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Background ITALIA A LA CARTE Tirreno tour Group Viale carducci 26 55049 Viareggio Lu Telefono +39 0584 30777 Fax +39 0584 49871 http://www.tirrenotour.it/ [email protected] Albizi Viaggi & Congressi Via M.Palmieri 35/37 r 50122 Firenze Telefono +39 055 2346704 Fax +39 055 245440 [email protected] http://www.albiziviaggi.com/ Professional in meeting,incentive and group organisation Tirreno Tour group is an Italian Tour Operator specialized in travel organisation. From 40 years works in travel for individual through its branch of Viareggio;in groups,meeting, incentive, congress and special sport event through its office in Florence . The professional staff of the group has got like “ Mission” the complete satisfaction of the customer . The engagement of the group during the years has reached a lot of successes in the field of meetings and national and international congresses . The organisation of small events , choosing of destination and not traditional location together with the professional competence of all the staff takes the event unique and such as to be remembered for a long time . Mission of the Company is the “ Tailor Made “ product with a special attention to the needs of customer that is our goal that cannot be given up! Any main customers : Monte dei Paschi di Siena – Ufficio di Ginevra Gruppo Lamborghini congresso nazionale Congresso ATICELCA (Associazione Industriali della Carta) Congresso PREMIUM DAY ( Congresso Medico sponsorizzato da Sweden e Martina, aziende produttrici di attrezzature odontoiatriche) Congresso SISVET (Associazione Medici Veterinari) Firenze Marathon 2005 - 6200 atleti con incarico rinnovato per il 2006 Sindacato CISL – Congresso Nazionale annuale Sindacato CISL – convegni annuali Viaggi di incentivazione con motivazioni sportive per conto del G.S. Affrico di Firenze Viaggi a tema culturale in occasione di Mostre a Rovereto, Brescia, Treviso, Torino, Venezia, Roma, Mantova, Ferrara e Napoli per conto dell’Accademia della Crusca, l’Orchestra Regionale Toscana, California State University – sede di Firenze, Sarah Lawrence College Università di Siena – Dipartimento di Scienze Turistiche Privatistiche Università di Firenze – Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia IRPET - Firenze (Istituto Regionale Programmazione Economica della Toscana) RARI NANTES Florentia (Squadra nazionale di Pallanuoto) Viola Club Verrazzano –trasferte e riunioni Associazione di avvocati tedeschi per visite tecniche e incontri con l’ordine degli avvocati e Tribunale di Firenze Associazione di personale paramedico della Germania per visite tecniche a strutture ospedaliere in Italia, Asili Nido e Centri di Recupero per tossicodipendenti Visite specialistiche ad aziende vinicole toscane, con degustazione vini e prodotti DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) e DOP - Denominazione di Origine Protetta (per altri prodotti alimentari, quali tartufo, zafferano ecc.) 1 elegant boutiques... Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. SCOPRIRE FIRENZE CLASSIC TUSCANY 1st day - Montecatini Terme Arrival to Monmtecatini and accomodation at Hotel .Dinner and overnight stay st 1 day - Florence Arrival in Florence, dinner and overnight in hotel. nd 2 day – Florence Full day sightseeing with city guide including the Cathedral, the Baptistry and Giotto Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria and Uffizi Gallery. Visit includes also Ponte Vecchio ,famous all over the world for its jewellery shops. Lunch in a typical Florentine restaurant, in the afternoon visit to Piazza Santa Croce. 3rd day - Ville Medicee , Poggio a Caiano Half day excursion to the hills around Florence, including Medici Villas such as 100 Chimneys Villa at Poggio a Caiano, Villa Medici Quinto at Cerreto Guidi and also the Royal Villa built in 1485 for Laurence of the Medici. Lunch in a typical farm with tuscan menu and various qualities of wine. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day Departure after breakfast. TOUR INCLUDES 3 nights on HB and 1 night on BB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Florence or surroundings. 1 full day with escorted guide 1 lunch in a wine cellar with tuscan menu Entrance fees to Medici’s Villas and lunch in a typical Florentine restaurant. 4th day - Siena, San Gimignano After breakfast full day excursion to Siena in the morning and to San Gimignano in the afternoon, wine tasting in an old typical wine cellar in the Chianti area . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5th day- Departure after breakfast. TOUR INCLUDES nd 2 day –Florence After breakfast fulday excursion to Florence ,the most oimportant town of tuscany.Visit of Piazza Santa Croce,Piazzale Michelangelo , iazza Signoria ,Palazzo vecchio with the famous Loggia de’ Lanzi, the Cathedral,the Baptistry and Giotto Bell tower.The visit continues to Ponte Vecchio with its famous jeweleries.in the evening return to hotel to have dinner and to stay overnight. 4 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Montecatini Terme. 3 full day excursions with guide Visit of a tuscan wine cellar in Chianti area 3rd day –Pisa,Lucca Full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca . Pisa with its Piazza dei Miracoli, the Cathedral, the Baptistry, the monumental graveyard and the famous Leaning tower. Tour proceeds on to Lucca, medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Sightseeing includes the famous Cathedral of San Martino, the amphitheatre, via Fillungo with its 2 MAREMMA Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. TREKKING 5th day st 1 day - Maremma Arrival in hotel in the heart of Tuscan Maremma. Dinner and overnight. 2nd day - Volterra, Larderello Full day excursion to Volterra, guided tour of this old town of Etruscan origins. Visit of the Roman Amphitheatre, Palazzo Pretorio and the Cathedral. Tour continues to Larderello ,famous for its naturalistic treasures . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Parco dell’Uccellina, Pitigliano, Sovana Full day excursion to Uccellina’s Park where you will meet the famous “Buttero” the typical maremmano cowboy . Tour continues to visit the beautiful medieval towns of Pitigliano and Sovana. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Massa Marittima, Populonia, Baratti’s Gulf Full day excursion to Massa Marittima and Populonia, both of etruscan origins. Tour continues to Baratti’s Gulf, natural harbour very important during etruscan ages to transport iron from Elba Island. Departure after breakfast. TOUR INCLUDES 4 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Maremma area. 2 full day excursions with guide Entrance fee to Uccelina’s Natural Park. 1st day - Val d’Elsa, Certaldo, San Gimignano Journey to Val d’Elsa with a trekking excursion among the beautiful hills of this region. Tour of Certaldo and San Gimignano. Lunch in a typical characteristic restaurant. Free time to visit San Gimignano. Arrival in Montecatini or surroundings for dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day - Montagnola, Siena Full day excursion to Montagnola in the surroundings of Siena. Trekking excursion across the Villas’ parks, reaching the woods of Montagnola where a roman church overlooks Siena. By the woods a coach will be waiting to take you to a typical tuscan restaurant. After lunch journey to Siena where you will have free time to visit the city. