Ignas Tour Italy 2017

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Ignas Tour is one of the largest integrated
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Established in 1997 and privately owned,
Ignas Tour has been making a difference to
our client’s group traveling experiences for two
decades.
In 1999 opening of a local office in Hungary,
adding a new destination to the company’s
portfolio. Since 2001 is also part of TUI Travel
plc.
Last addition to the company’s umbrella is the
office in Slovakia opened in 2014, consolidating
Ignas Tours presence in the Eastern European
market and expanding and diversifying even
more the product line.
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commitment to offer the highest standards
of product integrity and leisure experience by
providing competitive travel services.
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attention to details are key aspects Ignas Tour
is known for.
The company prides itself on a long-term vision
and strategy and keeps in sync with the latest
market trends in order to develop new products
and solutions.
We provide an array of group travel services from
incentives, leisure travel, team building, theme
based itineraries in special interest destinations,
conferences and events throughout Italy at highly
competitive rates.
Introducing a dedicated Small groups brand “The
Five Senses” with suggested itineraries for the
discerning travelers starting as low as 8 paying
passengers and a LGBT dedicated product line.
Groups operated per year
2500
Hotel contracts
4600
Passengers per year
500.000
Why ignas Tour
• 20 years of experience in group travel
• Fully integrated online offline distribution channel
• Expert and knowledgeable Tour directors
• Hand picked and carefully selected hotels, restaurants and guides to guarantee an authentic Italian experience
• Vast selection of accommodations of all categories from B&B to luxury hotels in both art cities and resorts
• Theme-based small groups brand “The Five Senses” carefully designed to enhance client’s sensory experience
• LGBT dedicated product line
• Client’s satisfaction: our Tours receive 97% rating in post-trip survey
Key facts

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Your Destination.
Our Group Services
MICE
Art Cities
Minor Cities
Borghi
Mountain
Lakes
Sea Resorts
Cooking Classes
Active Vacations
Religious Groups
and more...

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The Five Senses Philosophy
Our small group themed itinerary suggestions are designed
around the Five Senses: whether your group is looking
to See (Visus) and discover beautiful landscapes or be
amazed by the uncountable art and cultural wonders, to
Taste (Gustus) the local regional cuisine, to just Smell
(Odoratus) the roses, gardens and experience Italy’s Great
Green Beauty with unique tours, to learn the ancient crafts
from the masters and Touch (Tactus) with your own hands,
to Hear (Auditus) and attend major and lesser known music
events, Ignas Tour has the perfect experience for you.
And for those that dare to know more we are introducing
the new concept of the Sixth Sense, suggested itineraries
and excursions focusing on the discovery of myths, legends,
mysteries and miraculous stories surrounding the Bella Italia
and covering minor towns and charming Borghi.
And now choose your Sensory Experience...

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SixthSenseAuditusTactusOdoratusGustusVisus
The Classics
Rome & Enchanting Amalfi Coast................................8
Heart of Tuscany & Cinque Terre................................10
Impressions of Italy....................................................12
Milan & Northern Lakes..............................................14
Italo Train Experience.................................................16
Sicilian Odissey..........................................................18
Discovery
Land of Lakes, Castles and Mighty Dolomites...........20
Italy coast to coast.....................................................22
Deep South................................................................24
Italy & Beyond
Across the Italian Alps................................................26
The Far East Border...................................................28
From Fashionista to Jet-Setter...................................30
The Savoy Route........................................................32
Culinary Experience in Piedmont, Aosta Valley & Liguria.........................................................................................36
Culinary Experience in Apulia, Basilicata & Campania............................................................................................38
Culinary Experience in Sicily....................................................................................................................................40
Culinary Experience in Lake Garda, Dolomites and Veneto.....................................................................................42
Culinary Experience in Veneto and Friuli..................................................................................................................44
Culinary Experience in Umbria & Tuscany...............................................................................................................46
Culinary Experience in Emilia Romagna, Marche & Tuscany...................................................................................48
Margherita - Featuring: Trauttmansdorff Gardens ��51
Magnolia - Featuring: Aromatic Salt Workshop in Spoleto ��51
Lavanda - Featuring: The Garden of Tarot ��52
Iris - Featuring: Artesella the Contemporary Mountain ��52
Orchidea - Featuring: The Orchids World ��53
Rose - Featuring: The Rose Garden of Vacunae Rosae ��53
How to... Carve your Wooden Piece of Art ��55
How to... Create your own Wafer ��55
How to... Become a Master of Falconry ��56
How to... Olive harvest experience in Apulia ��56
A day in a farm. Sheep shearing and goat milking ��57
A day in a farm. Bread making and bee breeding ��57
Verona Opera Experience ��59
Venice La Fenice Opera Experience ��60
Following the footsteps of Puccini ��61
Milan and La Scala Experience ��62
Stradivari the Master Luthier ��63
Following the footstep of the famous composer Giuseppe Verdi ��64
Discover Mantua and Sabbioneta ��65
Spider Bite: Pizzica and Tarantella in Salento ��66
Pavarotti...................................................................................................................................................................67
Narni and other Stories - Part I ��70
Narni and other Stories - Part II ��72
Roma Caput Mundi ��74

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Visus
Italy boasts the richest artistic heritage of the world. Discover the most celebrated cities, the
minor towns as well as Italy’s diverse and breathtaking landscape and untouched nature. From
the peak of the Dolomites to the warmth of Sicily, we feature a wide range of itineraries for the
first timers and the most discerning travelers.

VisusTheClassics
Rome & Enchanting Amalfi Coast
Day 1: Rome
Arrival transfer from Fiumicino airport to
hotelin Rome. Welcome drink. Relax or join
a vicinity walk with your English speaking
tour leader upon arrival. Welcome dinner and
overnight.
Meals: D
Day 2: Naples - Capri
Buffet breakfast. Departure by motor coach
to Naples. Panoramic walking tour of Naples
where you will admire the historical center.
Your guide will then take you to the Gallery
Umberto I, followed by the Royal Palace and
San Carlo Theater (outside visit), one of the
world’s most famous opera houses. Lunch
will be at a local restaurant where you will have
the chance to taste a real GeothermalPizza,
the only one risen in tuff caves, a very rare
specialty! After lunch you will embark the
hydrofoil for a short cruise to reach the pearl
of the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri. Upon
arrival to Capri you will be transferred to your
hotel. Overnight. Meals: B - L
Day 3: Capri
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of the island
with first stop and visit at the famous Villa
San Michele and the Church of San Michele.
Continue to the center of Capri, the famous
Piazzetta and discover the narrow streets
with its glamour boutiques and get a taste
of the famous Limoncello, the lemon based
liquor. Together with your guide visit the
Augustus Gardens and enjoy the fantastic
view of the Faraglioni cliffs. Lunch on your
own. In the afternoon free time to discover
Caprior to just enjoy some shopping or relax
time. Return to your hotel. Meals: B
**suggestions
Day 4: Sorrento - Positano - Amalfi
Buffet breakfast. This morning transfer from
Capri to Sorrento by hydrofoil. Once in
Sorrento join a walking tour of the town with
your tour leader. Lunch on your own. In the
afternoon you board your private motorcoach
and drive along the spectacular scenic Amalfi
coast with stop in the village of Positano,
a pastel resort town perched on the cliffs,
known for its romance and elegance. Follow
the footsteps of Shelley, Goethe, Steinbeck
and the town’s myriad other famous visitors
as you climb Positano’s winding staircases
and explore its narrow streets. Poke into the
upscale boutiques, order sandals made to
fit your foot or relax over a fresh fish lunch,
all the while admiring unbeatable views.
Continue to Amalfi area where you will check
in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: B - D
Day 5: Ravello
Buffet breakfast. This morning you will visit
the Emerald Grotto. Discovered in 1932 by a
local fisherman, the grotto is an underground
cave famous for its translucent, turquoise-
• The Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
• Tour of the undergrounds of Naples
• The real Geothermal Napolitan Pizza the only one risen in
tuff caves
• 2 night stay on the Isle of Capri
• The mystery and tragedy of Pompeii destruction
Itinerary
Highlights8 days priced from € 949
Small group suggested tour starting from 8 guests
Featuring: Rome, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii
13 meals and English speaking tour leader throughout the trip

