SWISS & THE ITALIAN LAKES INCLUDED FEATURES Accommodations • Four nights in St. Moritz, September 15-24, 2017 , at the first-class Hotel $3,295 Schweizerhof. • Four nights in Stresa, , at the VAT is an additional $295 per person. first-class Hotel La Palma. Transportation All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not • All deluxe motor coach transfers in include the AHI FlexAir (unless otherwise the Land Program itinerary and stated). Single accommodations are an baggage handling on these transfers additional cost (limited availability). are included . • Swiss Mountain/Gondola Pass. Activities and Events Literary luminaries in • Informative educational the 19th century programs presented by local heralded the idyllic experts will enhance your insight treasures of into the region. Switzerland and Italy • All excursions as outlined in your in praise-filled trave - program itinerary. logues. Since then, not • Personal VOX listening device much has changed in to hear every word from your expert this pristine part of English-speaking guides. • Attend a Welcome Reception & Europe. At an elevation Dinner, gather for a Farewell of 6,089 feet (1856 Reception and Graduation meters) , the village of St. Moritz is billed as the Top of Ceremony followed by Dinner . the World. Wooden chalets, weathered to a soft shade of gray and bedecked Extensive Meal Program with red geranium boxes, are a charming complement to lush valleys and • Enjoy eight breakfasts, two lunches snowcapped peaks. On the southern side of the mountains, golden sunshine and four dinners; tea or coffee with glints across the turquoise waters of and its lovely village of all meals, plus wine with dinner. Stresa. Come experience the timeless magic of Alpine vistas and glacial lakes! • Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS at featured local restaurants . • Explore Switzerland and Italy by rail, cable car • Take advantage of leisure time to and boat. try the local cuisine independently. • Indulge in the cosmopolitan ambience of the jet-set resort MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS town of St. Moritz , nestled in an Upper Engadine valley. • Consultation services of a • Board the historic Bernina Express and travel a scenic Alpine rail route to dedicated Passenger Service Tirano . A portion of this amazing journey is distinguished as a UNESCO Representative prior to departure. World Heritage site. • Services of an experienced Travel • Visit Milan and see Leonardo da Vinci’s magnificent “The Last Supper .” Director throughout your stay. • Tipping of excursion guides and • Embark on leisurely cruises on two of Italy’s magnificent lakes, Lake drivers. and Lake Maggiore. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning. • Complimentary travel wallet. Please contact Amy Stoneking, 614-292-2372 / 800-852-8687, ext. 2 or [email protected] DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT way to Tremezzo, Italy, on the western Depart for Zürich, Switzerland .A shore of . Cruise across the A Provided for AHI FlexAir participants. lake to Bellagio to enjoy some free time DAY 2 ~ ZÜRICH /S T. M ORITZ before continuing to Como. Continue to Upon arrival, transfer A to St. Moritz and Stresa on Lake Maggiore. the Hotel Schweizerhof. Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Bellagio. Excursion: St. Moritz. Take an DAY 7 ~ BORROMEAN orientation tour of St. Moritz. ISLANDS Join a Welcome Reception and Dinner. Educational Focus: Italy’s Lake DAY 3 ~ ZUOZ /S T. M ORITZ District. Excursion: . HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF Educational Focus: Swiss Icons — St. Moritz An Introduction to Switzerland. Cruise Lake Maggiore to Isola Madre Excursion: Zuoz. Travel to Zuoz, and visit its botanical gardens. Walk the Built in 1896, the legendary hotel is a picturesque Upper Engadine village. narrow streets of Isola dei Pescatori, ideally located in the center of St. Moritz. Stroll through its beautiful main square, a peaceful fishing village. Continue to Amid the ambience of a traditional adorned with flowers and fountains. Isola Bella, where you’ll visit a 17th- family-run inn, it has two restaurants Continue along winding, cobblestone century palace teeming with antiques. serving Alpine specialties, a rooftop streets lined with brightly painted Educational Focus: Golden Age of wellness center with a sauna and houses, many built in the 13th century. the Renaissance. massage treatments, and picture-perfect Independent Exploration: Spend DAY 8 ~ MILAN lake and mountain views. Enjoy well- the rest of the day at leisure in St. Excursion: Milan. See some of the appointed, comfortable rooms. Wi-Fi is Moritz. Use your gondola pass to world’s most magnificent art and complimentary. ascend the mountains and take in architecture in stylish Milan . Visit Santa spectacular views. The pass gives you Maria Delle Grazie and its rectory to access to all 13 cable cars, funiculars see da Vinci’s masterpiece, “The Last and chairlifts. Supper.” Visit the museum at La Scala, DAY 4 ~ BERNINA EXPRESS / Italy’s premier opera house, before TIRANO entering the opulent Duomo. Excursion: Bernina Express. Independent Exploration: Enjoy Embark on a scenic train to Tirano, free time for lunch and exploring in Italy, along one of Europe’s most Milan. impressively engineered rail routes. DAY 9 ~ STRESA The journey on the Rhaetian Railway Independent Exploration: Enjoy HOTEL LA PALMA features the breathtaking landscapes of the day at leisure. Stresa the Albula and Bernina lines. Admire Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception, The Hotel La Palma sits on the banks stunning views of mountains, lakes, Graduation Ceremony and a Farewell of Lake Maggiore. The hotel has a waterfalls and forests. Dinner. restaurant specializing in international Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Tirano. DAY 10 ~ IN TRANSIT cuisine and an inviting lounge. Take a dip Educational Focus: Meet the Transfer to the airport for the return in the lakeside swimming pool, which has People. flight to your gateway city. A superb views over the Borromean Islands, DAY 5 ~ ST. M ORITZ NOTE : The information presented is preliminary . and soak up the sunshine on the Independent Exploration : Spend Itineraries, included features and schedules are poolside terrace. Enjoy a workout in the entire day at leisure in St. Moritz. subject to change. Many excursions in this the panoramic fitness room, or relax Explore the shops in town, relax at the program involve an element of walking. in the sauna, whirlpool or solarium. spa or take the train to one of the Each well-appointed guest room features nearby Upper Engadine villages. its own terrace or balcony. Wi-Fi is DAY 6 ~ TREMEZZO , I TALY / ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE complimentary. Available at an additional cost BELLAGIO /S TRESA Depart St. Moritz for Stresa. Travel Fondue Dinner. Enjoy the Swiss Previous page: Lake Orta, Italy through the picturesque Maloja Pass. specialty on Day 3. This spectacular valley was carved by Lake Orta. On Day 9, travel to Orta for a walking tour. Take a boat trip on Lake Our mission is to provide you with the Ice Age glaciers. Enjoy the majestic the most up-to-date information at Orta to the island of San Giulio for a all times. While the information in beauty of the mountains and picture- this flier is correct at the time of tour of the fourth-century San Giulio creation, we encourage you to visit perfect Swiss villages as you make your our website to ensure that you Cathedral. Return to Orta for free time. receive the most current information. 2017-2