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Fiesole, Florence Full day excursion to visit the etruscan town of Fiesole located on the hills of Florence overlooking the Arno Valley. Trekking excursion across this beautiful landscape where geniuses like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were greatly inspired, through the woods lined with vineyards s and olive trees until the road winds down to the Arno river. Transfer to Florence by coach and lunch in a restaurant in the historical centre of Florence. Free time to visit the city and return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Vinci, Anchiano After breakfast trekking excursion from Vinci to Anchiano crossing the Montalbano chains of mountains. Lunch in a restaurant or a Trattoria . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5th day - Valle del Pesa, Greve Journey to the Chianti region. Trekking tour from the valley of Pesa through the woods and hills to Greve . A wine tasting will be offered together with a typical tuscan lunch in a wine cellar located in the Chianti area. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6th day - Departure after breakfast. TOUR INCLUDES 6 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Montecatini Terme or surroundings 5 full day excursions with tour escort 5 lunches in typical restaurants 3 ELBA ISLAND 1st day - Portoferraio Arrival in Portoferraio and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight. 2nd day - Villa di Napoleone Full day excursion to Napoleon’s Villa . During the tour stop in a wine cellar for a tuscan snack and wine tasting . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Fortezza Medicea , Palazzina dei Mulini, Capo Enfola, Rio Elba After breakfast full day excursion to the Medicea Forteress, Palazzina dei Mulini and Capo Enfola . Lunch in hotel and in the afternoon excursion to Rio Elba. Return to hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Portoferraio After breakfast free time for shopping. Later, departure by ferry from Portoferraio to Piombino. End of our services. TOUR INCLUDES 2 nights on HB basis and 1 night in FB in 3 or 4 stars hotel on Elba Island 1 dinner with dance Ferry tickets to/from Piombino/Portoferraio Entrance fee to Napoleon’s Villa . VERSILIA COAST Festival. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day – Island of Elba Full day excursion to Elba Island. 1st day - Versilia Arrival on the Versilian Coast . Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day - Pisa, Lucca Full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca . Pisa with its Piazza dei Miracoli, the Cathedral, the Baptistry, the monumental graveyard and the famous Leaning tower. Tour proceeds on to Lucca, medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Sightseeing includes the famous Cathedral of San Martino, the amphitheatre, via Fillungo with its elegant boutiques... Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5th day Departure after breakfast. TOUR INCLUDES: 4 nights on HB basis in hotel 3 o 4 stars on the Versilian coast Ferry to/from Elba for passengers and 12m coach Villa Puccini entrance fee 3 full day excursions with escort 3rd day - Carrara, Riviera della Versilia Full day excursion to Carrara and tour of this beautiful town including the marble quarries on the Apuan Alps. In the afternoon tour to the Versilian coast and its famous towns such as Forte dei Marmi, Lido di Camaiore and Viareggio up to Torre del Lago Puccini. Tour includes Puccini’s villa on Massacciuccoli lake where in the summer is held the famous Puccini Opera 4 TURANDOT 4th day PUCCINI’S FESTIVAL 1st day - Montecatini Terme Arrival in hotel in Montecatini Terme . Dinner and overnight. 2nd day - Lucca, Montecatini Terme, Torre del Lago In the morning excursion to Lucca, birth place of the great composer Giacomo Puccini. Lunch in a typical trattoria in the historical centre. In the afternoon, tour of Torre del lago Puccini and return to hotel. Dinner in a typical restaurant on the Versilian coast and Opera at Teatro dei Quattro Milla in Torre del Lago . Overnight in hotel. 3rd day - Celle di Puccini Departure after breakfast and end of our services. 22 / 29 LUGLIO Prices on request 5 / 11 AGOSTO 2006 Avant Programme 52 ° Puccini Festival LA BOHEME 28 LUGLIO 6 / 12 / 18 AGOSTO MADAMA BUTTERFLY TOSCA 21 / 30 LUGLIO 4 / 10 / 19 AGOSTO 17 / 20 AGOSTO Excursion to “Celle di Puccini” small town and tour includes the Puccini’s family museum .Small concert in Celle and return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5 SMERALDA COAST centre. Then, tour of Capo Falcone to admire a wonderful landscape up to Asinara Island. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5th day - Bosa, Serravalle 1st day Arrival in Livorno harbour and embarkation on the ferry boat to Sardinia. 2nd day - Olbia, Alghero Arrival in Olbia in the morning and transfer to hotel near Alghero, welcome drink and free time for clients. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. 3rd day - Grotte di Nettuno, Alghero Full day excursion to Bosa, famous village of Serravalle which in the past belonged to the Malaspina family. Town also very well known for its fish. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6th day Emerald Coast, Porto Cervo, Olbia Departure after breakfast and tour of the Emerald coast. Short tour of the famous Porto Cervo. Back to Olbia in time to embark on the ferry boat to Livorno. TOUR INCLUDES After breakfast full day excursion to “ Grotte of Nettuno “ by private boat. In the evening, return to Alghero to visit the historical centre with its characteristic streets. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 4 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel boat excursion to “ Grotte of Nettuno”, entrance fee included excursion to Cagliari Ferry boat to/from Sardinia 4th day - Sassari, Stintino, Capo Falcone available only in a particular period of the year Full day excursion to beautiful Sassasi to assist at the famous “ Cavalcata Sarda “, annual folkloristic festival of Sardinia. Tour continues to Stintino, small sailors village and now a nice spa Attention : The “Cavalcata Sarda” is Price on request to Villmar, small village known for its Murales. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. SARDEGNA 1st day - Santa Margherita di Pula Arrival in Santa Margherita di Pula ,check-in in hotel. Dinner and overnight. 5th day - Chia, Teleuda Half day excursion to along the coast, stop famous for its wool Return to hotel for overnight. Chia , tour in Teulada, handicraft . dinner and 6th day Departure after breakfast. 2nd day - Cagliari, Nora Full day excursion to Cagliari, tour includes the Town Hall, the Roman Amphitheatre, the archaeological Museum, the roman Cathedral and the historical centre. In the afternoon, visit of the small town of Nora one of the oldest town of Sardinia . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. TOUR INCLUDES 5 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel 1 typical Sardinian lunch 1 gala dinner in hotel 3rd day - Sant’Antioco island Full day excursion to Saint Antioco Island, visit of Antioco founded in the 9th century. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Barumini, Giara di Gesturi, Villmar Excursion to Barumini , famous for its Nuragic culture, then tour of Giara of Gestori, known for its dwarf horses of Giara with typical lunch. Tour continues 6 COMO & MAGGIORE LAKE the 20 Chapels of Sacro Monte. In the afternoon free time. In the evening, return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Lago di Como After breakfast departure to Como lake, arrival in hotel around lunch time. In the afternoon, excursion to Villa Carlotta and the Botanical Garden. