD • One light lunch at winery-farmhouse in Menfi day 4 monday - erice, olive oil factory & cooking experience Code Name: GRM • One cooking course in Trapani province followed by a light lunch Following breakfast, we transfer to Erice DEPARTURE DATES (FRI DEPARTURE) • One pizza and pane-bread cooking demon- and stop at a pastry-shop to taste local mar- stration in Sant’ Angelo Muxaro zipan and almond-based candies. We visit April 11th, May 16th, June 13th, • One dinner at trattoria in Ragusa, set menù a famous olive oil factory to enjoy a tast- Sept 12th, Oct 10th • One chocolate demonstration and one light ing. Later, we meet the Country-Chef who lunch at restaurant, set menù teaches us how to prepare local Trapani ACCOMMODATIONS (FIRST CLASS) • Admission fee included for all sites and other dishes for our lunch. (BB L) activities as per itinerary Palermo: Hotel ai Cavalieri • Hotel & City Taxes day 5 tuesday - salt way road, Trapani Province: Villa Zina Park Hotel marsala & menfi winery • Natural mineral water at included meals This morning we cross the Salt Way Road Agrigento: Colleverde Park Hotel Ragusa: Hotel il Barocco NOT INCLUDED: and arrive in Marsala, home of the world- Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver famous wine. We visit an important winery Catania: Hotel Katane Palace and Local Guides; Porterage at airport; Beverages and for a tasting. Continuing to Menfi we reach Note: Similar Category Hotels may be meals not mentioned in the program; Travel Insurance; Airport Transfer 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM clients have to pay Baglio Winery to enjoy a light lunch. This substitued night supplement Euros 20,00 per person each way afternoon depart to Agrigento. Tonight, a $2649 per person double occupancy tour of the Temples Valley. (BB L) $3029 per person single occupancy Site) where an ancient Aztec recipe is used day 6 wednesday - sant’angelo to make the famous Chocolate of Modica. muxaro, sicilian pane cunsatu & WINERIES (FIRST CLASS) We visit a local restaurant for a chocolate country pizza Valle dello Jato: Cantine Calatrasi demonstration and tasting. Light lunch We depart to Sant’Angelo Muxaro and meet Trapani Province: Donnafugata, Cantine included. This afternoon, we continue to Donna Concetta. She teaches us pizza and Florio, Pellegrino, Rallo Noto. Time at leisure. Later departure to bread preparation. We enjoy a simple light- Menfi: Cantine Planeta, Lanzara-Baglio San Catania. (BB L) lunch of Sicilian Pizza and Pane Cunsatu Vincenzo (a typical country bread). This afternoon day 9 saturday - taormina & etna Etna: Cantine Murgo-Tenuta San Michele, winery we visit the city centre and local shops. Benanti, Antichi Vinai Afternoon return to Agrigento. (BB L) Morning, transfer to Taormina. Free time. Note: Wineries may be substitued This afternoon, we travel to Mt Etna. The day 7 thursday - piazza armerina & area’s lava and volcanic minerals contrib- caltagirone MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner ute to its unique wine. We visit a local win- Morning departure to Piazza Armerina in ery and enjoy a delicious Farewell Sicilian central Sicily. We continue to Caltagirone, day 8 friday - ragusa, chocolate in Cocktail Party. Return to Catania. (BB FC) famous for its pottery. Time to shop. Later modica & baroque in val di noto depart to Ragusa. Tonight, dinner at a trat- Morning walk in Ragusa Ibla. Later we de- day 10 sunday - catania toria. (BB D) part for Modica (a UNESCO World Heritage Transfer to Catania Airport (CTA) for our return flight. (BB)

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Latium Molise Apulia Erice Palermo Taormina SICILIAN HERITAGE Marsala Castelbuono Palermo, Marsala, Leonforte, Piazza Armerina Agrigento Basilicata Syracuse, Taormina Enna Syracuse Campania days Breathtaking Sights,Tastes, and Perfumes of the Heritage 9 of this Mediterranean Civilization

