KM Tours Presents Wonders of Italy November 9 - 18, 2017 $2,495 Per Person, Double Occupancy from the Hartford Tour Highlights Eight nights in Incredible Italy Four nights in the resort of Sorrento Tour historic Pompeii Visit the amazing Isle of Capri Explore the magnificent Amalfi Coast Visit historic Monte Cassino Monastery 4 nights in the “Eternal City” of Rome Tour Rome and visit the Colosseum Tour the Vatican City and visit the amazing Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica Optional tour to the city of Florence First class/4 - star hotels throughout English Speaking Tour Escort throughout 12 Meals - 4 dinners and 8 breakfasts This is an exclusive travel program presented by InterTrav Corporation Day by Day Itinerary Tues., Nov. 9 – HARTFORD/EN ROUTE including Wagner, Greta Garbo, Winston Churchill, and Today we depart the Hartford for O’Hare International the Kennedy family. Next we come to magnificent Airport where we’ll board our overnight transatlantic Positano, a small elegant town located in a picturesque flight to begin our Wonders of Italy tour. (I) bay, perched upon the craggy cliffs of the steeply terraced hills. Our final stop is the town of Amalfi. A little roman- Wed., Nov. 10 – ROME/SORRENTO tic town of all white houses built on rocks facing a blue Today we will arrive in Europe and change planes for our bay on the Gulf of Salerno, Amalfi is one of the most flight to Rome, Italy where we’ll meet our Italian Tour beautiful seaside resorts. We return to Sorrento for an Escort who will accompany us throughout our vacation. afternoon at leisure. (B,D) Leaving the airport, we’ll travel south through the well– tilled fields and orchards of the Lazio countryside en route Mon., Nov. 14 – SORRENTO/ROME to the Amalfi Coast. Our day will come to an end as we This morning we depart Sorrento and travel north to the arrive in the resort of Sorrento, where the incomparable famous Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino, founded in geography combined with the town’s inspired 17th and the year 529 by St. Benedict. Over the centuries the Abbey 18th century architecture is a sight to behold. (I,D) has endured many periods of success and hardship. In its existence the Abbey has been destroyed on four separate Thurs., Nov. 11 – SORRENTO (Pompeii) occasions, the most recent during World War II. In the Today we visit Pompeii, the largest of the five towns end it rose from the ashes to live and prosper again. We buried by the enormous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 will have a tour of the Abbey and enjoy magnificent views AD. The scale of the tragedy in Pompeii was appalling; in of the surrounding countryside. This afternoon we what had been one of the most active and splendid Roman continue to Rome, the “Eternal City” of the west and towns, life came to a permanent standstill. Today Pompeii capital of the Republic of Italy. (B,D) is one of the most famous and visited archeological sites in the world. Exploring the excavated city on foot provides Tues., Nov. 15 – ROME outstanding historical evidence of the art, customs, and Today we enjoy a introductory tour of Rome that will everyday life. To this day, much of our knowledge of the begin at the southern summit of Capitoline Hill, the daily lives of the ancient Romans derives from the excava- symbolic center of the Roman World and home to the tions at Pompeii. This afternoon we return to Sorrento city’s three most important temples. We’ll visit the Colosseum, a where our tour escort will take us on an introductory tour masterpiece of classical architecture where fights between of Sorrento. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B) men and beasts, gladiatorial contests, races, and simulated naval battles. We’ll see the adjacent Forum, the social Fri., Nov. 12 – SORRENTO (Isle of Capri) center of ancient Roman life. Next we are headed to the This morning we leave Sorrento by ferry and travel to the world-famous Trevi Fountain where King Neptune's Isle of Capri, which has always enchanted visitors with the Tritons guard the sparkling waters of Rome's most beloved incomparable beauty of its rugged landscape. On arrival in monument. Toss a coin in the fountain to ensure your Marina Grande, we’ll travel to breathtaking Anacapri return to the Eternal City. We will also visit the Pantheon, where our local guide will take us through the picturesque dedicated to "all the gods" as a celebration of celestial lanes and artisan boutiques of the town before stopping to order. (B) visit Villa San Michele. Next, we’ll set our sights on Capri, stopping along the way at the breathtaking Punta di Wed., Nov. 16 - ROME Tragara from where