Alba Tours 2012 Brochure

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25201_ALBA_Italy_2012:15256 ALBA Italy Brochure 04
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Italy
TORONTO DEPARTURES | APRIL TO OCTOBER
2012
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You may have the universe...if I may have Italy.
Guiseppe Verdi
On your ALBATours holiday, you’ll have the opportunity
to experience the stunning beauty of Lake Maggiore and
the Isles of Ischia and Capri, stroll the storybook hills of
Tuscany’s Siena and San Gimignano; revel in the richness
of renaissance life in Rome and Florence; delight in the
vineyards of Chianti, and in the sheer spectacle that is
The name ALBATours has been
synonymous with Italian touring
holidays for 35 years. Quality,
affordability and value have
long been our hallmarks and
we take great pride in our leadership role in vacations to the
land of ‘la dolce vita’.
sublime Sorrento on the celebrated Amalfi Coast.
Between Roman ruins, Renaissance art, medieval hill
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towns, picturesque gondolas in Venice, exquisite
cathedrals, beautiful islands and sunny beaches, fine
dining, superb wines and the fabulous shopping, Italy's
zest for life will soon sweep you up in the glory of it all!
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Map of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Air Only, Air Extensions & The New Alitalia . . . . . . . . .6-7
Avis Car Rentals & Car Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Escorted Coach Tours of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Featured Coach Tour Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
FULLY ESCORTED & SEMI-ESCORTED COACH TOURS
Seaside Spa Resort Holiday in Ischia & Rome . . . . .14-15
Dolce Vita in Tuscany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
Cradle of the Renaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Artistic Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Best of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
Rome
Roman Countryside (Castelli Romani)
Amalfi Coast - Assisi - Florence
Chianti - Pompeii - Cortona
Montecassino - Monteriggioni
San Gimignano - Siena - Isle of Ischia
Isle of Capri - Naples Sorrento
Lugano (Switzerland)
Stresa/Baveno/Lake Maggiore
Verona - Venice
Grand Tour of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Italy South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Torn’a Surriento (Return to Sorrento) . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
Thomas Cook Travel Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Mediterranean Cruising with Sunquest . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
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Map of Italy
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Assisi •
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Capri
ITALY
Map is not to scale
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ALBATours Italy 2012
FLORENCE, SIENA,
SAN GIMIGNANO
The Region of Tuscany
A mix of countryside, vineyards, great
natural beauty, and timeless cities
such as Pisa, Siena, Lucca, and
Arezzo, Tuscany has Florence and all
its Renaissance grandeur as its capital,
and is unrivalled as a cradle of art,
food and wine.
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VENICE, VERONA
The Region of Veneto
Veneto comprises the majestic
Dolomites and the lagoon zone,
including beautiful Verona and Venice,
the ageless capital; all magnificent
churches, lavish palazzi and stately
bridges, set upon a labyrinth of
waterways which are works of art in
themselves.
ASSISI, SPOLETO, PERUGIA,
ORVIETO
The Region of Umbria
Rich in art, culture and cuisine,
Umbria is dotted with castles, fortresses, monasteries and well-preserved
hilltowns, such as Assisi where gentle
St. Francis was born in 1181. Spoleto
presents a renowned performing arts
festival each summer.
Venice
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AMALFI COAST, NAPLES,
POMPEII, SORRENTO, ISLE
OF ISCHIA, ISLE OF CAPRI,
POSITANO
The Region of Campania
Italy at its postcard best, Sorrento is
on the Amalfi Coast and lines the cliffs
that gaze across cobalt sea to Naples
and Mt. Vesuvius. The entire Amalfi
area drips in romance and extraordinary sights such as the Isles of Ischia
and Capri, and the ruins of Pompeii.
ROME
The Region of Lazio
Rome is a magical blend of art,
architecture and one of the most
cosmopolitan lifestyles in the world.
Everywhere you look, something
splendid presents itself, whether a
beautiful statue, a wonderful bag, a
divine pasta, the glorious Piazza
Navona. The Roman Countryside is
home to the Castelli Romani (Roman
Castles), simply eye-popping little
towns just south of Rome.
“I saw the angel in the
marble and carved
until I set him free.”
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Amalfi Coast
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Affordable Air Only Rates
and Air Extensions
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WELCOME ABOARD ALITALIA!
Alitalia, a member of the Skyteam Alliance, offers daily service between
Toronto and Rome with convenient connections to over 80 destinations
worldwide including Italy, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Alitalia
has been selected by ALBATours as the official carrier for its 2012 Italy
holidays and 2012 Summer Mediterranean cruises offered by Sunquest,
an ALBATours sister company.
Now offering service to six* destinations in Italy, 2012 marks an
exciting evolution for ALBATours, a member of one of the world’s
largest leisure travel groups - Thomas Cook Canada. Flights are aboard
Boeing 767 aircraft with Classica Class Service (Economy) and Magnifica
Class Service (Business). Cabin crews speak English & Italian.
ROUNDTRIP AIR ONLY - FROM TORONTO
ROME, VENICE, LAMEZIA, PALERMO, CATANIA, BARI
APRIL TO OCTOBER 2012
SUMMER FLIGHT SCHEDULE - FROM TORONTO
Rome – Daily (from July 1st)
Venice – Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Lamezia – Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Palermo – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Catania – Monday, Wednesday (from July 1st), Friday
Bari – Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
*Please inquire about flights to Bologna, Brindisi, Florence, Genoa, Naples,
Reggio Calabria, Trieste, Turin, Verona, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa
CLASSICA – ECONOMY CLASS
From
449 Per Person
$
• Roomy 31’ seat pitch
• Complimentary advance seat selection available
(excludes emergency exits & bulkhead seats)
• Full hot dinner with wine and water after departure from Toronto
• Continental breakfast two hours prior to arrival in Italy
• Full lunch with wine and water after departure from Italy
• Snack with coffee and tea two hours prior to arrival in Toronto
• On board entertainment with movies in Italian and English,
multi-channel music, a selection of Italian and international
newspapers, and Alitalia's Ulisse magazine
• Luggage allowance: 1 piece not to exceed 23 kg
Taxes additional from $387-$425 per person. All flights from Toronto to and from Italy connect in Rome.
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Coach Tour Passengers
EXTEND YOUR STAY
Pre-and/or Post
Coach Tour
The roundtrip airfare included in your ALBATours coach
tour package or coach tour plus Mediterranean Cruise
package, is valid for 21 days without surcharge. You may
extend the duration of your holiday to 45 days and
beyond with the payment of the very low supplement
shown in the price panel below.
Airfare Supplements - Departure Date from Toronto, Add per Adult/Child
Apr 1-Jun
8
Jun
9-Jun
22 Toronto
Departure
date
from
Sep 8-Oct 31
Aug 18-Sep 7
Jun 23-Aug 17
Duration of
Airfare
Extension
Supplements
22-28 days
Duration of
29-45 days
Add below per Adult/Child
50
75
100
April 1-October 31, 2012
75
100
125
22 to 45 days
75
For stays over 45 days, ask your travel agent. Prices in $CDN
For stays over 45 days, ask your travel agent. Prices in $CDN
Returns are available from Rome, Venice, Lamezia, Palermo,
Catania, Bari. Returns from all other destinations are available on
request.
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ng “Made In Italy”
MAGNIFICA
CLASS SPECIAL!
S$ AVE
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1999
$
Per Person*
On February 25, 2012 price will
increase to $2299 per person
*plus taxes & surcharges
ROUNDTRIP AIR ONLY
Toronto to Rome, Venice, Lamezia,
Bari, Palermo, Catania, Bologna,
Brindisi, Florence, Genoa, Naples,
Reggio Calabria, Trieste, Turin,
Verona, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa
†
Book by February 24, 2012
Departure
Dates
Roundtrip
Per Person
$1999
Apr 1 - Oct 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
Prices apply to all destinations shown.
Taxes & surcharges additional from $387 - $425 per person.
On flights between Toronto & Rome, you’ll enjoy
Magnifica Class (Business Class) service. Magnifica Class
is not offered on domestic flights within Italy.
MAGNIFICA – BUSINESS CLASS COMFORT & CONVENIENCES
• Magnifica Class is offered on all Alitalia flights between Toronto and Rome
• Complimentary advance seat selection is available
• The Magnifica Class cabin is decked with just 20 spacious Capri seats with leather-trimmed
upholstery & padded foot rests for total comfort and privacy
• Enjoy delectable meals from the selected “Italian region of the month” accompanied by a
wide selection of Italian wines to compliment your meal
• On board entertainment with movies in Italian and English, multi-channel music, a selection of
Italian and international newspapers, and Alitalia's Ulisse magazine
• Luggage allowance 64 kg: 2 pieces not to exceed 32 kg each
• To ensure prompt service, dedicated Magnifica Class check-in counters are located at most airports
• Enjoy complimentary access to the VIP lounges offered at most airports
• Earn TRIPLE the miles as a MilleMiglia frequent flyer member to earn rewards three times sooner
COACH TOUR PASSENGERS
ALBATours coach tour passengers may upgrade from Classica (Economy) to Magnifica Class by
adding a supplement of $799 per person each way to the price of their Air & Tour Package.
Join the MilleMiglia program and earn miles when you book through ALBATours and fly on Alitalia.
Remember to quote your frequent flyer number and present your MilleMiglia card at check-in.
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Car Rental
• Great selection • 240 AVIS locations • Over 20,000 car fleet
• Affordable all-inclusive rates in $CDN
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Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Theft Protection (TP)
Collision Deductibles
Airport Surcharge 16%
Road Tax
Railway Surcharge 8%
VAT - Italian Government Taxes 21%
CAR FLEET GUIDE - 2012
Car pick-up from April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
Rental is confirmed by
group, not by car make, Car Car Make,
model or type
Group Sample Model or Similar
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CITROEN C1 1.0
NEW LANCIA Y 1.2
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FIAT PUNTO 1.3 MJT
NISSAN NOTE 1.4
FIAT BRAVO 1.6 MJT
LANCIA MUSA 1.3 MJT
FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCI [SW]
PEUGEOT 308 1.6 HDI [SW]
ALFA GIULIETTA 2.0 JTD
AUDI A3 2.0
CITROEN C4 PICASSO 1.6 HDI
RENAULT SCENIC 1.5 DCI
AUDI A4 2.0 TDI
BMW SERIES 320D
VW GOLF PLUS 2.0 TDI [A]
FORD FOCUS 2.0 TDCI [A]
NISSAN MICRA 1.4 ACTIVE [A]
LANCIA Y TWIN AIR [A]
FORD NEW GALAXY 1.9 TDCI
VW SHARAN 2.0 TDI
MERCEDES CLASS E220 CDI [A]
BMW SERIES 5 2.0 D FUTURA [A]
RENAULT TRAFIC 2.0 TD
FIAT SCUDO COMBI 2.0 MJT
PEUGEOT 207 HDI CONVERTIBLE
FIAT 500 1.4 LOUNGE CONVERTIBLE
MERCEDES VITO COMBI 115 CDI [A]
Transmission
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Price shown is per car per day and already reflects the savings. Standard on all models: air-conditioning, radio, air bag, power steering and ABS. Diesel gas is
required for car makes/models in Groups C, E, F, G, H, K, L & M. Group L is not available for pick up at depots located in the Regions of Campania, Calabria,
Sicily, Puglia Region & Basilicata. Group O: Available for pick up only in Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome downtown, Pisa Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport and
Venice Airport. Group N: Available for pick up only in Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome downtown, Florence, Pisa Airport, Bologna, Naples, Sorrento, Lamezia,
Palermo, Taormina, and Catania. Avis can confirm car group and not a special make or model. Restrictions: some models may be restricted (or not available) in the
regions of Campania, Puglia & Basilicata. Car fleet is subject to change.
