Italy - GROUP TRAVELS - Sales manual for tour operators - Club Amici Veri
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Sales manual for tour operators Italy GROUP TRAVELS
ITALY 2021
The catalogue
Grand Tours
We offer ideal tours, to lead you on a discovery of our country: from
North to South, we accompany you through the big cities and small
villages, our spectacular lakes, our high mountains, our medieval cities,
our high country or our beaches under the moonlight. To admire or visit
palaces, churches, monuments, archaeological sites, museums, art
galleries, squares, streets; or just to take a coffee on a terrace, a smell of
history, the "Dolce Vita", the taste of a good wine or a cappuccino...
Italian Regions
Visit suggestions
We provide details of the visits to the various regions of Italy, as well as
the cost of entry to museums and monuments, to organize your best trip
to Italy.
City Breaks
We offer trips in our art-cities to enjoy them in small pieces, and the
possibility to lose yourself in its atmosphere, the discovery of its well-
known and unknown treasures.
Events
We offer holidays for special exhibitions and events in order to rediscover
the tradition and folklore of the beautiful country and live Italy as Italians.
A team at your service Quality of service
A professional, dynamic and qualified team offers Our hotels are selected by our contract and Quality
you tailormade solutions studied on your needs, to manager Mr. Rami Ghali and are visited about twice a
guarantee a successful trip. year. We also have a selection of restaurants that
offer quality and menus with specialties, typical dishes
Our professionalism at your service to meet your
and culinary traditions in each Italian region.
needs in order to offer a detailed trip.
The guided tours are provided by professional, perfect
A long experience in the sector, allows us to select
English-speaking guides some tour on request by your
hotels providing the best services and the best value in
native language .
quality and price, respecting your budget.
We take care of booking your tickets to the most
important museums and monuments of our country,
without any additional cost.
General Conditions
The prices in this catalog are given in EUR and are quoted net, Cancellation fee
include all taxes and apply for groups. They do not include: • 10% of the participation rate in case of cancellation from 60
drinks, transport (unless otherwise specified), free of charge and days before the arrival of the client;
extras and services that are not included in the program. • 25% of the participation rate in case of cancellation from 59
till 45 days before the arrival of the client;
Prices • Between 44 and 30 days before arrival: 50% of the total cost
• Prices are per person, quoted net and confidential and are • Between 29 and 15 days before arrival: 100% of the total cost
subject to change without prior advice.
• The prices given in this catalog, cannot be applied during Vouchers
certain special events such as fairs, exhibitions and bank A voucher must be issued for each service, booked and paid
holidays (Carnival, Eastern, Ascension, Pentecost, Corpus through Amici Veri . A copy of it will be sent before the arrival
Christi, etc.). of the group.
• The prices are valid for groups of 25 persons, unless otherwise
indicated. Variations / confirmations
Bookings can only be confirmed on payment of the deposit.
Free of charge If the services included in the tour cannot be supplied or there
One every 25 paying participant is free of charge. are changes for reasons beyond the control of Amici veri,
Amici Veri could for instance substitute hotels already booked
Accommodation with others of the same category or even superior.
Groups of adults are accommodated in double rooms and
in few single rooms (against a supplement). All rooms have Complaints
private bathrooms. Half board includes breakfast, dinner and In case of complaints, these must be passed on to Amici Veri
overnight stay. Full board includes breakfast, lunch in hotel immediately and in any case during the holiday. Amici Veri
or in a restaurant for groups of adults and package lunch for cannot be held itself responsible for complaints received by the
groups of students, dinner and overnight stay. Hotels usually Company after the departure of the group.
serve continental breakfast. Breakfast buffets are also available
on request and against payment of an extra charge. Note: some Responsibility
hotels do not have a restaurant service. In this case meals will be Travel arrangements for the services arranged are regulated by
served in a nearby restaurant. law 1084 of the 27.12.77 enforced by the International
Convention relevant to Travel Contracts (CCV) signed in Brussels
Surcharges on the 23.04.70 and by D.L. nr. 206 dated 06.09.2005 subject:
Stays of less than three nights may require a supplementary consumption code (“Codice del consumo”). Responsibilities on
payment, which will be communicated upon request. By the the part of Amici Veri can in no case exceed the limits specified
same token, all surcharges pertaining to special periods, such as under the above law.
national or religious festivities (Carnival time, Christmas, Easter,
Ascension Day, Pentecost, Liberation Day, Labour Day...) or Services
trade fairs, exhibitions or special events will be communicated In order to guarantee the arrangements made with the clients,
upon request. Amici Veri has stipulated a special insurance policy with
N. 2020/1-3101 “Fondo di Garanzia” in accordance with art.
Monuments and museums n. 6 L.R. 14.6.84 n. 31.
Information concerning monuments and museums are given in
co-operation with local tourist boards and refer to the current Court proceedings
year (2020). In the event of any disputes, jurisdiction will be exclusively at
Venice / Italy High Court.
City tax
Please note that the city tax, which is requested in some Italian Technical organization
cities, is not included in the price. The tax is to be paid by the Amici Veri Travel Agency copy sent to the Provincia of Venice
customer to the hotel directly on spot, at check-in. It is not during the month of October 2020.
possible to include the tax in our proposed prices.
Hotel services
In case of requests for services outside of the hotel reservation, AMICI VERI TRAVEL AGENCY
such as city access fees and monuments entries, a booking fee Via Nazionale ,170 •
of € 25,00 will be applied. 30034 Mira (VE) • Italy
Tel. +39 041 20044
Payments www.clubamiciveri.com
Upon confirmation of booking, a deposit of 30% of the total prenotazioni@clubamiciveri.com
amount will be charged. The balance is to be paid 4 weeks
before your stay.
ITALY 2021
Index 2021
Grand Tours
08 Italian Lakes Enchanting Rivers
09 Grand Tour of Italy “La Dolce Vita"
10 Welcome to Italy Italy’s highlights
11 Tuscany Breathtaking view: Coast of Tuscany and Cinque Terre
12 Secrets of the south Ancient Rome and Colorful Sorrento Coast
Regions of Italy
14 Aosta Valley
15 Aosta Valley and Piedmont The rooftop of Italy
16 Piedmont
17 City Break in Turin
18 Piedmont Truffle and wine
19 Lombardy
20 City Break in Milan
21 The Italian lakes
22 Milan, Mantova and Cremona Fashion & Music
23 Lake Maggiore Beautiful Islands and Gardens
24 Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Milan Charming lakes and Milan skyline
