Italy SEA - TODRA Tour Operator

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Italy
2014
TOUR
WEEKEND
ART CITIES
SEA - SNOW
HOLIDAY
SPORT
HOLIDAY
Italy
Company Profile
Our Company manages, as Tour Operator, Incoming
and Outgoing requests with an experience of over 12
years and with a qualified staff.
Incoming
Todra Tour Operator by Avantage SRL, is a tourism association. It was born in 1997 with the purpose to organize tours
in Italy and outside Italy.
All our staff has a large experience in tourism and has
an excellent knowledge of its area and of needs of its
customers, who come from European and World.
Outgoing
Our products: Morocco - Tunis - Tanzania - Uganda Madagascar - Senegal - Gambia - Turkey - Uzbekistan
- Jordan - Brazil - Chile - Perù
All above places us at an ideal level to create and promote new contacts between the Italian tourist facilities
and ancillary services, to offer to the new customers
the best product, tailor made, and to meet the needs of
each operator.
Our partners are:
• Hotel from 2* to 5*, Farmhouses, Charm, castles,
abbeys which
became hotels,tourist
resorts and hotel chains.
• Associations of tourist Promotion.
Our main customers come from:
USA - Canada - South America - India - Korea
To get Buyers’ interest, Todra TO agrees with the hotels and
service companies:
• Individual prices
• Special rates for weekends
• Special conditions for private groups and companies
• Last minute prices
• The prices for meetings and details of the services
offered for the conferences
• Special packages for the mountain
• Special packages for the seaside
• Special packages for Sport travels
• Special Packages for Local Diving
• Special Packages for Tour Diving
• Special packages for “Wine and food” travels
• Special packages for archaeological travels
Todra Tour Operator can offer the following services in collaboration with specialized companies which are patented
and with a proven seriousness for:
• Transfer to and from airports, railway stations, ports,
terminal
• Trips
• Guided tours in all major languages.
• Interpreter and hostess service during the conference
or meeting events
• Organization of Coach tours throughout Italy and
abroad.
We are the only tour operator which plans tours for
divers with itineraries for not diving companions.
TODRA TOUR OPERATOR by AVANTAGE s.r.l.
code 382 5718-1
Via Piemonte, 32 – 00187 Rome (Italy)
Tel. 0039 06 486447ra - Fax 0039 06 486995
www.todra.com - e-mail: [email protected] booking [email protected]
Visiting Italy
Italy
Italy is an unmatched travel destination. Some of its regions attract more tourists than other
countries This beautiful country is distinguished by its insuperable and wonderful variety of tourist
attractions to be offer and for its unique style, a world of surprise to discover this country seems to
possess to a greater extent than almost any other.
Italy’s boot-leg shape and its scores of islands give it a disproportionate amount of coastline. The
famous Italian weather, with warm sunny days for the greatest part of the year, certainly make the
country a magic land. It’s difficult, almost anywhere in Italy, to find oneself very far away from some
lovely beach; the more famous seaside are the chic Italian Riviera, the breathtaking Amalfi coast,
stunning Capri, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy has some of the most dramatic and beautiful coastline and
beaches in the world, and some of the most dramatic and beautiful people on them. And a beach
holiday in Italy A beach holiday in Italy means much more than sea and sun: even more time to
enjoy the ubiquitously good cuisine and wine taste, pleasant romantic evening walks.
Tuscany is to many their favourite region; the rolling landscape scattered with olive trees, vines and
ancient buildings being the first image of Italy that comes to most people’s minds. There are very
few settlements here that are not blessed with great natural and architectural attraction. Florence,
the capital of this region, is the symbol of the Renaissance art and of the architectural heaven. No
one should leave without visiting at least its cathedral (the Duomo), the Uffizi art museum, and
Michelangelo’s David, or tasting a succulent Bistecca Fiorentina with a glass of Chianti.
Venice, simply stands out of all even in a country with such cultural wealth. It is one of the most romantic places in the world, with fabulous buildings crowded into a series of little islands, the water
literally lapping their doorsteps, boats replacing cars, trucks, taxis and buses, making it deserving of
its appellation as “the Serenissima”. getting lost between the narrow street of the city and tasting a
glass of the local “Fragolino” a strawberry wine”. You don’t have to visit any sights or do anything in
Venice, because you are carried away by its unique atmosphere to become enchanted.
Rome is steeped in history and atmosphere. Almost a thousand years of history of Rome as the
largest and richest city in the West, and almost two thousand years of history of Rome which has
been elected as the most important city for the Catholic church, have left most important historical
places such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican City’s St Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. You’ll enjoy this modern, vibrant city, however, as much for the colourful
markets, elegant shopping, exciting nightlife, dazzling ice creams, chilled white wine and fantastic
cuisine that you can enjoy here.
The Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily each merit at least their own holidays, Sardinia justly claiming that it is “almost a continent”. They totally distinguish themeself from one to the other but
they both boast simply stunning coastlines, gorgeous beaches, magnificent mountains, millennium
of fascinating history and unimaginable gastronomic richness.
And for an idea of the range that Italy offers, consider the Alpine slopes, verdant and restful in the
summer, ideal for a mountain walks, and, in winter, with dazzlingly white powder reflecting the
bright sun in a blue sky; a dream for those who enjoy winter sports.
But don’t let this variety and choice make you spend too much time selecting an Italian destination: you’ll love wherever you go.
LANGUAGE – the italian is the official language, but there are still many
popular local dialects and in some areas you speak German, French,
Slovenian, Albanian, Catalan.
Italy
Country Information
CURRENCY – Euros
DOCUMENTS - Italy is a member of the Schengen area and therefore EU
citizens can enter with their national document without an entry visa.
For almost all other European countries and non-passport is required
and in some cases the entry visa.
HEALTH WARNINGS - (Prophylactic Vaccines) and Precautions - No particular notice.
TIME ZONE: one hours more as regards the Greenwich meridian (two
hours more in summer)
long history, which every year attracts large crowds of fans in the Monza roadtrack.
WHAT TO EAT - Italy is worth a visit if only It’s important to visit Italy also
in terms of food and wine, given the extraordinary quality and variety
of its table. Regional specialties are divided into infinite variations of
flavor. From Sicilian pastry consisting of cannoli and marzipan to linguine with pesto, from r to Isolde in Milan to ‘ lamb to the Roman, the
ribollita the Tuscan tortellini Romagna, from polenta and cod to the
Veneto Malloreddus Sardinian. There is no corner of Italy that has not
a typical specialty. Not to mention the infinite diversity of cheese (like
gorgonzola cheese, parmesan, pecorino, mozzarella) and meats(such
as dried beef, salted pork, headcheese, sausage, ham). The wines Italians are rightly world famous, white, red, rosé or sparkling wine to be.
But they are also extraordinary, and muscat dessert, such as Pantelleria,
and grappa. Another Italian tradition is that of coffee, to drink small as
anywhere else in the world.
ELECTRICITY: 220V, 50Hz
GETTING THERE - Italy is well connected to all major European countries and beyond through the flights of major airlines. The flag carrier is
the Alitalia, But many other carriers operate domestic and international
flights. The two major airports are those of Rome Fiumicino and Milan
Malpensa. Excellent links also exist with neighboring countries by sea
(with Corsica, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Malta, Albania, Croatia, Slovenia
and Spain) and by land, through a developed network of motorways
and railways.
BEST TIME TO GO - Every season is good, given the many aspects of
Italy’s interest. Unless you intend to take a skiing holiday (the season
runs from December to March) or bathing
(from June to September) the best seasons
to visit the city are spring and autumn, when
temperatures are more moderate, the colours
of the nature very striking and in some places
there is less tourist crowd.
THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ITALY - Among
the most visited tourist destinations in the beautiful country surely include Venice ,Florence,
Palermo and Naples, with the nearby Pompei.
But Turin, Genoa, Bologna and Verona in the
north, Bari, Salerno and Catania to the south
have artistic, historic and cultural such as to
merit a visit. Milan, the Italian major economic hub, is also known for being a center of
fashion and design, as well as for its beautiful
cathedral. Then there are infinitely many angles and smaller towns that surround priceless
treasures, such as Assisi, Siena, Perugia, Urbino, in the center, or Sorrento and the Amalfi
Coast. For the beauty of the sea that surrounds it, the most popular destination from beach
tourism is the Sardinia. In winter, the Alps
draw crowds of fans of winter sports, especially in the famous ski resorts of Val d’Aosta and
Trentino Alto-Adige .
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS - The calendar of traditional festivals and religious is very dense.
You can first of all remember the Carnival,
celebrated with great importance in Venice
and Viareggio, or rites and processions during
Holy Week involve entire towns and cities, for
example in Sardinia and Sicily, but also in Florence, where he held the Traditional Explosion
of the Cart and the Flight of the Dove. Among
the many celebrations of the patron citizens,
notable are those of San Gennaro in Naples
(September 19) and St. Nicholas in Bari (7-9
May). The New Year is another moment of
great animation in all cities, and especially in
Naples where it is staged a dramatic fireworks display. Among the most spectacular and
historical celebrations of major tourist attractions are certainly the Palio of Siena(July &
August), the Festa dei Ceri in Gubbio (May 15),
the Historical Regatta (September). But many
are also the events of cultural interest, such
as the Biennale, and that of architecture that
alternate from year to year in Venice, Florence
May, an exhibition dedicated to the theater,
the Cinema Festival of Venice in September
and International Film Festival of Rome, MITO
September Musica, involving Milan and Turin in a festival of concerts of various kinds,
Umbria Jazz Festival held in July, the ‘ Roman
Summer, a series of cultural events leading
to enliven the warm months of the capital.
A sporting event not to be missed is the one
with the Italian Grand Prix Formula 1, with a
WHAT TO BUY - Italy is considered a paradise for shopping, although
the prices are quite expensive. Purchases in the first place is obviously
the fashion, clothing and accessories such as shoes and handbags,
from big names National, now known around the world. They also
make good purchases in the field of objects designed for the home and
furniture, and jewelry. Apart from the boutiques and designer shops,
those who want to try to save is also found in many outlets and opportunities in markets that are held regularly in many city squares. In
addition to buying “canons” of Italian design and fashion, shopping and
fun is more particularly directed to the specificity of the places you visit
and the tradition of the place, for example with regard to food or crafts.
It can range from ceramics Capodimonte to the art glass of Murano,
OUR PROPOSALS
LAZIO/UMBRIA
The Tuscia & Umbria
8day/7night
UMBRIA
Medieval Village and Castels
5day/4night
Umbria Classic
4day/3night
A walk in the middle ages
3day/2night
SICILY
All Sicily
Sicilian Baroque
Western Sicily Tour
Estern Sicily Tour
8day/7night
8day/7night
5day/4night
5day/4night
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SEA HOLIDAYS AND DIVING
Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Puglia, Lazio & Campania
TOUR DIVING - MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Diving tour with visits to places of Italy
13day/12night
10day/9night
10day/9night
12day/11night
29-45
cod. IT20D
cod. IT21D
cod. IT22D
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GENERAL CONDITION
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• Our rates are net in Euro the rates apply per person and are valid from
January 1 to December 31 2014. Requests for individuals and groups outside of
our programs are to be recalculated and each request will be processed in 24-48
hours.
• Reservations must be made by fax or e-mail
• The hotel provided for each tour may be replaced if necessary, with other hotels in
the same category or higher.
• PAYMENT
• Unless otherwise specified, the payment must be made before the arrival of guests
and received 15 days prior to arrival
• All our invoice are issued in Euro
• Payment must be made in Euros:
• Reduction for children sharing with parents:
• 0 / 2 years free (extra payable locally, meals for children, strollers)
• From 2 years / 12 years from 30% to 50% depending on the season
• 1 free person in double will be recognized every 20 persons that pays full share
• Cancellations (see last page of the catalog)
Quotes and confirmations e-mail
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Sommario
MINITOUR LAZIO
La Tuscia
4day/3night
Tuscia & Wellness
5day/4night
Ciociaria - Abbeys, Catedrals and Monasteries
4day/3night
Riviera Ulysses, Ponza and Ventotene
4day/3night
Unknown Rome and Ostia
3day/2night
Tivoli, Rome & Roman Castles
4day/3night
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cod. IT02 e IT02AV
cod. IT03 e IT03AV
cod. IT04 e IT04AV
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Italy
TOUR ITALY
Romantic Italy
8day/7night
Ancient flavours
10day/9night
History and Nature
9day/8night
From North to South
10day/9night
In The Land of flavours
10day/9night
Romantic Italy
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Tour Code - IT01
Tour can be offered
with stops at wineries - upon request
Tour Code - IT01AV
TOUR 8 Day/7 Night
Day 1 - Rimini - San Marino - Rimini
Arrival, meeting with the tour escort speaking. Departure for San Marino
and visit the small Republic, located on the Mount titan. Transfer and accommodation in an hotel in Rimini or in the neighbourhood. Dinner and
overnight staying at the hotel.
Day 2 - Rimini - Assisi - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Rome. Along the way visit to Assisi with the speaking guide. Continuation and arrival in Rome, accommodation at the hotel. Tour of the city with the tour guide. Dinner and
overnight staying at the hotel. Optional visit of Rome by Night. (Suggested)
Day 3 - Rome (optional excursion to Naples / Pompei)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day or optional full day excursion to Naples /
Pompei with the tour guide speaking (departure at 7.00 a.m). Return to
the hotel, dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
Day 4 - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Church
with the tour guide speaking. Free Lunch. Visit of the Colosseum and the
Circus Maximus. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel. (Optional
dinner in one of the most ancient Rome - named Trastevere).
Day 5 - Rome - Siena - Chianti - Florence
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Florence and stop-off in Siena to
admire this small medieval town with the central square in the shape of
a seashell where every year for centuries the Palio takes place. Continuation with a stop-off in the Chianti’s area to have a visit and a wine tasting
in a winery. Arrival in Florence, panoramic tour of the city. Dinner and
Day 6 - Florence - Pisa - Venice
Breakfast at the hotel and visit of the “Uffizi Gallery”, with the tour guide
speaking. Departure for Pisa, arrival and visit of the famous Leaning Tower. Free Lunch. Continuation to Venice. Dinner and overnight staying at
the hotel located in Mestre.
Day 7 - Venice - Rimini
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Venice. Tour of the city with the tour guide speaking. Visit to the “Canal Grande”. Departure for Rimini, dinner
and overnight staying at the hotel. Optional evening in Rimini in the
nightclubs (recommended).
Day 8 - Rimini
Breakfast at the hotel, of our services.
It can be enogastronomic tour
- upon request
Tour Code - IT02AV
TOUR 10 Day/9 Night
Day 1 – Arrival in Milan
Arrival in Milan, meeting with with the tour guide speaking, transfer to
the hotel. Top of the visit of Milan: the Duomo, the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, the Sforza Castle, Montenapoleone street, which is the most elegant
in this town. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
Day 2 - Milan - Verona - Venice
Breakfast at the hotel, departure for a visit of the St. Ambrogio Church,
the most important monastery. Departure for Verona, arrival and visit
of the Arena, the Government Palace, the Regional Palace, the St Zeno
Church, the Romeo and Juliet balcony. Continuation to Venice. Arrival at
the hotel, dinner and overnight staying. Optional night at the casino.
Day 3 - Venice
Breakfast at the hotel and then beginning of the visit: San Marco Square, the Church, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the “Sighs Bridge”. Free
Lunch. On the afternoon departure by boat to the Murano islands and
visit of a handmade farm which kneads the glass, then Burano for the
famous laces. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
Day 4 - Venice - Pisa - Florence
Breakfast at the hotel, departure for Pisa. At the arrival, beginning of the
Ancient F lavours
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Tour Code - IT02
visit: The Duono Square, known as the “Field of Miracles”, the Duomo, the
Baptistery, the Leaning Tower. Free Lunch. Departure to Florence and
sightseeing of the city: the Duomo Square, the Cathedral, the Giotto bell
tower, the Brunelleschi Dome, Santa Maria Novella Square. Free time.
