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Liguria Climate is one of Italy's smallest regions covering an area of Liguria is blessed with a mild climate all the year 5500 sq km with 1,6 milion inhabitants, half of which round thanks to its mountainous backdrop - the Alps live in the capital Genoa in the westernmost tip of and the Apennine - that shelter it from northern winds. northern Italy. Liguria borders with the Mediterranean In autumn and winter the area between Alassio and sea to the south - this arm of the Mediterranean sea Bordighera enjoys the same temperature as the gulf is known as a Ligurian sea - with Piedmont and Emilia of Naples. Temperature difference between day and Romagna to the north where it meets the Maritime night is also very limited. Alps and the Apennines, with France to the west and Summer is hot but with gentle winds and breezes. It Tuscany to the east. There are 4 provinces in Liguria: does not rain frequently in Liguria and it usually comes Genoa, La Spezia, Savona and Imperia. Liguria derives as a short intense thunderstorm after which the sun its name from ancient Ligurian people who occupied shines again. the area at the beginning of the 1st millennium BC. Thanks to its mild climate the Ligurian coast is home Liguria is a region of two faces, looking both inland to Mediterranean macchia, pinewoods and tropical and towards the sea. Inland Liguria has a hilly species (palm trees, Indian fig trees and other rare mountainous territory dotted with tiny villages that plants). Many tropical species are to be found in the are still lively despite depopulation. Here visitors feel gardens of western Riviera, the most famous of which they have stepped back in time: traditional shops, is Hanbury Garden. The hinterland is dominated by the sounds of the bell marking time, people gathering olive groves and vine yards cultivated in terraces. At in the squares, speaking dialect and the countryside higher altitude you will find chestnut and beech forests. life are reminiscent of past history.

The coast is lined with bays surrounded by gently History rolling hills and villages with high thin houses. During Liguria derives its name from the Ligurian people, the post-war period the increasing number of tourists one of the 3 Barbarian peoples that occupied northern led to the building of hotel and tourist facilities. Italy. The Ligurians settled in mainland as well as the A canvas of contrasts between ancient and modern, islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Elba in order to develop exploring Liguria is like undertaking a journey through navigation and trade with Mediterranean peoples. time. Later the western and southern Mediterranean shores came under the rule of the Greek and the Etruscan One of the first Italian regions where tourism developed respectively and the Ligurians eventually settled in at the end of the 19th century, Liguria is very popular present Liguria. The Ligurian people were not with tourists owing to its mild climate, varied landscape, homogeneous and its different tribes specialised in the possibility of many excursions, good cuisine and a certain economic activity (agriculture, trade, the sea. The Ligurian sea with tranquil beaches and maritime). Yet the Ligurians were great navigators mild temperature is ideal for children and families. feared by other people including the Carthaginians. Later the Ligurians were defeated by the Romans coming from the South and Liguria was annexed to the Roman Empire. Genoa became the capital of Liguria and in the Middle Ages developed into a powerful marine republic, independent from the Holy Roman Empire.

Genoa established a ante litteram colonialist empire with trade agreements in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. Ligurian merchant ships were to be found

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everywhere from Gibraltar to central Asia up to Taiwan. In recent years the Ligurian tourist industry has been Genoa's greatest navigator is Christopher Columbus faced with sharp decline with negative effects on the who discovered America. In the 17th century Genoese local economy and job market. Yet Genoa is a main bankers extended their economic power and many centre for tourism and new technologies. An example states, among them Spain, were financed almost are the events held for the 500th anniversary of the exclusively by Ligurian banks. The famous palaces discovery of America, the old renovated port with a and buildings in Genoa's historic centre provide a fine large aquarium and the old warehouse that now example of its glorious past. houses museums and congress centres.

At the beginning of the 19th century Genoa was annexed by Napoleon to the French empire and close Ligurian dialect ties with Liguria were developed. Following the The best way to experience Ligurian dialect in the Congress of Vienna Genoa was given to the Kingdom region between La Spezia and Ventimiglia is to explore of Sardinia. During the industrial era Genoa went the hinterland. Ligurian dialect is full of sliding sounds, through a phase of economic prosperity with its iron at once sharp and soft, with strong influence from industry and construction sites, while the rest of French, Italian and Portuguese. Liguria suffered from subsistence agriculture and In the 13th century ancient Ligurian dialect had limited trade. After the end of World War II Genoa's similarity to the Portuguese language since both industrial power went into decline. Yet the increasing Ligurian and Portuguese people were navigators and number of tourists attracted by Liguria's seaside had to communicate with each other. Later the resorts and mild climate led to the blossoming of the Ligurian dialect was influenced by other cultures or real estate market and tourist industry all around ruling peoples. In the most western part of Liguria Liguria. for example you can find many influences from Provençal while the Provençal spoken in Monte Carlo and Menton has many elements of Ligurian dialect. Piedmont dialect is also a factor of influence. Very often Ligurian villages derive their names from dialect. The name of fishermen village Camogli, for instance, is made up of words "Cà" (home) and "mogli" (wives) meaning "wives at home". In fact Ligurian Camugi derives from Cà a mugi, which refers to the "heap of houses" typically founded here. Following its tremendous development as a tourist destination, Ligurian dialect reflects the influence of other Italian regions. Indeed, Liguria is home to many non native inhabitants.

