the amalfi coast - Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce

Member of
THE AMALFI COAST
NOVEMBER 1-9, 2015
from
$3,099 AIR & LAND
NINE DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS
AND AIRFARE FROM CHICAGO
It is little wonder that this country is one of the world's best-loved destinations and that two-thirds of the world's historical artistic
heritage is in Italy. Whether it's culture, gastronomy, cutting-edge design, sybaritic pleasures or simply the art of dolce far niente, doing
nothing and just soaking up the atmosphere, this is a country for lovers of all that is good in life. The Amalfi Coast’s mixture of history
and nature are yours to discover from the Cathedral of Amalfi, to the villas in Ravello and the numerous churches built during the
historical period of Amalfi's Republic. From Galli's Isles in front of Positano to the Emerald Grotto, near Conca dei Marini, the Amalfi
Coast will captivate you with its warmth and beauty.
For more details and reservations contact:
The Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce
E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (219) 874-6221
THE AMALFI COAST
9 Days
$3,099
air & land
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TOUR FEATURES
•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from
Chicago
•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations
for 7 nights
•SUPERB CUISINE - 13 included meals consisting of 7 buffet
breakfasts and 6 dinners.
•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local
guide and all entrance fees as follows: Tour of Minori, Visit of
a limoncello factory with tasting, Amalfi coast tour, Cooking
class in Minori and Tour of Pompeii. Optional tours available.
•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a
professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour
•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe airconditioned motorcoach
•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handling
for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
•LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES - Hotel & City taxes
and service charges
OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES
•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations
for 2 nights
•SUPERB CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 buffet
breakfasts
•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local
guide and all entrance fees as follows: Full day tour of Rome,
including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and the
Colosseum.
•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a
professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour
•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handling
for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
•LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES - Hotel & City taxes
and service charges
Minor
Day 1 - Depart USA Depart Chicago for Minori, Italy. Meals and
refreshments served on board.
Day 2 - Rome/Minori Upon arrival proceed to baggage claim. After
clearing customs, you will be met by our local representative and
transferred to your hotel in Minori, an attractive and uncrowded
seaside town at the center of a wide cove on the Amalfi Coast. A
resort-like retreat among aristocratic Romans who came for the
sunshine and dramatic scenery, Minori retains its identity as a laidback fishing village. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel. (D)
Day 3 – Minori This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Minori.
Dubbed "the town of good taste" for its gastronomic delights, Minori
is known for its terraced gardens that stagger up the rugged hillsides
filled with citrus trees. The lemons are used to make some of the
tasty pastries sold in shops throughout the Amalfi Coast, but also
in the production of Limoncello, the area's famous liqueur. After a
tasting of Limoncello in a local factory, you will continue your tour
with a visit of local artisan’s shops producing ceramics and other
typical products of the area. Time to rest before taking part in a
cooking class held by the hotel chef, followed by dinner. (B,D)
Day 4 – Minori/Amalfi/Ravello/Minori Today, depart for a full
day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage towns of Amalfi and
Ravello. Amalfi was once a powerful town, and the first Sea Republic
in Italy. Part of the town was destroyed by a Tsunami in the 14th
century. Walk through the town and see examples of Moorish
influenced medieval architecture, such as Saint Andrew’s Cathedral
(Duomo) and the Cloister of Paradise. Amalfi is also known as a
maker of a hand-made thick paper called ‘bambagina” popular with
artists. Continue to the nearby charming town of Ravello, which was
founded in the 5th century as shelter against the barbarian
invasions. By the 9th century, the town was an important trading
power. Later in the afternoon, return to Minori. Dinner at hotel. (B,D)
Day 5 – Minori – Optional tour of Naples Full day at leisure or
take an optional tour to Naples. You will be taken on a city tour that
will highlight the beauty of this uniquely amazing city. Located in
the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius, Naples dates back 2,800 years. Today
it is the third-most populated city in Italy, with some 1 million
residents. Discover an age-old city dotted with Medieval, Baroque
and Renaissance-era churches and castles. Feel its energy
everywhere – in the traffic, the noise, the music, the performing
arts, and in the people's deep love for and pride in their city and in
their fervent religious devotion. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
(B,D)
Day 6 – Minori - Optional tour of Capri Full day at leisure or take
an optional tour to Capri. Weather permitting, a jetfoil will whisk you
across the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri. Ascend by
funicular to the “Piazzetta”, the town center and where
