Gadis italia - Group travel to Italy since 1985

Italia
2016 - 2017
Group travel
to Italy since 1985

Il viaggio è lo scopo
The journey is the aim
Already in its third decade, ours is a journey of
discovery of all that the immense legacy of Italy has to offer.
We have always loved Italy, rightfully so since it is “the most
beautiful country in the world”.
The Great Beauty of Italy can certainly be found in the celebrated
wonders everyone is familiar with, such as the Milan Cathedral,
Venice, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Imperial Forum in Rome,
the island of Capri, and Etna.
Yet, there are hidden treasures of all dimensions that enrich every
corner of the country.
That is precisely what our journey and our destination is about:
getting visitors more involved in the infinite number of discoveries
that make our country unique in all the world.
We guide you through nature, culture, good food, age-old skills,
or in other words, through a sea of emotions that only a trip to
Italy can deliver.
We work with passion and professionality, we’ve done so for over
30 years.
Claudio Scalambrin
Owner & Managing Director
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Index
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Aosta
Abruzzo
Liguria
Côte d’Azur
Piemonte
Lombardia
Trentino Alto Adige
Friuli
Venezia
Giulia
Veneto
Emilia Romagna
Toscana
Umbria
Marche
Lazio
Sardegna
Corsica
Molise
Puglia
Basilicata
Campania
Calabria
Sicilia
Sardegna & Corsica
Veronica
+39 0183 548 316
Rita
+39 0183 548 315
isole@gadis.it
Lazio
Graziano
+39 0183548611
roma@gadis.it
Sales
Vittoria
+39 0183548206
sales@gadis.it
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Emilia Romagna,
Toscana, Marche, Umbria
Monica
+39 0183 548 313
Roswitha
+39 0183 548 312
toscana@gadis.it
ia
Lombardia
Maria
+39 0183 548 510
Michela
+39 0183 548 511
nord@gadis.it
Trentino, Veneto,
Friuli Venezia Giulia,
Lago di Garda
Fabiola
+39 0183 548 201
Jolanda
+39 0183 548 205
toursud@gadis.it
Abruzzo, Molise, Campania
Puglia, Calabria & Sicilia,
Tour Italien
TTrTrenentititinono Alto
Lombardia, Lago Maggiore
Lucia
+39 0183 548 413
Noemi
+39 0183 548 412
lagomaggiore@gadis.it
Pi t
Piemonte,
Liguria & Côte d’Azur
Marta
+39 0183 548 202
Patrizia
+39 0183 548 208
riviera@gadis.it
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of your groups
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Piemonte
Programme details
• 4 Nights in B&B in a 4 Hotel in the
Alessandria area
• Large buffet breakfast with a wide selection
• 3 dinners at the hotel, based on a 3-course
menu
• 1 dinner in a rustic restaurant with tasting of
6 wines
• FulldayguidedtourtoAlbaandLangheregion
• Visit to a hazelnut plantation with a short
tasting session
• Visit to a nougat factory, whit sparkling wine
tasting
• Full day guided tour to Monferrato, Canelli,
tour of a distillery with a chance to taste
grappa
• Full day guided tour of Casale and visit to a
rice plantation
• Lunch at a rice plantation
Package price per person 5 days
from € 289
Day 1 Arrival and settling into hotel in the Alessan-
driaareafor4nights.Dinnerandovernightaccommoda-
tion. .
Day 2 Alba, Langhe
The first stop on this tour is the famous Langhe, the
extraordinary hillside landscape full of vineyards,
farms, castles and fortresses which makes for a truly
unforgettableexperience.Inthemorning,avisittoAlba,
the city of one hundred towers and the heart of truffle
territory. The afternoon will be spent discovering the
hazelnuts of Piedmont with a visit to a rural production
with its crops. Buffet tasting session with hazelnuts
and home-made cakes: "Nocciola IGP Tonda Gentile
delle Langhe". Roasted hazelnuts, hazelnuts covered
in chocolate (from October to March), hazelnut cakes
and biscuits produced locally. Dinner in the hotel and
overnight accommodation.
Day 3 After a large breakfast in the hotel we set
off to discover Monferrato, another vine-clad area of
Piedmont, to immerse ourselves in the tasty, striking
atmosphere of the Canelli wine cellar, also known as the
"Underground Cathedral" and taste the sparkling wine
made there using the traditional production method
from Piedmont.
Stop at a traditional distillery nearby with an opportu-
nity to taste grappa.
Dinner at a family restaurant in the countryside with
wine tasting. Return to the hotel and overnight accom-
modation.
Day 4 After a large breakfast in the hotel we leave
on a guided tour that takes us to Casale Monferrato
where we can admire the Cathedral, the monuments
from the Renaissance and one of the most beautiful
synagogues in Europe. We then continue until we reach
Desana, the rice centre of Piedmont. Visit to a rice field
with lunch. Excellent rice is grown in the farm, such as
Carnaroli,Baldo,VialoneNanoandBalilla.Afterthevisit,
an obligatory traditional Risotto is on the menu to keep
our appetites at bay. Dinner in the hotel and overnight
accommodation.
Day 5Departure for the return trip.
Cookery Course
featuring dishes
from Piedmont
Learn the most traditional recipes of cooks from
Piedmont in a triumph of taste garnished with
stories and fun. Followed by dinner with all the
participants and tasting of a large selection of
wines.
Castello Grinzane
Cavour
4-coursedinneraccompaniedbywineinthespec-
tacular Grinzane-Cavour castle in a truly princely
atmosphere.
Piedmont,
a classic evergreen!
Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto are only some of the names of the many important wines from Piedmont that
are well-known all over the world.
A refined tour on the trail of the work, passion and devotion hidden in every bottle of these precious wines. Hillsides
studded with vineyards provide the striking background for this tour, which takes us on a journey in pursuit of wine
and the many other delicious local products from the Langhe and Monferrato that you will not be able to resist tak-
ing home with you.
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Liguria
A journey to discover the many and fascinating aspects of the Italian Riviera
and the French Riviera, luxuriant gardens with lemon trees and aromatic
herbs, hills covered in olive tree groves. The famous focaccia of Pieve di Teco;
the scent of olive oil and the love of the inhabitants for their area.
Countryside and
culture of the Riviera
Programme details
• 4 nights HB a 4 hotel on the Riviera dei
Fiori
• Full day tour escort for "Villas and Gardens"
• Full day tour escort trip for "Hinterland of
flavours", the opportunity to buy typical
products in Pieve di Teco (possible at the
weekly market on Tuesdays)
• Visit to an olive-oil mill with a tasting of oil
and typical Ligurian products
• Full day tour escort for "Flowers and Spices"
• Visit to a garden centre, citrus greenhouses
and tasting of unusual marmalades
• Activity at the garden centre "How to prepare
aromatic salt"
• Entrance to the Hanbury Gardens
• Entrance to the Prince's Palace of Monaco
• Entrance to the Ephrussi-de-Rothschild Villa
and Gardens with an audio guide
•••••••
from € 239
Day 1 Arrival at the Italian Riviera, check into hotel,
dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 The hinterland of ﬂavours
Departure after breakfast for Val d'Arroscia in the di-
rection of Pieve di Teco: an old settlement with an en-
chanting Augustinian convent. Together with an expert
guide, you will discover the traditional bakeries where
thetypicalblackbreadofPievediTecoisbaked,together
with the famous "Focaccia" (weekly market every Tues-
day). You will move on to Albenga which, thanks to its
numeroustowers,haskeptitsmedievalcharm.Afterthe
visit, you will come to an olive-oil mill in the Albenga
area for a tasting involving typical Ligurian specialities.
Day 3 Flowers and spices
Departure after breakfast for Capo Mortola and a guid-
ed tour or the Hanbury Gardens. The gardens date back
to 1867 when Sir Thomas Hanbury designed this mas-
terpiece, with breath-taking views of the sea. You will
then visit the garden centre to get to know the typical
plants of Liguria.
Accompanied by an expert, you will visit the greenhous-
es there the lemon trees are grown and the visit will end
with a tasting of a very special, delicious bitter orange
marmalade. Lastly, there will be a short group activity.
Day 4 The villas
Breakfast in the hotel. The day will be devoted to dis-
covering the Principality of Monaco with a visit to the
ancient town and the royal residence built on the Rock
of Monaco. The visit to the palace is a journey back in
time through the centuries, from the Renaissance to the
Napoleonic era. The imposing spiral staircase leading to
thestateapartments,the16thcenturyfrescoesdecorat-
ing the rooms and the choir room enchant guests and
visitors alike.
Onwards in the early afternoon towards St. Jean Cap
Ferrat, to visit the Ephrussi-de-Rothschild Villa with
its seven hectares of enchanting gardens with an audio
guide. The park includes the French Garden, with musi-
cal fountains and a temple o love, the Spanish Garden,
the Florentine Garden, the Japanese Garden and the
Rose Garden, the favourite of Baroness Ephrussi.
Day 5Breakfastanddepartureforthereturnjourney.
Activity at the garden
centre
After having gathered Mediterranean aromatic
plants together, you will be able to create a paste
of mixed flavours using a pestle and mortar. As a
taste of the Mediterranean Sea to use in your fa-
vourite recipes!
Riviera of the Palms -
The Hellebore Gardens
Typical cottage garden (with gardens, vegetables
and fruit) surrounded by high stone walls, with a
well established collection of hellebores, started
44 years ago and containing more than 350 dif-
ferent types which provide a splendid show when
theyareinbloominthewinter.Anewexperience,
explainedbytheactualgrower(February-March).
Cap Ferrat - Villa
Ephrussie de Rotschild
In the splendour of the Cap Ferrat countryside, in
1905theBaronessBéatriceEphrussideRothschild
chose the Italian style palace to house her private
art collection (mosaics, Flemish tapestries, por-
celain and furniture), which contains more than
5000 pieces. From the magnificent gardens there
is a view of the house overlooking the sea and the
bays of Villefranche and Beaulieu.
Day 3
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Day 4