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ADVANCE
BOOKING
SPECIAL!
BOOK BY FEBRUARY 24, 2012
BOOK AIR & CAR
UP
SAVE TO $100
PER CAR RENTAL
Save $50 per car for 3 to 6 day rental
Summer 2012 - Book by February 24, 2012
Book AIR and CAR between December 1, 2011
and February 24, 2012 with car pick-up between
April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Valid when booking a car rental with a duration of 3 to 99 days and a minimum of two
Alitalia roundtrip adult airfares in either Economy or Magnifica Class with ALBATours. Offer
applies to all AVIS Italy car groups (car pick-up is available at all AVIS Italy car rental depots).
2 adults on each booking are required per car rental: eg. 2/3 adults = 1 car rental. 4/5 adults =
2 car rentals and so on. Airseats and car(s) must be booked on the same reservation, on the same day.
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Escorted Coach Tours
One of the major selling features and fundamental advantages of an escorted coach tour is
the complete and total absence of “hassle.” Every included attraction and sightseeing
excursion is pre-organized, your dining is all arranged, and a comfortable and inviting hotel
awaits you at the end of each glorious day. All you need do is immerse yourself in the joys
of Italy and slip on and off your air-conditioned, state-of-the-art, deluxe motorcoach everything else is in the capable hands of Auratours Vacances Italia and Essence of Italy,
ALBATours’ local representatives in Italy.
Our coach tours visit the following destinations.
Please see each individual coach tour for specific itineraries.
Rome • Roman Countryside (Castelli Romani) • Florence • Venice • Assisi • Amalfi Coast • Isle of Ischia • Isle of Capri
• Castellina in Chianti • Cortona • Montecassino • Monteriggioni • Naples • Parma • Pompeii • San Gimignano • Siena
• Sorrento • Stresa/Baveno/Lake Maggiore • Lugano (Switzerland) • Verona
The Vatican in Rome
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Venetian lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore aerial view, Venice
Amalfi Coast
Itineraries are very carefully planned to give you the most
comprehensive experience possible. A leisurely pace is
established which allows plenty of time for personal
exploration in conjunction with the organized aspects of
your trip.
All our professional, highly informed and experienced tour
escorts and local guides are English speaking, so
communication is first rate.
You can book a complete land plus air package from
Toronto or choose a land only package and join the tour
while you’re in Italy.
Please Note:
Coach tours are not recommended for those with special needs
(e.g. wheelchairs) and/or for children under the age of six.
When visiting St.Peter's Basilica, St. Mark's Basilica or any church shorts, short skirts or bare shoulders are not permitted. For security
purposes, bags, parcels, knapsacks are not permitted in certain
museums and churches.
Coach tours are for every age group too. Don’t miss out
thinking that coach tours are restricted to a older crowd.
Anyone looking for the fun of travel with a group of
companions who share similar interests and wants
to sit back, relax and see Italy in complete comfort, is the
perfect candidate for our fully escorted and semi-escorted
coach tours.
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR COACH TOUR HOTELS
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Coach Tour Hotels
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VENICE
Hotel Delfino-Mestre ★★★★
double occupancy.
night in $CDN, based on
Rates are per person per
ROME
Grand Hotel Beverly Hills ★★★★
A modern hotel near one of the most elegant areas of Rome - the Parioli Zone
near Villa Borghese and Via Veneto - the Grand Hotel Beverly Hills espouses
the traditions of true Italian hospitality. Recently renovated, the hotel offers all
the modern comforts.
Facilities: 24-hour concierge, a spacious lobby, popular restaurant, well-known
bar, and internet access in lobby. 183 A/C rooms, all tastefully decorated and
furnished, feature an in-room safe, pay mini-bar, internet access, satellite TV,
bathroom with tub and/or shower, hairdryer.
Dates
Rate per person
Apr 1-Jun 30, Sep 1-Oct 31
Jul 1-Aug 31
Price may differ depending on which tour is booked.
$115-$140
$107-$115
A well located 126 room hotel near
San Giuliano Park,10 minutes from
Marco Polo Airport and the adjacent
casino.
Facilities: Restaurant, bar, 24-hour
front desk. Rooms have satellite TV,
phone, mini-fridge, in-room safe, free
WiFi, bathroom with tub and/or
shower, hair-dryer.
Dates
FLORENCE
Hotel NH Anglo American
★★★★
Well-located 800 metres from Santa
Maria Novella Railway Station just 15minutes walk from Florence city centre.
Facilities: Hotel features include a
bright lobby with stylish decor, antique
furniture, 19th-century artwork, a bar
and a restaurant serving Tuscan and
Mediterranean specialties. Rooms have
a satellite TV with pay-per-view channels, a pay minibar, a bathroom with
tub and/or shower and a hairdryer.
Dates
Rate per person
Jul 1-Sep 6
$114
$95
Rate per person
Apr 1-30, Jul 1-31
May 5-Jun 30, Sep 1-Oct 31
Aug 1-31
$73
$92
$62
SIENA
Hotel NH Excelsior ★★★★
Hotel NH Laguna
Palace-Mestre ★★★★
Beautiful, modern hotel in the town of
Mestre a short boat journey from St.
Mark’s Square, the islands of Murano
and Burano.
Facilities: Sweeping lobby, restaurant,
several bars, summer terrace, room
service. Rooms have alarm
clock/radio, pay mini-bar, satellite pay
TV, coffee/tea maker, WiFi, bathroom
with tub and/or shower, hairdryer.
Dates
Rate per person
Apr 24-Jun 25, Aug 25-Oct 31
Jun 26-Aug 24
Rates are per person, per night in $CDN, based on double occupancy.
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$108
$91
Situated in the heart of beautiful Siena,
this newly refurnished 129 room hotel
offers easy access to Siena’s main attractions, shops and piazzas, plus a pleasing ambience of rich hues and woods
for guests to enjoy.
Facilities: From the grand open foyer
to the local cuisine at hotel restaurant,
Al Rastrello, and the sleek hotel bar,
every corner of the hotel is designed to
engage the senses. Rooms have satellite
TV with pay-per-view, pay mini-bar,
internet access, phone, safe, bathroom
with bath and or shower, hairdryer.
Dates
Rate per person
Apr 1-30, Jun 30, Sep 1-Oct 31
Jul 1-Aug 31
$99
$82
Hotel Garden ★★★★
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Grand Hotel Flora ★★★★
LAKE MAGGIORE/
STRESA/BAVENO
Grand Hotel Bristol (In Stresa) ★★★★
A modern property located in the centre of
Sorrento. Terraces allow a splendid and unforgettable view of Mt. Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.
Facilities: Panoramic restaurant, American bar,
snack bar, pool, garden, parking. Rooms have satellite TV, bathroom with tub and/or shower, hairdryer.
Dates
May 1-Jun 30, Oct 1-31
Jul 1-31
Aug 1-Sep 30
A prestigious 17th century villa built by a noble family, the elegant Hotel Garden is the nucleus of a
hotel complex set in lovely grounds with attractive
views. Three buildings separate from the main villa
provide all modern accommodation comforts.
Facilities: Large pool in the centre of an English
lawn, tennis court, terrace and restaurant with international and regional cuisine. Rooms have TV, pay
mini-bar, in-room safe, bathroom with tub and/or
shower, hairdryer.
Dates
Apr 1-Oct 31
Rate per person
$111
$128
$145
ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE
(CASTELLI ROMANI)
Hotel Villa Vecchia ★★★★
Strikingly elegant, located on the promenade of
Stresa, 3 minutes walk from the city centre and pier
for boat tours to the Borromean Island. Completely
renovated in 2002. Features refined furnishings
such as Candoglia marble, antique carpets, fine
woodwork and crystal chandeliers.
Facilities: Restaurant, bar, open-air and indoor
swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, gym. Rooms
have satellite TV, WiFi, pay mini-bar, bathroom with
tub and/or shower, hairdryer, balcony.
Dates
Rate per person
Apr 9-16, Oct 14-31
Apr 5-8 & 17-27, Jun 23-Sep7, Oct 6-13
$186
$199
$216
Grand Hotel Dino (In Baveno) ★★★★
Rate per person
$82
SORRENTO
Hotel Conca Park ★★★★
A lovely hotel in a glorious location featuring views
of the Gulf of Naples; just a 5 minute walk to the
shops and restaurants of romantic Sorrento.
Facilities: Restaurant, snack bar, lounge, outdoor
pool, private garden, well-being centre. Rooms have
pay mini-bar, satellite TV, radio, WiFi, safe,
bathroom with tub and/or shower, hair-dryer.
Dates
Apr 1-30, Jul 1-Aug 31
May 1-Jun 30, Sep 1-Oct 30
Rate per person
$128
$161
Situated in Frascati surrounded by a great park in
the centre of the Roman Countryside (known as
Castelli Romani or Roman Castles). The terrace
offers splendid views and the park has a pool.
Facilities: Restaurant with 16th century vaults.
Rooms have satellite TV, pay mini-bar, WiFi,
electronic in-room safe, bathroom with bath and/or
shower, hairdryer.
Dates
Apr 1-Jun 30, Sep 1-30
Jul 1-Aug 31, Oct 1-31
Rate per person
$115
$97
A 375-room hotel set amid beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Maggiore. Considered one of the best
beachfront properties in the area, it was restored in
2001 to exquisite style.
Facilities: Two restaurants, breakfast room, fitness
centre, sports bar, games room, TV room, indoor/
outdoor pools. Underground garage. Rooms have
satellite TV, pay mini-bar, WiFi, bathroom with
shower and/or tub.
Dates
Rate per person
Apr 9-16, Oct 14-31
Apr 5-8 & 17-27, Jun 23-Sep 7, Oct 6-13
$186
$199
$216
Rates are per person, per night in $CDN, based on double occupancy.
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The Resort Isle of Ischia & a Rome Adventure
8 Day/7 Night Seaside Spa Resort Holiday in Ischia & Rome
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Ischia is the largest of the three
islands off the coast of Naples
(Procida, Capri and Ischia) and
holds its own in this trinity of
beauty in the Tyrrhenian Sea. An
island of tree-lined boulevards,
high-street shopping tavernas,
discos and excellent restaurants,
Ischia has an abiding attraction
due to its riches in hot springs,
thermo-mineral waters, spas and
volcanic mud: cures aplenty
guaranteed to relax!