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5th day 1st day - Lago Maggiore Arrival in hotel on Maggiore Lake. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day - Isole Borromee, Stresa After breakfast full day boat excursion to Borromee Islands, Bella Madre and Pescatori, famous for the Borromeo Palace in Baroque style. Pescatori Island is a sailor isle, one of the quietest and best preserved of the Borromee Islands. Tour of Stresa, very nice town on Maggiore Lake and in the evening return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Lago d’Orta After breakfast, excursion to Tremezzo and Bellagio. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6th day Departure after breakfast. TOUR INCLUDES 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel on Maggiore Lake + 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Como Lake + 1 night on HB basis in Orta lake English tour escort for all excursions Boat from Tremezzo to Bellagio Boat to Borromeo Islands Entrance fees to Villas and Gardens After breakfast excursion to Orta lake, tour of this nice town located on the shore of the lake ,beautiful for its old palaces and elegant houses to rent for holidays. The town is dominated by 7 GARDA LAKE Basilica and the famous house of Romeo and Juliette. On the way back to the hotel, stop in Rivereto for wine tasting of the Trentino wines. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 4th day - Venezia 1st day - Lago di Garda Arrival in a very good 3 stars hotel. Dinner and overnight. 2nd day - Riva del Garda, , Limone, Gardone, Sirmione, Malcesine After breakfast excursion to Riva del Garda, sightseeing includes the Rocca, Atonale Tower, Pretorio Palace. Excursion proceeds on to Limone and Gardone, transfer by boat to Sirmione, nice holiday centre, visit to the 12th century Fortezza della Scala and the Roman Villa. After lunch, tour continues on to Garda and Malcesine, old and small town of sailors. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Verona, Rovereto After breakfast guided tour of Venice, one of the most famous city of the world. All the history of Venice is expressed in its palaces, houses and churches where reflects the art of various countries. Sightseeing includes the Doge Palace, Rialto Bridge and Ponte dei Sospiri. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5th day Pordenone Canale, Lomaso, TOUR INCLUDES 5 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in a beautiful town of Garda Lake English speaking tour escort for all excursions Wine tasting in Rovereto Boat from Gardone to Sirmione. ARENA DI VERONA Excursion to the medieval villages of the Trentino region such as Canale, ancient town where time has stopped. Lomaso, a small agricultural mountain village with its beautiful castles. The tour continues to Pordenone for a “grappa” tasting (grapes liqueur). In the afternoon, free time for shopping and return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6° day Departure after breakfast. Full day excursion to Verona, the town of Romeo and Juliette. Visit of its Amphitheatre, the Arena and the most important monuments such as the San Zeno and San Fermo 8 June 24 sab Cav.Rusticana Pagliacci 25 dom Aida 29 gio Aida 30 ven Carmen July 01 sab Cav.Rusticana Pagliacci 02 dom Aida 07 ven Carmen 08 sab Cav.Rusticana Pagliacci 09 dom Aida 14 ven Cav.Rusticana Pagliacci 15 sab Tosca 16 dom Aida 18 mar Carmen 19 mer Cav.Rusticana Pagliacci 20 gio Aida 21 ven Carmen 22 sab Tosca 23 dom Aida 25 mar Carmen 26 mer Aida 27 gio Cav.Rusticana Pagliacci 28 ven Carmen 29 sab Tosca 30 dom Aida August 04 ven Carmen 05 sab Madama Butterfly 06 dom Aida 08 mar Cav.Rusticana Pagliacci 09 mer Aida 10 gio Carmen 11 ven Madama Butterfly 12 sab Tosca 13 dom Aida 15 mar 20 dom Aida 22 mar Carmen 23 mer Madama Butterfly 24 gio Aida 25 ven Tosca 26 sab Madama Butterfly 27 dom Aida Aida 16 mer Carmen 17 gio Cav.Rusticana Pagliacci 18 ven Tosca 19 sab Madama Butterfly 9 EMILIA ROMAGNA surrounding Bologna. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. MILANO 5th day Departure after breakfast and end of services. 1st day - Bologna Arrival in Bologna and accommodation in hotel in this city or in the surroundings. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day - Parma, Modena After breakfast excursion to Parma, sightseeing includes the Cathedral and the Baptistery. Visit to a factory producing the famous Parma ham with tasting then, tour of Moden and to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Ferrara, delta del Po After breakfast, excursion to Ferrara and tour of this beautiful town famous for its noble d’Este family. In the afternoon excursion to the river Po and return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Bologna After breakfast full day excursion to Bologna, most important city of Emilia Romagna region. Wine tasting in a wine cellar on the hills 1st day - Milano Arrival in hotel in Milan. Dinner and overnight stay. TOUR INCLUDES 3 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Bologna or surroundings half day excursion with english speaking guide to Bologna half day excursion with english speaking guide to Modena half day excursion with english speaking guide to Ferrara half day excursion with english speaking guide to Parma 2nd day - Milano After breakfast guided tour of Milan, sightseeing includes the most important monuments, the famous Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, the theatre of La Scala and the Sforza family castle. In the afternoon free time for shopping in the elegant streets of Milan such as Montenapoleone street and della Scala street. 3rd day Departure after breakfast and end of our services. TOUR INCLUDES 2 nights on BB basis in a 3 or 4 stars hotel in the centre of Milan Half day guided tour of Milan Dinner in restaurant of the centre of Milan not included 10 GOLF IN TUSCANY Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. TOUR INCLUDES 5th day - Golf Club La Pievaccia 7 nights on HB basis and american buffet breakfast in a 3 or 4 or 5 stars hotel in Montecatini Terme 5 Golf Green Fees as per programme 1 lunch with wine tasting in an old farm in Montecarlo 1 lunch in a typical florentine trattoria in Florence 1 dinner in a famous Winebarrestaurant in Montecatini Terme with meal and wine tasting 2 full day excursions with english speaking tour escort After breakfast departure to Golf Club La Pievaccia located in the beautiful hills surrounding Montecatini. Tee time at 10.30 a.m . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 1st day - Montecatini Terme Arrival in hotel in Montecatini Terme ,welcome drink. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day - Pisa, Lucca 6th day - Golf Club Le Pavoniere After breakfast departure to Golf Club Le Pavoniere near Prato. Tee time at 10.00 a.m . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. After breakfast guided tour of Pisa and Lucca with its 90 churches. In the afternoon, on the way back to hotel, stop in Montecarlo medieval village to enjoy a wine tasting in an old farm house. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 7° day - Firenze 3rd day - Versilia Golf Club 8° day - Golf Club of Ugolino After breakfast departure to Versilia Golf club in Forte dei Marmi .Tee time at 10.00 a.m . In the evening return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Cosmopolitan Golf Club After breakfast departure to Cosmopolitan Golf Club of Tirrenia. Tee time at 10.00 a.m. Full day excursion to Florence with tour escort to visit this beautiful city. Stop for lunch in a typical “trattoria” to enjoy the famous “ fiorentina steak” . In the afternoon free time for shopping. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. After breakfast departure to Golf Club Ugolino on the florentine hills. Tee time at 10.30 a.m. In the evening return to hotel, dinner and wine tasting in a famous Winebar-restaurant in Montecatini. Overnight in hotel. 9° day Departure after breakfast and end of services. 11 ETRUSCHI 1st day - Siena or Chianciano Terme Arrival in Siena or surroundings such as Chianciano Terme. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day Gimignano - Siena, San 4th day- Pienza, Montepulciano Full day excursion to Pienza, sightseeing includes the Romitorio and Pieve of Corsignano. Tour continues to Montepulciano, visit to the historical centre and the Temple of S. Biagio. Stop in an old wine cellar to taste the famous “ Vino Nobile” (Noble wine) of Montepulciano” . Wine tasting and tuscan snack. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5° day - Volterra, Larderello After breakfast full day excursion to Siena in the morning and to San Gimignano in the afternoon, wine tasting in an old typical wine cellar in the Chianti area . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Full day excursion to Volterra, town of etruscan origins, sightseeing includes the Roman Amphitheatre, Palazzo Pretorio and the Cathedral. Visit of Larderello, small town located on the metalliferous hills, famous for its naturalistic and geothermic treasures. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Arezzo, Cortona 6° day Full day excursion to Arezzo, Petrarca’s city with paintings of “Piero della Francesca”, sighseeing includes the Fortezza of Medici, the Cathedral, Palazzo Pretorio and the Roman Amphitheatre. Tour continues to Cortona, typical etruscan town, famous for its cultural treasures. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMM Departure after breakfast, end of our services. TOUR INCLUDES 5 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Siena or Chianciano Terme 4 full days guided tours 1 wine tasting with tuscan snack in an old wine cellar in Montepulciano 1 wine tasting in a wine cellar in Chianti area 12 THE STREET OF WINES 1st day Terme - Montecatini Arrival in Montecatini Terme. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day Fuccecchio - Florence, Full day excursion to Florence and sightseeing to the most important monuments. Tour continues to Fucecchio to visit a farm hotel to taste their wines . Dinner with menu and wine tasting. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Pistoia, Larciano Castello, Vinci Excursion to Pistoia, very important medieval town famous for the development of the arts and commercial life. Visit to the church of San Zeno, Palazzo of Giano, church S. Giovanni Fuoricivitas and other important monuments. Tour continues to Larciano a small town located in the heart of Tuscany and surrounded by secular olive trees. Visit to an old oil mill, oil tasting with tuscan snack. In the afternoon tour of Vinci, birth town of Leonardo and the Leonardian Museum. Dinner in a typical restaurant where to enjoy the special ‘500 epoch menu with wine tasting. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th giorno - San Gimignano, Greve in Chianti In the morning excursion to San Gimignano. Lunch in a typical wine cellar in the heart of the Chianti area and, in the afternoon, guided tour of Siena, famous for its “ Palio”. Tour continues to Greve in Chianti through the Chiantigiana road ,tour of this small town and dinner in the typical restaurant “Omero” where to taste different wines selected by the owner himself: Omero Casprini. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 5th day - Pisa, Lucca Full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca. Guided tour to both cities and on the way back stop in Montecarlo, area in which is produced a very good white wine. Visit to a wine cellar, wine tasting with tuscan snack. Dinner in Montecatini Alto, small medieval town reached by funicular. Dinner in a typical medieval restaurant with wine tasting. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6th day Departure after breakfast and end of our services. TOUR INCLUDES 1 nights on HB basis and 4 nights on BB basis in a 3 or 4 or 5 stars hotel in Montecatini Terme 4 dinners in typical restaurants and wine tasting Tickets for the funicular 1 oil tasting with tuscan snack 1 wine tasting with tuscan snack in a wine cellar in Montecarlo 4 guided tours with english speaking guide Entrance fee to Leornardiano Museum in Vinci TUSCANY & UMBRIA 1st day - Montecatini Terme Arrival in Montecatini Terme. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day - Florence 13 TUSCANY & UMBRIA Full day excursion to Florence, sightseeing includes the most important monuments. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - Pisa, Lucca Excursion to Pisa, tour includes Piazza dei Miracoli and its Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Monumental Cemetery. In the afternoon tour of Lucca with its 90 churches. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Siena, Perugia After breakfast departure to the Umbrian region. On the way short stop in Siena to visit this beautiful city. Tour continues to Perugia. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Santa Chiara church. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6th day - Spello, Gubbio, Lago Trasimeno Full day excursion to visit some Umbrian treasures such as the old towns of Spello, Gubbio and Passignano on Trasimeno Lake. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 7th day Departure after breakfast and end of our services. TOUR INCLUDES 3 night on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Montecatini Terme 3 night on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Perugia or surroundings 4 full day guided tours with english speaking tour escort Entrance fees to all Museums as per programme 5th day- Perugia, Assisi Full day excursion to Perugia , sightseeing includes the Cathedral, Fontana Maggiore, Palazzo dei Priori, etc... In the afternoon, excursion to Assisi, sightseeing includes the S. Francesco Church and 14 UMBRIA 5th day - Spoleto. Monteluco, Spello 1st day- Perugia Arrival in Perugia or surroundings. Dinner and overnight in hotel . 2nd day- Perugia, Assisi Full day excursion to Perugia visiting Fontana Maggiore, the Cathedral and Palazzo dei Priori. Tour continues to Assisi to visit the Church of S. Francesco and the Church of Santa Chiara. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day- Gubbio, Città di Castello After breakfast full day excursion to Gubbio, visit includes the most important monuments. Tour of Citta’ di Castello small but very characteristic umbrian town. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day Trasimeno to taste the Orvieto wine D.O.C.. In the afternoon, tour of the Trasimeno Lake. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Orvieto, Full day excursion to Spoleto and Monteluco, small town of historical and artistic importance. In the afternoon excursion to Spello. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6th day Departure after breakfast and end of our services. TOUR INCLUDES 5 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Perugia or surroundings 4 full day guided tours Ferry boat tickets on Trasimeno Lake Entrance fees for all museums as per programme Lago After breakfast excursion to Orvieto, medieval town, to see this characteristic historical centre. Tour continues to visit a famous wine cellar 15 ROME with tenors in a typical restaurant. Overnight in hotel. roman 5th day Departure after breakfast and end of our services. 1st day - Roma Arrival in Rome. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 2nd day - Roma Full day excursion to the” Eternal city”. Sightseeing of the Christian Rome includes the Vatican, Saint Peter’s Cathedral and the Sixtine Chapel, the Vatican museum, Sant’Angelo Castle . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. TOUR INCLUDES 4 nights on BB basis in 2 or 3 or 4 stars hotel in the centre of Rome 3 dinners in restaurants of the centre of Rome 1 folkloric dinner in a typical restaurant of Rome 3rd day - Roma Full day excursion “Classic Rome”: Piazza Novona, Fontana of Trevi, Piazza di Spagna and Colosseum. Dinner in restaurant and overnight in hotel. 4th day - Tivoli, Roma Excursion to visit the Roman Castels, Tivoli and its Villa d’Este, very important ancient monuments. Return to Rome and in the afternoon free time for shopping in the famous streets such as Via Frattini,.. Dinner 16 MINICRUISE SICILY & TUSCANY 1st day Arrival by coach to the harbour of Genoa or Livorno and boarding. Overnight on the ferry and arrival in Palermo harbour in the afternoon. Full day excursion to Agrigento and the Temples Valley. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Full day excursion to Florence and in the evening return to hotel for dinner and overnight. After breakfast departure and end of our services. 6th day - Enna, Piazza Armerina, Taormina 12th day - Carrara, Lucca TOUR INCLUDES Full day excursion to Carrara and the marble quarries on the Apuan Alp. On the way back to Montecatini, stop in Lucca for a short tour of this medieval town with its 90 churches. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2 nights on ferry from/to Genoa or Livorno/Palermo with accommodation in internal cabins 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Palermo 1 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Agrigento 3 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Taormina 6 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Montecatini Terme 1 wine tasting with a tuscan snack in a Chianti area wine cellar 1 dinner in restaurant and wine tasting Ferry boat to/from Elba Island After breakfast departure to Enna and Piazza Armerina. In the evening, arrival in hotel in Taormina or surroundings. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 7th day- Siracusa 2nd day - Palermo Full day excursion to Siracusa. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Arrival in Palermo and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 8th day- Etna, Taormina 3rd day - Palermo, Mondello, Monte Pellegrino Excursion to Palermo and visit of the most important monuments. In the afternoon, tour of Mondello and Monte Pellegrino. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 4th day - Segesta, Selinunte, Agrigento Erice, After breakfast tour of Agrigento,on the way tour of the towns of Erice, Segeste and Selinunte. Arrival in hotel at Agrigento, dinner and overnight. 5th day - Agrigento, Valle dei Templi Full day excursion to the Etna volcano and Taormina. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 9th day - Messina, Tindari, Cefalù, Palermo After breakfast departure to visit Tindari and Cefalu’. In the evening arrival in Messina. Panoramic visit of this beautiful city of sailors and check-in in hotel. Dinner and overnight on board. 10th day - Montecatini Terme Arrival in the harbour of Genoa or Livorno and transfer to Montecatini or the Versilian Coast . Dinner and overnight in hotel. 11th day - Florence 13th day - Siena, San Gimignano Full day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano .Visit of these beautiful cities and on the way back stop in an old tuscan wine cellar for wine tasting and a tuscan snack. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 14th day – Elba island Full day excursion to Elba Island. Departure from Piombino and arrival in Portoferraio after one hour crossing to visit this beautiful island. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 15th day- Pisa Half day excursion to Pisa to visit its most important monuments and its Leaning Tower. In the afternoon, free time for shopping. In the evening special dinner in a typical restaurant on the hills of Montecatini. Overnight in hotel. 16th day 17 ITALIAN LANDSCAPE archaeological site. Accommodation in hotel in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight in hotel. AROUND ITALY 6th day- Capri, Anacapri 1st day- Garda Arrival in one of the town of Garda Lake and accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Full day excursion to Capri and Anacapri and their beautiful botanic gardens. Return to hotel, dinner in a typical restaurant of the Peninsola Sorrentina with folkloristic show. Overnight in hotel. 2nd day - Verona, Florence 7th day - Firenze, Lago di Garda 1st day- Montecatini Terme Arrival in Montecatini accommodation. Dinner overnight in hotel. and and 2nd day - Florence After breakfast departure and excursion to Verona. Tour of the city of the Arena and Romeo and Juliette’ house. After the tour departure to Tuscany. On arrival in Montecatini dinner and overnight in hotel. After breakfast departure to Garda Lake, during the journey stop in Florence for a short visit. Accommodation in hotel in Garda or surroundings, dinner and overnight. Full day excursion to Florence, city of artistic and cultural importance. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 8th day 3rd day - Siena, Roma After breakfast departure and end of services . Excursion to Pisa, sightseeing includes Piazza dei Miracoli with the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower. In the afternoon, tour of Lucca and its most important monuments. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. After breakfast departure to Rome. Stop on the way in Siena, half day visit of the city of the Palio. Arrival in Rome and accommodation in hotel . Dinner in restaurant and overnight in hotel. 4th day - Roma Full day tour including the Monumental Rome. Dinner in restaurant and overnight in hotel. 5th day - Pompei, Sorrento Departure to Sorrento. On the way stop in Pompei to visit the important TOUR INCLUDES First and last night in a 3 or 4 stars hotel on Garda Lake on HB basis. 1 night on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Montecatini Terme 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Rome or surroundings 1 night on HB and 1 night on BB basis in 3 or 4 stars in Sorrento 1 dinner with folkloristic show in a typical restaurant of Sorrento Ferry boat to/from Capri and Anacapri 3rd day - Pisa, Lucca 4th day - Siena, Roma After breakfast departure to Rome, on the way stop in Siena to visit this medieval city. Arrival in Rome, dinner and overnight in hotel. 18 5th day - Roma 9th day - Venice 6th day - Roma, Perugia 10° day Departure from hotel , tour to: the Terme di Caracalla, the Catacombs of San Callisto and Circo Massimo. Tour continues to Umbria. Arrival in the evening in Perugia, accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. After breakfast departure and end of services. 