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Ligurian food Olive oil Ligurian cuisine is an extraordinary marriage of land The olive tree was introduced from Asia Minor to and sea. The narrow strips of flatland in Liguria make Liguria by Benedictine monks in the Middle Ages. livestock breeding almost impossible which explains Olive trees were planted along steep stone-terraced why Ligurian basic cuisine is short of meat. However slopes which gives an idea of how hard it was for Liguria is rich in herbs, both cultivated and wild ones: Ligurians to make their livelihood in this rugged rosemary, thyme, sage, borage and basil, the main terrains. Oil production in Liguria is renowneded as ingredient of pesto, the famous green sauce used to one of the best in the world, especially in the province flavour pasta and autumn vegetable soups. of Imperia where extra virgin oil is considered a true Liguria has retained its traditional flavours and simple "liquid gold". Oliva Taggiasca makes up 80% of the recipes: trofie with pesto, farinata, cima alla genovese, olive cultivation. The so-called queen of the olives pansotti and filled vegetables. Among its delicacies gives an excellent oil with low acid content and a are "torte salate" (cakes filled with vegetables) like sweet soft flavour. Pasqualina cake and the green cake, filled pasta and The secret for making extra virgin oil lies in ancient focacce, the most famous of which are the cheese methods: high quality fruits, ageing, mechanical focaccia from Recco and Sardenaira of the western pressing without using chemicals all ensure the oil is Riviera - ideal as a "fastfood" any time in the day light, with low acid and with a fruity, sweet taste that from breakfast to dinner. Try these warm specialties make it different from industrial products. Ligurian with a glass of wine in one of the restaurants located valleys are home to traditional oil mills that as well at the port. as using modern machines retain original mill workings Ligurian sea specialties mainly include blue fish like and are true tourist destinations. The excursions of anchovies and whitebaits. Ligurian cuisine has been the "Oil route" programme include tasting of olive enriched by other cuisines because of the trades taggiasche in brine and other products such as extra developed with its marine activities, introducing the virgin oil and olive pate in traditional oil mills. use of products such as stockfish and dried cod. An example is "Buridda", a soup with a strong taste. Wine Among Ligurian typical products are extra virgin oil Thanks to its geographic position and its mild climate and wine. Liguria boasts an excellent wine growing tradition. Wine cultivation in Liguria dates back to the Roman Empire and was boosted in the Middle Ages. The most renowned areas for wine growing are La Spezia (the famous Cinque Terre) and the Riviera di Ponente. The most renowned wines in the riviera di Levante are Cinque Terre and Sciacchetrà, a rarity. The Riviera di Ponente is famous for its reds Rossese di Dolceacqua, Ormeasco and whites Vermentino, Pigato and Lumassina. The rugged terrain of this slender seaside region makes grape growing a challenge, meaning that wineyards are scattered and limited. Wine is grown on typical stone-terraces descending sharply to the sea and grape harvesting by hand is very hard, yet this gives Ligurian wines their fascinating organoleptic features.

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Why are there Riviera di Levante many Riviera in Liguria stretches from La Spezia to Genoa. This coast and other curiosities... is lined with very famous tourist resorts such as Portofino, Cinque Terre and Portovenere, that Riviera delle Palme. captivate tourists for their enchanting beauty. The stretch of coast between Savona and The most renowned resort is Portofino, situated Andora is lined with century-old palm trees from halfway between Genoa and La Spezia. the 19th century coming from North Africa and Founded by the Romans and named Portus the subtropical regions in America, Eastern Asia Delphini, Portofino derives its name from the and Oceania. These palms have become symbols numerous dolphins that inhabit its bay. Since the of the Riviera in general and gave their name to post-war period the small bay has become very this specific stretch of coastline. popular with kings, actors, businessmen and today is a very exclusive resort in the Riviera dei Fiori – Riviera of Flowers Mediterranean sea. is the stretch of coast between Andora and the French border near Ventimiglia. As the home Travelling eastwards takes you to Cinque Terre, of Italian flower growing, Sanremo is considered a strip of coast that links with five cliff hugging the capital of the Riviera dei Fiori. Flowers grown small villages, Monterosso, Vernazza, in Liguria make up 50% of Italy's flower cultivation Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. and can be admired in Liguria's beautiful gardens. Together with Portovenere and the islands The Hanbury gardens near Ventimiglia built Palmaria and Tino, in 1997 the Cinque Terre by an English family are the most famous. were included in UNESCO World Heritage List Another gem of the Riviera dei Fiori is Imperia, and are among northern Italy's most fascinating the capital of extra virgin olive oil. destinations. The famous "via dell'amore" (love You should not leave Liguria without visiting the trail) goes from Manarola to Riomaggiore. Principality of Seborga. Considered the first monarchy in the world, the small principality was On Liguria's eastern border is La Spezia, an founded in 954 by the monks of Lerins islands important commercial and military port. Highlights who used to elect a monk as prince. of the town are the Naval Museum and the Seborga was never officially annexed to the Museum Amedeo Lia that houses an extraordinary Italian Kingdom and the Republic of Italy, which collection of paintings, sculptures and objects contributes to persuading tourists to visit the from Etruscan times up to today donated by Lia principality. to La Spezia.