Breath-taking views, looking out onto a deep turquoise coloured sea. Villages
of fishermen and hamlets nestling, as if by magic, on steep hills with olive tree
groves, painstakingly cultivated on stone terraces. Liguria is a region that has
always held a fascination: for poets, writers and artists. Not only because of
the sublime beauty of its countryside, but also because of its authentic, rural
cuisine, with ancient and honest flavours.
A journey that must be sampled, from Ponente to Levante, taking in the wide
variety of cuisines, offered by this marvellous region.
Liguria - Tasting tour
Liguria
Programme details
• 3 Nights HB in a good 3 hotel in Diano
Marina - Alassio
• Welcome drink
• 3 nights HB in a good 3 hotel in Chiavari -
Moneglia
• Full day guided tour of Sanremo
and Dolceacqua
• Tasting of typical products and wine
• Full day guided tour of "Valle Impero",
Pieve di Teco and Cervo
• Visit to an olive-oil mill and oil tasting
• Pasta Party dinner price for 3 winnesr
drinks included
• Full day guided tour of Alassio and Albenga
• Visit to a coffee shop
• Stop for a cappuccino/espresso and croissant
• Full day guided tour of Rapallo, Portofino and
Sestri Levanteeistungen
• Pesto - preparation course
• Tasting of 3 wines from Liguria di Levante
with local salamis, frittata, focaccia and
other Ligurian specialities
• Full day guided tour of Manarola,
Riomaggiore and La Spezia
• Boat trip to Manarola, Riomaggiore, La Spezia
• Tasting of Recco focaccia and a glass of wine
• Stop at an outlet on the Riviera di Levante
from € 389
• Including bus transfer and assistance on ar-
rival and departure
• Including bus service for 5 days as outlined in
the programme
from € 569
Albenga - Espresso or
Cappuccino?
Excursion to an excellent coffee shop to get to
know how coffee is roasted and mixed to create
a real Italian espresso. The visit ends in an elegant
bar to sample a coffee or cappuccino with a fresh
brioche.
Sestri Levante - Pesto
preparation course
In a typical restaurant, armed with a pestle and
mortar, basil, olive oil, pine nuts and some other
family secrets, to produce the real Ligurian pesto.
Together with tasty antipasti all you need is an
aromatic local wine!
Day 4
Day 5
Arrival by bus
Arrival by plane

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Day 1 Arrival. Check into hotel on the Riviera di Po-
nente for 3 nights on half-board.
Day 2Sanremo and Dolceacqua
Departure after breakfast for Sanremo, rich with ex-
amples of the liberty style like historical hotels, villas
and the casino, also famous for its Russian church. Late
morning, on to Dolceacqua,an enchanting village go-
ing back to the 12th century with a visit to the village
and its narrow, picturesque streets. Following the vis-
its, plentiful refreshments accompanied by wines from
the Riviera di Ponente. Return to the hotel, dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 3 Valle Impero - Pieve di Teco - Cervo
Departure after breakfast heading towards the Imperia
hinterland, an area with many olive tree groves. Stop
at a working olive-oil mill to get to know the sublime
local oil and other products. Continuing with a visit to
Pieve di Teco, where the largest monastery of Liguria
di Ponente can be found. Stop at the "Da Elvira" restau-
rant, the winner of many awards, for a tasty lunch with
entertainment. On to Cervo in the afternoon, a fishing
village built on a rock in the sea, as pretty as a picture.
The Baroque church enjoys a breath-taking view over
the bays of Diano Marina.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 Alassio and Riviera di Levante
Departure after breakfast in the direction of Alassio, a
cultured place famous for its beaches and monuments
like the "Muretto", the symbol of the town. On to Al-
benga,tovisitaveryhighqualitycoffeeshopandhavea
coffee or a cappuccino and a tasty brioche.
Then on to a hotel on the Riviera di Levante in Chiavari-
Moneglia for 3 nights on half-board.
Day 5 Rapallo - Portoﬁno - Sestri Levante
Departure after breakfast for Sestri Levante, the pearl
of the Gulf of Tigullio nestling between the two famous
bays, the Baia delle Favole and the Baia del Silenzio.
During the visit to Sestri you can see how the famous
Ligurian pesto is prepared, together with a tasting of 3
local wines, vegetable fritters, focaccia and other deli-
cacies. On to Rapallo and a stroll along its enchanting
seafront promenade, where you will catch the boat to
Portofino from. After the visit, free time to discover the
beauty of one of the most enchanting and famous vil-
lages in the world.
Day 6 5 Terre, Manarola, Riomaggiore, La Spezia
Departure after breakfast for Cinque Terre, to visit an
area of great beauty with breath-taking contrasts.
Steep hills which appear to sink into the sea, covered in
vines in harsh land that has been painstakingly altered
by man.
Arrival by coach at Manarola, the most important wine-
producing village in Cinque Terre. After the visit, depar-
ture by boat for Riomaggiore, the picturesque village
withpastel-colouredhousesandrisesandfallsbetween
the marina and the village.
On to La Spezia, to taste the focaccia with cheese and
enjoy a glass of wine. On the way back, a stop at an out-
let where you can find excellent bargains on designer
clothing.
Day 7 Return.Breakfastanddepartureforthereturn
journey.
Liguria
Riviera di Levante
Focaccia di Recco
A simple recipe, best-quality flavours and the
jewelinthecrownofLiguriancuisine:flour,water,
salt, olive oil and fresh cheese are skilfully com-
binedtocreatethefamouscheesefocaccia,which
originally comes from Recco in Liguria. Together
with a good wine, success is guaranteed!
Day 6

