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PACKAGES & ITINERARIESFOOD & WINE TOURSCity Break: Rome for FoodiesCity Break: Florence for Foodies City Break: Venice for FoodiesSicily on StrEat - Food And CultureA Taste of Italy - Food and Culture

CLASSIC TOURSRome - Florence - VeniceDiscovering Tuscany Naples - Positano - RavelloVenice – Lake of Garda - Milan

ART AND CULTURAL TOURSOnce was Shakespeare Medieval TuscanyDiscovering Rome Discovering Sicily

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH TOURS / SPECIAL INTEREST TOURSApulia: The Spur of the Italian Boot Jewels of Italy Tour: Rome, Orvieto, Florence and VeniceFraming Italy Tour

RELIGIOUS TOURS: MIN 10 PAX GROUPThe sites of Mercy - Holy Year of Mercy - Central ItalyArt and Faith - Holy Year of Mercy - North ItalySpiritual Highlights of Southern Italy - Holy Year of Mercy - South ItalyRome the Center of the Christianity - Holy Year of Mercy

WEDDINGSWedding in AmalfiWedding in Tuscany Wedding in the Lakes Area

LUXURY TOURS / HONEYMOON Rome, Florence, VeniceVenice, Verona & Lake Garda

CITY BREAK:ROME FOR FOODIES3 NIGHTS – 4 DAYS

DAY 1: FRIDAYPrivate transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome

Free time to explore Rome on your own.

AFTERNOON:Regional Italian Wine & Food Tasting with

Expert Sommelier Take a wine voyage around Italy without ever leaving the heart of Rome

with this one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience. The evening is staged in aspecially designed tasting “library,” allowing you the comfort, space, and

tranquility to maximize your interaction with the sommelier and other guests.You’ll taste six Italian favorites while benefitting from the precious guidance and

insights of one of Italy’s foremost wine authorities - an internationally-recognizedprofessional sommelier with years of dedicated experience. Enjoy regional

delicacies - meats, cheeses, and more. Whether you are a first-time taster orseasoned wine connoisseur, expand your horizons while learning to discover and fully

enjoy the best wines Italy has to offer.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:•3 Nights in centrally located hotel•Private transfer from the Airport in Rome•Regional Italian Wine & Food Tasting with ExpertSommelier (regular tour)•Cooking class and walking tour (regular tour)•Private transfer from hotel to airport in Rome

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DAY 2: SATURDAYBreakfast in the hotel

Rome Cooking Lesson + walking tour Set upon the exclusive Tiberina IslandStarting in central Rome around 9.30 a.m. you will be taken on a walking tour of the local food and wine shops and theCampo de' Fiori market before heading to a private apartment where you’ll learn Italian cooking techniques and the skillsto cook delicious Italian dishes with a focus on making fresh pasta dishes.Cooking classes run for around 4 hours and you’ll stay a while after cooking to sit down together to enjoy the meal you’velearned to cook, accompanied by local wines from the region finishing about 3pm in the afternoon.Rest of the day at leisure

DAY 3: SUNDAYBreakfast in the hotelDay at leisure in Rome. Take the chance for a shopping spree or simply walk through the beautiful streets of Rome.

DAY 4: MONDAYBreakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from hotel in Rome to Rome Airport

Tiberina Island - Rome

CITY BREAK:FLORENCE FOR FOODIES 3 NIGHTS – 4 DAYS

DAY 1: FRIDAYPrivate transfer from Florence Airport to Hotel in Florence

Free time to explore Florence on your own.

AFTERNOON:Tuscan Cooking Course with Dinner In a Old

Palace In The Hearth Of FlorenceThis is a Small group course for food lovers that is held in an old “palazzo”

in the city center. On this course you can learn to cook a classic Tuscan meal.In a top class cookery school you will be able to make a four-course meal

(starter, first course, second course and dessert) under the expert guidance ofa multilingual chef. The course will be followed by dinner with the dishes you

have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendlyatmosphere.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights In centrally located hotel• Private transfer from the Airport in Florence to the hotel• Cooking class (regular tour)• Florence food walking tour (regular tour)• Chianti tour (regular tour)• Private transfer from hotel to airport in Florence





Morning: Florence Food Walking Tour Get a taste of Florence as you never had before!Your day of nonstop tastings begins at 9:30 a.m. when you meet your local guide in the center of Florence. The first stop isplanned in a typical Italian Bar where you will taste 2 different types of coffee and also learn about the Italian toastprocess. During the tour you will discover the history of the most important squares in Florence were in the past theFlorentine use to buy their food. In the second stop you will taste a “panino tartufato” in a delicatessen shop founded in1885. Your third stop is at the San Lorenzo Central Market, where today the locals do their shopping. Here, we will taste the"schiacciata fiorentina" balsamic vinegars, extra virgin olive oils, “crostini” and two different wines. Following stop you’llvisit a local “Enoteca” where you will taste two Tuscan wines, Italian cheeses and two very local cold cuts and learn abouttheir origins. The tour will end in one of Florence's best gelato shops, where you will taste a yummy, fresh, natural Italianice cream!!!Rest of the day and leisure

DAY 3: SUNDAYBreakfast in the hotelMorning and lunch at leisure

Afternoon: Chianti Authentic Experience with Wine TastingAn excursion to one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany, known all over the world for its wine and its countryside ofunrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesquechurches, farmhouses, villas and castles of rare beauty. This tour includes a visit to a site of particular historic and artisticinterest in an ancient hamlet and to one of the most famous wine-growing estates, complete with a snack and tasting of itsprestigious wines.

DAY 4: MONDAYBreakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Florence to Florence Airport

Florence


CITY BREAK:VENICE FOR FOODIES 3 NIGHTS – 4 DAYS

DAY 1: FRIDAYPrivate boat transfer from Venice Airport to Hotel in Venice

Free time to explore Venice on your own.

Venetian Savors tourExperience the thousand-year old city of Venice when the twilight

takes you into a new, surprising and different city. An expert guide willtake you through the Venetian streets where you will discover the local

Venetian “Bacari” (bars) and sample “Cicchetti” (snacks) which arespecialties of the Venetian cuisine. This fascinating itinerary let you get to

know a Venice enchanted by the lights and its unforgettable colors. Included3 different types of cicchetti and a tasting of 3 different locally produced

Venetian wines.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel• Private boat transfer from the Airport in Venice• Venetian Savors tour (regular tour)• Cooking lesson• Private boat transfer from hotel to airport in Venice


Rialto Bridge - Venice



Cooking LessonVenice is a fabulous experience that can involve all the senses, its beauty will surprise your sight, but a cooking lesson willinvolve all the rest! A cooking lesson will start from Rialto market, where the colorful fruit, vegetables and fish sellerscounters will give you an amazingly lively view of the true Venetian life. Then the savors and the perfumes of all theproducts ready to be transformed in a mouthwatering recipe will give you an idea of how the precious raw materials willgive you most delicious experience of your life. Afternoon at leisure

DAY 3: SUNDAY Breakfast in the hotelDay at leisure

DAY 4: MONDAY Breakfast in the HotelPrivate boat transfer from hotel in Venice to Venice Airport


SICILY ON THE STREAT FOOD AND CULTURE6 NIGHTS – 7 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Palermo Airport to Hotel in Palermo

Afternoon at leisure in Palermo

DAY 2Breakfast in the hotel

Street Food and Palermo walking tourIn the morning walking tour through the old squares and street markets of

the city center. The itinerary includes several stops at bakeries, streetvendors and old inns to taste the delicious street food of Palermo and a

selection of Sicilian sweet wines. Along the walking tour you will enter placeshung out only by real Sicilians.

The afternoon will be dedicated to a guided tour of the capital of Sicily, Palermo.A cosmopolitan city, where they live in harmony a mosaic of cultures which make

the town a mystical and exotic at the same time. Our tour begins in the center witha visit to the Palace of the Normans and its superb Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral of

Palermo, the Quattro Canti. During this tour you will also have the possibility to visit one of the most advanced

olive oil producers on the international scene

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Palermo• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Taormina• Private transfer from the Airport in Palermo• Private Vehicle at Disposal for all mentioned Tours & Excursions• Private Guide for all the mentioned Tours & Excursions• Pre-booked entrance Tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Meals as per itinerary• Private transfer from hotel to airport in Catania


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The Western Sicily Tour: Erice - Trapani - Marsala - PalermoHead today to the western corner of Sicily dominating the Mediterranean.Erice is an unforgettable medieval hill town, close to the port city of Trapani on the island's western coast. The sober historictown is surrounded by defensive town walls, crowned by a castle, and dominates the surrounding area from its mountainousheight of approximately 800 meters above sea level.You will have the possibility to taste the famous “cannolo” in a place that is considered today the center of the tradition of Erice.Along the road that runs from Trapani to Paceco and Marsala it is possible to see numerous dazzlingly white mountainsshimmering in the sun. You will have the possibility of visiting a famous Salt Museum.Lunch in a local restaurant where cannot miss to taste the Cous Cous, famous in this area because of the Arab influence. On the western-most tip of the island of Sicily: Marsala a seaport city best known as the source of Marsala wine.You will visit a local winery and taste the Marsala wine.Dinner in a local restaurant. Don’t miss “pasta with sarde” or “pasta alla Norma”.

DAY 4Breakfast in the Hotel and check out.Private transfer from hotel in Palermo to Taormina with e route stop on Mt Etna

Wind Nature Tour: Etna adventure + Wine TastingMt Etna Volcano is one of the world's largest and most active volcanoes, considered a World Heritage Site. Mt Etna is oneof the greatest and beautiful adventure tour destinations in Sicily. This volcano has more than 400 craters split all over theCatania county. To the ancient Greeks, Mount Etna was the realm of Vulcan, god of fire, and the home of the one-eyedmonster known as the Cyclops. The Mount Etna region it's also famous for the high quality of its wines. Enjoy a winetasting and light lunch with local products. Then you will proceed on the way to Taormina.

Erice - Sicily

Greek Theatre - Taormina

Mt. Etna

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DAY 5Breakfast in the hotel in Taormina.

Cooking Class and guided tour of Taormina In the morning you will live the experience of a cooking class.Sicilian cuisine is well known for its perfumes and fragrances, is also considered without doubt one of the most famous inthe world. You will cook some of the most traditional dishes directly in "cucina" with the help of a personal Chef.After the cooking course you will enjoy what you have cookedIn the afternoon a walking tour the beautiful town of Taormina. The downtown centre represents a variety of historicalperiods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age, to the remains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions upto the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churches and Palaces. Not to miss is a visit to the GreekTheatre and a stroll down the main street "Corso Umberto" with its art and designers’ shops, Baroque churches.

DAY 6Breakfast in the hotel in Taormina

Cheese and Chocolate TastingDiscover the most genuine products of Sicily’s enogastronomy: cheese and chocolate.Enjoy a visit to a local Cheese Factory. You will have the opportunity to see the process of cheese making, and tastedifferent products.Light lunch in a farmhouse where you can taste local products.After lunch, proceed to Modica to visit a chocolate Factory. Through a magic travel you will discover the ancient Aztec recipe.Farewell dinner in a local restaurant in Taormina.

DAY 7Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from hotel in Taormina to Catania Airport

Panoramic view - Taormina

Taormina


A TASTE OF ITALYFOOD AND CULTURE9 NIGHTS – 10 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Turin Airport to Hotel in Turin

Free time to explore Turin on your own.

