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Groups are limited ITALIAN RIVIERA to 28 travelers to maximize your & CHIANTI travel experience. INCLUDED FEATURES September 3-12, 2017 Accommodations $3,195 • Four nights in Sestri Levante, Italy, at the first-class Hotel Vis à Vis. VAT is an additional $295 per person. • Four nights in Radda in Chianti at the first-class Palazzo Leopoldo. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, Transportation based on double occupancy and do not include the AHI FlexAir (unless otherwise • All deluxe motor coach transfers in stated). Single accommodations are an the Land Program itinerary and additional cost (limited availability). baggage handling on these transfers are included . Liguria and Tuscany both are endowed with mild Activities and Events Mediterranean weather, • Informative educational programs presented by local but uncover the unique experts will enhance your insight characteristics of these into the region. neighboring regions on • All excursions as outlined in your this exciting journey. In program itinerary. Liguria, the beauty of • Personal VOX listening device seaside towns have turned a coastline of fishing villages into the glamorous to hear every word from your expert Italian Riviera. Admire the harbors that erupt into an elegant jumble of English-speaking guides. pastel-colored homes. By contrast, shimmering olive groves and verdant • Attend a Welcome Reception & vineyards blanket the Chianti region of Tuscany, where agriculture continues Dinner, gather for a Farewell Reception and Graduation to support a 3,000-year-old legacy of savory cuisine and extraordinary wine. Ceremony followed by Dinner . Embrace the differences that have created the Italian Riviera and Chianti’s distinctive personalities and the similarities that make them two of Italy’s Extensive Meal Program most beloved regions. • Enjoy eight breakfasts, three lunches and five dinners; tea or coffee with all PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS meals, plus wine with dinner. • Sample authentic regional • Groups are limited to 28 travelers to maximize your specialties during select meals travel experience. at featured local restaurants . • Experience two of Italy’s best-loved regions, the Italian • Take advantage of leisure time to Riviera, the jewel of Liguria, and Chianti, Tuscany’s famous try the local cuisine independently. wine region. MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS • Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Cinque Terre and the • Consultation services of a historic centers of Florence, San Gimignano and Siena. dedicated Passenger Service • Stroll through seaside resorts of Portofino, nestled in a picturesque harbor, Representative prior to departure. and equally charming Camogli. • Services of an experienced Travel • Savor the flavors of Tuscany during a visit to a Chianti winery and a Director throughout your stay. countryside barbecue. • Tipping of excursion guides & drivers. • Visit the medieval Tuscan hill towns of Colle di Val d’Elsa and Castellina. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning. • Walk in the footsteps of Renaissance sculptors at a Carrara marble • Complimentary travel wallet. quarry. 800-323-7373 michst.ahitravel.com DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT Fantiscritti quarry to learn about the Depart for Genoa, Italy .A marble industry. A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Carrara. DAY 2 ~ GENOA /S ESTRI Excursion: Radda in Chianti. LEVANTE Explore the medieval town of Radda in Upon arrival, transfer A to Sestri Chianti. Levante and the Hotel Vis à Vis. DAY 7 ~ SIENA /C ASTELLINA Tonight, attend a Welcome Reception Educational Focus: The History and Dinner. of Chianti. DAY 3 ~ ITALIAN RIVIERA Excursion: Siena. Explore Siena, HOTEL VIS À VIS Educational Focus: The Italian center of the powerful Republic of Sestri Levante Siena during the Middle Ages. See its Riviera, a Painter’s Palette. Perched on the stunning Gulf of Tigullio, artistic and architectural legacy. Excursion: The Riviera. Travel to the first-class Hotel Vis à Vis is ideally Independent Exploration: Spend the coastal town of Rapallo. From there, located near many shops and eateries. some free time in Siena. cruise to Portofino, the iconic Riviera This intimate hotel offers lovely guest Excursion: Castellina. Visit resort town, and stroll along the harbor. rooms with balcony views overlooking Castellina, a historic town surrounded Admire the sparkling bay from the the water or hills. Enjoy Ligurian dishes at by Chianti vineyards. Church of San Giorgio, and see the the hotel’s restaurant, and stop for a Local Flavor: Head to the countryside medieval Castello di San Giorgio and drink and a view of the sea at the bar. for a barbecue at a restaurant that is a the Punta del Capo lighthouse. Walk through the garden, or swim in the restored 15th-century water mill. Continue on your Riviera cruise to outdoor pool nestled among olive trees. DAY 8 ~ FLORENCE pretty Santa Margherita, another of the The hotel has a spa and a Turkish bath. exclusive coastal resorts. Continue to Educational Focus: Renaissance Wi-Fi is complimentary. Camogli for a guided walk. Art. Independent Exploration: Enjoy Excursion: Cradle of the free time in Camogli for lunch and Renaissance. Explore the city center. exploring on your own. See the Old Palace, the Ponte Vecchio, Educational Focus: Flavors of the the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Cinque Terre. and the Piazza della Signoria. DAY 4 ~ CINQUE TERRE Independent Exploration: Enjoy Excursion: Cinque Terre. Journey lunch and sightseeing on your own. You to Porto Venere. Take a walk through can visit the Galleria dell’Accademia, the town before continuing through the home to Michelangelo’s David. scenic Cinque Terre National Park en DAY 9 ~ SAN GIMIGNANO / PALAZZO LEOPOLDO route to Manarola, where pastel-col - COLLE DI VAL D’E LSA /R ADDA Radda in Chianti ored houses hug the edge of a rocky Excursion: Life in Chianti. Visit San Enjoy the ambience of a Tuscan villa in cliff. Take a guided walk before cruising Gimignano, the hilltown known for its the heart of Chianti. This inviting hotel to Vernazza. Return to Sestri Levante by medieval tower houses, and Colle di Val was built in the 14th century as a way train. d’Elsa. Today, this historic town is station for pilgrims. It wasn’t long before Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Vernazza. famous for its crystal production. Tour the property was converted into a manor DAY 5 ~ SESTRI LEVANTE the crystal factory. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Colle di house, the control hub for 24 nearby Independent Exploration: Spend farms. Today, the hotel has retained the morning and afternoon at leisure. Val d’Elsa. Visit a Chianti winery and enjoy a wine tasting. much of its Old World charm, which is Educational Focus: Contemporary enhanced by modern amenities, including Italy. Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception, Graduation Ceremony and a Farewell an indoor pool, fitness center and spa. Educational Focus: Meet the Wi-Fi is complimentary. People. Dinner. DAY 6 ~ CARRARA /R ADDA IN DAY 10 ~ IN TRANSIT CHIANTI Transfer to the airport for the return Previous page (top to bottom): A Portofino Depart for Radda in Chianti and the flight to your gateway city. Palazzo Leopoldo via Carrara. NOTE : The information presented is prelimi - Our mission is to provide you with Excursion: Carrara Marble. nary. Itineraries, included features and sched - the most up-to-date information at ules are subject to change. Many excursions in all times. While the information in Journey to Carrara for a look at Italy’s this flier is correct at the time of this program involve an element of walking. creation, we encourage you to visit famous marble industry. 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