Dinner and overnight staying.
Day 5 - Florence - Siena - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel, visit the Uffizi Gallery, one of the richest museums
in the world (The “Spring” by Botticelli, “Annunciation” by Leonardo Da
Vinci, etc..) Then visit of “Ponte Vecchio” with his goldsmiths’ shops. Free
Lunch. Departure for Siena to visit one of the most beautiful squares in
the world whose shape is inspiredt to a shell, where twice a year the famous Palio delle Contrade takes place, an ancient local custom. Departure for Rome. Arrival at the hotel dinner and overnight staying.
Day 6 - Ancient Rome
Breakfast at the hotel, beginning of the visit to discover the business center of the ancient Rome: the Constantine’s Arch; the Colosseum, the most
famous monument of the ancient Rome, considered the symbol of the
eternity of Rome, where the gladiators and the wild beasts fighted until the sixth century. Free Lunch. In the afternoon visit of to the Baroque
Rome with the Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, the Pantheon, “Piazza di
Spagna” with his majestic flight of steps. Shopping in the more important
streets of Rome: Condotti Sterret, where we will find the biggest names
of our Italian designers. Dinner at the hotel and overnight staying. Optional night at the Auditorium.
Day 7 - Christian Rome - Sorrento
Breakfast at the hotel, beginning of the visit of the Vatican Museums and
its splendid treasures, including the famous Sistine Chapel, the official
private chapel of the popes, which was frescoed by Michelangelo, St. Peter’s Square and his Church. Free Lunch. In the afternoon departure for
Sorrento where we will stop to visit the Royal Palace of Caserta. Arrival at
the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
8 days - Sorrento - Capri
Breakfast at the hotel, boarding to go to Capri. At the arrival, visit of the
island (if the weather looks like good, we can visit the famous cave Blueroom). Free Lunch. In the afternoon shopping in the beautiful shops of
Capri. Return to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight staying.
9 days - Sorrento - Pompeii - Naples
Breakfast at the hotel, departure to visitithe ruins in Pompeii. Free Lunch.
In the afternoon, visit of the Volcano (Vesuvius). Dinner in a typical Neapolitan pizzeria. Overnight staying. Optional night tour of the city.
10 days - Naples - Caserta - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Naples. Departure for Rome. Free Lunch. In
the afternoon, transfer to the Rome’s airport. Assistance for the passengers boarding. Finishing of our services.
History and Nature
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Tour Code - IT03
Tour can be offered
with stops at wineries - Upon Request
Tour Code - IT03AV
TOUR 9 Day/8 Night
Day 1 - Milan
Arrival in Milan, meeting with our tour guide speaking, transfer to the
hotel. Beginning of the guided tour of Milan: the Duomo, The Vittorio
Emanuele Gallery, the Sforzesco Castle, Montenapoleone Street, the
most elegant street of the city. Free time to go shopping. Dinner and
overnight staying at the hotel. Optional: discovering of the Milan’s locals by night.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Verona, arrival and visit of the Verona’s Arena, the Government Palace, the Regional Palace, the San Zeno
Maggiore Church, the Juliet’s balcony and tomb. Free Lunch. Continuation to Venice. Arrival and visit of San Marco Square, the Basilica, the
Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel. Optional: Night at the casino.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Pisa, arrival and visit to Piazza del
Duomo, known as “Field of Miracles”, the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Leaning Tower. Free Lunch. Departure for Florence. At the arrival, visit of
the city: Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, etc..
Finally we’ll visit the old bridge with its jewellery shops. Free time to go
shopping. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel. Optional: Visit of a
typical winery to taste the various wines from Tuscany.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Siena to visit one of the most beautiful squares in the world, whose shape is inspired to a shell, where
twice a year takes place the famous Palio delle Contrade, an ancient
local custom. Continuation to Rome Free Lunch. In the afternoon visit
of the Baroque Rome with the Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, the Pantheon, “Piazza di Spagna” with his majestic flight of steps. Shopping in
the more important streets of Rome: Condotti Sterret, where we will
find the biggest names of our Italian designers. Dinner at the hotel and
overnight staying. Optional: Night at the Auditorium (where we can
find Dances, Music, and Exhibitions)
Day 5 - Rome - Olbia (Sardinia)
Breakfast at the hotel. The beginning of the visit starts discovering the
“Ancient Rome”: The ruins of the Roman Forum, a political and commercial centre which surround twelve centuries of history, which gave life
to the Roman civilization: the Arch of Constantine; the Flavio’s Amphitheatre Flavio said Colosseum, which is the most famous monument of
ancient Rome, considered the symbol of the eternity of Rome, designed for public shows and especially for the fighting between gladiators
and beasts, lasted until the sixth century; finally the Circus Maximus,
well known for the races with Chariots. Free Lunch. Early in the afternoon, we will visit St. Peter’s Square with its “Basilica”, which is the most
important of the Christianity. Last look to Rome and departure for Civitavecchia. Boarding, dinner and overnight staying on board.
Day 6 - Rome - Civitavecchia - Olbia - Santa Teresa di Gallura (Straits of
Bonifacio) - Castelsardo and Alghero
Arrival at Olbia, breakfast and departure for Santa Teresa di Gallura, an important fishing center, which overlooks the Straits of Bonifacio. Stop at “Torre Longo-Sarda”, which dates the the sixteenth century and which is located
at “Rena Bianca” beach, whose surroundings offer an enchanting scenery.
Continuation to “Castelsardo” and stop for visiting a village perched on a
scenic rocky point and dominated by the “Rocca”, which currently houses a
museum of “sestineria”, because of being a renowned resort for its production of artisanal baskets, packed with wild palm’s leaves. Free lunch along
the way. In the afternoon, continuation to Alghero, an ancient seaport,
whose architecture feels the effects of Spanish domination, during four
centuries. Accommodation at the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
Day 7 - Alghero - Cave of Neptune - Oristano - Tharros - Nuoro
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, excursion by boat to the Neptune’s
cave, the most interesting of Sardinia, whose entry is rich of concretions
and it leads through internal channels and islands, just to the Evil’s creek.
Free Lunch. Continuation to Oristano, through an only road for its beauty
and variety of landscapes. Arrival at Oristano: short visit of this ancient Roman station built by tharros to escape from Saracen incursions. Continuation to Tharros and visit of its ruins, which prove the urban organization of
Phoenicians. Continuation to Nuoro, the birthplace of the notorius writer
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to Cervo”, a luxury spa frequented by celebrities of the show business and
politicians. Continuation to Olbia, dinner in a restaurant and boarding for
Civitavecchia, overnight staying on board.
9 Day - Civitavecchia / Rome airport
Arrival at Civitavecchia, transfer to the airport FCO. End of our services.
History and Nature
Grazia Deledda. Arrival at the hotel, accommodation, dinner and overnight
staying.
Day 8 - Nuoro - Magdalena Island / Caprera - Costa Smeralda / Porto
Cervo - Olbia - Civitavecchia
Breakfast at the hotel an departure very early in the morning for Palau, boarding to go to the Maddalena island, a renowned seaside resort. Visit of
the island and, through a bridge, visit of the beautiful Caprera island, where
Garibaldi retired himself until his death. Visit of the Garibaldi’s house and
return to Palau. Free Lunch. Visit of the “Costa Smeralda” with stop in “Por
from North to South
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Tour Code - IT04
It can be
enogastronomic tour Upon Request
Tour Code - IT04AV
TOUR 10 Day/9 Night
Arrival in Milan and transfer to Verona, meeting with our tour guide speaking and the visit starts: the Verona’s Arena, Government
Palace, the Regional Palace, the St Zeno Maggiore Church, Juliet’s
balcony and tomb. Free Lunch. Continuation to Venice. Arrival and
visit of San Marco Square and its Basilica, the Bell Tower,
the Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Dinner
and overnight staying at the hotel. Optio-
nal: Night at the casino.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Pisa, arrival and visit of “Piazza
del Duomo”, known as “Field of Miracles”, the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Leaning Tower. Free Lunch.
Departure for Florence. At the arrival, city sightseeing: “Piazza del
Duomo”, the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, etc.. Finally we’ll visit the
old bridge with its jewellery shops. Free time to do shopping. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel. Optional: Visit of a typical
winery to taste the various wines from Tuscany.
Breakfast at hotel and visit the Uffizi’s Gallery, with our tour guide
speaking. Departure for Siena to visit one of the most beautiful
squares in the world, whose shape is inspired to a shell, where twice a year takes place the famous Palio delle Contrade, an ancient
local custom. Continuation to Rome. Free Lunch. In the afternoon
we’ll have a guided tour to discover the Baroque Rome with the
Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, the Pantheon, , “Piazza di Spagna”
with his majestic flight of steps. Shopping in the more important
streets of Rome: Condotti Sterret, where we will find the biggest
names of our Italian designers. Dinner at the hotel and overnight
staying. Optional night at the Auditorium (where we can find Dances, Music, and Exhibitions).
Day 4 - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel. The visit starts to discover the “Ancient
Rome”: The ruins of the Roman Forum, a political and commercial
centre which surround twelve centuries of history, which gave life
to the Roman civilization: the Arch of Constantine; the Flavio’s Amphitheatre said Colosseum, which is the most famous monument
of ancient Rome, considered the symbol of the eternity of Rome,
designed for public shows and especially for the fighting between
gladiators and beasts, lasted until the sixth century; finally the Circus Maximus, well known for the races with Chariots. Free Lunch.
Early in the afternoon, we will visit St. Peter’s Square with its “Basilica”, which is the most important of the Christianity. . Last look to
Rome and departure for Civitavecchia. Boarding, dinner and overnight staying on board.
Day 5 - Rome - Caserta - Naples - Pompei - Naples / Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Naples where we’ll stop to visit
the its Royal Palace. Continuation to Pompeii where we will visit
the excavations. Free Lunch. In the afternoon visit of Naples. In the
evening dinner in a restaurant and boarding for Palermo. Overnight
staying on board.
Day 6 - Palermo - Monreale - Palermo
Breakfast on board, arrival and meeting with our tour guide speaking.
from North to South
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Visit of one of the most touristic Italian cities, whose look is predominantly baroque: the Normans’ Palace, San Giovanni degli Eremiti, The
Cathedral, “Piazza Verdi” and the Liberty Avenue. Free Lunch. In the afternoon, continuation to go to visit Monreale whose name takes the
origin from an Arab farm house, an attended hunting place of the Normans Kings, who built a Royal Palace. Visit of the Cathedral, the maximum example of Norman architecture. Return to Palermo, dinner and
overnight staying.
Day 7 - Palermo - Erice - Selinunte - Agrigento
Breakfast at the hotel, departure for Erice, a twon whose look is medieval, remained almost intact, made famous by the “Ericina Venus’
Temple”. Continuation to Selinunte, an archeological town, destroyed
by a land-shock in the Middle Ages. Free Lunch. Visit of the temples
and of the Acropolis, which fills the top of the hill overlooking the sea.
Arrival at Agrigento in the afternoon. Accommodation in hotel, dinner
and overnight staying.
Day 8 - Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Giardini Naxos
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of the very ancient town founded as a colony of Rhodes and of Gela. We’ll admire the famous Temples’ Valley, the
district Hellenistic-Roman, The Juno’s Temple, the Temple of the Concord and of Hercules. Free Lunch. In the early afternoon departure for
Armerina Square, one of the most important archaeological center of
Sicily, for its splendid mosaics, well-preserved of the Roman villa near
the house. Continuation and accommodation at the hotel, in Naxos
Gardens. Dinner and overnight staying.
Day 9 - Giardini Naxos - Volcano Etna - Taormina - Giardini Naxos
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is dedicated to the excursion to
Etna, one of the biggest active volcanoes of the Earth; along the way
we’ll can admire the various lava flows. Climb up to 1800 metres. Free
Lunch on the high altitudes. The afternoon is dedicated to the visit of
Taormina, a characteristic and medieval town, situated in a wonderful
scene between rocks, sea and the volcano Etna: we’ll visit the Greek
Theatre, the Duomo, the Corvaia Palace, the small theatre Odeon. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
Day 10 - Giardini Naxos - Catania
Breakfast at the hotel and city tour. Transfer to the airport and the end
of our services.
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Tour Code - IT05
It can be
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Tour Code - IT05AV
TOUR 10 Day/9 Night
Day 1-Catania - Giardini Naxos
Arrival and panoramic view of the City. Free Lunch. Continuation to
the Naxos Gardens. Along the coast we’ll cross Acitrezza, Acireale, etc.
Wonders of the east coast of Sicily. Arrival at the hotel, accommoda-
tion, dinner and overnight staying.
Day 2 - Giardini Naxos - Volcano Etna - Taormina - Giardini Naxos
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is dedicated to the excursion on the
Etna, one of the biggest active volcanoes of the Earth. Along the way
we’ll can admire the various lava flows. Climb up to 1800 metres. Free
Lunch on the high altitudes. The afternoon is dedicated to the visit of
Taormina, a characteristic and medieval town, situated in a wonderful
scene between rocks, sea and the volcano Etna: we’ll visit the Greek
Theatre, the Duomo, the Corvaia Palace, the small theatre Odeon. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
Day 3 - Giardini Naxos - Pompeii - Napoli
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Naples crossing the Strait of Messina. Arrival at Pompeii and free lunch. Visit the excavations and transfer
to Naples. Accommodation at the Hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
Day 4 - Naples - Caserta - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel, visit of the city of Naples with its Gulf. Free Lunch.
Departure for Rome with a stop at the Royal Palace of Caserta. Arrival
and short tour of the city. Accommodation at the Hotel, dinner and
overnight staying.
Day 5 - Rome
Breakfast at the hotel. The visit starts to the discover of the “Ancient
Rome”: The ruins of the Roman Forum, a political and commercial centre which surround twelve centuries of history, which gave life to the
Roman civilization: the Arch of Constantine; the Flavio’s Amphitheatre said Colosseum, which is the most famous monument of ancient
Rome, considered the symbol of the eternity of Rome, designed for
public shows and especially for the fighting between gladiators and
beasts, lasted until the sixth century; finally the Circus Maximus, well
known for the races with Chariots. Free Lunch. Early in the afternoon,
visit of St. Peter’s Square and its Basilica, the most important church
of the Christianity. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight staying
Optional night at the Auditorium (where we can find Dances, Music,
and Exhibitions).
Day 6 - Rome - Siena - Florence
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of the Baroque Rome with the Trevi
Fountain, Navona Square, the Pantheon, “Piazza di Spa-
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gna” with his majestic flight of steps. Shopping in the more important
streets of Rome: Condotti Sterret, where we will find the biggest names of our Italian designers. Free Lunch. Departure for Florence, along
the way visit of Siena, one of the most beautiful squares in the world,
whose shape is inspired to a shell, where twice a year takes place the famous Palio delle Contrade, an ancient local custom. Arrival at Florence,
Hotel accommodation, dinner and overnight staying. Optional: Visit of
a typical winery to taste the various wines from Tuscany.
Day 7 - Florence - Pisa - Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of the Uffizi Gallery, with the tour guide
speaking. Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, the Giotto’s bell tower, etc.
Finally we’ll visit the old bridge with its jewellery shops. Free time to do
shopping. Free Lunch. Departure for Pisa, arrival and visit of Piazza del
Duomo, known as “Field of Miracles”, the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Leaning Tower. Departure for Venice, arrival at the hotel, accommodation,
dinner and overnight staying.
Day 8 - Venice - Trieste - Postojna (Slovenia)
Breakfast at the hotel and visit of San Marco Square and its Basilica, the
Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Free Lunch. Departure for Postojna, along the way visit of the city of Trieste and of the
concentration camp of the second world war. Continuation to Postojna,
arrival at hotel ,accommodation, dinner and overnight staying.
9 Day - Postojna - Verona
Breakfast at the Hotel. Visit of the very famous caves. Free Lunch. Departure for Verona. Arrival and meeting with our tour guide speaking.
The visit starts with the Verona’s Arena, The Government Palace, the
Regional Palace, St Zeno Maggiore Church, Juliet’s balcony and Tomb.
