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Escorted Tours from Milan 2012
Milan, Venice and Rome
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7days/6nights, Milan/Rome
2012 Depart: May07,21. Jun04,18. Jul02,16. Aug06,20. Sep10,24. Oct01,15
3* hotels: $1353 pp twin share (s/supp 411)
4* hotels: $1747 pp twin share (s/supp 494)
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| day 1 Milan |
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| Own arrangements to your hotel in Milan city centre. |
| day 2 Milan |
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| Guided city tour including the Duomo one of the largest gothic cathedral in the world and the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. Time at leisure or optional visit to Santa Maria Delle Grazie to view Leonardo da Vinci뭩 the Last Supper. Dinner at the hotel. |
| day 3 Verona-Lake Garda-Venice |
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| On our way to Venice we stop in Verona. Guided tour of the city is followed by lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon visit of enchanting Sirmione on Lake Garda. Evening arrival at your hotel in Venice and dinner at a typical restaurant. |
| day 4 Venice |
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| By private boat we cruise through the lagoon to Murano and visit an ancient glass blowing workshop. Return to St Mark뭩 Square, exterior visit of the splendid Cathedral, Doge뭩 Palace and view the Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon at leisure until dinner in the evening. |
| day 5 Montepulciano-Rome |
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| Travel south to Tuscany, panoramic drive through Val di Chiana. Visit Montepulciano, a medieval town rich with history and art where you will spend the afternoon leisurely exploring at your own pace. Evening arrival at your hotel in Rome. |
| day 6 Rome |
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| Early morning departure for your guided tour of the city which will include St Peter뭩 Basilica and the Square, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. Afternoon and evening at leisure. |
| day 7 Rome |
B
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| Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, deluxe coach, multilingual tour escort, breakfast daily, one lunch, three dinners. Hotels 4*: Milan-NH Touring, Venice-Carlton Gran Canal, Rome-Diana. Hotels 3*: Milan-Ibis, Mestre-Delfino, Rome-Garden.
Excluding: entrance fees
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8days/7nights, Milan/Rome
2012 Depart: May07,21. Jun04,18. Jul02,16. Aug06,20. Sep10,24. Oct01,15
3* hotels: $1484 pp twin share (s/supp 496)
4* hotels: $1878 pp twin share (s/supp 578)
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| day 1 Milan |
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| Own arrangements to your hotel in Milan city centre. |
| day 2 Milan |
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| Guided city tour including the Duomo one of the largest gothic cathedral in the world and the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. Time at leisure or optional visit to Santa Maria Delle Grazie to view Leonardo da Vinci뭩 the Last Supper. Dinner at the hotel. |
| day 3 Verona-Lake Garda-Venice |
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| On our way to Venice we stop in Verona. Guided tour of the city is followed by lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon visit of enchanting Sirmione on Lake Garda. Evening arrival at your hotel in Venice and dinner at a typical restaurant. |
| day 4 Venice |
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| By private boat we cruise through the lagoon to Murano and visit an ancient glass blowing workshop. Return to St Mark뭩 Square, exterior visit of the splendid Cathedral, Doge뭩 Palace and view the Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon at leisure until dinner in the evening. |
| day 5 Montepulciano-Rome |
B
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| Travel south to Tuscany, panoramic drive through Val di Chiana. Visit Montepulciano, a medieval town rich with history and art where you will spend the afternoon leisurely exploring at your own pace. Evening arrival at your hotel in Rome. |
| day 6 Rome |
B
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| Early morning departure for your guided tour of the city which will include St Peter뭩 Basilica and the Square, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. Afternoon and evening at leisure. |
| day 7 Rome |
B
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| Full day at leisure in Rome or join an optional tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. |
| day 8 Rome |
B
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| Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, deluxe coach, multilingual tour escort, breakfast daily, one lunch, three dinners. Hotels 4*: Milan-NH Touring, Venice-Carlton Gran Canal, Rome-Diana. Hotels 3*: Milan-Ibis, Mestre-Delfino, Rome-Garden.