7 You can not talk about Liguria without mentioning the Côte d'Azur ... Two bordering regions similar and different at the same time. For many centuries Liguria and Cote d'Azur shared the same history. Since 1860, when this western strip was given to France, Cote d'Azur with its resorts Montecarlo, Nizza, Cannes and Saint Tropez has become popular with noble and famous tourists. Home to many international events, many artists decided to

settle down here. Indeed there are many Liguria museums housing works of artists such as Chagall, Matisse, Renoir and Picasso. Last but not least the Cote d'Azur is a world capital of perfumes. Fragonard, Gallimard e Molinard have their seat here. How to reach Liguria Being a narrow rugged land, Liguria is not easily accessed. The Via Aurelia - one of the most ancient Roman roads connecting Rome to Spain - runs along the coast of Liguria. Highways and national roads follow the same direction. Highway A12 connects Livorno and Genoa, the so called "flowers highway" A10 runs from Genoa to the French border, highway A7 from Milan to Genoa, A15 from Parma to La Spezia and A6 from Turin to Savona. Genoa has a small modern airport serving several flag carriers and low cost companies such as Ryanair. Destinations in 2008 are London, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and many others especially with low cost flights. Do not forget that Nice airport is located only 60 km from Sanremo. In recent years Genoa has become hub of the so called "autostrade del mare" (sea-highways) connecting Southern Italy, Spain and Tunisia. Hotels in Liguria The range of hotel facilities in Liguria varies a lot. The narrow Eastern Riviera is not suitable for large facilities and offers mainly small size hotels, especially in the area of Cinque Terre, while the area of Tigullio has larger facilities (Italian standard) at higher rates. As a big city Genoa offers more convenient rates during weekends and in summer when there is no business tourism. The capital also boasts some international and national hotel chains. The western Riviera is more popular with tourists thanks to its mild climate both in summer and winter. Hotel facilities are mainly concentrated in the area between Pietra Ligure and Loano, Alassio and Diano Marina, Sanremo to Bordighera. Most of the hotels are medium to small size with about 30 rooms, the only exception being a large hotel complex in Loano with 350 rooms.

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Excursions in Liguria

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Hanbury Gardens and Menton Today's programme is to explore Hanbury Gardens built by Sir Thomas Hanbury. Guests will be amazed at lush vegetation and plants from all over the world. Later we head towards Menton, the town of the Sanremo lemons. Today's tour takes us to Sanremo, one of Italy's most TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.. renowned winter thermal resorts and a popular summer holiday destination. The medieval old town Principality of Seborga and lies on the hilltop of Madonna della Costa. Highlights of the visit are the Russian church, the old buildings, Imperia the Casino and wonderful shops. This tour takes you through the hinterland of TIME half day - approx. 4,5 hrs. Bordighera where we visit the principality of Seborga, a picturesque tiny state ruled by prince Giorgio I that is not officially recognised by the Italian Republic. Gardens of the Riviera We walk through a maze of narrow streets with Our tour takes you to the most beautiful botanical picturesque stone houses. Seborga also has its own gardens of the Riviera renowned for their mild climate stamps. The tour then goes to Imperia where you and the numerous flora species from all over the can enjoy lunch and visit an oil mill (optional). world. Among them are the park of Villa Ormond in Afternoon free in Imperia. Sanremo and the Garden of Villa Hanbury in TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs Ventimiglia. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. Dolceacqua - Sanremo We take the highway "Dei Fiori" passing Ospedaletti Taggia - Triora and Bordighera and travel through Liguria's hinterland (from May until September) dominated by Rossese wineyards. First stop is Today you will discover Liguria's hinterland. First stop Dolceacqua, a lovely village with stone houses and is the medieval village Taggia. Later we drive through a medieval bridge. Later we travel back to Sanremo, Argentina valley peppered with olive groves. Do not the capital of "Riviera die Fiori", with its romantic miss sampling a glass of the famous "snail's milk" in historic centre, the Casino, the Russian church and Molini di Triora and visit Triora, nicknamed "town of wonderful shops. witches" offering a breathtaking view over the valley. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. Possibility to visit the Museum of the Witches. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.

The oil route: Mediterranean cuisine and medieval town of Taggia Today's tour is devoted to Ligurian olive oil. Our first stop is Taggia, home of Taggiasca olive variety. The village houses, medieval noble palaces and the monastery of San Domenico. We travel further through Imperia valley and stop off for lunch at restaurant "Le Mignole" serving specialties prepared with Ligurian olive oil. Last stop is Imperia where we visit the Olive Oil Museum. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.

9 Cervo - Alassio Driving along the coast takes us to the picturesque fishermen's village of Cervo perched on a rocky hill overlooking the sea. You see the remains of the city wall, the drawbridges and the imposing Baroque church San Giovanni Battista with stunning views over the bay of Diano Marina. Further, towards Alassio, a lively seaside resort renowned for the pedestrian area "budello" and the "muretto". Taste Italian cappuccino and delicious pastries in an elegant café overlooking the sea. TIME half day - approx. 4,5 hrs Liguria

Albenga - Pieve di Teco We visit the former marine republic Albenga with Riviera di Levante its incomparably picturesque old town. The ancient noble towers and the old city wall are well worth a look. Further through Arroscia valley towards Pieve Genoa - Portofino di Teco, where you can see the largest cloister of You explore the former sea republic Genoa with its Western Liguria. Highlight of the tour is the visit to fascinating old town and the new port. Later we a wine cellar in Imperia valley. Here you can taste reach Rapallo by boat. From here a ferry takes us Liguria specialties and a glass of excellent wine. Last along an elegant stretch of coast to Portofino, a stop is Imperia. marina for yachts and high society ships. Last stop TIME half day - approx. 4,5 hrs. is the village San Fruttuoso, whose church and cloister squeeze through the cliffs and the small beach of this narrow bay. The caves of Toirano TIME full day - approx. 8 hrs. We travel through Ligurian hinterland of Loano and Albenga until we reach the medieval village of Toirano famous for its grottoes. Cinque Terre Travelling further through Bardineto takes us to the (only for groups accommodated on the Eastern village of Zuccarello surrounded by ancient walls. Riviera or in Genoa) We take a stroll along the main street and see the You explore the picturesque landscape of Cinque ruins of the fortress of Del Carretto marquises. Terre, canvas of contrasts, squeezed between sea Later we head to Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena, and steep rugged cliffs. A famous wine is grown in a tiny nice village dominated by the imposing fortress the green vineyards of Cinque Terre. From Monterosso of the Clavesana marquises. we reach Vernazza, later we travel to Corniglia and TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.. Riomaggiore. From Riomaggiore we walk along the so called "Lovers' Pathway" (Via dell'Amore) leading to Manarola. Noli and Finalborgo TIME full day - approx. 7 hrs. We drive along this stretch of coast nicknamed "Riviera delle Palme" until we reach Noli. The former Because of its vicinity, Liguria is a good starting point sea republic boasts a medieval city wall and an for several border crossing excursions to the nearby important Roman church. We visit the town before Cote d'Azur where accommodation is much more driving further to Finalborgo, the capital of Del expensive than at the Ligurian Riviera. Carretto Marquisate. City tour and shopping. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs

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Excursions on the Côte d'Azur St. Paul de Vence, Gorges du Loup, Monaco - Nizza Gourdon, Grasse Our tour takes us along the Grand Corniche to Our tour through the hinterland of Nice takes us to Eze village where we visit a perfume factory. St. Paul, a medieval town famous for artists who live Further towards Nice and a city tour including there including Modigliani and Mirò. We take a stroll the port and the flower market. In the afternoon in the village and visit art galleries. Onward to the we visit the Principality of Monaco. Gorges du Loup and Gourdon from where you enjoy TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. a breathtaking view of the coast. TIME full day - approx.10 hrs. Monaco - Montecarlo and Antibes and Cannes Sanremo Today's tour takes us to Antibes with the yachts port Today we explore Monaco with its oldtown and and the "rampart"(old city wall) from where you enjoy the Prince's palace on the fortress. Our visit a wonderful view of Nice. We visit the oldtown and includes the cathedral where the graves of the Chateau Grimaldi castle that houses Picasso museum. princes family are to be found and the ceremony Travelling further takes us to Cannes, the pearl of of the changing of the guard. Another highlight Côte d'Azur famous for its film festival. We stroll along of the tour is the exotic garden. Guests also have the waterside promenade "La Croisette" and do some the opportunity to visit the Casino. shopping. Directly off the shores of Cannes are the Late in the afternoon we drive to Sanremo, the Lerin islands, a lovely destination thanks to their lush capital of the "Riviera dei Fiori". Here we take a vegetation. stroll through the romantic old town, the Casino, TIME full day- approx. 10 hrs. the Russian church. TIME full day- approx. 10 hrs. St. Tropez - Port Grimaud - Esterel Our tour along the Côte d'Azur passing Cannes and Grand Canyon du Verdon the other seaside resorts takes us to Saint Tropez, (from May until September) the strangest place of Côte d`Azur with a luxury Today's tour takes us to the Grand Canyon du yachts port. Verdon, 700 m deep gorges carved by Verdon On the way you see the imposing Esterel Massif. In river. In the afternoon we drive back through the afternoon we travel to Port Grimaud, the "small the French Alps offering stunning views. Venice of the Côte d`Azur". Possibility of a boat tour. TIME full day- approx. 10 hrs. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.

Nizza und S. Paul de Vence Today we explore Nizza, the metropolis of Côte d`Azur rich in history. Highlights of the tour are the Angels Bay, the Promenade des Anglais, Massena square and the Russian church. Possibility to visit the Phoenix park with Europe's largest green house. Later we head towards St. Paul de Vence, a village renowned home of artists. We stroll in the village through a maze of streets and medieval house with numerous art galleries. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs.

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Monaco by night Cannes and the Lerins islands We travel to Monaco, residence of several international We travel along the fascinating Moyenne Corniche VIPs. We visit the oldtown with the cathedral and towards Cannes, the most elegant seaside resort of the Prince's Palace on the fortress. Côte d`Azur situated in a lovely bay with fine sandy Monaco also boasts an exotic garden with countless beaches and luxury hotels. exotic plants. Dinner at a restaurant overlooking the A ferry journey takes us to the largest of the Lerin city and the coast. After dinner we take a stroll to Islands Ste-Marguerite with lush vegetation. The the Hotel de Paris. Possibility to visit the Casino. island is home to the fortress that featured in TIME full day - approx. 9 hrs. Alexander Dumas' "The Man in the Iron Mask". TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. Monaco and Eze Village This visit to Monaco includes the Prince's palace, Nice - Cannes - Grasse the ceremony of the changing of the guard and the We head along the Moyenne Corniche towards Nice. exotic garden overlooking the city. The capital of the Côte d`Azur hosts several cultural Travelling further along the Grande Corniche takes events and folklore like the carnival and the flower us to Eze village. We stroll along the narrow streets market. Early in the afternoon we travel further to of the village and visit a perfume factory. The village Cannes, the pearl of the Côte d`Azur with its bay also boasts an exotic garden with stunning views of and luxury villas. Last stop is Grasse, the metropolis the Riviera. of perfumes. We take a stroll through the maze of TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. lanes in the old town. TIME full day - approx. 10 hrs. Nice Carnival We drive along the Grande Corniche and the Moyenne Lemon festival in Menton Corniche towards Nice. We visit the city and flower We take the highway "Dei Fiori" to Menton, the city market in the oldtown. of lemons. After a city tour we take a stroll through Highlight of the tour is the colourful carnival the picturesque old centre with its narrow streets processions with flower floats, costumes and music. and later we attend the Lemon Festival where you TIME full day - approx. 8 hrs. will be in awe at the works of art made with lemons. TIME full day - approx. 8 hrs