Accommodation at the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
Day 10 - Verona
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. End of our services.
TOUR 4 Day/3 Night
Tour Code - MIT06
It can be enogastronomic tour - Upon Request
Tour Code - MIT06AV
Lazio
THE TUSCIA
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Day 1 - Viterbo
Arrive early afternoon in Viterbo and visit to this wonderful “City of
the Popes” and its historical and artistic heritage: the Palace of the
Popes, the Cathedral, the splendid Piazza S. Lorenzo and its ancient
palaces, the medieval quarter of St. Pellegrino, is often chosen as
a set of films and commercials. After transfer to hotel, dinner and
overnight.
Day 2 - Caprarola, lago di Vico
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for the visit of Caprarola and the Palazzo Farnese, the greatest work of the Italian Renaissance, walk in
the secular park and transfer to the Lake of Vico, to enjoy a splendid
panorama. Lunch in the restaurant and continue to Bagnaia, ancient residence of nobles and prelates. Bagnaia, medieval village is
characterized by narrow alleys and the Renaissance district.
You will visit the beautiful Villa Lante, the ancient residence of the
sixteenth century rich of beautiful gardens with water features
fountains.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Tarquinia, Tuscania
Breakfast at hotel. Full day dedicated to the places of the Etruscan
civilization: we start with Tarquinia and the Etruscan necropolis, we
continue with a visit to the sixteenth century Palazzo Vitelleschi
which houses the National Museum where there are precious archaeological finds of the area. Walk in the historical center among
the magnificent facades of palaces and Romanesque churches.
Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon continue to Tuscania, with
its beautiful Romanesque churches of “San Pietro” and “Santa Maria
Maggiore, both of them exhibit works of inestimable value. At the
end of the tour transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Lake Bolsena, island Bisentina
Breakfast at hotel. Departure and visit the Lake of Bolsena with volcanic origin, surrounded by hills, the two islands make the area one
of the most evocative of Tuscia. Excursion by boat up to Bisentina
island, the cruise takes approximately 2 hours, a brief tour of the
island. Lunch in a restaurant on the shores of the lake. After lunch
departure for the return journey.
Lazio
TOUR 5 Day/4 Night
Tour Code - MIT07
Tour Code - MIT07AV
TUSCIA & WELLNESS
Day 1 - Viterbo
Departure early in the morning. Stop during the journey for lunch
in a restaurant. Arriving in Viterbo, afternoon dedicated to the guided visit of the city, the medieval quarter of St. Pellegrino, the Palace of the Popes, the beautiful old churches and the many fountains.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 . Viterbo - Tuscania
After breakfast start of spa treatments. Lunch in the restaurant of
the Terme dei Papi. In the afternoon excursion to Castel d’Asso for
the visit to Etruscan tombs and then Tuscania where you can walk
in the center and visit the beautiful Romanesque churches. Return
for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Viterbo - Montefiascone
After breakfast, continuation of spa treatments. Lunch in the re-
staurant of the Terme dei Papi. Afternoon dedicated to visit Montefiascone where you will visit the Cathedral of St. Margaret, the
Church of St. Flaviano and the old city center. Return, dinner and
overnight.
Day 4 - Viterbo
After breakfast in the morning continuation of spa treatments. Lunch
in a restaurant. Afternoon free. Dinner at typical restaurant. Overnight.
Day 5 - Viterbo - Tarquinia
Breakfast. Departure to Tarquinia and the Etruscan necropolis, we
will continue with a visit to the sixteenth century Palazzo Vitelleschi which houses the National Museum where there are precious
archaeological finds of the area. Walk in the city center among yje
magnificent facades of palaces and Romanesque churches. Lunch
in a restaurant. In the afternoon departure for return.
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TOUR 4 Day/3 Night
Tour Code - MIT08
Tour Code - MIT08AV
Lazio
THE CIOCIARIA
ABBEYS, CATHEDRALS and
MONASTERIER
Italy
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Day 1 Roma - Anagni, Veroli, Alatri - Frosinone
Departure from Rome, arrival in the morning in the the ancient
city of Anagni Visit of the characteristic medieval center. There are
many monuments to be discovered walking in the alleys and along
the tree-lined avenues: outstanding artistic significance of the
superb Romanesque Cathedral of Santa Maria
with its frescoed crypt, the thirteenth century
papal palace, the scene of the famous “slap
of Anagni, the bold architecture Della Sala
della Ragione in the Town Hall. Anagni was
the birthplace of four popes: Innocent III,
Gregory IX, Alexander IV and Boniface
VIII. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon visit of Veroli and Alatri: Veroli boasts ancient origins with many examples: the Fortress
of S. Leucio, surrounded by walls in Polygonal Opera, the Church
of Santa Maria Salome, which dates back to 1209 with inside the
Scala Santa, where, in the twelfth step is embedded a fragment of
the Cross of Christ. We continue the visit to Alatri, the so-called city
of the “Cyclops” for the imposing walls of the Roman era that completely surround the area of the Acropolis, which can be reached by
two gates: Porta Maggiore and Porta Minore. We cannot miss the
Cathedral of St. Paul where the Ostia embodied and relics of Pope
Sixtus I, patron of Alatri are kept.Return to the hotel in Frosinone.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Rome - Monte Cassino - Frosinone
Breakfast at hotel, departure to Montecassino and visit of the famous Abbey: it was built by Benedict of Norcia in 529 a.c. and became the head of the Benedictine order and one of the greatest
cultural centers of the West. Montecassino was completely rebuilt
after the four suffered catastrophic destruction by bombing of the
Second World War. It’s the must the visit to the beautiful library full
of important documents, the crypt that houses the mortal remains
of St. Benedict and his sister St. Scholastica, and the Museum where they are collected illuminated manuscript, scrolls and literary
texts. At the end of the tour transfer to hotel in the area of Fiuggi,
dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Frosinone - Casamari - Frosinone
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning we will visit the majestic Casamari Abbey, founded by four verolani monks in 1005 from the
ruins of the villa of the great leader Caio Mario. Casamari is
an example of Gothic-Cistercian architecture with its magnificent church, the cloisters, the Chapter House. In the
large complex there is also a well stocked library and
a museum-gallery. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon continue the visit to Frosinone, the heart of Ciociaria: of great historical importance
is the Municipal Museum, the Romanesque
origin cathedral, rebuilt in the’700 and the
Amphitheater of which are only a few ruins
near the river Cossa. Return to the hotel,
Day 4 - Frosinone - Ferentino
Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion to Ferentino, a city of ancient origins. The country
is dominated by the great Acropolis supported by massive polygonal walls.
The most imposing monument of
evocative Ferentino is theTerracing of the Acropolis, with a Cryptoporticus Romano, better known
as St. Ambrose Prison, patron of
the city. Particulary beautiful are
the two Churches, the largest in
the town: the Romanesque Cathedral of San Gio- vanni and the Cistercian Gothic Church of St. Maria
Maggiore. Departure and return to
Rome.
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Day 1 - Sperlonga and Gaeta
Departure to the charming Riviera of Ulysses, and along the way stop
in Terracina to visit the Temple of Jupiter. Continue to Sperlonga, one
of the most lively tourist centers of Lazio. The city is characterized by
white houses in Mediterranean style, connected by bridges with picturesque alleys
and stairways. Inside the National Archaeological Museum you can admire the remains of the marine residence of Emperor
Tiberius. Free lunch. In the afternoon we
drive to Gaeta, one of the most interesting
cities of Lazio regiom for its location and its
picturesque neighborhoods, you will visit
the Sanctuary of the Trinity situaatted near
the Montagna Spaccata and the Cave of
Turkish Cave. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner
and overnight.
Day 2 - Gaeta - Ventotene
Breakfast at hotel. Boarding the ferry to
Ventotene, a small island in the Tyrrhenian
Sea, far from the tourist circuit, integrates
its natural beauty with its stretches of coastline and small black beaches, bordered
by a blue sea with sounding-depths suitable for every type of bathing and for those
who practice diving, it seems to have been
created for those who wish to spend even
one day in absolute peace. Characteristics of
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and VENTOTENE
the sounding-depths the steep rock walls, the sand-bank, the clear and
crystalline water, as well as the thrilling plunge on the wreck of the “Saint
Lucia”. Ventotene is an island rich in history and archaeological sites. The
museum, is full of amphoraes, anchors and the remains of the Augustan
period. The Roman cisterns, the ruins of “Villa Giulia” on Punta Eolo and
the Bourbon Prison on Santo Stefano island. The Bourbon little village,
with houses of various pastel colors, was built around the small marina
and the beaches of “calanave”. In the afternoon embarkation and departure to the island of Ponza. Arrival dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Ponza
Breakfast at the hotel, the largest island of the Arcipelago Pontino. Ponza is a charming village- Bourbon style, with pink and white houses, the
wild and rocky coast and the rocks that rise up from the clear waters.
Panoramic tour of the island in minibus.Lunch in a restaurant serving
fish food. In the afternoon, boarding the ferry to return to Gaeta, transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Park Circeo
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning visit of the Circeo National Park, established in 1934: a walk in the forest of the park and visit to the “Lestre
‘ huts used by shepherds for transhumance; continue by coach to the
Lake of Paola, the town of Sabaudia and its villas of celebrities, and the
town of San Felice Circeo. After the visit lunch in a local restaurant. In
the afternoon departure and return to Rome.
TOUR 3 Day/2 Night
Tour Code - MIT10
Tour Code - MIT10AV
Lazio
UNKNOWN ROME AND OSTIA
Italy
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Day 1 - The Roman Catacombs
Arriving in Rome in the late morning. In the afternoon visit the
archaeological zone starting from the Circus Maximus, where the
famous races of chariots were held. We continue the visit to the
Caracalla Baths built in 212 a.c. and considered the largest public
baths. We proceed along Via Appia Antica, to place a visit to the
Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries, testimony of the
faith of early Christians. After the tour through the Aurelian walls,
built by the Emperor Aurelian in the third century a.c. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - the 7 Roman hills and Cruise on the Tiber
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning we will visit the seven Roman
hills, scenic ride that lets you know all of Rome. On every hill there
is a monument, a palace, a basilica, an obelisk, a fountain, etc. . The
tour starts from the “Campidoglio” , seat of the Municipal Council,
it continues to the Palatine Hill, with the remains of the palaces
of the Emperors, the Aventine, with the hill of the Circus Maximus,
the Celio with a view of the Colosseum, the Esquiline with Santa
Maria Maggiore. We continue to the Viminale Hill , which houses
the Baths of Diocletian, Esedra Square, Via Nazionale, and the Quirinale palace seat of President of the Republic. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon we discover the heart of Rome on a cruise
through the waters of the Tiber river, on board the boat you can
use the audio-guide that comment all the tour: we start from Molo
Sant’Angelo, continuing to the the Isola Tiberina, we climb up to
Ponte Risorgimento and back to Molo Sant’Angelo. The duration is
approximately 1 hour. In the evening dinner in a restaurant in Trastevere, return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3 - Ostia Antica
Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Ostia Antica, the ancient Roman
city. Ostia was founded around the fourth century b.c. and, after
a flourishing commercial development began to decline due to
barbarian invasions. The excavations started in the early years of
last century, brought to light the ancient Roman civilization. A walk
among the ruins to find out the socio-cultural life of this ancient
trade center. The Way of the tombs is the entrance to the city and
leads to the ancient Porta Romana, besides the main street called
the Decumanus Maximus. You will then see the Baths of Neptune,
the Theater and the Forum, and the main public buildings as the
Capitolium, the Temple of Rome and Augustus, the Basilica and the
great Baths of the Forum. In the Ostiense Museum are collected
unearthed artefacts from the excavations. Lunch in a restaurant
and for the return to Hotel.
Tour Code - MIT11
Tour Code - MIT11AV
Day 1 - Rome
Morning tour of Ancient Rome: Piazza San Pietro, Bernini’s masterpiece
built in 1661, the Basilica of San Pietro, where, among other beauties,
you can admire the Pietà and the body exposed to the adoration of
the faithful of Pope John XXIII . Continue all along the Via della Conciliazione to reach the majestic Castel Sant’Angelo, built on the tomb
of the Emperor Hadrian. Continue crossing the Tiber to Piazza Navona
with the famous Fountain of Four Rivers, Bernini’s masterpiece. Lunch
in a restaurant. In the afternoon continue the visit to the lovely Baroque
Rome: Palazzo Madama, seat of the Senate of the Italian Republic, the
Pantheon, built by Emperor Hadrian in the second century a.c., retains
the largest dome in the world, Montecitorio, the seat of the Chamber of
Deputies, and the Trevi Fountain, made famous by the movie “La dolce
vita” by Fellini. Accommodation in Hotel. Typical dinner in a restaurant
in Trastevere quarter in Rome, return to hotel for overnight.
Day 2 - Rome - Tivoli - Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana
Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Tivoli. Before reching the town we will
visit Villa d’Este, built in 1550 by Ippolito d’Este. Incomparable magnificent park and garden. More than 500 gushing fountains by Pirro Ligorio, colorful frescoes and works exhibited in various halls. Continuing
we get to Tivoli, a summer resort in Roman and Renaissance time, as
witnessed by its villas. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon visit to Villa Adriana, the largest and most splendid of the Imperial Roman villas,
built between 118 and 138 a.c. desire of the Emperor Hadrian. After the
visit return to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Castelli Romani
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning transfer by coach to the Roman Castels, visit to Grottaferrata, a pretty village famous for its abbey founded
by St. Nile of 1004 on the ruins of a Roman villa, Castel Gandolfo, which
overlooks Lake Albano Lake, which reflects the summer residence of
the Holy Father. Lunch in a restaurant where you can taste the typical
local food. Finally, we continue the visit to Frascati, a town on the Alban
Hills famous mainly for white wine and villas. After we move to Ariccia,
dinner in a typical tavern to taste the famous porchetta. Return to Hotel
for overnight stay.
Day 4 - Rome
Breakfast at hotel. Morning panoramic tour of Rome and depart from
Piazza dei Cinquecento (Stazione Termini), continue to Piazza Venezia,
Colosseo, Circo Massimo, Isola Tiberina, the Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo, Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini (approximately 1 hours and 45
minutes). Rest of the morning free for a stroll along the famous and
mundane Via Condotti until you reach Piazza di Spagna, with its famous
staircase (known as the Spanish Steps) and the Fontana della Barcaccia.
Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon tour of Imperial Rome, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus. Continue walking
in the Roman Forum, the largest archaeological site in the world in the
heart of Rome. The visit continues with the Capitol,
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Lazio
TOUR 4 Day/3 Night
TOUR 8 Day/7 Night
Tour Code - MIT12
Tour Code - MIT12AV
Lazio / Umbria
THE TUSCIA & UMBRIA
Italy
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Day 1 - Viterbo
Arrive early afternoon in Viterbo and visit to this wonderful “City of the Popes” and its historical and artistic heritage: the Palace of the Popes, the Cathedral, the splendid Piazza S. Lorenzo and its ancient palaces, the medieval
quarter of St. Pellegrino, is often chosen as a set of films and commercials.
After transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Caprarola, lago di Vico
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for the visit of Caprarola and the Palazzo Farnese, the greatest work of the Italian Renaissance, walk in the secular park
and transfer to the Lake of Vico, to enjoy a splendid panorama. Lunch in
the restaurant and continue to Bagnaia, ancient residence of nobles and
prelates. Bagnaia, medieval village is characterized by narrow alleys and the
Renaissance district. You will visit the beautiful Villa Lante, the ancient residence of the sixteenth century rich of beautiful gardens with water features
fountains. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Tarquinia, Tuscania
Breakfast at hotel. Full day dedicated to the places of the Etruscan civilization: we start with Tarquinia and the Etruscan necropolis, we continue with
a visit to the sixteenth century Palazzo Vitelleschi which houses the National
Museum where there are precious archaeological finds of the area. Walk in
the historical center among the magnificent facades of palaces and Romanesque churches. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon continue to Tuscania, with its beautiful Romanesque churches of “San Pietro” and “Santa
Maria Maggiore, both of them exhibit works of inestimable value. At the
end of the tour transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Lake Bolsena, island Bisentina, Orvieto
Breakfast at hotel. Departure and visit the Lake of Bolsena with volcanic
origin, surrounded by hills, the two islands make the area one of the most
evocative of Tuscia. Excursion by boat up to Bisentina island, the cruise takes
approximately 2 hours, a brief tour of the island. Lunch in a restaurant on
the shores of the lake. After lunch departure for Orvieto, transfer to hotel for
Day 5 - Orvieto
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the beautiful town located on a block of tuff is an
outstanding example of integration between nature and human. Free
Lunch. In the afternoon, the beginning of the walk through the streets narrow and winding of the center, flanked by houses build of tuff and basalt.