The town is divided in two: Ischia
Porto is the harbour district and
commercial centre filled with
tavernas, discos and bars. Ischia
Ponte is the historic centre boasting the ancient Castle Aragonese
and stone streets from Greek and
Roman times.Popular Sant' Angelo
offers a famous harbourside
square with bars, restaurants,
shops and luxury boutiques. Forty
kilometres of coast boasts ample
beaches, inlets, grottos and bays;
corners of paradise where often
bathing is amid hot spring water
gushing just offshore.
Optional Excursions
Ischia is a stepping stone to
excellent sites including Amalfi
Coast, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Paestum,
Herculaneum, boats to Capri and
Naples. All tours are arranged and
paid for in Ischia at your hotel.
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Saturday Depart for Naples via Rome
on overnight Alitalia flight. Meal service.
Day 1 - Sunday - Rome/Naples
Upon arrival in Rome you’ll board
your connecting flight to Naples, then
transfer from Naples Airport to Naples
Pier to board the hydrofoil to Ischia
(about an hour’s trip). You’ll then
transfer to your hotel for a week of
fun, sun, spa, sightseeing and relaxation!
GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR
★★★★★
HOTEL LE QUERCE ★★★★
Day 2 Monday to
Day 5 Thursday - Ischia
Day 6 - Friday - Ischia to Rome
After breakfast you’ll transfer to the
hydrofoil and return to Naples. You’ll
travel by coach to Rome. After hotel
check-in, the balance of the day and
dinner is at leisure. Overnight at
Grand Hotel Beverly Hills ★★★★ or
similar.
Day 7 - Saturday - Rome
After breakfast a sightseeing tour of
Rome highlighting St. Peter’s Basilica
(inside). From your coach enjoy
panoramic views of classic sites such
as Trevi Fountain, Castle of St. Angelo
and the Colosseum. The rest of the
afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, a
farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 - Sunday - Rome Airport
After an early breakfast, if you are flying with ALBATours on Alitalia, you’ll
transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for
your return flight to Toronto.
At one time an aristocrat’s residence,
Excelsior still preserves the distinctive
features of a mansion. Set amid gardens,
it overlooks the Gulf of Naples to Capri
and Vesuvius. From its welcoming piano
bar to its classy restaurant with
panoramic terrace, elegance abounds.
Corso Vittoria Colonna, Ischia’s stylish
shopping street, is in close proximity.
The sweetwater outdoor pool has a bar
and solarium. Includes: Outdoor pool,
indoor thermal pool, fitness room,
Turkish steam bath, sauna, Kneipp-path,
aroma- and chromotherapy facilities,
aroma showers. The private beach has
umbrellas, sun-beds, and a small snackbar (beach and pool include towels,
robes). The main hall has Wi-Fi. There is
private parking.
Standard Garden View Room:
Recently refurbished. air-conditioned
with satellite TV, pay mini-bar, phone,
in-room safe, internet connection, bathroom with tub and/or shower, hairdryer.
La Querce is all about the view!
Tucked into a cliff with splendid vistas
of the Gulf of Naples, Vesuvius and the
Aragonese Castle, this beautifully terraced hotel is about 20 minutes walk
from the tavernas and sights of Ischia
Porto (public bus available). Anticipate
a large and inviting terrace restaurant/bar with panoramic views, two
lovely pools - one outdoor with sundeck, umbrellas and snack bar serving
light lunch, the other inside the
Wellness Centre. Includes: Outdoor
pool, indoor thermal pool, hydro-massage pool, Kneipp walking, Turkish
bath, aroma showers, gym. The
Spiaggia di Cafiero (Englishmen’s
Beach) is just 500 metres distance.
Standard Room with Sea View
Window:
All rooms are air-conditioned June to
September and have satellite TV, pay
mini-bar, phone, bathroom with tub
and/or shower, hairdryer., hairdryer
and complimentary products.
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AIR & LAND PACKAGE
• Best and lowest return airfare from Toronto to Naples (via Rome
Fiumicino) and return from Rome
• Transfer from Naples Airport to Naples Pier for hydrofoil transfer to Ischia
• Hydrofoil transfer to Naples Pier from Ischia Hotel
• Transfer from Naples Pier to Rome Hotel*
• Transfer from Rome Hotel to Rome Fiumicino Airport*
• Plus, Land Package detailed below
*Transfers included when flights are with ALBATours on Alitalia.
LAND ONLY PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION
• Ischia: 5 nights Hotel Le Querce ★★★★ or Grand Hotel Excelsior ★★★★★
• Rome: 2 nights Grand Hotel Beverly Hills ★★★★
All rooms have private bath or shower, 2 single beds or 1 double bed.
See page 12 for a description of your Rome hotel
MEALS
• Continental or buffet breakfast daily
• Five 3-course dinners at Ischia Hotel (drinks are available at an extra cost,
paid locally)
• One 3-course farewell dinner in Rome at a local restaurant
(includes 1/4 litre of wine and 1/2 litre of mineral water)
Fishing village of Sant' Angelo, Ischia
TOURS
ISCHIA 4-STAR HOTEL & ROME PACKAGE
LAND ONLY PACKAGE – 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
AIR & LAND PACKAGE – 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
SAVE $200 PER COUPLE * BOOK BY FEBRUARY 24!
Land Package commences in Rome at your hotel on Sunday.
Departure from Toronto to Rome on Saturday.
Start Date in Rome
Departure date from Toronto
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MORE INCLUSIONS:
ISCHIA 5-STAR HOTEL & ROME PACKAGE
Double Triple
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$
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LAND ONLY PACKAGE – 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
SPA & WELLNESS PROGRAM
Single
*SAVINGS: Deduct $100 per person for Tour Only / Deduct $150 per person for Air & Tour. Rate are in CDN$, per person based on double occupancy.
Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn without prior notice. Airfare in your Air & Tour package is valid for 21 days without surcharge.
Transportation taxes & surcharges add $427. Economy Class flights. See page 7 for Magnifica Class upgrade information.
Air Extensions/Flexible Returns
SEE PAGE 6
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SEE PAGE 6
Add Car Rental
SEE PAGE 8
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Dolce Vita in Tuscany
9 Day / 8 Night Specialty Coach Tour: Gastronomic Cooking and Wine Tasting
Rome, Cortona, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Florence, Siena, Castellina in Chianti, Parma,
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Like a fine wine, Tuscany has been some time in
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many in search of the artistic heritage of the
Renaissance (three of the sites included in your tour
are UNESCO protected – the historical centres of
Florence, Siena and San Gimignano). Others come to
explore the countryside, to paint, and to just “be”
amid the quiet lanes bounded by tall stone walls,
cypress trees and cream-coloured villas.
Additional
Night Options
To book additional hotel nights
before or after your coach tour,
please see our hotels on pages
12 & 13 and discuss with your
travel agent.
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Your Dolce Vita in Tuscany tour, which will take you
from Rome through Tuscany to Venice, has become
one of the most popular holidays ALBATours has
ever offered. This is no surprise to us, as we know
it offers our passengers top value from every
perspective and promises not only great fun,
wonderful sightseeing and remarkable scenery, but
also the chance to immerse yourself in local culture
and learn a good deal about Italy’s matchless food
and wine. New this year! Our upgraded cooking class
at The Querceto Wine Estate Cooking School in Siena
with Chef Laura Masini.
Chef Laura Masini
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AIR & TOUR PACKAGE
Venice
• Best and lowest airfare from Toronto to Rome (Fiumicino Airport)
returning from Venice (Marco Polo Airport) via Rome
• Transfer from Rome Airport to your hotel upon arrival*
• Transfer from Venice hotel to Venice Airport for departure*
• Plus, Tour Package detailed below
*Transfer included when flights are with ALBATours on Alitalia.
TOUR ONLY PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION
• Rome: 2 nights Grand Hotel Beverly Hills ★★★★
• Siena: 4 nights Hotel Garden ★★★★
• Venice: Hotel NH Laguna Palace-Mestre ★★★★
All rooms have private bath or shower,
2 single beds or 1 double bed.
See page 12 & 13 for descriptions of all hotels
MEALS
• Continental or buffet breakfast daily
• Seven 3-course dinners including 1/4 litre wine & 1/2 litre water
• Lunch in San Gimignano including 1/4 litre wine & 1/2 litre water
TOURS
• City tour of Rome on foot and by coach
• City tour of Florence, Siena and Venice on foot
• Wine tasting, visit of wine cellars and lunch at Fattoria San Donato
including 1/4 litre wine & 1/2 litre water
• Cooking class and dinner at the Querceto Wine Estate including
1/4 litre wine & 1/2 litre water
• Wine tasting and tasting of Parmagiano cheese and Parma Ham in
La Degustazione estate in Langhirano di Parma
• All transfers by coach, boat
MORE INCLUSIONS
• Services of English speaking guides
• Porterage of one piece of luggage per person at each hotel
• Hotel taxes, city tourist tax (where applicable), and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
Poppy field in Tuscany
• Entrance fees to museums, places of interest, optional excursions not
specified in this itinerary and all other items not expressly mentioned
GRATUITIES NOT
INCLUDED
• Tips to tour drivers, tour escort,
local guides, restaurant and hotel
staff (suggested gratuities per
person per day: Driver 3 Euros,
Escort 3 Euros)
SEE PAGES 18 & 19 FOR
FULL DOLCE VITA IN
TUSCANY ITINERARY.
San Gimignano
The Querceto Wine Estate Cooking School in Siena
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Dolce Vita in Tuscany Itinerary
9 Day / 8 Night Specialty Coach Tour: Gastronomic Cooking and Wine Tasting
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Day 1 – Friday
Rome
Upon arrival, check in
at hotel, and enjoy
afternoon at
leisure. Tonight,
a welcome dinner with music at
a local Italian
restaurant in the
ultra-trendy
Trastevere District
of central Rome.
Overnight at
Grand Hotel
Beverly Hills
★★★★ or
similar.
From Rome
Day 2 –
Saturday
Rome
After breakfast: 3hour Rome sightseeing
tour highlighting St. Peter's Basilica
(inside). From your coach, enjoy
panoramic views of Lungotevere, Isola
Tiberina, Circus Maximus, the
Colosseum, Santa Maria Maggiore,
Piazza della Republica and Via
Nazionale. Then by foot to Trevi
Fountain. Guests may return to their
hotel on the coach or continue on
their own in central Rome. Lunch,
afternoon, dinner and evening is at
leisure (why not return to the
Colosseum for a look inside amazing!). Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 – Sunday
Tuscany, Cortona, Siena
After breakfast: Transfer to Tuscany’s
picturesque Chianti area including a
short visit to Cortona. Lunch & afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight
in Siena: Hotel Garden ★★★★ or
similar.
Day 4 – Monday
Siena, San Gimignano,
Monteriggioni
After breakfast: The sights and shopping of San Gimignano, then to
Fattoria San Donato to visit their cellars and enjoy a terrific lunch & wine
tasting. Then, a visit to Monteriggioni.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 5 – Tuesday
Florence
After breakfast: A classic guided walking tour includes the Cathedral, Piazza
della Signoria and Santa Croce
Church. Lunch and afternoon in
Florence at leisure. Dinner and
overnight at hotel.
