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ITALY
GUARANTEED
GUIDED TOURS
IN ENGLISH
Italy Join in Tours 2016
Tours are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons and are guided in English!
Numbers of participants are limited
Flights are not included but can be added from any Canadian gateway.
Summary
Rome & Splendours of Italy
(similar ALBA’s Grand tour)
Rome & Italian Essence
Northern Delights
Mini Cinque Terre
Rome & Italian Delights
Rome & Italian Treasures
(Similar Alba’s Artistic Italy)
Taste of Italy
Taste of Italy & Southern Delights
Sunshine Italy ‘’Sassi e Truli’’ (Similar Alba’s Southern Splendours of Italy)
Magnificent ‘’Sassi e Truli’’
Taste of Sicily
(daily English & French stay and tour)
The Christian Tour from Lisbon to Rome via Lourdes (religious tour)
p.2
p.7
p.11
p.14
p.18
p.21
p.24
p.27
p.30
p.34
p.37
p.40
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Rome &
Splendours of
Italy
Rome & Splendours of Italy from Rome
15-Day / 14-Night TOUR | 22 meals & 2 tastings
Rome | Montepulciano | Pienza | Florence | Venice | Verona| Lake Maggiore | Cinque Terre
| Lucca | Siena | Assisi | Pompeii | Sorrento | Capri | Roman Countryside
ITINERARY
Day 1 Friday. Rome
Upon arrival, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at
leisure. Tonight, welcome dinner and introduction by your tour escort. Overnight at hotel. (D)
Day 2 Saturday. Rome / Optional Rome-By-Night (€)
After breakfast, enjoy a unique guided sightseeing tour including inside visits of the highlights of religious
and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The
Last Judgement, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pietà. Admire the
amazing Coliseum (outside) and the Roman Forum (outside). To make the most of your stay, join our
optional Rome-By-Night excursion. Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 3 Sunday. Rome / Montepulciano / Pienza / Florence
(315 km)
After breakfast, you will depart by coach through the rolling hills
of the Chianti region. You will reach the hilltop town of
Montepulciano, an ancient village full of medieval and
Renaissance buildings, famous for one of the oldest wines of Italy
"Nobile" of Montepulciano. Stop for a visit to a wine cellar in a
typical and suggestive atmosphere, tasting wines and local
products like ham, cheese, salami etc. Proceed to Pienza, the
Renaissance ideal town, built by Pope Pius II, well known for its
“Pecorino” cheese. In the afternoon, proceed to Florence, the
Cradle of the Renaissance. Overnight at hotel (B, WT)
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Day 4 Monday. Florence / Optional tour of Pisa (€)
After breakfast, guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral (outside), Giotto’s Bell Tower (outside),
the doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce, the sanctuary of many
famous Italian artists. Free time for lunch (not included), shopping or personal discoveries. In the
afternoon possibility of an optional excursion to Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower (outside). Overnight at
hotel. (B)
Day 5 Tuesday. Florence/Venice (300 km)
After breakfast, departure to Venice, the Door of the Orient and
the unique city built on water. Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour
of this unique and romantic city. Strolling through the ancient
“calli” (the narrow streets of Venice) you will reach the Rialto
Bridge and St-Mark’s Square with the impressive Basilica
(outside). Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 6 Wednesday. Venice/Verona/Lake Maggiore (360
km)
Breakfast is followed by a departure to Verona, one of Italy’s most romantic cities, featuring a wide array
of monuments and historical buildings, such as Juliet’s balcony (the star-crossed lover from the
masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman Theatre (outside). Depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint
and picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Lake Maggiore is one of the
most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,
D)
Day 7 Thursday. Lake Maggiore / Optional Isola Bella (€)
After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure, on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by
the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. If you wish, you can join an optional (€) excursion to
Isola Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian
gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D)
Day 8 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Prosciutto Tasting / La Spezia (370 km)
Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south, through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of
Italy. The plain (in Italian “Pianura Padana”) is the surface of an in-filled system of ancient canyons
extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the
north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near Parma), visit of the
Museum of the “Prosciutto” (ham) and cured meats of Parma,
a visit which allows the visitor to reconstruct the production
process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of
the art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a
light lunch with cured meat and “Parmigiano” cheese and the
renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the
Cinque Terre coast. Check-in at hotel and overnight. (B, LL)
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Day 9 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80 km)
Breakfast at hotel. Today, discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting
landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land listed by UNESCO as a
World Heritage site. You will visit Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early thirteenth century, and
known for its historic character and its wine “Sciacchetrà”. You will then reach Manarola. Your journey
will continue to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre, where
you will be overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel and overnight. (B)
Day 10 Sunday. La Spezia / Lucca / Vineyard / Siena (240 km)
After breakfast, depart to Lucca, an enchanting old town, particularly famous for its still-intact walls with
huge gates and ramparts. Time at leisure to admire the main attractions (such as the Cathedral of Saint
Martin and the Sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto) or to stroll along the picturesque streets full of antique
shops. Continuation to a typical farmhouse that produces oil and wine, where you will have the chance to
visit the vineyard or the olive grove. Enjoy a light lunch of home-made dishes along with the locally
produced wine (included). The tour will proceed to Siena, where you will enjoy a visit of the old city
centre. You will be walking along the medieval streets admiring splendid palaces. The sightseeing tour
will end in Piazza del Campo with its spectacular Cathedral (outside). This is one of the most beautiful
squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called “Palio”.
Overnight at hotel. (B, LL).
Day 11 Monday. Siena / Assisi / Rome (310 km)
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious
town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great
Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto. Continue to
Rome, driving through the splendid Umbria region, the
Green Heart of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon.
Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 12 Tuesday. Rome / Pompeii / Sorrento (280 km)
After breakfast, departure to the Sorrentine Peninsula, visit of a cameo factory before arriving in Pompeii
where you will take time to lunch on your own. Guided tour of the archaeological excavations of this
ancient Roman city destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and rediscovered at
the end of the 16th century. Then proceed to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D)
Day 13 Wednesday. Sorrento/ Capri/ Limoncello tasting / Sorrento (50 km)
After breakfast, transfer to the harbour and cross to the island of Capri, famous since Roman times and
Emperor Tiberius’ favorite vacation spot. Arrive at the port of Marina Grande to then take the funicular up
to La Piazzetta. Time to explore the island on your own. Return to Sorrento where you’ll enjoy a tasting of
“Limoncello”, the liquor made from the fragrant lemons of the Sorrentine area.
Dinner and overnight. (B, T, D)
Day 14 Thursday. Sorrento / Roman Countryside (290 km)
This morning, a drive towards the Roman countryside. In the afternoon, arrival at Castelli Romani area
(Roman Castles), an isolated group of villages rising from the Roman countryside that have always been a
wonderful holiday resort , for the beauty of the landscape, the works of art, the typical local cuisine and
the good wine! The first village to visit is Castelgandolfo and its Palace (Pope's summer residence). You
continue visiting Nemi village built on the slope of a hill, with a view over Nemi Lake, a former volcano.
This village is very famous for its wild strawberries and the beautiful panorama over the lake. The tour
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will end at a winery for a typical roman dinner. There are a few
things in the world as enjoyable as a great glass of wine and you
will be able to sample some of the best wines that Italy has to
offer, as well as various cheeses and meats. Check-in at hotel
and overnight. (B, D)
Day 15 Friday. Roman Countryside/Airport (40 km)
After breakfast, transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for your
return flight home. (B)
Meals legend:
BB : Buffet breakfast
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
• Deluxe Coach • Licensed English speaking tour escort • 14 nights in selected 4* hotels • 14 breakfasts • 1
welcome dinner in Rome with music (¼ wine and ½ water p.p included). • 1 wine tasting with light lunch
• 1 light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese ( ¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) • 1 light lunch ( ¼
wine + ½ water p.p. included) • 1 Limoncello tasting • 1 typical roman dinner ( ¼ wine and ½ water p.p.
included ) • 4 dinners • Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger • Dedicated licensed local
guides (Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii) • Admission fees to the Vatican Museums, Church of Santa
Croce, Pompeii excavations • Headset in Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii • Hydrofoil to Capri • Boat
transfer to/from Venice • Local train ticket in Cinque Terre
NOT INCLUDED:
•Flights • Tips • Extras • Hotel city tax • drinks at meals if not specified • Optional excursions • Anything
not mentioned in “Tour Includes”
RATES IN $ CAD PER PERSON
Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy without the Flights - LAND ONLY
Rate per person, starting from:
$3545 (rate is based on May 13th)
Single supplement, starting from:
+ $1295
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES – minimum 2 participants
Arrival dates in 2016 – Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants
May:
13th
June:
03rd, 17th
July:
01st, & 22nd
August:
26th
September:
02nd, 23rd & 30th
PLEASE NOTE
Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed. Optional
excursions not specified in our itinerary will be suggested by our tour leader.
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HOTEL LIST OR SIMILAR
Ata Hotel Villa Pamphili 4* or similar – Rome
Mediterraneo Hotel 4* or similar – Florence
Boscolo Bellini Hotel 4* or similar – Venice
Zacchera Hotel 4* or similar – Lake Maggiore
NH La Spezia 4* or similar – La Spezia
NH Excelsior 4* or similar – Siena
Carlton International Hotel 4* or similar – Sorrento
Villavecchia Hotel 4* or similar – Roman Countryside
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Rome
&
Italian
Essence
Rome & Italian Essence
12-Day / 11-Night TOUR | 16 meals & 1 tasting
Rome | Montepulciano | Pienza | Florence | Venice | Verona| Lake Maggiore | Cinque Terre
|Lucca | Siena | Assisi | Rome |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Friday. Rome
Day 2 Saturday. Rome / Optional Rome By Night (€)
After breakfast, enjoy a unique guided sightseeing tour
including inside visits of the highlights of religious and
ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with
Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement,
monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire
Michelangelo's Pietà. Admire the amazing Coliseum (outside)
and the Roman Forum (outside). To make the most of your
stay, join our optional Rome-By-Night excursion. Overnight at
hotel. (B)
Day 3 Sunday. Rome / Montepulciano / Pienza / Florence (315 km)
After breakfast, you will depart by coach through the rolling hills of the Chianti Region. You will reach the
hilltop town of Montepulciano, an ancient village full of medieval and Renaissance buildings, famous for
one of the oldest wines of Italy "Nobile" of Montepulciano, stop for a visit to a wine cellar in a typical and
suggestive atmosphere, tasting wines and local products like ham, cheese, salami etc. Proceed to Pienza,
the Renaissance ideal town, built by Pope Pius II, well known for its “Pecorino” cheese. In the afternoon,
proceed to Florence the Cradle of the Renaissance. Overnight at hotel (B, WT)
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After breakfast guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral (outside), Giotto’s Bell Tower (outside),
hotel. (B)
After breakfast, departure to Venice, the Door of the Orient and the
unique city built on water. Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour of this
unique and romantic city. Strolling through the ancient “calli” (the
narrow streets of Venice) you will reach the Rialto Bridge (outside)
and St-Mark’s Square with the impressive Basilica (outside).
Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 6 Wednesday. Venice/Verona/Lake Maggiore (360 km)
Breakfast is followed by a departure to Verona, one of Italy’s most
romantic city, featuring a wide array of monuments and
historical buildings, such as Juliet’s balcony (the star-crossed lover
from the masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman Theatre
(outside). Depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque
towns on Lake Maggiore, where you’ll spend two nights. Lake
Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its
splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D)
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the
second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by the peaceful and
breathtaking scenery of the Alps. If you wish you can join an optional (€) excursion to Isola Bella, where
you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and
overnight at hotel (B, D)
extending from the Apennines in the south to the Alps in the north. Upon arrival in Langhirano (near
Parma) visit of the Museum of the “Prosciutto” (ham) and cured meats of Parma, a visit which allows the
visitor to reconstruct the production process, from the pig to the finished product, excellent result of the
art of Parma cured meat preparation. The visit includes a light lunch with cured meat and “Parmigiano”
cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Checkin at hotel and overnight. (B, LL)
Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the highlights of one of the most amazing and enchanting
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Day 10 Sunday. Cinque Terre / Lucca / Wineyard / Siena (240 km)
huge gates and ramparts. Time at leisure to admire the main attractions (such as the Cathedral of Saint
squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called “Palio”. Overnight at hotel.
(B, LL).
Day 11. Monday Siena / Assisi / Rome (310 km)
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great
religious town significant of the life of St-Francis.
Visit of the great Basilica with its magnificent
paintings by Giotto. Continue to Rome, driving
through the splendid Umbria region, the Green Heart
of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. Overnight at
hotel. (B)
Day 12 Tuesday. Rome / Airport (280 km)
After breakfast transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport
for your return flight home. (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
• Deluxe Coach • Licensed English speaking tour escort • 11 nights in Selected 4* hotels • 11 breakfasts •
1 welcome dinner in Rome with music (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) • 1 wine tasting with light
lunch • 1 light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) • 1 light lunch
(¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) • 2 dinners • Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger •
Dedicated licensed local guides (Rome, Florence, Venice) • Admission fees to the Vatican Museums,
Church of Santa Croce • Headset in Rome, Florence, Venice • Boat transfer to/from Venice • Local Train
ticket in Cinque Terre
NOT INCLUDED:
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$2920(rate is based on May 13th )
+$ 885
May:
13th
June:
03rd, 17th
July:
01st, & 22nd
August:
26th
September:
02nd, 23rd & 30th
PLEASE NOTE
excursions not specified in our itinerary, will be suggested by our tour leader.
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Northern
Delights
Northern Delights
Venice | Verona| Lake Maggiore | Cinque Terre | Lucca | Siena | Assisi | Rome |
ITINERARY
Attention: you may need one extra night prior to the tour departure ($)
Meet at 09.30 am at HELLOVENEZIA Agency located at Tronchetto (Venice mainland) and departure to
Verona, one of Italy’s most romantic city, featuring a wide array of monuments and historical buildings,
such as Juliet’s balcony (the star-crossed lover from the masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman
Theatre (outside). Depart to Stresa and Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where
you will spend two nights. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid
climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (D)
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest Lake of Italy, surrounded by
the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the Alps. You may wish to join an optional (€) excursion to Isola
Bella, where you can admire the palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the beautiful Italian gardens.
Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D)
Parma) visit of the Museum of the “Prosciutto” (ham) and cured meats of Parma, visit which allows the
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cheese and the renowned balsamic vinegar. Continuation to La Spezia, on the Cinque Terre coast. Checkin at hotel and overnight. (B, L)
Day 4 Saturday. Full Day in Cinque Terre (80
km)
Breakfast at hotel. Today discover by train the
highlights of one of the most amazing and
enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque)
villages, suspended between sea and land listed by
UNESCO as a World Heritage site. You will visit
Riomaggiore, a village dating from the early
thirteenth century, and known for its historic
character and its wine “Sciacchetrà”. You will then
reach Manarola. Your journey will continue to
Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered
“the pearl of the Cinque Terre”, where you will be
overcome by its enchanting beaches. Back to hotel
and overnight. (B)
Day 5 Sunday. Cinque Terre / Lucca / Vineyard / Siena (240 km)
After breakfast, depart to Lucca, the enchanting old town, particularly famous for its still-intact walls with
huge gates and ramparts. Time at leisure to admire the main attractions (such as Cathedral of Saint
squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called Il Palio. Overnight at hotel.
(B, LL).
Day 6. Monday. Siena / Assisi / Rome (310 km)
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of
the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto, and of the interesting medieval city. Continue
to Rome, driving through the splendid Umbria region, the Green Heart of Italy. Arrival in Rome late
afternoon. End of Services. (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
• Deluxe Coach • Licensed English speaking tour escort • 5 nights in Selected 4* hotels • 5 breakfasts • 1
light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) • 1 light lunch (¼ wine
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and ½ water p.p. included) • 2 dinners • Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger • Local train
ticket in Cinque Terre
NOT INCLUDED:
$1800(rate is based on May 18th)
+$590
May:
18th
June:
08th, 22nd
July:
06th, & 27th
August:
31st
September:
07th, & 28th
October:
05th
PLEASE NOTE
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Mini
Cinque
Terre
Experience
Mini Cinque Terre Experience
5-Day / 4-Night TOUR | 7 meals
Option 1 : Venice | Verona | Lake Maggiore | Cinque Terre | Milan |
Option 2 : Milan | Verona | Lake Maggiore | Cinque Terre | Milan |
ITINERARY
OPTION 1 – FROM VENICE
Meet at 09.30 am at HELLOVENEZIA Agency located at Tronchetto (Venice mainland) and departure to
Verona, one of Italy’s most romantic city, featuring a wide array of monuments and historical buildings,
such as Juliet’s balcony (the star-crossed lover from the masterpiece by Shakespeare) and the Roman
climate and sights. Dinner and overnight. (D)
Day 2 Thursday. Lake Maggiore /Optional Isola Bella (€)
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded by
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Parma) visit of the Museum of the “Prosciutto” (ham) and cured meats of Parma. The visit allows the
Day 5 Sunday. La Spezia / Milan
After breakfast, transfer to the railway station on your own to take the train to Milan. End of services. (B)
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OPTION 2 – FROM MILAN
Day 1 Wednesday. Milan / Lake Maggiore (90
km)
Upon arrival* at Milan railway station or Milan
airport, meet your driver and depart to Stresa and
Baveno, two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake
Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Upon
arrival, meet your tour leader. Lake Maggiore is one
of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its
splendid climate and sights. Dinner and overnight.