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day 1 friday usa - sicily 9 DAYS FROM USD $2499 Independent flight to Palermo Sicily. WHAT IS INCLUDED ANDIAMO SICILIAN HERITAGE day 2 saturday - palermo • Small group size; Maximum 20 clients Code Name: HER You are greeted at Palermo airport and • Private Airport Transfers from 8AM to 7PM Guaranteed Departures (minimum 2 clients) transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a • Buffet breakfast daily Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. (D) • Two visits to Sicilian cellars & wine tasting DEPART RETURN • Deluxe Vehicle-coach with Air Conditioning Fri Apr 18 Sat Apr 26 day 3 sunday - monreale & palermo 0 100 200 km Today you will discover the styles which • English speaking Tour Director/Driver Fri May 09 Sat May 17 • Welcome Dinner with choice of 2 set-menù come together through the Arabic Norman, Fri Jun 06 Sat Jun 14 N Spanish and Islamic domination. Monreale • Farewell Dinner with choice of 2 set-menù 0 62 124 miles Duomo, Palatine Chapel, Piazza Pretoria, • Two dinners at Hotel-Villa w choice of 2 Fri Jun 27 Sat Jul 5 Santa Caterina and San Giuseppe dei set-menù Fri Sep 05 Sat Sep 13 • One light-lunch at Olive-Oil factory-farm- Teatini, Via Maqueda and the Cathedral. Fri Sep 19 Sat Sep 27 (BB) house with tasting typical local dishes • One light-lunch at Winery-farmhouse with Fri Oct 17 Sat Oct 25 day 4 monday - palermo - erice tasting typical Etna dishes PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY trapani - marsala - palermo • Natural mineral water at included meals Early departure to tour western Sicily. Erice- • All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as city centre reached by cableway. Then to an SICILIAN HERITAGE specified in the itinerary (STANDARD OCCUPANCY) olive oil and farmhouse to enjoy our light- • Cablecar to Erice city centre (subject to lunch. In the afternoon, we travel between weather) Palermo: Hotel Plaza Opera Trapani and Marsala to the Salt Road, to • Cablecar to Etna Volcano (subject to Leonforte: Villa Gussio Nicoletti tour the historic saltpan works. Arrive in weather) Taormina: Hotel Villa Angela or Hotel Monte Marsala and visit a local winery’s cellar and • Admission fee included for all sites and other Tauro activities as per itinerary taste Sicilian wines. Return to Palermo. $2499 per person double occupancy (BB L) • Baggage Handling of 1 piece of luggage at hotel $2899 per person single occupancy day 5 tuesday - palermo - agrigento • Hotel & City Taxes DELUXE SICILIAN HERITAGE leonforte Today’s drive takes us to Agrigento to enjoy NOT INCLUDED: (SUPERIOR ROOMS) Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver the spectacular Valley of the Temples. Later, and Local Guides; Porterage at airport; Beverages and Palermo: Hotel Plaza Opera we depart to Leonforte and we check-in to meals not mentioned in the program; Travel Insurance; Leonforte: Villa Gussio Nicoletti the magical Villa Gussio. Enjoy dinner at Airport Transfer 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM clients have to pay Taormina: Hotel Villa Angela or Hotel Monte the hotel restaurant. (BB D) night supplement Euros 20,00 per person each way Tauro day 6 wednesday - leonforte - enna $2949 per person double occupancy piazza armerina - caltagirone $3329 per person single occupancy leonforte Today, our first stop is at Enna. Continue MEAL LEGEND: to Piazza Armerina to see the ruins of a (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Roman Villa of Casale. In the afternoon, we day 8 friday - taormina - mt etna visit the baroque town of Caltagirone know santa venerina - taormina as “the city of ceramics”. Time for leisure. A short drive takes us to the slopes of Mt. Return to our hotel for dinner. (BB D) Etna, where we experience the lava fields day 7 thursday - leonforte - and incredible view of Europe’s highest syracuse - taormina and most active volcano. Then to a winery Today we depart to Syracuse. On arrival, we and farmhouse located in the lovely village walk on Ortygia Island, the heart of the city of Santa Venerina where we indulge in a centre. Our guided visit through archaeo- typical light-lunch. Return to Taormina and logical area shows the Greek Theatre, the time to rest before our Farewell Dinner at a Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise local restaurant.(BB L D) Quarry. After, we drive along the coast to Taormina, the world famous resort of Sicily day 9 saturday - catania - usa for its views and atmosphere. (BB) Arrivederci Sicily as we are transferred to Catania Airport (CTA). (BB)