we’ll enjoy a scenic view of the A day at leisure will allow us to explore Rome on our Faraglioni Rocks. Following a brief introduction to the own. If you prefer, an optional day tour will be offered to island’s main town, free time will be set aside to explore the Renaissance city of Florence. If you stay in Rome, be the Piazzetta Umberto, the charming little plaza in the sure to stroll the Via Veneto, one of the best known streets heart of the island. Enjoy a cappuccino in one of the in the city, which descends in a lazy curve from the Porta exquisite cafes in the shadow of the clock tower and of Pinciana to Piazza Barberini, and enjoy a cappuccino at course there is shopping nearby. As our time on Capri one of the famous outdoor cafes. A visit to the Via dei nears an end we’ll descend by funicular to Marina Grande Condotti is a must, lined with elegant shops, and take in as we prepare for our return ferry to Sorrento. (B) the view of the Piazza Di Spagna, dominated by the majestic Spanish Steps. Sat., Nov. 13 – SORRENTO (Amalfi Coast) The magic of Italy comes alive today as we head to the Eating out is an important part of Roman’s social life and famed Amalfi Coast. For the greater part of its route, the consequently there is a wide selection of trattoria, osterie road is carved out of the side of the coastal cliffs, giving and ristoranti to be found around the city. For those in spectacular views down to the Tyrrhenian Sea and on the search of adventure, enjoy dinner in the Piazza Navona, other side up to the towering cliffs above. Around every Rome’s most beautiful Baroque piazza, or venture out to bend the eternal clash of sea and earth has contorted the Trastevere, the perfect place to glimpse a bit of the old rocks into mystical grottoes and dreamy hollows. Along world while still enjoying the lifestyle of today’s Rome. the route we will visit Ravello, the “pearl” of the Amalfi Whatever you choose to do Rome has something for Coast. This is probably the most elegant town on the everyone. (B) Amalfi Coast hosting a selection of notable visitors, The Vacation Price Includes: Thurs., Nov. 17 - ROME Today we begin with a visit to the Vatican. Vatican City Round trip motor coach transportation from Hartford is a separate entity from the city of Rome, governed by to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. the Pope and his Cardinals. Here we will see the Tapestry Economy class air transportation on scheduled flights Gallery and the Map Gallery, and also the Raphael from Chicago/Rome - Rome/Chicago. Rooms with their wonderful frescos. Then we see the Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s masterpieces and the accompanying English-speaking Tour Escort. Vatican Library Hall. Next we visit the awe-inspiring St. Accommodations in first class hotels in twin-bedded Peter’s Basilica where we’ll see La Pieta, a great rooms with private bath or shower. sculpture by Michelangelo; the statue of St. Peter, and the 12 Meals - 8 buffet breakfasts 4 evening dinners as majestic Canopy over the High Altar. The afternoon is at indicated in the tour itinerary. leisure in Rome for independent sightseeing. This evening Sightseeing as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary we enjoy a Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Rome. including entrance fees where necessary. (B,D) Luggage handling and portage charges for one suit- case per person at hotels. Fri., Nov. 18 - ROME/HARTFORD This morning we say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and travel to Taxes for included ground services, and U.S. depar- Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci Airport in preparation for our ture taxes, customs service charges and airline fuel surcharges and security fees @ $340 per person. return journey home. No better time to reflect on memories of our Wonders of Italy vacation that will last a The Vacation Price Does Not Include: Items of a per- lifetime. On arrival in Chicago’s O’Hare International sonal nature such as passport fees; laundry and cleaning; Airport our motor coach will return us to Hartford. (B,I) telephone calls; optional tours and excursions; tips to your Tour Escort, motor coach drivers and local guides, * * * Welcome Home * * * tips to hotel and breakfast room staff; luggage handling at B = Breakfast - L = Lunch - D = Dinner U.S. airports; personal and baggage insurance; meals oth- er than those stated above. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------—— Reservation Application Please return to: KM Tours Telephone: 262-223-0234 27 N. Main Street KMTours1.com Hartford, WI 53027 Please reserve _____ places for me/us on Wonders of Italy Tour.