25 Liguria
27 Liguria Colorful Coasts: Riviera dei Fiori and Costa Azzurra
28 Liguria Sea Reflex of Riviera di Levante: Genoa, Portofino and Cinque Terre
29 Veneto
30 City Break in Venice
31 Italian Lakes and Venice A journey through time
32 Venice Garda Lake, Venice and its Venetian cities
33 Venice Carnival the liberty of carnival
33 Music Tours Verona Festival
34 Trentino South Tyrol
35 Friuli Venezia Giulia
36 Greedy Friuli Discovering the flavors of the region
37 Emilia Romagna, Marche, Republic of San Marino
39 City Break in Rimini
40 Emilia Romagna A taste of medieval Italy
41 Emilia Romagna, Parmigiano, Sangiovese and Spaghetti
42 Marche Italy’s undiscovered jewel
43 Tuscany
45 City Break in Florence
46 Tuscany Treasures of Tuscany
47 Tuscany and Isola Elba Sweet Tuscany
48 Surroundings of Tuscany Small villages, vineyards and olives
49 Gourmand Tuscany “Bruschetta”, wine and oil
50 Palio of Siena This is the start!
50 Carnival in Viareggio The tradition and folklore
51 New Year in Florence Let’s celebrate the New Year!
51 Southern Tuscany Authentic countryside
52 Umbria
53 Umbria Italy’s spiritual heart
54 Lazio
56 City Break in Rome
57 Rome and Lazio Art, nature, lakes and hills
58 Christmas and Easter in Rome The Holy Mass of Pope Francesco
59 Bay of Naples and Sorrento (Campania)
60 City Break in Naples
61 South Italy “Bella Napoli”
62 Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria
64 Puglia Trulli, Caves and Pearl of Baroque
65 Calabria Jasmine Coast and the Bronze Riace
66 Sicily
68 Sicily Cruise: Genoa/Palermo/Genoa
69 Sicily and the Aeolian Islands Charming Sicily
70 Sardinia
71 Sardinia The emerald island
Note
72 Circulation of tourist coaches
74 Calendar 2021/2022
75 Map of Italy
GRAND TOURS BEST SELLER Tours
ITALIAN LAKES Lake Maggiore
Lake Como
Bellagio
Enchanting Rivers Lake
Orta
Como
Milan
Lake Garda
Verona
Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Lake Garda - Verona
GRAND TOURS
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 5 nights half board accommodation
in double rooms with shower/WC in a
middle class hotel as follows: 2 nights at
Lake Maggiore, 3 nights at Lake Garda
• Full day hostess for visit Lake Maggiore
2nd day
• Full day hostess for visit lake Como 3rd day
DAY Lake Maggiore • Private steamboat for excursion to the
Borromean Islands (half day)
01 Arrival on Lake Maggiore in the afternoon. Accommodation in a hotel in Stresa or
• Private steamboat for half-day tour on
surroundings. Dinner and overnight.
Lake Garda to Sirmione
DAY Lake Maggiore • Steamboat from Cadenabbia to Bellagio
and return
02 After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Stresa and excursion by ferry boat to the
• Full day hostess of Sirmione
Borromean Islands: “Isola Bella”, “Isola Madre” and “Isola dei Pescatori”. At midday re-
turn to Stresa. Time at leisure for example to visit the “Villa Pallavicino” or the famous • Half-day guided visit of Verona
gardens of “Villa Taranto” in Pallanza. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. • 1 free pax every 25 paying persons
DAY Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Lake Garda NOT INCLUDED:
03 After breakfast at the hotel departure to Lake Como. Guided visit of the city and con- • Entrances, drinks and everything else not
tinuing to Cadenabbia. Crossing by ferry boat to Ballagio to visit this beautiful village. listed.
Time at leisure. Return by ferry boat to Cadenabbia and continuing towards Lake
Garda. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.
DAY Lake Garda
04 After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Sirmione, one of the most fashionable vil-
lages of this region. Visit with our local hostess. In the afternoon excursion by ferry Price per person in double
boat on the lake. rooms for groups with a
minimum of 25 paying
Return at the hotel, dinner and overnight.
DAY Verona
05 After breakfast departure to Verona. Meeting with the local guide and visit the city
centre: “Piazza Bra”, the Arena, “Piazza delle Erbe”, the house of Juliet etc. Time at 01/03-28/03 - 01/10-31/10 € 269,00
leisure. Return in the hotel, dinner and overnight.
29/03-31/06 - 14/09-30/09 € 289,00
DAY Lake Garda
06 After breakfast end of our services. Single room supplement: € 78,00 per person
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!
Verona
Lido di Jesolo
GRAND TOUR OF ITALY
Venice
“La Dolce Vita" Montecatini Terme
Florence
Siena
Venice - Florence - Siena - Rome Rome
GRAND TOURS
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 6 nights half board accommodation in
double rooms with shower/WC
in a middle class hotel as follows:
2 nights in Lido di Jesolo,
2 nights in Montecatini or surroundings
and 2 nights in the surroundings of Rome
(Fiuggi)
DAY Lido di Jesolo • Full day guided visit of Rome
• Half day guided visit of Venice,
01 Arrival in early evening in Lido di Jesolo. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Verona, Florence and Siena
DAY Lido di Jesolo - Venice • Boat from Punta Sabbioni (Lido di Jesolo)
to St. Mark’s Square (Venice) (and return)
02 After breakfast departure to Venice. In the morning visit of the most important monu-
• 1 free pax every 25 paying persons
ments of the Lagoon city. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in
Lido di Jesolo.
NOT INCLUDED:
DAY Verona - Montecatini
• Entrances, drinks and everything else not
03 Breakfast and departure to Verona and in the morning guided visit of: Piazza Bra, listed.
Arena, Piazza delle Erbe. The tour goes on to Montecatini with dinner and overnight • Venice entrance tax.
in middleclass hotel.
DAY Florence - Montecatini
04 After breakfast departure to Florence and in the morning visit to the well-known town
Price per person in double
of the Renaissance. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Mon- rooms for groups with a
tecatini. minimun of 25 paying
DAY Siena - Fiuggi
05 After breakfast departure to Rome with a short visit of Siena with guide. The tour goes
on to Fiuggi, a thermal resort about 75 km south of Rome. Dinner and overnight in
hotel. 01/03-30/04 - 01/10-31/10 € 209,00
DAY Rome 01/05-31/05 - 10/09-30/09 € 224,00
06 After breakfast departure to Rome. Whole day excursion Ancient + Baroque Rome 01/06-30/06 - 01/09-10/09 € 240,00
to the “Eternal City”: Fontana di Trevi, Spanish Steps, Fori Romani, etc. Dinner and
overnight in hotel. 01/07-31/07 € 255,00
DAY Fiuggi Single room supplement: € 65,00 per person
07 Departure after breakfast.
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!
WELCOME TO ITALY
Italy’s highlights Venice
Rimini
San Marino
Florence
Rimini - Venice - Florence - San Marino
GRAND TOURS
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 4 nights bed and breakfast
accommodation in middle class hotels, on
the Adriatic Coast (Rimini or surroundings)
in double rooms with shower/WC
• Full day hostess for the excursion to
Venice and Florence
DAY Adriatic Coast • Half-day guided visit of Venice (2 hours)
01 Arrival on the Adriatic Coast (Rimini area) in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel. and vaporetto from Tronchetto to St.Mark
• Half day guided visit of Florence (about 2
DAY Rimini - Venice hours)
02 After breakfast departure with hostess for the full day excursion to Venice: tour of • Half-day hostess for the visit of San
the city centre of Venice, canals and bridges, the famous church of Saint Mark and Marino
its beautiful square. Afternoon at leisure in Venice. In the evening return to Rimini. • 1 free pax every 20 paying persons
Overnight at the hotel.
NOT INCLUDED:
DAY Rimini - Florence
03 After breakfast departure with hostess for the full day excursion to Florence and visit • Entrances, drinks and everything else not
of the city centre with guide: the Cathedral, the Cathedral Square, the Baptistery, listed.