DAY 2Breakfast in the hotel in Turin

Excursion to the LangheFD excursion in the Langhe. The Langhe is a hilly area to the south and

east of the river Tanaro in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont, northern Italy.It is famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles-particularly the white truffles

of Alba. During this day you will have the possibility to visit one local cellarand have a wine tasting with light lunch with typical products. In the afternoon

you will have the possibility to have a guided tour to the laboratories and truffleseeking in a beautiful and natural landscape or in one of the first truffle area

created in Piedmont with micorrizza plants. You will be amazed by the infalliblenose of our dogs, faithful friends and indispensable business partner.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Turin• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Parma• 3 Nghts in Hotel in Tuscany • Private transfer from the Airport in Turin• Private transfer from Turin to Parma• Private Transfer from Parma to Tuscany Area• Private vehicle at disposal for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Private tour guide for all the mentioned Tours & Excursions• Pre-booked entrance Tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from hotel to airport in Florence


Langhe



Turin and chocolate TourIn the morning private transfer to a local factory where you can have the possibility to learn all the techniques of theproduction of the Italian Ice Cream and you can also take an active part on its realization. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoonyou will have the possibility to enjoy the not-to-be-missed ritual of drinking hot chocolate, brought from America toPiedmont by the Savoy Family. Enjoy a sweet break with the irresistible sweets and chocolates of the noble patisserie artand discover the habits adopted at court in the 18th century in Torino. Overnight in the Hotel in Turin

DAY 4Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Turin to Parma

Free time to explore Parma on your own

DAY 5Breakfast in the Hotel in Parma

Parmigiano, Ham and Salami Factory TourIn the morning private transfer to a Parmigiano Factory where you can learn the different cheese maturing period. Visit ofthe Parmigiano Museum where you also have the possibility of taste the typical Parmigiano cheese. After that you will betransferred to Langhirano. Here you will visit the Museum of Prosciutto and cured meat products that proposes a paththrough history which allows the visitor to re-construct the production process from pig to cured meat. At the end of thevisit you will have a light lunch where some local products will be served. In the afternoon you will be transferred to FelinoSalame Museum for a salami tasting.

DAY 6Breakfast in the Hotel in Parma

Modena & Bologna, Aceto and Mortadella Tasting In the morning visit of a typical Aceto Balsamico factory where you will have time to taste the famous Aceto Balsamico ofModena. You will be transferred to the center of Modena where you will have free time at disposal for the visit of the cityand a light lunch. In the afternoon you will arrive to Bologna area where you will have the possibility to visit a typicalSalami Factory and taste the most famous local product: The Mortadella.

Turin


DAY 9Breakfast in the Hotel in Tuscany Area

Pisa and Pasta Artisan Factory TourIn the morning you will be transferred to Pisa. Here you will have free time at disposal to walk around the city on your own and see theUNESCO World Heritage-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa and to continue towards the Historical Center of Pisa with its Lungarno, thestreets along the Arno river. You can also enjoy an excursion to the Parco di San Rossore, a huge green area just outside the town.Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon you will visit an Artisan Pasta Factory where to learn all the steps and the secrets of the pastaproduction.

DAY 10Breakfast in the Hotel in Tuscany AreaPrivate transfer from the Hotel to Florence Airport

DAY 7Breakfast in the Hotel in ParmaPrivate transfer from Parma to Tuscany Area

Free time to relax and enjoy the area

DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel in Tuscany Area

Taste itinerary in Chianti RegionAfter breakfast you will discover the beauty of the Chianti Area. Chianti offers a unique landscape, with green, gentle hillscovered with wide fields of vineyards and olive groves, small medieval stone villages, characteristic churches andcountryside homes. Wine is undoubtedly one of the most typical of products "made in Tuscany" and of such high quality and excellence as tobe known all over the world, but also the Pienza cheese is very renowned. You will have the possibility to spend an excitingday of tasting off to the region of Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza, accompanied by an English speaking guide whowill explain to you all the wonders of this area. Lunch in a local restaurant.

Montalcino

Montepulciano

Pisa Pienza


CLASSIC TOURROME - FLORENCE - VENICE

7 NIGHTS – 8 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome

Free time to explore Rome on your own

DAY 2Breakfast in the Hotel

Morning and Lunch at leisure in Rome

Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour In the afternoon at 03.00 p.m. you will visit Rome’s the most iconic site,

the Colosseum, with an expert, English-speaking guide who will tell youthe bloody past of the amphitheater, home to gladiators, mock sea-battles

and executions. You’ll spend over an hour inside the Colosseum, exploring itfrom two levels and wandering its circumference in an effort to understand

what it must have been like when the stands were packed, the crowds wereroaring and a gladiator’s life hung on the whims of an emperor. The tour also

covers the Roman Forum, where you’ll walk along the “Via Sacra” or “SacredWay” – the main path through the Roman Forum, which once sparkled with

festivals and triumphal processions as Roman armies returned from war.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Rome• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Florence• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Venice• Private transfer from the Airport in Rome• Colosseum and Ancient Rome (regular tour)• Best of Rome City Tour (regular tour)• Private transfer from Hotel to Railway station in Rome• Private transfer from Railway station to Hotel in Florence• Train Tickets as mentioned• Tuscany in one day - Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena Tour (regular tour)• Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Railway Station• Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Train Station to

Hotel in Venice• Gondola Serenade (regular tour)• Excursion to the Islands (regular tour)• Private motor launch transfer from hotel to Venice Airport with assistant


Roman Forum


DAY 3Breakfast in the HotelMorning and Lunch at leisure in Rome

Best of Rome City Tour In the afternoon at 03.00 p.m. you will visit Rome’s the most iconic site, the Colosseum, with an expert, English-speaking guide who will tell you the bloody past of the amphitheater, home to gladiators, mock sea-battles andexecutions. You’ll spend over an hour inside the Colosseum, exploring it from two levels and wandering its circumference in aneffort to understand what it must have been like when the stands were packed, the crowds were roaring and agladiator’s life hung on the whims of an emperor. The tour also covers the Roman Forum, where you’ll walk alongthe “Via Sacra” or “Sacred Way” – the main path through the Roman Forum, which once sparkled with festivals andtriumphal processions as Roman armies returned from war.

DAY 4Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Rome to Railway Station Train Tickets from Rome to Florence (second class)Private transfer from Railway Station to Hotel in Florence Lunch and afternoon at leisure in Florence

DAY 5Breakfast in the Hotel in Florence

Tuscany in one day: Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena Tour The excursion begins early in the morning with a visit to PISA and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will admire theBaptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. The tour continues with a brief stop in Vinci, a small villageof medieval origins, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci for a visit to the Leonardo Museum. Lunch in a characteristic winery orrestaurant, where you will enjoy tasting renowned local wines. After lunch, the visit continues to SAN GIMIGNANO, Medievaltown declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following the panoramic roads of the Chianti region, you will arrive to SIENA,the city of the Palio. Here a local guide will take you on a tour of the city, highlighting important monuments, palazzos andpiazzas, including Piazza del Campo, where the Palio di Siena horse race is run, and Piazza del Duomo, where you will see boththe exterior and the interior of the magnificent Cathedral.

Colosseum

San Gimignano


DAY 6Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Railway StationTrain tickets from Florence to Venice (second class)Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Train Station to Hotel in Venice

Gondola Serenade TourIn the afternoon at 06.30 p.m. you will enjoy a Gondola tour with live music on board along the canals of Venice including theGrand Canal.

DAY 7Breakfast in the Hotel in Venice

Excursion to the Islands Starting in the morning around 9.10 a.m. you will have an Excursion to the northern lagoon of Venice. A private motor launchwill bring you to visit the most famous islands: Murano, world known for glass-making, Burano for the hand-made lace and itscolourful houses. Torcello as the first human settlement in the lagoon.Afternoon at leisure in Venice

DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel in VenicePrivate motor launch with assistant from a meeting point close to the Hotel to Venice Airport

Venice

Murano


6 NIGHTS – 7 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Florence Airport to Hotel in Florence


DAY 2Breakfast in the hotel in Florence

Classical Florence Tour Your private guide will meet you at your hotel lobby for your walking

tour of the city. Walking through the streets and piazzas in Florence, alsoknown as the cradle of the Renaissance, you can admire the patrimony of

its rich past and the wealth of the aristocratic families which shaped thecity history and architecture.

The tour includes visits of the Duomo and the Baptistry, the Piazza dellaSignoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the famous Accademia Gallery.

Rest of day at your leisureOUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 6 Nights in centrally located hotel in Florence• Private transfer from the Airport in Florence• Private Vehicle at Disposal for all mentioned Tours & Excursions• Private Guide for all the mentioned Tours & Excursions• Pre-booked entrance Tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Wine tasting at Fonterutoli and Badia a Passignano or similar• Private transfer from hotel to airport in Florence


CLASSIC TOURDISCOVERING TUSCANY



Pisa and Lucca TourThe first stop will be the historic city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Piazza dei Miracoli, with thecelebrated Leaning Tower , the Baptistery and the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque artconstructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic ScuolaNormale, one of the most famous university in the world. In the afternoon you will discover the elegant and refined town of Lucca. You can walk along the famous sixteencentury walls, then entering into the enchanting historical center where you will have the chance to admire theamazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Giunigi, the Duomo di San Martino and the typical “antique dealers’ street”.


Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni TourThe tour starts with a stop for one and half hours at a small winery to taste the most celebrated Chianti Classico red wine andextra virgin olive oil, products of this region, and you will relax far from the hustle and bustle of Florence having a snack withcold cuts, bread and sheep cheese. The tour continues with a stop at San Gimignano, one of the most charming towns inTuscany, thanks to its typical medieval look. On the way to Siena you stop for half of an hour at the fortress of Monteriggionithat is surrounded by walls and fourteen quadrilateral towers, still intact. The last stop is in Siena, the heart of Tuscany. A town surrounded by medieval walls. Siena is famous all over the world for itsPiazza del Campo one of the most beautiful square all over Italy, in the center of the town with its characteristic shell shapewhere the Palio takes place twice during the year.

DAY 5Breakfast in the HotelDay at leisure in Florence. Take the chance for a shopping spree or simply walk through the beautiful streets of Florence.


Chianti Classico Wine TourToday you will experience the Tuscan countryside with a full day through the Chianti Classico.Our first stop is in Greve in Chianti where you will have a stroll through the market square. Then you will visit the Fonterutoli estate, one of the most famous Chianti wine producing estate where you will take a tour ofthe wine cellar and the castle and taste some great wines. Enjoy lunch at the estate restaurant.On the way back to Florence we will stop at Badia a Passignano for a wine tasting at the famous Antinori wine estate.

DAY 7Breakfast In HotelPrivate transfer from the Hotel to Florence Airport for your departing flight.Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni


NAPLES - POSITANO - RAVELLO

7 NIGHTS – 8 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Naples Airport to Hotel in Naples

Afternoon: Naples with ArcheologicalMuseum Tour

In the afternoon you will have a private guided tour around Naples,one of the most exciting ports in the Mediterranean. You will admire

the architecture of the Royal Palace, go around this wonderful city,taste typical delicaces and have a tour of the Archaeological Museum.

The National Archaeological Museum has a particularly rich collection ofGreek and Roman sculptures. Many of the objects come from the

excavations at Pompeii, Herculaneum and the archaelogical sites aroundVesuvius, witnesses to one of the most famous vulcano's eruptions!