Visit the Cathedral, a masterpiece built in Italian Gothic style and stay in the
adjoining square, where it is interesting to see the famous St. Patrick’s Well.
Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 6 - Orvieto - Perugia - Assisi
After breakfast departure for Perugia, the capital of the Umbrian region. The
town stands on a hill dominating the upper Tiber valley. The rich artistic and
cultural heritage make it a unique city. In the Piazza IV Novembre, which is
located in the heart of Perugia to the top of the hill, stands the Palazzo dei
Priori in which is housed the National Gallery of Umbria. In the center of
the square is a beautiful medieval fountain built in the second half of the
thirteenth century ,instead and at the top of the square overlooking the Cathedral of St. Lorenzo. Available time permitting, you can visit the Etruscan
Arch, Gallenga Palace, the Church of St. Maria Nuova, the Church of Santa
Maria di Monteluce, the Church of St. Bevignate. Free Lunch. After lunch
transfer to Assisi, which is located on the western spur of Mount Subasio.
The medieval town has remained intact over the centuries and is still protected by massive walls. Visit the Basilica of San Francesco is located where
the Saint decided to be buried at the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Cathedral of San Rufino. Allowing time to transfer to the Basilica of St. Mary of the
Angels built over the chapel of the Portiuncula visit inside. Transfer to hotel,
Day 7 - Assisi - Spoleto - Cascia - Norcia
After breakfast, departure to Spoleto, a picturesque and severe city, with
an ancient history is one of the main tourist centers of Umbria, as well as
the importance of its archaeological monuments, high-medieval and Renaissance, anf for the interesting cultural events take place there. Visit the
Basilica of San Salvatore, the Church of San Gregorio Maggiore, the Church
of St. Dominic and St. Pontian, of great interest is the Church of St. Peter’s for
the extraordinary bas-reliefs. Free Lunch. In the afternoon transfer to Cascia,
which is approx. 50 km from Spoleto, of great historical and religious are the
basilica and monastery of S. Rita, real world-famous religious centers. Finally, Carli Palace, with its interior, is perhaps the most representative example
of civil architecture of the city. Continue to Norcia is located approx. 20 km
from Cascia. Following a path that winds through canyons and peaks, located in the green heart of Umbria Norcia on the lush plains of St. Scholastica.
The town is presented as a collection in the city walls from the characteristic
shape of the heart. To see the town hall dating from the thirteenth century.,
The Basilica of St. Benedict, the Cathedral St. Argenta Mary’s Church and the
ancient origins of Castellina quadrilateral solid rock. Transfer to hotel, dinner
and overnight.
Day 8 - Norcia - Terni
After breakfast, depart for Terni, whose name derives from “Interam”, which
means between 2 rivers (the Serra and the Black). The grid of narrow streets that wind through the city leads us to admire important buildings and
old churches to visit the Cathedral, the Church of St. Salvatore, Church of St.
Francis. For lovers of nature is a mandatory step in the cascade Marmore
which is approx. 7 km from Terni, with a jump of 165 meters the Velino River
joins the bed of the Black River in a beautiful swirl of water and noise. Free
Lunch. Return to Terni and end of services.
Umbria
TOUR 5Day/4 Night
Tour Code - MIT13
Tour Code - IT13AV
MEDIEVAL VILLAGES AND CASTLES
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Day 1 - Castiglione Del Lago
Arrival in Castiglione del Lago, situated on a promontory of limestone rock and was once the fourth island of Lake Trasimeno. Visit the
ancient village. The current village retains the medieval walls and the
ancient castle, La Rocca del Leone, shaped like a pentagon with four
corner towers and the keep with a triangular section, the best example of military architecture of medieval Umbrian that through a long
and fascinating walkway is connected to the sixteenth-century town
hall, the Palazzo della Corgna, full of Magdalene, which gives the whole
a typically feudal character, illuminated by the light of the slits. Free
Lunch. In the afternoon possibility of visiting a farm with wine tasting
of DOC local wines (paid by participants, to book). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Castiglione Del Lago - Città della Pieve - Passignano
After breakfast, departure for Città della Pieve, a town located in the
hills and look at the lake on one side and the green Umbrian plains the
other. In the characteristic typical medieval town there is the Cathedral.
It’s important to visit the Church of St. Mary of Mercy and St. Augustine.
The main buildings were erected in the center between the thirteenth
and the sixteenth century, using the brick as a building material of
which Citta della Pieve was an important manufacturing center since
the Middle Ages. Free Lunch. In the afternoon visit Passignano sul Trasimeno, a village surrounded by a ring of medieval walls, encloses the
church of San Rocco and the church of San Bernardino. Transfer to the
pier and departure by boat for an excursion on Lake Trasimeno. With
just a few minutes by boat we reach the island Maggiore, where you
can visit the Romanesque church of St. Saviour and St. Michael. Return
to Passignano. Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Passignano - Magione - Perugia
After breakfast drive to Magione, a small village overlooking the lake.
The town developed around the hospice founded by the Order of St.
John of Jerusalem, transformed into a castle in 1300 and enlarged in
1420. Featuring a square with round towers. The original nucleus was
formed by the bell tower and the ancient church dedicated to St. John
the Baptist, in which there are two frescoes of the sixteenth century.
The building has undergone several modifications over the centuries,
until it assumed its present appearance. The courtyard is splendid with
galleries on three sides overlap. To visit the church of Madonna delle
Grazie and the Parish. Free Lunch. In the afternoon departure for Perugia. Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Perugia - Assisi
Breakfast. The town of Perugia stands on a hill dominating the upper Tiber valley. The rich artistic and cultural heritage make it a unique city.
In the Piazza IV Novembre, which is located in the heart of Perugia to
the top of the hill, stands the Palazzo dei Priori in which is housed the
National Gallery of Umbria. In the center of the square there is a beautiful
medieval fountain built in the second half of the thirteenth century and
at the top instead of the square overlooking the Cathedral of St. Lorenzo. Available time permitting, you can visit the Etruscan Arch, Gallenga
Palace, the Church of St. Maria Nuova, the Church of Santa Maria di Monteluce, the Church of St. Bevignate. Free Lunch. After lunch transfer to
Assisi, which is located on the western spur of Mount Subasio. The medieval town has remained intact over the centuries and is still protected
by massive walls. Visit of the Basilica of San Francesco which is located
where the Saint decided to be buried at the Basilica of Santa Chiara and
the Cathedral of San Rufino. Allowing time to transfer to the Basilica of St.
Mary of the Angels built over the chapel of the Porziuncola visit inside.
TOUR 4 Day/3 Night
Tour Code - MIT14
Tour Code - MIT14AV
Umbria
UMBRIA CLASSIC
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Day 1 - Orvieto
Late morning arrival in Orvieto. The beautiful town located on a block of
tuff is an outstanding example of integration between nature and human. Free Lunch . In the afternoon, the beginning of the walk through
the streets narrow and winding streets of the center, flanked by houses
build of tuff and basalt. Visit the Cathedral, a masterpiece built in Italian
Gothic style and stay in the adjoining square, where it is interesting to
see the famous St. Patrick’s Well. Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Orvieto - Perugia - Assisi
After breakfast departure for Perugia, the capital of the Umbrian region. The town stands on a hill dominating the upper Tiber valley. The
rich artistic and cultural heritage make it a unique city. In the Piazza IV
Novembre, which is located in the heart of Perugia to the top of the hill,
stands the Palazzo dei Priori in which is housed the National Gallery
of Umbria. In the center of the square is a beautiful medieval fountain
built in the second half of the thirteenth century ,instead and at the
top of the square overlooking the Cathedral of St. Lorenzo. Available
time permitting, you can visit the Etruscan Arch, Gallenga Palace, the
Church of St. Maria Nuova, the Church of Santa Maria di Monteluce, the
Church of St. Bevignate. Free Lunch. After lunch transfer to Assisi, which
is located on the western spur of Mount Subasio. The medieval town
has remained intact over the centuries and is still protected by massive
walls. Visit the Basilica of San Francesco is located where the Saint decided to be buried at the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Cathedral of
San Rufino. Allowing time to transfer to the Basilica of St. Mary of the
Angels built over the chapel of the Portiuncula visit inside. Transfer to
hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Assisi - Spoleto - Cascia - Norcia
After breakfast, departure to Spoleto, a picturesque and severe city,
with an ancient history is one of the main tourist centers of Umbria, as
well as the importance of its archaeological monuments, high-medieval and Renaissance, anf for the interesting cultural events take place
there. Visit the Basilica of San Salvatore, the Church of San Gregorio
Maggiore, the Church of St. Dominic and St. Pontian, of great interest is
the Church of St. Peter’s for the extraordinary bas-reliefs. Free Lunch. In
the afternoon transfer to Cascia, which is approx. 50 km from Spoleto,
of great historical and religious are the basilica and monastery of S. Rita,
real world-famous religious centers. Finally, Carli Palace, with its interior, is perhaps the most representative example of civil architecture
of the city. Continue to Norcia is located approx. 20 km from Cascia.
Following a path that winds through canyons and peaks, located in the
green heart of Umbria Norcia on the lush plains of St. Scholastica. The
town is presented as a collection in the city walls from the characteristic shape of the heart. To see the town hall dating from the thirteenth
century., The Basilica of St. Benedict, the Cathedral St. Argenta Mary’s
Church and the ancient origins of Castellina quadrilateral solid rock.
Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Norcia - Terni
After breakfast, depart for Terni, whose name derives from “Interam”,
which means between 2 rivers (the Serra and the Black). The grid of
narrow streets that wind through the city leads us to admire important buildings and old churches to visit the Cathedral, the Church of
St. Salvatore, Church of St. Francis. For lovers of nature is a mandatory
step in the cascade Marmore which is approx. 7 km from Terni, with a
jump of 165 meters the Velino River joins the bed of the Black River in
a beautiful swirl of water and noise. Free Lunch. Return to Terni and
end of services.
Umbria
TOUR 3 Day/2 Night
Tour Code - MIT15
Tour Code - MIT15AV
Day 1 - City of Castle
Arrive late morning in Citta di Castello, an ancient Umbria town that
stands on a slight hill. Free Lunch. In the afternoon, meeting with the
guide (if booked) and the beginning of the visit of the beautiful city. Of
particular importance are the following monuments Palazzo dei Priori,
which now houses the Town Hall, the Cathedral and its bell tower, cylindrical, the Palace of the Podesta, the Church of St. Francis, St. Dominic,
and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, if there’s time visit of the
Art Gallery, second in importance in Umbria and the Cathedral Chapter
House Museum, which preserves precious of sacred art. Hotel accommodation, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Town of Castle - Perugia - Assisi
After breakfast departure for Perugia, the Umbrian capital of the region. The city stands on a hill overlooking the valley of the Tiber. The
rich artistic and cultural heritage make it a unique city. In the Piazza IV
Novembre, which is located in the heart of Perugia to the top of the hill,
stands the Palazzo dei Priori in which is housed the National Gallery of
Umbria, in the center of the square is a beautiful medieval fountain built in the second half of the thirteenth century, Instead at the top of the
square overlooking the Cathedral of St. Lorenzo. Available time permitting, you can visit the Etruscan Arch, Gallenga Palace, the church of S.
Maria Nuova, the Church of Santa Maria di Monteluce, the Church of St.
Bevignate. Transfer to Castelnuovo d’Assisi and free lunch. After lunch,
departure for Assisi, which is located on the western spur of Mount Subasio. The medieval town has remained intact over the centuries and is
still protected by massive walls. Visit the Basilica of San Francesco is located where the Saint decided to be buried, the Basilica of Santa Chiara,
the Cathedral of San Rufino. Available time permitting, transfer to Santa
Maria degli Angeli to visit the Basilica, in which stands the church of the
Portiuncula. Opportunity also to visit a farm with wine tasting of typical products and local wines (by reservation). Transfer to hotel, dinner
and overnight.
Day 3 - Assisi - Gubbio
After breakfast, depart for Gubbio, an ancient and noble city which still
preserves its medieval charm. The tour through the streets, squares,
churches and palaces, traces the history and values of the Umbrian tradition. It’s important to visit the historical center with the St. Francis
Church, the Church of St. John, the Bargello Palace and fountain, Piazza
Grande, the most powerful and daring made medieval urbanism, Podesta Palace and Palazzo Ducale, allowing time visit the Archaeological
Museum, the Cathedral and the Diocesan Museum. Free lunch and end
of services.
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A WALK IN THE MIDDLE AGES
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TOUR 8 Day/7 Night
Tour Code - IT16
Tour Code - IT16AV
ALL SICILY
Day 1: Catania
Arrival in hotel in Catania. Meeting with our companion; dinner and
overnight in hotel.
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Day 2: Etna - Taormina
After breakfast, departure to Etna, the highest
active volcano in Europe. We will reach the
“Crateri Silvestri”, small volcanic cones now
inactive, surrounded by ancient lava flows.
Free time for lunch. In the afternoon we will visit Taormina, charming town offering a lovely
panorama of the Ionic Sea and Etna, famous
for its fascinating Greek theatre, the ancient
Cathedral and Palazzo Corvaja. You can take a
nice walk among the typical small streets for
shopping (coral jewels, precious laces, ceramics, sweets and much more). Back to hotel in
Catania for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Siracusa – Ragusa Ibla – Modica
Breakfast in hotel and departure to Siracusa,
the most beautiful and greatest Greek colony in Sicily. The visit will start with the Archeaological Park of Neapolis, with its Greek
Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the Dyonisios “Ear” and
it will continue with the visit of Ortigia, a
small island which is the historical centre of
Siracusa. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, across fascinating landscapes offered by
Ragusa countries we will reach Ragusa Ibla,
which was entirely rebuilt in baroque style
after the earthquake of 1693. Transfer to Modica to visit the Church of San Giorgio and to
taste the delicious chocolate, typical of this city. Dinner and overnight
in hotel in Modica.
Day 4: Aidone/Morgantina – Piazza Armerina – Agrigento
After breakfast in hotel we will leave to see the statue of the “Venus of
Morgantina” carved in the 5th century BC. Transfer to Piazza Armerina
where you will have free time for lunch. It will be possible to admire
the splendid polychrome mosaics of the famous Villa Romana del Casale, representing mythological and historical episodes and scenes of
hunting and entertainments. We will proceed to Agrigento to visit the
Valley of the Temples where, among hundreds of almond trees, the
rests of the ancient Akragas rise. It was defined by Pyndar “the most
beautiful city of mortals”. You will see the “Temple of Hera”, the “Temple
of Concordia” and the “Temple of Heracles”. After dinner in hotel it will
be possible to enjoy a panoramic tour of the Valley of the Temples illuminated. Overnight.