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day 1 friday usa - sicily Visit the Cave of Thieves, Mount Fontana Calabria Independent overnight flight fromUSA to and the extinct craters of Sartorius Mounts. 9 DAYS FROM USD $2939 Palermo (PMO). Next a farmhouse visit to enjoy a typical ANDIAMO SICILIAN LANDSCAPE light lunch of Etna artisan foods. We drive Code Name: LAND day 2 saturday - palermo to the entrance of Alcantara Gorges and re- Arrival at Palermo airport and indepen- turn to Taormina by coast road. (BB L) DEPARTURE DATES (FRI DEPARTURE): dent transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local trattoria. (D) day 7 thursday - caltagirone, agri- March: 7, 21 gento temples & kolymbetra park April: 4, 11, 25 day 3 sunday - the godfather movie Today we drive to Caltagirone. Explore the May: 16, 23, 30 in corleone & ficuzza natural park city centre and admire the beautiful locally June: 13, 27 Today drive across the countryside to made ceramics. Time at leisure. We con- July: 11 Corleone, known as the birthplace of the tinue to Agrigento (c. 580 BC), then on to September: 12, 26 Mafia. Later we continue to Ficuzza.E njoy Kolymbetra Gardens, an historic archaeo- October: 10, 24 0 100 200 km a village walk and light local lunch in the logical site. Dinner at our hotel. Tonight, Nov: 7 ancient rail station. Later back to Palermo. enjoy a tour of Agrigento by Night to ad- PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY N (BB L) mire the Illuminated Temples. (BB D) 0 62 124 miles day 4 monday - cefalù & nebrodi day 8 friday - sant’angelo muxaro, ACCOMMODATIONS (FIRST CLASS) Today we visit Cefalù, a charming coastal a bread, pizza & cooking experience Palermo: Hotel Politeama town. Leaving Cefalù we drive along the This morning we depart for Sant’Angelo Agrigento: Hotel Della Valle Tyrrenian coast and enter majestic Nebrodi Muxaro to meet Donna Concetta. She will Taormina: Hotel Lido Caparena Park. We stop for lunch (not included) in teach us Pizza and Bread preparation. Our a local restaurant. This afternoon we cross simple lunch includes Sicilian Pizza and PRICING the slopes of Mount Etna to reach Taormina. Pane Cunsatu, a typical local bread. This af- Double: $2939 Tonight dinner at hotel (BB D) ternoon we visit the little city centre and lo- Single: $3319 cal shops. Afternoon departure to Palermo. day 5 tuesday - the rocky Tonight we gather for a Farewell Dinner at Note: Similar category hotels may be necropolis of pantalica substituted. (In case of bad weather, we will exchange a local restaurant (BB L D) Syracuse for this excursion.) Today a day day 9 saturday - palermo trip to Pantalica. We visit the Necropolis of Independent transfer to Palermo airport WHAT IS INCLUDED Pantalica, tracing the presence of pre-his- (BB) toric man. Afternoon return to Taormina • Small size group; Minimum 4 clients, (BB) maximum 12 clients • Deluxe Vehicle-Mini Coach with AC day 6 wednesday - mt etna jeep ride • English speaking Tour Director/Driver A short drive by Jeep to the slopes of Mt. • Welcome cocktail Etna. Weather permitting, we will see lava fields and incredible views of the volcano. • Welcome Dinner (3 course set-menu) • Two dinners at Hotel (3 course set-menu) OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE • One light lunch (set menu) at ancient rail station PALERMO AIRPORT TRANSFERS & • One Etna jeep ride ADMISSION FEE • One light lunch (set menu) at Etna farmhouse PRICING • One pizza and bread making course in Sant’Angelo Muxaro Double: Euros 105,00 per person • One light lunch in Sant’Angelo Muxaro Single: Euros 150,00 per person • All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as Note: Night use supplement Euros 20,00 specified in the itinerary one way. • Hotel & City Taxes

WHAT IS INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED: Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver • Collective Palermo airport transfers done and Local Guides; Porterage at airport; Beverages and from 8:00AM to 7:00PM meals not mentioned in the program; Arrival/Departure • Admission fee for Agrigento Valley of the airport transfers; Admission fee for all sites and other Temples activities as per itinerary; Travel Insurance.