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 1 Night in centrally located hotel in Naples• 3 Nights in hotel in Positano • 3 Nights in hotel in Ravello • Private transfer from the Airport in Naples• Private Naples with Archeological Museum Tour• Transfer from Naples to Positano with 2 hrs stop in Pompeii• Private Capri Excursion from Positano • Private transfer from Hotel in Positano to Ravello• Private Irpinia Gourmet Tour• Private Transfer from Hotel in Ravello to Naples Airport


CLASSIC TOURNational Museum - Naples

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DAY 2Breakfast In HotelPrivate Transfer from Naples Hotel to Positano with 2 hours stop in Pompeii

DAY 3Breakfast in Hotel in PositanoDay at leisure in Positano. Take the chance to enjoy the wonderful sea or simply walk through the beautiful smallstreets of Positano


Private Capri Tour ExcursionIn the morning you will meet your guide and you will be transferred to Sorrento Pier, from here you will reach the beautifulCapri. No holiday in Amalfi Coast would be complete without a trip to the evocative Island of Capri. Sail across the bay ofNaples for the start of an unforgettable day. Capri is a chic town with shops, hotels and restaurants along winding streets. Themain square Piazza Umberto I has a pretty white church and several open-air cafes where you can sit and watch the world drift by. Leadingoff the square are medieval-looking alleyways and arcades full of shops selling the handicrafts of island, clothing, jewellerymade from coral and gold, shoes and ceramics. Admire the colorful gardens of Augustus overlooking the famed FaraglioniRocks and Marina Piccola where Gracie Fields once lived.

DAY 5Breakfast in the HotelPrivate Transfer from Positano Hotel to Ravello HotelRest of day at your leisure

DAY 6Breakfast in the hotel in Ravello

Private Irpinia Gourmet Tour In the morning at 09:15 a.m. you will leave for an amazing food and wine tour. You will visit the Cantine Antonio Caggiano for awine tasting experience, then a Pastificio for a pasta tasting to end in a Prosciuttificio for your final prosciutto and salumi tasting.

DAY 7Breakfast in the HotelDay at leisure in Ravello. Take the chance to relax at the beach or simply walk through the small streets of Ravelloand enjoy the magnificent view of the Salerno Gulf

DAY 8Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from the Hotel in Ravello to Naples Airport

Positano Capri

Sorrento


VENICE - LAKE OF GARDA - MILAN7 NIGHTS – 8 DAYS

DAY 1Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice

Airport to Hotel in VeniceFree time to explore Venice on your own.


Morning at leisure. Take the chance to enjoy the magnificence ofVenice and find your way through the "Calli" you will be enchanted by

the city of canals.

Gondola Serenade TourIn the afternoon at 06.30 p.m. you will enjoy a Gondola tour with live music on

board along the canals of Venice.OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Venice• 3 Nights in hotel in Lake Garda• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Milan• Private motor launch transfer with assistant from the Airport in Venice • Gondola Serenade (regular tour)• Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Hotel to Venice P.le Roma• Private Transfer from Venice P.le Roma to Lake Garda Hotel with a 3 hours

guided visit of Padua• Private Lake Garda Excursion• Private Transfer from Hotel in Lake Garda to Milan Hotel • Highlights of Milan • Private Trasfer from Hotel in Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport


CLASSIC TOUR

Venice

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DAY 3Breakfast in the Hotel Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Hotel to Venice P.le Roma Private Transfer from Venice P.le Roma to Lake Garda Hotel with a 3 hours stop in Padua

DAY 4Breakfast in the Hotel in Lake GardaDay at leisure. Take the chance to enjoy the area and the peace of this wonderful lake surrounded by mountains and hills.


Private Lake Garda ExcursionPrivate car and an English-speaking guide at your disposal for a Lake Garda Tour. First stop in Sirmione, a picturesque village,its two main tourist attractions are the castle and the Roman ruins. You can have a panoramic walk around the promontoryand on a clear day you can enjoy great views over the lake and towards the mountains in the north. Optional you could have aboat tour of the Lake. Second Stop Bardolino where, after a walking tour of the village, you cannot renounce to a glass of thefamous Bardolino wine. Last stop of the tour will be in Garda.

DAY 6Breakfast in the Hotel Private Transfer from Hotel in Lake Garda to Milan Hotel Free time to explore Milan on your own.

DAY 7Breakfast in the Hotel in Milan

Highlights of Milan Enjoy an exciting 3 hour tour of Milan with a private English-speaking guide at your disposal. You will walk around the city andvisit the main highlights. First of all the famous ‘Duomo’, the impressive Milan Cathedral, located in the most central point of thecity. Then you will cross the suggestive Galleria Vittorio Emanuele brimming with fashionable shops and cafés.Then you will walk through the Brera's picturesque and winding streets that lead you north to the Castello Sforzesco. Animposing medieval Castle and fortress Sforzesco was once seat and residence of the ruling family of Milan and now housesseveral of the city's museums and art collections.

DAY 8Breakfast in HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport

Lake Garda

Milan


Shakespeare in Love (Romeo and Juliet in Verona, Merchantof Venice in Venice, Taming of the Shrew in Padua, Anthonyand Cleopatra & Julius Caesar in Rome, Romeo and Juliet &Two Gentlemen from Verona in Mantua, “The ShakespeareGuide to Italy by Richard P. Roe”

ONCE WAS SHAKESPEARE

6 NIGHTS – 7 DAYSOUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Venice• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Verona• Private transfer from the Airport in Venice• Private Vehicle at Disposal for all mentioned Tours & Excursions• Private Guide for all the mentioned Tours & Excursions• Pre-booked entrance Tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from hotel in Venice to Hotel in Verona• Private transfer from hotel in Verona to airport in Venice


Venice

DAY 1Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice

Airport to Hotel in VeniceFree time to explore Venice on your own.


Shakespeare Tour of VeniceMeet your local guide for a Shakespeare inspired tour of the city. The morning

you will admire the beauties of the Jewish Ghetto, home of the Merchant ofVenice of Shakespeare, and the Rialto Bridge. In the afternoon the Dodge’s

Palace, the Arsenale and a brief overview of the Basilica of San Marco which youwill visit the next day.


Morning at leisure. Take the chance to explore Venice on your own, cruise aroundthe beauties of the Venetian Calli (typical Venetian streets enclosed by rows of

buildings) and shop at the exclusive boutiques of the city.

Afternoon: Venice Romantic TourA guided tour with an exclusive skip-the-line visit of the Basilica of San Marco. End the day

with a motorboat tour of the Grand Canal, “the most beautiful street in the World”. OPTIONAL:Experience a romantic Gondola ride at night-time.


DAY 4Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Venice to Hotel in Verona

Shakespeare’s Verona An escorted tour of the city will lead you to the key Shakespearean attractions: Basilica of San Zeno, Santa Maria Matricolare,Juliet’s tomb, Romeo’s house and the Roman Arena. You will experience an exclusive private visit of Juliet’s courtyard at nightto breath the magical atmosphere beneath the most famous balcony of the World.


Padua: the “Taming of the Shrew” settingA daily excursion to visit Padua, the setting of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew”, written around 1590, was one of his firstplays set in Italy. The best way to experience Shakespeare’s Padua is by having a stroll around the university.In Shakespeare’s time the University of Padua was one of the first in the world and the city was very well known as a centre oflearning throughout Europe. You will enjoy a full day guided tour through the University, the Basilica of St. Anthony and theScrovegni Chapel.


Mantua Romeo’s refugeA daily excursion to visit Mantua, the setting of two Shakespeare plays: “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “Romeo andJuliet”, Shakespeare's Romeo was banished to Mantua! Mantua lies on the shores of three lakes: Lago Superiore, Lago di Mezzoand Lago Inferiore. A guided tour will give you the possibility to learn about the city's rich history of art and architecture and tovisit the main attractions including the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica of Sant’Andrea.

DAY 7Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Verona to Venice Airport

EXTENSION IN ROMEDAY 7 Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Verona to Venice Airport or train StationPrivate transfer from Rome Airport or train station to Hotel in Rome Free time to explore Rome on your own.

DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel Ancient Rome: Shakespeare InspirationYou will proceed to a panoramic city tour with an open-top bus that will introduce the most important sites in Rome.You will be able to visit the Capitoline hill, where Shakespeare imagined the assassination of Julius Caesar. Enjoy aguided tour of the Imperial Forums and imagine living at the time of Caesars.

DAY 9Breakfast in the Hotel Vatican treasures TourThis morning will be dedicated to visit the heart of Catholicism. A private transfer and a guide dedicated will bringyou to discover St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Afternoon at leisure. Take advantage to relax with independent activities.

DAY 10Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Fiumicino Airport

Juliet Balcony Padua


MEDIEVAL TUSCANY6 NIGHTS – 7 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Florence Airport to Hotel in Florence



Discovering Medieval Florence Meet your local guide to start discovering Medieval Florence. The morning

you will admire the beauties of the Duomo, Giotto’s Campanile, the Baptisteryand then you will visit the Accademia to see the original David of Michelangelo

and an unforgettable stop at Palazzo Medici. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy the city visiting the famous Ponte Vecchio with all its

Jewelry shops.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Florence• 3 Nights in a Dimora in the surroundings of Siena• 1 Night in centrally located hotel in Lucca• Private transfer from the Airport in Florence• Private Vehicle at Disposal for all mentioned Tours & Excursions• Private Guide for all the mentioned Tours & Excursions• Pre-booked entrance Tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from hotel in Florence to Dimora in the surroundings of Siena• Private transfer from a “Dimora” in the surroundings of Siena to Hotel in Lucca• Private transfer from hotel in Lucca to airport in Florence


A FULL IMMERSION IN CULTURE

Medieval Florence


DAY 3Breakfast in the Hotel Morning at leisure. Take the chance to go around through the picturesque streets and shop at the exclusiveboutiques of the city.

AFTERNOON: Guided Tour of The UffiziYou will have a guided visit of the eternal Uffizi Gallery, incredible museum, with over 60 halls full of impressive and stunningworks of art from the 12th century up to the 16th century. You will see paintings by Cimabue, Giotto, Duccio, Gentile daFabriano, Masaccio, Paolo Uccello, Piero della Francesca, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and the Tribuna with theMedici portraits.

DAY 4Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to a “Dimora” in the surroundings of Siena

AFTERNOON: Discovering Medieval Siena Siena is the embodiment of a medieval city. Its inhabitants pursued their rivalry with Florence right into the area of urbanplanning. Throughout the centuries, they preserved their city's Gothic appearance, acquired between the 12th and 15thcenturies. The whole city of Siena, built around the Piazza del Campo, was devised as a work of art that blends into thesurrounding landscape. You will have an escorted tour of the city through Piazza del Campo, Santa Maria Assunta, the Tolomeipalace, and the Chigi Saracini Music Academy.

Uffizzi Gallery

Siena


DAY 5Breakfast in the Hotel in the surroundings of Siena

San Gimignano ExcursionYou will leave for a day tour in San Gimignano, a tiny walled town located on a hill-top, intact through the centuries andfamous for its numerous tall towers, frescoes and other valuable works of art. A local guide will introduce you to the historyand traditions of this wonderful town which has conserved intact its Medieval atmosphere. You will visit the Duomo, thePeople’s Palace and the Church of St. Agostino.


MORNING: Excursion to MonteriggioniSitting on a small natural hillock, Monteriggioni is a completely walled medieval town in the Siena Province, built in the 13thcentury by the overlords of Siena.It's the fortified town to which Dante refers to in the Inferno mentioning its surrounding walls and its 14 towers.Monteriggioni is a medieval town which conforms almost perfectly to the archetypal mental image that most of us have of amedieval village. The town walls and towers are almost intact, and the view from downhill is quiet astonishing.Afternoon at leisure. Take the chance to enjoy an optional wine tasting accompanied with local Pecorino and Prosciutto.

DAY 7Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from a “Dimora” in the surroundings of Siena to Hotel in Lucca

Lucca City TourYou can walk along the famous sixteen century walls, and then you will enter into the enchanting historical centre where alocal guide will lead to admire the San Frediano Church, the amazing Piazza Anfiteatro, the Torre Giunigi, the Duomo di SanMartino and Piazza San Michele.Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy the elegance and refined of Lucca.

DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel in LuccaPrivate transfer from Hotel in Lucca to Florence AirportMonteriggioni


DISCOVERING ROME TOUR

7 NIGHTS – 8 DAYS


Rest of the day at leisure to familiarize with the eternal city.