Getaway break
to the Flower Riviera
Côte d’Azur
Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Nice and Cannes. Four of the most striking and enthralling tourist destinations on the French
Riviera, with breathtaking scenery that everyone dreams of seeing and photographing. A trip not to be missed, at a
price you cannot afford not to pay, staying in the charming Riviera of Flowers. The perfect way to celebrate a special
event, spoil a friend or loved one, or perhaps simply spoil yourself.
Programme details
• 3 nights HB in a good 3 hotel on the Riviera
of Flowers
• Buffet breakfast with large selection
• Welcome drink
• 1 typical dinner in restaurant (instead of din-
ner at the hotel)
• Full day guided tour Monaco and Monte-Carlo
• Visit to the Rose Garden Grace Kelly
• Visit to the famous perfume factory in Eze
Village
• Full day guided tour of Nice and Cannes
from € 109
Day 1Arrival and settling into hotel.
Day 2 Monaco - Monte-Carlo
After breakfast, departure for Monaco. Short stop at Eze
to visit a perfume factory on the way. Arrival in Monaco,
jewel of the French Riviera and visit to the ancient city,
wherethePrinceslive,withtheCathedralcontainingthe
tombs of the members of the Royal Family.
The tour continues in nearby Monte Carlo with its fa-
mous "Hotel de Paris" and the Casino, surrounded by
luxury cars, elegance and high society.
Visit to the rose garden in Fontvielle, dedicated to Prin-
cess Grace, where the "Grace Kelly" rose is grown.
Day 3 Nizza - Cannes
After breakfast, departure for Nice, famous for its es-
planade, known as the "Promenade des Anglais" and its
characteristic historical centre with its flower market.
ThetourcontinuesalongthecoastandarrivesinCannes,
the elegant city of the French Riviera, also well-known
for its film festival.
The Lerins islands, its striking bay with fine sand and
dream homes have made Cannes the most famous jet-
set destination in the world.
Day 4
Breakfast and departure for the return journey.
Monaco Grace Kelly,
Princess of roses
Created in honour of Princess Grace, the garden
contains 4,000 types of roses of 150 different spe-
cies, including the "Princesse de Monaco" rose
which was Grace Kelly's favourite. The garden has
been designed in the shape of a rose with nine
petals and a statue of the princess in the middle.
Côte d‘Azur - Carnival
of the Riviera 2016
Carnival in Nizza: „Blumenschlacht“, jeden Car-
nivalinNicewiththe"Battleoftheflowers":every
Saturday from 12 to 18 February 2016
Lemon festival in Mentone: parade and historical
procession with allegorical floats, every Saturday
from 13 February to 2 March 2016
FloatprocessioninSanremo:firstSundayinMarch
2016
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Programme details
• 2 Nights B&B in einem 4 Hotel in Milan
• Transfer Malpensa-Hotel in Milan, including a
panoramic tour of the city
• Assistant to help you on your arrival in the
airport and during the panoramic tour
• Full day guide for the tour of Milan
• Full day bus hire for the tour of Milan
• Admission to the Museum of ancient art in the
Sforzesco Castle
• Earphones for the tour of the Cathedral
• Admission to the Museum of Teatro alla Scala
• Transfer Hotel - Malpensa airport
from € 184
Day 1 Arrival at Milan airport, assistance, reception
andguidedtourofthecitybycoach.Transfertothehotel.
Day 2 After breakfast, meeting with local guide and
coach transfer into the centre to discover the city's most
important attractions. Visit to the Sforzesco Castle, one
of Milan's most famous monuments. In its halls visitors
can admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà
Rondanini and the frescoes by Leonardo da Vinci. The
tour continues on foot with a pleasant stroll towards
the Cathedral and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, as far
as Piazza della Scala, where a visit to the museum in the
theatre is scheduled. The last stop is the monumental
cemetery and later there will be free time for shopping
and individual tours.
Day 3 After breakfast, departure for the return jour-
ney.
In 2015 for the Universal Exposition the world's spotlights were focused on Mi-
lan, which has welcomed millions of visitors and became the beating heart of
culture and tourism, capturing the attention of people from all over the world.
Famous sources such as the Lonely Planet and the New York Times have rated
Milan as one of the top 5 destinations in the world. And this is a good enough
reason for finally visiting this city which is so charming and multi-faceted.
Milan, metropolis of Expo
Lombardia
Leonardo da Vinci
Don't miss the works of Leonardo da Vinci, dis-
covered only a short while ago in a hall of the
Sforzesco Castle.
V. Emanuele Gallery
A stroll through this famous gallery finely re-
stored in honour of Expo, with an obligatory stop
at the Camparino bar to sip an aperitif!
Day 2
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Programme details
• 4 Nights HB in a good 3 Hotel near Lake
Maggiore
• Full day guided tour of Centovalli
• Train through Centovalli from Locarno to
Domossola
• Visit to the factories producing typical Os-
solano products with tastings
• Full day guided tour of the Borromean Islands
and Stresa
• Boat trip to Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori &
Isola Madre
• Entrance to the Isola Bella and Isola Madre
Palaces and gardens
• Full day guided tour of Sacro Monte di Varallo
and Lago d'Orta
• Funivia Varallo
• Coffee break
from € 207
Day 1Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 Departure after breakfast with a guide for a
trip to Centovalli. The train departs from Domodossola,
passing through alluring scenery dominated by wood-
land, wild mountains, streams and waterfalls. Totally
immersed in nature, you have the opportunity of seeing
breath-takingviewsfromcloseby.Afterpassingthrough
the Vigezzo Valley, the Treno blu (tourist train) goes into
the Swiss part of Centovalli in the direction of Locarno.
On arrival in Locarno there is a visit of the town. Nestling
on the edge of the northernshores of LakeMaggiore, Lo-
carno is the warmest town in the whole of Switzerland.
ReturntoItalyandastopatafarmspecialisedinthepro-
duction of typical products where you will visit the arti-
san factories and the museum displaying old equipment
of the culinary art of Val d'Ossola. Followed by a tasting
of typical products including delicacies in small pots. Re-
turn to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 Departure after breakfast from Bevano, an
enjoyable visit to the Borromean Islands, real open air
museums. Isola Bella with the Borromean Palace, Isola
Madre with its luxuriant vegetation and Isola dei Pesca-
tori which, as its name suggests, is a popular destination
for day-trippers. The excursion concludes with a stop in
Stresa, which boasts some of the most beautiful lake-
side villas, and is the queen of Lake Maggiore situated
in a magnificent position under the green slopes of Mot-
tarone with a commanding view.
Day 4Departureafterbreakfastwithaguideforatrip
to Sacro Monte di Varallo, considered to be one of the
most important religious sites in Italy. On returning, a
pleasant stop at Lake Orta to enjoy a cappuccino or an
espresso.
Day 5Departure after breakfast.
Sacro Monte di Varallo
The visit to this religious monument is always a
source of great surprises. Next to the basilica are
45 shrines with frescoes decorated with over 800
life-size statues. On account of its historical and
artisticimportanceithasbeendeclaredaUNESCO
world heritage site
A leap into the past
If you go to Baveno in mid December, stop on
the Sunday and spend a few hours with its
inhabitants for "Un salto nel passato" (a leap into
the past), a very lively event devoted to the old
professions which livens up the whole town.
As the Michelin guide says "It's worth the trip"
A journey through nature, culture and history. Even for a short stay, Lake Maggiore offers a wide variety of emo-
tions of all kinds. From the unspoilt alpine valleys to the history-filled palaces, the stunning religious sites of the Sacri
Monti, not forgetting the Centovalli train journey, one of the most beautiful railway excursions through the Alps.
Lake Maggiore and Centovalli
Lago Maggiore
Day 4
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Veneto
Programme details
• 7 nights HB in a 4hotel in Bassano
• 6 full day Tour escorts
• Entry to Villa Barbaro di Maser
• Entry to the Grappa Museum
• Roundtrip train ticket Bassano-Venezia
• Roundtrip boat ride Stazione Venezia San
Lucia-Piazza San Marco
• Guided tour of Venice
• Lunch at an agritourism in Valpolicella with
paired wines for each course
• Guided tour of Verona
• Guided tour of Padua
• Half day boat trip on the Brenta River
• Entry to Villa Pisano di Stra
• Visit to a winery with a tasting of Prosecco
• Entry and guided tour of Villa la Rotonda
• Guided tour of Vicenza
from € 658
Day 1Arrival at the hotel, check-in, dinner, and over-
night stay.
Day 2 After breakfast, departure for a guided tour
of Villa Barbaro di Maser, one of Andrea Palladio's mas-
terpieces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, still at the
center of its thriving farm. From its historic wine cellars
come a number of highly esteemed wines. We continue
on to Asolo, one of the most evocative historic centers
in all of Italy. Encircled by the ancient walls that branch
out from the Rocca, a 12th century fort, every nook and
cranny of the city testifies to its thousand-year history.
During the guided tour and at the end we will visit Bas-
sano del Grappa (guided tour) and the Grappa Muse-
um.Attheendofthevisit,atasting.Returntothehotel,
dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 3AfterbreakfastwewalktotheBassanostation
to take the train to Venice, the gem of Italian tourism,
where churches, buildings, ancient bridges, monu-
ments, and piazzas all illustrate the artistic and cultural
vivacity that have marked and continue to mark the his-
tory of this city. Arrival in Venice, guided tour, and free
time. Return to Bassano by train and walk to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 After breakfast, departure by bus to Valpoli-
cella, an area rich in culture and culinary tradition, for
lunch at an agritourism (each course served with paired
wines). Afterwards we move on to Verona, where Ro-
man ruins, medieval remains, and Venetian and Austri-
an influences alternate with one another in the ancient
buildings, piazzas, and bridges and in the marvelous
churches, all to be explored. Guided tour. Return to the
hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 5 After breakfast, departure for Padua for a
guided tour. Many illustrious individuals have lived on
the streets of this city, attracted by the artistic master-
pieceswhichthecityhousesandbythelovelysurround-
ing area. Afterwards a boat trip on the Brenta River to
reach the Villa Palladiana for a guided tour. Return to
the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 6 After breakfast, departure for Treviso for a
guided tour. Piazza dei Signori, with its 13th century
building and elegant Loggia Dei Cavalieri, is the heart
of the city and a meeting spot of the city's residents. Its
two rivers, winding their way through the streets, lend
a unique charm to the historic center, encircled by the
ancient walls. The porticoed homes with their frescoed
facadesframethescene.Attheendofthetourwetravel
down the Strada del Prosecco all the way to a winery
for a visit and tasting. Return to the hotel, dinner, and
overnight stay.
Day 7 After breakfast, departure for the guided tour
of Villa La Rotonda. Its architecture is in harmony with
the landscape, qualifying and qualified by it, inserting
itself with its rigorously geometric framework, its ratio-
nal lines, and the simplicity of its forms in the wide and
gentle curves of the Venetian landscape, among hills,
plains, and rivers. Continuing on to Vicenza for a guided
tour.ThemarvelouscityofPalladiowithitsarchitectural
treasures,thelegacyofanoblepastthatnoteveryoneis
awareof.Returntothehotel,dinner,andovernightstay.
Day 8Breakfast and departure.
The best of the Veneto region in one unique trip. From Venice to Verona, following the roads of Proseco and the Ville
Venete. Revel in the pleasure of uniting the cultural and historical beauty of this region with the culinary delicacies of
the territory. An unforgettable tour which is always hugely successful.
Veneto, All in one
Po-Delta Lagune
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Programme details
• Tour escort for the entire trip
• 3 overnight stays in HB at a 3 hotel in
Bologna
• 4 overnight stays in HB at a 3 hotel in the
Reggio Emilia area
• Visit to a Mortadella laboratory with tasting
• Visit to a chocolate laboratory with tasting
• Artisan pasta making demonstration
• Lunch at a restaurant with beverage included
• Visit and tasting at an enoteca in Dozza
• Visit and tasting of Brisighella oil
• Visit and tasting of typical products at a
winery Colli Piacentini
• Tour of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello
• Visit and tasting at a vinegar distillery
• Lunch of tigelle, cured meats and Lambrusco
in the Modena area
• Visit and tasting at a distillery
• Visit and tasting of Reggiano Parmesan
• Visit and tasting at a winery in Parma
• Lunch of typical products with beverage
included in the Parma area
• Visit to a winery in the Parma area with a
tasting off Prosciutto di Parma
• Visit to the Culatello di Zibello curing cellars
• Lunch at a restaurant with beverage included
• Multimedia tour on Giuseppe Verdi
• Visit to a laboratory and tasting of Piacenza
coppa and pancetta
• Tasting lunch at a winery Colli di Parma
from € 652
• Bus hire during the stay as in the programme
from € 851
Day 1 Arrival in Bologna. Settling in at the hotel. Din-
ner and overnight stay.
Day 2 In the center of Bologna a visit to the labo-
ratory where IGP Mortadella is produced, the covered
market, and a historic chocolate shop. A pasta making
demonstration and a lunch of freshly prepared Bolog-
nese tortellini at a restaurant. In the afternoon a visit to
the Enoteca Regional in Dozza's historic center. Return to
Day 3Along the road to Ravenna, a stop near Faenza
to visit the olive grove of Brisighella DOP olive oil and a
visit to a winery which produces Romagna wines, with
lunch and a tasting of typical products like piadina with
Squacquerone cheese. In the afternoon a visit to Raven-
na's historic center with its mosaics. Return to the hotel,
dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 4Check-out and transportation to Parma. A stop
inMaranellototourtheFerrariMuseumandafterwards
a visit to a vinegar distillery which produces the Tradi-
tionalIGPBalsamicVinegarofModena,withalunchtime
tasting of tigelle and typical cured meats. In the after-
noon a visit to a distillery that produces artisan liqueurs.
Arrival at the hotel, check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 5 A visit to a cheese factory which produces
DOP Reggiano Parmesan, with a tasting of the famous
cheese. Shortly after a stop at Castello di Torrechiara
and its historic center, imbued with love and battles.
ThenavisittoawineryintheCollidiParmawithalunch-
time tasting of typical products and local salamis. In the
afternoon a visit to a prosciutto producer and a black pig
breeder, the pig used in the production of the Prosciutto
di Parma DOP. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 The morning is dedicated to visiting Parma's
historic center and the most interesting of its monu-
ments, like the pink marble Baptistery, the wooden
Teatro Farnese, and the Romanesque cathedral frescoed
by Correggio. Transportation to Bassa Parmense for a
visit to a Culatello di Zibello DOP curing cellar and lunch
atarestaurant.Intheafternoonavisittoafacilitywhich
produces Culatello di Zibello to learn the secrets of cur-
ing. Then a multimedia exhibit within the adjacent for-
mer home of Giuseppe Verdi. Dinner and overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day 7 Transportation to Piacenza. Visit to a facility
which produces Coppa Piacentina DOP and Pancetta Pia-
centina DOP. Visit to a winery in the Colli Piacentini with
a lunchtime tasting. Return to the hotel, dinner, and
overnight stay.
Day 8Departure.
All Aboard,
flavors of Emilia Romagna
Culinary tourism is a way of traveling that is attracting an ever growing number of food and wine aficionados seek-
ing authentic flavors and traditions. Emilia Romagna has some of the best which the world has to offer. Palo Alto's
Institute for the Future, a research center in California, has already conducted a study on Emilia Romagna's artisan
and industrial businesses so as to be able to introduce the world to the high quality of the region's culinary products.
You'll just have to try it to believe it.
Culatello di Zibello
The king of salamis, prepared from the best part
of the pig's thigh, ages in the fog of the Po. De-
clared a DOP product, its production is limited to
60,000 pieces per year as compared to the over 8
million of Prosciutto di Parma. Delicious but hard
to find.
Emilia Romagna
Day 6
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Programme details
• 7 nights in an excellent 3/4 B&B hotel in
Montecatini
• 5 dinners at the hotel
• Welcome reception with cocktails at the hotel,
• Tour escort for the entire trip
• Half day guided tour of Lucca
• Stop for Buccellato (traditional sweet) and
cappuccino
• Fish&Chips at the "Barchetta" in Viareggio
• Stop for gelato at the Gelateria di Piazza in
San Gimignano
• Tasting of 4 wines with saffron-based hors
d'oevres at the Fattoria Poggio Alloro
• Visit to the alabaster laboratory in Volterra
• Half day guided tour of Florence
• Servings of Ribollita and Pappa al Pomodoro
• Visit to an artisan chocolate factory with tast-
ings of chocolate and a glass of dessert wine
• Aperitif in Montecatini Alto with hors
d'oeuvres
• Visit to an oil mill with dinner and beverage
included
• Tasting of salamis at the Macelleria Falorni
with a glass of Chianti
• Half day guided tour of Siena, tasting of
Panforte and Ricciarelli with beverage at the
Pasticceria Nannini in Siena
• 5&5 with beverage in Livorno
• Half day guided tour of Pisa
• Tasting of artisan beer
from € 426
Day 1 Arrival at the hotel, welcome cocktail and pre-
sentation of the itinerary.
Day 2Buccellato,Fish&Chips(LuccaandViareggio)
DepartureinthemorningforLucca,meetthelocalguide.
In a typical town coffee bar, a tasting of Lucca's famous
sweet, the Bucellato. Free time in Lucca and departure
for Viareggio with its legendary seafront promenade. A
stop at "La Barchina", docked in a canal, and a tasting of
Fish&Chips (all extremely fresh) with beverage. Return
to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 3 Ice,saffronandwine(VolterraandSanGimignano)
Departure for San Gimignano with a stop for gelato by
Sergio Dondoli, the king of gelato! Then on to a farm
for a tasting of 4 types of wine with saffron-based hors
d'oeuvres. After which we continue on to Volterra for a
visit to an alabaster laboratory (alabaster is a stone ex-
tractedinthesurroundingareaandmasterfullysculpted
in artisan workshops). A mega-barbecue at an agritour-
ism near Volterra, beverage included. Return to the ho-
tel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 4 Ribollita and pappa al pomodoro (Florence)
Departure for Florence and a guided tour of the city.
Lunch at a small restaurant with servings of two tradi-
tional Florentine dishes: the Ribollita and Pappa al Po-
modoro. Both prepared with a base of bread, typical of
Medieval Florence - tomatoes obviously 15th century.
The rest of the day free. Return to the hotel, dinner, and
overnight stay.
Day 5 ChocolateAperitif (AglianaandMontecatini)
After breakfast, departure for a visit to a world famous
artisan chocolate factory. A tasting of different choco-
lates accompanied by a glass of dessert wine. Return to
Montecatini Terme. A cable car ride up to Montecatini
Alto for a spectacular view of the valley. In the evening
a visit to an oil mill for dinner with beverage included.
Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 6 CintaseneseandPanforte(ChiantiandSiena)
Departure for Greve in Chianti, stopping for a visit and
a tasting of 3 traditional salamis with a glass of Chianti
at the legendary Macelleria Falorni. Then departure for
Siena with a guided visit of the city and a stop at the fa-
mous Nannini pastry shop for a tasting of Panforte and
Ricciarelli, two of the city's traditional sweets. Return to
Day 7 5&5 and beer (Livorno and Pisa)
Departure from the hotel for Livorno, with a tasting of
5&5, a typical street food from Livorno consisting of a
sandwich stuffed with a hazelnut "pancake". Continuing
on to Pisa for a guided tour of the city, a true open air
museumbutalsoavibrantmoderncity.FreetimeinPisa
following a tasting of beers at an artisan pub. Return to
Day 8Check out and departure.
Toscana
Everything, truly everything that you want to taste of Tuscan cuisine, from tradition to innovation.
From street food
to gourmet cuisine
The Chocolate Valley
Over the years many high quality chocolate fac-
tories have popped up between Pisa and Prato. A
"sweet"stopatthevariousspotswhichoffertast-
ings to their visitors is a must, among which: De
Bondt in Pisa, Slitti in Monsummano Terme, and
Catinari in Agliana.
Day 5

