“ITALIAN ” www.ItalyBytheBay.org IEI (Italian Educational Institute) presents: and , an unforgettable TOUR of international destinations as well as unspoiled places. Experience the inebriating scenery and culture of Italy as do. Let us whisk you away on this unique tour. Just unpack from your journey, and begin enjoying “La Dolce Vita”

Day 5 (Sept. 14) - Wed – – Full day tour 3 – . Home to Greek god (god of winds), this group of seven small Sicilian islands is now a destination for the rich and famous, TOUR ITINERARY aristocrats,celebrities and ordinary families alike. Area of extraordinary natural beauty with stunning cobalt waters and secret Day 1 (Sept. 10) - Sat - Depart from your city to Lamezia coves. is an active and our first stop. Next , (CZ), in the Calabria region. the main island, and , famous for its thermal springs and Reio Calabria Aeolian islands Map therapeutic baths. (B, L & D) Day 2 (Sept. 11) - Sun – Lamezia - Welcome cocktail will be served upon arrival to our four star Grand Hotel. Private Day 6 (Sept. 15) - Th – & - Half day tour 4 – beach with umbrella and chairs, restaurant, 2 bars, Visit to Zungri, with its famous grottoes, a fascinating Byzantine boutique, amphitheatre, outdoor disco, swimming pool, day settlement of houses hewn into the rock. Next, Vibo Valentia. On a and night entertainment. (L & D)* clear day () is visible from the Norman Castle. (B, L & D) Day 3 (Sept. 12) – Mon – - Half day tour 1 - Tropea sits on a cliff overlooking the ’s Day 7 (Sept. 16) – Fr– Cosenza & Lamezia Terme - Full day tour amazing white sand beaches and clear waters. Perfect 5- vacation spot for the nature lover, sun bather, shopper, and Cosenza was once known as the “ of Calabria” because of its Capri Tropea history connoisseur alike.(B, L & D) rich cultural past. The theater resembles “La Scala” in Milan and the cathedral contains the sepulcher of Isabel of Aragon. This area is Day 4 (Sept. 13) - Tu – & Scilla - Full called “Coast of Gods” and is one of the most beautiful in Italy. Visit day tour 2 Full day optional tour 2 – Reggio Calabria is the to the Norman Castle and the Jewish Ghetto. (B, L & D) largest city of the region and home of the Versace family, founders of the homonymous worldwide fashion chain. The promenade overlooking Sicily and the straits of is Day 8 (Sept. 17) - Sat – Pizzo Calabro - Half day tour 6- Roman breathtaking. "The most beautiful kilometer of the Italian and Greek ruins, thermal baths with mosaics walls. Later a Norman peninsula". North of Reggio, we will visit Scilla, traditional castle, now an Archeological Museum, in which Gioacchino Murat, site of the sea monster Scylla then beautiful Ruffo (B, L & King of and Napoleon’s brother-in-law, was executed. Pizzo D) Calabro is reknowned for the Pizzo truffle. (B, L & D) Mar Tirreno Sunset * Abbreviations: B (breakfast), L (lunch), D (dinner) Day 9 (Sept. 18) - Sun – Lamezia Terme - transfer from Lamezia Terme to Napoli. Welcome cocktail upon arrival at our Day 15 (Sept. 24) - Sat – Vatican City & Imperial tours four star Grand Hotel Resort Spa located on the water in Ischia. 12 & 13 - A professional guide will narrate the tour of Vatican City Outdoor pools, indoor Health and Beauty Centre, hydro (approximately 3 hours). We will see the Basilica of Saint Peter “ITALIAN ITALY” massage, thermal mud treatments etc... The ideal resort to enjoy with artwork from Michelangelo, Bernini and other Masters. The a seaside vacation with a touch of jet set life. (L & D) Vatican Museums display many more works.The Sistine Chapel is the official Papal residence. Tour of Imperial Rome in the Tour - The South Day 10 (Sept. 19) - Mon - Ischia – Half day tour 7 - Tour of afternoon. Visit to the Coliseum, symbol of Rome, its Ischia , an incredibly beautiful volcanic island in the middle of a magnificence and glory. Then Via dei Fori Imperiali, Capitol Hill still unspoiled Tyrrhenian Sea. Ischia is the most important and Piazza Venezia, considered the Centre of Italy. (B) natural SPA destination in Europe (B, L & D)

Day 11 (Sept. 20) - Tu – Capri - Full day tour 8- Mini-cruise to Day 16 (Sept. 25) – Sun - Rome - 7:00 AM group transfer to the enchanting island of Capri. A funicular will carry us up to the Fiumicino airport and Stazione Termini train station. (Transfer will Piazza Umberto , lined with luxury boutiques, expensive be at your expense for different dates and times). (B) restaurants and paparazzi chasing celebrities. Many amazing features (B,L &D)

Day 12 (Sept. 21) CALABRIA, , – Wed - Sorrento – Full day tour 9 - ROME Mini-cruise to September 2011 beloved Sorrento, the lemon- scented jewel of the Tropea - Reggio Calabria – Scilla - Aeolian Islands peninsula. Sorrento Stromboli – Vulcano – Lipari – Zungri - Vibo Valentia has inspired many Cosenza -Lamezia Terme -Pizzo Calabro-Naples- poets and artists. Free full day in Sorrento to shop, INCLUDED: to enjoy views of • 16 day Escorted Tour • First Class Hotel/Resort (4 the bay or to have lunch in a local trattoria. Typical products are: star) with private bath Limoncello and Wood Intarsia. (B, L & D). • 38 buffet-style meals (B, L & D) Boxed lunches for each full day tour Day 13 (Sept. 22) – Thu – Amalfi & Positano – Full day tour 10 - Mini-cruise to the enchanting Amalfi Coast, possibly the • Deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches and boats most beautiful stretch of scenery in the Mediterranean. This • English speaking professional Tour Directors landscape masterpiece will carve a special place in your heart. • All tours/excursions (13 total) full or half day, as Amalfi lies at the mouth of a deep ravine surrounded by dramatic described in the itinerary cliffs and coastal scenery; Positano is perched in an enclave on Educational Program including lectures, the hill leading down to coast. (B, • L & D). recommended reading list, support

Day 14 (Sept. 23) Fri - & Rome Tour 11–Off to Rome , COST: the Eternal City. 3 hours stop in $3100 per person,double occupancy. Airfare not Pompeii, for a ruins tour. Stay at included. four star Grand Hotel between For more information please contact: Vatican City and Piazza del IEI- 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton CA 94027 Popolo. You might want to try a Tel: (650) 868-5995 Mario Fusco or Angelica Di Chiara-Fusco Roman dinner at nearby (650) 868 5995 Trattorias, and enjoy some www.ItalyByTheBay.org (650) 283-9009 “vino de‘ Castelli“, typical More info on regional wine. (B) www.ItalyBytheBay.org Email: [email protected]