Ancient Rome Tour & CatacombsThe tour will start with a visit of the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater not

only in Rome, but in the world. Built in the first century AD, the FlavianAmphitheater, commonly known as the Colosseum, named after a colossal

statue that stood nearby, until the end of the Ancient Age accommodatedgames of great popular appeal, such as hunts and gladiator fights.

Then you will walk through what was once the political, administrative andreligious center of Rome, The Imperial Forum.

In the afternoon private transfer to the Catacombs. You will visit one of the 5catacombs open to the public. There are over 60 catacombs in Rome where over

500,000 Christians were buried from the 2nd to the 5th century AD.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 7 Nights in centrally located hotel in Rome• Private transfer from the Airport in Rome• Private vehicle at disposal for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Private tour guide for all the mentioned tours and Excursions• Pre-booked entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Fiumicino Airport


This tour is designed to give you an in depth understandingof the history of Rome. History defined by its emperors, itspopes and the artists that made Rome the eternal city!

Catacombs



Ostia Antica & Caracalla bath In the morning visit to Ostia Antica. This tour will show the everyday life of ordinary people in ancient roman times.The Harbour city of Ancient Ostia lies at the mouth of the river Tiber. It was founded as the very first colony of Rome in the 6thcentury BC and was completely abandoned in the 6th century AD. Then malaria became endemic in the area and the city,whose population may have been nearly 100,000 at its peak, was totally abandoned. Buried for centuries by sand, the city isremarkably well preserved. Its buildings, blocks, villas, thermal baths, temples of all religions, restaurants, public toilets told usthe story of common people day-life in roman age.In the afternoon visit of the Caracalla baths. One of the largest and best preserved ancient thermal complexes, were built in thesouthern part of the city under the initiative of Caracalla, who dedicated the central building in 216 AD.


Churches and Basilicas of Rome In the morning your tour guide will tell you about some of the most important churches of Rome: S. Pietro in Vincoli, S. Cosmaand Damiano, the Campidoglio, S. Maria in Aracoeli, Il Gesu’.Rome has over 900 churches from different periods and with different styles. Learning about the churches of Rome meansknowing about the history of Rome.In the afternoon your tour will continue exploring the most important Basilicas of Rome: San Giovanni in Laterano, San Paolooutside the wall and Santa Maria Maggiore.

Ostia Antica

St. Peter



Villa Adriana and Villa D’Este in TivoliToday’s excursion will take you to Tivoli to admire Hadrian Villas and Villa D’Este.Built between 118 and 138 AD as a private summer retreat of the emperor. With over 30 complexes and covering an area ofapprox. 300 acres, the villa was the greatest Roman example of an Alexandrian garden, recreating a sacred landscape. Theremains of the complex still shows the magnitude of what was once the greatest villa ever belonged to a roman emperor.In the afternoon visit of Villa d’Este, masterpiece of the Italian Garden, is included in the UNESCO world heritage list. With itsimpressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a much-copied model forEuropean gardens in the mannerist and baroque styles.


Vatican Museum and St. Peter BasilicaThe tour will start skipping the line at the Vatican Museums, one of the largest museum complexes in the world. Located in thegrand and magnificent Vatican Palaces, there are over 7 kilometers of galleries to be seen. They display works from theimmense collection built up by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the centuries, including some of the most renownedclassical sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.The galleries will lead you to the breath taking Sistine Chapel, famous for its architecture and its decoration that was frescoedthroughout by Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. It is without doubt one of the greatest art treasures of all time, one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the world. Afternoon at leisure. Take the chance to enjoy a lunch and explore Rome on your own.


Walking Tour and Sightseeing of RomeThis morning you will visit the most important sites of Rome such as Piazza di Spagna, Piazza del Popolo, Trevi Fountain, S.Ignazio, Pantheon and Santa Maria Sopra Minerva.You will experience the fascination of the Eternal City! Your English-speaking guides take you to spectacular ancient Romanruins, masterpieces of the Renaissance, delightful Baroque fountains, and charming medieval backstreets!Afternoon at leisure. You will have time for a last stroll through the streets of Rome.

DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Fiumicino Airport

Villa D’Este

Piazza Navona

Trevi Fountain

Piazza del Popolo


DISCOVERING SICILY

9 NIGHTS – 10 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Palermo Airport to Hotel in Palermo

Free time to explore Palermo on your own.

DAY 2Breakfast in the Hotel in Palermo

Guided tour of Palermo and Monreale This morning will be dedicated to a guided tour of the capital of Sicily,

Palermo. A cosmopolitan city, where they live in harmony a mosaic of cultureswhich make the town a mystical and exotic at the same time. Your tour begins

in the center with a visit to the Palace of the Normans and its superb PalatineChapel, the Cathedral of Palermo, the Quattro Canti.

You will move then to Monreale, for a visit of the famous Benedictine Abbey, datingfrom the 12th century, which houses beautiful mosaics representing a complete cycle

of the Old and New Testament, and the Cloister.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 4 Nights in centrally located hotel in Palermo• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Taormina• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Catania• Private transfer from the Airport in Palermo• Private vehicle at disposal for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Private tour guide for all the mentioned tours and Excursions• Pre-booked entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from Hotel in Catania to Catania Airport


Nature seems to have endowed all its wonders to this land:mountains, hills and above all the sea, with its incredible colors,its crystal-clear water and the beauty of its seabed

Monreale



Palermo – Erice - Trapani-Marsala – Palermo Head today to the western corner of Sicily dominating the Mediterranean.Erice is an unforgettable medieval hill town with ancient origins in Sicily, close to the port city of Trapani on the island'swestern coast. The sober historic town is surrounded by defensive town walls, crowned by a castle, and dominates thesurrounding area from its mountainous height of approximately 800 meters above sea level. You will have the possibility totaste the famous “cannolo” in a place that is considered today the center of the tradition of Erice. The province capital Trapanihas a beautiful ancient city center in baroque style. You will visit the Purgatory Church with its sculptures of the famous GoodFriday Mysteries Procession, and go on to see the cathedral, the Jesuit church, the former fish market, the Art Nouveau postoffice. On the western-most tip of the island of Sicily, Marsala is a seaport city best known as the source of Marsala wine.You will visit a local winery and you will taste the famous Marsala wine.


Agrigento and The Valley of the TemplesWe are heading to Agrigento for a guided sightseeing. Remarkable Agrigento is an historic delight, holding some of thelargest and best-preserved ancient Greek buildings outside of Greece itself. Sicily’s star attraction, the Valley of the Temples, islisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Much of present-day Agrigento is modern, but the city has a number of medieval andBaroque buildings offering a taste of the Middle Ages. The impressive ruins and beautiful landscapes of Agrigento have longinspired poets, writers and painters.

DAY 5Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Palermo to Hotel in Taormina with a Stop in Cefalu

Excursion to Cefalu You will arrive in Cefalu, one of the Mediterranean’s jewels, a picturesque seaside town in the shadow of a steep mountain. Youcan see the Byzantine and Norman elegance of the Cathedral of Cefalu. Founded in 1131 and restored in 1559, Cefalu’sCathedral features the pointed arches of Norman architecture and remarkable specimens of Byzantine golden mosaic art andthe Cristo Pantocratore. Enjoy free time in Cefalu prior to continue to Taormina.

Erice

The Valley of the Temples

Cefalù


DAY 6Breakfast in the Hotel in Taormina

Guided tour of Taormina and Mt. Etna with Wine Tasting Taormina is a beautiful town situated on a rocky plateau with the Etna Volcano rising majestically in the background. Thedowntown centre represents a variety of historical periods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age, to theremains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions up to the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churchesand Palaces. Don't miss the visit to the Greek Theatre and a stroll down the main street "Corso Umberto" with its art anddesigners’ shops, Baroque churches and Palazzi. You will head toward the Mt Etna Volcano, one of the world's largest andmost active volcanoes. It has more than 400 craters split all over the Catania county. From 6,000 feet you can enjoy the bestviews and a local wine tasting.

DAY 7Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Taormina to Hotel in Catania

Catania Guided tour Depart for Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most interesting cities in Sicily. The Mount Etna dominatesthe landscape and is ever-present in the inhabitants' lives here, even so far as to shape the tastes of the land. Catania liescradled amidst the splendid greenery of its surroundings, yet at the same time opens out to the sea, welcoming us with itsgrand piazzas, wide roads, and architecture in lavic rock. It's one of the richest repositories of Baroque architecture in Europe, you will see art treasures, churches, museums, theatresand Roman ruins.You will visit the main square, Piazza del Duomo, that sports a lava elephant supporting an obelisk on its back. Castello Ursino– once the proud, cliffside fortress of Frederick II, is now a kilometer inland, with a lava-filled moat. Composer Vincenzo Belliniis a native son. Commemorated all over town, even on menus; spaghetti Norma, named after one of Bellini's operas, is aCatanian specialty.

Taormina

Mt. Etna

Catania


DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel in Catania

Discovering RagusaWe head south today to explore Ragusa and Scicli.Ragusa is built on a wide limestone hill between two deep valleys. It is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. RagusaIbla hosts a wide array of Baroque architecture, including several stunning palaces and churches. Ragusa area is located in thevery south-east side of Sicily where the African flavor can be breathed deeply along with the architectural shapes, thevegetation – olive-groves, carobs, almond trees, vineyards and the red, yellow and ochre colors of the landscapes. Visit of thehistorical centre (Ibla), with it’s Cathedral, situated in the beautiful square of the Dome.


Excursion to Syracuse and Noto Siracusa is noted for its rich Greek history, culture, amphitheaters, architecture and association to Archimedes. Not surprisingly,the city is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. There is plenty to see: the Roman Amphitheater, the largest GreekAmphitheater in the world, and the Ear of Dionysus, a cave with remarkable acoustics.Noto is a wonderful small town possessing incredible Baroque churches, houses and palaces. The principal activity amongsttourists is to peacefully wander the narrow streets of Noto, admiring it's golden-colored stone buildings, incredible facadesand balconies amazing.

DAY 10Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Catania to Catania Airport

Ragusa Syracuse

Greek Amphitheater - Syracuse

Noto

Scicli


OFF THE BEATEN PATHSPECIAL INTEREST TOURS

6 NIGHTS – 7 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Bari Airport to Hotel in Martina Franca

Rest of day at your leisure

DAY 2Breakfast in the hotel in Martina Franca

Around Puglia: Castellana Caves, Alberobello andMartina Franca

This morning you will visit the wonderful Castellana Caves. Situated at a depthof approximately 70 meters, these caves are some of the most amazing natural

wonders of Puglia. In Alberobello you will see many examples of the prehistoricdry stone dwellings known as ‘Trulli’, an exceptional example of vernacular

architecture. You will enjoy a traditional Murgia cuisine lunch, accompanied by localwines before returning to Martina Franca for a leisurely stroll around the beautiful

historical town center.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 2 Nights in hotel in Martina Franca• 3 Nights in hotel in Gallipoli • 1 Nights in centrally located hotel in Bari • Private transfer from Bari Airport to Martina Franca• Private vehicle at disposal for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Private tour guide for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Pre-booked entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private Transfer from Hotel in Bari to Bari Airport


APULIA: THE SPUR OF THE ITALIAN BOOT Also known as "Le Puglie" in the plural form, this region contains,in fact, many souls. The “heel of Italy's boot," Apulia is a charmingregion that can be visited all year round and is suspendedamong nature, history, tradition, tastes and spirituality.