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blue waters, which sparkle as the sun’s rays
percolate underground. Continue to the
village of Ravello considered one of the most
romantic and beautiful small townsin southern
Italy. Perched on steep, terraced slopes, it
is a place blessed with lush gardens, quiet
lanes, sleepy, sun-drenched corners, and a
lofty setting. Its heart lie in an 11th-century
cathedral and the Villa Rufolo (included visit
and entrance fees), the latter one of two villas
for which the town is famous. Built in the
13th century, the villa’s guests have included
Popes and Kings, as well as Richard Wagner,
Who composed part of his opera Parsiefal
her in 1880. Rest of the day is at your leisure.
Dinner and overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 6: Pompeii - Rome
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure from the
Amalfi Coast and proceed to Pompeii, the
city destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
in 79 B.C, for a 2-hours guided walking tour
of the excavations. During the tour you will
be taken on a trip back to what life was like
when Pompeii was buried under 65 ft. of
volcanic ashes. After the tour you lunch in a
local restaurant in the Vesuvio area. Continue
to Rome. Check in at the hotel. Overnight.
Meals: B - L
Day 7: Rome
Buffet breakfast. This morning you will join
a tour of Vatican City. Your English speaking
guide will take you inside the Vatican
Museums and the Sistine Chapel, passing
through St. Peter’s Square and Bernini’s
famous colonnade to reach St. Peter’s
Basilica where you will admire Michelangelo’s
Pieta. After lunch, you will continue with the
Ancient Rome tour by visiting the legendary
Colosseum (skip the line and entrance fees
included), one
of the largest amphitheater built by Roman
Empire with more than 50,000 seat, in
which gladiator contests and public events
took place. Afterward visit to the Roman
Forum, the central area of ancient Rome.
You will also admire the magnificent Arch of
Constantine, erected by the Roman Senate
to commemorate his leadership over the
Eternal City. Overnight. Meals: B – D
Day 8: Departure
Buffet breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to
the airport. Meals: B
Capri Island
Hotel Girasole or similar
Amalfi coast
Hotel Lloyd Baya or similar
Rome
Hotel Romanico Palace or similar
*The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the
hotels at the time of booking. Prices are subject to change if travel occur
during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements
may be applied.
*Price per person sharing a double/twin room:
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
• 7 nights in 4*centrally located hotels
• 13 meals (7 Breakfast, Geothermal Pizza with with drinks included in Naples,
3 3-course lunch in Pompeii and 2 3-course dinner at local restaurants with
drinks included , 2 3-course dinner at hotel with drinks included )
• Underground Tour of Naples with English speaking local guide
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Capri, Pompeii and Rome)
• Skip the line tickets at Vatican Museum, Colosseum
• Entrance fees at Villa San Michele, Villa Rufolo and Emerald Grotto
• Deluxe AC motor-coach as per itinerary
• Airport transfers
• Porterage in/out at all hotels
• Ignas Tour English speaking tour director throughout the trip
• Headsets throughout the trip
Do you like this itinerary but would like to customize it? Contact us at info@ignastour.com
Not included:
Tips, City Taxes and everything not listed under “Included features”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
Dates 8 guests 15 guests 25 guests
Single
supplement
01/03/17 - 03/30/17
10/15/17 - 12/27/17
€1559 €1169 €949
€299
03/31/17 - 06/01/17
09/24/17 - 10/14/17
€1659 €1299 €1099
06/02/17 - 08/03/17
08/27/17 - 09/23/17
€1899 €1499 €1269

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Heart of Tuscany & Cinque Terre
Day 1: Rome
Arrival private transfer from the airport to the
hotel. Welcome drink. Relax or join your Tour
leader for a vicinity walk. The rest of the day
is at your leisure. Welcome dinner at a local
restaurant and overnight. Meals: D
Day 2: Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s
Basilica – Coloseum
Buffet breakfast. Full day tour through the
Eternal City. Visit to the Vatican Museums
and the Sistine Chapel, passing through
St. Peter’s Square and Bernini’s famous
colonnade to reach St. Peter’s Basilica where
you will admire Michelangelo’s Pieta. Lunch
on your own. In the afternoon Ancient Rome
tour with the legendary Coliseum , one of the
largest amphitheater built by Roman Empire
with more than 50,000 seat, in which gladiator
contests and public events took place. Visit
the Arena, the Underground and the Third
Tier included. Afterward Roman Forum and
Capital Hill, the central area of ancient Rome.
Eternal City. Overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 3: Rome - Siena - San Gimingnano
Buffet breakfast. Depart from Rome
direction Tuscany and visit of Siena and S.
Gimignano. Arrive in Siena where you will
be enchanted by the splendid Cathedral
built in a Romanesque/Gothic style and by
the Town hall. This palace is situated in the
picturesque Piazza del Campo, in which the
famous Palio takes place every year. Lunch
on your own. Continue to San Gimignano
declared by UNESCO World Heritage site.
San Gimignano is also known as the “The
Manhattan of Tuscany: 15 of the original 72
towers still dominate the almost unchanged,
well preserved, historic center and were
once a symbol of the power and wealth of
its inhabitants. Before departing you will taste
the best ice cream in the world, which has
won the last two editions of the Ice Cream
World Championship. Dinner and Overnight
in the Chianti area. Meals: B - D
Day 4: San Gimignano - Volterra
Buffet breakfast. This morning you will first
reach Volterra, a former Etruscan settlement,
located on top of a hill and offering beautiful
view of the surroundings. Here you will have
a guided visit of the city center with included
visit the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum one of
the best place to learn about this mysterious
per-roman civilization. After lunch, you will
attend to an Alabaster workshop. Dinner and
overnight in the Chianti area.
Meals: B - L - D
Day 5: Pisa - Italian Riviera
Buffet breakfast. This morning you will first
reach Pisa to admire the famous Piazza dei
MiracoliwithitsLeaningTower,oneofthemost
instantly recognizable structures onearth. Get
stunned from Piazza del Duomo which create
a unique architectural blend of Romanesque
and Gothic styles. Lunch on your own and
time at leasure. Continue to Massa Carrara
area where we will visit a Larderia and taste
the delicious lard. Continue with an excursion
through the famous marble caves with 4x4
jeep in Carrara, where it is said Michelangelo
spent a lot of time quarrying the marble for
his projects. Drive to Versilia coast hotel.
Dinner and overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 6: Cinque Terre
Buffet breakfast. Today be ready for a full day
excursion to the amazing and world known
• San Gimignano, the Manhattan of Tuscany
• Etruscan history in Volterra and Alabaster workshop
• Carrara marble quarry tour by 4x4 jeep
• Lucca, the city of the 101 churches and “Buccellato”sweet
bread
• Cruise to the Cinque Terre
Itinerary
Highlights
9 days priced from € 1199
Featuring: Rome, Siena, San Gimignano, Cinque Terre, Florence

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Cinque Terre. You will admire the breathtaking
scenery of the Ligurian Coast, rightfully
nominated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
These enchanting five villages are nestled
into the cliffs overlooking the sea, surrounded
by vineyards, producing some of Ligura’s
most celebrated wines. Arrive by bus to La
Spezia and start your boat excursion that will
take you to Rio Maggiore and Monterosso,
the largest village of the Cinque Terre and the
only one with the beach. Stop in Vernazza,
the pearl of Cinque Terre, for included lunch.
Free time to enjoy this Paradise on Earth
and return by train to La Spezia. Transfer by
bus back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight
Meals: B - L - D
Day 7: Lucca - Florence
Buffet breakfast. Today you will travel in
direction Florence with a stop in the city of
100 and one churches, Lucca. Lucca is a
jewel of medieval architecture, with its most
worldwide renown city walls, that are the only
one to be completely accessible on foot The
walls offer over 2 miles of panoramic walkway
overlooking the city and those secret corners
that you won’t be able to discover by
walking through the tiny streets of the old
city center. Other sights to be visited are the
Cathedral and the Giunigi Palace. Stop at
a local coffee house for a capuccino and a
slice of “Buccellato”, a round shaped sweet
bread with raisins topical of Lucca. Lunch
on your own and free time to stroll around
the historical center. Continue to Florence.
Dinner and overnight. Meals: B – D
Day 8: Rome
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of Florence,
the cradle of the Italian Renaissance and
the center of the world’s finest art and
architecture. Guided tour where you can
admire the magnificent Santa Maria Novella,
celebrated for its magnificent dome designed
by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery’s
famous“Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti.
Afterward Accademia of Fine Arts, where
Michelangelo’s David is housed. Continue
to the open-air museum at Signoria Square,
ending at the splendid Ponte Vecchio.
Continue with the visit to the the Accademia
Museum where you will admire the famous
statue of the David. Lunch on your own. Free
time or optional tours available. Meals: B
Day 9: Departure
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer hotel to
airport. Meals: B
Rome
Chianti
Palazzo Leopoldo
Italian Riviera
Hotel Negresco or similar
Florence
Club Hotel or similar
may be applied.
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
• 16 meals (8 Breakfast, 2 3-course lunch in local restaurants with drinks
included and 2 3-course dinner at local restaurants with drinks included , 4
3-course dinner at hotel with drinks included)
• Ice cream tasting in San Gimignano (seasonal)
• Larderia visit with lard tasting
• Bucellato and cappuccino in Lucca
• Private boat tour in the Cinque Terre
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Siena, Volterra, Firenze and
Rome)
• Skip the line tickets at Vatican Museum, Colosseum and Accademia museum
in Florence
• Entrance fees at Museum Guarnacci in Volterra and Basptistry in Florence
• Alabaster workshop
Not included:
Single
supplement
01/07/17 - 04/01/17
10/31/17 - 12/20/17
€1859 €1499 €1199
€399
04/01/17 - 06/30/17 €1999 €1659 €1359
08/01/17 - 10/31/17 €2199 €1659 €1429