Piazzale Michelangelo, etc. Afternoon at leisure in Florence. In the evening return to • Venice entrance tax.
Rimini for overnight.
DAY Rimini - San Marino
04 Do you like shopping? Well, after breakfast let’s go to San Marino, the oldest republic
in the world. Half day sightseeing with our hostess, and return to the hotel around
12:00. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in the hotel.
Price per person in double
DAY Adriatic Coast rooms for groups with a
05 Departure after breakfast. minimun of 25 paying
01/03-31/05 - 15/09-31/10 € 124,00
01/06-30/06 - 01/09-14/09 € 137,00
Single room supplement: € 36,00 per person
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!
TUSCANY
Breathtaking view: Cinque
Terre
Carrara
Lucca
Coast of Tuscany Pisa
and Cinque Terre Pisa - Lucca - Cinque Terre - Carrara
GRAND TOURS
OUR PRICES INCLUDE:
• 5 nights half board; accommodation
in double rooms with shower/WC in a
middle-class hotel in Versilia
• Half day guided visit of Pisa and Lucca
• Full day excursion to the “Cinque Terre”
(guide, boat, train)
DAY Versilia • Half day guided visit of Carrara
01 Late afternoon arrival in Versilia. Accommodation in a hotel, dinner and overnight. • Train Riomaggiore-Monterosso
• Boat Monterosso-La Spezia
DAY Pisa/Lucca • Full day guided visit of Portovenere and
02 After breakfast, departure for a guided tour of Pisa and its main monuments: “Piazza half day boat
dei Miracoli”, the Baptistery, the leaning Tower, etc. In the afternoon the tour con- • 1 free pax every 25 paying persons
tinues to Lucca, famous city of art within 16 th century walls from which numerous
towers emerge. In late afternoon return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. NOT INCLUDED:
DAY Cinque Terre • Entrances, drinks and everything else not
03 After breakfast, departure to “La Spezia”. Meeting with the local guide and continu- listed.
ing by bus along the panoramic street which leads to Manarola. You can enjoy the
beautiful view: Military arsenal, gulf and the Alps. After a few kilometers you can reach
the coast of Cinque Terre with its terraces modeled by clay. The steep coastline is
nominated by the UNESCO as World Heritage. Departure by train to Monterosso. In
the afternoon return by boat to “La Spezia”. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
DAY Carrara
04 After breakfast, departure to Carrara. Meeting with the local guide and visit of the
marble quarries. Price per person in double
Late morning continuing to Colonnata and visit of a “Larderia”. In the afternoon free rooms for groups with a
time. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. minimun of 25 paying
DAY Portovenere
05 After breakfast, departure to Portovenere and meeting with guide. Visit of the char- 01/03-28/03 € 202,00
acteristic village. Ferry boat trip to the Gulf Islands: “Tino”, “Tinetto” and “Palmaria”.
Short stopover on Palmaria. Return to Portovenere. Early afternoon departure to Le- 29/03-30/04 - 01/10-31/10 € 219,00
rici. Time at leisure. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
01/05-15/06 - 15/09-30/09 € 235,00
DAY Versilia
Single room supplement: € 66,00 per person
06 After breakfast at the hotel end of our service.
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!
SECRETS OF THE SOUTH
Ancient Rome and Rome
Fiuggi
Colorful Sorrento Coast
Naples Pompeii
Sorrento
Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento - Capri - Amalfi
Capri
GRAND TOURS
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 5 nights half board accommodation
in double rooms with shower/WC in a
middle class hotel in the surroundings of
Rome - Fiuggi (2 nights) and in a middle
class hotel in Sorrento or its surroundings
such as S.Agnello, S. Agata, etc. (3 nights)
• Full day local guide in Rome
DAY Fiuggi • Full day local guide for the visit of Naples/
Pompeii
01 Arrival and accommodation in a hotel in the surroundings of Rome (Fiuggi - about 75
• Whole day excursion to Capri (full day) -
km south of Rome). Dinner and overnight in hotel.
local guide, ferryboat, bus
DAY Rome • Hostess for the sightseeing of the Amalfi
Coast - FD
02 After breakfast departure to the centre of Rome and whole day visit of the “Eternal
• Minibus for the visit of the Amalfi Coast
City”: Vatican (St. Peter's Dom) and Baroque Rome. Return to the hotel. Dinner and
overnight. • 1 free pax every 25 paying persons
DAY Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento NOT INCLUDED:
03 After breakfast departure to Naples. Upon arrival, meeting with the local guide for • Entrances, drinks and everything else not
a short sightseeing tour. Early afternoon arrival in Pompeii. Excursion to the roman listed.
ruins: theatre, houses, paintings, marble and bronze sculptures. Accommodation in a
hotel in Sorrento or surroundings. Dinner and overnight.
DAY Capri - Anacapri - Sorrento
04 After breakfast full day excursion to the wonderful Island of Capri. Not to be missed:
Anacapri, the Augustus’ gardens, the small harbor, the Blue Caves (optional). Return Price per person in double
to the hotel. rooms for groups with a
minimun of 25 paying
Dinner and overnight.
DAY Positano - Amalfi - Ravello - Sorrento
05 After breakfast full day excursion along the Amalfi coast with a hostess. A stop will be 01/03-28/03 - 01/11-30/11 € 273,00
made in Positano to admire its beautiful landscape, then in Amalfi to visit its cathedral
and the town centre. Time at leisure; in the afternoon short visit to Ravello. Return to 29/03-31/07 - 01/10-31/10 € 292,00
the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
01/09-30/09 € 309,00
DAY Sorrento December-Christmas time
€ 273,00
06 Departure after breakfast. 01/12-20/12
Single room supplement: € 75,00 per person
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!ITALIAN
Regions
REGIONS OF ITALYAosta Valley
AOSTA CASTLE SARRE
Classical Halfday Itinerary with guide The castle is located on a hill, overlook-
The tour is entirely on foot. The journey ing Aosta and dominates the access to
begins on the Roman bridge near the the upper valley.
Arch of Augustus and continue along It has an elongated structure with a
the pedestrian street where you can square tower in the center and is used
admire the monumental complex of as a museum of the presence of Savoy
Sant'Orso (church with frescoes and in Aosta Valley.
Roman Bell Tower, Palazzo del Prio- MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS 2020
rat), then it goes to the church of San BARD
Lorenzo with the archaeological site of The building, a fortified complex, whose Aosta
early Christian Basilica, Porta Praetoria history goes back to the High Middle • Roman Theatre and Archaeological
and the Roman theater (outdoor). Pass- Ages, belonged to the Lords of Bard and Museum
(www.regione.vda.it) ............................... € 5,00
ing the Piazza Emilio Chanoux, City Savoy, is now a cultural fortress.
Hall, and possibilty to visit the church In 1996, the castle was restored, the Castle Fenis
of Santa Maria Assunta. Along the city various parts of the imposing building, • Entrance
(www.regione.vda.it) ............................... € 5,00
walls you can see more structures of house of the Museum of the Alps, Mu- Closed on Monday from october to march.
the Middle Ages and the Roman Age seum of the Western Alps and "The Alps
Castle Sarre
such as the Tower Lebbroso, Tower of Children", an interactive course for • Entrance
Pailleron and more. younger explorers, "prisons" a historic (www.regione.vda.it) ............................... € 3,50
military site as well as rooms for tem- Monday closed from october to march.