Castellana Caves


DAY 3Breakfast in the hotelPrivate Transfer from Hotel in Martina Franca to Gallipoli with a Stop in Cisternino, Ostuni including a Cheese Tasting

Puglia Villages: Cisternino, Ostuni , Masseria Ferri and GallipoliToday you will travel to Cisternino, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. After a visit to the Old Town center you will enjoya lunch. Try the delights of Capocollo, a traditional Italian cold cut of pork, and wines from the Puglia region will be served.After a visit to the white village of Ostuni you will stop at the a local Masseria to try some cheeses, including Mozzarella,Caciocavallo and Tarallini. Your journey continues to Gallipoli, where you could have time to enjoy an evening at leisure.

DAY 4Breakfast in the Hotel in Gallipoli

Excursion to Otranto, Castro Marina and Depressa Morning departure for Otranto, a pretty harbor town, overlooking the turquoise Adriatic coast. After some free time around thetown to inspect the Old City with its famous cathedral, you continue to Castro Marina to visit the Zinzulusa Caves, one of themost renowned cave systems on the Salento coast. Later you will explore the vineyards and taste wines from a local winery,which focuses on growing indigenous grapes such as Negroamaro, Primitivo, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Aleatico.


A tour between Gallipoli and Lecce, the “Baroque Pearl” After exploring Gallipoli, with its splendid and characteristic historical town center, you will visit a Frantoio, an ancientunderground olive mill carved from the stone that lay beneath the soil in the 1700’s. Later you will enjoy a guided walking tourof the ancient town of Lecce, known as the ‘Baroque Pearl’ for the unique, rich and exuberant decorations that seem to hidethe city’s buildings rather than decorate them. Along the way you will stop to try the breads, pizzas and the famous PucceLeccesi (a traditional bread with olives, tomatoes and other vegetables).

DAY 6Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Gallipoli to Hotel in Bari with a stop in Matera

On the way to Bari an excursion to the “City of Stones” Matera Your first stop today will be in Matera, known as the ‘City of Stones’. This city is the most extraordinary and intact example of atroglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean region. The oldest “sassi” (ancient homes carved right into the rock) are about7,000 years old. After a light lunch you will return to Bari and do a walking tour of Bari to admire the Norman Swabian Castle,an extensive and formidable structure that guarded the city for centuries, then you will visit the Basilica of Saint Nicholas andthe cathedral. You will have some free time to explore Piazza Mercantile and Piazza Ferrarese.

DAY 7Breakfast in the Hotel in BariPrivate transfer from the Hotel in Bari to Bari Airport

Ostuni

Otranto

Zinzulusa Caves

Gallipoli

Lecce

Lecce

Ancient Frantoio - Lecce


JEWELS OF ITALY TOUR

8 NIGHTS – 9 DAYS


Rest of day at your leisure

DAY 2Breakfast in the hotel in Rome

Vatican TourThis morning your private guide will meet you in your hotel lobby to start a

fascinating half day tour of the Vatican, home to the most celebrated artcollection in Europe. The museum tour ends in the spectacular Sistine Chapel,

Michelangelo's masterpiece. Last but not least, you will visit the largestsanctuary of Christianity, St. Peter's Basilica, where proportions appear to have

been forgotten in an amazing triumph of marble, bronze and mosaic works. Rest of the day at leisure. Take the chance to explore the eternal city.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Rome• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Florence• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Venice• Private transfer from the Airport in Rome• Private Vehicle at Disposal for all mentioned Tours & Excursions• Private Guide for all the mentioned Tours & Excursions• Private transfer from Hotel to Railway station in Florence • Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Train Station to

Hotel in Venice• Train Tickets as mentioned• Private motor launch transfer from hotel to Venice Airport with assistant


Rome, Orvieto, Florence and Venice

Sistine Chapel - Rome



Ancient Rome TourMeet your private guide in your hotel lobby to start a half day tour of the wonders of the Ancient Romans. You will take ajourney that will take you back to the days of the Caesars and the Roman legions as you will visit, the magnificent Colsseumand the Roman Forum. Afternoon is at your leisure.

DAY 4Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Rome to Hotel in Florence with a Stop in Orvieto

Orvieto: a jewel in the heart of UmbriaYou will depart with your English speaking driver for a delightful day of sightseeing on your way to Florence. In the region ofUmbria you will stop in Orvieto, famous for its Etruscan ruins as well as its Gothic cathedral and the excellent wines preservedin its underground cellars. Continue to Florence and check in to your next hotel.


Classical Florence TourYour private guide will meet you at your hotel for your walking tour of the city. Walking through the streets and piazzas inFlorence, also known as the cradle of the Renaissance, you could still breathe its glorious past and the wealth of the aristocraticfamilies which shaped the city history and architecture. The tour includes visits of the Duomo and the Baptistry, the Piazzadella Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the famous Accademia Gallery. Optional Uffizi Gallery reservations or guided tour is available.Rest of day at your leisure. Take the chance to add at your day the visit at the Uffizi Gallery.

DAY 6Breakfast in the HotelDay at leisure in Florence. Take the chance to explore Florence and its boutiques on your own as an alternative anoptional excursions to the Tuscan countryside can be arranged.

DAY 7Breakfast In Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Railway StationTrain tickets from Florence to Venice (second class)Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Train Station to Hotel in VeniceRest of the day at leisure to familiarize with this magical city.


Venice TourYou will meet your private guide in your hotel lobby and will start your city tour: It will include some of the major sites thatdefine the look and history of Venice, Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and St. Mark's Square. Rest of the day is at leisure. Explore Venice and its small and typical “Calli”on your own.


St. Mark’s Basilica - Venice

Duomo - Orvieto


FRAMING ITALY TOUR

6 NIGHTS – 7 DAYS


Free time to explore Rome on your own

DAY 2Breakfast in the Hotel in Rome

Rome Photography tourYou will meet the photographer at a chosen location in central Rome.

These photography tours of Rome will help you improve your photographyskills while discovering this fascinating city. Whether you want to get great

photos of world famous monuments and historical buildings, intimate scenes ofhidden streets or the sleek lines of modern architecture, we can offer you a

photography activity that matches your interests. During the tour an expert willguide you to the best locations for unique pictures of Rome, assist you in identifying

creative opportunities for photographing this romantic cityRest of the day at leisure. Enjoy the eternal city

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Rome• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Florence• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Venice• Private transfer from the Airport in Rome• Private Rome Photography tour• Private transfer from Hotel to Railway station in Rome• Train Tickets as mentioned• Private transfer from Florence Railway station to your hotel in Florence• Private Florence Photography tour• Private transfer from Hotel to Railway station inFlorence • Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Train Station to

Hotel in Venice• Private Venice Photography tour• Private motor launch transfer from hotel to VeniceAirport with assistant


This tour is intended for photography lovers who want to walk thestreets of Rome, Florence and Venice accompanied by professionalphotographers and take the best shots from the best spots.

St. Peter - Rome


DAY 3Breakfast in the hotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Rome to Railway StationTrain tickets from Rome to Florence (second class)Private transfer from Railway Station to Hotel in Florence Rest of the day at leisure in Florence


Florence Photography tourYou will meet a professional photographer at a chosen location in central Florence.Purpose of the tour: to familiarize with Florence and its most characteristic views, take photographs, learn how to use yourcamera to the best with the tricks of the trade explained by a professional photographer, to spend a nice day walking aroundthe city streets, admiring attractions such as: Orsanmichele, Piazza della Signoria, Bargello, San Pierino, Piazza dé Ciompi,Santa Croce, Ponte alle Grazie, San Niccolò, a coffee or ice-cream at the bar “il Rifrullo” or Tuscan snack at the hostelry “FuoriPorta” and walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo, where the programme endsAfternoon at leisure in Florence

DAY 5Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Railway StationTrain tickets from Florence to Venice (second class)Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Train Station to Hotel in VeniceRest of the day at leisure in Venice


Venice Photography tourMeet the photographer at a chosen location in central Florence.This tour consists of a 4-hour leisurely walk incorporating a photographic workshop with a professional photographer. Duringthe tour under his supervision you'll be able to acquire or improve your photographic technique, gain new skills, learn aboutlight, points of view, equipment, composition and discuss general aspects of photography or single topics. No specificknowledge is required. The course will be adapted to suit the level of experience of participants. Together with thephotographer, you will be accompanied by a well-established city guide, who loves the city, its history and legends, ready toshare with you details and stories about the places visited, which in turn will help you appreciate the photographic subjectschosen. This is a new way to visit, get to know and to see the sights of Venice, avoiding the masses of tourists and at the sametime to learn new photographic skills or improve. Afternoon at leisure


Piazza della Signoria - Florence Florence


HOLY YEAR OF MERCY - CENTRAL ITALY

THE SITES OF MERCY9 NIGHTS – 10 DAYS


Afternoon: Walking tour in the center of Rome In the afternoon a Private English Speaking Guide will lead you on a

walking tour of the historic center of Rome, including Piazza del Popolo, St.Maria del Popolo, SS: Ambrogio e Carlo, Piazza di Spagna, St. Andrea delle

Fratte, Trevi Fountain, SS. Apostoli, Piazza venezia, St. Marco Evangelista

DAY 2Rome, the "Eternal City," has been a sacred place and internationally important city

since ancient times. The tour will start with St. Peter's Basilica, the major basilica inVatican City and the visit of the Tombs of the Popes. St. Peter's was until recently the

largest church ever built and it remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom.Contrary to what one might reasonably assume, St. Peter's is not a cathedral - this honor

in Rome goes to St. John Lateran. St. Peter's Basilica stands on the traditional site wherePeter - the apostle who is considered the first pope - was crucified and buried. St. Peter's

tomb is under the main altar and many other popes are buried in the basilica as well.Originally founded by Constantine in 324, St. Peter's Basilica was rebuilt in the 16th century by

Renaissance masters including Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini.In the morning you will make your way to the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, housing

the Tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, affectionately known as the Apostle of the Gentiles. It washere that On April 22, 1541, Ignatius and five Companions made their solemn vows, and then

celebrated Mass at the altar of the Virgin. You will then proceed to the Catacombs, theunderground burial site of the early Christians

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in the hotel in Rome• 2 Nights in the hotel in Assisi• 2 Nights in the hotel in Lanciano• 2 Nights in the hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo• Private transfer from the Airport in Rome• Private vehicle at disposal for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Tour Escort at disposal for all the journey• Private local guide for the mentioned tours• Pre-booked entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from Hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo to Bari Airport


Rome



The Basilicas of RomeThis full day tour will be dedicated to the visit of the most important Basilicas of the Roman Christianity.The tour will include the visit of the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem that keeps the Relics of the Passion of Jesus inthe Chapel of Relics upstairs the left aisles. The most famous ones are the fragments of the Holy Cross of Jesus, found bySt. Helena on Calvarium in Jerusalem, St. John Lateran. It is here that St. Francis persuaded Pope Innocent III to givepermission to begin the Franciscan Order. Nearby is the Holy Stair, the legendary stairs which Christ climbed prior to beconvicted by Pontius Pilate, St. Maria Maggiore the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Mother, St. Lawrenceoutside the walls, an ancient basilica with a wealth of early Christian artifacts. You will conclude with a brief visit ofColiseum from outside.

DAY 4Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from hotel in Rome to Assisi with a stop in Greccio for the visit of the Hermitage

The New Bethlehem: GreccioSet within the rock like an eagle’s nest, the Greccio hermitage is an extraordinary fusion of architecture and nature. Theedges of the building blend into the lush Holm-oak woods that greeted Saint Francis on his solitary retreats. The Sanctuaryis famous because Saint Francis of Assisi chose it as the backdrop to one of the highest and most lyrical moments in hislife: the first recreation of the Bethlehem Nativity in Christianity on Christmas Eve, 1223.