Day 6 – Wednesday
Siena & Cooking Class
After breakfast: A half-day walking
tour of Siena. Lunch at leisure and
time to shop. Then to the Chianti area
stopping in Castellina in Chianti for a
short visit, followed by a cooking
class with Chef Laura Masini at the
Querceto Wine Estate Cooking School
followed by dinner. Overnight at
hotel.
Chef Laura is famous for Tuscan
courses. Includes preparation of 4
courses then served as dinner with
house wine and water.
Day 7 – Thursday
Siena, Parma, Venice
After breakfast: You’re off to Venice
stopping along the way at the Parma
Museum in Langhirano di Parma for a
tasting of local wines, Parmigiano
cheese and Parma ham – all products
of the Emilia Romagna Region. Lunch
is at leisure. Dinner and overnight: at
Hotel NH Laguna Palace-Mestre
★★★★ or similar.
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Venice
Parma Fields
Venice at night
Isola Tiberina, Rome
Day 8 – Friday - Venice
After breakfast: A guided tour of
Venice. Via coach and private boat,
you’ll travel to Venice centre for a
3-hour tour including St. Mark’s
Square, Cathedral and Doge’s Palace
(outside). Lunch at leisure with the
afternoon to explore. This evening
enjoy a farewell dinner at centrally
located restaurant Taverna dei Dogi.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 – Saturday - Venice
After breakfast, transfer to Venice
Marco Polo Airport for your return
flight to Toronto if flying with
ALBATours on Alitalia.
TOUR ONLY PACKAGE - 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
AIR & TOUR PACKAGE - 10 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
Tour commences in Rome at your hotel on Friday.
Departure from Toronto to Rome on Thursday.
Tour commences in Rome at your hotel on Friday.
Tour Start Date in Rome
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Cradle of the Renaissance
6 Day / 5 Night Coach Tour: Semi-Escorted, Independent Touring
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Chianti
• Florence
San Gimignano •
Day 1 – Sunday
Rome
Upon arrival, you’ll transfer to your
hotel and have the balance of the day
at leisure. Tonight, a welcome dinner
at a local restaurant and an introduction to your tour escort. Overnight at
similar.
Day 2 – Monday
Rome
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San Gimignano Skyline
After breakfast, a tour of Rome including a visit to St. Peter's Basilica
(inside) and a panoramic
view from your coach
of the Colosseum,
Trevi Fountain, and the
Castle of St. Angelo.
Afternoon, dinner and
evening is at leisure (why not
return to the Colossum for an
inside look - you'll be surprised!)
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 – Tuesday
Rome to Florence
After breakfast, you’ll depart for
Florence, ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’,
across some of Italy’s most beautiful
regions including Lazio, Umbria and
Tuscany before arriving in Florence at
approximately noon. In the early
afternoon a local guide will introduce
you to Giotto’s Bell Tower, Piazza
Della Signoria, and many other timeless Florence highlights. Dinner and
overnight at Hotel NH Anglo
American ★★★★ or similar.
Day 4 – Wednesday
Florence to Siena, San
Gimignano & Chianti
After breakfast, You’ll meet your driver and head off on a full day guided
tour. Crossing the rolling hills and
vineyards of Chanti you’ll arrive at the
medieval hill town of San Gimignano,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
famous for its multi-towers, incredible
landscape views and world-famous
white wine, Vernaccia. Time for shopping at leisure. Then on to spectacular
Siena where lunch at leisure is followed by a city tour: the marvelous
gothic Cathedral, the Torre del
Mangia, the Duomo (outside), and the
Piazza del Campo, site of the "Palio
de Siena", a horse race between various city districts dated to 1656. Return
to Florence for dinner and evening at
leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 – Thurday
Florence
After breakfast your entire day and
evening is free to explore the splendid city of Florence, bursting with art
and monuments to Italy’s multi-eras
and civilizations. Fabulous shopping,
the Uffizi Gallery, gorgeous restaurants, the Ponte Vecchio for gold and
leather! Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 – Friday
Florence to Rome
Following breakfast, all services come
to a close for both Tour Only guests
and Air & Tour Package guests. The
transfer from your hotel to the Santa
Maria Novella Railway Station to board
the Eurostar to Rome's Termini Rail
Station is included. Transfers to Rome
Fiumicino Airport are not included.
Air & Tour Package Guests:
Your airfare is valid for a total of 21
days without surcharge. If you plan
to extend your stay in Italy, please
speak to your travel agent before
departure from Toronto regarding
hotel accommodation, car rentals, and
your return ALBATours operating
flight.
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AIR & TOUR PACKAGE
• Best and lowest return airfare from Toronto to Rome (Fiumicino
Airport)
• Transfer from Florence hotel to Santa Maria Novella Rail Station
• Reserved second-class rail ticket from Florence to Rome’s Termini
Rail Station
*These transfers included when flights are with ALBATours on Alitalia
TOUR ONLY PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION
• 5 nights accommodation in a four star hotel (all rooms have private bath
or shower, as well as 2 singles or 1 double bed)
See page 12 & 13 for descriptions of all hotels
TRANSPORTATION
• Touring by deluxe air-conditioned coach
• Eurostar rail transfer from Florence to Rome
MEALS
Siena
• Continental breakfast daily
• Two 3-course dinners (includes 1/4 litre of wine and 1/2 litre of
mineral water)
TOURS
• City tour of Rome on foot and by coach
• City tour of Florence on foot
• City tour of Siena on foot
• Visit to San Gimignano
MORE INCLUSIONS
• Services of a professional English-speaking escort and English-speaking
local guides (day 1-day 3)
• Porterage of one piece of luggage per person at every hotel
• Hotel taxes, city tourist tax (where applicable), and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
• Entrance fees to museums, places of interest, optional excursions not
specified in this itinerary and all other items not expressly mentioned
• Tips to local guides, restaurant and hotel staff
• Tips to tour drivers, tour escort (suggested gratuities per person per day:
Driver 3 Euros, Escort 3 Euros)
The Colosseum in Rome
Tour commences in Rome at your hotel on Sunday.
Double Triple
Apr 15, 29, Jun 3, 10, 17
May 6, 13, 20, 27
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Aug 26
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Oct 7
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Artistic Italy
8 Day / 7 Night Coach Tour
Rome, Florence, Stresa/Baveno/Lake Maggiore, Lugano (Switzerland), Verona, Venice
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Day 1 Sunday
Rome
Rome
Upon
arrival, you’ll
transfer to your
hotel and have
the balance of the
day at leisure.
Tonight a welcome
dinner at a local restaurant and an introduction
to your tour escort. Overnight Grand
Hotel Beverly Hills ★★★★ or similar.
Day 2 – Monday
Rome
Additional
Night Options
travel agent.
22
After breakfast your city tour begins
featuring St. Peter's Basilica (inside)
and a panoramic view of classic sites
from your coach including the
Colosseum, Castle of St. Angelo and
Trevi Fountain. Afternoon, evening
and dinner is at leisure. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 3 – Tuesday
Rome to Florence
crossing some of Italy’s most
beautiful regions, including Lazio,
Umbria and Tuscany, before arriving
in Florence at approximately noon. In
the early afternoon, a local guide will
introduce you to Giotto’s Bell Tower,
Piazza Della Signoria, and many other
timeless highlights. Dinner & overnight:
Hotel NH Anglo American ★★★★ or
similar.
Day 4 – Wednesday
Florence to
After breakfast, depart for the
Piedmont region continuing to
Stresa/Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore,
where you’ll spend two nights. Lake
Maggiore is one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes known for its splendid climate and sightseeing. Dinner &
overnight: Grand Hotel Bristol/Hotel
Dino ★★★★ or similar.
Day 5 – Thursday
Stresa/Baveno/Lake Maggiore/
Excursion to Lugano,
Switzerland
Breakfast is followed by a day-long
excursion into the Alps and
Switzerland. Skirting Lake Maggiore,
you’ll pass Pallanza, Intra and Ghiffa
before reaching Lugano where you
can enjoy leisure time for lunch,
shopping the elegant boutiques of Via
Nassa, or walking by the magnificent
Civic Park. Return to Stresa/Baveno
later in the afternoon. Dinner &
overnight at hotel.
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AIR & TOUR
PACKAGE
e
Verona
Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
• Best and lowest airfare from
Toronto to Rome (Fiumicino
Airport), returning from Venice
(Marco Polo Airport) via Rome
• Transfer from Rome Fiumicino
Airport to your hotel upon
arrival*
• Transfer from Venice hotel to
Venice Airport for departure*
• Plus, Tour Package detailed
below
*Transfer included when flights
are with ALBATours on Alitalia.
TOUR ONLY
PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION
• 7 nights accommodation in a four
star hotel (all rooms have private
bath or shower, as well as 2 singles
or 1 double bed)
See page 12 & 13 for descriptions of
all hotels
TRANSPORTATION
• Touring by deluxe air-conditioned
coach
• Transfer by private boat in Venice
Florence
Day 6 – Friday
Stresa/Baveno to Verona &
Venice
Breakfast is followed by departure
for Verona, one of Italy’s most fascinating cities featuring a wide array of
monuments and historic buildings,
such as Romeo and Juliet’s traditional
balcony and the Roman Theatre.
Depart for Venice, boasting an
incredible number of churches, piazzas, historical buildings, canals,
restaurants & shops. Dinner &
overnight: Hotel Delfino-Mestre
and many other highlights, concluding
at a glass factory. The afternoon is free
for an optional visit to Murano and
Burano, or to explore on your own.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 – Saturday
Venice
Day 8 – Sunday
Venice
After breakfast, you’ll take a private
boat across the Giudecca Canal to
Piazza San Marco to meet a local
expert for a guided walking tour of
the city, taking in the Palace of the
Doges (outside), the Bridge of Sighs
After an early breakfast, transfer to
Venice Marco Polo Airport for your
return flight to Toronto if flying with
Double Triple
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MEALS
• Five 3-course dinners (includes 1/4
litre of wine & 1/2 litre of mineral
water)
TOURS
• City tour of Rome on foot and
by coach
• Excursion to Lugano by coach
• City tour of Venice on foot
MORE INCLUSIONS
• Services of professional Englishspeaking escort throughout tour
• Dedicated English-speaking local
guides
per person at every hotel
• Hotel taxes, city tourist tax (where
applicable), and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
other items not expressly
mentioned
• Tips to local guides, restaurant and
hotel staff
• Tips to tour drivers, tour escort
(suggested gratuities per person
per day: Driver 3 Euros, Escort
3 Euros)
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Best of Italy
Rome, Florence, Stresa/Baveno/Lake Maggiore, Lugano (Switzerland), Verona, Venice, Siena,
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Siena •
• Assisi
•
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Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
Day 1 – Sunday
Rome
Day 3 – Tuesday
Rome to Florence
Upon arrival, you’ll transfer to your
hotel. Enjoy lunch and the afternoon at
leisure. Tonight a welcome dinner at a
local restaurant and an introduction to
your tour escort. Overnight: Grand
crossing some of Italy’s most
beautiful regions, including Lazio,
Umbria and Tuscany, before arriving in
Florence at approximately noon. In the
early afternoon, a local guide will
introduce you to Giotto’s Bell Tower,
Piazza Della Signoria, and many other
timeless highlights. Dinner & overnight:
Hotel NH Anglo American ★★★★ or
similar.