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Entry fees to main sights Ventimiglia Hanbury Garden € 6 in Liguria and Côte d'Azur Booking fees per group € 15 Prices are per person unless otherwise specified Imperia Our offers do not include entry fees to any sights Carli Oil Museum: Free unless otherwise specified. Anyway we provide you with a list of entry fees in the event you want to Toirano include them in your proposals to customers. Grotte di Toirano: €11 Monuments covered by guided tours booked by Gadis depend on your customers needs (this can be Genoa discussed in advance with us). Aquarium € 12,5

Government-owned monuments in Italy have special 5 Terre reductions: Visitors from the European Union aged Entry 5 Terre Park€ 3,5 up to 18 and over 65 are free. Train ticket 5 Terre Park € 6,8 Visitors between 18 and 25 years old pay half fee. per person per group of min 25 participants Please note that prices are subject to change. San Fruttuoso Entrance Abbey € 5 Monaco Exotic Garden € 7 Oceanographic Museum € 12,5 Casino €10 Cannes Ferry ride to Lerins islands € 13 Eze-Village Fragonard perfume factory Free

13 Bus parking in Ligura and on the Côte d'Azur

Rapallo – Portofino - Santa Margherita Portofino is not reachable by private bus while bus access to Rapallo and Santa Margherita (2008) is difficult due to roadworks. The best solution is to take the ferry from Rapallo to Portofino so that the bus

has to enter and exit the town only once. Liguria Genoa Lerici 4 bus parking areas are available in Genoa:: A permit by local police is needed to access the town Parking in Via Fanti D'Italia: free - about 6 buses for boarding/landing; permit must be requested in The gardens facing Vittoria square: free advance before arrival date. Piazzale Kennedy guarded parking: € 5 per hour Parking is temporarily suspended (year 2008) due to road works, transit only is allowed. Levanto Permit price is € 200 Parking, bus boarding and descent: close to train To request the permit you need to provide the number station (stadium side) plate as well as entry and exit time, name of tour Parking fee: €10,00 per day guide, name of restaurant if any. Bus parking Eco del Mare is available in Tellaro.

Portovenere Parking in Cavo, Distance from city centre about 3 km. Up to 3 hours € 11,00 - for over 3 hours € 26, payable at the parking meter. Bus access is possible until 10:00. On crowded days please avoid reaching Portovenere by bus. We suggest that you take the ferry from/to La Spezia.

Côte d'Azur

Monaco € 100 bus per day from 21.03 until 31.10 € 70 per bus 1/2 day after 13h30, 21.03-31.10 € 70 per bus per day from 01.11 until 20.03 € 40 per bus 1/2 day after 13h30 01.11-20.03 € 35 per bus for student groups.

Eze-Village Parking fee : € 23 Visit to Fragonard perfume factory: free parking

Nice The bus leaves the group in Massena square and continues towards Faber parking about half a kilometre far from the airport. Fee per hour from € 4

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Cookery course at Elvira’s

Cooking is such a passion! And Elvira will make your cooking course an especially fun experience. The course is held in a lovely village near Imperia. Elvira will introduce you to the secrets of Ligurian cuisine, a very light and exquisite cuisine of the Mediterranean region.

You will prepare some of the typical dishes

yourself: PANE & VINO & PANE Mixed appetizers, pizza and focaccia, Friscieu, baked vegetable cake, handmade pasta tagliatelle with fresh sauce (the main course and side dishes will be prepared by the chef herself) and typical dessert Stroscia.

Liguria Price per person € 29

Hotel Piccolo Diano Marina

This small hotel run by Rosanna and Renato welcomes guests in a friendly setting. The family-run hotel has reopened after extensive renovation. Join the guests

family and experience the cosy ambience created by HOTEL Renato and Rosanna.

Services welcome cocktail 4 x overnight

Liguria 4 x breakfast buffet 4 x 4-course menu including a typical dinner (within HB accommodation)

Package price from € 128

15 Sea all around...

The life of an old catfish

Enjoy a tour to the open sea with a seaman/fisherman that will disclose the secrets of the sea, navigation using the stars and much more. 2 hour excursion.

Boat rent, Guide onboard.

Price per person € 20 Liguria EXCURSION Monaco from the sea

From Sanremo we undertake a 5 hour boat excursion along Ligurian coast until we reach Monaco port, where Restaurant we stop off to enjoy the view of the marvellous city- Liguria principality. We travel back late in the evening. Guests Tristano e Isotta will be impressed by the view of the cliffs bathed by waves. The restaurant-pizzeria Tristano e Isotta was opened On the way you will enjoy a typical countryside dinner in 1989 in the heart of downtown Genoa, a few steps accompanied by music. away from Genoa’s typical narrow streets, De Ferrari square, the Ducal Palace and Saint Lorenzo cathedral. Boat rental, on board guide, dinner with Ligurian typical The architecture and the ancient stairs are a good appetizers, 1 fish-based first dish and 1 drink at choice. reminder of the 16th century arts. The restaurant offers a friendly cosy atmosphere and is a meeting Price per person € 39 place for musicians and artists of the theatre Carlo Felice that come here to try pizza Ratzinger and drink

a good German beer PANE & VINO & PANE Menu 1 pizza at your choice, ½ L mineral water and dessert

Price per person € 13 Liguria

Mimmo a life like a romance

Mimmo is a star of Italian music and a wonderful person. Together with his sons Alessandro and Christian INFO this professional, talented musician has brought pleasure and entertainment to thousands of people. His presence on the stage has always been a guarantee for a great performance.

Mimmo, we love you!