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Impressions of Italy
Day 1: Venice
Arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Welcome drink. Following the check-in, relax
or join a vicinity walk to get familiarized with
your surroundings. Welcome dinner at a local
restaurant. Overnight. Meals: D
Day 2: Venice - Lagoon Islands
Buffet breakfast. This morning you will
join your private English speaking guide to
explore the city center of Venice with St.
Mark’s Square and view the Golden Basilica
of San Marco, built over several centuries in
a fusion of Byzantine, Roman and Venetian
architecture. Admire the Canal Grande, Rialto
Bridge and Bridge of Sights, created at the
beginning of the 17th century to serve as a
link between prisons. Then continue to Doge’s
Palace, official residence of the Venetian
ruler. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon
your tour will continue exploring the beauty
of the Venice Lagoon, visiting Murano, the
city famous for its glass production, and the
colorful city of Burano. Return by private boat
to your hotel. Overnight. Meals: B
Day 3 - Brenta river Cruise - Palladio’s
villa – Padua
Buffet breakfast. This morning transfer by
private motor launch and motor coach to
Villa Foscari Malcontenta for guided inside
visit. Following the visit, board the ship and
start sailing along the Brenta River. During the
sailing we will admire the beautiful Venetian
Villas of Palladio built as summer residence
for rich patricians, see quaint villages along
the river, enjoy bridge commentaries and
experience locks and swing bridges. Stop in
Oriago for typical lunch and continue sailing
towards Villa Wiedman (inside visit) and Villa
Pisani (inside visit). After the visit, meet our
driver and motor coach and transfer to our
hotel in the Padua area. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: B - L - D
Day 4 - Lake Garda - Verona - Florence
Buffet breakfast. This morning visit of the
old University City of Padua, worldwide
known as the city of Saint Anthony. Guided
walking tour of the old-town where will see
the major sites such as the Scrovegni Chapel,
a masterpiece in the history of painting in
Italy and Europe of the 14th century, famous
for the most complete series of frescoes
executed by Giotto. Continue to Verona.
Following lunch on your own, guided tour
of the city where your English speaking
guide will show the famous Piazza Bra with
theArena (Amphitheater) and of course take
you the house of the unlucky lovers. Continue
our itinerary to Florence with a stop in the
charming village of Sirmione, famous since
ancient times for its thermal waters. The
charming lake town stretches along a thin
peninsula that protrudes into Lake Garda for
about 3 miles. It’s one of the most beautiful
places on the lake, from which one can enjoy
superb views of both shores: beautiful Villas
overlooking the lake, some of them tracing
back to the Roman times like the one of poet
Valerio Catullo and the more recent owned by
the famous soprano Maria Callas that used to
spend her summer here. Your tour leader will
• Brenta River cruise and Palladio’s Villas
• The open-air museum city of Florence and its artistic
treasures
• Giotto’s frescos at the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua
• Overnight in an authentic XVII century Venetian Villa
• Tour of the Arena, the Undergrounds and Third Rier of the
Colosseum
Itinerary
Featuring: Venice, Padua, Lake Garda, Florence, Pisa Assisi, Rome

point out the major sights such as the Castle,
the Roman ruins and the thermal bath. Arrive
in Florence later in the day. Dinner at a local
restaurant and overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 5: Florence - Pisa
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of Florence,
the cradle of the Italian Renaissance and
the center of the world’s finest art and
architecture. Guided tour where you can
admire the magnificent Santa Maria Novella,
celebrated for its magnificent dome designed
by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery’s
famous“Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti.
Afterward Accademia of Fine Arts, where
Michelangelo’s David is housed. Continue
to the open-air museum at Signoria Square,
ending at the splendid Ponte Vecchio.
Continue with the visit of the Accademia
Museum where you will admire the famous
statue of the David. Lunch on your own. In
the afternoon continue with an excursion
to Pisa where you will visit the impressive
Cathedral, the Baptistery and of course the
world famous Leaning Tower (outside visits
only). Free time and then return to your hotel.
Overnight. Meals: B
Day 6: Siena - Assisi - Rome
Buffet breakfast. This morning you will depart
from Florence and reach Siena where you
will be enchanted by the splendid Cathedral
built in a Romanesque/Gothic style and by
the Town Hall. This palace is situated on the
picturesque Piazza del Campo, in which the
famous Palio takes place every year. Lunch
in a local restaurant. Continue to Assisi, the
birthplace of St. Francis. Visit of Saint Chiara
Cathedral, pass by the Temple of Minerva
onto the Basilica of Saint Francis to admire
the famous frescoes which depict the life
of the Saint. Free time and then continue to
Rome. Overnight. Meals: B - L
Day 7: Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s
- Colosseum
you will admire Michelangelo’s Pieta. Lunch
on your own. In the afternoon Ancient Rome
tour with the legendary Colosseum, one of
the largest amphitheater built by Roman
Empire with more than 50,000 seat, in which
gladiato contests and public events took
place. Visit the Arena, the Underground and
the Third Tier included. Afterward Roman
Constantine, erected by the Roman Senate to
commemorate his leadership over the Eternal
City. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant and
overnight. Meals: B – D
Day 8: Departure
Buffet breakfast. Departure transfer to the
airport. Meals: B
Venice
Villalta di Gazzo (PD)
Villa Tacchi or similar
Florence
Rome
may be applied.
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
• 13 meals (7 Breakfast, 2 3-course lunch and 3 3-course dinner at local
restaurants with drinks included, 1 3-course dinner at hotel with drinks
included)
• Brenta river cruise with included visit to the Palladian villas (Malcontenta,
Wiedman and Pisani)
• Skip the line tickets at Vatican Museum, Colosseum, Accademia Museum
and Scrovegni Chapel, Verona Arena, Pisa baptistery
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Venice, Padua, Verona, 2 x
Florence, Assisi and Rome)
Not included:
Single
supplement
01/07/17 - 04/01/17
10/31/17 - 12/20/17
€1699 €1329 €1129
€24906/30/17 - 08/31/17 €1969 €1549 €1369
04/01/17 - 06/30/17
08/31/17 - 10/31/17
€2139 €1749 €1559

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Milan and Northern Lakes
Day 1: Milan - Lake Maggiore
Arrival transfer from Milan airport to hotel in
Lake Maggiore area. Welcome drink. Relax
on the shore of the lake or take a leisure stroll
into town. Welcome dinner and overnight.
Meals: D
Day 2: Milan
Buffet beakfast and departure to Milan. Half
day visit to the Italian Capital of Fashion.
Your tour will start at the Duomo Square with
the view of Milan’s Cathedral (Inside visit
of the Duomo plus visit of the spire-laden
roof). Then onto Victor Emmanuel Gallery, a
pedestrian mall built in the 1800s featuring a
large arched glass ceiling. After lunch on your
own, free time to stroll around the city center
for some shopping or further discovery. Back
to your hotel, dinner and overnight.
Meals: B - D
Day 3: Lake Maggiore
Buffet breakfast and departure to Lake
Maggiore. Excursion by boat from Stresa to
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and Isola Bella. Visit of the Palace and
Gardens. Count Vataliano Borromeobegan
the construction of this opulent Baroque
palace and its splendid gardens in 1632.
A guided tour of the ornate family home,
showcases priceless works of art, tapestries
and furniture in an elegant and sumptuous
setting. Continue to Isola dei Pescatori and
have lunch. Return to Stresa and free time to
stroll around the town. Continue Lake Como
area, dinner and overnight. Meals: B - L - D
Day 4: Lake Como & Bellagio
Buffet breakfast and departure to Lake Como,
one of Italy’s most romantic destinations
surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains.
Private boat from Cadenabbia to the quiet
village of Bellagio, “The Pearl” of Lake Como.
Visit of Bellagio followed by lunch in a local
restaurant. Continue to Tremezzo by private
boat and visit to precious Villa Carlotta where
you will visit the Museum and appreciate the
Italian garden with steps, amazing fountains
and sculptures. Back to your hotel, dinner
and overnight. Meals: B - L - D
Day 5: Bergamo - Lake Garda
Buffet breakfast. This morning we will
depart to Bergamo, a beautiful town built on
two levels connected with a funicular. The
• Milan and inside tour of the Cathedral included lift to the
spire-laden roof
• Isola Bella in Lake Maggiore and its beautiful palace and
gardens
• Lake Como, Bellagio and Villa Carlotta by boat
• Inside tour of the Arena di Verona and the Rome & Juliet
tragic fate
• Bergamo discovery tour with funicular ride
Itinerary
Highlights
Featuring: Milan - Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Lake Garda
– Verona - Venice