Day 2 – Monday
Rome
and dinner is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 – Wednesday
Florence to Stresa/Baveno/
Lake Maggiore
After breakfast, depart for the Piedmont
region continuing to Stresa/Baveno,
two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake
Maggiore, where you’ll spend two
nights. Lake Maggiore is one of Italy’s
most beautiful lakes known for its
splendid climate and sightseeing.
Dinner & overnight: Grand Hotel
Bristol/Hotel Dino ★★★★ or similar.
Assisi, R
, Siena,
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AIR & TOUR
PACKAGE
Assisi, Rome
Day 5 – Thursday
Stresa/Baveno/Lake
Maggiore/Excursion to
Lugano, Switzerland
you’ll pass Pallanza, Intra and
Ghiffa before reaching Lugano
where you can enjoy leisure time
for lunch, shopping the elegant
boutiques of Via Nassa, or walking
by the magnificent Civic Park.
Return to Stresa/Baveno later in the
afternoon. Dinner & overnight at
hotel.
Day 6 – Friday
Stresa/Baveno to Verona
& Venice
Breakfast is followed by departure
for Verona, one of Italy’s most fascinating cities featuring a wide array
of monuments and historic
buildings, such as Romeo and
Juliet’s traditional balcony and the
Roman Theatre. Depart for Venice,
boasting an incredible number of
churches, piazzas, historical buildings, canals, restaurants & shops.
Dinner & overnight: Hotel DelfinoMestre ★★★★ or similar.
Day 7 – Saturday
Venice
Venice
and many other highlights, concluding at a glass factory. The afternoon
is free for an optional visit to
Murano and Burano, or to explore
on your own. Dinner at leisure &
overnight at hotel.
Day 8 – Sunday
Venice to Siena
Day 9 – Monday
Siena to Assisi & Rome
MEALS
After breakfast, depart for Assisi,
world famous home to St. Francis.
You'll visit the Basilica to see
Giotto's paintings and enjoy a
panoramic view of the medieval
city. Next, you're off to Rome.
Dinner is at leisure. Overnight:
similar.
TOURS
Day 10 – Tuesday
Rome
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or 1 double bed)
all hotels
TRANSPORTATION
coach
• Six 3-course dinners (includes 1/4
water)
by coach
• An escorted walk through Siena
MORE INCLUSIONS
After breakfast you’ll be transferred
to Rome Fiumicino Airport where
you’ll board your return flight to
Toronto if flying with ALBATours on
Alitalia.
$
TOUR ONLY
PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION
Double Triple
Tuscany region and Siena, a stunning city of art and history. Lunch at
leisure is followed by a walk
through Siena to see the marvelous
gothic Cathedral, the Torre del
Mangia, the Duomo (outside), and
the Piazza del Campo, site of the
"Palio de Siena", a horse race
between various city districts dated
to 1656. Dinner and overnight: Hotel
NH Excelsior ★★★★ or similar.
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• Best and lowest return airfare
from Toronto to Rome (Fiumicino
Airport)
• Transfer from Rome Airport to
your hotel upon arrival*
• Transfer from Rome Hotel to
Rome Airport for departure*
below
guides
NOT INCLUDED
other items not expressly mentioned
hotel staff
3 Euros)
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Grand Tour of Italy
Rome, Florence, Stresa/Baveno/Lake Maggiore, Lugano (Switzerland), Verona, Venice,
Siena, Assisi, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Montecassino, Roman Countryside
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Torre del Mangia, Siena
Day 1 - Sunday
Rome
Upon arrival, you’ll check into your
hotel. Enjoy lunch and the afternoon
at leisure. Tonight a welcome dinner
at a local restaurant and an introduction to your tour escort. Overnight at
similar.
Day 2 – Monday
Rome
Lugano, Switzerland
•
Verona •
• Venice
After breakfast your city tour
begins featuring St. Peter's Basilica
(inside) and a panoramic view of
classic sites from your coach
• Florence
including the Colosseum, Castle of
Siena •
St. Angelo and Trevi Fountain.
• Assisi
Afternoon, evening and
dinner is at
Rome
•
• Roman Countryside
leisure.
Montecassino •
Overnight
Naples • • Pompeii
at hotel.
• Sorrento
Capri •
N
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Day 3 –
Tuesday
Rome to
Florence
After breakfast, you’ll
depart for Florence,
‘Cradle of the
Renaissance’, across some of Italy’s
most beautiful regions, including
Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany before
arriving in Florence at approximately
noon. In the early afternoon, a local
guide will introduce you to Giotto’s
Bell Tower, Piazza Della Signoria, and
many other timeless highlights.
Dinner & overnight at Hotel NH
Anglo American ★★★★ or similar.
Day 4 – Wednesday
Florence to
Piedmont region continuing to
Stresa/Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore,
where you’ll spend two nights. Lake
Maggiore is one of Italy’s most beautiful known for its splendid climate and
historical sites. Dinner & overnight:
Grand Hotel Bristol/Hotel Dino
Day 5 – Thursday
Stresa/Baveno/Lake Maggiore/
Excursion to Lugano,
Switzerland
you’ll pass Pallanza, Intra and Ghiffa
before reaching Lugano where you
can enjoy leisure time for lunch,
shopping the elegant boutiques of Via
Nassa, or walking by the magnificent
Civic Park. You’ll return to
Stresa/Baveno later in the afternoon.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 6 – Friday
Stresa/Baveno to Verona &
Venice
Breakfast is followed by departure for
Verona, one of Italy’s most fascinating
cities featuring a wide array of monuments and historic buildings, such as
Romeo and Juliet’s traditional balcony
and the Roman Theatre. Depart for
Venice, boasting an incredible number
of churches, piazzas, restaurants,
canals and shops. Dinner & overnight:
Hotel Delfino-Mestre ★★★★
or similar.
Day 7 – Saturday
Venice
and many other highlights, concluding
at a glass factory. The afternoon is
free for an optional visit to Murano
and Burano, or to explore on your
own. Dinner at leisure and overnight
at hotel.
Day 8 – Sunday
Venice to Siena
After breakfast, depart for the Tuscany
region and Siena, a stunning city of
art and history. Lunch at leisure is followed by a walk through Siena to see
the marvelous gothic Cathedral, the
Torre del Mangia, the Duomo (outside), and the Piazza del Campo, site
of the "Palio de Siena", a horse race
between various city districts dated to
1656. Dinner & overnight: Hotel NH
Excelsior ★★★★ or similar.
(Castel
,
tryside
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AIR & TOUR PACKAGE
• Best and lowest return airfare from Toronto to Rome (Fiumicino Airport)
• Transfer from Roman Countryside to Rome Airport for departure*
(Castelli Romani), Rome
*Transfer included when flights are with ALBATours on Alitalia.
TOUR ONLY
PACKAGE
Day 13 – Friday
Sorrento, Montecassino,
Roman Countryside
(Castelli Romani)
After breakfast, you’ll head toward
the Roman Countryside and the
lovely small villages south of Rome
(Castelli Romani). There’s a stop at
Montecassino, the largest WWII
cemetery in Italy, containing over
4,200 grave markers, including those
of 855 Canadian soldiers. Dinner &
overnight at Hotel Villa Vecchia
Marina Grande, Sorrento, Italy
Day 9 – Monday
Siena to Assisi & Rome
After breakfast, depart for Assisi,
world famous home of St. Francis.
You'll visit the Basilica to see Giotto's
paintings and enjoy a panoramic
view of the medieval city. Next,
you're off to Rome. Dinner is at
leisure. Overnight: Grand Hotel
Beverly Hills ★★★★ or similar.
Day 10 – Tuesday
Rome to Naples, Pompeii
& Sorrento
After breakfast, depart for Naples. A
short drive across this famous city,
known as the capital of the
‘Kingdom of Two Sicilies,’ introduces
you to Mergellina, Lungomare
Caracciolo, Castel Dell’Ovo and il
Maschio Angioino. Next, to Pompeii
for a guided afternoon tour of the
archaeological excavations of this
Roman city, destroyed and buried by
the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79
AD and rediscovered at the end of
the 16th century. Then to Sorrento.
Dinner & overnight: Hotel Conca
Park ★★★★ or similar.
Day 11 – Wednesday
Sorrento, Capri, Sorrento
After breakfast, transfer to the ferry
and cross to the Isle of Capri famous
since Roman times and favourite vacation spot of the Emperor Tiberius.
Arrive at the port of Marina Grande
and take the mini-bus or funicular to
Piazzetta. Lunch is included and
there’s leisure time to explore. Return
to Sorrento in the afternoon. Dinner &
overnight at hotel.
Day 12 – Thursday
Sorrento
Breakfast at the hotel, then the day,
dinner and evening at leisure in
Sorrento. Perhaps you’ll take an
optional tour of the Amalfi Coast
today? Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 – Saturday
Roman Countryside
(Castelli Romani)
A day amid the small villages known
as Castelli, popular vacation spots for
both Italians and visitors for the
landscape, art, local cuisine and
good wine! First Castelgandolfo and
its palace (summer residence of the
Pope), and Lake Albano and Lake
Nemi. Next, Grottaferrata and a visit
to the Abbey. Wineries follow with
wine tastings accompanied by
cheese and cold meats. Dinner &
overnight at hotel.
Day 15 – Sunday
Roman Countryside to
Rome Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport for your
Double Triple
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or 1 double bed)
all hotels
TRANSPORTATION
coach
• Ferry crossing Sorrento/Capri/Sorrento
MEALS
INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION
• Ten 3-course dinners (includes 1/4
water)
• Lunch in Capri
• Wine tasting with light lunch in
Roman Countryside
TOURS
• City tour of Rome on foot and by
coach
• An escorted walk through Siena
• Guided tour of the Pompeii
excavations on foot
• Visit the Isle of Capri by ferry, on
foot and by mini-bus or funicular
MORE INCLUSIONS
guides
NOT INCLUDED
• Entrance fees to museums, places of
interest, optional excursions not
hotel staff
3 Euros)
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Italy South
8 Day / 7 Night Tour
Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Isle of Capri, Montecassino, Roman Countryside (Castelli
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Upon arrival, check into
your hotel. Enjoy lunch and
the afternoon at leisure. Tonight
a welcome dinner at a local
restaurant and an introduction to
your tour escort. Overnight: Grand
Day 2 – Monday
Rome
and dinner is at leisure. Overnight at
hotel.
of the 16th century. Then to Sorrento.
Dinner & overnight: Hotel Conca Park
Day 3 – Tuesday
Rome to Naples, Pompeii &
Sorrento
Day 4 – Wednesday
Sorrento, Capri, Sorrento
After breakfast, we depart for Naples.
A short drive across this famous city
introduces us to Mergellina,
Lungomare Caracciolo, Castel
Dell’Ovo and il Maschio Angioino.