CASTLE FENIS porary exhibitions and a parade scene Bard
Fenis is one of the most famous castles, devoted by many cultural, musical and • Entrance
mainly because it consists of several theatrical events. The tip of the rocky (www.fortedibard.it) ................................ € 3,00
towers, which makes it an exceptional promontory, is accessible via panoram- • Prison ........................................... € 5,00
castle and give the visitors the impres- ic lifts. Closed on Monday.
Obligatory Reservation free.
sion of a fairytale castle. As an emblem
of the Aosta Valley of medieval architec-
ture, it is now one of the major tourist
attractions in the region.
VISIT SUGGESTIONS: MORE IDEAS!
REGIONS OF ITALY
AOSTA BARD AOSTA
Tasting and visit of a « Grappa » Tasting and visit of a delicatessen Tasting and visit in Aosta region of a «
distillery, Italian eau de vie factory in the Bard region, famous Fontina » cheese collection center with
for Lard, ham and salami an itinerary dedicated to history, territory
and transformation of milk into cheeseAOSTA VALLEY AND PIEDMONT
Courmayeur
Aosta
The rooftop
of Italy Turin
Aosta - Courmayeur - Turin
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• Accommodation in a 3 - Star - Hotel in
the region of Aosta
• Half Board treatment from the dinner
on the first day until breakfast
on the 5th day
• Half Day Guide in Aosta
DAY Aosta Valley • Half Day Guide in Courmayeur
01 Arrival in the Aosta Valley. • Visit of a bacon factory with tasting
Accommodation, dinner and overnight in hotel. • Half Day Guide in Turin
• Tasting of a “Bicerin” in a typical coffee
DAY Aosta - Pont Saint Martin - Bard shop
02 Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Aosta. Guided visit of the city center on foot. • 1 person free each 25 paying person
The visit begins with the Roman Bridge, near the Arch of Augustus and leads the group
through the pedestrian zone, from where they can admire the monumental complex NOT INCLUDED:
Sant’Orso (Church with monastery with frescoes and Bell Tower), as also the church
of San Lorenzo with its archaeological excavations of the early Christian Basilica, Porta • Drinks, entrances, transport by bus,
Preatoria and the Theater (only external visits). parking charges, fees of access and
Follows the Emilio Chanoux Square, for visiting its church of Santa Maria Assunta. transportation permit for the transport
Along the walls of the city the group can see many medieval buildings, as for example in the visiting cities, City tax and every
the new tower, Tower of the Leper, the Pailleron Tower and so on. service or extras not listed.
In the afternoon, visit in Pont Saint Martin and in Bard. Visit of the castle and the me- REGIONS OF ITALY
dieval village, whose 20 houses have been declared national monument (Entrance of
the castle against payment. Please ask us!). Return at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
DAY Courmayeur - Sarre
03 Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Courmayeur. In the morning visit of the city
center. In the afternoon visit of the Castle of Sarre. Later, visit of a regional bacon fac-
tory with tasting. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Price per person in double
rooms for groups with a
DAY Turin minimun of 25 paying
04 Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Turin, the former capital of Italy. Meet the local
guide for the visit of the historical center of the city: Piazza Castellon Royal Palace. In
the afternoon leisure time and possibility to taste a “Bicerin” (hot drink with coffee and
chocolate) in a typical coffee shop. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
01/04-31/07 - 21/08-31/10 € 231,00
DAY Aosta Valley - Return
Single room supplement: € 88,00 per person
05 After breakfast, departure of the group.
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!Piedmont
TURIN SUPERGA
Former capital of Italy, capital of the The basilica was designed by Juvarra
Baroque, the capital of innovation, Mu- and is situated on the hill of Superga,
seum of the cinema, the radio, the tel- where you have a magnificent view of
evision and the architecture. the city of Turin. In the crypt there are
Classic half-day itinerary the graves of the Royal House of Savoy,
Piazza San Carlo with equestrian mon- at the request of King Vittorio Amedeo
ument of Emanuele Filiberto, Palazzo III.
Reale, Piazza Castello, Turin cathedral MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS 2020
with the grave cloth, Via Po and Via VENARIA REALE
Roma. The Venaria Reale is a huge complex Turin
near Turin, with 80,000 square meters • Egyptian Museum
RIVOLI of monumental Palace and 50 acres (www.museoegizio.it) ........................... € 15,00
Closed on Monday afternoon.
The Castle of Rivoli is one of the most of gardens, properties that are located Please note: Obligatory Reservation .
important symbols of the dynasty of near the historic center of Venaria, al- reservation ... € 10,00 for groups max 25 pax
Savoy, part of a design that in the '500 ready page the seventeenth century reservation ... € 20,00 for groups max 50 pax
lead to the creation of the so-called and 3000 hectares of the La Mandria • Museum of Cinema
Crown of Delights, a symbol of abso- Park. (www.museonazionaledelcinema.it)
lute power. The complex consists of It is a masterpiece of architecture and Museum and Panorama Elevator ......... € 12,00
Closed on Tuesday
two buildings: the castle, in its aspect of landscape, UNESCO World Heritage Please note: Obligatory Reservation.
the eighteenth century and the Manica Site since 1997 and opened to the pub-
Rivoli
Lunga, built in 1600, as a Pinakothek of lic since 2007, after the major restora-
• Museum of Contemporary art
Duke Carlo Emanuele I. The two build- tion in Europe. (www.castellodirivoli.org) ........................ € 6,50
ings are separated in the atrium by col- Closed on Monday.
umns and pillars, a project by Juvarra. SACRA DI SAN MICHELE Please note: Obligatory Reservation.
The two buildings belong to two dif- Millennium abbey of the Benedictines Superga
ferent times and this has been proven built at the top of Mount Pirchirianot. • Graves of Savoia
thanks to the different characters. The The Sacra of San Michele is the symbol (www.basilicadisuperga.com) ................ € 4,00
Obligatory Reservation.
castle now houses the Museum of Con- of Piedmont since 1994.
temporary Art. Venaria Reale
• Royal Palace
(www.lavenaria.it)
Entrance to the Palace
and to the garden .........................€ 14,00
Closed on Monday.
Obligatory Reservation ......................... € 14,00
for groups up to 28 pax
San Michele
• Sacra di San Michele
(ww.sacradisanmichele.com) ................. € 6,00
Please note: Obligatory Reservation.
REGIONS OF ITALYPIEDMONT
City Break in Turin
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• Accommodation in a 3-star-hotel
DAY Region of Turin in the region of Turin
• Half board treatment from dinner on the
01 Arrival in the region of Turin in the late afternoon. Accommodation, dinner and over-
first day till breakfast on the 4th day
night in hotel.