charming old town is located on the upper
level and is town surrounded by medieval
walls. Guided tour to discover this medieval
jewel with included the funicular to discover
both sides of the town. Lunch on your own
and free time. Continue to Lake Garda area.
Dinner and overnight. Meals: B
Day 6: Verona - Venice
Buffet breakfast. Morning visit of Sirmione,
famous since ancient times for its thermal
waters. The charming lake town stretches
along a thin peninsula that protrudes into
Lake Garda for about 3 miles. It’s one of the
most beautiful places on the lake, from which
one can enjoy superb views of both shores:
beautiful Villas overlooking the lake, some
of them tracing back to the Roman times
like the one of poet Valerio Catullo and the
more recent owned by the famous soprano
Maria Callas that used to spend her summer
here. Your tour leader will point out the major
sights such as the Castle, the Roman ruins
and the thermal bath. Walking tour with your
English speaking guide through this romantic
city, setting of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Rome
and Juliet” with included visit of the Roman
amphitheater, the famous Arena di Verona.
Lunch on your own. Free time and continue
to Venice. Overnight Meals: B
Day 7: Venice
a fusion of Byzantine, Roman and Venetia
architecture. Admire the Canal Grande,
Rialto Bridge and Bridge of Sights, created
at the beginning of the 17th century to serve
as a link between prisons. Then continue
to Doge’s Palace, official residence of the
Venetian ruler (skip the line tickets included).
Afternoon at leisure for shopping or further
discovery. Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
Meals: B – D
***suggestions
Day 8: Departure
Buffet breakfast. Departure transfer from the
hotel to the airport. Meals: B
Stresa
Milan e Speranza au lac or similar
Como
Hotel Cadenabbia or similar
Lake Garda area
Poiano Resort or similar
Venice
Hotel Bonvecchiati or similar
may be applied.
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
3-course dinner at hotel with drinks included )
• Boat excursion to the Borromean islands (Isola Bella & Isola dei Pescatori)
• Boat excursion to Bellagio and Tremezzo
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Milan, Bergamo, Verona, Venice)
• Skip the line tickets at Doge’s Palace in Venice
• Entrance fees at the Palace and Gardens (Isola Bella), Villa Carlotta (Tremezzo)
and Arena di Verona
• Funicular ticket in Bergamo
Not included:
Single
supplement
01/07/17 - 04/01/17
10/31/17 - 12/20/17
€1649 €1229 €1159
€22906/30/17 - 08/31/17 €1839 €1499 €1339
04/01/17 - 06/30/17
08/31/17 - 10/31/17
€2009 €1669 €1499

VisusTheClassics
Italo Train Experience
Day 1: Rome
Transfer from Rome airport to your hotel.
Welcome drink and check in at you hotel in
Rome. The remaining of the day at leisure.
Optional tours available. Dinner at local
restaurant and overnight at your hotel.
Meals: D
Day 2: Baroque and Ancient Rome
Buffet breakfast. You will start a walking
tour of the Eternal City’s fabulous fountains
and Piazze. The tour begins at the Spanish
Steps and continues to the legendary Trevi
Fountain, the amazing Pantheon and the
baroque Piazza Navona. Lunch on your
own. In the afternoon Ancient Rome tour
with the legendary Colosseum, one of
the largest amphitheater built by Roman
Empire with more than 50,000 seat, in which
gladiator contests and public events took
place. Visit the Arena, the Underground and
the Third Tier included. Afterward Roman
Eternal City. Overnight. Meals: B
Day 3: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel
and St. Peter’s Basilica
you will admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Lunch
on your own. Free time in the afternoon or
join other optional tours. Overnight at your
hotel. Meals: B
**suggestions
Day 4: Rome and Florence
Buffet breakfast. This morning transfer to
Rome train station to board your Italo
Train to Florence. Once in Florence you will
be met by our coach and transferred to
Piazzale Michelangelo where you will enjoy
a wonderful view over Florence and see a
bronze copy of the David. On the way back
stop at Boboli Gardens, a beautiful oasis close
to the historical center of Florence. Transfer
to the hotel. After lunch join your guide for
a walking tour of Florence, birthplace of
the Italian Renaissance, and center of the
world’s finest art and architecture. You can
admire the magnificent Santa Maria Novella
Cathedral, celebrated for its magnificent
dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the
Baptistery’s renowned “Gates of Paradise” by
Ghiberti. Continue to the open-air museum
at Signoria Square, ending at the splendid
Ponte Vecchio. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight. Meals: B
Day 5: Accademia Museum
Buffet breakfast. Morning visit of the
Accademia Museum, house of the famous
• Visit to a Squero Gondola shipyard and cicchetti appetizers
• Sunset cruise on the Gran Canal with Prosecco wine and
finger food
• Visit of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum
• Visit of the Accademia Museum in Florence and Pisa
• 1st class Italo train ticket with pre-assigned seats
Itinerary
Featuring: Venice, Florence, Rome

Rome
Florence
Venice
may be applied.
Michelangelo’s masterpiece David. Following
the tour, free time to enjoy the city on your
own. Perhaps visit another museum or just
enjoy some good shopping the charming
street of the old town. Overnight. Meals: B
Day 6: Venice
the train station to board your Italo train to
Venice. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
Free time for lunch. Afternoon walking your
of Venice with visit of St. Mark’s Square, to
admire the Golden Basilica of San Marco,
built over several centuries in a fusion of
Byzantine, Roman and Venetian architecture.
Admire the Canal Grande, Rialto Bridge and
bridge of Sights, created at the beginning of
the 17th century to serve as a link between
prisons. Then continue to Doge’s Palace,
official residence of the Venetian ruler. After
the visit enjoy an unforgettable sunset cruise
tour on the Gran Canal with Prosecco and
finger food. Overnight. Meals: B
Day 7: Venice
Buffet breakfast. This morning will have the
opportunity to visit a real Venetian Squero, a
shipyard specialized in building the famous
Venetian Gondole. The visit will end with a
Venetian ‘cichettata’: a selection of traditional
finger foods and light ‘sfuso’ wine. Afternoon
at leisure for shopping or further discovery.
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight. Meals: B – D
Day 8: Departure
Buffet breakfast. Transfer hotel to the airport.
Meals: B
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
• 10 meals (7 Breakfast, 3 3-course dinner at local restaurants with beverages
included)
• Chicchetti (traditional Venetian finger food) and wine tasting in Venice
• Sunset cruise on the Gran Canal with Prosecco and finger food
• Skip the line tickets at Vatican Museum, Colosseum, Accademia Museum
• English speaking guide during guided tours
• 1st class Italo train ticket with per-assigned seats
Not included:
Single
supplement
01/07/17 - 03/15/17
11/01/17 - 12/20/17
€1539 €1129 €979
€229
03/15/17 - 04/30/17
10/01/17 - 10/31/17
€1649 €1369 €1199
04/30/17 - 06/30/17
08/30/17 - 09/30/17
€1899 €1599 €1399

VisusTheClassics
Sicilian Odissey
Day 1: Palermo
Arrival transfer from Palermo airport to hotel
in Palermo. Welcome drink. Dinner and
overnight. Meals: D
Day 2: Palermo - Monreale
Buffet breakfast. Morning walking guided
tour of Palemo that will take you through
quaint narrow streets and alleys surrounded
by Arabic-influenced urban structure. Major
sights to be seen are, Piazza Politeama,
Teatro Massimo and visit of the Norman
Palace and the Palatine Chapel with its
golden mosaics, depicting stories from the
Old and New Testaments, and the Norman
Cathedral, testimony of the long Norman
reign over the island. Of particular note are
the fine icons of St Peter & St James and
the throne. The large central mosaic icons
represent Christ Pantocrator, one of several
Byzantine images in western Sicily. Lunch
at your own. If you want to try something
different your tour leader will point out
restaurants/pizzeria whose owners said no
to Mafia and the protection racket (called
Pizzo) and are recognizable through a sign
displayed on the shop window that reads
“Pizzo free”. Afternoon guided visit to
Monreale Abbey whose cathedral and the
cloisters are frequently referred as Sicily’s
greatest Norman buildings and are dated
back to the 12th century. The upper part of
the cathedral’s interior is completely covered
in gleaming, more than 6.000sq m wide gold
mosaics. Return to your hotel, dinner and
overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 3: Erice - Trapani - Agrigento
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure to the
medieval village of Erice situated on the
top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani
and the Egadi Islands. Walk through its tiny
and characteristic streets, winding lanes
and inner courtyards. Lunch on your own.
Head down to Trapani area for a panoramic
tour of the salt windmills and basins which
are still in use. Continue to Agrigento with
a guided visit to the famous Valley of the
Temples in Agrigento, one of Sicily’s most
famous historical attractions. This splendid
archeological park consists of 8 temples built
between about 510 and 430 BC. Dinner and
overnightl in Agrigento area. Meals: B - D
Day 4: Piazza Armerina - Caltagirone -
Ragusa
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Piazza
Armerina and visit the famous Villa Romana
del Casale, declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, thanks to its well preserved
mosaics depicting mythological themes and
hunting scenes. Lunch in Piazza Armerina
area. Continue to one of the most lively
Baroque towns in central Sicily, known as
“The city of Sicilian ceramics” due to its
thousand-year-old tradition. The name itself
– Caltagirone – derives from an Arabic word
meaning the Castle or Fortress of the vases.
Continue to Donnafugata castle where you
will have dinner based on «antipasti» and
pasta at Trattoria da Mamma Lucia, drinks
• Monreale Abbey “The most beautiful Temple in the world”
• Villa del Casale, UNESCO World Heritage Site and its
mosaics
• UNESCO Cave Necropoli of Pantalica, the most important
prehistorical settlement in Europe
• Excursion to Etna Vulcano by 4x4 jeep
• The breathtaking beauty and crystal clear water of the
Aeolian islands
Itinerary
Featuring: Palermo – Monreale – Agrigento – Taormina –
Aeolian islands