Next, Pompeii, for a guided afternoon
tour of the archaeological excavations
of this Roman city, destroyed and
buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
in 79 AD and rediscovered at the end
After breakfast, transfer to the port for
the ferry crossing to Capri, an island
famous even in Roman times and the
favourite vacation spot of Emperor
Tiberius. Upon arrival, hop on the
mini-bus or funicular to La Piazzetta.
Lunch is at a local restaurant and
there’s leisure time to explore. Return
to Sorrento in the afternoon. Dinner &
overnight at hotel.
Roman
Castelli
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AIR & TOUR
PACKAGE
Romani), Rome
Day 6 – Friday
Sorrento, Montecassino,
Roman Countryside
(Castelli Romani)
Naples
After breakfast you’ll head toward
the Roman Countryside and the
lovely small villages south of Rome
known as Castelli Romani. There’s a
stop at Montecassino, the largest
WWII cemetery in Italy, containing
over 4,200 grave markers, including
those of 855 Canadian soldiers.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Villa
Vecchia ★★★★ or similar.
TOUR ONLY
PACKAGE
Day 7 – Saturday
Roman Countryside
(Castelli Romani)
or 1 double bed)
all hotels
A day amid the small villages of the
Roman Countryside. Known as
Castelli, the villages are popular holiday resorts enjoyed by both Italians
and visitors for the landscape, art,
local cuisine and good wine! You’ll
visit Castelgandolfo and its palace
(the summer residence of the Pope)
and Lake Albano and Lake Nemi.
Next, Grottaferrata and a visit to the
Abbey. You’ll also enjoy wineries
where wine tastings are accompanied by cheeses and cold meats.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 5 – Thursday
Sorrento
After breakfast, a wonderful day and
evening at leisure to enjoy lunch,
dinner and sightseeing at your own
speed. Overnight at hotel.
Double Triple
Apr 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 17
Jun 24
Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
Sep 2, 9, 16
Sep 23, 30
Oct 7, 14
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1249
$
1299
$
1399
$
1349
$
1299
$
1249
$
Single
1599
$
1649
$
1699
$
1799
$
1749
$
1699
$
1649
$
Double Triple
Apr 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Jun 2, 9, 16
Jun 23
Jun 30, Jul 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25
Sep 1, 8, 15
Sep 22, 29
Oct 6
Oct 13
1749
$
1799
$
1849
$
2099
$
2249
$
2049
$
1999
$
1949
$
1899
$
1699
$
1749
$
1799
$
2049
$
2199
$
1999
$
1949
$
1899
$
1849
$
Single
2099
$
2149
$
2199
$
2449
$
2599
$
2399
$
2349
$
2299
$
2249
$
SEE PAGE 6
TRANSPORTATION
motorcoach
• Ferry crossing Sorrento/Capri/Sorrento
MEALS
• Five 3-course dinners (includes 1/4
water)
• Lunch in Capri
• Wine tasting and light lunch in
Roman Countryside
by coach
• Guided tour of the Pompeii
excavations on foot
• Visit the Isle of Capri by ferry, on
foot and by mini-bus or funicular
MORE INCLUSIONS
INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION
TOURS
Day 8 – Sunday
Roman Countryside to
Rome Airport
Pompeii
from Toronto to Rome
(Fiumicino Airport)
• Transfer from Roman Countryside
to Rome Airport for departure*
below
guides
NOT INCLUDED
• Entrance fees to museums, places of
interest, optional excursions not
hotel staff
3 Euros)
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Once the resort of choice for European and British
aristocracy, Sorrento today is a many-splendoured tourist
haven with bewitching terraces, shops, and cafés where
the fragrance of delicious cappuccino wafts on the air.
During your mellow days on the coast, consider a tour to
the enchanting Isle of Capri and/or the little towns of the
Amalfi Coast: Ravello presents spectacular vistas of the
Bay of Salerno and two lovely gardens; Positano, where a
cascade of houses clings dramatically to the hillside
around its lovely blue, green bay (quite too beautiful to
miss) and Amalfi, where the historical Cathedral of St.
Andrew and its 11th century bronze doors from
Constantinople reside.
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AIR & TOUR
PACKAGE
Day 4 & 5 – Wednesday &
Thursday
Sorrento
Enjoy two glorious days at leisure in
Sorrento. Perhaps some shopping, or
one of the optional tours available
suits you, or you can just relax and
enjoy the ambience of the hotel.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel
both nights.
Day 2 – Monday
Rome
After breakfast you’ll meet your driver and depart on a morning city tour
of Rome featuring St. Peter's Basilica
(inside) and a panoramic view of
classic sites from your coach including the Colosseum, Castle of St.
Angelo and Trevi Fountain. Your
afternoon, evening and dinner are at
leisure – the perfect opportunity to
enjoy the shops, restaurants and
piazzas of the Eternal City.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 – Tuesday
Rome to Naples, Pompeii &
Sorrento
After breakfast, depart for Naples. A
short drive across this famous city,
known as the capital of the
'Kingdom of Two Sicilies', introduces
you to Mergellina, Lungomare,
Caracciolo, Castel Dell'Ovo and il
Maschio Angioino. Next, to Pompeii
for a guided afternoon tour of the
archaeological excavations of this
Roman city, destroyed and buried by
the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD
and rediscovered at the end of the
16th century. Then to Sorrento.
Dinner & overnight at Grand Hotel
Flora ★★★★ or similar
Day 1 – Sunday
Rome
Upon arrival you’ll transfer to your
hotel and have the balance of the
day and evening at leisure.
Overnight at Grand Hotel Beverly
Hills ★★★★ or similar.
Day 6 – Friday
Sorrento to Rome City Centre
After breakfast, meet your driver and
transfer to Rome City Centre. Upon
arrival, services come to a close for
both Tour Only guests and Air & Tour
Package guests. Transfers to Rome
Fiumicino Airport are not included.
Air & Tour Package Guests:
Your airfare is valid for a total of 21
days without surcharge. If you plan
to extend your stay in Italy, please
speak to your travel agent before
departure from Toronto regarding
hotel accommodation, car rentals,
and your return ALBATours
operating flight.
from Toronto to Rome (Fiumicino
Airport)
• Transfer from Sorrento hotel to
Rome City Centre
below
TOUR ONLY
PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION
bath or shower as well as 2 singles
or 1 double bed)
all hotels
TRANSPORTATION
coach
MEALS
• Three 3-course dinners (Includes
1/4 litre of wine and 1/2 litre of
mineral water)
TOURS
by coach
MORE INCLUSIONS
Amalfi Coast
• Services of a professional Englishspeaking escort and English-speaking local guides (day 1-day 3)
NOT INCLUDED
Double Triple
Apr 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24, Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, Sep 2, 16, 23, 30
Oct 7
1049
1099
$
1149
$
1149
$
1099
$
$
999
1049
$
1099
$
1099
$
1049
$
$
Single
1399
1449
$
1499
$
1499
$
1449
$
$
Double Triple
Apr 28
May 5, 12
May 19, 26
Jun 2, 9, 16, 23
Jun 30, Jul 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18
Aug 25
Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct 6
1549
1599
$
1649
$
1799
$
1949
$
1849
$
1799
$
1749
1499
1549
$
1599
$
1749
$
1899
$
1799
$
1749
$
1699
$
$
$
$
Single
1899
1949
1999
$
2149
$
2299
$
2199
$
2149
$
2099
$
$
$
SEE PAGE 6
other items not expressly
mentioned
hotel staff
3 Euros)
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1:14 PM
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Thomas Cook Travel Insurance is underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife Financial) and First North American Insurance Company (FNA) a wholly
owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial. *Based on a single traveller under the age of 26. Includes as many 18-day trips as you would like for a one year period and it includes
emergency medical, trip cancellation/interruption, accident and baggage coverage. Price shown is correct at timeof printing and is subject to change without notice.
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MEDITERRANEAN
CRUISING
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WITH
January to October 2012
Venice
Sunquest (ALBATours’ sister company) offers a superb
line-up of cruises onboard the ships of MSC Cruises, a
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Dubrovnik
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from morning mist, islands trimmed by golden beach resplendent in turquoise sea, and
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May to October 2012
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Roundtrip Rome
MSC Fantasia - 15 Days/13 Nights
Roundtrip Rome
MSC Magnifica
18 Days/16 Nights – European Discovery
Venice to Kiel, Germany
Includes: 11 Night Cruise,
2 Nights in Rome
$2799-$3399 p.p + $597 tax/fees.
Rome; 2 Days at Sea, Alexandria (Cairo, Egypt),
Limmasol (Cyprus), Haifa (Israel), Day at Sea,
Katakolon (Olympia, Greece), Day at Sea; Genoa,
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Includes: 11 Night Cruise, 2 Nights Rome
$2299-$3049 p.p + $597 tax/fees.
Rome: Genoa, Barcelona, Day at Sea,
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MSC Magnifica - 13 Days/11 Nights
Roundtrip Venice
Includes: 9 Night Cruise, 2 Nights Venice
$2249-$2749 p.p + $597 tax/fees.
Venice: Bari, Day at Sea, Rhodes, Haifa, Piraeus
(Athens), Day at Sea.
MSC Magnifica - 14 Days/12 Nights
Rome to Venice
2 Nights in Rome, 1 Night in Venice
$2599-$3099 p.p + $597 tax/fees.
Venice: Bari, Day at Sea, Rhodes, Haifa, Piraeus
(Athens), Day at Sea.
2 Nights Berlin, 2 Nights Rome
$3399-$3999 p.p + $645 tax/fees.
Venice, Bari, Day at Sea, La Goulette (Tunis,
Tunisia), Day at Sea, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Vigo
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Day at Sea, Copenhagen, Kiel (Germany)
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Roundtrip Venice
1 Day in Venice, 2 Nights Rome
$2949-$3649 p.p + $597 tax/fees.
Venice; Bari, Day at Sea, Piraeus (Athens), Day at
Sea, Odessa & Yalta (Ukraine), Istanbul, Day at
sea, Katakolon (Olympia, Greece), Dubrovnik,
Venice
Transportation Taxes include air, surcharges, port taxes &
security fees. Prices are per person based on double
occupancy.
SUMMER MEDITERRANEAN
March to October 2012
7 Night Eastern and Western Mediterranean cruises
including air, cruise, applicable transfers (with or without
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Terms & Conditions
For purposes of these Terms & Conditions the
words “you,” “your,” “passenger” and “cardholder” refer to each person who books or
otherwise purchases or receives goods and
services arranged through ALBATours. The
words “ALBATours,” “our” and “we” refer to
Thomas Cook Canada Inc., its parents,
subsidiaries, affiliates and agents.
ALBATours makes arrangements with suppliers
who provide travel services such as air travel,
cruises, hotels, buses, sightseeing, car rental or
other activities included in your booking. The
travel services are subject to the conditions
imposed by these suppliers, and their
liability may, in turn, be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage and international
conventions and arrangements. ALBATours
does not own, manage, operate, or control
any vehicle, hotel, resort, cruise ship, restaurant, or other supplier of services, and is not
responsible for their acts or omissions.
Please read and ensure you understand these Terms &
Conditions before booking your vacation. When you book or
otherwise receive services through ALBATours, you are accepting
and agreeing to the Terms & Conditions listed on these pages.
