La Terra Mia - CAA Niagara

La Terra Mia
Calabria
Join CAA Niagara's Clementina Iannuzzi
in Italy September 2 - 12, 2015
One of the most charming and unspoiled regions in South Italy,
with a combination of beautiful mountains, lush forests,
historical towns and villages all surrounded by crystal clear
seas.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
* 10 nights in 4-star accommodation
* Breakfast & dinner daily and 9 lunches
* Drinks with meals, including wine with dinner
* Touring: Pollino National Park, Caves of Sant Angelo,
Shrine of St. Francis, Hot Pepper Festival, Praia a
Mare, Severina, Church of Santa Maria Island,
Archaeological Museum, ferry to Messina,
Cathedral Bell Tower, Taormina ("Pearl of Sicily")
* Escorted in Italy by CAA's Clementina Iannuzzi
* Services of an English speaking local guide throughout
* All local taxes, service charges and hotel porterage
$
3,549pp double/twin $4,215 single
To Be Added: Air, air taxes, meals and touring not
mentioned above, option insurance protection and
items of a personal nature.
*This special group departure requires a minimum of 14 travellers.
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Itinerary
September 2 - Lamezia (D)
Arrive in Lamezia and transfer to Hotel. Overnight
September 3 - Tropea – Pizzo (B,L,D)
After breakfast enjoy your scenic transfer to Tropea, a beautiful terrace
overlooking the sea. The seventeenth-century urban architecture, the labyrinth
of narrow streets, historic houses, beautiful squares and the church of Santa
Maria Island situated directly on the beach with its beautiful gardens. This
afternoon will we transfer to Pizzo Calabro to taste the famous "Tartufo" - Return
to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
September 4 - Casale Li Monaci (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Sant'ilario Ionian for your guided tour of the
Wine and Farmhouse of "Casale Li Monks" and lunch at The Vineyard
Restaurant. In the afternoon visit Gerace and Locri. Return to the hotel for dinner
and overnight.
September 5 - Reggio Calabria – Scilla (B,L,D)
Enjoy your breakfast and then for a visit to Reggio Calabria, one of the most
important cities of Calabria, featuring its cathedral and the Archaeological
Museum. Free time for a walk on the most beautiful Kilometer of Italy (as it was
defined by Gabriele D'Annunzio). Continue on to Scilla which stands on a
promontory dominated by the castle of the Ruffo, dividing the town into two parts,
on the one side the fishing district called "Chianalea" and on the other "Marina
Grande" with a long sea-front board walk. Lunch and return to hotel for dinner
and overnight.
September 6 - Messina – Taormina (B,L,D)
Have a good breakfast because we are going to have a great day! Starting with
the Ferry to Messina and meeting our local guide, visit the cathedral bell tower.
Wait for the spectacular show in the square. Lunch and then transfer to
Taormina, perched on the rocks and certainly deserving of the title of "Pearl of
Sicily" for its beautiful location. In the late afternoon departure for the return to the
hotel for dinner and overnight.
September 7 - Paola – Altomonte (B,L,D)
Breakfast is the beginning of this fantastic day, we check out of our hotel and we
we start our journey to Paola and the Shrine of St. Francis, located in the hilly
part of the town of Paola, this is the birthplace of San Francesco. Visit the
Sanctuary and a short visit to the town of Paola with lunch. In the afternoon we
will transfer to Cosenza and a visit to the city of Bruzi, this beautiful spot is
surrounded by green hills, and then we travel towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. Enjoy
a walk and shopping along the Corso Mazzini. Dinner is in a local restaurant and
we transfer to our new hotel for the night.
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office. A non-refundable deposit of $400 per person is due at time of booking. Balance of
payment is due June 15. Bookings made after will require full payment at time of booking.
CAA strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance. Ask for details.
Cancellation charges: Should it be necessary to cancel your trip prior to departure,
the following penalties will apply:
75 days or more prior
74 to 45 days prior
44 to 0 days prior
Deposit non-refundable
50% non-refundable 100%
non-refundable
The day of departure is excluded when calculating cancellation charges. CAA strongly
recommends the purchase of cancellation insurance. Prices: All prices in this brochure are in
Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated, are based on January 1, 2015 contract rates, and
are subject to change should currencies fluctuate or surcharge be imposed.
Local laws and customs: The Ontario government requires that we advise anyone travelling
outside Ontario that there are many different living standards and practices outside your
home, including accommodation, provision of utilities such as water, electricity, preparation
of food, etc. To have an enjoyable vacation, we recommend that you discuss the relevant
customs of the country you will be visiting with your travel agent and/or the destination Tourist
Board or Consulate.
La Terra Mia
Calabria
September 8 - San Donato di Ninea (B,L,D)
Breakfast and then we travel to San Donato di Ninea, the beautiful
countryside with a beautiful viewpoint from the valley Esaro and the Ionian
Sea. The village is small but very cozy and adjacent to the village is a
wonderful mountain and the peaks of the Pollino National Park. Do not
miss a visit to the Mother Church Holy Trinity, Church of the Assumption
and the beautiful caves of Sant 'Angelo. A boxed lunch is prepared by the
hotel for us. This afternoon we visit to Madonna del Pettoruto and the
village of San Sosti. Our spectacular dinner is at Colle del Sogni this
evening with traditional Calabrese dances. Return to the hotel in
Altomonte for overnight.
September 9 - Civita - Morano Calabro (B,L,D)
Enjoy your breakfast and then transfer to Civita in the Pollino National Park,
not far from Frascineto and Ejanina. This is one of the historic communities
of Italian-Albanians (Arbëreshë). The country is referred to as the Devil's
Bridge, its landscapes are considered among the most beautiful of Calabria.
Lunch at the "La Locanda del Parco", after lunch visit Morano Calabro and
other beautiful Calabrese sites. Return to Altomonte for a walk in the
Borgo. Dinner is at the Cantina Barbieri this evening with folk music.
Overnight at hotel in Altomonte.
September 10 - Diamante "Hot Pepper Festival" (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to your hotel in Diamante. Lunch at the
restaurant in the hotel and enjoy your free time in the afternoon visit the
festival dedicated to the queen of the Festival. Dancing and singing is on
every corner of Diamonte in celebration of the Festival. Return to hotel for
dinner and overnight.
September 11 – Diamante (B,L,D)
After breakfast we head back to the Festival Hot Peppers. Lunch is at the
hotel restaurant and afternoon we are treated to a picturesque drive to Praia
a Mare, Scalea, Santa Maria del Cedro, San Nicola Arcella and Cirella.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
September 12 – Return to Canada (B)
After breakfast, check out of our hotel and transfer to the airport for your
return flight back to Canada.
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rates, and depending on currency fluctuations, are subject to change. All hotels are subject to
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