• Half day guide in Turin
• Tasting of a “Bicerin“ in a typical Coffee
DAY Turin
shop
02 After breakfast in hotel, departure to the city Centre, meeting with the city guide to • Half day guide for the Cinema Museum
visit: Piazza San Carlo, Piazza Castello, the Royal Palace, Dome. Not far from the • Half day guide for the Venaria Reale Palace
Center, is located the beautiful Valentino Park, designed in 1800 by the French archi- • 1 person free each 25 paying person
tect Barrillet-Deschamps. In the heart of it, stands the lovely Valentino Castle, clas-
sified as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1997 with its other royal seats of Savoia from NOT INCLUDED:
Piemont. You can see also other buildings inside the Park. One of the singulars villages
is of course the medieval one, rebuilt in 1400 with its fortified houses, shops, lanes, a • Drinks, entrances, transport by bus,
drawbridge and the “Rocca” (the castle of the village). In the afternoon, tasting of a parking charges, fees of access and
“Bicerin” (hot drink with coffee and chocolate) in a typical Coffee shop. Return to the transportation permit for the transport in
hotel for dinner and overnight. the visiting cities, City tax and every service
or extras not listed
DAY Turin - Cinema Museum - Venaria Reale
03 Breakfast in hotel. In the morning you will have a guided visit of the Cinema Museum.
It is one of the world important museum, thanks to its rich heritage and the count-
less scientific activities and its popularization. The special design makes the museum
interesting. In fact the museum is located inside the Mole Antonelliana, a unique and
und fascinating monument and symbol of Turin’s city. In the afternoon we continue
with the Venaria Reale Palace, the Versailles of Savoia, an important Residence, which
found recently its identity. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Price per person in double
DAY Region Turin - Return rooms for groups with a
minimun of 25 paying
04 After Breakfast ends our service.
01/02-28/02 - 01/06-31/08 € 134,00
01/03-31/05 - 01/09-31/10 € 142,00
Single room supplement: € 88,00 per person
VISIT SUGGESTIONS: MORE IDEAS!
REGIONS OF ITALY
TURIN
Tasting of the typical « Bicerin »
(hot drink with coffee, chocolate
and cream) in an old café in Turin
TURIN LANGHE VERCELLI
Visit of Museum and newsroom Tasting and visit of vineyards Lunch and visit of a rice field
of newspaper « La Stampa » and cellar to a local producer of in Vercelli region
in Turin organic wine, to understand the old
process of bottlingPIEDMONT
Truffle and wine Turin
Alessandria
Alba AcquiTerme
Aqui Terme - Alba - Alessandria
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
DAY Acqui Terme - Alessandria • Accommodation in a middle class hotel
01 Arrival early in the afternoon in Alessandria. Guided visit of historical town centre: the situated in the region of Acqui Terme/
façades of Ghiaini’s Palace, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and church of Santa Maria Del Cas- Alessandria
tello. In the evening, accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. • 4 nights half board
• Half day guided visit of Alessandria
DAY Acqui Terme • Half day guided visit of Acqui Terme
02 Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, guided visit of Acqui Terme located agreeably • Visit of a farm in the region and tasting of
between hills and Bormida River. The town has always been attached to sources of wines and typical products
warm water that comes from the underground, as testifies the Roman Swimming • Half day guided visit of Alba
Pool, a thermal swimming-pool of roman age. The town houses numerous important • Tipical lunch in a farm in the region
monuments: the roman aqueduct, the Dom of roman origin, St. Peter’s Basilica, the • Visit of a wine cellar situated in the region
Fountain of “Bollente”, where the water reaches 76°, symbol of Acqui. Free time for of Monferrato
lunch. In the afternoon, visit of a farm in the region and tasting of wines and local • Full day hostess on 4th day
products of the territory. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. • 1 free pax every 25 paying persons
DAY Alba NOT INCLUDED:
03 Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Alba. Meeting with the local guide and visit of
• Drinks, entrances and everything else not
historical centre, St. Lorenzo’s cathedral and the church of Savoy family. Lunch with
listed.
home cooking in a farm with tasting of typical products. In the afternoon, excursion
to the lands of truffle and Barolo with tasting of wines and typical brandy matching the
REGIONS OF ITALY
tasteful local products. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
DAY Montferrato
04 Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Casale Monferrato. In the morning, visit of the
town, ancient capital of Monferrato: St. Evasion’s Cathedral, roman-gothic building of Price per person in double
XII century, the Castle, the Synagogue, one of the richest of Piedmont, the Treville Pal- rooms for groups with a
minimun of 25 paying
ace. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, departure to discover the Monferrato, with its
sweet hills and vineyards. Then, passing through San Giorgio Monferrato, overlooked
by its castle and Vignale Monferrato with the Callori Palace, seat of the Regional Wine
Cellar. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
01/04-30/04 - 01/10-31/10 € 217,00
DAY Acqui Terme - Alessandria
01/05-31/05 € 233,00
05 End of our services after breakfast.
01/06-30/09 € 255,00
Single room supplement: € 55,00 per person
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!Lombardy
MILAN COMO
Classical halfday itinerary Typical itinerary for a half-day visit:
Sforza Castle (from the outside), the The Cathedral, Broletto (the seat of the
lyric theater "La Scala" and its square, Medieval town hall), Piazza Verdi with
the trade gallery Vittorio Emanuele II its beautiful monuments dating from
(also known as "Salotto di Milano"), the various periods in history, the Medi-
cathedral (one of the most important eval walls, the neoclassical theatre, the
monuments of Gothic architecture). former Casa del Fascio, Corso Vittorio
Emanuele II, the Romanesque Basilica
MILAN FASHION of San Fedele and the beautiful square
MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS 2020 Classical halfday itinerary with the same name, the imposing tow-
The tour begins with Piazza Cadorna, er and Piazza della Vittoria, with a statue
Milan dedicated to Garibaldi.
where you can see the sights "Ago e
• The Cathedral......................................................
(www.duomodimilano.it) ......................... € 3,00
Filo», dedicated to the devoted Haute
Obligatory headphones .......................... € 2,50 Couture. You can also admire the TREMEZZO, VILLA CARLOTTA
• Dom terrace (www.duomodimilano.it) modern station Cadornan, which was Villa Carlotta is a place of rare beauty:
with lift min. 15 pax ............................... € 14,00 renovated by architect Gae Aulenti, here the masterpieces of nature and
on foot min. 15 pax ...............................€ 10,00 and is known internationally for the de- people live together in harmony on
• Sforza Castle (www.milanocastello.it) € 8,00 velopment of the renowned Museum 70,000 square meters of gardens and
Closed on Monday.
d'Orsay; Quadrilatero della Moda, museums. The park of Villa Carlotta is
• The last supper of Leonardo Vinci
which is defined by four main streets famous for the blooming rhododen-
(www.cenacolo.it) ................................. € 15,00
Obligatory booking ..................€ 2,00/person
(Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Spi- drons and azaleas in the spring, which
Closed on Mondays. ga, Via Sant'Andrea and Via Manzoni), are available in 150 varieties. However,
• The Scala Museum which owns the heart of fashion with in any period of the year it’s worth a
(www.teatroallascala.org) ............................... € 7,00 the most prestigious boutiques of Ital- visit: The ancient varieties of camellias
Obligatory Reservation ian designers. and cedars, the old redwoods and giant
• Pinacoteca di Brera ...................... € 15,00 plane trees greet visitors in an environ-
Obligatory reservation ...... € 2,00 (25 pax max)
Closed on Monday. CHIC MILAN ment that was created over the centu-
Classical halfday itinerary ries by the garden architects.