(D)
Day 2 Thursday. Lake Maggiore /Optional Isola
Bella (€)
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure on the
shore of the second largest lake of Italy, surrounded
by the peaceful and breathtaking scenery of the
Alps. You may want to join an optional (€)
excursion to Isola Bella, where you can admire the
palace (one of the Borromean palaces) and the
beautiful Italian gardens. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B, D)
Day 5 Sunday. La Spezia / Milan
After breakfast, transfer on your own to the railway station to take the train to Milan. End of services. (B)
*Arrival time must be between 10.00 am and 16.00
Meals legend:
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
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WT: Wine tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
light lunch with ham and Parmigiano cheese (¼ wine and ½ water p.p. included) • 1 light lunch ( ¼ wine
and ½ water p.p. included) • 2 dinners • Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger • Local train
ticket in Cinque Terre • Option 2: Transfer from Milan railway station or airport to Lake Maggiore
NOT INCLUDED:
•Flights •Tips • Extras • Hotel city tax • drinks at meals if not specified • Optional excursions • Anything
$1255(rate is based on May 18th)
+$450
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
18th
08th, 22nd
06th, & 27th
31st
07th, & 28th
05th
PLEASE NOTE
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Rome &
Italian
Delights
Rome & Italian Delights
Rome | Montepulciano| Pienza | Florence | Venice |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Friday. Rome
After breakfast, enjoy a unique guided sightseeing, including inside visits of the highlights of religious and
ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last
Judgement, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pietà. Admire the
one of the oldest wines of Italy "Nobile" of Montepulciano, stop for a visit to a wine cellar in a typical and
suggestive atmosphere, tasting wines and local products like ham, cheese, salami etc. Proceed to Pienza
the Renaissance ideal town, built by Pope Pius II, well known for its “Pecorino” cheese. In the afternoon
proceed to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Overnight at hotel (B, WT)
After breakfast guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral
(outside), Giotto’s Bell Tower (outside), the doors of the Baptistery,
Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce, the sanctuary of
many famous Italian artists. Free time for lunch (not included), shopping
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or personal discoveries. In the afternoon possibility of an optional excursion to Pisa to admire the Leaning
Tower (outside). Overnight at hotel. (B)
After breakfast departure to Venice, the Door of the Orient and the unique city built on water. Upon
arrival enjoy a guided tour of this unique and romantic city. Strolling through the ancient “calli” (the
narrow streets of Venice) you will reach the Rialto Bridge (outside) and St-Mark’s Square with the
impressive Basilica (outside). Overnight. (B)
Day 6 Wednesday. Venice/ Airport
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport to catch your flight back home. (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
welcome dinner in Rome with music (1/4 wine and ½ water p.p. included) • 1 wine tasting with light
lunch • Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger • Dedicated licensed local guides (Rome,
Florence, Venice) • Admission fees to Vatican Museums, Church of Santa Croce • Headset in Rome,
Florence, Venice • Boat transfer to/from Venice
NOT INCLUDED:
Rate per person starting from:
Single supplement starting from:
+$630
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
13th
03rf, 17th
01st, & 22nd
26th
02nd, 23rd & 30th
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PLEASE NOTE
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Rome &
Italian
Treasures
Rome & Italian Treasures
Rome | Montepulciano| Pienza | Florence | Venice | Verona | Lake Maggiore | Milan
ITINERARY
Day 1 Friday. Rome
After breakfast, enjoy a unique guided sightseeing tour, including inside visits of the highlights of religious
and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The
Last Judgement, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pietà. Admire the
one of the oldest wines of Italy "Nobile" di Montepulciano. Stop for a visit to a wine cellar in a typical and
suggestive atmosphere, tasting wines and local products like ham, cheese, salami etc. Proceed to Pienza
the Renaissance ideal town, built by Pope Pius II, well known for its “Pecorino” cheese. In the afternoon
proceed to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Overnight at hotel (B, WT)
After breakfast guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral (outside), Giotto’s Bell Tower (outside),
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hotel. (B)
Day 5 Tuesday. Florence / Venice (300 km)
After breakfast departure to Venice, the Door of the Orient and the unique city built on water. Upon
arrival enjoy a guided tour of this unique and romantic city. Strolling through the ancient “calli” (the
narrow streets of Venice) you will reach the Rialto Bridge (outside) and St-Mark’s Square with the
impressive Basilica (outside) (B)
Day 6 Wednesday. Venice / Verona
/ Lake Maggiore (360 km)
Breakfast is followed by a departure
to Verona, one of Italy most romantic
city, featuring a wide array of
monuments and historic buildings,
such as Juliet’s balcony (the starcrossed lover from the masterpiece
by Shakespeare) and the Roman
climate and sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D)
Day 8 Friday. Lake Maggiore / Milan (90 km)
Breakfast at hotel, then departure to Milan railway station or Milan airport (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
welcome dinner in Rome with music (1/4 wine and ½ water p.p. included) • 1 wine tasting • 2 dinners •
Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger • Dedicated licensed local guides (Rome, Florence,
Venice) • Admission fees to the Vatican Museums, Church of Santa Croce • Headset in Rome, Florence,
Venice • Boat transfer to/from Venice • Transfer to Milan
NOT INCLUDED:
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+$655
May:
13th
June:
03rd, 17th
July:
01st, & 22nd
August:
26th
September:
02nd, 23rd & 30th
PLEASE NOTE
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Taste of
Italy
Taste of Italy
Milan | Lake Maggiore| Cinque Terre | Lucca | Siena | Assisi | Rome |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Wednesday. Milan / Lake Maggiore (90 km)
Upon arrival* at Milan railway Station or Milan airport, meet your driver and depart to Stresa and Baveno,
two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Upon arrival meet
your tour leader. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and
sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (D)
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shops. Continuation to a typical farmhouse that
produces oil and wine, where you will have the
chance to visit the vineyard or the olive grove. Enjoy
a light lunch of home-made dishes along with the
locally produced wine (included). The tour will
proceed to Siena, where you will enjoy a visit of the
old city centre. You will be walking along the
medieval streets admiring splendid palaces. The
sightseeing tour will end in Piazza del Campo with its
spectacular Cathedral (outside). This is one of the
most beautiful squares in the world and site of the
famous old bareback horse race, called “Palio”.