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Day 5: Selinunte – Salemi – Gibellina
Breakfast in hotel and departure for Selinunte where, surrounded by a
splendid landscape near the African Sea, we will walk among the rests
of the ancient Greek city, which today represent the largest archaeological site in the Mediterranean. Free time for lunch. The afternoon will
be dedicated to the visit of Salemi, proclaimed the first Capital of Italy
in 1860. We will see the Norman Castle erected in 12th century and the
Piazza Alicia, proclaimed the sixth most beautiful square in Europe and
where the rests of the Mother Church lie. This Church was destroyed in
1615 by an earthquake and restored in 1968 by a Portuguese architect:
today it appears as a magnificent theatre in the open air. We will proceed
to Gibellina to visit the “Cretto di Burri” (Burri’s Crevice), one of the widest
works of contemporary art, whose giant slabs just follow the paths of the
town’s streets and alleys. This huge monument of death is what remains
today of the old city. We will go back to Salemi passing through the town
of Poggioreale, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1968 and where still today the ruins of the city are a real evidence of how life was before
that date. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Salemi.
Day 6: Segesta – Erice – Mothia - Marsala
After breakfast in hotel we will leave for Segesta, to see its famous Doric
Temple, unusually well preserved. We will proceed to Erice to visit this
nice medieval town situated in a charming position, offering a pleasant
panorama of the Egadi Islands. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon we
will visit the small island of Mothia, situated at the centre of a large lagoon in Marsala, known today as ‘Stagnone’. Thanks to its particularly favourable location, in the past it was one of the most prosperous Punic colonies in the Mediterranean. Before going back to the hotel we will stop
in Marsala to visit a cellar and to taste the famous strong sweet wine,
exported all-over the world. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Salemi.
Day 7: Palermo - Monreale
Breakfast in hotel and departure for Palermo to visit the capital of Sicily,
one of the richest towns in the island for history and art. We will visit the
Cathedral, the Palazzo dei Normanni with its precious Palatine Chapel,
the fountain in Pretoria Square, adorned with sculptures. Free time for
lunch. We will continue with the visit of Monreale with its huge Norman
Cathedral which has been proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World,
and the splendid Cloister. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Palermo.
Day 8: Palermo
Breakfast in hotel and end of services. On request it is possible to have
a transfer service to Catania airport/port.
Sicily
TOUR 8 Day/7 Night
Tour Code - IT17
Tour Code - IT17AV
SICILIAN BAROQUE
Day 1: Catania - of the Cyclops Riviera - Catania
Arrival in Catania. Panoramic Tour of the Riviera of the Cyclops
to see the fishing villages of Acitrezza, Acicastello and the beautiful old town of Acireale, where the stone buildings and iron
balconies of giving life to marry a beautiful flowering baroque
.In the evening arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Catania - Palazzolo Acreide - Siracusa
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to the historic center of
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Catania, whose baroque buildings are
characterized by the contrast between
the white sandstone and black lava rock.
Walk along the Via Crociferi Via Etna,
both rich in seventeenth-century churches and monasteries, to the baroque
Piazza Duomo. free lunch. In the afternoon departure to Palazzolo Acreide, the
inland town of Syracuse: Portal of Church
of the Annunciation, the Church of St.
Paul, the mother church of St. Nicholas
and Zocco Palace, all splendid examples
of Baroque architecture. In the evening
arrival at the hotel in Syracuse, dinner
and overnight.
Day 3: Siracusa – Noto - Siracusa
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning
visit to the historical center of Syracuse
on the island of Ortigia. Beautiful Baroque Cathedral built on the ruins of the
Temple of Athena, Arethusa’s Spring and
the many buildings overlooking the sea.
Lunch on your own.In the afternoon excursion to Noto, the capital of Sicilian
baroque richness of the decorations on
balconies and facades of its buildings. In
the evening return to hotel, dinner and
overnight.
Day 4: Siracusa - Scicli - Modica - Ragusa
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the visit of the old town of Scicli, which stands on the picturesque hill of St. Matthew. Continue to
Modica, called “the city lace” decorations for the fineness of its palaces and Baroque churches. The beautiful church of San Giorgio, characterized by steep steps (about 250 steps) and a superb facade, as
well as the Cathedral of St. Peter, the Convent of the Capuchins, the
Palace of Mercedarians. In the evening arrival at the hotel in Ragusa,
Day 5: Ragusa - Donnafugata - Ragusa
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Ibla, the ancient city
center of Dubrovnik, “the country manger” also of eighteenth-century mark with numerous Baroque buildings: the Cathedral of St. John,
the Palaces and Cosentini Bertini, the Portal of Old St. George ... etc.
Lunch. Afternoon dedicated to the visit of the Castle of Donnafugata,
whose halls and gardens have often been used as a film set. In the
evening return to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Ragusa – Caltagirone - Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Caltagirone, famous for the
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production of ceramics.The old center redesigned after the terrible
earthquake of 1693 is connected to the lower part of the city through an impressive staircase of 142 steps covered with ceramic tiles
polychrome. Free Lunch. We will continue to Palermo, the capital of
the island until 1700 has been the strong influence of the Spanish
Baroque. Orientation tour of the city and in the evening arrival at the
hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Palermo – Monreale - Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the historical center of Palermo, whose
impressive monuments enhance the political power and the churches impress with stucco decorations, and magnificent. The ideal
route between the baroque splendor of the city begins the Quattro Canti, a meeting of the two main streets, Via Maqueda and Corso
Vittorio Emanuele, passes through Piazza Pretoria from the churches
of Santa Caterina, of Jesus, St. Dominic, the Cathedral, to the magnificent stucco Serpotta of the Oratory of Santa Cita. Free Lunch. In
the afternoon visit of Monreale Cloister from the splendid 228 ornate
pillars and then the imposing Norman Cathedral, rightly called the
Eighth Wonder of the world for its unique size and spectacular mosaics. In the evening return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Palermo – Bagheria - Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to Bagheria, whose villas, real
jewels of architecture, decorations for the special surprise of allegorical and mythological images. Free Lunch. In the afternoon transfer
to the airport.
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TOUR 5 Day / 4 Night
Tour Code - MIT18
Tour Code - MIT18AV
WESTERN SICILY TOUR
Day 1: Palermo - Agrigento
Arrival at Palermo airport and transfer to the hotel in Agrigento. Accom
modation in private rooms. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay.
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Day 2: Agrigento - Segesta - Trapani
Breakfast at the hotel. Recommended itinerary Agrigento and visit the Valley of the
Temples and the Regional Archaeological
Museum. Free Lunch . In the afternoon, suggested itinerary: Departure to Segesta, a historic city founded by the Elimi. The old town
lies on Mount Barbaro, in the municipality of
Calatafimi. Of particular beauty are the temple in Doric style, and the theater, partly dug
into the rock of the hill. Free lunch. proceed
to Trapani, passing through the salt.Transfer
to your hotel in Trapani. Accommodation in
private rooms. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Trapani - Erice - Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel. Recommended itinerary: visit Erice, intact medieval village with
cobbled streets and its flowered courtyards.
It stands at the foot of Monte San Giuliano,
where you can admire a breathtaking view.
Route with the Norman Castle, the Cathedral
Church (XIV century), the Castle and its Pepoli
pastries. Visit and Wine Tasting in a structure
in the area of Erice. Free Lunch. Free transfer
to Palermo. Arrival and hotel accommodation, dinner in a restaurant and tour of Palermo by night. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Palermo - Monreale - Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel. Recommended itinerary tour of Palermo with
its Cathedral, Byzantine origin, converted to mosque by the Arabs and
chosen by the Normans as a burial place for their lords, first of all Frederick II. Visit Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace, the passage of the Zisa
Castle, which houses the Museum of Islamic civilization, of the Norman
church of St. John of the Hermits and the Martorana.free Lunch. In the
afternoon, suggested itinerary, visit of Monreale, the Cathedral with its
stunning and colorful mosaics of gold that tell the story of creation and
culminating in Jesus Christ Pantocrator and the Cloister. In the evening
return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel. Recommended itinerary. Visit the market “Vucciria” and free time for shopping. Transfer to the airport.
Sicily
TOUR 5 Day / 4 Night
Tour Code - MIT19
It can be enogastronomic tour Upon Request
Tour Code - MIT19AV
EASTERN SICILY
TOUR
Day 4: Syracuse - Catania
Breakfast at the hotel. Recommended itinerary visit Catania. We start the
tour from Ursino Castle, built by Frederick II in 1239. In the center of town is
the Roman Theatre of the second century. Following the Byzantine church
St. Mary of the Rotunda of the sixth century and the Amphitheatre of the
second century, second only in size to the Coliseum and the Arena di Verona, the University Square with the famous Liotru, the elephant, continue to
the Cathedral, the Collegio Jesuits, the Church of St. Nicholas Vella Palace,
Palace Biscari. Free Lunch. In the afternoon, suggested itinerary, visit the
chimneys of the complex with the Film Museum and finally the Villa Bellini.
Dinner at a restaurant. Return to your hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Catania
Breakfast at the hotel. Free transfer at the airport. Start and end of our
services.
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Day 1: Catania
Arrival at Catania airport and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in private rooms. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Etna - Taormina - Syracuse
Breakfast at the hotel Recommended itinerary tour of the Etna volcano, climb to the
summit. Following the transfer to Taormina.
Free Lunch. Time for shopping and visit the
ancient theater. Dinner and overnight at the
Hotel Syracuse.
Day 3: Syracuse - Noto - Syracuse
Breakfast at the hotel . Recommended itinerary tour of Syracuse; We
start from the island of Ortigia with the Cathedral which was built on
the temple of Athena, whose Baroque facade was destroyed by the
earthquake, was built in 1728, the remains of the temple of Apollo, and
the source Arethusea, Castle Manipur in the extreme of Ortigia. Following the visit of the Archaeological Park that is home to the Roman
Amphitheatre II-IV century, AD, the Greek Theatre fifth century BC, the
Latomie and the Ear of Dionysius. In the afternoon visit of Noto recommended route, the capital of the Baroque: the Church of Montevergine,
the Monastery and the Basilica of SS.Savior with its tower of the Belvedere, the Convent of the Jesuit College Crociferi with its friezes, frescoes
and an organ of Carasi 700; Villadorata Palace, palace Ducezio the Town
Hall, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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Sea Holidays
CAMPANIA
Island of Procida
Island of Ischia
Palinuro
Sea Holidays
Some of the most beautiful beaches with the possibility of diving
LAZIO
Island of Ponza
Island of Ventotene
PUGLIA
Tremiti Islands
SICILY
Islands Aeolian / Volcano
Islands of Favignana / Levanzo
Island of Lampedusa
Island of Ustica
TUSCANY
Island Giannutri
Island of Giglio
Elba Island
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SARDINIA
Tavolara Island
Palau
Stay Sea and Diving - Campania
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Island of Procida
sed of yellowish tuffs at depth and a layer of gray tuff on the surface.
It reaches a maximum height of 91 m and it is pretty flat, but the lively
villageswith polychrome houses, the rich vegetation within which a
typical Mediterranean architecture blends spontaneous, clear sea and
bright, and beautiful coastal rocks,generate views landscape of rare
beauty, and make it a popular tourist destination.
To admire its beauty, to enjoy those shows transfused in art, literature,
in so many movies filmed there, you wander through its streets, its
alleys.
The pen can only partially describe the wonderful spectacle that is
presented to those who landed on the island, but it can revive its historical, political, ecclesiastical past.
Procida, an island in the Tyrrhenian
Sea in the Mediterranean, is situated at
the’mouth of the Gulf of Naples, Ischia
(west) and Cape Misenum (east). With its
4square kilometers, is the smallest of the
sisters Ischia and Capri, but has nearly
11,000 inhabitants.
To the west of Procida and connected to it
via a bridge, lookingtowards Ischia, stands the uninhabited islet of Vivara, completely covered in Mediterranean maquis.
Procida is of volcanic origin, and can still
be recognized in itstypical half-moon
bays, the traces of old craters (the sources
speak for 5 or 7craters), the soil is compo-
Island of Ischia
Tourism on the island of Ischia has a
long tradition.
Visitors and guests are always coming on the island of Ischia to enjoy
the benefits ofits rich thermal waters.
Pleasant is also the natural beauty
of this island is always green and the
hospitality of the inhabitants.
Over the years the island of Ischia has
adapted extremely well to its guests
andtourists is very open.
There is a wide range of overnight
accommodation in one of several hotels, in aresidence or an apartment,
with very interesting holiday offers.
There are several proposals to relax
both the body (walking, sports, water
sports,etc..) And spirit (cultural tours,
geological tours, museums, concerts,
etc..)
There is a multiplicity of restaurants,
bars, wineries that pamper your palate.
There is a very extensive network of
public transport which makes it possible to reach all parts of the Island of
Ischia even without a car.
There are also frequent maritime
links with the mainland and nearby
islands.
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A = 4 dive of the Bay - to submerged archaeological
park (Villas Roman times). In Addition, the “fumaroles”:
true geyser of volcanic origin, which effectively arereleased from the Seabed.
B = 5 dive island of Procida - End walls rich in sponges, corals, sea fans andparamuricee, make a color
palette ideal for underwater photography. Lobster
andCrawfish. Barracuda Bench sedentary.
C = 5 dive Island of Ischia - Rocks with suggestive forms,
rich in natural arches, caveswith skylights, pinnacles
encrusted with sessile life. With crevices and burrows
ofoctopus populations of shrimp. Paramuricee, coral
red, and haven for burrows withmoray eels, crabs and
lobsters. The clarity of the water and the passage of
tuna, yellowtail, etc. ...
D = 6 dive - World War II anti-aircraft stations, in suio
seabed preserves the remainsof past battles, bullets,
tracers and explosive remnants of origins. Canyons
and cavesalways full of life. Another area occupied by
submerged archaeological remains of aresidential villa,
is actually the basis of a Roman lighthouse inabissatosi
following thebradyseism affecting the Phlegraean coast.
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Palinuro
Palinuro is a tourist destination rather than note. The good summer
receptivity is due both to water quality (the fruit for some years the
“Blue Flag”) that the country’s position in the context of the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano. In addition to the site from the
country side beaches of Palinuro, the area is quite popular beachcalled Mingardo (also called Natural Arch, a rock formation due to arc),
the slope of the Gulf of Policastro. Recently, however, part of the outer
wall of the Arch hascollapsed, because of water infiltration into the
rock, so, we are exploring various hypotheses as to protect the unique natural monument. Another cause of tourist attraction are the
numerous caves around Cape Palinuro site(including the Blue Grotto),
rather popular for scuba diving.
SUGAR LOAF
to 24 mt. begins a large rock formation called Sugar Loaf, crossed by a tunnel
parallel to the coast. Considering the immersion in the blues and the depth
reached, is offered to experienced divers.
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Cape Teulada, one of the best wall dives of Cape Palinuro.
This dive site offers a truly extraordinary natural setting: You
can see a rich botanical life, coral (Corallium rubrum) already in the first few meters up to the maximum height of 52
meters.
BLUE GROTTO
Surely the most representative and best known of Palinuro.
Subject of studies by scientists for the variety and uniqueness of the environment and life forms due to the presence
of important sulfur springs, this cave is a cave diving as unique in the world.
CAVE OF THE NATIVITY
cavity that allows an interesting semi-submerged dive simple and suggestive for the presence of numerous stalactites
and stalagmites that form an imaginary crib.
CAVE PURPLE
Its name is due to the presence of manganese on the rock
that gives precisely, for an effect of light refraction, a charming atmosphere tinged with purple.
CAVE OF THE EYE
This cavity, superimposed on two levels, has an entrance to
14 feet deep and two entrances from the characteristic shape of eyes about 7 meters.
CAVE OF THE CANYON Corvina and
Considered by our staff one of the most beautiful cave diving. Given the difficulty that small reserves, it is also possible to expose them to visit the canyon wall opposite the
entrance to the cave.
CATHEDRAL 1
The dive underwater photography’s most beloved for its characteristic entrance
reminiscent of the nave of a cathedral. Immersion suits all levels where even the
most experienced divers may find of interest reasons.
Dive Cape Palinuro
Most of the dives at Cape Palinuro, as well as in the striking
backdrops and the wall, you can make in the many underwater caves that characterize it, which is why the only proposal
that seems reasonable is to offer guided dive, to ensure the
highest degree of pleasure of discovery, fun and safety.
