Northern Italy Including Cinque Terre

Northern Italy
Including Cinque Terre
Manarola, Cinque Terre
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
UÊ Milan Sightseeing includes views of the glass-domed Galleria,
the Gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera House.
UÊ Villa Taranto Visit the magnificent botanical gardens.
UÊ Stresa Orientation tour of the town on Lake Maggiore.
UÊ Genoa Sightseeing includes views of the renaissance palaces and
Via Garibaldi.
UÊ Santa Margherita Orientation of this coastal town.
UÊ La Spezia Orientation of this coastal town.
UÊ Cinque Terre Excursion to the Cinque Terre with a visit to two of
the towns.
UÊ Parma Orientation of the city.
UÊ Soragna Visit a parmesan cheese museum.
UÊ Langhirano Visit a Parma ham museum.
UÊ Fidenza Village Shop at this outlet village with over 100 boutiques.
UÊ Certosa di Pavia View the gothic and renaissance architecture of
this monastic complex.
UÊ J Audio Headsets On all guided visits and included sightseeing.
INSIDER HIGHLIGHTS
UÊ G Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure
experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expect
Travel Director.
UÊ B Be My Guest dinner in Baveno.
UÊ I Local Speciality Visit a Parma ham and parmesan cheese
museum near Parma.
UÊ l Unique Insight Enjoy an included visit to the beautiful gardens
of Villa Taranto.
DAY 1 ARRIVE MILAN (2 NIGHTS) E
Welcome to Milan, Italy’s commercial and financial hub. Relax after
check-in and later meet your fellow travellers and Travel Director
for a Welcome Reception and evening orientation drive. (WR)
Hotel: NH Touring (F)
DAY 2 MILAN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide takes you on a walking tour of Milan.
View the sights of the city including the Gothic Cathedral, the
glass-domed Galleria and La Scala Opera House. Enjoy free time
this afternoon to visit a museum or perhaps consider an optional
excursion to Sforza Castle. (BB)
DAY 3 MILAN − BAVENO (2 NIGHTS) N I l
Drive north-west to the Italian Lake District. Found on the southern
side of the Alps, Lake Maggiore is one of the most famous sights in
Lombardy and is known for its beautiful waters and picturesque views.
Enjoy an included visit to the beautiful botanical gardens of Villa
Taranto. See azalea, maple, rhododendron and camellia avenues, rare
lilies and gardens containing over 300 varieties of dahlias. You will have
free time here for lunch. Later, stop to view the sights of Stresa on the
shores of the lake before checking in to your hotel for a two night stay.
(BB D) Hotel: Simplon (F)
DAY 4 BAVENO FREE DAY B
A full day to relax and enjoy your Italian lakeside experience. Enjoy the
beautiful surroundings of your hotel or consider taking an excursion to
one of the Borromean Islands – Isola Bella, which includes a visit inside
the Borromeo Palace. This evening you will enjoy a special Be My
Guest dining experience. (BB BG)
DINING HIGHLIGHTS
UÊ Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks
with your Travel Director in Milan.
UÊ 8 hot breakfasts.
UÊ 2 three-course dinners with local wine.
UÊ Be My Guest dinner in Baveno.
UÊ Farewell Dinner in Milan.
FIRST CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
UÊ Includes all First Class features, refer to page 37.
UÊ A qualified Local Guide in Milan, Genoa and the Cinque Terre.
UÊ Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9 see departure
panel opposite conditions apply, refer to page 242.
UÊ L Souvenir Photo Capture treasured memories of your trip
with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
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Locally produced Parmesan Cheese
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Duration: 9 Days
Pace: Comfortable
BAVENO 2
Italian
Lakes
2 MILAN
1
Pavia
Fidenza
Genoa
ITALY
Soragna
1 PARMA
Langhirano
Santa Margherita
Cinque Terre 2 LA SPEZIA
9 Days from US$2199
per person twin share Ref:
Price per person
Starts
Milan
Ends
Milan
Single
Twin Supp.
Share Option
INOR
Price per person
Starts
Milan
Ends
Milan
Single
Twin Supp.