Excluding: entrance fees
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Milan, Rome, Florence and Venice
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11days/10nights, Milan/Venice
2012 Depart: May07,21. Jun04,18. Jul02,16. Aug06,20. Sep10,24. Oct01,15
3* hotels: $2321 pp twin share (s/supp 692)
4* hotels: $2650 pp twin share (s/supp 729)
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| day 1 Milan |
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| Own arrangements to your hotel in Milan city centre. |
| day 2 Milan |
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| Guided city tour including the Duomo one of the largest gothic cathedral in the world and the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. Time at leisure or optional visit to Santa Maria Delle Grazie to view Leonardo da Vinci뭩 the Last Supper. Dinner at the hotel. |
| day 3 Verona-Lake Garda-Venice |
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| On our way to Venice we stop in Verona. Guided tour of the city is followed by lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon visit of enchanting Sirmione on Lake Garda. Evening arrival at your hotel in Venice and dinner at a typical restaurant. |
| day 4 Venice |
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| By private boat we cruise through the lagoon to Murano and visit an ancient glass blowing workshop. Return to St Mark뭩 Square, exterior visit of the splendid Cathedral, Doge뭩 Palace and view the Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon at leisure until dinner in the evening. |
| day 5 Montepulciano-Rome |
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| Travel south to Tuscany, panoramic drive through Val di Chiana. Visit Montepulciano, a medieval town rich with history and art where you will spend the afternoon leisurely exploring at your own pace. Evening arrival at your hotel in Rome. |
| day 6 Rome |
B
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| Early morning departure for your guided tour of the city which will include St Peter뭩 Basilica and the Square, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. Afternoon and evening at leisure. |
| day 7 Rome |
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| Full day at leisure in Rome or join an optional tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. |
| day 8 Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence |
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| Departure from Rome. Free time in medieval Assisi perched on top of Mt Subasio, visit the Basilica of St Francis. Continue to the walled city of Siena with its Piazza del Campo. Dinner on arrival in Florence. |
| day 9 Florence |
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| Your guided tour of the historical centre of Florence includes the Duomo, the bronze doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio. Afternoon at leisure or optional tour to Pisa. Dinner at your hotel. |
| day 10 Bologna-Padova-Venice |
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| Morning departure. Walking tour of Bologna, view magnificent arcades, the Basilica, royal palaces and interesting squares. Visit the Basilica of St Anthony on arrival in Padova. Then to your hotel in Venice in time for dinner. |
| day 11 Venice |
B
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| Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. |
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Inclusions: 3
twin share, deluxe coach, multilingual tour escort, breakfast daily, one lunch, six dinners. Hotels 4*: Milan-NH Touring, Venice-Carlton Gran Canal, Rome-Diana, Florence-Mediterraneo, Venice-Carlton Grand Canal. Hotels 3*: Milan-Ibis, Mestre-Delfino, Rome-Garden, Florence/Raffaello, Mestre/Delfino.
Excluding: entrance fees.
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The Five Lakes and Gardens of North Italy
English only spoken
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6days/5nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: May 13,19. Jun 03,09,15. Sep 14,23.
Cost: $1785 pp twin share (s/supp 260)
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| day 1 Milan-Sirmione-Gardone Riviera |
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| Your tour escort will welcome you at the departure point in Milan. Travel to Lake Garda, visit the Roman ruins in Sirmione and time at leisure. Boat trip to Gardone Riviera, at leisure on arrival. Dinner at your hotel. |
| day 2 L Iseo-L Maggiore-Baveno |
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| Morning departure for Lake Iseo. Enjoy a boat trip to the three islands including the large island Monte Isola and time at leisure. Afternoon visit to a local wine cellar and taste the famous Franciacorta wines with snacks. Then on to your hotel on Lake Maggiore and dinner. |
| day 3 Lake Maggiore-Borromean Islands |
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| Morning boat crossings to the Borromean Islands: Isola Bella with the summer palace and terraced garden. Isola Madre the largest of the three renowned for its English style gardens and the villa hosting 16C -19C Italian masterpieces. Then to fishing village at Isola dei Pescatori, where we lunch at a typical restaurant. Dinner at your hotel. |
| day 4 Lake Orta-L Como-Cadenabbia |
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| On our full day tour we visit the gardens at Villa Taranto in Pallanza, a true explosion of colours and scents. Then to Lake Orta, the novelist Honor� de Balzac, described it as 밶 grey pearl in a green jewel-box". Travel by boat for an independent visit of the quaint and characteristic Island of San Giulio. Afternoon departure for Tremezzo on Lake Como. Dinner at your hotel. |
| day 5 Lake Como-Bellagio |
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| Boat crossing to Lenno, visit Villa del Balbianello set on a wooded promontory once a Franciscan Monastery with a church and belltower, renowned for its gardens and the unusual collection of artefacts. Boat trip to Bellagio and at leisure to explore this quaint village. Return to Tremezzo by boat and visit Villa Carlotta its classic art collections and gardens. |
| day 6 Lake Como-Milan |
B
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| Your Northern Lakes experience comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to Milan Central Station. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast and dinner daily, one lunch with wine, fully escorted, English only spoken, local tour guides, deluxe coach, entrance fees to sites on tour, boat trips, service charges and taxes. Hotels: L Garda-Du Lac, L Maggiore-Zacchera Hotels, L Como-Bazzoni et du Lac.
