the Italian Riviera SepTemBer 26

Dear Friends,
Thank you for your interest in the Tuscany & the Italian Riviera tour. This fabulous tour will be hosted by
Paula Sands, KWQC-TV6 Anchor and Host of Paula Sands Live. The September 26 – October 4, 2016
departure has limited space available!
Additional Departure Date: Due to the tremendous interest in this tour, we have scheduled an additional departure,
October 22 – 30, 2016 The itinerary is identical and the tour will be accompanied by a professional Holiday Vacations
Tour Director. Paula Sands will only host the September 26th tour.
You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features:
 Roundtrip transportation from Davenport, Maquoketa and Moline to Chicago
 Roundtrip airfare from Chicago to Rome, with return from Milan
 Excellent hotel accommodations featuring four nights in Chianti, two nights in Santa Margherita Ligure
and one night in Milan
 Intriguing attractions and experiences including a Volterra city tour, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and
Cinque Terre
 Charming Tuscan cities including San Gimignano, Florence and Cortona
 12 excellent meals featuring dinner and wine tasting at Castello di Verrazzano
 A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour
 Expert Italian Driver/Guides for our tours and sightseeing
 Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit
 $100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour
There's no better way to experience Tuscany and the Italian Riviera than with Holiday Vacations. Our 43 years
of experience and dedication to personalized service will assure you that this 9-day tour will exceed your
expectations. Holiday Vacations' inclusive attractions, sightseeing, many meals and all accommodations as
listed in our tour itineraries offer our guests extraordinary value.
Due to the tremendous interest, we anticipate this tour to sell out quickly - book today! A risk-free deposit of
only $200 will reserve your space and is fully refundable prior to final payment date. We look forward to
having you travel with us!
Sincerely,
Courtney Nelson
Tour Consultant Manager
Holiday Vacations
Tuscany
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9 days | A ll a ir fa r e included!
& the Italian Riviera
September 26 - October 4, 2016
with host Paula sands,
KWQC-TV6 Anchor and Host of Paula Sands Live
local departur eS • low deposit • guar a nteed prices
Tuscany
& the Italian Riviera
Paul a & Dav id Sa nds
Fresh from an Emmy win this year,
Paula Sands was just inducted into
the Mid-America Emmys Silver
Circle Honorees.
Since 1982, she has hosted and
anchored newscasts and programs
at KWQC in Davenport. Her daily
talk show, Paula Sands Live, has
entertained audiences for 22 years,
earning her two Emmy nominations.
She also anchors the top-rated 6 p.m.
newscast for KWQC.
David and Paula have traveled with
Holiday Vacations to Paris, Alaska,
Napa Valley, New England, Ireland
and the Canadian Rockies.
This Tuscany tour has been Paula’s
dream. She’s excited to invite the
KWQC-TV6 viewers along!
Milan
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Portofino Santa Margherita Ligure
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Volterra
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Rome
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2016
Additional dates may be available
Discover the hidden treasures of the charming Tuscan countryside,
visit Portofino and explore the colorful villages of the Cinque Terre.
Day 1: ci ao ita li a
Our tour begins with an overnight flight
to Italy. Dinner and a light breakfast
are served onboard.
through the same city gate once used
by pilgrims on their way to Rome.
Dinner is included tonight to discover
the tastes of the region. B,D
Day 2: t
our Tuscany
Upon arrival, we are greeted by our
Italian tour Guide and Driver who will
accompany us throughout our tour. We
then begin our journey through the
famous rolling hills of Tuscany, to our
home for the next four nights, the
breathtaking Hotel Casafrassi. This
Neoclassical villa sits nestled among
a panorama of landscaped gardens,
olive groves and vineyards. Amenities
include a spa, tennis court, wine tasting
and much more. This evening, enjoy a
special KWQC-TV6 Welcome Dinner
at the hotel’s restaurant and meet our
fellow travelers over expertly prepared
Italian cuisine and local wine. D
Day 4: e xplore florence
Day 3: volter r a &
sa n Gimigna no
Today we visit two of Italy’s best
preserved medieval hill towns.
Both are still surrounded by fortified
walls and overlook rolling farm land.
Pre-dating the Roman Empire, Volterra
was once an important Etruscan city.
Learn about its ancient history as well
as see the more recent 12th century
Romanesque cathedral and perhaps
shop for something made from alabaster.
In the afternoon we visit San Gimignano,
famous for its medieval towers once
used by feuding noble families. Walk
Today we tour Florence, birthplace
of the Renaissance. Visit the Galleria
dell’Accademia and view incredible
works including Michelangelo’s David.
Wonder at the Duomo, the largest
brick dome ever constructed and gaze
upon Ghiberti’s bronze doors of the
Baptistery, often called the “Gates of
Paradise.” Take time this afternoon
to visit the Ponte Vecchio, a famous
bridge housing local gold vendors,
or enjoy a fresh gelato, traditional
Italian style ice cream. This evening
offers a special treat, the Castello
di Verrazzano. Learn the history of
Giovanni da Verrazzano, celebrated
navigator and discoverer of the Bay
of New York. We’ll then delight in an
included dinner featuring a fantastic
selection of wines, meats and cheeses
for our sampling pleasures. B,D
Day 5: discov er cortona
After a splendid breakfast, we make
our way to the hilltop town of Cortona.