Overnight at hotel. (B, LL).
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of
the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto. Continue to Rome, driving through the splendid
Umbria region, the Green Heart of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. End of services. (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
and ½ water p.p. included) • 2 dinners • Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger • Transfer
from Milan • Local train ticket in Cinque Terre
NOT INCLUDED:
25
+$590
May:
18th
June:
08th, 22nd
July:
06th, & 27th
August:
31st
September:
07th, & 28th
October:
05t
PLEASE NOTE
NH Excelsior 4* or similar - Siena
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Taste of
Italy &
Southern
Delights
Taste of Italy
Milan | Lake Maggiore| Cinque Terre | Lucca | Siena | Assisi | Rome | Pompeii
| Sorrento | Capri | Roman Countryside |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Wednesday. Milan / Lake Maggiore (90 km)
Upon arrival* at Milan railway station or Milan airport, meet your driver and depart to Stresa and Baveno,
two quaint, picturesque towns on Lake Maggiore, where you will spend two nights. Upon arrival, meet
your tour leader. Lake Maggiore is one of most beautiful Italian lakes, known for its splendid climate and
sights. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (D)
Breakfast at hotel, then departure towards the south through Po Valley, a major geographical feature of
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After breakfast, depart to Lucca, the enchanting old town, particularly famous for its still-intact walls with
squares in the world and site of the famous old bareback horse race, called “Palio”. Overnight at hotel.
(B, LL).
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Assisi, a great religious town
significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great Basilica with
its magnificent paintings by Giotto. Continue to Rome, driving
through the splendid Umbria region, the Green Heart of Italy.
Arrival in Rome late afternoon. Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 7 Tuesday. Rome / Pompeii / Sorrento (280 km)
After breakfast, departure to the Sorrentine Peninsula, visit of
cameo factory before arriving in Pompeii where you will take
time to lunch on your own. Guided tour of the archaeological
excavations of this ancient Roman city destroyed and buried by
the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and rediscovered at the
end of the 16th century. Then proceed to Sorrento. Dinner and
overnight at hotel. (B, D)
Day 8 Wednesday. Sorrento/ Capri/ Limoncello Tasting /
Sorrento (50 km)
Emperor Tiberius’ favorite vacation spot. Arrive at the port of Marina Grande to take the funicular up to
La Piazzetta. Time to explore the island on your own. Return to Sorrento where you will enjoy a tasting of
“Limoncello”, the liquor made from the fragrant lemon of the Sorrentine area.
Dinner and overnight.
(B, T, D)
Day 9 Thursday. Sorrento / Roman Countryside (290 km)
This morning leave Sorrento for a drive towards the Roman countryside In
the afternoon, arrival at Castelli Romani area (Roman Castles), an isolated
group of villages rising from the Roman countryside that have always been a
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wonderful holiday resort, for the beauty of the landscape, the works of art, the typical local cuisine and
the good wine! The first village to visit is Castelgandolfo and its Palace (Pope's summer residence). You
continue visiting Nemi village, built on the slope of a hill, with a view over Nemi Lake, a former volcano.
This village is very famous for its wild strawberries and the beautiful panorama over the lake. The tour
will end at a winery for a typical roman dinner. There are few things in the world as enjoyable as a great
glass of wine and you will be able to sample some of the best wines that Italy has to offer, as well as
various cheeses and meats. Check-in at hotel and overnight. (B, D)
Day 10 Friday. Roman Countryside/Airport (40 km)
After breakfast, transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home. (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
and ½ water p.p. included) • 1 Limoncello tasting • 1 typical roman dinner (¼ wine and ½ water p.p.
included) • 4 dinners • Baggage handling, 1 piece of luggage per passenger • Dedicated licensed local
guides (Pompeii) • Admission fees to Pompeii excavations • Headset in Pompeii • Hydrofoil to Capri •
Local train ticket in Cinque Terre
NOT INCLUDED:
+$910
May:
June:
July:
August:
18th
08th, 22nd
06th, & 27th
31st
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September:
October:
07th, & 28th
05th & 12th
PLEASE NOTE
NH Excelsior 4* or similar - Siena
Carlton International Hotel 4* or similar – Sorrento
Villavecchia Hotel 4* or similar – Roman Countryside
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Sunshine
Italy
“Sassi and
Trulli”
Sunshine Italy
“Sassi and Trulli”
6-Day / 5-Night TOUR | 9 meals & 2 tastings
Rome | Pompeii| Sorrento | Capri | Matera | Alberobello | Lecce | Ostuni
| Locorotondo | Martina Franca | Amalfi Coast |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Sunday. Rome / Pompeii / Sorrento (280 km)
Pick-up at 07.30 am at your hotel in Rome city centre and transfer to the meeting point to join the group.