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Restaurant Le Mignole Wine cellar Gajaudo

Where the "Pasta razzle" was born... Isolabona Here guests will appreciate a cosy homely ambience With a yearly production of over one thousand and relish typical dishes from Liguria such as "Friscoi hectolitres DOC wine, Gajuado counts among the de Ceullé", a true specialty of chef Elvira. most important wine estates in the Western Riviera. The restaurant with the wine cellar - completely The wine cellars Cantine del Rossese in Dolceacqua renovated and refurbished in cottage-style – seats up are well worth a look, including a tasting of many to 120 people, has air conditioning and boasts an excellent Ligurian wines accompanied by a snack. excellent cuisine. Here the famous Rossese wine is produced along with Thanks to her creativity Elvira has invented a very two typical Ligurian white wines: a sweet-scented popular pasta game for her guests. The restaurant Pigato and a light fruity Vermentino, typical of the

also hosts live music evenings. sun-drenched region surrounding Imperia. PANE & VINO & PANE

PANE & VINO & PANE Menu Wine tasting with snack Omelette di zucchini - Medaglioni di melanzane Pizza - Pane con Olive e Pinoli Friscioi - Cundiun - Pasta all'italiana (salsa di Pomodorini e Funghi sott´olio pomodoro e pesto) Patè di Olive e di pomodoro Spezzatino alla ligure

Dessert Price per person € 9,50 Liguria

Liguria Mineral water and wine Package price € 18

Pasta Razzle Pasta Razzle Guests have to identify different kinds of pasta and sauce. 6 different kinds of pasta combined with 3 different kinds of sauce Crostata (Dessert) Mineral water and wine Hotel Metropol Package price € 13 Diano Marina!

The 4* Hotel Metropol lies 200 m away from the promenade in Diano Marina. Renovated in 2006, the hotel has comfortable rooms with air conditioner. Among the hotel’s facilities are a parking area, a

swimming pool and a beach. From the hotel guests HOTEL enjoy a wonderful view over Diano bay, which is a good reason for spending a couple of days here.

HB per person from € 37 Liguria

17 "Riviera dei fiori" Evergreen A great classic between the italian tours: the “Riviera dei fiori” and the “Côte D’Azur”. From the first, pioneer groups of the 50ties untill today, milions of tourists went back to motherland still remembering the smell

TOUR and the colours of the Ligurian coast. We present this tour again enriched with a new pleasnt surprise such as the “Pasta Party” of the restaurant Elvira.

Tour Features: Liguria 4 nights HB with enlarged buffet breakfast in a

3* hotel Liguria Old Ligurian oil mill 1 welcome drink buffet salads Isolabona 1 typical Ligurian dinner 1 full day guided excursion Nice-Monaco Isolabona is a small village of six hundred inhabitants 1 visit to the perfume shop “Fragonard” situated in the hinterland of Ventimiglia. 1 full day guided excursion Taggia-Cervo-Alassio On the banks of its river stands an old grain mill from 1 olive oil tasting the 16th century rebuilt with traditional materials such 1 “Pasta Party” as slate, wood and stones. 1 full day guided excursion Sanremo-Dolceacqua We visit an old piazza surrounded by arcades where 1 wine tasting with snack typical products and extra virgin olive oil from Taggia olives of local production are on display. You will enjoy Package price € 139 a tasting on two large stone terraces overlooking the river. Westside or Eastside The reproduction of an old oil mill with millstone is

PANE & VINO & PANE also on display kept in a niche. that is the question Upon request you can learn about the production of extra virgin olive oil during the tasting. Aren’t you able to pick and choose? Let’s go for both! From the beautiful and fashionable Portofino’s bay, Visit to the mill + small tasting to the peaceful small villages in Ventimiglia’s hinterland.

1 tartlet for each product TOUR

Liguria The two extremities of the Ligurian rainbow show tartina con patè di peperoni. tartina con pomodori, incredible landscapes and arouse many different tartina con patè di olive, tartina con crema di feelings: let’s find them out in a six-days tour carciofi, tartina con carciofi e olive, tartina con pesto. Programme Features: olive e olive denocciolate.

Liguria Eastern Ligurian coast Olio sul pane. 2 nights HB with enlarged breakfast in a 3* Hotel White wine + red wine water 1 full day guide for the “Cinque Terre” limoncello 1 entry to the “Cinque Terre” park + train ticket Price per person € 6 1 one way Boat ticket from Monterosso to La Spezia 1 full day guided visit of Rapallo, Portofino and Genova Visit to the mill + buffet tasting 1 round –trip boat ticket Rapallo- Portofino Tartlets as above in larger quantities Western Ligurian coast olive e olive denocciolate. 3 nights HB with enlarged breakfast in a 3* Hotel Olio sul pane. 1 full day excursion in the Ligurian’s hinterland Pizza - Focaccia - Torta verde 1 visit to a local olive press with tasting White wine + red wine water 1 full day guided excursion to the Côte D’Azur limoncello Price per person € 11 Package price from € 265

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• The prices indicated in the catalogue are based on groups of minimum 25 participants, rooms with

INFO shower/WC and a stay of min. 3 nights. Prices for students refer to accommodation in 3-4 beds rooms.

• Travel arrangements include one place free every 25 participants in double room (incl. driver and tour guide). Any other "free place provisions" applying will be set out in details in the catalogue.

• During excursions only those costs are included, which are explicitly mentioned in the list at the end of every excursion programme. All entrance fees are not included and must be paid on the spot, when not stated differently.