extravagance is the non-noticed norm. The magic of the island is
everywhere. Walk by spotless narrow streets. Gaze at boutique
displays. Sit at an open air cafe for lunch on your own, before
returning to the pier by funicular and boarding the jetfoil back to
the mainland. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 7 – Minori – Optional tour to Salerno and Paestum Full day
at leisure or take an optional tour to Salerno and Paestum. This
optional tour will be to the lively port town of Salerno. During
medieval times the town’s medical school was among the most
advanced. In recent history, Salerno was the site of the Allied
landing in September 1942. Continue to Paestum, one of the best
collections of Greek temples in Western Europe, and see the 2000
year old Doric Temples. Next, visit a “Mozzarella di Bufala” factory
to learn about the Mozzarella making process, and to sample some
of it. Return to Minori. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)
Day 8 – Minori/Rome Today you will be leaving Minori for Rome,
the “Eternal City”. Along the way we stop and tour Pompeii. No visit
to southern Italy would be complete without a visit to the unique
ruins of Pompeii. Explore the ancient city covered by volcanic dust
from Mt Vesuvius in AD 79, and see the excavated remains of the
Forum, thermal baths, Lupanare and Vetti's House. Once we arrive
to Rome, the rest of the day is at leisure. Italy’s renowned capital
city is a constant among “top ten” lists of places to visit. Rome
welcomes, embraces, and captivates travelers at every turn. Soak
in the Italian culture as you stroll past Roman ruins, absorb the
impressive architecture, and explore everything from Imperial
temples to early-Christian churches, medieval bell towers, baroque
basilicas and playful piazzas. Tonight bid arrivederci to Rome with
a special dinner in a lovely Roman restaurant. (B)
Rome
Day 9 - Rome to USA or extend your stay with an optional Rome
extension Morning transfer to the airport for your return flight
home. (B)
OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSION
Day 9 - Rome This morning experience a very special privately
guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the
Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. Then proceed to the Piazza
Venezia and Roman Forum, with a stop at the Colosseum - a
testament to the greatness of Rome’s past – for a guided tour.
Continue your full day tour by viewing the Arch of Constantine,
Circus Maximus, the Great Synagogue, Isola Tiberina and Castel
Sant’Angelo. (B)
Day 10 - Rome Full day at leisure. Rome is filled with monuments,
fountains, antiquities and other sites worth exploring. Use this free
day to stroll down the beautiful Via Condotti or the romantic Spanish
Steps and to discover why Roman trattorias are famous for their
fine cuisine. (B)
Day 11 - Rome to USA Morning transfer to the airport for your
return flight home. (B)
B – Breakfast, D – Dinner
TOUR PRICE
Tour price is $3,099 per person, double occupancy
For single occupancy, add $549
Fuel surcharges and air taxes are valid at the time of
printing but are subject to change
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to
substitute hotels and adjust itineraries at guide's
discretion due to local conditions.
OPTIONAL ROME EXTENSION::
Rome Extension: $669 Double Occupancy or $908 Single
HOTELS (OR SIMILAR)
Naples
Hotels
Hotel Villa Romana
Hotel Visconti
City
Minori
Rome
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce
November 1-9, 2015
Group
B001845
Booking #: _________
PLEASE PRINT— NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT
To register for this trip, please complete the form below and e-mail it to [email protected] or fax to (219) 873-1204
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OPTIONALS:
NAPLES:
$99 PER PERSON
SALERNO & PAESTUM:
$99 PER PERSON
ISLE OF CAPRI:
$249 PER PERSON
ROME EXTENSION: DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $669 PER PERSON/SINGLE OCCUPANCY $908
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A minimum of 20 passengers are required for the optional tours and 20 passengers are required to operate the Rome extension. The Rome extension must be
reserved and paid for at the time of registration.
PAYMENT METHOD & REQUIREMENTS:
Deposit: $500 per person at the time of registration, plus any optional tours or optional travel insurance. I am including payment for _______ people.
Reservations are on a first come first served basis. Please sign up early to secure your place.
Final payment is due: 90 days before departure
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
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The policy price is based on the total cost of the tour, including taxes. Insurance premium for trips $3,001 to $4,000 per person is: $299 (The premium is calculated
on base program and any optional tours)
Central Holidays trip cancellation and interruption insurance includes cancel for any reason insurance. The premium must be paid with your initial deposit or within
15 days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip. Due to policy rules our insurance cannot be purchased after 15 days. Central Holidays strongly recommends
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations with more than 90 days prior to departure; full refund minus the cost of trip cancellation & interruption insurance
Cancellations between 89 and 46 days prior to departure: 30% of total cost per person is retained
Cancellations between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of total cost per person is retained
Cancellations between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 75% of total cost per person is retained
Cancellations 14 days or less prior to departure, or no show: 100% of the package price is retained
Note: A person becoming a single as a result in the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement.
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