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8days/7nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart Sat: Apr-Oct
Cost: $1957 per person twin share (s/supp 443)
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| day 1 Milan-Rome |
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Meet your guide at the designated point and by deluxe coach travel through the beautiful scenery of Emilia Romagna and Tuscany to your hotel in Rome. At leisure on arrival.
NB: it is possible to join the tour in Rome on Saturday. You can also end the tour in Milan or return to Rome.
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| day 2 Rome |
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| In the morning join your tour guide and tour Monumental Rome, including the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and St Peter� s Basilica, afternoon at leisure or join an optional tours. |
| day 3 Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence |
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| Departure for Assisi, the mystic walled town of Saint Francis perched on a mountain top. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. We continue to Siena a medieval city renowned for the Palio races. Evening arrival in Florence in time for dinner at your hotel. |
| day 4 Florence |
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| On your guided tour visit Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto뭩 Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the original David by Michelangelo, and the 13C Church of Santa Croce with Cimabue뭩 Crucifix. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional tour. |
| day 5 Florence-Padova-Venice |
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| Visit St Anthony뭩 Church on our way to Venice. On arrival in Venice join your tour guide for a walking tour, view Piazza St Marco, the Basilica, the Doge뭩 Palace (external), the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner at your hotel. |
| day 6 Venice |
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| Morning boat excursion to Murano and visit a glass workshop, afternoon at leisure. Dinner at your hotel. |
| day 7 Venice-Verona-Sirmione-Lake Como |
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| Morning departure from Venice. Enjoy free time in Verona. Continue for a leisurely stop in Sirmione set on the promontory on Lake Garda. In the afternoon continue to your hotel in Como and dinner on arrival. |
| day 8 Como-Milan or Rome |
B
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| Departure for Milan. On arrival panoramic of the city ending the tour at Central Station. Possibility to return to Rome 밊ree Transfer�. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, deluxe coach, breakfast daily, five dinners, multilingual escort, local tour guides (English, Spanish, French), entrance fees, service charges, taxes, audio system on board. Hotels: Rome-Executive, Florence-Rivoli, Venice-Continental, Como-Imperiale (or similar)
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Medieval Cities and the Lakes
SMALL
GROUP TOUR
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4days/3nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Jan20. Feb17. Mar16. Apr06,20. May04,18. Jun01,15,29. Jul03,27. Aug24. Sep07,21. Oct05,19. Nov 02,30.