Departure towards the Sorrentine Peninsula, visit of cameo factory before arriving in Pompeii where you
will take time for lunch on your own. Guided tour of the archaeological excavations of this ancient Roman
city destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and rediscovered at the end of the
16th century. Then proceed to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. (D)
Day 2 Monday. Sorrento / Capri / Limoncello Tasting / Sorrento (50 km).
Emperor Tiberius’ favorite vacation spot. Arrive at the port of Marina Grande to take the funicular up to
La Piazzetta. Time to explore the island on your own. Return to Sorrento where you will enjoy a tasting of
“Limoncello”, the liquor made from the fragrant lemon of the Sorrentine area. Dinner and overnight.
(B, T, D)
Day 3 Tuesday. Sorrento / Matera / Alberobello (325 km)
After breakfast transfer to Apulia, on the east coast of Italy. Stop in
Matera, visit of the famous “Sassi”, one of the most impressive sites
in UNESCO World Heritage list and the location of the filming of Mel
Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ”. After the visit, continue to
Alberobello. Apulia is famous for its great food and it is considered
the granary of the country. Dinner will be served at the hotel and
overnight. (B, D)
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Day 4 Wednesday. Alberobello / Lecce / Ostuni /
Locorotondo/ Alberobello (230 km)
After breakfast departure to Lecce that presents an
architectural feast. An ancient settlement of the Messapii
tribes, it is the principal Baroque city of Apulia. This
morning our local guide will bring this and more to light.
After lunch on your own, you'll move on to Ostuni, the
White City, perched on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea
and inhabited at least since 1000 BC by native peoples. Then proceed to Locorotondo, with its
labyrinthine round city centre made of white alleys. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 5 Thursday. Alberobello / Wine Tasting / Martina Franca/ Amalfi Coast (360 km)
After breakfast, departure for an excursion to Alberobello, a village of one thousand fairytale-like “Trulli”,
round white houses with tall conical roofs. Your tour leader will explain their mysterious origins and why
people continue to build them. Proceed to a farm near Alberobello for a tasting of their excellent
“Primitivo” wine (with light lunch) and a visit to the Wine Museum. Then visit of Martina Franca and its
beautiful old city centre. In the afternoon proceed to the Amalfi Coast, via the magnificent and breathtaking Amalfi drive. Dinner and overnight. (B, WT, D)
Day 6 Friday. Amalfi Coast / Rome (300 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. About noon leave to Rome. End of services. (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
• Deluxe Coach • Licensed Professional English speaking tour escort • 5 nights in Selected 4* hotels • 5
breakfasts • 5 dinners • 1 wine tasting with light lunch in Alberobello • Admission fees: Pompeii
Excavations; Cave House & Rocky Church in Matera; Archaeological Park in Ostuni • Dedicated and
licensed local guides (Pompeii, Matera, Lecce & Ostuni) • Transfer from hotel in Rome’s city centre to the
meeting point • Return hydrofoil to/from Capri • Baggage handling - 1 piece of luggage per passenger
NOT INCLUDED:
•Flights • Tips • Extras • Drinks at meals • Optional excursions • Hotel city taxes must be paid on location
• Anything not mentioned in “Tour Includes”
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$1780 (based on May 29th )
+$85
Attention: you may need an extra night prior tour departure ($)
May
July
September
October
29
24
04, 18
09
PLEASE NOTE
G.H. Flora 4* or similar – Sorrento
La Chiusa di Chietri 4* or similar – Alberobello Region
Palazzo Ferraioli or Panorama 4* or similar – Amalfi Coast
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Magnificent
“Sassi” and
“Trulli”
Magnificent
“Sassi” and “Trulli”
Sorrento | Matera | Alberobello | Lecce | Ostuni | Locorotondo | Martina Franca
| Amalfi Coast | Rome |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Tuesday. Sorrento / Matera / Alberobello (325 km)
At 08:30 am meet at Cuomo’s Lucky Store and transfer to Apulia, on the east coast
of Italy. Stop in Matera, visit of the famous “Sassi”, one of the most impressive sites
in UNESCO World Heritage list and the location of the filming of Mel Gibson’s
“Passion of the Christ”. After the visit, continue to Alberobello. Apulia is famous for
its great food and it is considered the granary of the country. Dinner will be served
at the hotel and overnight. (D)
Day 2 Wednesday. Alberobello / Lecce / Ostuni / Locorotondo / Alberobello
(230 km)
After breakfast departure to Lecce that presents an architectural feast. An ancient
settlement of the Messapii tribes, it is the principal Baroque city of Apulia. This
morning our local guide will bring this and more to light. After lunch on your own, you'll move on to
Ostuni, the White City, perched on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea and inhabited at least since 1000 BC
by native peoples. Then proceed to Locorotondo, with its labyrinthine round city centre made of white
alleys. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
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Day 3 Thursday. Alberobello / Wine Tasting / Martina Franca/ Amalfi Coast (360 km)
After breakfast, departure for an excursion to Alberobello, a
village of one thousand fairytale-like “Trulli”, round white
houses with tall conical roofs. Your tour leader will explain
their mysterious origins and why people continue to build
them. Proceed to a farm near Alberobello for a tasting of their
excellent “Primitivo” wine (with light lunch) and a visit to the
Wine Museum. Then visit of Martina Franca and its beautiful
old city centre. In the afternoon proceed to the Amalfi Coast, via
the magnificent and breathtaking Amalfi drive. Dinner and
overnight. (B, WT, D)
Day 4 Friday. Amalfi Coast / Rome (300 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Around noon, departure for Rome. End of services. (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
• Deluxe Coach • Licensed Professional English speaking tour escort • 3 nights in Selected 4* hotels • 3
breakfasts • 3 dinners • 1 wine tasting with light lunch • Admission fees: Cave House & Rocky Church in
Matera; Archaeological Park in Ostuni • Dedicated and licensed local guides (Matera, Lecce & Ostuni) •
Baggage handling - 1 piece of luggage per passenger
NOT INCLUDED:
•Flights • Tips • Extras • Drinks at meals • Optional excursions • Hotel city taxes must be paid on spot •
Anything not mentioned in “Tour Includes’’
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$1050 (rate is based on May 31st )
+$215
May :
31st
July:
26th
September:
6,20
October:
11
PLEASE NOTE
La Chiusa di Chietri 4* or similar – Alberobello Region
Palazzo Ferraioli or Panorama 4* or similar – Amalfi Coast
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Taste of
Sicily
Taste of Sicily – Daily departure in English and French
From April 01st to October 25th
8-Day / 7-Night TOUR
Rome | Catania |Taormina beach | Palermo | Cefalu | Siracusa | Agrigento & Piazza Armerina |
ITINERARY
Day 1 Catania/ Taormina beach region (with or without the flight from Rome) – see rate grid
Arrival at Catania airport and transfer to your hotel in
Taormina beach area for your 7 nights stay. Overnight.