Share Option
Fri 6 Apr
Fri 13 Apr
Fri 20 Apr
Sat 14 Apr 2199
Sat 21 Apr 2199
Sat 28 Apr 2299
450
450
450
Fri 6 Jul
Fri 13 Jul
Fri 20 Jul
Sat 14 Jul
Sat 21 Jul
Sat 28 Jul
2199
2199
2299
450
450
450
Fri 27 Apr
Sat 5 May
2199
450
Fri 27 Jul
Sat 4 Aug
2199
450
Fri 4 May
Fri 11 May
Fri 18 May
Fri 25 May
Sat 12 May
Sat 19 May
Sat 26 May
Sat 2 Jun
2199
2199
2199
2199
450
450
450
450
Fri 3 Aug
Fri 10 Aug
Fri 17 Aug
Fri 24 Aug
Fri 31 Aug
Sat 11 Aug
Sat 18 Aug
Sat 25 Aug
Sat 1 Sep
Sat 8 Sep
2199
2199
2199
2199
2199
450
450
450
450
450
Fri 1 Jun
Fri 8 Jun
Fri 15 Jun
Fri 22 Jun
Fri 29 Jun
Sat 9 Jun
Sat 16 Jun
Sat 23 Jun
Sat 30 Jun
Sat 7 Jul
2199
2199
2199
2250
2250
450
450
450
390
390
Fri 7 Sep
Fri 14 Sep
Fri 21 Sep
Fri 28 Sep
Sat 15 Sep
Sat 22 Sep
Sat 29 Sep
Sat 6 Oct
2199 450
2199 450
2375 430
2275 390
US$50
Triple room reduction
Gulf of Genoa
Early payment discount
12 months
US$220
10 months
US$165
6 months
2nd Trip Discount SAVE up to US$115 p.p. Young Traveller Discount
US$110
US$220
All prices are per person, twin share.
Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 1 at Milan Malpensa Airport will
operate at 9.00am and 12.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their
own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at
Milan Malpensa Airport at 7.30am and 10.30am.
DAY 5 BAVENO − GENOA – SANTA MARGHERITA - LA SPEZIA
(2 NIGHTS)
Stop in Genoa, birthplace of Columbus, for an included guided walking
tour with an expert Local Guide. View some of the majestic Renaissance
and Baroque palaces of the noble families of Genoa and visit Via
Garibaldi which is inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage
Sites. Stop in Santa Margherita for free time. Consider taking a short
boat cruise excursion to Portofino (subject to weather conditions). Later,
arrive and check-in to your hotel in La Spezia for a two night stay. (BB)
Hotel: NH La Spezia (F)
DAY 6 LA SPEZIA – FULL DAY CINQUE TERRE EXCURSION N
Enjoy an included full day excursion to see the Cinque Terre – a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent coastline can only
be reached by boat or train. Visit two of the five picturesque fishing
villages before returning to your hotel. (BB D)
DAY 7 LA SPEZIA − LANGHIRANO - PARMA I
Enjoy a relaxing start to the day as you drive towards Parma
stopping in a small town called Langhirano. Here you will visit the
Museum of Prosciutto di Parma and hear about this gastronomic
delicacy which is famous the world over. Stop to take a picture of
the castle at Torrechiara before arriving in Parma for free time. This
evening consider taking an excursion for a gourmet dinner. (BB)
Hotel: San Marco and Formula Club (F)
For Trafalgar’s other great savings, air details and extra night accommodation
please see pages 24-25 and 240-241.
DAY 8 PARMA − SORAGNA – FIDENZA – PAVIA - MILAN F I
Today you will be able to enjoy another gastronomic product
from the region. Stop in the small town of Soragna to visit Museo
del Parmigiano-Reggiano to discover the history and process
involved in the manufacture of this popular cheese. Later you
will visit Fidenza Village. This is a pleasant and elegant outlet
shopping environment which offers more than 100 boutiques
waiting to provide a fine selection of the best fashion and
accessories brands including Armani, Dolce and Gabbana and
Valentino. This afternoon you will stop at the famous Carthusian
Monastery Certosa di Pavia to admire the gothic and renaissance
architecture of this monastic complex. Tonight enjoy a Farewell
Dinner with your companions and Travel Director. (BB FD)
Hotel: Novotel Milan Ca Granda (F)
DAY 9 DEPART MILAN
This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy as your fascinating holiday comes
to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)
Visit www.trafalgar.com for all definite departures and
up-to-date information on itineraries and optional excursions.
Statue of Vittorio Emanuele II and the Cathedral in Milan
ITALY & COMBINATIONS : REGIONALS
Overnight stays
E Welcome Reception (WR) F Highlight Lunch/Dinner/Farewell Dinner (HL/HD/FD) B Be My Guest Dining (BG) N Local Wine with Dinner H Wine Tasting I Local Speciality
FB = Full Breakfast BB = Buffet Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
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