Florence, my love!
Programme details
• 4 nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the centre of
Florence
• Half day guided tour of Florence
• Visit to an old pharmacy with explanations in
German
• Visit to the workshop of the "Commesso
Fiorentino“ with explanations in German
• Aperitif on the Brunelleschi terrace
• Entry to the Uffizi Gallery, pre-booked and
with a guided tour
• Tour escort during the gourmet tour: tastings
of the famous Tuscan soup, tomato soup,
chocolate dessert with artisan ice cream
from € 232
Day 1 Arrival at the 4  hotel in a central location.
Day 2 Today you will attend a classic tour to gain an
initial impression of the town, one of the richest in Eu-
rope in terms of art and culture. In the afternoon there
will be a visit to the "Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella",
the oldest in Europe, which has been open without a
break since the 13th century and has also gained fame
as a perfumery. Afterwards there will be a visit to the
"Commesso Fiorentino" workshop to see the craft of
decorative marble inlay. The evening will be rounded off
with a typical Italian aperitif on the Brunelleschi terrace
with a view of the entire city.
Day 3 The morning will be dedicated to a visit of the
world famous Uffizi Gallery which houses more than
1000 works of art from the period between the 13th and
18th centuries. Departure in the afternoon for a short
"Tour del Gusto", which abandons the typical tourist
routes to delight your senses with tastings of all sorts
of typical delicious products: a visit to a chocolate fac-
tory, with tastings of various types of chocolate, then in
a small restaurant, sampling the twin delights of Tuscan
soup and tomato soup followed by artisan ice cream in
an historic ice cream parlour! Buon Appetito!
Day 4Entire free day at your leisure.
Day 5 Breakfastanddepartureforthereturnjourney.
In order to let yourself enter the spirit of a city of art like Florence and en-
joy it to the full, you have to plan your visit at a time when there are not too
many tourists, away from the chaos of the high season. A stroll though the
half-empty streets, under the pleasant warmth of the sun, lingering in front
of an interesting building and stopping in the middle of Piazza della Signoria,
without being pushed by the crowds, is a really special experience: it gives you
the feeling "Florence just for me". A visit to the workshops of the "Commesso
Fiorentino" (decorative marble inlay) with explanations in English.
Toscana
Commesso Fiorentino
Inlay is the ancient art of using pieces of coloured
marble for decorative purposes. These master-
pieces have been produced since the time of the
Medicis, some of them having been preserved in
museums. This particular art was born in Flor-
ence and the tradition has been proudly handed
down from generation to generation.
Aperitif on the
Brunelleschi Terrace
You will enjoy an excellent aperitif on the most
beautiful setting in Florence with a superb view
of the city. A romantic evening, with a glass of
fine wine served with delicious specialities.
Day 2
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Programme details
• 5 Nights HB in good 3 hotels in Chianciano
Terme
• 4 guided walks
• 4 packed lunches
• Tasting and light refreshments in
Montepulciano
• Cheese tasting of Pienza pecorino
from € 238
Day 1 Arrival at the hotel and check in, dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 2 Montalcino, Sant‘Animo Abtei,
Montepulciano
Departure after breakfast for Montalcino. Excur-
sion on foot along a panoramic path to the Abbazia di
Sant'Animo, an architectural gem in the Roman style.
At the end of the walk a tasting of the most prestigious
Italian wine: Brunello di Montalcino. Return to the hotel,
dinner and overnight stay. Length of the trekking: ap-
proximately 3 hours.
Day 3Sovana and Pitigliano
FromSovanayoutaketheancientpath,whichdatesback
to the Etruscan period, which takes you to Pitigliano. On
to the spa town of Saturnia to bathe in the energizing
watersatatemperatureof36degrees.Returntotheho-
tel, dinner and overnight stay.
Duration of the trekking: 1.5-2 hours.
Day 4 Bagno Vignoni and Pienza
Departure after breakfast for Bagno Vignoni. There is a
hot spring in the piazza in the centre of the town which
wasenjoyedinRomantimes.FromBagnoVignoniawalk
to Pienza along a path with splendid views and enchant-
ing perspectives. To crown the day, a tasting of different
typesofcheese,includingPienzapecorino.Returntothe
hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Length of the trekking: approximately 3 hours.
Day 5Monte Amiata
Monte Amiata, the now dormant lava dome, located
between Florence and Rome, is 1739 metres high mak-
ing it the highest landmark in the region. Today's route
goes from Abbadia San Salvatore to Pian del Castagnaio,
which will take around 2 and a half hours. Then a sec-
tion by coach and lastly on foot once again for a short
section to almost reach the summit of the mountain at
1400 metres.
Length of the trekking: approximately 3 hours.
Day 6 Departure after breakfast for the return jour-
ney.
Toscana
Pienza pecorino
Renowned as the traditional Pienza pecorino, it is
the most prized in Tuscany. After production it is
aged in oak barrels.
The "Piazza" di
Bagno Vignoni
There is a "spring piazza" in the centre of the vil-
lage, a vast rectangular tank dating back to the
sixteenth century, which contains a hot spring
from the underground aquifer of volcanic origin.
Famous guests have visited Bagno Vignoni like
Pope Pius II, Catherine of Siena and Lorenzo de
Medici.
Delightful walking
in southern Tuscany
Lovers of unusual trips won't be able to stop themselves falling for this corner of Tuscany, its delightful corners un-
touchedbymasstourism,unspoilt,wildlandscapeswhichlendthemselvesperfectlytowalksandexplorationbyfoot.
Among the green hills, vineyards and olive groves with stops in the most beautiful medieval villages on a wonderful
journey learning about the most captivating nature.
Day 4
Day 4