DAY 5Breakfast in the Hotel in Assisi

St Francis Home: AssisiThis morning will be dedicated to a guided tour of Assisi.Assisi is best known as the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi - Patron Saint of Italy, founder of the Franciscan order and oneof the most popular Catholic saints in history. Assisi's main attraction is the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco, whichcontains the sacred relics of Francis and beautiful frescoes of his life. There are at least seven other churches well worthvisiting for their history, beauty and connection with Francis or his friend Clare. The town of Assisi, with its Roman ruins,winding medieval streets and sacred shrines, has been a major Catholic pilgrimage destination for centuries and is todayone of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy.

DAY 6Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from hotel in Assisi to Lanciano with a stop in Loreto

The Sanctuary of Loreto Holy House: LoretoThe splendid City of Loreto, tucked inside the countryside of the Marches Region, owes its fame to the Sanctuary (orBasilica) where the Santa Casa della Vergine Maria (Shrine of the Holy House of the Virgin Mary) is preserved andvenerated. It is a holy place defined by Pope John Paul II as “the true Marian heart of Christianity.” The Sanctuary has beenone of the most important pilgrimage sites for the Catholic faith for centuries.The Loreto Holy House is the first Sanctuary of International importance dedicated to the Virgin and the true Marian heartof Christianity.

Greccio - Assisi The New Bethlehem

Basilica - Assisi The Sanctuary of Loreto - Assisi

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DAY 7Breakfast in the Hotel in Lanciano

Lanciano and Manoppello: the Sanctuary of the Eucaristic Miracle and the Holy FaceA daily excursion to visit the Holy place of Lanciano and Manoppello.The Miracle of Lanciano dates back to the eighth century: during Holy Mass, after the two-fold consecration, the host waschanged into live Flesh and the wine was changed into live Blood. It has been certified by the Catholic Church as aEucharistic miracle.In the afternoon you will have a special possibility to visit the Basilica of the Holy Face, one of the most suggestive place ofthe Catholic Church.The “Holy Face” is a very tenuous Veil, stretched between two framed panes of glass. In order to avoid running the risk ofdamaging the mysteriously impressed Image, the Veil has not yet been removed from the reliquary to verify scientificallythe kind of staple that at a glance seems to be an ancient sea-byssus fiber, a precious "marine silk" also found inside somesarcophagi of the Egyptian pyramids, the "fine linen" mentioned forty-six times, neither more nor less, in the Bible.Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus is an ancient devotion in the Catholic Church and has been cultivated in every century.

DAY 8Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Lanciano to San Giovanni Rotondo with a Stop in Pietralcina

On the footstep of Padre Pio: The Birthplace Today you will visit sites associated with the life of this simple Capuchin monk noted for his deep humility, pious exercisesand the stigmata he bore of the wounds of Christ. You will move then to Pietralcina, birthplace of St. Padre Pio. You willhave the possibility to visit the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli where St. Padre Pio celebrated his first Mass, followedby visits of his home and the Sacred Family Church, which houses a museum dedicated tothe life of the saint.

DAY 9Breakfast in the Hotel in San Giovanni in Rotondo

On the footstep of Padre Pio: The Miracle Place San Giovanni Rotondo is a town in the province of Foggia, famous throughout the world as the home of Saint Pio ofPietralcina (1887-1968) from 1916 until his death. The Capuchin friar, Padre Pio, who was canonized in 2002 by Pope JohnPaul II, performed important miracles in San Giovanni Rotondo which attracted many believers who wished to receivefavors. His spiritual presence is still intense today, where the body of the saint is displayed and visited by Christian pilgrims.The beautiful countryside of the Gargano National Park that surrounds the town also adds to its mystical atmosphere.

DAY 10Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in San Giovanni in Rotondo to Bari Airport

The Sanctuary - Manoppello

San Giovanni Rotondo Pietralcina


HOLY YEAR OF MERCY NORTH ITALY

ART AND FAITH9 NIGHTS – 10 DAYS

DAY 1Private transfer from Malpensa Airport to Hotel in Milan

Rest of the day at leisure

DAY 2Breakfast in the hotel in Milan

The Last Supper of JesusToday you will visit the most important sites of Milan: the Duomo, La Scala

(from outside) and then you will arrive in Santa Maria delle Grazie. Leonardo da Vinci has painted the Last Supper in the refectory of the

convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie at the behest of Ludovico il Moro, in aspan of time ranging from 1494 to 1497. In 1999, after more than twenty years

of work, it was concluded that the last conservative intervention by the removalof so many repainting, has brought to light the remains of the original drafts.

Afternoon at leisure

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 4 Nights in the hotel in Milan• 2 Nights in the hotel in Florence• 3 Nights in the hotel in Rome• Private transfer from Malpensa Airport in Milan• Private vehicle at disposal for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Tour Escort at disposal for all the journey• Private local guide for the mentioned tours• Pre-booked entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Rome Airport


Santa Maria delle Grazie



Verona and Padua a one-day religious experience of faithIn the morning you will be transferred to Verona to visit the Santuario della Madonna di Lourdes, located on the hills of St. Leonard. The building is a peace place that offers plenty of photo opportunities and is one of the greatest sightseeing stops inVerona. Tourists could admire the colorful gardens and small pathways which lead to the Adige River.In the afternoon you will continue to Padua for the visit of the city. The tour will include the important churches andbasilicas, following an itinerary which goes from the Cathedral and the Baptistery, to the Basilica of Saint Anthony, theBasilica of Saint Justina and the Sanctuary of Saint Leopold.


The Holy Shroud and the Black Madonna - A day excursion in Turin and GragliaAn exciting day of discovery awaits you! First stop you will travel to Turin. You will explore the city's major monuments andPiazza Castello with its beautiful buildings. A highlight of the day will be the Cathedral and Museum of the Holy Shroud. The Shroud Museum is unique in the world, it has the aim of pursuing the devotion spread, study and knowledge of thesacred linen. Its rooms show full details on the research on the Shroud conducted since 500, and deepen into historicalscientific, devotional and artistic aspects.After lunch you will continue to the Santuario Santa Maria di Loreto in Graglia, located at 2,664 feet above sea level withsplendid panoramic views of the Elva Valley. In Graglia you will see the statue of the Black Madonna of Loreto.

DAY 5Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Milan to Hotel in Florence with a stop in Bologna

Bologna and the Sanctuary of San LucaServing as the destination of many pilgrimages linked to the devotion of the Madonna, the Sanctuary of the Madonna ofSan Luca is one of Bologna’s most well-known symbols. Situated atop Guardia Hill, the Sanctuary also serves as areassuring visual landmark for Bolognese people returning to their town


Florence and Siena walking tour: Art and faithThis morning you will have the possibility to admire the most famous religious places of FlorencePiazza del Duomo marks Florence’s religious heart, home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo) theCampanile, or "bell tower"; and the Battistero, or Baptistery. Although many masterpieces inside the Cathedral have been transferred to the Museum Opera del Duomo, you can stilladmire the works of great artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Niccolò da Tolentino, Andrea del Castagno, Vasari,Zuccaro, Antonio Del Pollaiuolo and Paolo Uccello. However, the most spectacular achievement in Santa Maria del Fiore isdefinitely Brunelleschi’s dome.In the early afternoon you will transfer to Siena for a visit that will mix art and sacredness.The guided tour will let you admire the Basilica of San Domenico, with the sacred relic of St. Catherine, and will take you ona stroll through the enchanting city center.

DAY 7Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Florence to Hotel in Rome

Afternoon: Walking tour in the center of RomeIn the afternoon a Private English Speaking Guide will lead you on a walking tour of the historic central Rome, includingCampidoglio, St. Maria Aracoeli, Chiesa del Gesu’, St. Ignazio, Pantheon, St. Maria Sopra Minerva, St. Agostino, PiazzaNavona and St. Agnese

The Museum of the Holy Shroud - Turin


DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel in Rome

St. Peter, Catacombs and St. PaoloRome, the "Eternal City," has been a sacred place and internationally important city since ancient times.The tour will start with St. Peter's Basilica, the major basilica in Vatican City and the visit of the Tombs of the Popes. St.Peter's was until recently the largest church ever built and it remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom. Contrary towhat one might reasonably assume, St. Peter's is not a cathedral - this honor in Rome goes to St. John Lateran.St. Peter's Basilica stands on the traditional site where Peter - the apostle who is considered the first pope - was crucifiedand buried. St. Peter's tomb is under the main altar and many other popes are buried in the basilica as well. Originallyfounded by Constantine in 324, St. Peter's Basilica was rebuilt in the 16th century by Renaissance masters includingBramante, Michelangelo and Bernini.In the morning you will make your way to the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, housing the Tomb of St. Paul theApostle, affectionately known as the Apostle of the Gentiles. It was here that On April 22, 1541, Ignatius and fiveCompanions made their solemn vows, and then celebrated Mass at the altar of the Virgin. You will then proceed to theCatacombs, the underground burial site of the early Christians


The Basilicas of RomeThis full day tour will be dedicated to the visit of the most important Basilicas of the Roman Christianity.The tour will include the visit of the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem that keeps the Relics of the Passion of Jesus inthe Chapel of Relics upstairs the left aisles. The most famous ones are the fragments of the Holy Cross of Jesus, found bySt. Helena on Calvarium in Jerusalem, St. John Lateran. It is here that St. Francis persuaded Pope Innocent III to givepermission to begin the Franciscan Order. Nearby is the Holy Stair, the legendary stairs which Christ climbed prior to beconvicted by Pontius Pilate, St. Maria Maggiore the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Mother, St. Lawrenceoutside the walls, an ancient basilica with a wealth of early Christian artifacts. You will conclude with a brief visit ofColiseum from outside.

DAY 10Breakfast in the Hotel. Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Rome Airport

*According to the tours clients will have the possibility to celebrate daily mas

St. Peter - Rome


HOLY YEAR OF MERCY - SOUTH ITALYSPIRITUAL HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTHERN ITALY

13 NIGHTS – 14 DAYS


Afternoon: Walking tour in the center of RomeIn the afternoon a Private English Speaking Guide will lead you on a

walking tour of the historic central Rome, including Campidoglio, St.Maria Aracoeli, Chiesa del Gesù, St. Ignazio, Pantheon, St. Maria Sopra

Minerva, St. Agostino, Piazza Navona and St. Agnese

DAY 2Breakfast in the hotel in Rome

St. Peter, Catacombs and St. PaoloRome, the “Eternal City”, has been a sacred place and internationally important city

since ancient times. The tour will start with St. Peter’s Basilica, the major basilica inVatican City and the visit of the Tombs of the Popes. St. Peter's was until recently the

largest hurch ever built and it remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom. Contrary to

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in the hotel in Rome• 3 Nights in the hotel in Naples• 2 Nights in the hotel in Messina• 2 Nights in the hotel in Syracuse• 3 Nights in the hotel in Palermo• Private transfer from the Airport in Rome• Private vehicle at disposal for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Tour Escort at disposal for all the journey• Private local guide for the mentioned tours• Pre-booked entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from Hotel in Palermo to Palermo Airport


Benedict XVI in prayer at the tomb of Pope Luciani


what one might reasonably assume, St. Peter's is not a cathedral - this honor in Rome goes to St. John Lateran.St. Peter's Basilica stands on the traditional site where Peter - the apostle who is considered the first pope - was crucified andburied. St. Peter's tomb is under the main altar and many other popes are buried in the basilica as well. Originally founded byConstantine in 324, St. Peter's Basilica was rebuilt in the 16th century by Renaissance masters including Bramante, Michelangeloand Bernini.In the morning you will make your way to the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, housing the Tomb of St. Paul the Apostle,affectionately known as the Apostle of the Gentiles. It was here that On April 22, 1541, Ignatius and five Companions made theirsolemn vows, and then celebrated Mass at the altar of the Virgin. You will then proceed to the Catacombs, the underground burialsite of the early Christians.