included. Overnight in Ragusa area.
Meals: B - L - D
Day 5: Ragusa - Siracusa - Taormina
Buffet breakfast. Walking tour of Ragusa Ibla
with wine tasting. Continue to the UNESCO
Cave Necropolis of Pantalica the most
important prehistorical settlement of Europe,
in a walking tour through the archeological
area. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the
afternoon continue to Siracusa to visit the
most beautiful Greek colony of Sicily. Visit
the archaeological area including the famous
Latomie of the Paradise, the Greek Theatre,
the Roman amphitheater and Dyonisios
“Ear”. Discover the island of Ortigia, the
small baroque city center of Siracusa, built
by the Aragonians: see the Cathedral and
the “Fontana Aretusa”. Continue to Taormina.
Dinner and overnight in Taormina area.
Meals: B - D
Day 6: Etna Vulcano - Taormina
Buffet breakfast. Morning excursion visit of
Mount Etna, the highest active Volcano in
Europe. During the tour you will explore the
less known northern part by 4x4 Jeeps and
reach the altitude of 9186 feet (warm clothes
recommended). Lunch at a local private
farmhouse where you will have the chance
to taste authentic local products and wine.
Afternoon guided visit to Taormina, Greek
Theatre ticket is included. Happy hour and
dinner in Castemola from where you will
enjoy the splendid view over Taormina and
the Golf of Giardini Naxos. Overnight at your
hotel. Meals: B - L - D
Day 7: Milazzo - Lipari Islands Volcano
- Cefalù
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning
departure to Milazzo and start a full day
excursion to the Islands of Volcano & Lipari
(weather permitting), two must-see islands
of the stunning Unesco-listed Aeolian
Archipelago. Guided morning tour of Lipari,
then free time to shop in Lipari’s flower-filled
streets and to stroll around the idyllic Old
Town. Lunch on your own. Embark your boat
to reach the second island: Volcano. Unlike
Lipari, famous for its vulcanoes, Volcano’s
star attraction are its mud baths. Perhaps
use your time on the island to relax at one of
the mud baths or take a dip in the warm seas
and simply bask on the beach. Return back
to Milazzo by boat and meet your driver and
motor coach. Transfer to Cefalu’. Dinner and
overnight in your hotel in Cefalu’ area.
Meals: B – D
**suggestion: Visit the Archeological Museum
in Lipari
Day 8: Departure
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the Palermo
airport. Meals: B
Palermo
Boutique Hotel Vecchio Borgo or similar
Agrigento
Villa Romana or similar
Ragusa
San Giorgio Palace or similar
Taormina
Eli Hotel or similar
Cefalù
Hotel Baia del Capitano or similar
may be applied.
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
• Excursion to Mt Etna by 4x4 jeep
• Full day boat excursion to the Aolian islands of Vulcano and Lipari
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa,
Etna and Piazza Armerina)
• Entrance fees at Cappela Palatina and Norman Palace (Palermo) Monreale
Abbey, Piazza Armerina, Neapolis Archeological Park Ortigia, Valley of the
Temple (Agrigento) Greek Theater (Taormina)
• Ferry for crossing the Strait of Messina
Not included:
Single
supplement
03/01/17 - 03/31/17
10/31/17 - 12/20/17
€1479 €1149 €969
€199
08/31/17 - 10/31/17 €1529 €1199 €999
06/30/17 - 08/31/17 €1729 €1399 €1119

VisusDiscovery
Land of Lakes, Castles and Mighty Dolomites
Day 1: Milan
Arrival transfer from MXP Milano airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Milan area. Welcome
drink. Dinner and overnight. Meals: D
Day 2: New Milan Tour - Certosa di Pavia
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning departure
to Milan also known as the Capital of Fashion.
Here you will take part to a new tour of the
city that will concentrate on the New Milan,
that will take to discover the neighborhood of
Porta Nuova where the Milan Skyline has been
totally redesigned with innovative architectural
solutions. You will admire the first World’s
Vertical Forest, a pair of vertical towers that
host more than 900 trees (approximately 550
and 350 trees in the first and second towers
respectively) on 96,000 sq ft of terraces. Happy
hour Milanese style on a roof top location from
which you can enjoy a spectacular view over
Milan skyline. Return by metro with your guide
and to the Duomo area and free time. Afternoon
visit to the Certosa of Pavia, one of the Italian
Renaissance’s most notable buildings situated
near the town of Pavia. Inside guided visit.
Return to your hotel. Meals: B - D
Day 3: Como
Buffet breakfast and departure to Lake Como,
one of Italy’s most romantic destinations
surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains.
Private boat from Cadenabbia to the quiet
village of Bellagio, “The Pearl” of Lake Como.
Visit of Bellagio followed by lunch. Continue to
Tremezzo by private boat and visit to precious
Villa Carlotta where you will visit the museum
and appreciate the Italian Garden with steps,
amazing fountains and sculptures. Back to your
hotel, dinner and overnight. Meals: B - L - D
Day 4: Bergamo - Lake Iseo - Lake Garda
Buffet breakfast. This morning we will depart
to Bergamo, a beautiful town built on two
levels connected with a funicular. Guided tour
to discover this medieval jewel and ride the
funicular to discover both sides of the town.
Lunch on your own. Continue to Lake Iseo. Lake
Iseo is smaller than Lake Como but considerably
quieter and more charming. We will board the
ferry in Iseo and enjoy a 30’ cruise to Monte
Isola, the largest inhabited lake island in southern
Europe. Arriving at Peschiera Maraglio, our
docking destination and tasting of the Salame
of Monte Isola, a cured sausage still produced
following the old traditions with wines from the
Franciacorta area. Free time to stroll around this
charming village. Board the ferry to Sulzano to
meet our driver and motor coach and continue
to the Lake Garda area. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: B - L - D
Day 5: Isola del Garda - Sirmione
Buffet Breakast. Departure to the wonderful
Isola del Garda “Island of Garda”, situated on
the Lombardy side of Lake Garda. Today it owes
its fascination to the extraordinary Venetian no-
Gothic style villa, designed by the architect Luigi
Rovelli at the beginning of the 20th century; an
imposing harmonious building, rich in surprising
architectonic details. We will reach the island via
a private boat. During this tour we will discover
the rich history of this spectacular place that has
housed many illustrious names from the Roman
Age to the present day. The tour includes the
visit of two rooms inside the elegant neo-gothic
Venetian style villa from the early 1900’s, where
currently the owners still reside. Welcome drink
included. Return by boat and meet our motor
coach and driver and continue to Sirmione. Stop
for lunch. Sirmione it’s famous since ancient
times for its thermal waters, it stretches along
a thin peninsula that protrudes into Lake Garda
for about 3 miles. Main attractions include the
Fortress, S. Pietro in Mavino Church, Roman
Ruins. Dinner and overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 6: Limone - Riva - Canale Tenno - Bolzano
Limone, famous for its lemons (thanks to a
favorable micro climate), healthy inhabitants
(they are the most long-lived in the country) and
• New Milan Skyline and the World’s Vertical Forest
• Isola del Garda tour of the beautiful gardens with the
Counts of Borghese Cavazza family
• The charming medieval Borgo of Canale di Tenno
• Oetzi, the 5000 yrs old mummy pulled from a glacier 20
years ago
• 19th century historical train ride on the Renon plateau with
view of the Dolomites
Itinerary
Featuring: Milan – Lake Como – Lake Iseo – Lake Garda –
Dolomites