Programme details
• 5 nights B&B in a good 3 hotel near Perugia
• Welcome aperitif
• 4 dinners at the hotel
• Dinner at an abbey
• Live music during dinner at the Taverna del
Duca
• Full day guided tour of Orvieto and Terni
• Visit to historic wineries and lunch with wine
tastings in Orvieto
• Entry to Orvieto's duomo and Terni's cathedral
• Full day guided tour of Assisi
• Entry to the Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
• Transportation to Eremo delle Carceri
• Full day Tour escort in Trevi, Montefalco, and
Spello
• Entry to the Santuario della Madonna, St.
Francis Church with picture gallery, and
Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore
• Tasting of Sagrantino di Montefalco and two
other typical wines with hors d'oerves
• Full day guided tour of Perugia and Lake
Trasimeno
• Roundtrip transportation on Perugia's
Minimetro
• Boat Passignano - Isola Maggiore
• Entry to the Chiesa di San Salvatore
from € 309
Day 1 Arrival at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 2 Orvieto and Terni
After breakfast departure for Orvieto, the many-faced
city built on tuff; medieval, Etruscan, spiritual. After
visiting the city a brief stop at Orvieto's historic under-
ground wine cellars. Lunch with wine tasting. Then
departure for Terni, the city of St. Valentine, the patron
saint of lovers. A tour of the city and a visit to the cathe-
dral which houses the relics of the saint. Return to the
hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 3Assisi and Eremo delle Carceri
TodayisdedicatedtovisitingAssisiandEremodelleCarc-
eri on Mt. Subasio. Assisi, the "Holy City" with its Basilica
diSanFrancesco,isaglobalcenterofChristianityaswell
as a museum housing important works by Cimabue,
Giotto, Simone Martini, and Pietro Lorenzetti. Not far
beyond the walls of Assisi, on Mt. Subasio, we also visit
Eremo delle Carceri, where St. Francis went to pray. Re-
turn to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4Trevi, Montefalco and Spello
After breakfast, departure for Terni, one of the most
beautiful medieval villages in all of Italy. Walking up to
the town we come upon the Chiesa della Madonna delle
Lacrime. A tour of Trevi, departure for Montefalco with
itsChiesadiSanFrancesowhichtodayhousesthepicture
gallerythatincludesBenozzoGuzzoli'sfrescoes.Thiscity
is also famous for the production of its red wine: the
Sagrantino di Montefalco. A tasting of Sagrantino and
two other types of wine served with hors d'oerves at a
winery. The day continues with a visit to Spello, with its
ancientstonehousesandnumerousRomanruins.Return
to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 5Perugia and Lake Trasimeno
Today we visit the capital of the region, Perugia. After
the guided tour, free time, and departure for Lake Tra-
simeno with a boat ride to Isola Maggiore, an unusual
example of an island, at one time prosperous and lively,
now inhabited by only 18 people, with pronounced her-
mitic tendencies.
Return to the mainland and then dinner in an evocative
Abbey with live music.Returnto the hotel and overnight
stay.
Day 6Breakfast and departure.
Umbria
Between wine and spirituality
Umbria region is historically known for its ties to religion and spirituality. Since the dawn of Christianity important
spiritual centers and places of worship have been active in Umbria. In this region the divine permeates the land, the
typical food served in the convents has become the region's culinary tradition. Long thought of as Tuscany's little
sister, Umbria actually has a strong individual identity that we'd like to introduce you to.
The Chiesa della
Madonna delle
Lacrime in Trevi
Themiracleofthetearsbeganin1485inanimage
painted on the wall of a rural home and is impor-
tant to the frescoes of Perugino and Spagna, all
posessing exceptional historic and artistic value.
Sagrantinodi Montefalco
Sagrantino di Montefalco is the red wine which
has made Umbria famous in the oenological
world. Sagrantino is produced only here, in the
green hills of Montefalco and Bevagna. Excellent
served with aged cheeses or wild game.
Day 4
Day 4

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Some of the most beautiful Churches of all time and in all the world, a mixture of emotions with a spirituality and reli-
gious feel that is unequalled anywhere else in the western world. The destination is Rome, which every year, together
with the Vatican and her 400 plus churches, is the destination of millions of pilgrims and tourists who come together
from the four corners of the globe to breathe the atmosphere of joy and intense spirituality conveyed during the
Pope's Wednesday address. Faces that are foreign but friendly, songs sung in the most unfathomable languages, but
that are, in any case, easy to understand, joy, happiness and one person with the face of a good man and a reassur-
ing smile: Pope Francis. A religious journey that will leave you full of emotions
and memories destined to stay in your memory forever, never to be cancelled...
All this plus the possibility of taking part in the extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy!
Pilgrimage for
the extraordinary Jubilee
Vatican Museum and
Sistine Chapel
Skip the Line
Skip-The-Line Ticket for the Vatican museums
and Sistine Chapel to ensure that you do not was-
te even a minute of your precious time standing
in useless queues .
Rome Operette
Goodbye dinner with typical Roman menu and
musical entertainment. A trio of singers will ac-
company visitors during the evening with typical
Roman and Italian songs, encouraging the group
to take part in a few fun jokes.
Programme details
• 4 nights in a 3 Hotel or religious house,
• 4 large buffet breakfasts
• 4 three course dinners, drinks not included
• German-speaking assistant for the Papal
Address on Wednesday
• Guided tour Fullday "the 3 most important
churches and the catacombs"
• Guided tour Halfday "the nicest barock
churches of Rom"
• Guided tour Halfday "the Vatican and the
Vatican Museums"
• Admission ticket for the catacombs of
S. Domitilla
• Skip-the-Line admission ticket for the Vatican
Museums and the Sistine Chapel
• Admission ticket for the Papal Address
from € 275
Day 1 Arrival in the hotel, check-in and settling in
to the rooms. Possibility of joining the other guests in
prayer before dinner. In the evening, welcome aperitif
with prosecco and nibbles and dinner in the hotel res-
taurant.
Day 2 After a large buffet breakfast we begin visiting
the 3 papal basilicas and the relative sacred doors: Santa
Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano with its Holy
Steps and San Paolo fuori le mura. Free lunch break. In
the afternoon, visit to the catacombs of S. Domitilla. In
the evening, return to the hotel and dinner in the hotel
restaurant.
Day 3 After a large buffet breakfast, it is finally time
foryoutoseePopeFranciscloseathand.AfterthePope's
address,freelunchbreak.Intheafternoon,meetingwith
your guide who will take you on a long walk to discover
the most beautiful churches of Baroque Rome: San Luigi
deiFrancesi,thePantheon,SantaMariaSopraMinerva,il
Gesù, Santa Maria in Ara Coeli. In the evening, return to
hotel and dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 4 Afteratastybuffetbreakfastyouwillspendthe
entire day discovering the Vatican and visiting the sacred
door par excellence in the basilica of St Peter. You will
tour the majestic Piazza S. Pietro with its colonnade by
Bernini, witnessing the magnificence of the basilica of St
Peter with Bernini's baldachin, Michelangelo's Pietà and
finally the Vatican museums. The tour will end with a
visit to the most famous chapel in the world, where new
Popes have been elected for centuries: the Sistine Chapel
and Michelangelo's Last Judgment. Lunch and free after-
noon. In the evening return to the hotel and dinner.
Day 5 After the buffet breakfast you will still have
time to say a quick prayer before leaving Rome. Arrive-
derci Roma... see you next time!
Lazio
Day 4
Day 4
Optional