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Ponza is the main island of the Pontine archipelago, which consists
of Ponza, Ventotene, Palmarola Zannone, the island of Santo Stefano,
and finally the island of Gavi, this small archipelago is located twenty miles from the southern coast of Lazio. The
history of the islands of Ponza and Pontine is ancient, in
fact as early as the Neolithic period were inhabited these
places, they are now part of Lazio region, were initially
inhabited by the Romans, after the islands were colonized by the Bourbons. Each year, the clear and pristine
waters of the archipelago attract millions of tourists who
help the locals (fishermen) to win and then be able to
live on this beautiful island. Ponza is the largest island of
the archipelago. Under Ponza is a real submerged heritage, began in the early nineties of the finds of particular
importance, the latest survey results were obtained in
the known complex underground and underwater caves called from the Roman Pilate, one of the main tourist
destinations Ponza.These large cavities connected with
the sea and each other through numerous tunnels dug
into the bedrock in the southeast of the port. This is one
of the many wonderful places on the island of Ponza,
even if we can find many others from the beach of Fronto to the Blue Caves, the Chiaia di Luna to the caves of
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At Ponza you can dive in caves in the dry wall in being able to spot: the pipefish “horse”, many groupers, bream, snapper, moray eels, crabs, octopus,
Pilate, and then the popular imagination they gave to various places
picturesque names.
crayfish, sunfish and sea slugs, worms, etc.. Walls rich in red and yellow sea
fans, continuing with the Cathedrals Palmarola, without a doubt the most
beautiful islands in the archipelago, where his multi-colored volcanic rocks
give rise to a rugged coastline in which there are caves, coves and rocks covered with algae red colored coralline bryozoans and immersed in water
clear and transparent. Among the most popular diving barrel of the Rock,
which rises in the sea 6 miles from the coast of Ponza.This is a “neck”, a former result of erosion lead volcanic geology. The island of Ponza, having
been a protagonist of War 2 ° mondile is full of war relics from these wrecks.
Among these the most famous is “LST 349 WRECK”
The “Landing Ship Tank” was a flat-bottomed boat used to transport troops
and heavy equipment sank in February 1943. The wreck lies on a sandy bottom in the navigation position with the bow at 25 meters. and the stern at
22 meters. And ‘one of the dives along the coast not to be missed. The ship,
designed for transport of troops and landing craft, following a massive tidal
wave crashed on the rocks sinking, breaking in two. The bow is lying in a
perfectly balanced at a depth of 26 meters, and its dark shape that stands
out on white sand offers a truly impressive. On the main deck are still well
preserved cannon and machine guns, while down below you can explore
the holds where you can still find items of shipboard life, such as boots and
military uniforms. The stern, a short distance to a depth of 20 meters, makes
the exact perception of what was the impact of violence, offering a series of
penetrations particularly striking.
Like other islands in Ventotene you can dive in caves in the wall could dry
spot: thepipefish “horse”, many groupers, bream, snapper, moray eels, crabs,
octopuses,lobsters, sunfish, barracuda and nudibranch , worms, etc.. Walls
rich in red and yellow sea fans, and especially fragments of ancient archaeological remains.Among the most famous “Pier IV in S. Stefano”
This dive is suitable for both experienced divers and those less experienced.
It takes its name from the old port on the island of St. Stephen, is characterized by a series of boulders, now covered with sea grass, which are found
to a depth of about 18 meters, continuing the descent is a beautiful rock
wall among the ravines whereyou can find large groupers, which in the
deepest part is covered by red and yellowsea fans, to a depth of about 43
meters. The island of Ventotene, it is also one of the protagonists of World
War 2 is the “WRECK SAINT LUCIA” This dive is only recommended for experienced divers, the ‘Saint Lucia’ was asteamship line that was sunk by a
British-American fighters during the Second World War, causing the death
of about one hundred passengers, because of thebombing ship is divided
into two sections separately, which sank to a depth of about 44 meters. The
bow is lying upside down, while the stern was lying on its sidemakes visible
the rear propeller, during the years the flora and fauna have populatedthe
wreck, making this dive suitable not only to fans of the wreck, but also tonaturalists; the good visibility makes this dive suitable for photography buffs.
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Ventotene is a small island halfway between Ponza and Ischia, is overcrowded and not suitable for those who want to spend a quiet holiday away from the hustle and bustle of city. The island is 2900 meters
long and 900 wide, the island’s highest point is the tip of the Arch
(139mt.) in the past where there were salt shakers. The lighthouse is
located at the Roman port which is also the only island of Ventotene,
and was carved into the stone, to get in and must be very careful because it can not get into very narrow boats over 10 meters.
The formation of Ventotene goes back about 100 million years ago
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Ventotene
when it opened on the sea floor fractures from which came out of the
magmatic material that gave birth to the Pontine Islands. Ventotene
is very steep coast, is composed mainly of yellow tuff, trachyte and
basalt, tuff is completely except the south-west of the island, and this
can also be seen from the sea, where you first see the layers of yellow
and then suddenly that a layer of black basalt.
The island of Ventotene in 1991 is recognized as a Marine Protected
Natural Area, the pristine sea, the deep water rich in wildlife and offer magnificent scenery for the presence of countless species of fish.
Leaving the Roman port meets the fish consists of tufa and Roman
carved into the rock. Ventotene Ponza as in the twelfth century. A.D.
became a place of exile for many characters of the imperial family.
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Tremiti
The Tremiti Islands are a group islands located about 12 miles north
of the heel ofItaly. Are composed of the Tremiti San Domino (the
largest), St. Nicholas, Capraia,Pianosa (rocky, uninhabited, located
22km to the north of Capraia) and the rock Cretaccio constitute the
archipelago of the Tremiti Islands are also known as the ancient
Diomedeae, where Homer placed the last home of the mythical
hero, friend of Ulysses. Immersed in the most pristine Adriatic, the
Tremiti are the bridge between the Italian and Dalmatian coast, are
the Tremiti Islands, since 1989, including a Marine Nature Reserve
in the Gargano National Park and represent a concentration of beauty, nature, history and myth where many famous people have
found refuge and inspiration. Only the circumnavigation of the
Tremiti allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of its coastline,
carved by centuries of wear and tear of the tides, the sea caves,
full ofamazing and diverse landscapes, with a succession of rocky
coves, craggy cliffsand natural caves Diomedee nesting birds, like
gulls, which according to legendwould be the companions of Diomedes so transformed by Aphrodite, who continue to mourn the
death of their hero. With an area of just over 3 square kilometers
and a population of about 400 inhabitants, the municipality is the
smallest of the Tremiti and Gargano less populous, but probably
the best known from the point of view of tourism.
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huge schools of fish, sometimes with wonderful underwater caves carpeted in Parazoanthus where peep, by ravines, lobsters,
branches of sea fans and black coral. The Tremiti Islands both
above and below the surface of the sea among the most beautiful places of Italy this archipelago. The visitor is stunned by the
scent of pines from the color of the sea. Diving in the Tremiti
Islands - Places of dives: The Arches, The Anchor, Punta Secca Secca, Punta Secca, The cave, Grosso Caprara,
Cove Coffee, Rock of the Raven, Sorrentino Cala, Cala
tip of the Turks, The peaks of Elena, widow of Dry, Rock
of Grouper. Some examples:
• Punta Secca Secca not to be missed - Caprara - an
explosion of life, and here nothing is missing Mediterranean flora and fauna, fish sedentary and pelagic.
Going down the back of the shoal, already at 35 m,
the walls are covered with thick branches of Gorgonia,
then about 42 m depth there are two natural arches.
The walls, the ceiling and the bottom are completely
covered with sea fans and coral everywhere Black Lobster, grouper, amberjack, snappers, breams and the
ubiquitous bonito ‘.
• Rock of the Raven - Caprara - beautiful dive, some points
are an explosion of colors. For the presence of current and
a place where the wildlife is concentrated, the outstanding feature of this dive and the base of the wall where
they grow with the unusual density of soft corals, arriving
at the bottom of the paper completely rocks.
• Punta Secca - Caprara - starting from the rocky spur of
the tip and moving to the north is an overhang of rock
(also visible from the surface) that makes us suddenly
down to 20m. For direct current can be seen here many
forms of life and very sedentary fish passage.
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The only really rocky for miles and miles of the Adriatic Sea, are
an irresistible attraction for the fish, pelagic fish that is settled,
giving the show is a memorable tuna, bonito and yellowtail in
the months of October and November.
The depths are presented both as different conformation as
depth, in fact, diving is always full of pleasant surprises, we find
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Costa Smeralda e La Maddalena
The archipelago of La Maddalena, also known as Archipelago of
La Maddalena (inSardinia: Arcipelagu Madalena de sa), is a group
of islands north-east of Sardinia, off the Costa Smeralda. Among
the most important, La Maddalena, Caprera, SantoStefano, Casings, Santa Maria, Razzoli, Spread, as well as other smaller ones.
The archipelago is a popular destination for boaters because of
the natural beautyand pristine emerald waters. Caprera is known
for having hosted Garibaldi during his exile and is connected to
an artificial isthmus in La Maddalena. St. Stephen’s has hosted a
U.S. base forsubmarines. The entire archipelago and its beaches,
which is the area of marine and terrestrial,are fully included in the
national park of La Maddalena Archipelago since 1994, and for
this reason, in the months between May and October, it is necessary to have a special permit issued by its managing body.
There are more than thirty dive in the channel between Sardinia and Corsica each offering unique and beautiful underwater
scenery. These are divided into shortdistance dives with a sailing
time of about twenty miniti and are found in a marine park of La
Maddalena and long distance with a sailing time that goes from
45 minutes to 01:30. We will immerse the most important marine
parks in the Mediterranean. With the famous diving at Shoal Washington, breathtaking walls of Punta Coticcioeast of the island
of Caprera, the Monks of dry or dried casings, Razzoli and Out
ofBarrettinelli. The Island Nature Reserve of Lavezzi Islands and
Cerbicale, seriously protected bymore than twenty years gave us
strong emotions for meetings with large shoals ofpelagic dives in
more than notes of the Pylon, Grouper City of dry or dry and the
Bullto Cerbicale.
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This stretch of coast, not coincidentally set up Marine Protected Area in 1997, is a typical coral reef habitats characterized by the presence of sea fans (Paramuriceaclavata and
Eunicella verrucosa) and large sponges (Axinella polipoides,
Spongiaagaricina). Nevertheless, the salient feature of the
environment that surrounds the islands of the marine Tavolara and Molara is to provide, within the first 25 m depth, a
wealth of habitats and biodiversity so high as to represent a
synthesis of all that canoffer the Mediterranean Sea . Even
the lowest depths and seemingly uninterestingfact many
hidden surprises, such as the meeting of tiny, colorful nudibranchs, sea bream with intent to munch some sea urchin,
or is not uncommon, some diversCormorant. This particular
richness and diversity offers diving of any kind, able tosatisfy
even the most demanding divers. Everything then is “framed” by a waterextraordinarily clear.
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Capo Coda Cavallo
Capo Coda Cavallo is one of the most spectacular of Sardinia to spend a holiday at sea.
Located in the province of Olbia-Tempio, presents extraordinary white beaches and
crystal clear water escaped the mass tourism more and more exasperated. In addition,
a decree of the Ministry of Environment has made Capo Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area in order to preserve one of the natural symbol of
Sardinia. Some of the most famous beaches of eastern Sardinia are just a few minutes, and tourist facilities such as hotels,
residences and villages have a high level in the quality of the
welcome given to visitors.
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Aeolian
The Aeolian Islands Archipelago is made up of seven islands, all
very different: Lipari, Salina, Filicudi Alicudi, Vulcano, Stromboli, Panarea. So called because it is said that Aeolus, god of the winds, as
told in the Odyssey Homer, had his palace in this corner of paradise,
the Aeolian Islands are volcanic islands where air, water, earth and
fire come together creating its unique natural environment in the
world.
There are two active volcanoes: Stromboli with its lava flows down
towards the sea along the Sciara del Fuoco and Volcano where
instead the volcanic activity is demonstrated by the presence of
various phenomena such as the so-calledfumaroles, going back to
the last eruption 1888 to 1890.
Tourists who visit can not help but be dazzled by their incomparable natural beauty: the crystal clear sea, beautiful backdrops, the
beautiful beaches of black sand andpebble beaches, the “Faraglioni”, wonderful caves, sunsets and sunrisesbreathtaking.
For the mild Mediterranean climate allows even during the offseason holiday resort.
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One of the many things that you share in common and the Aeolian archipelago, are scuba sea. Enthusiasts and lovers from around the world in this
discipline, and notequipped landing on the islands, with the intent to go
on the seabed, to discover floraand fauna, as well as wrecks, (Roman ships
laden with pottery and amphorae filled with wine, oil, grain and garum “fish
sauce is particularly pleasing to the Romans”, the Aeolian Islands were resting places in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, or supply andtrading of local resources), amphorae and so jealously guarded today in this sea. Everywhere, equipped centers are scattered over the islands, ready to grant
patentsand baptisms of the sea, for those who want to try for the first time the feeling of knowing more about the sea that surrounds us.
Some areas are protected and therefore without the necessary permits are notexplored, as close to the prehistoric village of Filicudi. For the
rest, the breadth anddepths of the seas around these islands shows reserves are not easily found in otherareas of Italy.
Egadi The three islands have a functional point of call for scuba diving.
Favignana,the largest of the islands, is famous for the slaughter of tuna. In recent
years it has carved out a special role in
the Sicilian tourist scene, especially for the
revaluation ofpristine beach areas. Marettimo, has a coastline of 10 miles, along
which there aremany caves, picturesque
destination for scuba diving. With its wild
and unspoiled, it is suitable for those who
like to live in contact with nature. Levanzo,
smaller and lesspopulated than the others,
is known for its limpid waters ideal for diving and istargeted to the discovery of a
marine fauna and flora, unique.
In the deep sea of the Egadi you can admire its beautiful grounds that in some casesalso reach depths of about 50-60 meters. With the appropriate security measures and thanks to the instructors
can enjoy a large variety of fish, such as lobsters, schools of pelagic fish and a few grouper and numerous caves and large crevices,also exceeded 30 meters
is possible to appreciate big fans of gorgonians. Do not miss diving the reef and the current dry del Toro in Favignana.
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Egadi
This small archipelago is spread in the sea off Trapani and Marsala, consists of threelarger islands like Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo and the island of Formica. The Egadi Islands, located near the Sicilian coast, offer visitors a trip based on simplicity, ease
due to the serenity and peace of the countryside Trapani. Among the facilitiescan include: hotel for the most demanding tourists,
bed & breakfasts and private apartments for rent as well as camping. The islands denote different personalities,Favignana is quite comfortable “family size”, Levanzo has a
special charm, denotedby its lightweight
and minimalism Marettimo is recommended for tourists who lovetrekking. These
three islands are connected by a satisfactory agreement with the Mediterranean
nature.
Lampedusa
Lampedusa is the last part of Italy the first African, the group is the
largest of the Pelagie (Lampedusa, Linosa, lamppost).
The island, from the fascinating historical past, has been inhabited
by Greeks and Romans. In the rich history of this island hover the
ghosts of ancient warriorsSaracens, legendary pirates and sailors.
Can clearly see the layers of multi-colored limestone promontory
on the north-eastwhere the colors of the layers, steep rugged cliffs,
the cliffs along the reflected colors of the sea and offer visitors a
spectacle of unparalleled beauty in terms of nature and landscape.
On the beautiful beaches of the south coast and particularly in the
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bay of ‘island ofrabbits between the soft white sand spawns a rare
species and the protected sea turtle “Caretta Caretta”. This air and
surface sea south and has been tied to building development in the
‘intention to preserve the natural beauty and the magic of colorson
the surface if you make a lunar landscape on the coast offer a picturesque view of the most beautiful in the world.
Of seafaring, today ‘s island overlooking the tourism sector with
great success andfull of white sandy beaches of fine sand, unpolluted sea is rich in fauna, a tropical temperature from April to November there are the delight of tourists.