also set of 2008 James Bond movie Quantum
of Solace. Scenes included a car chase along
the lakeside road, the Via Gardesana. Visit of the
small village and limoncello tasting. Continue
by bus to Riva del Garda where and stop for
lunch (on your own). After lunch and visit of the
historical center, continue by bus to the village
of Tenno, part of “The Most beautiful villages
of Italy” list. Perched on a hill halfway between
Garda Lake it’s a borgo of medieval origin
survived almost intact until our days. Free time
to wander around this charming borgo. Transfer
by motor coach to Bolzano area. Dinner and
overnight. Meals: B - L - D
Day 7: Bolzano - Renon Plateau
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning breathe in
the fresh alpine air and leave the city behind
during a full day excursion to the mountains.
You will explore the Renon Plateau by cable car
and by riding the picturesque Ritten Railway
and spend time in the alpine village of Callalbo.
We will hop on the Renon cable car and riding
up into the mountains to over 4,000 feet. Don’t
forget your camera as the views from the top
overlooking the valley below are breathtaking!
At the peak, find yourself in the village of
Soprabolzano, where the 100-year old Ritten
Railway electric train is waiting to transport you
to the alpine village of Collalbo on the Renon
Plateau. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch
return by cable car to Bolzano for a guided tour
of the historical center with included visit of the
Archeological Museum. During the visit you will
have the chance to admire the 5,000 years old
Otzi Mummy, the famous mummified corpse
pulled from a glacier in the Italian Alps about
20 years ago. Return to your hotel. Dinner and
overnight. Meals: B – L
Day 8: Dolomites
Breakfast and departure to the Dolomites
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get ready to
be amazed by the breathtaking landscape of
the Dolomites Mountain range. Drive to Lake
Carezza, for a short photo stop. Tour over the
Sella range and experience a true awe inspiring
drive through the Pordoi and Gardena Pass.
Canazei, Corvara and Ortisei are the most
famous alpine villages we will cross. Lunch on
your own. In Ortisei we stop at a wood carving
workshop and witness a wood carver in action.
Wood carvings from Val Gardena are world
famous and testimony of a century old tradition.
Continue to your hotel in the Dolomites. Dinner
and overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 9: Belluno - Treviso
Breakfast and departure to Belluno. Short visit of
this city, located on a narrow ledge high above
the river Piave. The old town on the tip of the
headland always offers beautiful views of the
surrounding mountains. Enjoy its Venetian style
and Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Continue
to Treviso. Dinner and overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast and departure to Venice airport.
Meals: B - D
Milan area
Hotel Villa Porro Pirelli or similar
Lake Garda
Hotel Maderno or similar
Bolzano
Hotel Scala or similar
Dolomites
Hotel Ambra or similar
Treviso
Hotel Villa Corner or similar
may be applied.
Prices
• Welcome drink
• 9 nights in 4*charming hotels
• 19 meals (9 Breakfast, 2 lunch in local restaurants with drinks included 1
3-course dinner at local restaurants with drinks included , 7 3-course dinner
at hotel with drinks included
• Happy hour in Milan
• Tasting of Salame di Monte Isola (Monte Isola cured sausage) with
Franciacorta wine
• Visit of the Honey Museum in Renon with honey tasting
• Boat excursion to Bellagio and Tremezzo
• Boat excursion to Isola Madre on Lake Iseo
• Boat excursion and guided tour of the gardens of Lake Garda with welcome
drink
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Milan, Bergamo, Bolzano)
• Skip the line tickets at Archeological Museum in Bolzano, and entrance fee at
Villa Carlotta
• Funicular ticket in Bergamo and combo ticket Funicular and Cable car ticket
in Renon
Not included:
Included features
© Museo Archeologico dell’Alto Adige-Eurac-Samadelli-Staschitz
Single
supplement
01/07/17 - 03/15/17
11/01/17 - 12/20/17
€1819 €1239 €1129
€389
03/15/17 - 04/30/17
10/01/17 - 10/31/17
€1859 €1389 €1169
04/30/17 - 06/30/17
08/30/17 - 09/30/17
€1899 €1409 €1219

VisusDiscovery
Italy coast to coast
Day 1: Venice
Arrival transfer from Venice airport to hotel.
Welcome drink. Welcome dinner at a local
restaurant and overnight. Meals: D
Day 2: Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of
Venice to discover lesser-known Venice the
so called ‘Minor Venice’ with a fascinating
guided walk between St Mark’s Square
and the Rialto Bridge that will allow you to
admire the outside of majestic architectural
masterpieces generally not included in the
main tourist itineraries and some unique
structures that contribute to making Venice
a unique city. View the Golden Basilica of
San Marco and admire the exterior of the La
Fenice Theatre in Venice - the most important
opera house in Venice, destroyed and rebuilt
several times, which hosted the premieres
of the great Italian composers of the 19th
century. Continue to Doge’s Palace, official
residence of the Venetian ruler to discover
the environments that have shaped the
history of the Republic of Venice. Lunch on
your own. Free afternoon for own discovery
or shopping. Overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 3: Padua - Ferrara - Ravenna
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we will
leave Venice and our first stop will be Padua
for a walking tour where we will admire the
Scrovegni Chapel, which holds entirely
preserved, the most complete cycle of
frescoes produced by Giotto (1303-1305)
and one of the greatest monuments of
figurative art of all time. Continue with the
visit of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
and the Baptistery. Free time and lunch on
your own. We will continue our journey
with a stop in Ferrara and guided tour of
the city through its striking UNESCO World
Heritage-listed historical center. Admire the
14th century Castello Estense (outside visit),
and don’t miss the city’s Duomo, a stunning
combination of Gothic and Romanesque
styles. During the guided tour we’ll take a
stroll along the narrow and evocative alleys
of the Jewish ghetto (bearing witness to one
of the most ancient and numerous Jewish
communities in Italy). Depart for Ravenna.
Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight.
Meals: B - D
Day 4: Ravenna - San Marino
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of
Ravenna, the city of mosaics, one of the most
unusual towns in Emilia-Romagna and once
capital of the Western Roman Empire, the
Visigoth Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
Visit the splendid Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
and the tomb of the great poet Dante, who
finished “The Divine Comedy” in Ravenna
and died there in 1321. Other sights are the
Mausoleum of Theodoric and the magnificent
basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe. Free
time for lunch and for stroll around and then
continue to San Marino, the City-State. Tour
of the the old town, where you will explore the
major sights such as the Three Towers, the
House of Montefeltro, Palazzo Pubblico, site
• Hidden corners of Venice and the Doge’s Palace apartment
• Ravenna “The City of Mosaics” and “Piadina” tasting
• Ferrara, the Este Dynasty and oldest Jewish community
• Monteriggione and its perfectly preserved Medieval walls
• Cinque Terre and its breathtaking Panorama
Itinerary
Featuring: Venice, Ravenna, Ferrara, Monteriggioni, Cinque Terre

of the primary institutional and administrative
organs and for official ceremonie in the neo
Gothic style. Following the tour, return to
Ravenna. Dinner and overnight. Meals: B
Day 5: Bologna - Siena
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning depart
for Bologna and walking tour of the city.
The historical center has been beautifully
maintained: the historical towers from the
12th and 13th century, the oldest university in
Europe, San Petronio cathedral, the Neptune
fountain . Free time for lunch. Continue
to Siena where you will be amazed by the
splendid Cathedral built in a Romanesque/
Gothic style and by the Town Hall. This
palace is situated on the picturesque Piazza
del Campo, in which the famous Palio takes
place every year. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: B - D
Day 6: Florence - Monteriggioni - San
Gimignano
Breakfast at the hotel. Today excursion
to Florence and visit of the best known
attractions, such as the Duomo, the
Baptistery and Ponte Vecchio, and finally
visit at the Accademia Museum to admire
statue of David. Lunch on your own and
free time to stroll around the city. Continue
to Monteriggioni, one of the most beautiful
and intact walled towns in Tuscany and walk
along the walls and enjoy a breathtaking
view over the valley. Continue to San
Gimignano, UNESCO World Heritage site.
San Gimignano is also known as the “The
Manhattan of Tuscany”: 15 of the original 72
towers still dominate the almost unchanged,
well preserved, historic center and were
once a symbol of the power and wealth of its
inhabitants. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner and
overnight. Meals: B - L - D
Day 7: Pisa – Massa Carrara – Carrara
Marble Quatty
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Pisa to
view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with
its Leaning Tower, one of the most instantly
recognizable structures on earth. Get stunned
from Piazza del Duomo which create a unique
architectural blend of Romanesque and
Gothic styles. Lunch on your own. Continue
to Carrara where you will enjoy and excursion
through the marble caves with 4x4 jeep. Drive
to your hotel in the Versilia coast. Dinner and
overnight. Meals: B – D
Day 8: Cinque Terre
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Today be ready
for a full day excursion to the amazing and
world known Cinque Terre. You will admire
the breathtaking scenery of the Ligurian
Coast, rightfully nominated UNESCO World
Heritage Site. These enchanting five villages
are nestled into the cliffs overlooking the sea,
surrounded by vineyards, producing some
of Liguria’s most celebrated wines. Arrive
by bus to La Spezia and start your boat
excursion that will take you to Rio Maggiore
and Monterosso, the largest village of the
Cinque Terre and the only one with the beach.
Stop in Vernazza the pearl of Cinque Terre,
for included lunch. Free time to enjoy this
Paradise on earth and return by train to La
Spezia. Transfer by bus back to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight. Meals: B
Day 9: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from hotel to
airport. Meals: B
Venezia
Ravenna
Hotel La Reunion or similar
Chianti
Palazzo Leopoldo or similar
Italian Riviera
Hotel Negresco or similar
Genoa area
Hotel Torre Cambiaso or similar
may be applied.
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
• 8 nights in 4* charming hotels
• 16 meals (8 Breakfast, 2 lunch in local restaurants with drinks included , 2
3-course dinner at local restaurants with drinks included , 4 3-course dinner at
hotel with drinks included
• Piadina tasting in Ravenna
• Tour to Carrara quarry by 4×4 jeep
• Boat excursion through the Cinque Terre (Rio Maggiore, Vernazza) with return
train ticket from Monterosso
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Venice, Padua, Ferrara, Ravenna,
Florence)
• Skip the line tickets at Doge’s Palace in Venice and Accademia Museum in
Florence
• Entrance fees at Scrovegni Chapel, Baptistery (Padua), Combi ticket for
Mausoleum-Sant’Apollinare and San Vitale (Ravenna)
Not included:
Single
supplement
01/07/17 - 04/01/17
10/31/17 - 12/20/17
€1799 €1399 €1169
€39906/30/17 - 08/31/17 €1999 €1609 €1359
04/01/17 - 06/30/17
08/31/17 - 10/31/17
€2109 €1699 €1439