Mantua
• Palace Te (www.palazzote.it) ............... € 9,00 Tour of the Quarter "dei Navigli", a dis-
Obligatory reservation ............................ € 1,50 trict that is crossed by artificial canals. MANTUA
Closed on Monday morning. Navigli, which has a romantic charm Since July 2008, Mantonva takes part
• Doges’ Palace (www.beniculturali.it) € 13,00 is animated by several restaurants, art- with Sabbioneta of the heritage of hu-
Obligatory booking ............................ € 20,00 ists' shops, artisans, and Discotheques, manity by UNESCO.
group of 25 pax max
so this is the most beautiful part of the Classical halfday itinerary
Closed on Mondays.
city, charming and quiet during the day, Visit of Piazza Sordello, a large rectan-
Pavia but revived in the late afternoon, time gle of gravel; Cathedral of St.Peter, tes-
• Charterhouse of Pavia
for the aperitif, a real local tradition; timony of three eras. To the right of the
(www.certosadipavia.com) ......................... free
Closed on Mondays. Porta Ticinese, dedicated to the trium- cathedral, is the Domus Magna and the
phal entry of Napoleone Bonaparte in Captain's Palace. Between Piazza Sor-
Como
• The Cathedral ................................ € 1,00 Milan. The tour ends at the Basilica of dello and the old town, you can see an
Sant'Eustorgio and the "Colonne San arch. Then it goes on to Piazza Brolet-
Lorenzo". to, with the Fountain of the Dolphins
at its center; on the one side, the Ar-
BERGAMO gentario Arc and on the other, the city
Typical itinerary for a half-day visit: tower, with its bell. The heart of Mantua: REGIONS OF ITALY
The Citadel (the upper part of the Me- Piazza delle Erbe, the majestic Palazzo
dieval city with fortifications dating from della Ragione, La Rotonda of San Lor-
the 14th century), Via Gombito and Via enzo. The trading house fills the space
Colleoni, Piazza Vecchia, (the very between the dome of the Basilica of St.
heart of the town that is lined with beau- Andrea, the tower and the Palace of
tiful buildings such as the 12th century the Podestà.
Palace of Justice and its majestic bell
tower), the Palladian library and Con- PAVIA AND THE CHARTERHOUSE
tarini Fountain, the cathedral of Saint The Charterhouse of Pavia was built
Mary Major (which was built between between 1396 and 1542. The majestic
the 12th-17th century and houses the complex consists of a church, a mon-
tomb of the musician Donizetti), Colle- astery, a small cloister, a larger cloister
oni Chapel (a Renaissance mausoleum and a refectory decorated with wonder-
commissioned by General Colleoni and ful frescoes by Bergognone.
built in polychrome marble with fres-
coes by Tiepolo) and the Rocca, a 14th
century fortress that offers spectacular
panoramic views of the city.LOMBARDY
City Break in Milan
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Greedy Italy
DAY Milan
• Accommodation in a 3 star hotel in MILAN
01 Arrival of the group in Milan region
Milan region Restaurant
in late afternoon. Accommodation at
the hotel, dinner and overnight. • Half board accommodation from dinner of Gourmet restaurant in the city center
1st day until breakfast of 3rd day with seasonal products of the italian
DAY Milan • Half day local guide english speaking of tradition.
Milan
02 Breakfast at the hotel and departure
• 1 person free of charge every 25 paying Meat Menu
to the city centre. Meet the local
person • Aperitivo di benevenuto
guide and visit: The Dom, one of the
main example of Gothic art, Galleria • Affettati misti con pomodori secchi,
Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala Theatre NOT INCLUDED: fritto di verdurine assortite pastellate,
(outside). Free time for lunch. mozzarella di bufala Campana Dop
• Drinks, entrances, coach transportation, • Bis di: Penne rigate con ragù toscano
In the afternoon free time for shop- parkings, coach permission tickets for the cotto al forno a bassa temperatura e
ping in the district of Quadrilatero visiting cities, tourist taxes and anything risottino alla milanese
della Moda, so-named because it’s else not listed
surrounded by four fashion streets • Tagliata di scottona insaporita al ti-
full of shops, boutique and show- mocon contorno di patatine
rooms of the most important and well • Tiramisù
known fashion labels. The heart of the Seafood Menu
district is Via Montenapoleone, one of • Aperitivo di benvenuto
the most prestigious and expensive Price per person in double • Insalata di gamberetti alla catalana
road. Return back to the hotel. Dinner rooms for groups with a con cipolla rossa di Tropea ed emul-
and overnight. minimun of 25 paying
sione di aceto balsamico di Modena,
zuppetta di moscardini e bagnetto al
DAY Milan prezzemolo, noci di capesante al gra-
03 Breakfast at the hotel and departure
01/01-28/03 - 01/07-31/08
tin
of the group. End of our service. € 92,00 • Bis di: risotto con gamberetti sgusciati
01/11-20/12
e allumette di zucchine e paccheri di
29/03-30/06 - 01/09-31/10 € 103,00 gragnano scampi rosa e pomodorino
pachino all'olio extravergine
• Filetto di branzino con cassé di po-
Single room supplement: € 45,00 per person
modoro datterino, olive taggiasche e
Price not valid during fairs and exhibitions cappero di pantelleria
• Panna cotta con crema ai frutti di
bosco
VISIT SUGGESTIONS: MORE IDEAS!
REGIONS OF ITALY
MILAN MILAN
Walk on the ramparts of the Sforza Visit of the San Siro Stadium and
Castle with guide, duration 1h30 Museum
MILAN MILAN MILAN
Little cruise on the Canals of Milan Cocktail in an fashion bar, the well Tasting of a delicious slice of
« Navigli », duration 55 min known « Camparino in the Gallery » « Panettone », typical cake of Milan,
located in the heart of Milan with a hot drinkThe italian lakes
LAKE MAGGIORE vation). You will arrive in Locarno in the
Borromean Islands afternoon. For an hour and a half you
Isola Bella was a small island of bare will cross a wild and romantic region
rock until 1632 when Count Carlo III with the Centovalli railway: meadows
Borromeo built the Borromeo Palace. alternate with daring bridges, streams
This splendid Baroque-style building is of the purest water, vineyards, and
renowned for its Italian garden, which chestnut forests with villages clinging to
contains many rare and exotic plants. mountain slopes.
Isola Dei Pescatori is a picturesque fish-
ing village with a beautiful church, nar- LAKE COMO
row, winding streets and a charming Bellagio
MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS 2020 walkway through the north of the is- Situated in a strategic position on the
land. Isola Madre boasts the Borromeo promontory that divides the two lower
Lake Maggiore Palace, which has one of the oldest and branches of the lake: this is the real jew-
The Borromean Islands most beautiful botanical gardens in Italy. el of the town. Its narrow streets, which
• Museum and Garden Isola Bella are topped with arches, its superb aris-
(www.borromeoturismo.it) min 20 pax.. € 14,00 Stresa and Villa Pallavicino tocratic villas and its luxurious hotels,
Open from mid march to end october The “pearl of the lake” is, without doubt, make it particularly interesting to visit.