Classic Rome
Programme details
• 3 overnight stays in a centrally or semi-
centrally located 4 hotel or in a semi-
centrally located 3 hotel
• 3 buffet breakfasts
• 1 Airport-Hotel transfer with panoramic tour
of Rome
• 1 Hotel-Airport transfer
• Assistance English upon arrival and 1 pan-
oramic tour of the eternal city
• Half day guided tour on foot and via public
transportation ("Baroque Rome")
transportation ("Ancient Rome")
transportation ("Christian Rome")
• Public transportation pass valid for three days
• Headset for the tour of St. Peter's
Day 1 Arrival at the international airport, reception
and a brief panoramic tour of the city. Check-in at the
hotel and in the afternoon a welcome aperitif with
Prosecco and homemade delicacies, followed by a ro-
mantic stroll exploring the "dolce vita" of Rome. From
the Spanish Steps to Via Condotti, all the way to the
Trevi Fountain,the Pantheon, and PiazzaNavona. Din-
ner Dinner at your leisure.
Day 2 Afteraplentifulbuffetbreakfast,departurefor
the Coliseum. The wonders of Ancient Rome will leave
youbreathless.Thelargestandmostwell-preservedRo-
manamphitheaterintheworld,theImperialForum,the
Arch of Constantine, the Circus Maximus. Your archeo-
logical walking tour will take you all the way to Campi-
doglioandPiazzaVenezia.Thenlunchofyourchoiceand
the afternoon free for shopping. Dinner of your choice.
Day 3 After a plentiful buffet breakfast we leave
to explore the Vatican. The majestic St. Peter's Square
as well as the basilica, Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's
colonnade, and many other masterpieces will be right
before your eyes like a 3D art book which, step by step,
comestolife.OnlyinRomecanyouwalkfreelyfromone
century to the next, amidst artistic masterpieces that
have remained intact up to the present day. A break
for lunch Dinner at your leisure. The afternoon free for
shopping or other activities Dinner at your leisure. Din-
ner Dinner at your leisure.
Day 4 After the buffet breakfast, a bit of free time for
shopping, followed by a private bus to the international
airport. Arrivederci Roma!
Rome is a city of records: it is the city with the largest population in Italy, it is one of the vastest and greenest capital
cities in Europe, and it is the city with the highest concentration of historical and architectural landmarks in the
world. Rome is Rome, and there is no adjective, comparison, or comment that can fully express its eternal beauty.
The great classic among the tours we offer, with thousands of reservations made each year and always capable of
capturing the attention of general public, which has for centuries now been mesmerized and enthralled by the ap-
peal of the most beautiful city in the world.
3semi-central
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Rome Segway
Giveyourgroupanunforgettableexperiencewith
the segway! The "Romantisches rom" tour can be
an excellent itinerary in which bring together fun
and culture!
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Programme details
• 4 overnight stays in a centrally located 4
hotel
• 4 buffet breakfasts
• 1 Airport-Hotel transfer with panoramic tour
of Rome
• Full day bus rental on the 2nd day
• Roundtrip transportation from the hotel to
the Vatican on the 3rd day
• Half day bus rental on the 4th day
• 1 Hotel-Airport transfer
• Assistance in German upon arrival and half-
day guided tour "Baroque Rom"
• Full day guided tour "Ninfa Oase and Villa
Gregoriana"
• Full day guided tour "The Vatican gardens and
Vatican museum"
• Half day guided tour "The hill Aventine and its
gardens"
• Entry ticket to the Garden of Ninfa
• Entry ticket to the Villa Gregoriana
• Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Vatican
Gardens and the Vatican Museums
from € 445
Day 1 Arrival at Leonardo da Vinci international
airport. Meet your guide and tour "Barockes Rom".
Together with your guide you will take a lovely
stroll around the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, the
Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.
Arrival at the hotel, check-in, and settling into your
rooms. In the late afternoon a welcome aperitif with
Prosecco and homemade delicacies. Dinner Dinner at
your leisure.
Day 2 After a plentiful buffet breakfast we head
south to visit one of the ten most beautiful gardens in
theworld.TheGardensofNinfaareatruenaturalmonu-
ment; a place with thousands of colors and thousands of
scents. Lunch Dinner at your leisure. In the afternoon we
continue on to Tivoli to visit the remarkable Villa Grego-
riana, characterized by its stunning natural beauty, full
of natural and artificial waterfalls, ravines, and captivat-
ing trails immersed in lush vegetation. Return to the ho-
tel in the evening. Dinner Dinner at your leisure.
Day 3 After a delicious buffet breakfast, today we
visit the gardens of the smallest country in the world.
Together with an expert Vatican guide you will be given
access to the famous Vatican Gardens. Known for the
wide variety of plants present within and for the exotic
species from other continents and countries, the Vatican
Gardens are usually closed to the general public and re-
quire special permission to visit them. Lunch Dinner at
your leisure. In the afternoon we continue with a tour of
the Vatican Museums, ending with the Sistine Chapel.
Lastly a visit to St. Peter's Cathedral and Square. Return
to the hotel. Dinner Dinner at your leisure.
Day 4 Afteranabundantbuffetbreakfast,today'stour
takes you to the Aventine Hill to visit the little known,
but very evocative municipal rose garden which houses
approximately 1,100 different species of roses. Continu-
ing on, we arrive at the "Giardino degli aranci" (Orange
Garden) its spectacular panoramic terrace overlooking
Rome.Justalittlefurtheronandwearriveatthefamous
"Buco della serratura" (Keyhole) from which you can see
thedomeofSt.Peter'sthroughthekeyholeofthegarden
door.LunchDinneratyourleisure.Theafternoonfreefor
shoppingorotheractivitiesDinneratyourleisure.Dinner
Dinner at your leisure.
Day 5 After the breakfast buffet, hotel check-out
and private bus to the Leonardo da Vinci international
airport. Arriverderci Roma… Nächstes Mal kommen wir
wieder!
Rome and its gardens
Giardini Ninfa
The Garden of Ninfa, a terrestrial paradise right
at Rome's doorstep that will leave you breathless
and captivate your imagination. In each season
you have the opportunity to visit one of the most
beautiful parks in Italy with a special pass.
Giardini Vaticani
The Vatican gardens are a perfectly preserved ex-
ample of the fusion between a traditional Italian-
style garden and a remarkable variety of exotic
plants and flowers. All in the shade of the most
famous cupola in the world.
Roseto Comunale
Rome's municipal rose garden houses over 1,100
species of roses which put on a spectacular show
in the spring, to be admired and photographed.
Not everyone knows that each year in the middle
of May an international competition is organized
in which the most beautiful species of roses are
awarded.
Rome is the greenest capital city in Europe. With almost 1000 square kilometers of city parks, private gardens, and
woods, the eternal city and its surrounding areas are an enormous green lung. Your tour will extend from the mar-
velous Garden of Ninfa (according to the New York Times one of the ten most beautiful gardens in the world), to the
incredibly colorful municipal rose garden on the Aventine Hill, and will also include a visit to the famous Vatican gar-
dens. Plants, trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, fountains, and streams: the succession of colors and scents will intoxicate
your days and lend color to your magnificent photographs.
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Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

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Sardegna
Programme details
• Bus rental for the whole tour as per programm
• Tour escort for the whole tour
• 5 nights HB in 4 Hotel Porto Ottiolu area
• Focaccia of Alghero tasting (white pizza)
• Lunch with the shepherds of Orgosolo (bev-
arage included)
• The sardinian Pariglia exclusive for the group
• Typical sardinian dinner instead of halfboard
at the hotel
• Dancing evening with sardinian dancers in
hotel
• Tasting of Vermentino white wine in the Gal-
lura region
• Small cork present with your logo
from € 476
Day 1 Arrival at the Olbia airport, meet with the
guide. Transport to a 4  hotel in the Ottiolu Port area.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Breakfast then departure for the Em-
erald Coast, which is famous for its white sand
beaches. Free time to walk to Porto Cervo.
ThetripcontinuesontoArzachena,anarchaeologicalsite
withrelicsthatdatebacktotheBronzeAgeandthetomb
of the Lu Coddu Vecchiu giants, one of the most captivat-
ingmonumentsontheisland.Returntothehotel,dinner
and overnight.
Day 3 Breakfast in the hotel followed by departure
for a visit of Saccargia and the Holy Trinity Basilica, the
island’s symbolic monument. The church has very an-
cient origins, dating back to 1116, and houses a complete
cycle of frescoes, which are the only examples of Roman
frescoes still conserved in Sardinia. The trip continues to
Alghero, following in the footsteps of the Catalans who
left a notable imprint on the city. Tasting of typical Algh-
ero focaccia, which is light and crunchy and is considered
the forefather of pizza. Return to the hotel, dinner and
overnight.
Day 4 After breakfast, departure for Nuoro, the new
provincialcapitalandthecentreofSardinia’sculturallife.
The trip continues to the town of Orgosolo, which is
known for its murals. After the visit, a traditional Sardin-
ian lunch at an inn nestled among nature that includes
cured meats, cheese and suckling pig and is accompa-
nied by excellent local wine. In this rustic but charming
locale, the Canto a Tenores will be sung. In the afternoon
there is a Pariglia performance, which is an equestrian
competition where courageous horsemen show off their
jumps and acrobats in a dance-race that is truly exciting.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 5 After breakfast, the day will be dedicated to
discoveringGallura,thenorthernmostareaoftheregion.
Gallura is a mountainous zone that is rich in granite rock
and cork oak forests. A visit to a cork factory in Calangia-
nus and Vermentino tasting with a snack of local prod-
ucts. Return to the hotel and final dinner of Sardinian
specialties with pleasant music and dances in traditional
costumes.
Day 6 Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Olbia air-
port with assistance.
Pariglia (equestrianrace)
Trust, friendship, speed and balance are required
of the horsemen when they perform risky acro-
batic manoeuvres and ride in the saddles as their
horses rush headlong in the race.
„Canto a Tenores“
This UNESCO heritage song goes back to the very
ancient prehistoric times of the nuraghi and is es-
pecially widespread in the Sardinian hinterland.
Sardegna
Day 4
Day 4
Contus Antigus: discovering the often mysterious land of Sardinia through its history, traditions and folklore.
This journey touches the most remote soul of Sardinia, listening to its stories and traditions and observing its habits
and customs. The art of artisan handiwork that has been passed down through the generations will be experienced,
as well as dances and performances. This trip has been created especially for travellers who have a bit of anthropolo-
gy in them andwhoalso want to getto know theotherSardinia,theonethat is farfrom theemerald-blue coasts and
seaside establishments. This Sardinia looks out from its mountain tops, proud of its heritage and happy to share it.
Sardinia and its great
cultural treasures

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Programme details
• 2 nights HB in a good 3 in the area of
Castelli Romani
• Return railway ticket from Frascati- Roma
• Half day guided tour of "Ancient Rome"
• Half day guided tour to the Roman Castles
• Wine tasting with lunch
• 3 nights HB in a good 3 on the Sorrento
Peninsula
• Full day guided tour of Naples and Pompeii
• Full day guided tour of Sorrento and the
Sorrento Hills
• Wine tasting of typical products
• Visit to a pasta factory in the Gragnano area
from € 284
Day 1 Arrival at the hotel in the Colli Albani area,
check in, dinner in the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 2 Full-day trip to Rome by train. Visit of Ancient
Rome in the morning. Meeting with the guide and start
of the trip; walking along via Cavour to the Colosseum.
In the past, the extraordinary journey led to the Roman
Forum, the heart of the city. Continue on towards Piazza
Venezia and the Capitoline Hill and the Capitoline Mu-
seums.
Afternoon free for shopping or individual visits. Return
to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3 After breakfast the morning will be dedicated
to a visit to the Alban Hills and Castel Gandolfo, the
summer residence of the Pope. From there on to Lake
Albano, one of the two volcanic crater lakes in the area,
from where a magnificent view of the local are can be
enjoyed. Continuing through enchanting countryside
studded with picturesque medieval place to then reach
a beautiful property where there will be a wine tasting,
lunchandavisittothevilla,thecellarandthevineyards.
EarlyafternoondeparturefortheSorrentoPeninsula.Ar-
rival at the hotel, check in and dinner.
Day 4MorningdedicatedtodiscoveringNaplesabout
whichGoethewrote"SeeNaplesanddie"togettoknow
itsincrediblebeauty.Withitsnumeroustokensofalmost
three thousand years of history, its character which is
constant evolving, the noise and music, the colours and
smells, Naples enchants its visitors. And when in Naples
one of the meals must be its exceptional pizza. Transfer
intheafternoontoPompeii,arichcitywhichwasburied
by the great eruption of Vesuvius, where many signs of
life in the ancient world can be seen. Return to the hotel
and overnight stay.
Day 5 The perfume of citrus groves is the prelude to
today, dedicated to a visit of the Sorrento Peninsula,
filled with enchanting views. In Sorrento a walk through
the distinctive old town centre to admire the mag-
nificent villas of the Belle Époque. In a country villa, set
deep in romantic countryside and surrounded by lemon
groves, you will learn about the culinary art of the local
specialities by tasting delicious tarts and the famous Li-
moncello. To complete the day, a visit to a pasta factory
atGragnano,wherethebestpastainItalyisproduced,is
a must. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 6 Breakfastanddepartureforthereturnjourney.
Rome and the gulf of Naples
Campania
The Eternal City and the Gulf of Naples complement one another in perfection in a single journey: Rome with its in-
comparable monuments, from the Colosseum to the Roman Forum to the Vatican Museums and the Gulf of Naples
with its evocative landscape, from Pompeii to the Sorrento Peninsula. For many centuries the Gulf of Naples was a
place that wealthy ancient Romans went to for relaxation and holidays, and for this reason a journey through Ro-
man culture always takes in Naples and the Gulf as well.
Lake Albano
The deepest volcanic crater lake in Italy famous
for its beauty.
TheRomanCastles,likeCastelGandolfo,which,at
the summit of the lake, is reflected in the water,
and a little further from Rocca di Papa (which is in
the north), Albano, Ariccia and Genzano di Roma,
are enjoyable destinations, near the capital.
The Sorrento Hills
The Sorrento Peninsula has a unique landscape,
alternating between high and low hills with deep
valleys and majestic mountains. The famous ar-
tificial terraces, which are like steps in the land-
scape which go right down to the sea, are used to
grow oranges, lemons, olives and vines and add
colour and brilliance to the scenery.
Day 3
Day 5