VisusDiscovery
Deep South
Day 1: Bari
Arrival transfer from airport to hotel. Welcome
drink. Dinner and overnight in Alberobello
area. Meals: D
Day 2: Alberobello - Castel del monte
Breakfast at the hotel and start of your
guided tour to discover Alberobello, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city
of Trulli, famous worldwide for their beauty
and unique characteristics, and represent
one of the most extraordinary examples
of Italian folk architecture. They were built
in a particular historical period, when the
construction of stable dwellings was highly
taxed; the inhabitants of the region thus
boasted a great capacity to adapt and an
exceptional cleverness in coming up with the
idea for the Trulli, temporary houses built with
local stone. Guided tour through this area to
see Casa d’Amore and Sant’Antonio Church.
Lunch on your own. In the afternoon continue
to Castel del Monte, certainly the most
important building that has left the Emperor
Frederick II Hohenstaufen of Swabia, full of
mysteries not fully revealed. After the visit
of the castle back to your hotel, dinner and
overnight. Meals: M - D
Day 3: Polignano Mare - Ostuni
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to
Polignano a Mare for a visit the old town.
The old name of the town, Polisnea, clearly
indicates its Greek origins. It is located on
a steep, rocky cliff cut by a deep gorge,
overlooking the sea. Because of the karst
nature of this cliff a number of caves have
been formed, particurlarly in the sea. Some
of the these where inhabited by prehistoric
men. Polignano a Mare was a fortified town in
the Middle Ages, and in the XVI century it was
politically affiliated to Venice. Lunch based on
typical products in a local Masseria. Continue
to Ostuni, the “white city”. Explore the city
famous for its whitewashed houses glittering
in the sun. Here you can walk along winding
alleyways that lead to aristocratic homes,
ancient fortified walls and finally to Ostuni’s
magnificent cathedral. Back to your hotel,
dinner and overnight. Meals: B - L - D
Day 4: Matera - Policoro - Matera
Breakfast at the hotel and continue to Matera,
voted European Capital of Culture for 2019.
Guided walking tour through Matera’s Sassi
area and its city center, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, visiting Casa Grotta, Chiesa
di Santa Lucia delle Malve, Saint Chiara and
Saint Francesco d’Assisi and the Roman
Cathedral. The Sassi represent a unique
urban settlement in the harsh territorial area of
Murge (Apulia region). The stunning scenario
of Matera has been the set for many famous
movies, national and international, including
the spectacular “The Passion of the Christ”
by Mel Gibson. Lunch on your own. Drive to
Policoro, a picturesque beach resort just 2
miles from the Ioniana Sea also famous for
its Archeological Park that contains the ruins
of the ancient Greek colonies of Siris and
Herakleia. Visit of the Park and the continue
to Maratea. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: B - D
Day 5: Pizzo - Tropea - Reggio Calabria
- Taormina
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we will
be driving through Calabria and stop first in
Pizzo, a fishing village and seaside resort
overlooking the sea, famous for its local
ice cream Tartufo DOP and spaghetti with
squid. Tasting of Tartufo ice cream. Continue
to Tropea a seaside resort nationally and
internationally known for its impressive
scenery. From its Marina you can easily
reach the Aeolian islands. This stretch
of the coastline on the Tyrrenian Sea is
called “Costa Bella” and “Costa degli Dei”
– Beautiful coast and God’s Coast. Bella
because of its beautiful landscape and God’s
coast because it evokes Greek Mythology.
• Castel del Monte, the world famous castle and its mysteries
• The ancient Sassi di Matera cave dwellings
• The spectacular God’s Coast of Calabria and the PGI
Tartufo Ice cream in Pizzo
• The Archeological Museum of Sirtide
• Noto, the most beautiful baroque city of Sicily
Itinerary
Featuring: Apulia – Matera – Calabria - Etna – Aeolian Islands

Some of the main sights you will spot are
the Norman cathedral, one of the most
interesting buildings in town. Lunch on your
own. Continue to Reggio Calabria where you
will cross the Strait of Messina and reach
Sicily. Dinner and overnight in Taormina area.
Meals: B - D
Day 6: Mount Etna - Taormina
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. This morning
is dedicated to the visit of Mount Etna, the
highest active Volcano in Europe. During the
tour you will explore by 4x4 Jeeps the less
known northern part and reach the altitude
of 9186 feet (warm clothes recommended).
Lunch at a local private farmhouse where you
will have the chance to taste authentic local
products and wine. Afternoon guided visit to
Taormina also known as the “Jewel of the
Ionic”. Visit to the Greek Theatre, one of the
most celebrated ruins in Sicily. Happy hour
and dinner in Castemola from where you will
enjoy the splendid view over Taormina and
the Golf of Giardini Naxos. Overnight at your
hotel. Meals: B - L - D
Day 7: Aeolian Islands - Lipari e Volcano
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning
departure to Milazzo and start of a full day
excursion to the Islands of Volcano & Lipari
(weather permitting), two must-see islands
of the stunning Unesco-listed Aeolian
Archipelago. Guided morning tour of Lipari,
then free time to shop in Lipari’s flower-filled
streets, stroll around the idyllic Old Town or
perhaps visit the Archeological Museum (on
your own). Free time. Board your boat to
reach the second island: Volcano. Unlike
Lipari that has three volcanoes, Volcano’s
star attraction are its mud baths. Perhaps
use your time on the island to relax at one
of the mud baths or take a dip in the warm
seas and simply bask on the beach. Return
by boat to Milazzo where to meet your motor
coach and return to Taormina area. Dinner
and overnight. Meals: B – D
Day 8: Siracusa
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion to
Siracusa, a magnificent example of Magna
Grecia culture and art and birthplace of
Archimedes. Visit to the City Center, Ortigia a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then continue
to Neapolis Archaeological Park, the Roman
Amphitheater and the “Ear of Dionysius”.
Lunch on your own. Following the tour return
to Taormina area. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: B
Day 9: Genoa
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion to
Noto e Marzamemi. Noto, is considered the
most beautiful baroque town of Sicily, and
rightly so. The Old Town is often compared
to a stage setting: the ensemble of palaces,
churches e squares and a view reaching
all the way to the sea will inspire your
imagination. After the walking tour, lunch in
a local restaurant. Continue to the fishing
town of Marzamemi. Soak up some free time
to explore at your leisure, checking out the
Old Town or the tonnara – the town’s famous
tuna production factory. You can also opt for
a relaxing swim in the sea or purchase fresh
Sicilian seafood. Return to Taormina. Dinner
and overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 10: Departure
Breafast at the hotel. Transfer from the hotel
to the airport. Meals: B
Alberobello
Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri or similar
Maratea
Locanda Monache or similar
Taormina Area
Hotel Eli Hotel or similar
Cefalù
Baia del Capitano or similar
may be applied.
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
• 10 meals (9 Breakfast, 3-course lunch in a typical Masseria with drinks
included , 3-course lunch in a farmhouse on Mt. Etna with drinks included, 9
• Excursion to Mt Etna by 4×4 jeep
• Full day boat excursion to the Aolian islands of Vulcano and Lipari
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Matera, Siracusa, Etna)
• Entrance fees at Castel del Monte (Trani), Neapolis Archeological Park Ortigia,
Valley of the Greek Theater (Taormina)
• Ferry for crossing the Strait of Messina
Not included:
Single
supplement
01/03/17 - 03/30/17
10/15/17 - 12/27/17
€1999 €1499 €1289
€299
03/31/17 - 06/01/17
09/24/17 - 10/14/17
€2219 €1709 €1479
06/02/17 - 08/03/17
08/27/17 - 09/23/17
€2339 €1839 €1599