Cost: $1214 per person twin share (s/supp 161)
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| day 1 Milan-Stresa-Lugano-Como |
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| Travel to Stresa. Boat trip to the Borromean Islands: visit Isola dei Pescatori a characteristic fishing village, then continue to Isola Bella, optional visit of the Palace with its magnificent gardens. Panoramic tour of the Lake as we drive to Lugano on the Swiss border. The day ends at our hotel in Como. |
| day 2 Bellagio-Varenna-Bergamo-Brescia |
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| Morning visit of Como historical centre. Boat trip to picturesque Bellagio at the tip of the peninsula. Continue by boat to visit Varenna. Time at leisure then travel to Bergamo and walking tour of the historical centre. Evening arrival at your hotel in Brescia. |
| day 3 Brescia-Sirmione-Riva-Verona |
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| Breakfast and departure for Lake Garda. Panoramic of the splendid West Coast surrounded by the Dolomites. Boat tour to the promontory at Sirmione, view the castle and time at leisure. Travel north, tour the historic centre of Riva del Garda. Evening arrival at your hotel in Verona. |
| day 4 Verona-Milan |
B
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| In the morning leisurely explore the charming city of Verona. Your tour comes to an end on arrival in Milan. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast daily, tour escort, deluxe coach, boat trips as per itinerary. Small group tour. Hotels: Como-Albergo le Due Corti, Brescia-NH Brescia, Verona-Mastino. Excluding: entrance fees.
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The Cote Azur
SMALL GROUP TOUR
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4days/3nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Feb10. Jun11. Sep03. Dec21.
Cost: $1187 per person twin share (s/supp 168)
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| day 1 Milan-Sanremo-Montecarlo-Nice |
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| Travel to Sanremo, renowned for the cultivation of flowers and Music Festival. Continue to Monaco dominated by the Grimaldi Palace, stroll through the narrow streets and visit the Cathedral. Then along the panoramic drive to your hotel in Nice. |
| day 2 St Raphael-St Tropez-Esterel |
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| Full day touring the French Riviera, including St Raphael and St Tropez. Drive through the Esterel Coast, known as the Corniche d뭀r. Back to your hotel in Nice. |
| day 3 St Paul de Vence-Grasse-Cannes |
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| Visit the medieval village of St Paul de Vence, a favourite venue for many famous artists. Then to the historical centre of Grasse, renowned for the production of perfumes. Travel to Cannes, a beach resort and venue for many cultural events. Evening return to your hotel. |
| day 4 Nice-Milan |
B
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| Morning at leisure in Nice. Our tour comes to an end upon your evening arrival in Milan. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast daily, multilingual tour escort, deluxe coach. Small group tour. Hotel: Nice-Mercure Grimaldi. Excluding: entrance fees.
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Northern Lakes & the Dolomites
SMALL
GROUP TOUR
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7days/6 nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Apr20. May18. Jun01,29. Jul13. Sep07. Oct05.
Cost: $2103 pp twin share (s/supp 207)
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| day 1 Milan-Stresa-Lugano-Como |
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| Travel to Stresa. Boat trip to the Borromean Islands: Visit Isola dei Pescatori a characteristic fishing village. Then to Isola Bella, optional visit of the Palace with its magnificent gardens. Panoramic tour of the Lake as we drive to Lugano on the Swiss border. The day ends at our hotel in Como. |
| day 2 Bellagio-Varenna-Bergamo |
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| Morning tour of Como historical centre. Boat trip to picturesque Bellagio at the tip of the peninsula. Boat trip to visit Varenna and time at leisure. We continue for walking tour of the historical centre of Bergamo. Evening arrival at your hotel in Brescia. |
| day 3 Sirmione-Riva-Verona |
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| Panoramic of the splendid West Coast surrounded by the Dolomites leading to Lake Garda. Boat trip to the promontory at Sirmione and at leisure to view the castle. North to visit the historic centre of Riva del Garda. Evening arrival at your hotel in Verona. |
| day 4 Verona-Cortina |
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| Guided visit of Verona, the famous Arena and Juliet뭩 balcony. On to Cortina d묨mpezzo the resort town also renowned for the traditional crafted woodwork. End the day at your hotel in Cortina. |
| day 5 Mountain Lakes-Cortina |
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| Full day excursion to beautiful mountain lakes, including Lake Misurina, Lake Braies, it has an intensive blue with a unique shimmer. Visit the typical Valleys of Val Pusteria and Val Badia. Remainder of day is at leisure in Cortina. |
| day 6 Cortina-Bolzano |
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| Admire the magnificent views as we travel through several Dolomite Passes ending at the resort town of Canazei. Leisurely afternoon on Lake Carezza and the lovely surroundings. Your day ends at your hotel in Bolzano. |
| day 7 Bolzano-Milano |
B
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| Trento-Madonna di Campiglio-Passo del Tonale
Visit the historical centre of Trento, we continue our travels around the Dolomites of Trentino, with Mal� and Madonna di Campiglio a resort in the Alps. Then to Ponte di Legno (Wooden Bridge) another well known resort. Your tour will end when we reach Milan in the evening.