• Surcharges apply in the following periods: Easter Labor Day Assumption Day Pentecost

Corpus Domini know to Good Day of german unity Italian national holidays: 01.01 New Year's Day 06.01 Epiphany 25.04 Liberation Day 02.06 Republic's Day 15.08 Assumption 01.11 All Saints' Day 08.12 Immaculate Conception 25+26.12 Christmas

• Surcharges apply as well as for local exhibitions or events such as the Carnival in Venice, the Cinema Festival in Cannes, Formula 1 races etc.

• In most of the hotels set out in the catalogue a full breakfast or breakfast buffet is available at a supplement. We stay at your full disposal for any queries you might have on this respect.

• This catalogue is valid until 30/04/2009 and complies with Italian and European rules in effect on 01/02/2008. If the law referred to above is amended after 01/02/2008, Gadis reserves the right to these amendments.

• All our offers and confirmations are subject to alterations in case of our suppliers altering their accords taken with us.

• All prices included in the catalogue are based upon 10% VAT hotel fares and 20% VAT for other services. If the above fares are increased, we reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly.

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BUS-TRANSPORTATION RULES In the last years new rules have been introduced by city administrations in the field of bus service (for NATIONAL HOLIDAYS instance Milan, Florence, Montecatini, Pisa, Bologna, On holidays most museums and archaeological sites close, Rome, Monaco, Venice). These rules may vary from although this may be less the case in big cities. We municipality to municipality. Please call us for further recommend you ask local information centres, or inform us information! about your programme.

ROOMS TIPPING AND EXTRA Single rooms are limited and are often available at Service is usually included in the bill. Sometimes restaurants supplements. Hotels offer double rooms where third will have "Pane e Coperto" (bread and cover charge) on or fourth beds can be added easily, for example for the bill, deck chairs and beach umbrella, telephone, drinks. a family with a baby's cot. Anyway, in Italy it is customary to leave a coin behind in cafes and bars(about 10% of the price). BREAKFAST When in Rome do as Romans do! BANKS Hotels in Italy serve traditional breakfast consisting

Good to know to Good Banks in Italy are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 of cappuccino, espresso, tea, milk, croissants or bread am to 1:20 pm and from 2:30 pm to 3.30 pm. with jam. Anyway in many hotels items such as Dedicated exchange facilities are not found everywhere, cheese, eggs and different cuts are available at a therefore we suggest that you change money or cheques small supplement. in banks. VisaCard is accepted almost everywhere.

SWIMMING-POOL SHOPS Swimming pools are usually open from the end of Shops are usually open from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and from May until mid September but this may vary from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, although times vary from region to season to season. Water is heated, deck chairs and region, for instance in southern Italy shops stay open from beach umbrella are at guests' disposal. 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. In tourist areas in summer shops can open in the evening. LIVE AND LET LIVE... If you choose a central hotel please consider that CLOTHING there may be a lot of noise and traffic congestion in Although Italy has a mild climate, it is recommended to the city centre. wear warm clothes in the low season. Churches in Italy are Italians are lively people who like going out in the first of all sacred places and not monuments, therefore open air. In summer time they spend the evening in casual wear is expected. It is not permitted to visit churches the squares or take a stroll along the promenade. in miniskirts, shorts or with uncovered shoulders. Men must wear a shirt and are not permitted to wear short pants. HEATING Laws currently in force in Italy govern the use of HOTEL FACILITES heating, which may vary from region to region and Hotel facilities in Italy may vary considerably from region subject to weather conditions. Heating is normally to region. New tourist resorts offer more modern facilities only needed from the end of October to the end of than traditional resorts, however the hotel star rating does April. not always mirror actual standards and there may be significant difference between hotels in the same category, ELECTRIC CURRENT for example some 2 star hotels may offer excellent services. The voltage is 220V. Travellers are advised to bring Some advice is needed here! adapters if needed.

20 General Terms and 4. Alterations to travel arrangements Conditions of the Changes or alterations to the arrangements featured in the Contract contract are allowed, provided that they are necessary, not significant and do not affect the major features of the tour(see 1. Contract art. 6.2). The contract consists of the general terms and conditions, Any changes, either requested by Gadis Tourist Service or the tour confirmation and the travel arrangements set the Client, must be made in writing. For any alterations out in the brochure or flyers. requested by the Client Gadis Tourist Service reserves the Any changes requested by the Client, any alterations in right to levy a fee of € 29,00 to cover the costs incurred; Gadis the travel arrangements featured in the brochure and Tourist Service is entitled to a price increase as a result of any special request must be made in writing and outlined changes requested by the Client.. in the contract. 5. Booking transfer If travel arrangements as set out in the tour confirmation The Client may choose to change their booking by transferring are found to be different from the Client's request, the it to another subject, provided that the transferee meets all tour confirmation itself represents a new proposal from conditions of the original booking. Gadis Tourist Service, to which Gadis Tourist Service shall Anyway, the request for transfer is to be sent to Gadis Tourist be bound for 14 days, and which the Client may accept Service by registered mail, or by telegram or fax if it is urgent, by returning the same within the above term of 14 days. no later than 4 days prior to the departure together with the 2. Terms of Payment full details of the transferee (surname and family name, sex, 80% of the price stated in the tour confirmation form is birth date, nationality). to be paid 4 weeks prior to the departure date. The A fee equal to € 29,00 will be charged by Gadis Tourist Service remaining 20% is due 2 weeks prior to the departure to cover the costs incurred. date upon delivery of travel documents. 6. Cancellation If the Client makes the booking 2 weeks prior to the 6.1 If the Client chooses to cancel their participation, departure date the full balance of the price must be paid cancellation charges are outlined as follows: immediately after delivery of travel documents. • up to 28 days prior to the departure date 5 % of the total price Any amendment to article 2 must be agreed upon in • up to 21 days prior to the departure date 15 % of the total price writing by the parties. • up to 14 days prior to the departure date 35 % of the total price