VisusItaly&Beyond
Across the Italian Alps
Day 1: Venice
Arrival transfer from Venice airport to hotel.
Welcome drink. Welcome dinner and
overnight. Meals: D
Day 2: Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of
Venice to discover lesser-known Venice the
so called ‘Minor Venice’ with a fascinating
guided walk between St Mark’s Square
and the Rialto Bridge that will allow you to
admire the outside of majestic architectural
masterpieces generally not included in the
main tourist itineraries and some unique
structures that contribute to making Venice
a unique city. View the Golden Basilica of
San Marco, built over several centuries in
architecture and admire the exterior of the La
Fenice Theatre in Venice - the most important
opera house in Venice, destroyed and rebuilt
several times, which hosted the premieres
of the great Italian composers of the 19th
century. Then continue to Doge’s Palace,
official residence of the Venetian ruler to
discover the environments that have shaped
the history of the Republic of Venice: the
precious rooms of the Doge’s apartment; the
Institutional Chambers - where the political
and administrative life of the Republic of
Venice was decided. Lunch on your own. Free
afternoon for own discovery or shopping.
Overnight. Meals: M - D
Day 3: Verona - Bolzano - Ötzi the
Iceman
Buffet breakfast. This morning you will arrive
to Verona, the city of Romeo of Juliet where a
guided tour awaits. Sights you will enjoy are
the famous Piazza Bra with the Arena (Roman
Amphitheater) and of course the house of
the two unlucky lovers. After lunch on your
own, free time to stroll around the historical
center. We will board our motor coach and
travel north, direction Bolzano. The city of
Bolzano has two lifestyles, one Northern
European and the other more Mediterranean,
combine to make the perfect union, which
can be clearly seen in the historic and artistic
treasures of this city. For centuries, Bolzano
has been the privileged center of commercial
exchanges between Italy and Germany.
Today, the capital of Alto Adige/Suedtirol has
become a cosmopolitan city that knows how
to be lively, cheerful, modern and yet refined
all at the same time. Visit to the Archeological
Museum to view Ötzi, the Ice Man the famous
mummified corpse pulled from a glacier in
the Italian Alps about 20 years ago and to be
estimated 5300 years old. Dinner at a local
restaurant and overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 4: The Mighty Dolomites
Buffet breakfast. Walking tour of the old town,
passing by the inviting market square (Piazza
delle Erbe) heart of the city center, with its
famous permanent fruit and vegetable stalls
(closed on Saturday afternoon, Sunday and
public holidays). Continue the visit with the
Medieval Arcade (Portici) and view of the
Gothic Cathedral. You will enjoy getting
lost among its beautiful streets. Drive to
Lake Carezza, for a short photo stop. Tour
over the Sella range and experience a true
awe inspiring drive through the Pordoi and
Gardena Pass. Canazei, Corvara and Ortisei
are the most famous alpine villages we will
cross. Lunch in a local restaurant. In Ortisei
we stop at a wood carving workshop and
witness a wood carver in action. Wood
carvings from Val Gardena are world famous
and testimony of a century old tradition.
Return to the hotel. Overnight. Meals: B - D
Day 5: Innsbruck - Mittelwand
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure to
Innsbruck by train. We will travel on a scenic
journey that will take us over the Brenner Pass
and over the Europe Bridge, the tallest road
bridge in Europe. We will reach Innsbruck
where we will have a walking tour of the old
town. Highlights are the magnificent City
Tower, built in 1442 and later crowned by a
Baroque bulbous cupola, the Golden Roof
Palace, erected by Archduke Friedrich IV in
the early 15th century as the residence of the
Tyrolean sovereigns. Lunch on your own and
some free time. Continue to Mittenwald, a
charming Bavarian village famous of its fine
violins, violas, and other string instruments
• Tour of the hidden corners of Venice and Doge’s Palace
apartment rooms and chambers
• Dolomites: spectacular views, century old wood carving
tradition and disco music!
• Bavaria and its majestic castles: Neuschwanstein and
Linderhof
• Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and set of The Sound of
Music
• Fruehschoppen experience in Munich: Weisswurst,
Pretzel and Weissbier
Itinerary
Highlights
Featuring: Venice - Bolzano - Dolomites - Innsbruck -
Neuschwanstein - Salzburg - Munich

that are manufactured by skilled craftsmen.
The Geigenbaumuseum (Violin Museum) of
Mittenwald is home to a permanent exhibition
of locally made classical stringed instruments,
which have been produced in the town for
more than 300 years. Dinner and overnight in
Oberammergau area. Meals: B - D
Day 6: Oberammergau - Linderhof -
Neuschwanstein - Munich
Buffet breakfast. Visit Oberammergau,
the village famous for the Passion of the
Christ play also known for its Lueftl - fresco
paintings are the characteristic decorations
on houses in Alpine regions - woodcarvers,
and Christmas shops. Lunch and some free
time to explore on your own, and to shop for
great souvenirs. Our next stop is Linderhof,
built between 1870 and 1879, in an elaborate
rococo style recalling the Bourbon Kings and
where Ludwig actually lived for several years.
We tour inside the palace with a local castle
guide, and your have time to go for a stroll
in the formal gardens. Continue to the village
of Hohenschwangau. Visit King Ludwig II’s
Neuschwanstein Castle for an inside guided
tour with a local castle guide. Following the
tour continue to Munich. Bavarian dinner at a
local restaurant and overnight.
Meals: B - L - D
Day 7: Salzburg
Buffet breakfast. This morning we will drive
east along the Bavarian Alps to the baroque
city of Salzburg, this world famous city of
Mozart and Sound of Music. Upon arrival
join your guide for a walk through the old
town, since 1996 on the UNESCO World
Heritage List. See the Mirabell Gardens –
one of the settings for The Sound of Music,
Getreidegasse with Mozart’s Birthplace,
and the Cathedral. Enjoy plenty of free
time afterward for shopping, sightseeing,
maybe take the funicular up to Fortress
Hohensalzburg for fabulous views, or spend
time in one of the traditional Kaffeehaus and
try the famous Salzburger Nockerln or the
original Mozart Kuegeln (Mozart Balls by
Furst). Return to Munich. Overnight.
Meals: B
Day 8: Munich
Breakfast in the hotel. This morning join
your guide for a 2 hours walking tour of the
historical center of Munich where you will
have the chance to see historic landmarks
like the Old Town Hall, Frauenkirche and St
Peter’s Church and Munich Residenz (outside
visit). Peek inside the famous Hofbräuhaus
beer hall, Munich oldest beer hall founded
in 1589 by Willhelm V, Duke of Bavaria.
Visit the lively Viktualienmarkt food market,
Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz. During the tour
you can experience the German breakfast
or “Fruehschoppen”, Beer and Weisswurst.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. Meals: B
Day 9: Departure
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the
MUC airport. Meals: B
Venice
Bolzano
Hotel Scala or similar
Oberammergau
Hotel Boeld or similar
Munich
Hotel Munich Arabella Park or similar
may be applied.
Prices
Included features
• Welcome drink
• 8 nights in 4* centrally located hotels
• 14 meals (8 Breakfast, 2 3-course lunch with drinks included. 3 3-course
dinner in a local restaurant with drinks included, and 1 3-course dinner at
hotel drinks included)
• Wood carving workshop in Val Gardena followed by coffe and cake
• Bavarian Fruehschoppen experience in Munich (Weisswurst, Pretzel and
Weissbier)
• English speaking guide during guided tours (Venice, Bolzano, Salzburg,
Munich, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof)
• Skip the line entrance ticket to Doge’s Palace
• Entrance fees to the Archeological Museum (Bolzano), Neuschwanstein and
Linderhof Castles
Not included:
Single
supplement
01/07/17 - 03/15/17
11/01/17 - 12/20/17
€1799 €1399 €1199
€219
03/15/17 - 04/30/17
10/01/17 - 10/31/17
€2009 €1599 €1399
04/30/17 - 06/30/17
08/30/17 - 09/30/17
€2139 €1689 €1499

VisusItaly&Beyond
The Far East Border
Day 1: Venice
Arrival transfer from airport to hotel. Welcome
drink. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant
and overnight. Meals: D
Day 2: Venice and the Lagon Islands
architecture. Admire the Canal Grande, Rialto
Bridge and Bridge of Sights, created at the
beginning of the 17th century to serve as a
link between prisons. Then continue to Doge’s
Palace, official residence of the Venetian
ruler. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon
your tour will continue exploring the beauty
of the Venice Lagoon, visiting Murano, the
city famous for its glass production, and the
colorful city of Burano where you will have the
chance to attend to a lace making workshop
by an authentical Italian Nonna. Return by
private boat to your hotel. Overnight.
Meals: B
Day 3: Gorizia - Postojna - Ljubjana
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure to the
Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, located at the
border with Slovenia. Friuli is one of Italy’s
least touristy region, but nevertheless a great
destination for the discerning traveler looking
for art cities, deliciously wild landscapes and
the fascinating Slovenian-Croatian-Austrian
Italian cultural mash up. We will reach the
town of Gorizia, an oft-shifting border zone
throughout much of its history and scene
of some of the most bitter fights of WWI’s
eastern front, and most recently also an Iron
Curtain checkpoint. Walking tour. Lunch in
a local restaurant. We will cross the border
and arrive in Slovenia, where our next stop
will be at Postojna Caves, one of Slovenia’s
most notable natural sights. Tour of the
the caves by a small cave train. We then
continue to Predjama Castle, part of which is
pressed next to a 400 feet tall vertical cliff,
was originally home of the legendary outcast
knight Erasmus. Following the visit continue
to Ljubjana. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: B - D
Day 4: Bled Castle - Ginger Bread
Museum
Buffet breakfast. Morning walking tour of
Ljubjana. You will see all the major sights
in Ljubljana including the main square with
the Prešeren monument, Franciscan Church
and Three Bridges, Congress Square (Park
of the Star), the National University Library,
Križanke Monastery, the New Square, the
Cobbler’s Bridge, the Old Square, just to
name a few. Lunch on your own and free
time to own discovery. After lunch continue
to Lake Bled. Here we will a walk around the
lake and taste the ‘kremšnita’ vanilla-custard-
and-cream cake, one of the best known
Slovenian desserts. Boat ride to the Bled
Island and visit the museum at Bled Castle.
On the way back to Ljubljana, stop at the
• Lagoon cruise and lace making workshop in Burano with
a real Nonna
• Postojna Caves tour by small cave train
• Gingerbread Museum visit in medieval town of Radovlijca
• Visit to Lipica Stud Farm
• Epresso tasting in Trieste and Miramare Castle
Itinerary
Featuring: Venice and its Lagoon, Trieste, Slovenia, Croatia

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