Days 2-7 Taormina beach region
Enjoy your stay in this unique place with its picturesque scene
where you are able to enjoy the incredible views of Taormina,
Mount Etna and the Mediterranean Sea, cradle of ancient
Mediterranean civilizations and avant-garde touristic resort in
Southern Italy.
Your package includes 3 excursions that will allow you to get
to know a land rich in history and ancient civilizations. (B)
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PALERMO/CEFALU’ – WEDNESDAY or SATURDAY
Early breakfast. Reach the meeting point. Visit the Palatine Chapel inside the Royal Palace. Continue to
visit the Cathedral as well as a panoramic tour of the city. Continue to Cefalù and panoramic visit of the
city. Back to Taormina area in the evening.
SIRACUSA – MONDAY or THURSDAY
After breakfast at hotel, reach the meeting point. Depart to Siracusa: visit the archaeological area as well
as the Ortigia island, which is the historical center of the city. Return to Taormina area in the afternoon.
AGRIGENTO & PIAZZA ARMERINA – TUESDAY or FRIDAY
Early breakfast, reach the meeting point then depart to Agrigento. Visit
the Valley of the Temples with a local guide. Time at leisure for lunch. In
the afternoon depart to Piazza Armerina: visit the Villa Romana del Casale
renowned for its more than 3500 square meters of perfectly preserved
mosaics. Back to Taormina late in the evening.
Day 8 Catania - End (30 km) (with or without the flight back to Rome) – see rate grid
After breakfast, transfer to Catania airport -End of services (B)
Meals legend:
WT: Wine tasting
L: Lunch
LL: Light Lunch
D: Dinner
T: tasting
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
•7 nights at selected 3* or 4* hotels • 7 breakfasts • Transfer from Catania airport to hotel in Taormina
area and vice versa • Domestic flight Rome/Catania/Rome in coach class or not (see rate grid) • Excursion
to Palermo and Cefalù • Excursion to Siracusa • Excursion to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina
NOT INCLUDED:
• Flights • Tips • Extras • Drinks at meals • Optional excursions • Hotel city taxes must be paid on spot •
Entrance fees* (Palatine Chapel in Palermo: €8,50 p.p. / Archeological Park in Siracusa: €10,00 p.p. /
Valley of Temples in Agrigento: €10,00 p.p. / Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina: €14,00 p.p.) •
Anything not mentioned in “Price Includes”
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Price with the flights from Rome / Catania / Rome OFFICIAL SELLING PRICE PER PERSON 3***
STANDARD
ROOM
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
SINGLE
STANDARD
ROOM
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
SINGLE
04/10 - 31/10
01/04 - 09/08
23/08 - 03/10
10/08 – 22/08
1469
1529
1999
1469
1529
NA
1679
1739
2699
OFFICIAL SELLING PRICE PER PERSON 4****
01/01 - 24/05
25/05 - 02/08
03/08 – 23/08
21/09 - 31/10
24/08 - 20/09
2299
1950
2628
2225
2099
2839
2319
2199
3222
Price without flights from Rome /Catania / Rome = discount of -$350 per person!
PLEASE NOTE
Notes: For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed.
3* HOTEL: Baia Degli Dei
4* HOTEL: Hellenia Yachting or Sant’Alphia Garden
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EUROPE
GUARANTEED
Christian Europe
Tour
2016
2016- Sept 3rd to Sept 18th | 14 nights | 40 meals
Lisbon | Lazare | Fatima | Salamanca| Avila | Madrid | Toledo| Zaragoza | Huesca | Lourdes | Nice |
Montecatini |Florence | Assisi | Rome
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued in January 2016. Please note that due to
the fluctuation in the exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can change anytime. Contact your
travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment.
Exotik Tours,1257 Guy, Montreal, QC H3H 2K5 is a wholly-owned division of TravelBrands Inc. 5450 Explorer
Drive, 3rd floor, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N1. BC #3597; Ontario #50010226; Quebec permit #702734 |
Prices excluding $1.00/$1 000 of travel services representing the clients' contribution to the Indemnity Fund
of the clients of the travel agencies of Quebec.
Rome &
Splendours of
Italy
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ITINERARY
Sept 3rd: - CANADA DEPARTURE
Departure from Canada. Departures from different cities are available. (D)
Sept 4th: - LISBON
Welcome to Portugal! Following the airport greeting by your tour director and local tour guide, you can
enjoy a city tour including St. Anthony of Padua’s shrine. Light lunch included. This afternoon we check
into our hotel and time on your own. In the evening we enjoy a typical Portuguese meal accompanied by
Fado music, traditional music, the “soundtrack” of Lisbon. (L, D)
Sept 5th: LISBON – NAZARE – FATIMA
After breakfast, we depart for the town of Nazare named after the Biblical town of “Nazareth” in the 4th
century. Nazare is one of Portugal’s most
famous fishing village, where we will learn
about the history of this quaint village and visit
the Sanctuary of Alcobaca and the Cathedral in
Batalha. Lunch by the seaside is included We
arrive in Fatima for dinner, where later in the
evening we join the “celebrations of the
apparition” and a candlelight procession.