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Trekking between the green
and the sea in Cilento
Campania
A strong pair of legs and lots of curiosity. That is everything you need to visit Cilento in the south of Campania. A won-
derful area because it is still unspoilt, where you eat well and the local hospitality is second to none, like agritourism
in the Forno Antico, a former building of the Knights of Malta, where you will be welcomed, not like tourists, but like
friends.
Programme details
• Bus hire during the stay as in the programme
• Welcome on arrival at Naples Airport and
during the transfer to the hotel on the day
of arrival
• 6 nights HB in a farm house in Cilento
• Full day escorted tour to Roccagloriosa and
Gole Bussento
• 3 full day guided tours
• 1 packed lunch
• 1 cheese tasting
• 1 short cookery course
• 1 dinner at the farm house
from € 325
Day 1 Arrival at Naples Airport and transfer to the
farm house. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 Trekking towards the south as far as Pa-
linuro. Medium/low level of difficulty. Distance: 8
Km - Lasting approximately 3 hours. After breakfast,
armed with binoculars and cameras you will set off fol-
lowing the old railway line and then follow the River
Lambro until you reach the splendid waters on the shore
of Buon Dormire. Packed lunch. The journey will con-
tinue to the port of Palinuro. An unforgettable view of
the sunset taking in the Aeolian Islands in the south an
Punta Licosa in the west. Return to the farm house by
bus. Spaghetti party dinner.
Day 3 Velia, Pioppi, Acciaroli
The day is dedicated to a trip by bus to the archaeologi-
cal site of Velia, one of the most important in the whole
of Magna Graecia, which has been declared a world
heritage site. On to the nearby villages of Pioppi and
Acciaroli, two of the jewels of the Cilento coast. A "plea-
sure loving" stop to taste the excellent local cheeses like
ricottaandcaciocavallo.Butonlyafterhavingvisitedthe
entire milk production chain! Return, dinner and over-
night stay.
Day 4 Trekking towards the west, low level of
difficulty. Distance: 9 Km. Lasting approximately 3
hours.
A few metres from the farm house there is a path that
leads to the village of San Mauro La Bruca where you
can admire the olive tree groves and the Chapel of Our
LadyofGraces.Inthetownyoucanorderadeliciousham
sandwichwithlocalbrawngarnishedwithtomatoesand
onions, a glass of good wine and a caffè corretto with
anisette, like the locals. Return to the farm house along
the provincial road for a light lunch. Cookery course in
the afternoon to learn how to make fresh pasta. Dinner
and overnight stay.
Day 5 Departure by bus for Roccagloriosa, a town
perched on a rocky spur about 450 metres above sea
level, which dominates the valleys of the Mingardo and
Bussento Rivers. Visit to the Antiquarium which houses
numerous Lucanian archaeological discoveries. On to
Morigerati to visit Gole del Bussento, a WWF oasis cov-
ering 607 hectares, one of the most important in Italy
with its spectacular views. Return to the hotel, a dinner
includingpizzaandotherlocaldelicacies.Overnightstay.
Day 6 Trekking Periplo del monte Castelluccio.
Medium/low level of difficulty. Distance: 16 Km -
Lasting approximately 5 hours. After breakfast you
willtakeapaththatclimbstoaheightof500metresand
you will reach a spring which usually triggers cameras.
You will then continue to Alzano and then on to Cernile
at an altitude of 700 metres. You then start to descend
towards the sea, stopping near the Cemetery of Caprioli
where you will enjoy a 360° view. You will then continue
followingapathwhichleadsyoubacktothefarmhouse.
Traditional dinner and dancing. Overnight stay.
Day 7 A splendid breakfast before loading the lug-
gage onto the bus to go to Naples Airport, with time to
take your leave Not farewell, but goodbye for now!
Cilento National Park
The Park, covering more than 180,00 hectares,
fills the whole of the southern part of Campania,
and is a UNESCO world heritage site because of its
rich biodiversity. Palinuro, whit its crystal clear
sea,oneofthoseplacesthathasalwaysfascinated
visitors in every age to the extent that Virgil in-
cluded this impassable promontory in his Aeneid.
Day 2

Puglia slow and cheap
In just a few years, Puglia has gone from being a destination that hardly anyone knew to one of the most popular
regions in southern Italy. This quantum leap is due to the grand qualities of the various tourist facilities on offer: ex-
cellent hotels, fine food and wine, beautiful locations with their intact historical centres, natural beauties scattered
throughout the region. And last but not least, the extraordinary welcome offered by the people of Puglia.
Programme details
• 4 nights B&B in a 4 hotel in Cisternino
• Welcome drink
• 2 dinners in the hotel
• Goodbye dinner in the hotel with pizza menu
and entertainment with live folk music
• Transfer on day of arrival and departures in
bus from Bari or Brindisi
• Assistant from airport
• Full day excursions with guide and local buses
(Alberobello, Castellana, Polignano - Matera,
Martina Franca)
• Half day excursion with guide and local buses
(Bari)
• 2 lunches in a restaurant (Alberobello) and in
a country hotel (Bari area)
• Special dinner in a butcher's shop (Cisternino)
from € 299
Day 1 arrival in Puglia, settling in to hotel in Cis-
ternino. Welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight accom-
modation.
Day 2 After breakfast, departure for Alberobello,
with its trulli lined up on the hillside, which make it the
only landscape of its kind in the world, and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Buffet lunch in a trullo with lo-
cal specialities. In the afternoon, visit to the Castellana
caves, an impressive system of underground caverns
spanning 3 kilometres. On the way back, stop in the
beautiful town of Polignano a Mare to savour an exqui-
site, unmissable mulberry-flavoured ice-cream. Dinner
in the hotel and overnight accommodation.
Day 3 After breakfast, departure on an excursion to
Basilicata with a view of Matera, the city of the "Stones"
recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site due to
become European Capital City of Culture in 2019. This
is followed by a visit to Martina Franca and its char-
acteristic historical centre with its white alleyways,
noble buildings and majestic Baroque churches. Dinner
in a typical butcher's shop in Cisternino: the butcher's
shop restaurants of this city are a well-known tradition
throughout the south of Italy for the goodness of their
meat! Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight ac-
commodation.
Day 4 After breakfast, departure on a guided tour
of the city of Bari. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, it is an
open door to the nearby East with the old city protected
by the Svevo Castle. Lunch in a typical estate where a
cheese-maker will demonstrate how mozzarella is pro-
duced and allow you to taste it while it is still warm. In
the afternoon, return to the hotel for the goodbye din-
ner with various starters, pizzas and desserts… all ac-
companied by the music and good cheer of a folk group.
Overnight accommodation.
Day 5 After breakfast, departure for the return jour-
ney.
Puglia
Mini course on making
pasta orecchiette and
bocce tournament
Orecchiette is a shape of rather thick pasta, ob-
tained by pressing a finger on a round piece of
dough. Their particular form ensures they keep
their shape during cooking and they are perfect
when eaten with the most particular of sauces:
the best-known recipe from Puglia is orecchiette
with broccoli or broccoli and ricotta cheese.
Mozzarella
Demonstration of how mozzarella, ricotta and
burrata are made: do you know how it is done?
Let yourself be amazed by the great skill of the
cheese-maker whose love, passion and skill will
leave you speechless. And the proof of the pud-
ding is in the excellence of the products.
Tip
Day 4