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day 1 thursday - usa - malta Independent overnight flight fromUSA to 9 DAYS FROM USD $1719 Malta. ANDIAMO TWO ISLAND TOUR Code Name: MALT day 2 friday - malta Arrive at Malta airport (MLA) and transfer DEPARTURES: EACH FRIDAY FROM to your hotel. Day at leisure. APRIL 4, 2008 TO OCTOBER 17, 2008. day 3 saturday - malta: valletta, mdina & marsaxlokk ACCOMMODATIONS (FIRST CLASS) A full day tour with visits to the Upper Malta: Hotel Corinthia Marina no sea view Barakka Gardens, St. John’s Cathedral, Taormina: Hotel Lido Caparena no sea view and Valletta’s Grand Masters Palace. We explore the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, Note: Hotels may be substituted with WHAT IS INCLUDED similar category an ideal stop for lunch. This afternoon we visit the Hagar Qim Temple site. And do a • Small group size; Minimum 2 clients, Double: $1719 per person walking tour of Mdina. (BB) Maximum 25 clients Single: $2009 per person • Group Airport/Port Transfers for services Sea View Room: $1899 per person day 4 sunday - sicily: catania & done from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM taormina • Buffet continental breakfast daily PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY Free day for shopping or an optional excur- • Deluxe Vehicle-coach with Air Conditioning sion to Gozo Island. Tonight, transfer to MEAL LEGEND: • English speaking Tour Director/Driver as per (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner the airport and independent departure to program reach Catania airport (CTA). In Sicily you • One light lunch at farmhouse tasting typical day 7 wednesday - sicily: jeep ride to are met and transferred to your hotel in Etna dishes mount etna Taormina. (BB) • One lunch at local restaurant with group A short drive by jeep takes us to the slopes set-menù in Syracuse day 5 monday - sicily: taormina of Mt. Etna to see the lava fields and vol- • All sightseeing and excursions as specified cano. We visit the Cave of Thieves and Today, explore and enjoy the beautiful sea- in the itinerary side town of Taormina. (BB) Mount Fontana. Next enjoy local Etna spe- • 1 Full Day jeep ride excursion to Etna cialties in our light lunch. Later, a stop at day 6 tuesday - sicily: catania & Volcano the entrance of Alcantara Gorges. Return syracuse • Hotel & City Taxes to Taormina. (BB L) Departure to Catania, in the shadow of • Admission fee Mount Etna. Here we visit the old city. day 8 thursday - taormina - catania NOT INCLUDED: Later a drive to Syracuse. Enjoy lunch at Intercontinental Flight; Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver Transfer to Catania Airport (CTA) for your a local restaurant. This afternoon, we visit and Local Guides; Porterage at airport; Beverages and return flight. (BB) the Archaeological Park and the Roman meals not mentioned in the program; Arrival/Departure airport transfers; Admission fee for all sites and other Amphitheatre. Return to Taormina (BB L) activities as per itinerary; Travel Insurance. SPECIAL ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE INFO

• The tour starts in Malta airport (MLA) and finishes in Catania airport (CTA)

• We strongly recommend to our clients that you obtain international airline tickets with arrival in Malta airport and departure from Catania airport

• Passengers also must obtain a domestic flight from Malta to Catania (operated by: Air Malta/KM) or ferry ticket from Malta port to Catania port (operated by: Virtu Ferries)

Flight details are subject to Airline reconfirmation. We are not responsible for flight changes, flight cancellation or rescheduled flights. Tickets and rates are available on request.