• Museum and Garden Isola Madre one of the most beautiful and prestig-
(www.borromeoturismo.it) min 20 pax.. € 12,00 ious lakeside destinations in Europe. Como
Open from mid march to end october Villa Pallavicino Park, on the other hand, Typical itinerary for a half-day visit. The
• Garden Isola Bella and is famous for its huge variety of ancient Cathedral, Broletto (the seat of the
Garden Isola Madre...................... € 20,00 trees, its beautiful gardens and flowers, Medieval town hall), Piazza Verdi, with
Tax subject to change.............................................. and the spectacular panoramic views its beautiful monuments dating from
.........................€ 0,50 per island and per person over the lake and surrounding moun- various periods in history, the Medi-
Stresa
tains. eval walls, the neoclassical theatre, the
• Villa Pallavicino (www.parcozoopallavicino.it)
former Casa del Fascio, Corso Vittorio
Pallanza and Villa Taranto Emanuele II, the Romanesque Basilica
min. 20 pax ............................................. € 9,00
Pallanza, which is of Roman origin, is of San Fedele (and the beautiful square
Open from mid march to end october
extremely proud of its beautiful monu- with the same name), the imposing
Pallanza ments including the Romanesque tower and Piazza Della Vittoria, with a
• Villa Taranto (www.villataranto.it) .........€ 8,00 church of Madonna di Campagna, Villa statue dedicated to Garibaldi.
Open from mid march to end october Remigio, Villa Giulia and Villa Taranto.
Lake Como Villa Taranto has an English-style bo- Tremezzo, Villa Carlotta
Bellagio tanical garden that boasts more than Villa Carlotta built in the 18th century
• Villa Melzi (www.giardinidivillamelzi.it) € 5,00 20,000 different species of plants and and partly modified in neoclassical style,
Open from mid march to end october trees. with a grand flight of steps and an Italian
Tremezzo garden (botanical garden).
• Villa Carlotta (www.villacarlotta.it) .....€ 10,00 Lake Orta and Giulio Island
Open from mid march to end october Orta (a Medieval borough), Sacro Mon- LAKE GARDA
te Park (situated about 1 km away on a Desenzano
Lake Garda hillside, covered in lush vegetation and This small but lively town is famous for
Sirmione woods, where there is a complex of its cathedral and the remains of a Ro-
• Rocca Scaligera (www.sirmione.com) € 6,00 man villa dating from the beginning of
religious buildings consisting of about
Closed on Monday.
twenty chapels consecrated to Saint the 4th century A.D. that boasts extreme-
• Caves of Catullo (www.sirmione.com)... € 8,00 Francis of Assisi) and San Giulio Island ly beautiful polychrome mosaics.
Closed on Monday
(which has an early Christian basilica).
Gardaland Gardaland
• Entrance (www.gardaland.it) .............. € 31,00 The Hermitage of Saint Catherine A big theme park situated at about 2 km.
This building, which was proclaimed a from the railway station of Peschiera
REGIONS OF ITALY
Valeggio Sul Mincio
• Parco Giardino Sigurtà (www.sigurta.it) . € 9,50 national monument in 1914, is carved Del Garda. Welcome into the world of
Closed November-March into the rock and clings to a cliff about dragons, pirates and other imaginative
Obligatory booking 18 meters above the lake. It can either figures in a wonderful green park.
be reached by land (after a steep climb
of 267 steps) or by ferryboat across the Sirmione
lake (and then 80 steps on foot). The poet Catullo used to call Sirmione
“the pearl of all the islands and penin-
Lake Maggiore Express sulas” and indeed, it enjoys spectacular
The Lago Maggiore Express offers you surroundings, set between clear blue
an unforgettable journey by train and waters and lush green olive groves. Par-
ship. You will travel in Italy and in Ticino, ticularly worth visiting are the Della Sca-
the southern part of Switzerland. Start- la Fortress (with an interesting Roman
ing from Stresa or Verbania, you will lapidary art collection) and the Caves of
navigate across the Lago Maggiore for Catullo (the remains of an imposing Ro-
three hours, to admire the Borromean man villa).
Islands, the Cannero castles and the
Brissage Islands and a beautiful shore-
line with quaint villages and picturesque
bays. You will have the opportunity to
have lunch on board (obligatory reser-MILAN, MANTOVA AND CREMONA Lake Maggiore
Lake Como
Fashion & Music Lake
D'Orta
Milan Lake
Garda
Cremona
Mantua
Lake Garda - Milan - Mantua - Cremona
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 4 nights half board accommodation in
double rooms with shower/WC, in a
middle class hotel on Lake Garda
DAY Lake Garda • Half day guided visit of Milan, Mantua and
Cremona and Sabbioneta
01 Arrival and accommodation in hotel on Lake Garda, dinner and overnight in hotel.
• Lunch in a typical restaurant in Mantua
DAY Milan • 1 free pax every 25 paying persons
02 After breakfast departure for day trip to Milano. Here meet with local guide and half NOT INCLUDED:
day visit to: cathedral, the Vittorio Emanuele's Gallery, outside of Scala Opera House,
the Sforza Castle. Lunch at leisure. Afternoon at leisure free for shopping and op- • Entrances, drinks and everything else not
tional excursions. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight. listed.
DAY Mantua and Sabbioneta
03 Breakfast at the hotel and departure for half day guided visit of Mantua, the famous
Virgilian city: the visit includes the Duke’s Palace, the Cathedral Piazza delle Erbe, St.
Andrew’s basilica and the main monuments of the city. Lunch in a typical restaurant.
REGIONS OF ITALY
In the afternoon guided visit of Sabbioneta, reinassance city. Return to hotel, dinner
and overnight.
DAY Cremona
04 Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a half day guided visit of Cremona with its
mediaeval charm. The visit includes the cathedral, the baptistery, the famous Ponchi- Price per person in double
elli theatre, Stradivari’s tomb and the school of violinist, famous in all over the world. rooms for groups with a
minimun of 25 paying
Free time for lunch. Afternoon at leisure for shopping. Return to hotel, dinner and
overnight.
DAY Lake Garda
05 Departure after breakfast.
01/03-28/03 - 01/10-31/10
01/11-20/12 € 185,00
29/03-30/06 - 15/09-30/09 € 206,00
Single room supplement: € 57,00 per person
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!LAKE MAGGIORE Lake Maggiore
Beautiful Islands Lake
Pallanza
D'Orta
Como
Milan
and Gardens
Lake Maggiore - Pallanza
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 3 nights half board accommodation in
double rooms with shower/WC, in a
middle class hotel on Lake Maggiore
DAY Lake Maggiore • Excursion by ferryboat to Borromean
Islands: Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori and
01 Late afternoon arrival at the Lake Maggiore. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and
Isola Madre
overnight.
• Full day hostess on the second day
DAY Borromean Islands • Excursion by ferry boat from Orta to St.
Giulio Island and back
02 Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Stresa. Meeting with the local guide and ex-
• Full day hostess on the third day
cursion by ferry boat to the Borromean Island: “Isola Bella”, whose palace is consid-
• 1 free pax every 25 paying persons
ered one of the masterpieces of Baroque Art and “Isola dei Pescatori” (Fisherman’s
island), an old village of fishermen with a clear medieval structure. In the afternoon, NOT INCLUDED:
departure to visit the island “Isola Madre”. Return to Stresa and free time. Return to the
hotel, dinner and overnight. • Entrances, drinks and everything else not
listed.