How To Make A Booking: Simply call or visit your travel
agent and they will contact ALBATours for reservations.
Payment Requirements: Where a vacation is booked
45 days or less before the departure date – full payment is
due immediately. Otherwise, a non-refundable deposit plus
applicable insurance is due immediately on booking and the
balance or final payment is due no less than 45 days prior
to departure date.
The deposit is due at the time of booking and is non-refundable. ALBATours reserves the right to cancel a booking where
any payment is not received within 5 days of its due date.
Deposit Requirements (Per Person):
Air Only - Alitalia .................................................$250
Packages & Coach Tours.....................................$250
Car Rentals...................................................$50-$250
Hotel Only .....................................................Full Price
Credit Cards: When a credit card is used to confirm
and pay for a booking, you, the passenger, and/or the
cardholder give consent to ALBATours for the card’s use.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel your booking, you
must notify your travel agent immediately. Cancellation
charges are calculated based on the date that ALBATours
receives notice of cancellation.
Cancellation charges:
45 days or more prior to departure date
Full deposit
44 days to 21 days prior to departure date
50% of total price**
20 days prior to departure date to any time
including on and after departure date
100% of total price**
Changes to a Booking: (prior to departure)*
Air only and/or air and tour booking: Changes to a
confirmed booking can be made prior to departure and
will be subject to the following charges dependent on the
nature of the change and when the change is made.
Changes that include a passenger name correction,
passenger letter correction, or passenger title change, will
be charged as follows:
20 days to 7 days prior to departure:
$50 per person plus GST/HST.
6 days or less prior to departure: 100% of the total cost
of the airfare including GST/HST.
*Changes that include a date or destination change will
be charged in addition to any difference in fare as follows:
21 days or more prior to departure:
of the airfare or package
Changes to a Booking (while in Italy)*
Air only and/or air and tour booking: Changes to a
confirmed booking can be made prior to departure and
will be subject to the following charges (in addition to
any difference in fare) dependent on when the change is
made.
Changes that include a date or departure location change
will be charged as follows:
21 days or more prior to departure:
20 days to 7 days prior to departure:
of the airfare or package and must pay a full one-way
airfare.
*Charges will apply to any change in a customer
reservation, provided the airseat is available and the
change is permitted. Specifically, should the nature of
the change affect airseat revenue, or create a flight
imbalance, the change cannot be permitted, resulting in
a 100% cancellation penalty.
Changes to a Booking:
Tour only and/or pre-post hotel accommodation:
Changes to a confirmed booking can only be made prior
to 45 days before departure. An administration fee of
$25 per person plus GST/HST will be charged for each
change. You will also be responsible for any price increase
on goods or services from the original reservation date to
the date of change. No price adjustment shall be made if
the price for such goods and services has
decreased. If a change is made to the room occupancy,
including the addition to or reduction of the number of
occupants, you will be responsible for any resulting
increase in price. Name change requests may be denied
due to hotel policy and conditions.
Requests for changes less than 45 days prior to departure
will not be accepted and will make the booking subject to
full cancellation charges. Name changes or name corrections within this period will be treated as a
cancellation and rebooking.
** Total price is all money due and/or paid to ALBATours.
Group Bookings: Please note that cancellation
Car Booking Changes: Please see our separate
ALBATours/AVIS Italy car pamphlet or visit www.albatours.com
charges and change fees for groups may differ from those above
and will be in accordance with the group contract terms and
conditions.
The cancellation charge compensates ALBATours for damages arising from cancellation, including, among other
things, pre-payment made on booking of travel and other
services and administration costs involved in processing a
cancellation. By booking a vacation you agree that the
cancellation charge is a genuine estimate of damages to
ALBATours of any cancellation and is not a penalty.
ALBATours may arrange for the resale of any holidays you
cancel without refund to you.
Special Requests: ALBATours cannot guarantee specific requests such as room location, adjoining rooms,
bed preference, in-flight or coach tour meal requirements, sky cots, etc. On board dining requests for a
given table size, or early or late seating will be accepted at the time of booking. While ALBATours will
attempt to advise service providers of such requests, it
cannot be held responsible if such requests cannot be
fulfilled or if local surcharges are applied.
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and cannot be exchanged for other flights or
Dietary Needs: Special dietary requests for vegetarideparture times.
an, diabetic, low-fat, low-sodium, or low-cholesterol diets
can be arranged at the time you make your cruise reserva- 4) If an e-ticket is lost in destination, there will be a
tion. As MSC Cruises requires the details of your request
$25.00 administration fee charged for a replacement.
not later than 14 days prior to your sailing date, please
Please contact your local ALBATours representative.
ask your travel agent to inform ALBATours of your requireFlights
and Carriers: All flight times, flight
ments at the time of booking.
itineraries, carriers and aircraft types are subChildren: Unless otherwise stated, children’s prices are ject to change with or without notice. The carriers
restricted to those 2-11 years of age at the time of depar- and ALBATours also reserve the right to add en route
ture and only when sharing a room with 2 full paying
stops. It is recommended that you contact the airline
adults.
within 24 hours of departure to confirm your departure
time. It is also recommended that you arrive at the airUnaccompanied Minors: Alitalia charges a
port 3 to 4 hours prior to departure to allow sufficient
surcharge when booking an unaccompanied minor
(UNMR). UNMR are considered to be children 5-14 years time for check-in and security clearance. Airline cut-off
times vary between 45 and 60 minutes. Please check
(passengers who have not reached their 15th birthday)
with the airline directly. You agree that ALBATours cannot
travelling alone without an adult/parent/ guardian on
be held responsible or liable if you miss your flight or are
direct (non-stop) flights. Children 5-14 years travelling
denied boarding. If you book air only, you must provide
with a person 15-18 years will still be considered an
UNMR. UNMR pays full adult fare plus an additional sur- your contact number at your destination to your travel
agent and the local ALBATours representative so you may
charge per segment each way/ or one way for
be advised of any changes to your return flight. Failure to
Transatlantic/Intercontinental flights. Exact surcharge
amount and booking procedure was not available at pub- do so may result in you missing your flight and you
agree that ALBATours cannot be held responsible or liable
lication date. Please see your travel agent.
for any resulting expenses. Carriage and service perInfants: Passengers under the age of 2 for the duration formed and tickets issued are subject to the terms
of the holiday are considered infants (1 infant per adult
referred to on such tickets, the rules relating to liability
allowed). Infants pay 10% of the adult fare plus applica- by the Warsaw Convention (as amended), The Athens
ble taxes and fees. A reservation is required for each
Convention, The London Convention and The Montreal
infant. Please note that infants are not assigned a seat. If Convention and these Terms & Conditions. ALBATours
an infant turns 2 years of age during the vacation, an air- makes arrangements with Alitalia. Air transportation
line ticket must be purchased for his or her travel to and complaints are solely the responsibility of the airline confrom the destination.
cerned. You agree that ALBATours cannot be held
Customs & Immigration: Customs and/or immigra- responsible or liable for expenses, lost wages or missed
tion officials can deny a person entry into their country at vacation time due to flight time changes and/or delays.
their own discretion. A previous criminal record could be Baggage: On Alitalia, each Economy passenger is
an obstacle in international travel. ALBATours cannot be
entitled to 1 piece of standard-sized checked lugheld responsible for denied entry under any circumstances. gage - not to exceed 23kg. Each Magnifica Class
Documentation: It is solely your responsibility to
obtain, at your own expense, all the documentation
required by relevant government authorities for the purpose of your holiday. Required documentation may vary
depending on citizenship status. Special documentation
may be required for minors travelling alone; for children
who have a different surname than the adults who
accompany them; or for single parents travelling with
children. Prior to departure, you should check with your
travel agent and/or the relevant consulate and the
cruise line about what documentation is required. A
valid passport is required. For information on the
Canadian Government Passenger Protect program,
please visit www.passengerprotect.gc.ca. Landed immigrants without Canadian citizenship or a Permanent
Resident Card may be denied boarding upon return to
Canada. In the event that a passenger does not possess
the documentation required by the cruise line, airline or
government authorities for each port of call, passage or
entry to the destination may be refused. If passage or
entry is refused, ALBATours will not be held liable and
will not issue any refunds.
passenger is entitled to 2 pieces of standard-sized
checked luggage - each piece not to exceed 32 kg.
There may be charges for excess baggage.
Infants aged 0-23 months are allowed 1 piece with a maximum weight not exceeding 10 kg. For children up to 11
years (before the 12th birthday) there is free transportation
of one stroller on all destinations and booking classes.
Baggage allowance is subject to change at anytime by the
airline without notice. For up-to-date information, please
see Alitalia's website: www.alitalia.com. Please contact the
airline for more details. ALBATours reminds cruise guests
that cabin storage is limited. All baggage remains at your
own risk throughout the trip. Due to security restrictions, liquids and gels, as well as many other items, are not permitted in carry-on luggage. Prescription medications should be
kept in the original container and packed in carry-on luggage. Please check with the airline prior to departure for the
most up-to-date regulations in order to avoid items being
confiscated at security. In the event that your baggage is
delayed at your destination or upon your return home,
please contact the airline representative before leaving the
airport. Failure to do so will invalidate your claim.
Independent contractors over which we have no control perform baggage handling and we cannot assume responsibility for loss of, or damage to, baggage or other possessions.
Tickets:
Due to the carrier’s limit of liability, do not check valuable
1) Tickets are available 30 days prior to flight departure. items such as jewellery and cameras. Also limit the valuAll tickets and vouchers are produced in electronic for- ables (including electronic equipment) you take with you on
mat and will be forwarded to your travel agent.
holiday and use the safety deposit boxes provided at hotels
Please review for accuracy. E-documents must be or on cruise ships.
presented along with proper identification (see section Please ensure you have adequate insurance to
on Documentation) at check-in for departure flight,
cover your belongings throughout your holiday.
return flight, and for other purchased services such as
Connecting Flights: If you have a connecting flight,
hotel accommodations and car rentals.
allow ample time (minimum 3 hours or overnight) between
2) For bookings made within 72 hours of flight departure, flights. ALBATours cannot accept any responsibility for addie-tickets will be available from our representative at
tional charges incurred for airfares or other expenses due to
our airport counter prior to check-in.
missed flights, irregular air operations or flight time
changes.
3) All e-tickets are valid only for the flight purchased
ALBATours Representative & Problem Handling:
An ALBATours representative will meet passengers upon
arrival at your destination. If you have any questions,
queries or problems while in destination or on board your
cruise, you must contact the local representative, cruise line
representative, transfer agent, hotel management or supplier
directly as applicable as applicable. Air only passengers
must contact their airline or travel agent.
Failure to report your concerns may preclude
your right to a claim.