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast daily, multilingual tour escort, deluxe coach. Small group tour. Hotels: Como-Albergo le due Corti, Brescia-NH Brescia, Verona-Mastino, Cortina d묨mpezzo-Villa Neve, Bolzano-Alpi.
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Lakes, the Veneto and Friuli
SMALL
GROUP TOUR
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7days/6 nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Jun18. Jul27. Aug24.
Cost: $2332 per person twin share (s/supp 330)
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| day 1 Milan-Stresa-Lugano-Como |
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| Early departure from Milan, travel to Stresa. Boat trip to the Borromean Islands: visit Isola dei Pescatori a characteristic fishing village, then continue to Isola Bella, optional visit of the Palace with its magnificent gardens. Panoramic tour of the Lake as we travel to Lugano on the Swiss border. The day ends at your hotel in Como. |
| day 2 Bellagio-Varenna-Bergamo |
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| Visit the historical centre of Como. Boat trip to picturesque Bellagio at the tip of the peninsula. Continue by boat to visit Varenna. Time at leisure then travel to Bergamo and walking tour of the historical centre. Evening arrival at your hotel in Brescia. |
| day 3 Brescia-Sirmione-Riva |
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| Depart for Lake Garda. Panoramic of the splendid West Coast surrounded by the Dolomites. Boat tour to the promontory at Sirmione, view the castle and time at leisure. Travel north, tour the historic centre of Riva del Garda. Evening arrival at your hotel in Verona. |
| day 4 Verona-Padova |
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| Visit famous Verona historical city centre. In the afternoon travel to Padova known worldwide due to Portuguese Fernando Martim, renowned as the venerated Saint Anthony of Padova. Visit the city. |
| day 5 Padova-Brenta |
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| Breakfast. Early boarding on the boat and navigation on the old route of the merchants. Arrival in Stra, small town that houses Villa Pisani, a modern art museum. Visit. Then travel to Dolo and time at leisure. Explore the villages as far as Mira and stop to visit Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari (optional). End the tour in Malcontenta then return to your hotel in Padova. |
| day 6 Padova-Trieste-Padova |
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| Breakfast. Departure to Trieste and visit of the most important places of the town. Free time for independent lunch and then time to visit the city centre. Back to Padova. |
| day 7 Vicenza-Valpolicella-Milan |
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| Breakfast. In the morning, time dedicated to enjoy the city of Vicenza, internationally known as the town of the master architect Andrea Palladio. Then departure to the so called Valpolicella and stop to visit a typical wine cellar. Next arrival to Fumane with time at leisure before departure to Milan. End of our services. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast daily, multilingual tour escort, deluxe coach, boat trips as per itinerary. Small group tour. Hotels: Como-Albergo le due Corti, Brescia-NH Brescia, Verona-Mastino, Padua-Plaza (or similar).
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Genova, Tigullio and Cinque Terre
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GROUP TOUR
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4days/3nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Jan27. Feb24. Mar23. Apr09,27. May07,25. Jun08,22. Jul06,20. Aug03,17,31. Sep14,24. Oct12,22. Nov09. Dec07.
Cost: $1156 per person twin share (s/supp 170)
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| day 1 Milan-Genova |
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| Early departure for Genoa. Visit the ancient Port, the Aquarium (optional). Panoramic of the historic centre and check in at the hotel. |
| day 2 Genova-Sanremo-Genova |
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| Excursion to Sanremo, renowned for the cultivation of flowers and the annual Italian Music Festival. Travel through characteristic villages on your return to Genova. |
| day 3 Portovenere-Cinque Terre-Genova |
B
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| Depart for Portovenere view the beautiful Gulf with the Palmaria Islands. Boat trip to the Cinque Terre, (or coach if bad weather). Time at leisure to explore the area. Afternoon return to your hotel in Genova. |
| day 4 Camogli-Portofino-SML-Milan |
B
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| Depart for the quaint town of Camogli, then to picturesque Portofino and its surroundings before continuing to Santa Margherita Ligure. Your tour comes to an end upon your evening return to Milan. |
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Inclusions:
twin share at the Hotel Moderno Verdi, Genova, breakfast daily, multilingual tour escort, deluxe coach, boat crossing. Small group tour.