With short trips (up to 20 minutes by
boat) you can reach most of the dive sites, except where they will sail to the tiny
island of Lampedusa lamp away from
about 13miles.
The type of dive in Lampedusa is very diverse, so we have to discover wonderful
dryrising from the blue caves and walls.
Also: corals, sponges, groupers, moray
eels,octopus and sea bream, lobster,
snapper, parrot fish (probably arrived in
the Mediterranean after the opening of
the Suez Canal) plenty of everything as
there are many caves ..
Among the most famous:
THE ROCKY MADONNINA - At a depth of
18 meters, there is an arc, or rather a sortof dome, at the foot of that arch, where
the Madonna of the Sea.
LAMPIONE ISLAND - has been called one
of the most beautiful diving in the Mediterranean. The adventure starts at about
-20 m, where the presence of large boulders full of holes, ieholes for a myriad
of fish: bream, eels, croakers, groupers,
snappers, etc. ... But it isonly the beginning, as falling -40 meters further down
you can do about encounters with big
fish longer and we humans, such as amberjack, grouper precisely, etc.. Butthe
most beautiful reaches around -60 meters, where if you get a little ‘luck, you’ll
bestunned in front of the spectacular
encounter with gray sharks (present only
in Turkeyin the Mediterranean and Lampedusa).
The breathtaking scenery offer diving: the seabed dizzying descents, rolling hills and vast plains, caves inhabited by unparalleled
beauty shrimp or cowries, clouds of damselfish, of maidens and
vogues, schools of barracuda, grouper and then mightymoray
eels, scorpion fish , bream and many other guests and seagrass
meadows,sea fans, sponges, walls, bouquets of anemones, sea
daisies and roses of Ustica,armies of crabs, lobsters, crickets and
crustaceans, sea urchins in every shape andcolor.
Ustica is an ideal destination for both experienced divers and beginners. It offersbreathtaking performances already from a few
meters deep. Since 2005 also Usticaalso a wreck: Panamanian ship
carrying marble blocks and ran aground on the shoalof Colombara, then breaks in half and sinking of a few tens of meters.
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Ustica
An Island Ustica particularly beautiful footpaths will facilitate the
exploration: the grovealong the paths you walk as if suspended
between sky, sea and green paths alongthe coast you live intense
emotions aroused by the deep silences and delicateperfumes.
Ustica has no sandy beaches but with discretion paths carved into
the rock lead, for bathing in creeks and coves and picturesque areas. Two of these areas fall within the A zone of maximum protection of the Marine Reserve facilitating a truly extraordinary:swim
in contact with fish that now do not fear the presence of man. Cala
Sidoti, a longdark bay of pebbles, and bays, are ideal places where
to make spectacular walksalong the water with only the help of a
good mask and at most a pair of fins.
The Island, caressed by sea currents rich in plankton, has a sea of
glass, alwaysclear, but also rich in flora and fauna.
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Argentario - island of Giglio and Giannutri
Mountain Argentario - island of Giglio and Giannutri
Mountain Argentario - Port Santo Stefano
A promontory overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and extends toward
Giannutri and Giglio. Tied to Tuscany by two strips of land, forming
the Orbetello lagoon. This is the Monte Argentario, an area that
combines the charm of the mountain to the sea coves alternating
with clear water to large agricultural terraces. The largest center of
Monte Argentario is Porto Santo Stefano.
Thanks to its two ports, Porto Nuovo and Porto Vecchio, the town
has an intense commercial and tourist-based navigation and carry
on to the islands of Giglio and Giannutri.
On the opposite side of Monte Argentario rises instead of Porto
Ercole, a picturesque fishing village nestled in a bay protected by
a small promontory. Its ancient origins can be traced back to the
Etruscans and the Phoenicians, and owes its name to the Romans
who called it Portus Herculius, in honor of the legendary Hercules.
Along the small harbor lined with shops, trendy bars and lively
night clubs during the summer evenings. Is very close to Cala Galera, a beautiful natural bay on which it arose the new port.
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Giglio and Giannutri
The pearls of the small, charming jewels of nature and history.
Throughout the year, the island of Giglio knows how to win tourists and visitors who want to lose yourself in its natural beauty, the
charm of its unspoilt sea, in its flavors and colors. The land, almost
entirely of granite, is full of rose high and steep rocks overlooking
the sea.The whole coast is indented by palisades, only creeks, bays
and the widest beach of Campese.
The small Giannutri few kilometers from Giglio and, in the approach, gives the impression of being out of the mythological world
of the ancient Mediterranean navigators. Among smooth rocks on
the sea, is open from inlets of the Gulf Spalmatoi and Cala Maestra,
unique docking points allowed. The Greeks called Artemis and Diana by the Romans for its arched shape, covered preferred by the
gods, the island still retains its charm and historical environmental
projects. Already noble Roman families of the imperial acknowledged his beauty, making it a favorite place of retreat and rest.
On the island there are hotels and camping is prohibited, since it is
totally private, but open to all visitors with links from the island of
Giglio and Porto Santo Stefano.
The dive sites are many:
The Giannutri, 1 hour by boat from the port of Santo Stefano in the southwest and also offers diving
beginners to those more experienced diving interesting biologicalnature, breathtaking walls, exciting
explorations of the now famous wrecks, such asAnna
White Nasim and the deep, the latter reserved for divers in possession oftechnical patents.
The promontory of Argentario, with multiple types
of diving and the many bays that allow even nondivers to snorkel excursions near walls full of life and
color. All outputs are organized into “Full-Day” (double dipping) with return to port late in the afternoon.
The immersion program, and then the destination
will be selected based on the weather and sea conditions. Only in the months of June, July andAugust
can be programmed individual outputs (only costs)
in the morning starting at 8:30 and then to follow the
Full-Day starting at 11:00.
The island of Giglio 40 minutes away from Porto
Santo Stefano offers impressivediving, with many ravines formed by granite slabs, where they hide and
conger eels.It offers diving suitable for all levels of
the patent.
For lovers of diving, the island of Elba is, undoubtedly, a perfect combination-diving holiday.
Its depths are able to give emotions to no
end: dry slips, caves, wrecks (ships and aircraft) and walls that plunge into the blue,
home to a myriad of life forms, but above all
you can immerse yourself whatever the weather because you can always find a shelter
from the wind.
Some examples of diving:
The wreck dell’Elviscot
The wreck is located in the vicinity of dell’Elviscot Rock dell’Ogliera in Pomonte, Island of
Elba, and is worth exploring
Scoglietto
Be the underwater Scoglietto means plunging into a protected area that is home to
almost all the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean sea.
The islet of Corbelli
It is not unusual to see snappers, barracuda
fish islet of the moon or Corbelli, Capoliveri
Innamorata near the beach.
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beginning of an island that never disappoints.
Staying on the Island of Elba is a real life experience.
The choice for the accommodation that best suits your needs, restaurants and most exclusive entertainment.
History, sports, nature, fun, relaxation: the ingredients that make
the holiday an unforgettable experience on the Island of Elba.
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The island of Elba
The Island of Elba, a green oasis in the Tuscan Archipelago, the
island with infinitehorizons, golden beaches caressing the crystal
clear waters, surrounded by granite massifs in the bush. Elba gives
the feeling of many things in one: the beaches and cliffs, the wind,
the earth, the smells, the tastes, the hard work of man, the villagesperched on hills, terraces overlooking the sea that are not the
Tour Diving - Mediterra nean Sea
Tour Code - IT20D
For SUB and Companion
Programmed with a package of 12 dives Euro 370,00*
* With refund on the spot if it is not possible to dive
TOUR 13 Day/12 Night
1° Day – Verona – Venice (Jesolo)
Arrival at Verona and visit of: the Arena, The Government Palace, the Regional Palace, St Zeno Maggiore Church, Juliet’s balcony and tomb. Free lunch.
Continuation to Venice. City sightseeing. Dinner and overnight staying.
2° Day – Venice
Breakfast at the hotel.
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions (wrecks).
NO SUB: Excursion to Venice. Visit of St Marco Square and its “Basilica”,
the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Free lunch. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
3° Day – Venice – Genoa
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Genoa. Arrival and free lunch. Visit
of the Genoa’s Aquarium. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
4° Day – Genoa
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions (walls and wrecks).
NO SUB: Excursion to the “Cinque Terre” (Five Lands). Visit of Rapallo,
Portofino (the famous strret of love). Free lunch. Dinner and overnight
staying at the hotel.
5° Day – Genoa – Pisa – Florence
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Pisa, arrival and visit of: Piazza del
Duomo, known as “Field of Miracles”; the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the
Leaning Tower. Free lunch. Departure for Florence. At the arrival, visit
of the city: Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, etc.
Finally we’ll visit the old bridge with its jewellery shops. Free time to go
shopping. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
6° Day – Florence – Porto Santo Stefano
Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, departure for Porto Santo
Stefano. Arrival.
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions from the
Giannutri or Giglio Island (walls, sea fans, barracuda).
NO SUB: Excursion to the island or full day on boat. Free lunch. Dinner
and overnight staying at the hotel.
7° Day – Porto Santo Stefano – Cerveteri – Rome
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Rome. Along the way, visit of Cerveteri, where we’ll cam admire the Etruscan necropolis. Continuation to
Rome. At the arrival, visit of St. Peter’s Square with its “Basilica”, which
is the most important of the Christianity. Free lunch. In the afternoon, tour guide of the Baroque Rome with the Trevi’s Fountain, Navona Square, the Pantheon, “Piazza di Spagna” with his majestic flight
of steps. Shopping in the more important streets of Rome: Condotti
Sterret, where we will find the biggest names of our Italian designers.
Dinner at the hotel and overnight staying. Optional night at the Auditorium (with Dances, Music and Exhibitions).
8° Day – Rome – Bacoli / Naples
Breakfast at the hotel. The visit starts to discover the Ancient Rome:
The ruins of the Roman Forum, a political and commercial centre which
surround twelve centuries of history, which gave life to the Roman civilization: the Arch of Constantine; the Flavio’s Amphitheatre said Colosseum, which is the most famous monument of ancient Rome, con-
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sidered the symbol of the eternity of Rome, designed for public shows
and especially for the fighting between gladiators and beasts, lasted
until the sixth century; finally the Circus Maximus, well known for the
races with Chariots. Free Lunch. Last look at Rome in the afternoon and
departure for Baia. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
9° Day – Bacoli / Naples – Pompeii - Naples
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions from Baia
Sommersa (archaeological).
NO SUB: Excursion to Naples and Pompeii. Free lunch. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
10° Day – Baia – Pompeii – Palinuro
Brakfast at the hotel. Ealy in the morning, departure for Palinuro.
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions (caves).
NO SUB: Excursion to the Cliento National Parc. Free lunch. Dinner and
11° Day – Palinuro – Milazzo – Taormina
Brakfast at the hotel. Ealy in the morning, departure for Milazzo. Arrival
and accommodation at the hotel. Free lunch. Excursion to Taormina.
Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
12° Day – Milazzo (Eolie Islands)
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions (Eolie Islands).
NO SUB: Excursion to the Etna Volcano. Free lunch. Visit of Messina. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
13° Day – Milazzo – Catania
Breakfast at the hotel early in the morning and departure for Catania.
Along the way we’ll visit Acireale, Acitrezza, etc, beautiful villages,
which overlook the sea. Arrival and free lunch. Visit of Catania and, at
the end, transfer to the airport. End of our services.
TOUR 10 Day/9 Night
1°Day – Verona – Venice (Jesolo)
Arrival at Verona and visit of: the Arena, The Government Palace,
the Regional Palace, St Zeno Maggiore Church, Juliet’s balcony and
tomb. Free lunch. Continuation to Venice. City sightseeing. Dinner
2° Day – Venice
NO SUB: Excursion to Venice. Visit of St Marco Square and its “Basilica”, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Free
lunch. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
3° Day – Venice – Florence
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Florence, arrival and visit of
the Uffizi Gallery, with the tour guide speaking Russian. Free lunch.
Continuation of the visit: Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Toer, etc. Finally we’ll visit the old bridge with its jewellery
shops. Free time to go shopping. Dinner and overnight staying at
the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, departure for Porto
Santo Stefano. Arrival.
NO SUB: Excursion to the island or full day on boat. Free lunch. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Rome. Along the way, visit of
Cerveteri, where we’ll cam admire the Etruscan necropolis. Continuation to Rome. At the arrival, visit of St. Peter’s Square with its
“Basilica”, which is the most important of the Christianity. Free
lunch. In the afternoon, tour guide of the Baroque Rome with the
Trevi’s Fountain, Navona Square, the Pantheon, “Piazza di Spagna”
names of our Italian designers.
Dinner at the hotel and overnight staying. Optional night at the
Auditorium (with Dances, Music and Exhibitions).
6° Day – Rome – Bacoli / Naples
“: The ruins of the Roman Forum, a political and commercial centre which surround twelve centuries of history, which gave life to
the Roman civilization: the Arch of Constantine; the Flavio’s Am-
phitheatre said Colosseum, which is the most famous monument
of ancient Rome, considered the symbol of the eternity of Rome,
designed for public shows and especially for the fighting between
gladiators and beasts, lasted until the sixth century; finally the Circus Maximus, well known for the races with Chariots. Free Lunch.
Last look at Rome in the afternoon and departure for Baia. Arrival
at the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
7° Day – Bacoli / Naples – Pompeii – Naples – Palermo
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions from Baia
Sommersa (archaeological).
NO SUB: Excursion to Naples and Pompeii. Free lunch. Dinner and
boarding to go to Palermo.
8° Day – Palermo – Ustica
Arrival at Palermo, breakfast and boarding to go to Ustica. Arrival
and accommodation at the hotel.
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions.
NO SUB: Downtime at the beach / on board with the divers. Free
9° Day – Ustica
SUB: Meeting at the diving. Full day with two immersions.
NO SUB: Downtime at the beach / on board with the divers. Free
10° Day – Ustica – Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Boarding to return to Palermo. At
the arrival, transfer to the airport. End of our services.
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Tour Code - IT22D
TOUR 10 Day/9 Night
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1°Day – Verona – Venice (Jesolo)
Arrival at Verona and visit of: the Arena, The Government Palace, the
Regional Palace, St Zeno Maggiore Church, Juliet’s balcony and tomb.
Free lunch. Continuation to Venice. City sightseeing. Dinner and overnight staying.
2° Day – Venice
NO SUB: Excursion to Venice. Visit of St Marco Square and its “Basilica”,
the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Free lunch. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Florence, arrival and visit of the
Uffizi Gallery, with the tour guide speaking Russian. Free lunch. Continuation of the visit: Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Toer,
etc. Finally we’ll visit the old bridge with its jewellery shops. Free time to
go shopping. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, departure for Porto Santo
Stefano. Arrival.
NO SUB: Excursion to the island or full day on boat. Free lunch. Dinner
and overnight staying at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Rome. Along the way, visit of Cerveteri, where we’ll cam admire the Etruscan necropolis. Continuation to
Rome. At the arrival, visit of St. Peter’s Square with its “Basilica”, which is
the most important of the Christianity. Free lunch. In the afternoon, tour
guide of the Baroque Rome with the Trevi’s Fountain, Navona Square,
the Pantheon, “Piazza di Spagna” with his majestic flight of steps. Shopping in the more important streets of Rome: Condotti Sterret, where we
will find the biggest names of our Italian designers. Dinner at the hotel
and overnight staying. Optional night at the Auditorium (with Dances,
Music and Exhibitions).
6° Day – Rome – Campomarino (Termoli)
Breakfast at the hotel. The visit starts to discover the Ancient Rome: “: The
ruins of the Roman Forum, a political and commercial centre which surround twelve centuries of history, which gave life to the Roman civilization: the Arch of Constantine; the Flavio’s Amphitheatre said Colosseum,
which is the most famous monument of ancient Rome, considered the
symbol of the eternity of Rome, designed for public shows and especially
for the fighting between gladiators and beasts, lasted until the sixth cen-
tury; finally the Circus Maximus, well known for the races with Chariots.