7th day - Perugia, Assisi 3 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Montecatini 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Rome or roman castles 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Lido di Jesolo or Venice 6 full day guided tours Full day guided tour of Rome, sightseeing includes the Vatican and Saint Peter’s, the Sixtine Chapel, Sant’Angelo Castle, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona, Fontana di Trevi and the Colosseum. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Tour of the historical centre of Perugia, sightseeing includes the Rocca, Fontana Maggiore and the Cathedral. In the afternoon, excursion to Assisi, sightseeing includes the Churches of San Francesco and Santa Chiara. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Full day excursion to Venice to visit this wonderful city and its most important monuments such as: Ponte dei Sospiri, Ponte of Rialto, Piazza San Marco and Palazzo Ducale. In the afternoon, boat excursion to Murano, visit to a glass blowing handicraft. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. TOUR INCLUDES 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Perugina or surroundings 8th day - Venice Departure from hotel towards Venice. Arrival in the afternoon, accommodation, dinner and overnight in hotel. 19 COAST TO COAST 1st day - Milan Arrival in Milan accommodation, dinner and overnight in hotel . 2nd day - Milan Half day sightseeing of the Cathedral and the most important monuments. Free time for shopping. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 3rd day - Riviera della Versilia Departure to Tuscany. Arrival and accommodation in hotel in Viareggio or Marina di Pietrasanta on Versilian coast . Dinner and overnight in hotel. 4th day - Siena, Anzio Departure to Rome, on the way stop in Siena for a short visit. In the evening arrival in Anzio situated on the coast of Rome. Dinner and overnight in hotel, 5th day - Roma Full day Monumental Rome or Christian Rome tour. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6th day - Pompei, Sorrento After breakfast departure to the Campania region. On the way stop in Pompei to visit the famous archaeological site. Accommodation in Sorrento, dinner and overnight in hotel. 7th day - Positano, Amalfi Full day excursion to Amalfi Coast , including Positano. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 8th day - Rimini After breakfast departure, arrival in the evening in Rimini. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Rimini. After breakfast departure and end of services. TOUR INCLUDES 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Milan 1 night on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel on the Vesilian coast 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Anzio 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Sorrento 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Rimini or surrounding 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Lido di Jesolo 1 full day and 5 half day guided tours. 9th day - Repubblica di San Marino Excursion to the Republic of San Marino. Return to Rimini and time at leisure. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 10th day - Ravenna, Lido di Jesolo After breakfast departure to Ravenna for a short tour. Arrival in the evening in Lido di Jesolo. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 11th day - Venezia Full day excursion to Venice , sightseeing includes the most important monuments. In the evening return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 12th day 20 HIGHT COOKING SCHOOL 1st day -Chianti Arrival and accommodation in a “ Locanda “in the Chianti area, welcome drink , dinner and overnight. 2nd day - Chianti, Florence Visit to a wine cellar in Pomino or similar in the Chianti area ,wine tasting and light lunch. Cooking lesson and dinner at your Locanda. Florence by night, back to hotel and overnight. 3rd day - Chianti, Florence Cooking lesson at your “Locanda”. Conference on Tuscan wine, pretheatre dinner at the Locanda and concert in Florence. Return to hotel and overnight. 4th day - Florence Visit to the fresh vegetables market in Florence, shopping for the Cooking class in Florence at the Cookery School and dinner at your Locanda or in an elegant restaurant of Florence. Overnight at your Locanda. PROGRAMME Full day excursion to San Gimignano and Montalcino, visit to an old wine cellar. Wine tasting and lunch. Return to your locanda for dinner and overnight. With regards to the cooking course, we offer 3 hours classes in the Locanda and 1 hour at school in Florence. All classes are held by professional teachers. The theory includes the history tradition of Italian cooking. 6th day - Florence WEEKLY PROGRAMME 5th day - San Gimignano o Montalcino Day at leisure for shopping, light lunch in a typical Trattoria in the historical centre of Florence . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 7th day Departure after breakfast and end of our services. - Accommodation in a private Locanda in the Chianti area for small group of max 20 pax. The owner is of an hospitable Tuscan noble family. Excursion to Siena, San Gimignano and to the Chianti area for the visit of the wineries Tour of Florence and wine tasting 1 concert is included in the programme according to availability of programmes All meals served in the Locanda are supervised by Cordon Bleu teachers and their professional chefs ensuring the guests high quality food. All meals not served at the Locanda are booked in typical Trattorie, some in elegant restaurants. We also provide an expert in art and English speaking guide for all visits and excursions Small private bus for all transfers from and to Locanda ,airport and cities of arts as our programme. We personally take care of the organisation in a professional way. This is the basic programme that we offer but we are able to organize a “ Tailor Made” tour for groups to suit any ones need 21 SUNNY ITALY 1st day - Pompei, Calitri Arrival at Naples airport, transfer to Calitri. On the way stop in Pompei to see the famous archaeological site. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. 2nd day - Calitri, Laghi di Montecchio, Melsi, Venosa and San Fele Full day excursion to Calitri, Laghi di Montecchio, Melfi, Venosa and San Fele. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day - San Giovanni Rotondo, Golfo di Manfredonia Full day excursion to San Giovanni Rotondo and to the Padre Pio’ grave then, tour of the Gulf of Manfredonia. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Lecce After breakfast departure to Lecce. Tour of the city and check-in in hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 5th day - Lecce, Penisola Salentina Full day excursion to Lecce and tour of the Pe nisola Salentina. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 6th day - Metaponto, Sibari, Villa S. Giovanni, Messina, Taormina After breakfast departure to Sicily, through Metaponto, Sibari. On arrival in Villa S. Giovanni, embarkation on the ferry boat to Messina, arrival in the evening in Taormina or surroundings. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 7th day - Etna, Taormina Full day excursion to the Etna volcano, in the afternoon visit of Taormina. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 8th day - Siracusa Full day excursion to Siracusa. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 9th day - Enna, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento Morning at leisure, in the afternoon tour of Agrigento and the Temples Valley. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 11th day - Selinunte, Segesta, Erice, Palermo After breakfast transfer to Palermo, on the way stop in Selinunte, Segesta and Erice, to visit these beautiful towns. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 12th day - Palermo, Mondello, Monte Pellegrino Excursion to Palermo, Mondello and Monte Pellegrino. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight. 13th day - Messina, Villa S. Giovanni, Montecassino, Sorrento After breakfast transfer to Messina for embarkation on the ferry boat to Villa S. Giovanni. Tour continues to Sorrento with a short stop in Montecassino. Dinner and overnight in a good hotel in Sorrento or surroundings. After breakfast departure to Agrigento, on the way stop to visit Enna and Piazza Armerina. Arrival in the evening in Agrigento, accommodation and dinner in hotel. After dinner, by night excursion to the Temples Valley. Overnight in hotel. Full day boat excursion to Capri and Anacapri. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight. 10th day - Agrigento, Valle dei Templi 15th day - Sorrento, Postano, Amalfi Full day excursion to the Amalfitana coast with its beautiful towns such as Sorrento, Positano e Amalfi. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight. 16th day After breakfast transfer to Naples airport. TOUR INCLUDES 3 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Calitri 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Lecce 3 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Taormina or surroundings 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Agrigento 2 nights on HB basis in 3 or 4 stars hotel in Palermo 3 nights on HB basis in 3 or4 stars hotel in Sorrento or surroundings. Ferry Boat “ Caronte “ to/from Villa S. Giovanni - Messina. 14th day - Capri, Anacapri 22 CHRISTIAN ITALY 1st day - Roma Arrival in Rome or surroundings. Accommodation, dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day - Roma Full day guided tour includes Monumental Rome. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 3rd day – Roma Excursion to Christian Rome, sightseeing includes the Vatican, Saint Peter’s cathedral with a Papal audience (when possible). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 4th day - Montecassino, Pompei, San Giovanni Rotondo After breakfast departure to Montecassino. Visit of the Villa and Mass in one of the Churches of Montecassino. Journey on to Pompei, tour of the archaeological site. In the afternoon transfer to San Giovanni Rotondo, arrival in hotel for dinner and overnight. 5th day - San Giovanni Rotondo, Grotte di San Michele After breakfast Mass in the Santa Maria delle Grazie Church and visit to Padre Pio’s home. Visit to the Grottos of S. Michele. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 6th day - Lanciano, Assisi After breakfast departure to Lanciano, the town of holy miracles. Tour continues to Cascia with the visit of the Santa Rita Monastery and Mass. Transfer to Assisi, arrival in hotel for dinner and overnight. 7th day - Assisi Excursion to Assisi and Mass in San Francesco Basilica. Time at leisure, dinner in a typical restaurant in Assisi. Overnight in hotel. 8th day - Siena, San Gimignano, Florence After breakfast departure to Siena. Tour of the city and in the afternoon tour of San Gimignano and Mass in one of the Churches of this town. Journey continues on to Florence, on the way stop in the Chianti area for wine tasting in an old tuscan wine cellar. On arrival in Florence, accommodation, dinner and overnight in hotel. 9th day - Florence After breakfast Mass in Santa Croce Church, short guided tour of Florence. In the afternoon free time for shopping. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 15th day 10th day - Ravenna, Venice PRICE ON REQUEST After breakfast departure to Ravenna. Guided tour to San Vitale, S. Apollinare and the Baptistery. Mass in one of the Churches. Arrival in the evening in Venice, dinner and overnight in hotel. Departure after breakfast and end of services. 11th day – Venice Full day guided tour of Venice . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 12th day - Padova, Verona, Milano After breakfast departure to Padova, guided tour of the city and Mass in one of its Churches. Journey continues to Verona for a short visit to Romeo and Juliette’s house. Arrival in hotel in Milan. Dinner and overnight. 13th day - Milan Guided tour of Milan, afternoon free for shopping. Dinner and overnight in hotel . 14th day - Turin After breakfast full day excursion to Turin sightseeing includes the Holly Shroud. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. 23 JEWISCH TOUR IN ITALY 1st day – Florence Arrival at Florence airport and transfer to hotel. Tour of the city and its most important monuments such as Piazza della Signoria, the Cathedral, the Ponte Vecchio, the beautiful moorish style Synagogue built in 1874/82 by David Levi’s foundation and its very interesting museum. 2nd day - Prato, Pistoia, Pescia, Lucca After breakfast departure for a full day excursion to Prato, inVia Linaioli, site of the old ghetto, the Jews of Prato were among the first ones to set up textile factories in the city. Pistoia, tour includes the Cathedral and Piazza della Sala with its entrance to the old ghetto. Pescia, Renaissance monuments, Brunelleschi‘s Cardini Chapel, Jewish presence since the 15th century to 1570 . Lucca, ancient town enclosed within 16th century walls, very interesting churches, traces of Jewish presence through documents and some paintings. Overnight in Florence. 3rd day - Empoli, San Miniato, San Gimignano, Volterra After breakfast departure to Empoli to see the Tabernacle of Andrea della Robbia commissioned by Zaccaria d’Isacco. San Miniato, lively medieval town dominating the Arno valley rich in art treasures, such as Cellini’s tomb designed by Donatello, a della Robbia Annunciation, Jewish presence as from 1393. San Gimignano, unique picture of a medieval city enclosed within 13th century walls, beautiful palaces and the famous 15 towers.Volterra, characteristic medieval small town rich of Etruscan, Roman and Middle Age History. The Jewish presence goes back to 1309 and declined in 1501, important Jewish bank trade from 1386 to1570. Overnight in Florence. 4th day - Pisa, Viareggio After breakfast excursion to Pisa and accommodation in hotel. Sightseeing includes the beautiful Miracle Square with its Cathedral, Baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower then, to the very ancient Synagogue and the monumental Jewish cemetery. Short excursion to Viareggio well known summer seaside resort and visit o the tiny Synagogue .Overnight in hotel. Excursion to Livorno where lives a large Jewish community. Town rich of historical events like the exodus from Lybia. Visit to the Museum and to the modern Synagogue, the old one was badly damaged the last war. Departure towards Siena and accommodation dinner and overnight in hotel. 