.com 25 SICILIAN CITY TO SEA Palermo Taormina Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Mount Etna, Taormina A Land of Striking Contrasts Agrigento 9 days

day 1 - usa - sicily Independent overnight flight fromUSA to Palermo (PMO). day 2 - palermo You are greeted at Palermo airport and transferred to your hotel. Time at leisure to own explore the town or for shopping. day 3 - monreale & palermo After breakfast, we will show you where the Arab-Norman art and architecture reached the pinnacle of its glory with the Monreale Duomo, launched in 1174 by William II and represent the scene from the Old and New Testaments all in golden mosa- ics. Then to Palermo to explore the Capo Market a large street market that captures the flavor of Palermo’s Saracen past. Capo is a blend of general confusion and a jum- ble of vendors’ stalls, winding toward the old gate (Porta Carini) of what used to be day 4 - palermo town rich with boutiques and lovely restau- the city wall. Continuing a panoramic sce- Today at leisure to own explore or shop. rants. (BB) nic drive, by seeing: the terrific Massimo Perhaps you would like to join an optional day 8 - taormina Theatre, Piazza Pretoria, Via Maqueda with excursion to tour western Sicily? (BB) Today you are free for leisure and explora- its “four corners” who converge Palermo at tion. (BB) a quartet of baroque palaces left over from day 5 - agrigento & piazza armerina the heyday of Spanish rule dates from the Today’s drive across the vast countryside day 9 - taormina - catania 1560. This afternoon at leisure to own ex- enables us to see Sicily’s great variety of Time to say goodbye to Sicily while we are plore the town. (BB) sceneries. We arrive in Agrigento and visit transferred to Catania Airport (CTA) for on your own to the Valley of the Temples, our return flight. (BB) WHAT IS INCLUDED a magnificent cluster of Greek ruins over- looking the Mediterranean Sea. Later, we depart to Piazza Armerina and visit on your • Small group size; Maximum 12 clients 9 DAYS FROM USD $1829 • Private Airport Transfers for services from own the ruins of a Roman Villa of Casale. After, we drive along the coast to Taormina, ANDIAMO CITY TO SEA TOUR 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Code Name: SEA • Buffet continental breakfast daily the world famous resort of Sicily. (BB) • Deluxe vehicle-coach with Air Conditioning, day 6 - jeep ride experience to etna no toilet as per itinerary DEPARTURES: DAILY FROM volcano MARCH 12, 2008 TO JUNE 4, 2008. • One collective jeep ride experience to Etna A short drive by jeep takes us to the slopes Volcano of Mt. Etna. Weather and volcanic condi- • One light lunch at farmhouse 1/2 mineral tions permitting, we experience the lava ACCOMMODATIONS water and 1/4 local wine fields and incredible view ofE urope’s high- Palermo: Hotel ai Cavalieri • English speaking Driver-Escort as per Taormina: Hotel Villa Angela sea view program est and most active volcano. Visit the Cave of the Thieves and Mount Fontana with a rooms • Collective sightseeing, tasting and excursions as specified in the itinerary spectacular view of Bove Valley and the ex- Note: Hotels may be substituted with tinct craters of Sartorius Mounts. Then to similar category • Hotel & City Taxes a farmhouse to taste Etna artisan food and Double: $1829 per person NOT INCLUDED: we indulge in a typical light-lunch. Later, Single: $2129 per person Intercontinental Flight enjoy a stop at the entrance of Alcantara Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides Gorges before we drive along the coast Sea View Room: supplement Euros 120 per Porterage at airport person Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program back to Taormina (BB L) Travel Insurance Airport Transfer 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM clients have to pay day 7 - taormina MEAL LEGEND: night supplement Euros 20,00 per person each way Today is yours to delight in this beautiful (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

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Latium Molise Apulia SICILIAN HOLIDAY Palermo Taormina Palermo, Agrigento,Taormina Catania Discover the Enchanting Island Piazza Armerina Agrigento Basilicata days Caltagirone Syracuse 9 Campania