3. Price alteration • up to 7 days prior to the departure date 50 % of the total price Terms of Service of Terms A price change may be necessary after the contract has • within less than 7 days prior to the departure date 100 % of the been signed subject to significant changes in transportation total price costs, cost of fuel, taxes and fares such as landing taxes 6.2 Notwithstanding with the terms and conditions stated or embarkation fees levied by ports and airports, and in other documents, the terms and conditions of this contract the exchange rate. will remain in full force and effect. Price alteration shall be proportional to the above 6.3 The parties can withdraw from the contract without mentioned costs and the cost details shall be provided any refund in the event of unforeseen circumstances (events to the Client. of force majeure, war, riots, epidemics, acts of restrictions No price change is possible in the 20 days prior to the of governments, acts of God, breakdowns, destruction of departure date. lodgings, strikes beyond the parties' control and similar events). 7. Abandonment If for any reason whatsoever the Client is unable to proceed with a tour, Gadis Tourist Service will refund the Client subject to Gadis Tourist service being refunded by Third Party Suppliers. 8. Minimum number of participants If a tour is subject to a minimum number of participants as outlined in the travel arrangements and that minimum number is not met, Gadis Tourist Service may have to cancel the tour 2 weeks in advance of the commencement. 9. Cooperation of the Client The Client undertakes all necessary steps to avoid or reduce any damages. 10. Liability of Gadis Tourist Service Gadis Tourist Service shall not be liable to the Client for any damage to the Client or his belongings that are caused

tel. +39 0183 5481 - fax. +39 0183 54 82 22 - [email protected] 21 by force majeure, unforeseen events or third parties. respect to the concession and delivery of any necessary visas Anyway, Gadis Tourist Service's liability is limited in from foreign authorities. accordance with international conventions, in particular: The Client is the sole responsible of the compliance with all • the Warsaw Convention, 12 October 1929; the instructions necessary to carry out the trip. Any inconvenience • the Berne Convention, 25 February 1961; which arises from the non compliance with the instructions • the Brussels Convention, 20 April 1970. above shall be on the risk of the Client. Gadis Tourist Service shall not be liable for any damages Gadis Tourist Service shall provide the Client with the information caused by the Client's or services rendered by Third Party referred to passports, visas and sanitary standards in accordance Suppliers and not included in the travel arrangements. with Italian laws, with no liability for any change made by the competent authorities (of which he is not aware notwithstanding 11. Complaints its common diligence). Any disappointment or complaint which the Client may have concerning their travel arrangements must be reported Should the Client not have complied with rules applicable to immediately to Gadis Tourist Service so that Gadis Tourist the entrance of the traveller or should a visa not have been Service or its representative may deal with it. obtained due to negligence of the Client, and as a consequence Any complaint in respect of Gadis Tourist Service should be thereof the traveller not be able to proceed on the trip, Gadis made in writing and sent by registered mail or fax within 14 Tourist Service can request payments of any expenses incurred. days of the end of the tour set out in the contract. Claims 14. Miscellaneous reported after the 14-days period will be considered only if A). Unless otherwise stated the number of free passengers, the Client was prevented from meeting the deadline for granted to separate groups for a minimum number of payers reasons beyond its control. Anyway any complaint becomes of 25 passengers is calculated on placement in double rooms. ineffective 6 months after the end of the tour as stated in B. The total number of single rooms is subject to the number the contract. of double and triple rooms, whereby a single room (including 12. Refund single room for the driver) is available every 4 double or triple The client agrees and guarantees that room. • they are a travel agent / tour operator duly authorised C. The prices stated in the contract are based on groups with to conduct their business in compliance with any rules and a minimum of 25 participants (including the driver). For smaller regulations, orders and decrees by the relevant authorities; groups a price increase will be set on a case by case basis. • they conduct their business in compliance with any rules The Client may withdraw from the contract no later than 2 and regulations, orders and decrees by the relevant authorities; weeks prior to the departure date if the price increase exceeds

Terms of Service of Terms • it has stipulated insurance policies in compliance with any 20% of the increase stated in the contract. rules and regulations, orders and decrees by the relevant D. The names and addresses of the service suppliers will be authorities and anyway consistently with its business activity. communicated upon receiving the definite rooming-list, no later then 10 days before the beginning of the services, unless The Client shall indemnify Gadis Tourist Service against any otherwise agreed between Gadis Tourist Service and the Client. statement of claim brought by tour participants, which shall E. Any objection against Gadis Tourist Service invoices (price, be compensated directly by the Client(without prejudice to number of passengers, etc.) shall be taken into account only any claims of the Client against Gadis Tourist Service should if they are communicated to Gadis Tourist Service within 35 a liability of Gadis Tourist Service occur in accordance with days from invoice date. After this date the invoice shall be the terms of the contract). collected for the full amount. Furthermore, the Client shall indemnify Gadis Tourist Service 15. Insurance against any claims from third party suppliers in respect of Gadis Tourist Service has taken out the following insurance any cancellations made in relation to services booked. policy: 13. Information on passport, visa and ASSICURAZIONI ASSITALIA - policy no. 042/60/417438 health provisions 16. Law and arbitration Gadis Tourist Service shall, within its possibilities, inform the The contract shall be subject to Italian law. Client about any material variation in the general instruction The seat of arbitration for any controversy arising out of, or contained in the description of the trip. in connection with, this contract is Imperia. In no event Gadis Tourist Service shall be responsible with

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