NB: for the Nautical Fair (Oct) the hotel will be on the east Riviera Rapallo or Santa Margherita Ligure. Notes: from Nov-Mar ferry services are not operating, therefore travel in Cinque Terre will be panoramic road and train.
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Veneto and Friuli
SMALL
GROUP TOUR
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4days/3 nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Jan12. Mar02. Jun18. Jul30. Aug27. Nov23.
Cost: $1397 per person twin share (s/supp 187)
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| day 1 Milan-Verona-Padova |
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| Visit Verona historical city centre then continue to Padova renowned for Saint Anthony, originally from Portugal and knows as Fernando Martim. |
| day 2 Padova-Brenta |
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| Boat trip along the Brenta River travelling along the old route of the merchants. Arrival in Stra and visit Villa Pisani, now a contemporary art gallery. Time at leisure in Dolo. Explore the villages as far as Mira and stop to visit Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari (optional). End the tour in Malcontenta then return to your hotel in Padova. |
| day 3 Padova-Trieste-Padova |
B
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| Excursion to Trieste and visit of the most important places of the town. At leisure to explore the city centre. Afternoon return to your hotel in Padova. |
| day 4 Padova-Vicenza-Soave-Milan |
B
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| Walking tour of historical centere of Vicenza, hometown of the renowned architect Andrea Palladio. Then depart to Soave, a walled village with a beautiful castle built by the family Scala. Travel through the panoramic Alpine Valley, famous for the production of cherries and the famous white wine Soave. Your tour comes to an end on arrival in Milan. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast daily, multilingual tour escort, deluxe coach, boat trips as per itinerary, local taxes. Small group tour. Hotels: Padua-Plaza (or similar).
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The Best of the Dolomites
SMALL
GROUP TOUR
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4days/3nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Apr23. May21. Jun04. Jul02,16. Sep10. Oct08.
Cost: $1117 per person twin share (s/supp 89)
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| day 1 Milan-Verona-Cortina d묨mpezzo |
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| On arrival in Verona, visit Piazza delle Erbe, Torre Lamberti, the City Hall and the Tribunal. Travel through the wonderful valleys of the Dolomites to your hotel in Cortina d묨mpezzo. |
| day 2 Lakes-Valleys-Cortina |
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| Our day뭩 excursion includes Lake Misurina, the Three Peaks of Lavaredo (loved by mountaineers). Admire the shining blue waters of Lake Braies considered as unique. Visit the most typical valleys of the region Val Pusteria and Val Badia. At leisure upon our return to Cortina. |
| day 3 Dolomites-Lakes-Bolzano |
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| Travel through the most famous Dolomite Passes, such as: Passo Falzarego the basin that surrounds Cortina. Great views from Val di Fassa and Val Gardena, (option to continue up to Sassolungo). On to the magnificent views around Canazei. Visit Lake Carezza, close to Passo Costalunga ending in Bolzano where we visit the Cathedral and Via dei Portici. |
| day 4 Bolzano-Trento-Milan |
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| Morning departure for Trento dominated by the Castle Buon Consiglio. Travel to the Trentino side of the Dolomites, which include the renowned Madonna di Campiglio. Time at leisure before returning to Milan where your tour will end. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast daily, deluxe coach, multilingual tour escort, local taxes. Small group tour. Hotels: Cortina d묨mpezzo-Villa Neve, Bolzano-Alpi.
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Turin and Piedmont
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GROUP TOUR
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4days/3nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Mar02. May28. Jun25. Jul23. Aug20. Oct15. Nov16.