(B, L, D)
Sept 6th: – FATIMA
Day dedicated to visiting the Shrine of Fatima,
including an Holy Mass at the chapel. You will
also have time to visit the sacred sites of the
apparition. Lunch and dinner will be at our
hotel. After dinner we return for the candlelight
procession. (B, L, D)
Sept 7th: – FATIMA – SALAMANCA – AVILA
Today we cross the border into Spain, with our first stop the UNESCO World Heritage City of Salamanca.
After lunch we include a guided city tour. In the afternoon we continue to Avila, described as “perhaps the
most 16th century city in Spain” and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Dinner and
overnight. (B, L, D).
Sept 8th: – AVILA – MADRID
After breakfast we enjoy a tour of Avila, a city
noted for two things: its well-preserved
medieval heritage and a destination for
pilgrimages to visit the place where St. Teresa
of Avila, one of Spain’s most important female
saints, was born and spent much of her life.
After lunch in Avila, we depart for Madrid,
capital city of Spain. (B, L, D)
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Sept 9: – MADRID – TOLEDO – MADRID
The morning we depart for Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest towns in Europe.
Lunch in Toledo. We return to Madrid to enjoy a tour, including the Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight.
(B, L, D)
Sept 10th: – MADRID – ZARAGOZA – HUESCA
Today we travel to Zaragoza where, after lunch, we visit the city and the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar,
protectress of Spain. We continue our journey with a stop in Huesca, famous for the festival of San
Lorenzo, a native of Huesca. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Sept 11th: – HUESCA – LOURDES
Our journey continues today, crossing
the foothills of the Pyrenees and
crossing the border into France. We
arrive in Lourdes where we have some
free time before dinner. Following
dinner we join the candlelight
procession. (B, L,*D) * lunch box
Sept 12th: – LOURDES
Today is dedicated to your personal
visit of the Sanctuary, home of St.
Bernadette. (B, L, D)
Sept 13th: – LOURDES – NICE
This morning, after breakfast, we
depart Lourdes and continue our
journey towards the Côte D’Azur. Stop
for lunch in Nimes before arriving in Nice for our overnight and dinner. (B, L, D)
Sept 14th: – NICE – MONTECATINI
This morning we visit the Principality of Monaco for some sightseeing, shopping and lunch. We continue
along the French Riviera, crossing the border into Italy until we reach our next stop, Montecatini Terme in
the famous region of Tuscany. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Sept 15th: – MONTECATINI – FLORENCE -- ASSISI
Early morning departure for
Florence, “Cradle of the Italian
Rennaissance” where our local
guide highlights many of the
city’s priceless treasures. After
lunch on your own, free time
to shop and explore. In the
afternoon we continue to
Assisi
for
dinner
and
overnight. (B, D)
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Sept 16th: – ASSISI – ROME
Following breakfast, we visit the famous Basilica of St. Francis, dedicated to St. Francis, patron Saint of
animals, the environment and Italy. Lunch in Assisi and then depart for the “Eternal” city of Rome.
(B, L, D)
Sept 17th: – ROME
This morning we take you on a guided
tour of Classical Rome featuring some of
the most important sights, including a
trip to the Vatican City and a visit of St.
Peter’s Basilica. Tonight enjoy the
farewell dinner. (B, L, D)
Sept 18th: – ROME
After breakfast transfer to Rome
Fiumicino airport for your return flight
home. (B)
Meals legend:
B: Buffet breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
INCLUSIONS
The tour includes:
Flights from Toronto to Lisbon and back from Rome (departure from another city available, price on
request) • Deluxe Coach with a bathroom • Superior Tourist class accommodation • English speaking tour
escort • 14 nights in selected hotels (see list in the next page) • 14 breakfasts • 12 lunches • 14 dinners •
one glass of wine and one glass of mineral water with dinner • Guided city tours as per itinerary •
Admission fees as per itinerary • Visits as per itinerary • baggage handling
NOT INCLUDED:
• Gratuity to driver, guide and escort • Hotel city tax from 3 to 7 euros per city, per day, per person,
payable at the hotel • beverage during meals if not specified • Optional excursions • anything not
mentioned in “Tour Includes”
Rates per person in $ CAD in double occupancy with flights from Toronto
Rate per person from Toronto, starting from:
$4349+ tax 550
Other city departure price available
on request
+ $800
Triple reduction starting from:
- $100
Canada departures 2016 – Guaranteed Tour
September:
3rd - Guaranteed departure.
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Flights
1 TS 378
2 TS 309
Flights from Toronto (or similar according to availability)
dates
itinerary
Departure
Arrival
03SEP
Toronto Pearson – Lisbon
18:45
06:40 arrival on 04SEP
18 SEP
Rome – Toronto (Pearson) 14:00
17:50 arrival same day
Other Canadian gateways available (prices on request)
Hotel list (or similar) for Christian Europe Tour ** Hotels may be substituted for similar **
Lisbon
Hotel Sana Metropolitan
Fatima
Hotel Santa Maria
Avila
Hotel Avila Las Moradas
Madrid
Hotel Novotel Madrid Puente De La Paz
Huesca
Abba Hotel Huesca
Lourdes
Hotel Eliseo
Nice
Hotel Mercure Nice Notre Dame
or
Novotel – NICE airport Hotel
Montecatini Terme
Hotel Michelangelo
Assisi
Hotel Roseo Assisi
Rome
Hotel Clodio
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