DAY Pallanza - Lake d’Orta REGIONS OF ITALY
03 After breakfast at the hotel departure for Pallanza. Visit with local guide of “Villa
Taranto” and its famous gardens. Continuing to “Lago D’Orta” and visit of Orta, cross-
ing by boat to the island “Isola San Giulio” for a visit to the Basilica.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
DAY Lake Maggiore Price per person in double
rooms for groups with a
04 After breakfast at the hotel, end of our services.
minimun of 25 paying
01/03-28/03 - 01/10-31/10 € 171,00
29/03-30/06 - 14/09-30/09 € 181,00
Single room supplement: € 54,00 per person
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!LAKE MAGGIORE, LAKE COMO AND MILAN Lake Maggiore
Charming lakes Lake
D'Orta Como
Lake Como
and Milan skyline
Milan
Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Milan
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
DAY Lake Maggiore • 4 nights half board accommodation in
01 Arrival on Lake Maggiore. Accommodation, dinner and overnight in hotel. double rooms with shower/WC,
in a middle class hotel at Lake Maggiore
DAY Lake Como • Full day hostess at Lake Como
02 Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a guided visit of Como and its main monu- • Full day guided visit in Milan
ments. The heart of the old town is “Piazza del Duomo” and the Cathedral of Santa • Half day guided visit in Como
Maria Maggiore, the historic town hall and the “Torre Del Comune”, a beautiful scene • Private steamboat for half-day excursion
full of art. After that, departure for Tremezzo and visit of the wonderful “Villa Carlotta” to the Borromean Islands
of the 17th century. From Cadenabbia you can reach the small charming village of • 1 free pax every 25 paying persons
Bellagio, “the Lake Como’s Pearl”. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
NOT INCLUDED:
DAY Milan
• Entrances, drinks and everything else not
03 In the morning departure for a full day visit of Milan. Milan is one of the most impor-
REGIONS OF ITALY
tant cities of Italy for its commerce and industry and its banking houses. The world listed.
knows Milan as city of the music too thanks to the Scala Opera House and to its
Academy of Music. Visit of the city: the Cathedral, one of the most important works
of art dating from the Italian ornate Gothic period, the Vittorio Emanuele’s Gallery, the
Scala Opera House with its beautiful Square, the Sforza Castle. Return to the hotel,
dinner and overnight.
Price per person in double
DAY Lake Maggiore rooms for groups with a
04 After breakfast boat excursion to the Borromean Islands: “Isola Madre” and “Isola Bel- minimun of 25 paying
la” with their well-known old mansions and the “Isola dei Pescatori” where you will
have the possibility to visit an old and picturesque fishing village. In the afternoon we
suggest you to visit Stresa, the Pearl of Lakes and the Park of Villa Pallavicino where
you will appreciate its hundred-year-old trees, the beauty of the gardens and flowers 01/03-28/03 - 01/10-31/10 € 222,00
and where you will admire the marvelous panorama of the lake and the mountains.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel on Lake Maggiore. 29/03-30/06 - 14/09-30/09 € 236,00
DAY Lake Maggiore Single room supplement: € 70,00 per person
05 Departure after breakfast.
In case of arrival by plane or train,
we can arrange the transfer for you.
Please ask us!Liguria
GENOA hour stop for a quick visit to this pictur-
The panoramic bus tour departs from esque and uncontaminated village that
the Aquarium car park and proceeds still has only 16 inhabitants and boasts
to Piazza Cavour and Corso Quadrio, an ancient abbey dating from the ninth
along the ancient city walls, to the old century A.D. The return journey begins
fishing village of “Boccadasse”. The Al- with a half hour boat trip to Portofino,
baro quarter, with its Liberty-style 16th the most famous village in Liguria,
century villas, Piazza della Vittoria un- where there will be a guided tour and
til the Piazza Manin and Piazza Dante. some free time. Return to Rapallo by
From here, it is possible to continue the boat.
tour on foot. The standard tour includes ATTENTION: Coaches are not allowed
MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS 2020 the Ducal Palace, the Cathedral, and to enter the town of Portofino; you can
Columbus’ house, Soprana Gate, Piazza only reach Portofino by boat.
Genoa San Matteo, Campetto and the old Port.
• Aquarium MONACO AND MONTECARLO
(www.acquariodigenova.it)..................................... THE CINQUE TERRE In the Principality of Monaco there is
min 20 pax ........................................ € 28,00 Excursion program: departure from a chance to visit the marvelous exotic
• Galata Museo del Mare La Spezia and continuing by bus along gardens that contains more than 6,000
(www.galatamuseodelmare.it) the panoramic route of the pleasant cactus plants from Mexico and Africa
Museum ............................................... € 11,00 Manarola. To discover La Spezia from as well as the Anthropological Museum
Museum and submarine ...................... € 17,00 the top, the importance of its Military and beautiful panoramic views over the
• Bigo Arsenal, the view at the Golf and the entire country. The tour proceeds in the
(panoramic lift) .................................... € 4,00 Apuanes Alps. A few kilometers further old town with a visit to the Cathedral
• Cristoforo Colombo ...................................... we will arrive at the coast of the Cinque (where the tombs of the Princes are)
childhood house ......................... € 3,00 Terre, a dizziness coast, shaped by dry and the Palace (changing of the guard).
Closed on Monday
stone terraces, a location recognized The tour continues along the Port,
Combined ticket house and Porta Soprana
......................................................................... € 8,00
as National Park in 1999 and UNESCO where numerous yachts are anchored,
• Red Palace, White Palace, protected territory since 1997 as a sys- towards Monte Carlo with its elegant
Tursi Palace combinet ticket ........ € 7,00 tem of naturalistic environmental in- hotels and the Café de Paris. Visitors
Closed on Monday and on 25/12 terest. Going down to Manarola and will also have the opportunity to visit the
Ventimiglia
continuing on foot to visit the village. famous and extremely popular Casino
• Hanbury botanic garden .............. € 7,50 Proceeding the nice walk along the before returning along the Principality’s
Closed on Monday from 01/11 to 28/02 Lovers’ Way or “Via dell’Amore”, an ex- “Grande Cornice” (with possibility to visit
cavated street in the rocks form the last Nizza).
Cinque Terre
century, arrival at Riomaggiore, another
• Card Train SANREMO
picturesque village of the Cinque Terre,
(www.cinqueterre.eu.com) ............... € 16,00
Free for children 0-3,99 years with its “houses tours” colored buildings Known as the “city of flowers” and
Children reduction 4-11,99 years along the flood. The trip goes further from the Italian Song Festival. Along
by train in the direction of Monterosso the marble-paved, seafront road Corso
where lunch is foreseen. In the after- Imperatrice to the Russian church that
noon, some free time to spend. Return stands next to the Liberty-style Munici-
by boat to La Spezia, without stops. pal Casino at Via Matteotti, with elegant
boutiques. The tour then crosses the
GULF OF TIGULLIO Old City, (known as “La Pigna”, due to its
AND PORTOFINO characteristic shape that reminds that
The visit departs by ferryboat from the of a “pigna” or pinecone), to reach the
small port of Rapallo and continues Basilica-Concathedral of San Siro built
along the coast, passing the pictur- in Romanesque-Gothic style. On top of
esque villages of Santa Margherita Lig- the “Pigna” stands the beautiful Sanctu- REGIONS OF ITALY
ure and Portofino to San Fruttuoso di ary of Madonna della Costa.
Capodimonte. Here there will be a halfYou can also read