6th day - Siena Full day guided tour of this medieval town which has always been through the centuries rival to Florence. Sightseeing includes the Cathedral, Piazza del Campo surrounded by patrician palaces worldly known for its famous Palio, medieval horse race usually run on 2nd of July and 6th of August. Since 1266 the Jewish banks trade was an important part of Siena economic life and for more than 350 years. Tour of the ghetto area traces of which can still be seen in a maze of alleyways from Piazza del Campo to Via di Salicotto lower gateway passing through Via delle Scotte where stands the elegant Synagogue dating 1786 .On the first floor there is a chair of Elijad, beautifully inlaid with verses for the circumcision. Overnight in Siena. 5th day - Livorno, Siena 24 7th day - Monte San Savino, Arezzo, Anghiari, Castiglion Fiorentino, Montepulciano Excursion to Monte San Savino, very important historic place and Roman city which developed and expanded during Medieval and Renaissance periods. In the middle of anonymous-looking houses there is a tiny Synagogue with faint traces of the original function. Then, Arezzo and its Cathedral, Cortona and its Etruscan Academy were are kept some important documents testifying the jewish life in this city. Anghiari, very pretty small village, traces of jewish community can be found in the town archives. Castiglion fiorentino, important commercial centre where the first Jewish presence is documented in 1408. Montepulciano, medieval small village worldly known for its Noble Wine (vino Nobile), and many other places on the traces of Jewish settlements. Overnight in Siena. PRICE AND EXTENSION TO VENICE AND ROME ON REQUEST 8th day After breakfast departure and end of services. 25 Mascked Pageants 26 4th day PIEMONT ….. 1st day Turin Arriving in Turin, accommodation in hotel and free lunch. In the afternoon guided visit of the town, we suggest also the Underground visit (an historical tour of the military citadel), and the "Magic Turin" excursion, to visit a very "unusual" town …! Dinner and overnight in hotel. 2nd day Breakfast in hotel. Full day excursion to the Savoia Palaces: the Royal Palace in Turin, the residence of Racconigi, the hunting reserve of Stupinigi. Lunch in restaurant. Back in hotel, dinner and overnight. Breakfast in hotel. In the morning transfer to Casale Monferrato and guided visit of this baroque town, that also offer an interesting Museum and a very rich Sinagogue. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon promenade on the Monferrato hills and visit of two castles. Back in hotel, dinner and overnight. 5th day Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the Lake Maggiore, accommodation in hotel and lunch. Time for relax and free excursion on the Borromean Islands. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 6th day Breakfast in hotel. Full day excursion to Macugnaga, on the West Alps, to admire the splendid Monte Rosa mountain. Free time for relax. Lunch in restaurant. Back in hotel, dinner and overnight. 7th day Breakfast in hotel. Free time for last visits. Departure to home. 3rd day Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Alba and guided visit of the Langhe main town. The trip continue to Asti, the Monferrato capital, who offer in September a very interesting medieval show, the Palio, to remember its long history. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon guided visit of the town. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation and dinner. Tour includes - n. 2 nights in 4 stars hotel in centre of Turin with halfboard - n. 2 nights in 4 stars hotel in Monferrato with halfboard - n. 2 nights in 3 stars hotel on the Lake Maggiore with halfboard - n. 4 lunches in tipycal piedmont restaurant - n. 4 half day guided visit of Torino, Alba, Asti, Casale Monferrato - n. 1 full day guided visit of the Savoia Palaces (entrance fee included) Price on request FOOD &……… 1st day Arriving in Monferrato area, visit of Casale Monferrato and tasting of "krumiri", typical biscuits. Transfer to the farmhouse and typical lunch with cuisine of the area. In the afternoon, time for relax and visit of a farm producing honey and derivates, also cosmetic products. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation and gourmet diner. Overnight-stay . 2nd day : Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Acqui Terme, visit of the town and aperitif. Typical lunch in a farmhouse tasting the cuisine of the area. In the afternoon visit of a gastronomic shop to buy mushrooms, truffles, etc. Back in hotel and gourmet dinner. Overnight.-stay. 3rd day: Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Asti, visit of the town capital of the wines. Gourmet lunch with typical products. In the afternoon departure to home. 27 ……..WINE TOUR INCLUDES 2 nights in 4 stars hotel in HB with gourmet dinner, 2 lunches in farmhouses, and 1 lunch with winetasting guided visits of the towns CHEF for cooking lessons on request : Arrival in the restaurant and 3 hours of cooking lesson. Lunch with the meal prepared. In the afternoon, after a relaxing break, we continue the lesson for other 3 hours. Dinner with the meal prepared. The restaurant will offer the recipes of the meal s prepared. Price on request Light lunch in the cave. In the afternoon departure to home. PLUS Lessons in the cave by a professional sommeiller. Overnight in hotel "the charme" or in castle. 1st day: Arriving in Monferrato area, accommodation in hotel. In the afternoon transfer to a cellar producing GRIGNOLINO a dry wine with dark rubyred colour, meeting with the owners and visit. Wine tasting and "merenda sinoria", in piemontese dialect means afternoon snack with wine and salami. Transfer to the hotel, accomodation and diner. Overnight-stay. TOUR INCLUDES 2 nights with halfaboard service in 4 stars hotel, 3 lunches in the cave with visit and wine tasting . 2nd day: Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Acqui Terme, visit of a cellar producing the BRACHETTO, a sweet and aromatic wine as well as fizzy or sparkling. Wine tasting and lunch in the cave. In the afternoon, relax among the hills and visit of another cellar producing the DOLCETTO, a dry wine with pleasantly bitter aftertaste. Wine tasting and "merenda sinoira" with wine and salami. Back in hotel and dinner. Overnight.-stay. 3rd day: Breakfast in hotel. Transfer on the hills near Asti. And visit to a cellar producing BARBERA, the principal piemontese variety, MOSCATO and MOSCATO PASSITO. 28 COOKING COURSE In country Special Programm for 1 cooking lesson in country 10.0 arrival and welcome ,presents and books provided for cooking lesson 11.0 lesson of traditional menu 13.0 aperitiv in and lunch the garden with (buffet lunch or dinner is available) 15.0 “ brindsi” and certificate minimum 4 maximum 20 persons and Or in the center of Florence Special Programm for 1 cooking lesson in Florence 12.0 arrival and welcome ,presents and books provided for cooking lesson 13.0 lesson of traditional menu 13.0 aperitiv in and lunch the garden with (buffet lunch or dinner is available) 15.0 “ brindsi” and certificate minimum 2 persons and maximum 8 Price on request 29 INDEX Index Presentation 1 Classic Tuscany 2 Discovery Florence 2 Tuscan Maremma 3 Trekking 3 Elba Island 4 Versilia Coast 4 Puccini’s Festival 5 Smeralda Coast 6 Sardegna 6 Maggiore& Como Lake 7 Garda Lake 8/9 Arena di Verona 9 Emilia Romagna 10 Milano 10 Golf in Tuscany 11 Etruschi 12 The Street of wines 13 Tuscany & Umbria 14 Umbria 15 Rome 16 Minicruise Tuscany & Sicily 17 Tuscan Landascape 18 Around Italy 18/19 Coast to coast 20 Hight cooking School 21 Sunny Italy 22/23 Christian Italy 23/24 Jewish tour in Italy 24/25 Carnival in Viareggio 26 Piemont 27 Food & …….Wine Cooking course 28 29 27 30