Cost: $1246 per person twin share (s/supp 209)
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| day 1 Milan-Shopping-Turin |
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| Explore 180 stores at the designer outlet in Serravalle on our way to Turin. Cross the North of Monferrato with a short stop at the hilltop village of Moncalvo surrounded by vineyards. Visit the Monastery a WHS in Crea. |
| day 2 Turin |
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| Your guided tour includes the Savoy Route, Royal Palace in Venaria, Superga and the Basilica. Continue to Piazza Castello, Palazzo Madama, Old Roman Gate, the Art Museum, the Royal Palace and the Mole Antonelliana, housing the National Film Museum. Visit the Cathedral, hosting the Holy Shroud, then at leisure in Piazza San Carlo. |
| day 3 Langhe-Asti-Turin |
B
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| Visit the quaint village La Morra, at a wine cellar taste the regional wines. Continue through the vineyards to Grinzane Cavour and on to Alba, visit the Cathedral and City Hall. Continue to Asti, renowned for wines and Spumante. Visit the St Maria Assunta Cathedral, Piazza Roma, the Red Tower, the baroque palaces and the medieval towers. |
| day 4 Aosta-Courmayeur-Milan |
B
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| Today we explore the Fenis Region and visit the Challant family Castle. Stroll in the historical centre of Aosta then on to Courmayeur at the foot of Mt Blanc. Our tour will come to an end with our arrival in Milan. |
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Inclusions:
twin share at the Jolly Hotel Ambasciatori, Turin, breakfast daily, deluxe coach, wine tasting, English speaking driver, tour escort. Small group tour.
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Riviera and Piedmont
SMALL
GROUP TOUR
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7days/6nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: May25. Jun22. Jul20. Aug17. Oct12.
Cost: $2308 per person twin share (s/supp 419)
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| day 1 Milan-Genova |
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| Meet at the departure point in Milan and travel to Genova, visit the historical centre on arrival. Optional visit to the Aquarium. Continue to your hotel and at leisure. |
| day 2 Genova-Sanremo-Genova |
B
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| Depart for Sanremo renowned for the production of flowers and Song Festival. At leisure after the visit of the town centre. Afternoon return to Genova along the panoramic tour as you view quaint characteristic villages. |
| day 3 Portovenere-Cinque Terre-Genova |
B
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| Depart for Portovenere, a fishing village near the Gulf of La Spezia. Boat trip to the Cinque Terre a WHS and time at leisure. Afternoon return to Portovenere and continue to your hotel in Genoa. |
| day 4 Camogli-Portofino-Serravalle-Turin |
B
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| Depart for the quaint town of Camogli, afterwards visit picturesque Portofino followed by Santa Margherita Ligure. Opportunity for a shopping spree at the McArthur Outlet in Serravalle with 180 stores. Evening arrival at your hotel in Turin. |
| day 5 Turin |
B
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| Full day touring the city of Turin. Including the Savoy Route, the Royal Palace, in Venaria, the greatest abode of the Royal Family, the Superga and the Basilica. Some time at leisure then continue the visit of the historical centre and its monuments. |
| day 6 Langhe-Asti-Turin |
B
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| Excursion to the quaint medieval village La Morra, visit a wine cellar and taste the regional wines. Travel among hills and vineyards to Grinzane Cavour and on to Alba, visit of the Cathedral, the old town centre and the City Hall. Continue to Asti, renowned for the wines and Spumante. We visit St Maria Assunta Cathedral, Piazza Roma, the Red Tower, the baroque palaces and the medieval towers. |
| day 7 Aosta-Courmayeur-Milan |
B
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| Departure for Fenis and visit the Challant family Castle. Leisurely walk in the historical centre of Aosta then on to Courmayeur at the foot of Mt Blanc. Our tour will come to an end with our arrival in Milan |
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast daily, deluxe coach, tour escort. Small group tour. Hotels: Turin-Jolly Ambasciatori, Genova-Moderno Verdi.