day 1 friday - usa - sicily day 6 wednesday - taormina Calabria Independent overnight flight from the Today at leisure to self explore or shop or USA to Palermo, Sicily. optional Etna Volcano jeep ride (BB) day 2 saturday - palermo day 7 thursday - caltagirone & Upon arrival to Palermo airport (PMO) in- agrigento dependent transfer to your hotel. Tonight, We drive to Caltagirone, an important town enjoy a Welcome Dinner at local restau- for pottery and ceramics. We continue to rant. (D) Agrigento to see the finest of all ancient Greek sites. Dinner at hotel. After dinner, day 3 sunday - palermo - monreale we enjoy a tour of Agrigento by night to ad- Morning walking tour includes a visit to mire the Illuminated Temples. (BB D) the Capo Market. Continue to the Massimo day 8 friday - segesta, salt way road, Theatre Square and visit the Palatine erice & olive oil factory 0 100 200 km Chapel and Hall of King Roger II, the Four Today, we drive to Segesta to see the fa- Corners and the great Pretoria Square. mous Doric Temple. We continue to N Afternoon visit Monreale to admire the Trapani where we admire Salt Way Road 0 62 124 miles gold mosaics. Return to Palermo. Dinner and Sicilian windmills. Continue to the on your own. (BB) medieval hill town of Erice. We continue day 4 monday - cefalù - piazza to a local pastry-shop to taste marzipans armerina and almond pastry. Afternoon, we drive to Departure to Cefalù, a charming coastal a local Olive Oil Factory for our Farewell town. We visit the city centre and enjoy a Cocktail and tasting of antipasti, local ol- walk to reach the Cathedral. Drive through ive oil, bruschette, pizza and local cheese. WHAT IS INCLUDED the interior of Sicily to reach Piazza Continue to Palermo. (BB FC) Armerina, where we tour one of the most • Small group size; Maximum 25 clients impressive villas of the late Roman Empire. day 9 saturday - palermo • Palermo: Three nights First Class Hotel, standard room Continue to reach Taormina. Dinner at ho- Time to say goodbye to Sicily. Independent transfer to Palermo airport (PMO). (BB) • Agrigento: One night First Class Hotel, tel. (BB D) standard room day 5 tuesday - catania - syracuse 9 DAYS FROM USD $1859 • Taormina: Three nights First Class Hotel, Morning departure to Catania, the city of ANDIAMO SICILIAN HOLIDAY TOUR standard room no sea-view lava standing in the shadow of Mount Etna. Code Name: HOL • Deluxe Vehicle-coach with Air Conditioning, We visit the old centre of the city. Later, we no toilet drive to Syracuse and walk on the island of DEPARTURES: EACH SATURDAY FROM • English speaking Tour Director/Driver as per program Ortygia. We enjoy lunch at a local restau- DECEMBER 29, 2007 TO DECEMBER 20, 2008. • Welcome Cocktail rant. Afternoon, we visit the magnificent ACCOMMODATIONS (FIRST CLASS) Archaeological Park. Return to Taormina. • Welcome Dinner with group set-menù, 3 Palermo: Hotel Politeama course (BB L) Agrigento: Hotel Della Valle • Two dinners at Hotel with group set-menù, 3 course Taormina: Hotel Lido Caparena OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE • One lunch at local restaurant in Syracuse AIRPORT TRANSFERS & ADMISSION FEE Note: Hotels may be substituted with with group set-menù, 3 course similar category • One Farewell Cocktail at olive oil factory- PRICING Double: $1859 per person farmhouse Double: Euros 140,00 per person Single: $2179 per person • All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as Single: Euros 185,00 per person specified in the itinerary New Year Departure (December 29): • Hotel & City Taxes Note: Night use supplement Euros 20,00 supplement Euros 145, 00 per person one way between 8pm and 7am. Easter Departure (March 22): supplement NOT INCLUDED: Euros 120, 00 per person Intercontinental Flight, Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver & Local Guides, Airport transfers, Porterage at airport, OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE Baggage Handling of one piece of luggage at hotel, ETNA VOLCANO JEEP RIDE (DAY 6) PRICES ARE PER PERSON, LAND ONLY Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program, MEAL LEGEND: Travel Insurance, New Year Galà Dinner, Cablecar to Erice PRICING city centre (subject to weather forecast), Cablecar to Etna (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch or Light Lunch, Volcano (subject to weather forecast), Admission fee Euros 99,00 per person (FC) Farewell Cocktail (D) Dinner included for all sites and other activities as per itinerary