The Basilicas of RomeThis full day tour will be dedicated to the visit of the most important Basilicas of the Roman Christianity.The tour will include the visit of the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem that keeps the Relics of the Passion of Jesus in theChapel of Relics upstairs the left aisles. The most famous ones are the fragments of the Holy Cross of Jesus, found by St. Helena onCalvarium in Jerusalem, St. John Lateran. It is here that St. Francis persuaded Pope Innocent III to give permission to begin theFranciscan Order. Nearby is the Holy Stair, the legendary stairs which Christ climbed prior to be convicted by Pontius Pilate, St.Maria Maggiore the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Mother, St. Lawrence outside the walls, an ancient basilicawith a wealth of early Christian artifacts. You will conclude with a brief visit of Coliseum from outside.

DAY 4Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from hotel in Rome to Naples with a stop in Montecassino for the visit of the Abbazia

The Benedictine Monastery: Montecassino AbbeyThe Abbey of Montecassino is one of the most known Abbeys in the world.In 529 Saint Benedict chose this mountain to build a monastery that would host him and those monks following him on the wayfrom Subiaco. Paganism was still present here, but he managed to turn the place into a well-structured Christian monastery whereeverybody could have the dignity they deserved through praying and working.

DAY 5Naples city tour

The Benedictine Monastery: Montecassino AbbeyAfter breakfast, meeting with the guide for a tour of Naples to visit the main churches and monuments of the town. The day willbe dedicated to visit of the most important Cathedral important places of the Chatolic worship in Naples such as “St. MariaAssunta Cathedral”, also known as St. Gennaro Cathedral. Then you will visit the historical center of Naples and St. Severo Chapelinside which you can see the famous “Veiled Christ”, one of the most famous and suggestive sculptures in the world made by ayoung Neapolitan artist, Giuseppe Sanmartino. This sculpture represents Jesus Christ on his death bed, covered with a transparentshroud all sculptured in one piece of marble. The tour will continue with the visit of othe important places of the Criastianity as theBasilica of St. Francesco di Paola, which characterizes the beautiful Plebiscito Square.

Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem - Rome

The fragments of the Holy Cross of Jesus

St. Gennaro Cathedral - Naples

St. Gennaro Cathedral - Naples



Pompeii between Art and Faith Today you will enjoy a full day tour of Pompeii, city of art and faith.You will have the possibility to visit the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary famous for its painting on canvas of lateSeventeenth Century, mounted in a bronze elegant frame, object of popular worship and devotion.Lunch will be at leisure and in the afternoon you will visit the archaeological ruins of Pompeii, the city destroyed together withHerculaneum and Stabiae by a flow of ash, lapillus and lava during the eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius in 79 B.C.

DAY 7Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from hotel in Naples to Messina HotelRest of the day at leisure

DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel in Messina

Messina and Tindari tourWelcome to Sicily!In the morning you will visit the most important sites of the beautiful city of Messina.The most important monument is the Cathedral, which was erected during the 12th Century Norman dominion and its styleresembles that of both the Basilica of Saint Nicholas and the cathedral at Bari.Then you will proceed to visit Tindaris. The town suffered the effects of a landslide at the end of the 1st Century AD, and anearthquake in 365 AD. Tindaris was the most important Greek city in this vicinity, though most of what the visitor sees today wasconstructed during the Roman period. You will have the opportunity to see the very important Christian Sanctuary that sits highon the hill above the city. It is famous for its black Madonna statue that draws visitors from afar, and gives it its name, Sanctuary ofthe Black Madonna.

DAY 9Breakfast in the Hotel . Private transfer from hotel in Messina to Syracuse Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure

DAY 10Breakfast in the Hotel in Syracuse

Syracuse and the “Our Lady of Tears” SanctuaryThe day will be fully dedicated to the visit of Syracuse. The guide will explain about Syracuse, arch enemy of Athens, once capitalof Magna Graecia and the most powerful city of the Greek world. You cannot miss the visit to the "Our Lady of Tears" Sanctuary,one of the most peculiar monuments in all of Sicily. Designed to evoke a gigantic teardrop, the structure was created in 1994. Ithouses a statue of the Madonna that supposedly wept for 5 days in 1953. So-called chemical tests showed that the liquid wassimilar to that of human tears.

Pompei

Sanctuary - Our Lady of Tears - Syracuse

Cathedral - Messina


DAY 11Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from hotel in Syracuse to Palermo with a stop in Agrigento for the visit to the Valle dei Templi

Valley of the Temples: the site and the Greek Temples at AgrigentoThe archaeological area known as the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily, is one of the most important archeological sites inthe world and a Unesco world heritage site since 1998. Along a long rocky scarp, chosen as the southern limit of the town, are stillsited the great temples of ancient Akragas: the Temple of Hera (Juno) Lacinia, Concordia, Heracles (Hercules), Olympian Zeus(Jupiter), Castor and Pollux (Dioscuri) and Hephaistos (Vulcan). Further down, on the bank of the Akragas river, near a medicalspring, stood the Temple dedicated to Asklepius (Eusculapius), the god of medicine.

DAY 12Breakfast in the Hotel in Palermo

Palermo capital of SicilyPalermo is the capital and the most important city of all Sicily located between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Conca D'oro Mountains.In the morning you will visit the most important site of Palermo: Palazzo dei Normanni, where you will see to the CappellaPalatina. The best example of the Arab – Norman – Byzantine art in Palermo. The chapel is adorned with extraordinary Norman-Byzantine mosaics and represents a very elegant harmony of styles and different religions: Norman architecture and décor, ArabicArches and scripts embelling the roof, Byzantine style in the mosaics and dome.Afternoon at leisure


S. Rosalia Sanctuary and MonrealeToday you will enjoy the visit of two important and famous sites of the Catholic religious: The Cathedral of Monreale and MontePellegrino. The Cathedral of Monreale or Church of Santa Maria la Nuova is the best example of the architectural Norman style inSicily. The most spectacular aspect of the Cathedral are the magnificent series of mosaics throughout the whole interior, whichcover about 7000 sq.m, surpassing even Venice’s San Marco.Then you will transfer to Monte Pellegrino for the visit of the holy Sanctuary of St. Rosalia.This sanctuary was built around XVII century in honor of the patron of Palermo. It’s a suggestive place thanks to its position:situated in a cave almost on the top of Monte Pellegrino, in its inside it keeps the bones of St. Rosalia, found by a hunter during theplague period.

DAY 14Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Palermo to Palermo Airport

The Greek Temples - Agrigento

Mosaics - The Cathedral of Monreale


THE HOLY YEAR OF MERCYROME THE CENTER OF THE CHRISTIANITY

8 NIGHTS – 9 DAYS




St. Peter and Vatican MuseumRome, the "Eternal City," has been a sacred place and internationally

important city since ancient times. Enjoy a deep tour of the Vatican Museumand St. Peter Basilica. A private English speaking guide will bring you to discover

the Vatican Museum. You will see the important collections of art that variouspopes have acquired throughout the centuries and you will arrive to the

magnificent Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view the art treasures

of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's Pietà andthe Tombs of the Popes.


OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 8 Nights in the hotel in Rome• Private transfer from the Airport in Rome• Private vehicle at disposal for all the mentioned tours and excursions• Tour Escort at disposal for all the journey• Private local guide for the mentioned tours• Pre-booked entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites and museums• Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Rome Airport

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The Basilicas of RomeThis full day tour will be dedicated to the visit of the most important Basilicas of the Roman Christianity.The tour will include the visit of the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem that keeps the Relics of the Passion of Jesus in theChapel of Relics upstairs the left aisles. The most famous ones are the fragments of the Holy Cross of Jesus, found by St. Helena onCalvarium in Jerusalem, St. John Lateran. It is here that St. Francis persuaded Pope Innocent III to give permission to begin theFranciscan Order. Nearby is the Holy Stair, the legendary stairs which Christ climbed prior to be convicted by Pontius Pilate, St.Maria Maggiore the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Mother, St. Lawrence outside the walls, an ancient basilicawith a wealth of early Christian artifacts. You will conclude with a brief visit of Coliseum from outside.


Coliseum and walking tourYou will begin your tour from some of the sites of Ancient Rome, including the Forum and Coliseum. Its real name was the FlavianAmphitheatre, after the emperors who built it in the first century after Christ. Coliseum refers to the "colossal" statue of Nero thatat one time stood at the entrance.In the afternoon a Private English speaking guide will lead you on a walking tour of the historic central Rome, includingCampidoglio, St. Maria Aracoeli, Chiesa del Gesu’, St. Ignazio, Pantheon, St. Maria Sopra Minerva, St. Agostino, Piazza Navona andSt. Agnese.

DAY 5Breakfast in the HotelDay at leisure. Take the chance to explore the eternal city.


Catacombs, St. Paolo Outside the Walls and the Abbey of the Three Fountains Today you will be directed to the Via Appia Antica, the first consolar Roman Street. It was alongside this road that Paul arrived toRome to be judged by the Roman emperor. Later on, you will visit the catacombs of St. Sebastian, St. Domitilla or St. Callisto developed in this area, one of the manyunderground cemeteries used by the early Christian community.The guide will lead you where Paul was executed and where in the 7th century the Abbey of the Three Fountains was built. hree churches can be seen within the boundaries of the Abbey. Tradition recounts that during the beheaded of St. Paul, threesprings gushed out at each spot touched from his head. The tomb of the Apostle is located underneath the main altar of St. Paul outside the Walls, the second-largest church in Rome.Built by the emperor Constantine in the 4th century, it was destroyed by a fire in 1823 and rebuilt, but it still gives us an idea of themagnificence of Early Christian Basilicas. Luckily, the beautiful 13th century mosaic in the apse and the poetic cloister have beenspared and can still be admired.

Coliseum - Rome

Abbey of the Three Fountains



Walking tour in Rome city centerIn the morning a Private English Speaking Guide will accompany you on a walking tour of the historic center of Rome, includingPiazza del Popolo, St. Maria del Popolo, SS. Ambrogio e Carlo, Piazza di Spagna, St. Andrea delle Fratte, Trevi Fountain, SS.Apostoli, Piazza venezia, St. Marco Evangelista.Rest of the day at leisure


Full day tour to the Pope’s summer residence at CastelgandolfoJust a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Rome is the area of the Alban Hills: wonderful views, lakes, chestnut woods,vineyards, picturesque little villages and small towns and the Pope’s summer residence at Castelgandolfo.Located south of Rome in the Alban hills, the property includes the extensive Barberini gardens, the remains of a Roman villa anda 62 acre farm, as well as the ancient Papal Palace.

DAY 9Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Rome to Rome Airport

OPTIONAL TOUR:

FULL DAY TOUR TO ASSISISt. Francis of Assisi is perhaps the most well-loved saint in Italy and perhaps in the world. His birthplace, Assisi, is one ofthe most beautiful cities to visit on your trip to Italy. During the drive to Assisi, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery alongthe way as you leave the rustic countryside of Lazio and enter the lush region of Umbria.In Assisi a Private English Speaking guide will conduct you inside the Basilica of St. Francis, one of the most important Ca-tholic churches in the world.*According to the tours clients will have the possibility to celebrate daily masses

Residence at Castelgandolfo


WEDDINGThe Amalfi Coast along with the Sorrentine peninsula is one of

the most spectacular stretches of coastline in the world, nowonder it is the most popular area of Italy for weddings.

Who wants to get married in the Amalfi Coast has manypossibilities: from historic Sorrento overlooking the bay of Naples, to

the elegant and romantic Positano, the beautiful Amalfi, or theserene hilltop village of Ravello for a wedding you will never forget.

IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE ORGANIZATION OF YOUR SPECIAL DAY, WE OFFER YOU A POSSIBLE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES: • SYMBOLIC CEREMONY TERRACE• SYMBOLIC CEREMONY SETTING UP: TABLE, SEATS AND FLOWERS DECORATION• ENGLISH SPEAKING CELEBRANT • BRIDAL BOUQUET • BOUTONNIERE FOR THE GROOM • WEDDING CAKE• PHOTOGRAPHER SERVICE (2 hours and half ; 30 printed photos; dvd and leather photo album)• A SWEET SURPRISE AT THE ARRIVAL• A WEDDING BASKET AFTER THE CERIMONY• WEDDING SUPERVISION

Italy is the perfect place to have the wedding of your dreams! Contact us and together we will go straight to the altar in a ceremony that you will never forget!

AmalfiIN AMALFI COAST


Amalfi Coast with its colours, lemon trees perfume, theromantic atmosphere and outstanding gastronomy, allowsyou to create the best experience for a warm and sea-chicwedding.

We will not only offer you the best and romantic locationsin Italy but we will also accompany you with a completeassistance in every choice you will make, suggesting thebest places and solutions.Enjoy the Italian traditions, culture and the high quality ofMade in Italy.

We can organize an all-inclusive wedding for you and your guests: • Full itinerary for wedding couple

(Hotels, transportation, guided Tour, restaurants, museums)• Arrangements for guests

(Hotel, airport transfers)

Positano


WEDDINGTuscany Region holds the most authentic Italian beauty: the

glorious countryside, renaissance and medieval cities thatenclose a treasure of art and architectural masterpieces.

You will be surrounded by an explosive mix of magnificence,timeless beauty, art, culture, but also incredible panoramas,

vineyards and a gastronomic tradition that is second to none.

IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE ORGANIZATION OF YOUR SPECIAL DAY, WE OFFER YOU A POSSIBLE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES: • SYMBOLIC CEREMONY TERRACE • SYMBOLIC CEREMONY SETTING UP: TABLE, SEATS AND FLOWERS DECORATION • ENGLISH SPEAKING CELEBRANT • BRIDAL BOUQUET • WEDDING CAKE AND BOTTLE OF PROSECCO• PHOTOGRAPHER SERVICE (2 hours and half service) • FRUIT AND A BOTTLE OF PROSECCO IN ROOM AT THE ARRIVAL• ROMANTIC BREAKFAST WITH ROOM SERVICE – THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING• BRIDE AND GROOM ACCOMODATION • WEDDING SUPERVISION


WEDDING IN TUSCANY


Tuscany offers you incredible possibilities: Medieval fortress towns such as Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano,Montalcino and Cortona are unforgettable settings. Palaces and elegant squares simply dripping with antiquities. A magicatmosphere created by the Arno River and the romantic bridges that will create the perfect frame for a perfect moment.

Tuscan countryside is famous all around the world for its suggestive panoramas and colors, vineyards, hilltop villagesenclosed by ancient walls and silvery olive groves.

During your stay in Tuscany for your wedding, you will be able to visit cities like Florence or Siena, and also small and lessfamous villages that preserve the magical, medieval atmosphere with their art and traditions.You can spend time visiting historical cities, museums, galleries and please your taste with wine itineraries in the ChiantiArea, trying the very best wines right from the producers.

Choose Tuscany as a wedding setting offers you every possibility: from a small country church in the heart of the winecountry to a spectacular cliff side castle magically lit by torches and candles. Rustic or refined, Castles or Historic Houses,Ancient Building or sumptuous Saloons….

We can organize an all-inclusive wedding for you and your guests: • Full itinerary for wedding couple (Hotels, transportation, guided Tour, restaurants, museums)• Arrangements for guests (Hotel, airport transfers)


WEDDINGThe Italian region of the Lakes offer a bit of everything: pretty

towns and villages perched on the water's edge, a backdrop ofmountains, fine buildings and, of course, stunning scenery.

The Italian Lake District stretches across Northern Italy, not farfrom the Alps: Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore are

particularly famous and have been popular for centuries withinternational tourists and beloved of the romantic poets as well as

later writers, statesmen and royalty.The mild climate, in both summer and winter, produces a Mediterranean

vegetation, with beautiful gardens growing rare and exotic plants.

IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE ORGANIZATION OF YOUR SPECIAL DAY, WE OFFER YOU A POSSIBLE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES: •SYMBOLIC CEREMONY • SYMBOLIC CEREMONY SETTING UP • ENGLISH SPEAKING CELEBRANT • WEDDING RECEPTION• BRIDAL BOUQUET • WEDDING CAKE AND BOTTLE OF PROSECCO• PHOTOGRAPHER SERVICE (2 hours and half service) • FRUIT AND A BOTTLE OF PROSECCO IN ROOM AT THE ARRIVAL• ROMANTIC BREAKFAST WITH ROOM SERVICE – THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING• BRIDE AND GROOM ACCOMODATION • WEDDING SUPERVISION


Lake Como

WEDDING IN THE LAKES

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In Lake Maggiore you can’t an excursion to Isola Bella, the most romantic of the three Borromean Islands, famous for theirpalazzi and gardens. In Lake Garda, Italy's largest and easternmost lake, you will be surrounded by rolling green hills andgardens, vineyards, lemon trees and olive groves. The spa town of Sirmione is Lake Garda most popular resort. Lake Como,known locally as Lario, is the most dramatic of the lakes and obviously known all over the world for George Clooney's Villa!

Choose a destination wedding in the Italian Lakes it means choose and discover one of the most romantic, elegant andspectacular wedding locations you could wish for. Incredible lakeside villas, wonderful gardens, secluded castles andpanoramic chapels are scattered throughout the region providing ideal venues for breathtaking and stylish Italianweddings.

We can organize an all-inclusive wedding for you and your guests: • Full itinerary for wedding couple (Hotels, transportation, guided Tour, restaurants, museums)• Arrangements for guests (Hotel, airport transfers)

Lake Maggiore

Lake Garda


LUXURY TOURROME - FLORENCE - VENICE 7 NIGHTS – 8 DAYS


Free time to explore Rome on your own.ì


Private Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour You can choose your time of departure for explore the most important

sights of Ancient Rome - the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hillwith skip the line access. First, visit Rome’s most iconic site, the Colosseum,

with your guide who will talk you through the bloody past of theamphitheater, home to gladiators, mock sea-battles and executions. Then, head

to the Roman Forum to walk along the “Via Sacra” or “Sacred Way” - the mainpath through the Roman Forum, which once sparkled with festivals and triumphal

processions as Roman armies returned from war. Finally, see the Palatine Hill, themost famous of the Seven Hills of Rome. From here, admire the views of the Roman

Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus where chariot races were once held. Afternoon and dinner at leisure in Rome.

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in Rome• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Florence• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Venice• Private transfer from the Airport in Rome• Private Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour • Private Tour Best of Rome • Private transfer from Hotel to Railway station in Rome• Train Tickets as mentioned• Private transfer from Railway station to Hotel in Florence• Private Tour IL PALIO: Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Chianti• Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Railway Station• Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Train Station to

Hotel in Venice• Private Gondola Ride Tour • Private Excursion to the Islands • Private motor launch transfer from hotel to Venice Airport with assistant


Colosseum - Rome



Private Best of Rome TourYou can choose your time departure for this walking tour. You will visit the most important sights of Rome with an expertguide. This tour is a great option for short stays in Rome, or for first timer's to get acclimated and plan the rest of their trip.Here are just some of the sights you will see: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and more!Afternoon / Morning at Leisure in Rome

DAY 4Breakfast in the HotelPrivate transfer from Hotel in Rome to Railway StationTrain Tickets from Rome to Florence (first class)Private transfer from Railway Station to Hotel in Florence Rest of the day at leisure


Private Il Palio: A day in Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Chianti A beautiful private excursion through the delightful hills of Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and the Chianti Classicocountryside, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees. You will be allowed to enter in the centre of allcities so you have not to walk miles as when you take a bus tour. You will have the opportunity to admire small villages,little country churches, castles of rare beauty, hills covered with vineyards, olive groves, and then oaks, scotch broomshrubs, pines, cypresses. Enjoy with us some of the best of the Tuscan area in all its splendor, with wine and extra olive oiltasting and snack.

DAY 6Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Railway StationTrain tickets from Florence to Venice (first class)Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Train Station to Hotel in Venice

Afternoon: Private Gondola Ride Tour An experience you can only have in Venice! A private Gondola ride along the canals of Venice including the Grand Canal.


Private Excursion to The IslandsExcursion to the northern lagoon of Venice by private motor launch and english speaking guide to visit the most famousislands: Murano, world known for glass-making, Burano for the hand-made laces and coloured houses. Torcello as the firsthuman settlement in the lagoon.Morning / Afternoon at leisure in Venice.

DAY 8Breakfast in the HotelPrivate motor launch with assistant from a meeting point close to the Hotel to Venice Airport

Palio of Siena


LUXURY TOURVENICE - VERONA & LAKE GARDA7 NIGHTS – 8 DAYS

DAY 1Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Venice Airport

to Hotel in Venice

Private Tour of Venice with Doge Get acquainted with the city of canals with this walking tour of

Venice. A professional guide will lead you through the mostcharacteristic and important places, imparting the great history and

culture of the city. Tour includes visits to: Basilica San Marco, the BellTower, Procuratie, the “Pantheon” of Venice (Great School of Charity),

Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theater. Then, visit the impressive Doge’sPalace to witness the power Venice once had.


Private Excursion to the Islands Excursion to the northern lagoon of Venice by private motor launch and English

speaking guide to visit the most famous islands: Murano, world known for glass-making, Burano for the hand-made laces and colored houses. Torcello as the first

human settlement in the lagoon.Morning / Afternoon at leisure in Venice

OUR PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE:• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Venice• 2 Nights in centrally located hotel in Verona• 3 Nights in centrally located hotel in in Lake Garda• Private motor launch transfer with assistant from the Airport in Venice • Private Tour of Venice with Doge • Private Excursion to the Islands• Private motor launch from Hotel in Venice to Venice P.le Roma• Private transfer from Venice P.le Roma to Verona Hotel with 3 hours Guided

visit of Padua• Private Guided Tour of Verona• Private Transfer from Hotel in Verona to – Lake Garda• Private Lake Garda Area Excursion• Private transfer from Hotel in Lake Garda to Milan Malpensa Airport


Florence

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DAY 3Breakfast in the Hotel Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Hotel to Venice P.le Roma Private Transfer from Venice P.le Roma to Verona Hotel with a stop in Padua for a 2 hours Guided City Tour

DAY 4Breakfast in the Hotel in Verona

Private Tour of Verona – 3hrsPrivate Guided walking tour starting in Piazza Bra, where you will see the Arena and then you will continue to Piazza delleErbe, the Market Square, Piazza dei Signori. With this tour you have plenty of time to admire the many monuments , theinside courtyards, the beautiful buildings and also the hidden spots and streets of Verona. Juliet’s house is naturally on theprogram!Morning / Afternoon at leisure in Verona

DAY 5Breakfast in the HotelPrivate Transfer from Hotel in Verona to Hotel in Lake GardaAfternoon and Dinner at leisure

DAY 6Breakfast in the Hotel in in Lake Garda

Private Lake Garda ExcursionPrivate Tour of the Lake Garda Area with a private car at your disposal and an English speaking guide.You will discover the wonderful historical center of Salò. You will visit Desenzano, famous holiday resort, with itspicturesque lakeside promenade and the old harbor and Sirmione, with its Scaliger Castle completely surrounded by water,and narrow streets bordered by elegant shops and workshops.

DAY 7Breakfast in the Hotel Day at leisure. Take the chance to enjoy the area and the peace of this wonderful lake surrounded by mountains and hills

DAY 8Breakfast in the Hotel Private transfer from Hotel in Lake Garda to Milan Malpensa Airport

Verona

Lake Garda

Verona

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