Our Italian Guide will provide a fascinating tour featuring the medieval
architecture of the Piazza Garibaldi,
the sights and shops of the Via
Nazionale and the Palazzo Casali,
displaying relics from the Etruscan,
Roman and Egyptian civilizations. This
Portofino
afternoon will be yours for individual
pursuits to enjoy the Renaissance
churches, olive groves and terraces
that surround us in this picture
postcard town. Tonight we take
in an included dinner and bid
farewell to our time in Tuscany. B,D
Day 6: PI SA & SANTA
M ARGHERITA LIGURE
Enjoy breakfast on the terrace and
say arrivederci to Tuscany as we travel
north to Pisa, known for its opulent
churches and palaces. Our guide
introduces us to this charming city. A
highlight of our visit will be seeing the
world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
We continue to the comfortable coastal
town of Santa Margherita Ligure in the
heart of the Italian Riviera. The wide
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promenade follows the sand beach
to the small boat harbor. Enjoy two
evenings in this idyllic setting. B
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Today we visit the Cinque Terre, an
Italian National Park and UNESCO
World Heritage site. We have the
day to visit this rocky coastline on
the Mediterranean Sea. The pastel
colors of the buildings in the tiny fishing
villages make for stunning pictures.
Enjoy superb views of the distinctive
terraced vineyards that produce the
local dry white wines. We’ll start in
the morning at the little village of
Riomaggiore, sightsee to Vernazza
and end our visit in Monterosso al
Mare, the village with the best beach
and a little shopping. We return to Santa
Margherita Ligure for an evening
at leisure. We suggest dining in a
side walk café on the palm lined
street facing the sea! B
Day 8: ita li a n r i v ier a
A leisurely day awaits us. We’ll visit
Portofino, known as the “Pearl of
the Italian Riviera.” This enchanting
fishing village with its picturesque
harbor is frequented by some
of Europe’s wealthiest and most
discerning pleasure seekers. This
afternoon we travel to Milan for our
overnight accommodations. Tonight,
we gather together for a Holiday
Vacations Farewell Dinner and
toast our new friendships. B,D
Day 9: A r r i v ederci, Ita li a
After an included breakfast, we make
our way home with fond memories of
our Italian adventure. B
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Leaning Tower
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All airfare
All fuel surcharges, government
fees, airport & departure taxes
(minimum value of $728 per person)
Holiday Vacations Tour Director
Experienced European Guide
Motorcoach and professional Driver
All accommodations
Baggage handling at hotels
$100 travel voucher for a future
Holiday Vacations tour
12 Excellent Meals Featuring
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KWQC-TV6 Welcome Dinner
Daily European breakfast
Dinner & wine tasting at Castello
di Verrazzano
Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner in
Santa Margherita Ligure
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All Accommodations Featuring
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4 nights at Hotel Casafrassi,
Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany
2 nights at Hotel Lido Palace in
Santa Margherita Ligure
1 night at Hotel Best Western
Cavalieri Della Corona in Milan
Attractions & Highlights
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Florence
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Tuscany
Volterra city tour
San Gimignano
Florence city tour - The Duomo, Galleria
dell’Accademia & Michelangelo’s David
Cortona
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Tuscan countryside
Santa Margherita Ligure
Cinque Terre
Boat ride to/from Portofino
Portofino
Price Per Person
ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
Double...............$4799 per person
Single...................5499 per person
Triple subject to availability
A valid U.S. passport is required for all
U.S. citizens. Passport cards and enhanced
driver's licenses are NOT acceptable.
Deposit: $200 per person
Final Payment: June 24, 2016
Full refund 96 days prior to departure
Guaranteed Price: Your price is
guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
Four Star Accommodations
in the Heart of Tuscany
4 Nights at the Hotel Casafrassi
This Tuscan hotel is housed in a delightful villa in the enchanting Chianti
countryside. Casafrassi is surrounded by a landscape of beautiful gardens,
elaborate vineyards and prolific olive groves. A Neoclassical style carries
throughout the estate, with sunny terraces, terra cotta floors, cypress
wood beams, elegant furniture and open interiors. Casafrassi’s charming
restaurant features an array of Tuscan cuisine, freshly prepared by an
attentive staff with the finest ingredients.
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Departure PointS:
Davenport, IA
Best Western Plus
SteepleGate Inn
Maquoketa, IA
Centerstone Inn & Suites
Moline, IL
Stoney Creek Inn
Transportation provided to/from
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
FREE TRAVEL SHOWS
Holiday Vacations invites you to attend an informative travel show featuring the
Tuscany & the Italian Riviera tour, September 26 – October 4, 2016. This fabulous
tour will be hosted by Paula Sands, KWQC-TV6 Anchor and Host of Paula Sands Live.
Maquoketa, IA
Davenport, IA
Tuesday, April 26
Wednesday, April 27
Centerstone Inn & Suites
1910 Nairn Dr.
7 p.m.
Best Western Plus Steeplegate Inn
100 West 76th St.
10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Bettendorf, IA
Muscatine, IA
Wednesday, April 27
Thursday, April 28
Ramada Hotel
3020 Utica Ridge Rd.
7 p.m.
Hampton Inn
3303 North Port Dr.
10 a.m.
Moline, IL
Thursday, April 28
Stoney Creek Inn
101 18th St.
2 p.m.
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