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Latium Molise Apulia SICILIAN HIGHLIGHTS Palermo Taormina Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Syracuse, Taormina Catania The Triangular-Shaped Island Piazza Armerina Agrigento Basilicata days Caltagirone Syracuse 7 Campania

day 1 friday usa - sicily Calabria WHAT IS INCLUDED Independent overnight flight fromUSA to 7 DAYS FROM USD $1859 Palermo (PMO). ANDIAMO SICILIAN HIGHLIGHTS • Small group size; Minimum 2 clients Code Name: HILI Maximumn 25 clients day 2 saturday - palermo • Buffet continental breakfast daily Upon arrival to Palermo airport indepen- DEPARTURES: EACH SATURDAY FROM • Deluxe Van/mini-coach with Air Conditioning dent transfer to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a DECEMBER 29, 2007 TO DECEMBER 20, 2008. • English speaking Tour Director/Driver as per Welcome Dinner at local restaurant. (D) program day 3 sunday palermo - monreale ACCOMMODATIONS (FIRST CLASS) • Welcome cocktail at hotel Morning walking tour through the old Palermo: Hotel Politeama • Welcome Dinner with three course group set-menù centre includes a visit to the lovely Capo Taormina: Hotel Lido Caparena • One dinner at Hotel with three course group Market. Continue to the Massimo Theatre Note: Hotels may be substituted with Square and visit the Palatine Chapel and set-menù similar category • One lunch at local restaurant in Syracuse 0 100 200 km Hall of King Roger II, the Four Corners with 3 course group set menu and the great Pretoria Square with the Double: $1859 per person Single: $2079 per person • All sightseeing, tasting and excursions as N lovely fountain. Afternoon dedicated to specified in the itinerary 0 62 124 miles the visit to Monreale to admire the 6340 New Year Departure (December 29): supplement Euros 145,00 per person • Hotel & City Taxes square meters gold mosaics into the Dome. Return to Palermo. Enjoy dinner on your Easter Departure (March 22): supplement NOT INCLUDED: Euros 120,00 per person Intercontinental Flight, Gratuities to Tour Director, Driver own. (BB) and Local Guides, Porterage at airport, Beverages and 3rd Bed Reduction: Euros 60,00 day 4 monday cefalu’ - piazza meals not mentioned in the program, Travel Insurance, armerina New Year Gala Dinner, Cablecar to Etna Volcano, Airport Today, departure to Cefalù, a charm- MEAL LEGEND: (BB) Buffet Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner magnificent of the Archaeological Park ing coastal town, has a massive Norman where we will admire the 5th-cent. BC Cathedral with outstanding mosaics. Here Mount Etna. The town is called the city of Greek Theatre, the stone quarries and the we will visit to the city centre and en- “black and white;” white plaster and marble Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise joy a walk in the main street to reach the and black lava form major parts of its archi- Quarry. Then back to Taormina (BB L) Cathedral. Then drive through the interior tectural adornment. Here we will visit the day 6 wednesday - taormina of Sicily to reach Piazza Armerina. Time at old centre of the city in the Piazza Duomo leisure for your own lunch. Then you will Today at leisure to rest or shopping or with the fountain of the ancient elephant. Optional Etna Volcano Jeep Ride. (BB) tour the remains of one of the most sump- Then we will drive to Syracuse. On arrival tuous villas of the late Roman Empire walk in the island of Ortygia, the pictur- day 7 thursday taormina - catania whose floor mosaics comprise the most esque and densely built original centre of Time to say goodbye to Sicily. Own transfer vital and colorful manifestation of Roman Syracuse. Enjoy the lunch at local restau- to Catania airport. (BB) figurative art in Europe. Continue across rant. During afternoon we will visit the the island to reach Taormina. Enjoy dinner OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE at our hotel. (BB D) ETNA VOLCANO JEEP RIDE (DAY 6) OPTIONAL EXTRA PACKAGE day 5 tuesday catania - syracuse AIRPORT TRANSFERS & ADMISSION FEE PRICING Today departure to Catania, the city of lava Euros 99,00 per person and standing in the ominous shadow of PRICING Double: Euros 128,00 per person WHAT IS INCLUDED Single: Euros 173,00 per person • One collective jeep ride to Etna Volcano Note: Night use supplement Euros 20,00 with pick-up and drop-off at Taormina hotel one way between 8pm and 7am. • English speaking jeep-driver • One light-lunch at farmhouse in Etna WHAT IS INCLUDED district, 3 course menù including water and local wine • Collective Palermo airport transfers done from 8am to 7pm • All sightseeing and excursions as listed about • Palermo Palatine Chapel admission • City Taxes • Piazza Armerina Roman Villa of Casale

admission NOT INCLUDED: • Syracuse Archaeological Park admission Gratuities to jeep driver; Tips.

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