Notice to Travellers: Please be aware that different
living standards and practices exist outside of Canada,
including but not limited to provision of utilities, i.e.
water and electricity, accommodations, services of all
kinds, food, food preparation, water quality, security,
insects, wildlife or weather conditions. You agree that
ALBATours shall not be responsible or liable for any loss,
damage, illness or injury you may suffer as a result of
such different living standards and practices. It is not
uncommon to suffer from travellers’ diarrhea when
travelling. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that you visit your family doctor or a travel medicine
clinic prior to departure to advise you on precautions. Please
check the Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada
website at voyage.gc.ca for information specific to your
destination before you travel. All hotels and cruise ships
undergo routine maintenance and renovations. Certain
resort areas are undergoing major growth with ongoing
construction and ALBATours is not responsible for any
resulting inconvenience. At brand new hotels, some facilities may not be completely operational. Landscaping
and other finishing touches may be continuing during
your stay. If ALBATours is advised of any significant work
that will be ongoing during your stay or of any major
facilities that will not be available, we will try to advise
you prior to departure through notice to your travel agent.
Travel Insurance: It is strongly recommended that all
travellers obtain adequate insurance coverage to protect
themselves should they be obliged to cancel a holiday due
to health problems or unforeseen circumstances. You may
purchase such insurance from your travel agent at the time
of booking. You may also wish to purchase medical insurance. You agree that ALBATours shall not be responsible or
liable for health problems that may arise or become aggravated while travelling or at your destination. Standards of
medical care may differ from those in Canada. Treatment
may be expensive, payment in advance may be required
and provincial health care coverage may be limited.
Cancellation of Services: In the event that
certain services are cancelled, ALBATours will have
no responsibility beyond the refund of all monies
received by ALBATours for such cancelled services,
which will be deemed to constitute full settlement
of any claim you might have against ALBATours for
the cancellation.
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Force Majeure/Act of God: ALBATours is not responsible or liable for changes or cancellations made that
relate to or arise as a result of hostilities, acts of war or
threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity,
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industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics or health risks, technical problems with
transport as well as flight delays due to weather or for
mechanical reasons, government action, closed or
congested airports or ports, supplier insolvency, governmental acts and other events beyond our control. The
National Hurricane Center in Miami considers June 1st to
November 30th inclusive Hurricane Season. This must be
taken into consideration when you book your vacation.
You agree that ALBATours does not assume any responsibility, and is not liable, for the costs or other consequences that arise out of or result from inclement weather
conditions at any time of the year.
Prices may be adjusted in response to market conditions
or other factors and may change at any time. Changing
conditions require a response to booking trends that cannot be foreseen and may result in price increases or
decreases depending upon the specific product and dates
of travel. Price reductions made in response to market
conditions are offered as an incentive to new bookings
only.
Unused Services: No refunds or adjustments
Air Only & Government Approval: All flights for
Arbitration: Any claim or dispute (including, without
limitation, any unresolved claims concerning any services
booked through, or provided by, ALBATours and claims
made directly by you or by anyone connected to you or
claiming through you) relating to or arising from your purchase of a holiday, or the goods and services provided by
or through ALBATours, must be decided by one arbitrator,
to the exclusion of the Courts. The arbitration shall be
For Residents of the Province of Quebec: The price for governed by the National Arbitration Rules of the ADR
the travel services provided hereunder may be increased Institute of Canada, Inc. or its successors or a replacement
following the imposition of a surcharge on fuel by the air Administrator. The seat of the arbitration shall be in the
carrier or cruise line, or an increase in the exchange rate province in which you reside. The decision of the arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the parties. The presinsofar as the exchange rate applicable 45 days before
ent arbitration clause applies to all claims made as part of
the date of departure has increased by more than 5%
Hotel Ratings: Star ratings are our opinion and can
a class action or other representative action, it being
differ from official gradings. Our rating is relative to gen- since the date of this contract. If any such increase is
expressly understood and agreed to that the arbitration of
equal to or greater than 7% of the price of the travel
eral standards in each destination, so our four-star hotel
such claims must proceed on an individual (non-class,
in one destination can be different to our four-star hotel in services, without taking into account any increase in the
non-representative) basis.
Quebec sales tax or federal goods and service tax, you
another. Ratings are based on many factors including
may choose to cancel this contract and to receive a full
hotel location and facilities as well as feedback from our
ALBATours’s Responsibility: The travel services
refund of any amounts paid. There shall be no increase
customers and staff.
provided are subject to the Travel Industry Act (ON),
in the price of travel services within 30 days of your
Travel Agent’s Act (BC), Travel Agent’s Act (QC) or any
Facilities & Services: Hotels and cruise lines may cur- departure date.
other similar act enforced in the province of residence
tail or alter some facilities without notice, usually for purSpecial Needs Passengers: We welcome customers of the purchaser or in the province where a vacation
pose of ongoing maintenance and improvement. You
was purchased from ALBATours and Regulations
with special needs. Any special services required such as
agree that ALBATours shall not be held responsible or
thereunder and are subject to the conditions imposed
liable if, due to the acts or omissions of others, some serv- separate transfers must be advised to ALBATours at time
by the suppliers and such suppliers’ (and ALBATours’s)
ices, bonus features or facilities described in this brochure, of booking so we can determine the availability and cost
liability is limited by their tariffs, conditions of carcease to be available or are not working. The behaviour of of such services prior to confirming the booking.
riage, tickets and vouchers, and international convenAlthough reasonable attempts will be made to provide
other guests and the cancellation of services for any reations and agreements, as amended (eg. The Warsaw
the services requested, ALBATours does not guarantee
son are beyond ALBATours’s control. All efforts are made
that the airport, transfer vehicles and/or accommodations Convention, The Athens Convention, The London
to ensure accuracy at the time of publication of this
Convention and The Montreal Convention).
while in destination will be wheelchair accessible.
brochure. Descriptions and photographs are representaFacilities for special needs passengers in hotels and on
tional only and are not a guarantee that everything will
You agree that ALBATours shall not be responsible or
cruise ships may be limited. Services required for a pasbe exactly as depicted at the destination. You agree that
liable for, and you hereby waive any claim arising
ALBATours shall not be held responsible or liable for modi- senger with special needs may not be available and/or
out of or relating to, any loss, damage, injury or illsubject to local surcharges or advance payments. Please
fications that can take place after publication, including
ness whether physical or mental, resulting from any
check
with
your
travel
agent
prior
to
booking.
damage or beach erosion due to storms or tidal condidelay, substitution of equipment, or any act, omistions. Services such as à la carte dinners, daily activities
sion, negligence or commission of any third party
Notice of Claims: You must notify ALBATours,
programs, spa services and bonus features are on a first- in writing by registered mail, of any claim you supplying any of the services or accommodation
come, first-serve basis and may require reservations.
herein, its agents, servants, employees, subcontracmay have, or claim to have, against
Certain services and activities may be withdrawn by the
ALBATours, within 30 days from the event giv- tors, or for any claims for such loss, damage or
hotel or cruise line for reasons such as weather conditions ing rise to the claim. Should you not file a written
injury, whether physical or mental, arising thereand number of participants. All withdrawn features are
complaint with ALBATours within 30 days from the end of from, or from any cause that arises by reason of
non-refundable. Spa services are at additional charge
actions of parties other than ALBATours. ALBATours
your vacation, you will be presumed to be satisfied with
unless otherwise stated. Room upgrade bonus features are the services received and to have waived any and all
reserves the right to decline any passenger as a
subject to space availability at check-in and cannot be
member of these tours at any time.
claims that you may have had against ALBATours.
guaranteed prior to your arrival. Bonus features do not
ALBATours will not respond to any claims or demands
Privacy
Policy: ALBATours is compliant with the
have a cash value.
made after the expiration of the 30-day delay. You may Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document
not commence any legal proceeding against ALBATours
Act (P.I.P.E.D.A.) that went into effect January 2004. A
Hotel Check-in & Check-out: Due to hotel
unless you have submitted a notice as set out above.
copy of our policy can be found at www.albatours.com or
housekeeping requirements, regardless of flight times,
Under no circumstances shall ALBATours be liable to you by contacting our Privacy Policy Office at the address listhotel check-in is normally after 3:00 pm on the day of
for an amount in excess of the total amount paid to
ed below.
arrival. Hotel check-out time is normally 12 noon.
ALBATours for your vacation.
will be made to you for portions of your vacation not
taken or used.
Prices & Cost Increases: All prices, unless otherwise
Alteration of Services: Advertised facilities may occa- stated, are per person based on two adults sharing one
sionally be modified or unavailable. We will advise you or
your travel agent of any description changes, if known,
prior to departure. Sometimes major changes to your holiday arrangements may be required due to circumstances
beyond our control, such as cruise cancellation, hotel overbooking, unexpected maintenance problems or due to
market conditions. Major changes may include change of
destination, change of departure or return by more than
24 hours, change of itinerary, change of hotel, ship or
accommodation standard. In these circumstances,
ALBATours reserves the right to substitute hotel or cruise
ship and other arrangements for arrangements of comparable value without notice or liability.
12:45 PM
hotel room or cruise stateroom. All prices advertised in this
brochure are in Canadian dollars and do not include
GST/HST (where applicable) and taxes. The prices advertised in this brochure are based on fixed costs at the time
of publication. These costs are dependant on fuel costs,
rate of exchange and/or other factors. ALBATours reserves
the right to increase the price. Should the price increase
be greater than 7%, you have the right to cancel the contract for travel services and obtain a refund of all monies
paid to ALBATours, unless the price increase is the result of
government taxation or fuel surcharge allowed by the
Canadian Transportation Agency. Every effort will be made
to advise your travel agent of any price increase at least
15 days prior to your departure date. In the event of an
error in published rates, you will be given the option to
accept the change or to cancel for a full refund of all
monies received by ALBATours.
Inclusive Tour Charter (ITC) holidays and air-only
Advanced Booking Charter (ABC) flights are operated pursuant to the rules of the Canadian Transportation Agency
and such flights are subject to approval by the Agency on
behalf of ALBATours.
Compliance: You agree to comply with any reasonable
instructions issued by ALBATours or its representatives
during your vacation.
Applicable Law: Regardless of your holiday destination, any dispute between you and ALBATours shall be
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the place of
your departure from Canada and international conventions and agreements referred to herein. Notice: No agent
or representative of ALBATours or any other service
provider has the authority to modify or waive any provision of these Terms and Conditions.
ALBATours is a wholly-owned division of
Thomas Cook Canada Inc.
75 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, ON M4P 3A4
Ont. Registration Number: 50012702
333 Seymour St. Suite 900
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5A6
BC Registration Number: 3597
1257 rue Guy, 3rd Floor,
Montreal, QC H3H 2K5
Quebec Registration numbers 800505, 702734
Severability: The invalidity of any provision
contained herein does not affect the validity of any other
provision listed.
Miscellaneous: Prices are valid at time of publication
for departures April 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012.
All prices are subject to change without notice. The
information in this brochure supersedes all previously
published information. Published December 2011.
Note: A printable version of these Terms & Conditions is
available at www.albatours.com.
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FLIGHTS VIA ALITALIA TO 17 DESTINATIONS IN ITALY • FULLY ESCORTED AND SEMI-ESCORTED
COACH TOURS • SPECIALTY COACH TOUR: GASTRONOMIC COOKING & WINE TASTING • ROME
& THE SPA RESORT ISLE OF ISCHIA • MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES • CAR RENTALS • HOTELS
Italy
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