Free Lunch. Last look at Rome and in the afternoon departure for Campomarino. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
7° Day – Campomarino (Termoli)
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions at the Tremiti
Island (walls, sea fans, barracuda).
NO SUB: Excursion to San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio Sanctuary). Free
lunch. In the afernoon, acrossing the Gargano National Park, visit of Peschici and of Rodi Garganico, beautiful villages of Italy. Return to the
hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
8° Day - Campomarino (Termoli) – Numana (Ancona) – Rimini
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Numana (Ancona). At the arrival.
SUB: Meeting at the Diving. Full day with two immersions to visit Nicole’s wreck.
NO SUB: Excursion to Assisi. Visit of the Sanctuary. Free lunch. In the
afternoon, visit of Perugia, a medieval town.Return to Numana and departure for Rimini. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
9° Day – Rimini – San Marino
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for San Marino. Free lunch. In the
afternoon, shopping in the medieval district. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight staying.
10th Day – Rimini – Forlì
Breakfast at the hotel early in the morning and departure for Forlì. Transfer to the airport. End of our services.
TOUR 12 Day/11 Night
1° Day – Verona – Venice (Jesolo)
Arrival at Verona and visit of: the Arena, The Government Palace,
the Regional Palace, St Zeno Maggiore Church, Juliet’s balcony and
tomb. Free lunch. Continuation to Venice. City sightseeing. Dinner
2° Day – Venice
NO SUB: Excursion to Venice. Visit of St Marco Square and its “Basilica”, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Free
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Florence, arrival and visit of
the Uffizi Gallery, with the tour guide speaking Russian. Free lunch.
Continuation of the visit: Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Toer, etc. Finally we’ll visit the old bridge with its jewellery
shops. Free time to go shopping. Dinner and overnight staying at
the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, departure for Porto
Santo Stefano. Arrival.
NO SUB: Excursion to the island or full day on boat. Free lunch. Dinner and overnight staying at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Rome. Along the way, visit of
Cerveteri, where we’ll cam admire the Etruscan necropolis. Continuation to Rome. At the arrival, visit of St. Peter’s Square with its
“Basilica”, which is the most important of the Christianity. Free
lunch. In the afternoon, tour guide of the Baroque Rome with the
Trevi’s Fountain, Navona Square, the Pantheon, “Piazza di Spagna”
names of our Italian designers. Dinner at the hotel and overnight
staying. Optional night at the Auditorium (with Dances, Music and
Exhibitions).
6° Day – Rome – Olbia (Sardinia)
The ruins of the Roman Forum, a political and commercial centre
which surround twelve centuries of history, which gave life to the
Roman civilization: the Arch of Constantine; the Flavio’s Amphitheatre said Colosseum, which is the most famous monument of
ancient Rome, considered the symbol of the eternity of Rome, designed for public shows and especially for the fighting between gladiators and beasts, lasted until the sixth century; finally the Circus
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Maximus, well known for the races with Chariots. Free Lunch. In the
afternoon, visit of St. Peter’s Square with its “Basilica”, which is the
most important of the Christianity. Last look at Rome and departure for Civitavecchia. Boarding, dinner and overnight staying.
7° Day – Olbia – Alghero
Arrival at Olbia, breakfast and departure for Santa Teresa di Gallura,
an important fish center, overlooking the Straits of Bonifacio. Stop
at “Torre Longo-Sarda”, which dates the the sixteenth century and
which is located at “Rena Bianca” beach, whose surroundings offer
an enchanting scenery. Continuation to “Castelsardo” and stop for
visiting a village perched on a scenic rocky point and dominated
by the “Rocca”, which currently houses a museum of “sestineria”,
because of being a renowned resort for its production of artisanal baskets, packed with wild palm’s leaves. Free lunch along the
way. In the afternoon, continuation to Alghero, an ancient seaport,
whose architecture feels the effects of Spanish domination, during
four centuries. Accommodation at the hotel, dinner and overnight
staying.
8° Day – Alghero – Grotta di Nettuno
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, excursion by boat to the
Neptune’s cave, the most interesting of Sardinia, whose entry is rich
of concretions and it leads through internal channels and islands,
just to the Evil’s creek. Free Lunch.
Continuation to Oristano, through an only road for its beauty and
variety of landscapes. Arrival at Oristano: short visit of this ancient
Roman station built by tharros to escape from Saracen incursions.
Continuation to Tharros and visit of its ruins, which prove the urban
organization of Phoenicians. Continuation to Nuoro, the birthplace
of the notorius writer Grazia Deledda. Arrival at the hotel, accommodation, dinner and overnight staying.
9° Day – Alghero – Palau – Maddalena’s Island / Caprera
Breakfast at the hotel an departure very early in the morning for
Palau, boarding to go to the Maddalena island, a renowned seaside
resort.
NO SUB: Tour of the island and, through a bridge, visit of the beautiful Caprera island, where Garibaldi retired himself until his death.
Visit of the Garibaldi’s house.
Free Lunch. Continuation of the visit. Dinner and overnight staying
at the hotel.
10° Day - Palau – Maddalena’s Island / Caprera
NO SUB: Free time to do bathing activities.
11° Day - Palau – Costa Smeralda / Porto Cervo–Olbia/Civitavecchia
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the Costa Smeralda, with
stop at Porto Cervo, a luxury spa frequented by celebrities of the
show business and politicians. Continuation to Olbia, dinner in a
restaurant and boarding for Civitavecchia, overnight staying on
board.
12° Day - Civitavecchia / Rome airport
Arrival at Civitavecchia, transfer to the airport FCO.
Conditions of Contract of Sale
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CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT OF SALE OF SINGLE SERVICES
AND TOUR PACKAGES
1 – NORMATIVE PROVISIONS a): Pursuant to article 2 of Italian legislative decree no. 111 of 17.03.95 that implements
Directive 90/ 314/EEC:The subject of tour packages are
trips, holidays and all-inclusive tours resulting from the prearranged combination of at least two of the components
indicated below, sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price, and lasting longer than 24 hours, or covering a period
of time that includes at least one night: 1): Transport 2):
accommodation (omission) that form a significant part of
the “tour package”.b): Contracts whose subject is the offer
of just the hotel stay and transport service or any other tourist service, are governed by the following provisions:- Italian Law Act 1084/7 of 27.12.77 (CCV) article 1, no. 3 and
no. 6;articles 17 to 23; articles 24 to 31: for all that concerns
provisions different from those regarding the organization
contract.
2 - BOOKINGS Booking applications should be written on
special forms, completely filled in and signed by the operator of the seller agency or /and consumer . Acceptance of
the booking depends on the availability of the places and
is considered completed, with consequent conclusion of
the contract, only at the time of written confirmation by the
Organizer. The seller travel agency, in possession of a regular licence, may issue the consumer, pursuant to article 6 of
Italian Decree Law D.L. 111/95, a copy of the contract, only
if already in possession of the confirmation indicated in this
section. Information regarding the packages / single service
not contained in the contract documents, in the brochures,
or in other means of communication, will be supplied by
the Organizer in regular fulfilment of the organizer’s obligations provided for by Italian Decree Law D.L. 111/ 95 in
good time before the start of the trip. Charges for opening
the dossier 25.00 Euro
3 - PAYMENTS When the booking is confirmed, or when binding confirmation is given, a deposit amounting to 25% of
the participating share and the entire individual dossier management cost shall be paid. The balance shall be paid during the 30 days before departure. For registrations carried
out during the 30 days preceding the departure date, the
entire sum shall be paid when the booking is confirmed, or
when a binding application is made. Failure to pay the abovementioned sums on the agreed dates constitutes clause
of defeasance that will cause termination of the right by the
intermediary agency and/or the organizer.
4 – CHANGES TO THE TOUR PACKAGE / SINGLE SERVICE The
prices indicated in the contract may be changed up to 30
days before the date set for departure and only following
changes in: transport costs, including the cost of fuel; dues
and taxes on some types of tourist services: exchange rates
applied to the package / single service in question. For these changes, reference will be made to the exchange rates
and to the cost of services in force on the date of publication of the program as quoted therein. If, before departure,
the Organizer, or the seller agency on its behalf, is forced
to significantly change an essential part of the contract,
including the price, it is obliged to notify the consumer of
this in good time. For this purpose, a price change of more
than 10% of the price or any change to elements that can
be configured as fundamental for the purposes of using
the single service / tour package taken as a whole is considered significant. The seller agency that receives notice
of a change to an essential element or an increase in price
greater than 10% will have the right to withdraw from the
contract, without having to pay anything, or to accept the
change, which will become part of the contract with exact
identification of the changes and their effect on the price.
The consumer shall inform the Organizer of his/her decision
within 2 working days from being told about the change,
which otherwise will be considered accepted. If, after departure, the Organizer is unable to provide an essential part
of the services contemplated in the contract, it shall arrange alternative solutions, without price supplements being
charged to the consumer, and, if the services provided are
of a lower value than the envisaged ones, it shall refund the
difference. If no alternative solution is possible, or the solution arranged by the Organizer is refused by the consumer
for serious, justified and proven reasons, the Organizer will
provide, without price supplements, a means equivalent to
the original envisaged one for returning to the place of departure or to a different place that may be agreed, only if
that solution is objectively indispensable. Changes by the
consumer to already accepted bookings, bind the Organizer
only within the limits in which they can be satisfied. In any
case, the consumer will be charged for the extra expenses
borne as a result of a request for changes.
5 - WITHDRAWAL The consumer may withdraw from the
contract, without paying anything, only when he/she is
informed of the change to an essential element, pursuant
to previous clause 5, in which case, where he/she exercises
the right of withdrawal, he/she has the right, as an alternative, to use another tour package / single service, or to be
reimbursed the price already paid at the time of withdrawal.
The tour package / single service that the consumer decides to use must be for an amount that is not less than the
originally envisaged one. If the Organizer or, on its behalf,
the seller, are unable to propose a package / single service
for an equivalent or greater amount, the consumer has the
right to be reimbursed the difference. The consumer who
withdraws from the contract or asks for a change to the purchased package / single service, for cases different to the
ones envisaged by the previous paragraphs of this clause,
will be charged the dossier portion, as well as, by way of
compensation for withdrawal, the sums listed below:
a) hotel stay only:
up to 30 working days - no penalty
29 to 16 working days . . . . . . . 25%
15 to 10 working days . . . . . . . 40%
9 to 4 working days . . . . . . . . . . 60%
4 days to no show . . . . . . . . . . 100%
b) hotel stay and transport:
up to 30 working days . . . . . . . 10%
29 to 16 working days . . . . . . . 30%
15 to 10 working days . . . . . . . 50%
9 to 4 working days . . . . . . . . . . 75%
4 days to no show . . . . . . . . . . 100%
No reimbursement is due to anyone who does not show up
at the start of the trip, at the beginning of the hotel stay
and anyone who abandons the started trip or hotel stay, or
uses only part of the booked package / single service. Only
written notification of renunciation or changes will be considered valid (registered letter r.r.)
6 - SUBSTITUTIONS The customer who is abandoning may
transfer his/her booking to another person provided that:a):
the Organizer or, on its behalf, the seller agency is infor-
the services whose non-fulfilment has caused its contractual and non-contractual liability; and precisely, the Warsaw
Convention of 1929 on international air transport in the text
amended at the Haig in 1955; the Brema (CIV) Convention
on rail transport; the Paris Convention 1962 on the liability of hotel keepers. In any case, the limit of the compensation for damages other than person damages may not
exceed the maximum rates provided for by Italian Law 1084
of 27.12.77.If the original text of the aforesaid conventions
were to be subjected to amendments, or new international
conventions concerning the services that are the subject of
the tour package were to come into force, the compensation limits provided for by the sources of uniform law, in force at the time the damaging event occurs, shall be applied.
11 - OBLIGATION The Organizer or, on its behalf, the seller
agency, is obliged to give measures of assistance to the consumer exclusively with reference to its obligations under
the provisions of the law and the contract. The Organizer
is not liable towards the consumer for breach of the seller’s
obligations by the seller.
12 - COMPLAINTS The consumer, under penalty of forfeiture, must indicate in writing, in the form of a complaint,
to the Organizer or, on its behalf, the seller agency, the differences and defects of the tour package/single service, as
well as the defaults in its organization or realization, at the
same time as they occur or, if not immediately recognisable,
within 7 days from the planned return to the place of departure. If complaints are presented in the place of execution of
the tourist services, the Organizer or, on its behalf, the seller
agency; shall give the consumer the assistance required by
preceding clause 13, in order to seek a prompt and fair solution. Similarly, also in the case of a complaint presented at
the end of the services, the Organizer or, on its behalf, the
seller agency shall give assistance to guarantee in any case
a prompt reply to the consumer’s requests
13- COMPETENT COURT The Court of Rome shall have exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes deriving from this contract.
However, by common agreement, it may be envisaged that
disputes arising out of the application, construction, execution of the contract are entrusted to the decision of a Board
of Arbitrators consisting of the same number of arbitrators
as there are parties in the proceedings plus one who acts
as Chairman appointed by the already designated arbitrators, or if not appointed, by the Presiding Judge of the Court
where the Organizer has its office. The board of arbitration,
which shall have its seat in the place in which the Organizer’s registered office is located, shall decide ritually, and
according to law, after a possible attempt to amicably settle
the dispute between the parties.
14 - INSURANCE Insurance guarantee: Milano Assicurazioni.
Insurance n° 6348100929820.
15 – TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION Rome Court, Prot.n.
76379/97 – Authorization n.159/97 – c.c.i.a.a. n° 860178/97
P.I. 05189761009
This catalog is’ VALID UNTIL
December 31, 2014
Conditions of Contract of Sale
of Single Services and Tour Packages
med in writing within 4 working days before the date set
for departure and at the same time receives information
regarding the personal particulars of the transferee;b): no
reasons persist relating to the passport, visas, health certificate, hotel accommodation or transport service or in any
case such as to make it impossible for the package to be
used by a person other than the customer who is abandoning it;c): the replacement person reimburses the Organizer, or on its behalf, the seller agency, all the expenses borne to carry out the substitution for the amount that will be
quantified when the transfer is notified. The customer who
is abandoning shall in any case pay only the dossier portion
if applied. Furthermore, he/she will be jointly responsible
with the transferee for paying the balance of the price, as
well as the amounts indicated at letter c of this clause.
7 – OBLIGATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS Participants shall comply with the rules of normal caution and care, all the information given to them by the Organizer, as well as the
regulations and administrative and legislative provisions
regarding the tour package. Participants shall be held liable
for all damages that the Organizer may suffer because of
their failure to fulfil the above listed obligations. The consumer is obliged to supply the Organizer or, on its behalf, the
seller agency, all the documents, information and elements
in his/her possession that may be useful for exercising the
Organizer’s/agency’s right of subrogation towards third
parties responsible for the damage and is liable towards the
Organizer for the damage caused to the right of subrogation. The seller agency shall, at the time of booking, likewise
notify the Organizer in writing of the required details that
may form the subject of specific agreements on the travel
methods, provided it is possible to carry this out.
8 – HOTEL CLASSIFICATION Hotel accommodation, in the
absence of official classification recognized by the competent Public Authorities of the Countries that are also EEC
members that the relevant service refers to, is determined
by the Organization according to its own quality standard
assessment criteria.
9 – LIABILITIES OF THE ORGANIZER The Organizer shall be
held liable for damages caused to the consumer because of
total or partial failure to provide the contractually due services, whether they are carried out by it directly or by third
party service suppliers, unless it can prove that the event is a
result of the consumer’s action (including ventures independently entered into by the consumer during execution of the
tourist services) or of an action extraneous to the supply of
the services envisaged by the contract, of a fortuitous event,
of force majeure or circumstances that the Organizer or, on its
behalf, the seller agency could not, according to professional
diligence, reasonably foresee and solve.
10- COMPENSATION LIMITS The compensation owed by
the Organizer or, on its behalf, the seller agency, may not
in any case be greater than the compensation indemnities
provided for by international conventions with reference to
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