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Riviera and Tuscany
SMALL
GROUP TOUR
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7days/6nights, Milan/Genova
2012 Depart: Apr27. Jul06. Aug03. Sep14.
Cost: $2164 per person twin share (s/supp 286)
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| day 1 Milan-Genova |
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| Meet at the departure point in Milan and travel to Genova, visit the historical centre on arrival. Optional visit to the Aquarium. Continue to your hotel and at leisure. |
| day 2 Genova-Sanremo-Genova |
B
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| Depart for Sanremo renowned for the production of flowers and Song Festival. At leisure after the visit of the town centre. Afternoon return to Genova along the panoramic tour as you view quaint characteristic villages. |
| day 3 Portovenere-Cinque Terre-Genova |
B
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| Depart for Portovenere, a fishing village near the Gulf of La Spezia. Boat trip to the Cinque Terre a WHS and time at leisure. Afternoon return to Portovenere and continue to your hotel in Genoa. |
| day 4 Pisa-Volterra-Chianciano |
B
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| Depart for Tuscany. En route visit the historical centre of Pisa. In the afternoon continue for Volterra renowned for the manufacturing of alabaster. Evening arrival at your hotel in Chianciano. |
| day 5 Pienza-Montepulciano-Montalcino |
B
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| Depart for Pienza, a compulsory stop for lovers of art and good food. Continue to Montepulciano renowned for its production of the fine Nobile red wines. A tour of Montalcino will complete the day and evening return to your hotel. |
| day 6 San Gimignano-Siena |
B
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| Visit the fascinating medieval town of San Gimignano. Then continue to Siena with its splendid Palazzo and the celebrated Piazza del Campo, where the Palio horse race is held. Check in at your hotel in Siena. |
| day 7 Chianti-Lucca-Genova |
B
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| Travel along the wine route called la Strada del Chianti. Visit Castellina in Chianti, followed by Greve in Chianti. Depart for Lucca, another well preserved walled city. Your tour comes to an end with our arrival in Genova |
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Inclusions:
twin share, breakfast daily, deluxe coach, English tour escort, return boat trip. Small group tour. Hotels: Genova-Moderno Verdi, Chianciano-Grand Hotel, Siena-Italia.
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Northern Lakes and Riviera
SMALL
GROUP TOUR
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7days/6nights, Milan/Milan
2012 Depart: Apr 06. May04. Sep21. Oct19.
Cost: $2162 pp twin share (s/supp 328)
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| day 1 Milan-Stresa-Lugano-Como |
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| Early departure from Milan, travel to Stresa. Boat trip to the Borromean Islands visit Isola dei Pescatori a characteristic fishing village, then continue to Isola Bella, optional visit of the Palace with its magnificent gardens. Panoramic tour of the Lake as we travel to Lugano on the Swiss border. The day ends at our hotel in Como. |
| day 2 Bellagio-Varenna-Bergamo |
B
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| Visit Como historical centre. Boat trip to picturesque Bellagio at the tip of the peninsula. Continue by boat to visit Varenna with time at leisure. Depart for Bergamo and walking tour of the historical centre. Evening arrival at your hotel in Brescia. |
| day 3 Brescia-Sirmione-Riva-Verona |
B
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| Departure for Lake Garda. Panoramic of the splendid West Coast surrounded by the Dolomites. Boat trip to the promontory at Sirmione, view the castle and time at leisure. Travel north, tour the historic centre of Riva del Garda. Evening arrival at your hotel in Verona |
| day 4 Verona-Genova |
B
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| Visit Verona historical centre with its Colosseum called Arena and Juliet뭩 balcony. Visit the historical centre on arrival in Genova, optional visit of the Aquarium. |
| day 5 San Remo-Genova |
B
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| Travel to Sanremo known for the production of flowers and the Song Festival. Travel along the panoramic route and view characteristic villages on our way to the hotel in Genova. |
| day 6 Portovenere-Cinque Terre |
B
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| Depart for Portovenere, a fishermen뭩 village located at the end of the Gulf La Spezia. Boat trip to the Cinque Terre,a WHS. Time at leisure until your return by boat to Portovenere and then continue to Genova. |
| day 7 Camogli-Portofino-Milan |
B
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| Depart for the quaint town of Camogli, visit picturesque Portofino before continuing to Santa Margherita Ligure. Your tour comes to an end upon your evening return to Milan. |
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Inclusions:
twin share, deluxe coach, breakfast daily, English speaking tour escort, return boat trips. Small group tour. Hotels: Como-Albergo le due Corti, Brescia-NH Brescia, Verona-Mastino, Genova-Moderno Verdi.
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