Programme details
• 2 nights HB in a 4 star hotel in the Ragusa
area
• 2 nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the Catania
area
• Dinner at the hotel in the Catania area
• Full day guide in Ragusa and Modica
• Tasting of Modican chocolate
• Aperitif in the Scicli area
• Rich brunch with 5 wines at a winery in the
Catania area
• Half day guide in Catania
• Seafood dinner at a restaurant in Taormina
• Sicilian granita with brioche in Messina
• Half day guide in Cefalù
• Wine tasting in a relais in Castelbuono
• 2 nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the Palermo
area
• Dinner at the hotel in the Palermo area
• Half day guide in Monreale and Palermo
• 4 course dinner with aperitif at a baglio in
Palermo's inland area
from € 492
Day 1ArrivalandsettlinginatthehotelintheRagusa
area, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 After breakfast, a trip to Ragusa Ibla, an an-
cient city, rich in Baroque buildings, that was recon-
structed after the earthquake of 1693. We continue on
to Modica and explore its historic center with the San
Giorgio church and its majestic staircase. At a famous
pastry shop you will have the chance to taste Modican
chocolate which is made using a very unique technique,
like none other in Italy.
Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 3 After breakfast, departure for Siracusa, a city
set right on the sea, rich in monuments and in which
nature, history, and legend all come together like in
the Neapolis archaeological park with its Greek theater.
Meanwhile Ortigia is a succession of Baroque buildings
and Arab streets. We continue on to the Catania area,
settle in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 4 AfterbreakfastaguidedtourofCataniawithits
picturesque fish market (every morning from Monday to
Saturday). Catania, situated in a very fertile plain where
even in the winter the scent of lemon flowers permeates
the air, is a city full of highly trafficked boulevards. Then
we head on to Viagrande to visit a vineyard which grows
the Nerello Mascalese, with vines that range from 20 to
over 100 years old. We couldn't leave out a rich brunch
with tastings of 5 wines and other delicacies. Return to
the hotel in the afternoon. The seafood dinner will be
served at a traditional restaurant in beautiful Taormina,
with breathtaking panoramic views. Return to the hotel
and overnight stay.
Day 5 After breakfast, departure for Messina where
youwilltastethebestgranitainallofSicily,accompanied
byafreshbrioche.ThenextculinarystopisCastelbuono,
foratastinginaveryevocativelocationinthehillsofthe
Madonie Park at a relais built within an ancient abbey.
Also worth a visit is the adjacent wine cellar where the
award winning "Litra" Cabernet-Sauvignon is produced.
We continue on to Cefalù for a guided tour. The visit to
thecityisdominatedbyitsNormancathedral,oneofthe
most beautiful examples of Medieval Sicilian architec-
ture in the region. Continuing on to Palermo, settling in
at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 6 After breakfast, the day begins with a guided
tour of Monreale and its cathedral, which houses pre-
cious gold mosaics and a beautiful cloister with 228 dec-
orated columns. Then we continue on to visit Palermo's
historic center. Dominated by different and contrasting
cultures,thecityreflectsthisculturalmixwithitsunique
andfascinatingcharacter.Therestofthedayisuptoyou.
Dinnerwithaperitifandanabundant4-coursemenuwill
be served in an ancient and characteristic baglio from
the 1800s, for a fitting end to your trip. Return to the
hotel and overnight stay.
Day 7 After breakfast, departure.
Sicilia
Culinary tour
the best on your plate and in your glass
A special tour for food and wine aficionados. Sicily has a great deal to offer in terms of food and wine: it ranks 2nd
among the southern regions with 16 Michelin stars, but above all is increasingly well known for its high quality prod-
ucts and wine. It is absolutely a region to be "tasted"!
Ragusa and the church
of Santa Maria delle
Scale
340 steps connect Ragusa to Ibla. A tiring climb,
but with a panoramic view you cannot miss!
The Chocolate of Modica
The ritual of cold chocolate production with "Bit-
termass"ispassedonfromgenerationtogenera-
tion. This ancient recipe makes chocolate brittle
and gives it an incomparable taste. It’s so difficult
to decide between the numerous flavors: cinna-
mon, orange, white pepper, lemon, cardamom,
marjoram, dark, nutmeg, chili pepper and many
others!
Day 2
Day 2

Sicilia
Taormina,
fun and dolce vita
An easy tour which leaves room for relaxation but which is nonetheless rich in exciting discoveries. Classic Sicily, for
over fifty years the preferred destination of tourists from all over Europe.
Programme details
• 4 nights B&B in a 4 hotel in the Giardini
Naxos area
• 2 dinners at the hotel (3 courses)
• Farewell dinner at the hotel (4 courses)
• Cocktail (Castelmola)
• Light 2-course lunch (Catania)
• Exclusive Taormina by-night bus tour
• 2 half day guided tours (Taormina and Etna)
• Full day guided tour (Catania and Riviera
Ciclopi)
• Roundtrip transportation from airport to
hotel
• 2 half day bus rentals (Taormina and Etna)
• Full day bus rental (Catania and Riviera
Ciclopi)
• Tasting of Sicilian liqueurs
from € 289
Day 1 Arrival in Catania, meet your guide, and trans-
portation to the 4 hotel in the Giardini Naxos area.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 Breakfast and then departure for Catania. This
historic center is one of the Baroque gems of eastern Sic-
ily with its splendid Piazza Duomo and Via dei Crociferi
lined with churches and convents. A visit to the fish
market held every morning (except Sundays) is a must.
Alightseafoodlunchawaitsyouattherestaurant.Inthe
afternoon we continue along the Riviera dei Ciclopi, a
coastal stretch in northern Catania that offers numerous
stories and legends as well as views of the sea stacks ris-
ing out of the Aci Trezza sea. Return to the hotel, dinner,
and overnight stay.
Day 3 Most of the day free for relaxation or activities
Dinner at your leisure, perhaps a visit to the weekly open
market. In the late afternoon departure for Taormina
with an exclusive open bus tour, our guide will introduce
you to the beauties of this city: in the historic center
you'll find the churches and the majestic Teatro Greco,
andalongCorsoUmbertohighfashionboutiquesandar-
tisan shops. Back on the bus for Castelmola where you'll
enjoyafabulousviewofthesparklinglightsofTaormina.
HereastopattheBarTurrisiforatasteofalmondwineis
a must… but the bar is only recommended for adults!!
Day 4 After breakfast departure for the morning ex-
cursion to Mt. Etna. At 3,350 meters high it is the high-
est and largest active volcano in Europe. A spectacle of
colors:theredofthelava,thewhiteofthesnow,andthe
clear blue of the sky are so captivating you could gaze at
them forever. On the way back to the hotel a stop at a
distilleryto taste Sicilian grappas and liqueurs, including
the limoncello produced with the extremely juicy local
lemons.Afternoonfree.Getreadyfordinneratthehotel,
not a farewell but an ARRIVEDERCI to this spectacular
island!
Day 5 Breakfast and transportation by bus to the
airport.
Bar Turrisi Castelmola
With its penis gallery, it is among the seven most
unusual bars in the world. Try the almond wine, a
special aphrodisiac!
Day 3

Discovering the best UNESCO sites
Genova - Firenze - Roma - Venezia
TravellingthroughItalyisanuniqueexperienceanddiscoveryofbeautifulWorldHeritagesites.Youwillvisitimportant
cities of great historical and artistic value as well as small picturesque villages situated in charming landscapes such
asPortovenereoverlookingthesea,Florence,theleaningtowerofPisaorthepeacefullandscapeofSanGimignanoin
Tuscany. The tour continues to Rome, the eternal city, then to the world famous Venice before turning back to Milan.
In general we combine the visit of the most important beautiful Italian cities and natural landscape with some gour-
met breaks to taste good wine and typical products.
Programme details
• 9 day coach rent from / to Milan incl.
parking fees (possible changes)
• 1 night B&B sup 3 or 4 Hotel area
Sestri Levante
• 2 nights B&B sup 3 or 4 Hotel area
Montecatini Terme
• 3 nights B&B sup 3 or 4 Hotel Rome
• 2 nights B&B sup 3 or 4 Hotel area
Venice
• Ice cream in Portovenere
• Wine tasting in Montepulciano
• Aperitif in Rome
• Lunch at a a Farmhouse area Arezzo
• Half day guide Portovenere
• Half day guide Pisa
• Half day guide Florence
• Half day guide San Gimignano
• Full day guide Rome
• Full day guide Rome and Albani hills
• Vip entrance fee to Vatican museums
• Half day guide Venice
• Half day guide Verona
• Boat from Tronchetto to San Marco Square
and back
from € 925
Tour Italia
Day 1 Milan,Genoa,SestriLevanteArrivalatMilan
airportandtransfertowardsLiguria. Accordingtoflight
time, we could arrange a short city tour (local guide
withsupplement).Genoa,themostimportantcityofLi-
guria, owes its beautiful historic centre to its history as
marine republic. Also the port contributes to the impor-
tance of Genoa. You will see around the finest examples
of palaces and buildings which embellish the town.
Then hotel accommodation in Sestri Levante area. Din-
ner at leisure.
Day 2 Portovenere - Pisa - Montecatini Terme
After breakfast, visit of Portovenere, one of the most
beautiful towns on the west coast of Italy. In 1997 Por-
tovenere and the villages of Cinque Terre were desig-
nated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Here you can
taste the best Italian ice cream. Then continue to Tusca-
nyforthevisitofPisaandPiazzadeiMiracoli,whereyou
will enjoy a spectacular view of three medieval marble
monuments: the Baptistery, the Cathedral consecrated
to Virgin Maria and the world famous leaning Belltower
which does not fall over...yet! Back to hotel late after-
noon. Dinner at leisure.
Day 3 Florence - Montecatini Terme After break-
fast you will visit of Florence, whose historial city centre
is one of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. European
town, between the 14th and the 16th century Florence
astonished the world. Indeed, second only to Athens,
Forence was a hotbed of creative minds who wanted to

create a new culture. Dante, Giotto, Botticelli, Leon-
ardo, Brunelleschi, Donatello and the "divine" Michel-
angelo have left their mark in the streets, the marble,
the magnificent palaces and the museums of this town,
a legacy of mankind. In the afternoon you can visit the
Uffizi museums (optional and as free visit, without lo-
cal guide) or just go around the elegant shops and
the popular markets in the small streets and squares.
Back to hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner at leisure.
Day 4 San Gimignano - Montepulciano - Rome
After breakfast departure towards San Gimignano, a
charminghistorictownsetonahillaboveVald'Elsa,also
calledtheManhattanoftheMiddleAge.Wellrecognized
from a distance because of its famous medieval towers.
You will admire the beautiful view on the countryside
and enjoy its flowered balconies and all the little shops.
It historic centre is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Afterwards you go to Montepulciano for a tast-
ing of excellent tuscan wines and farm prod-
ucts, such as pecorino cheese and salami.
Late afternoon you will reach Rome. Hotel accommoda-
tion and dinner at leisure.
Day 5 Rome Breakfast in hotel. Today you will make
a "full immersion " in Ancient Rome, visiting the Capi-
toline Hill, symbol of Rome's power, which still serves
as the seat of the city government, the Roman Forum,
which was the centre of the ancient city; next to it the
Imperial Forums were built later on. Particularly fa-
mous is Trajan's Column (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
The Colosseum where in the past gladiatorial com-
bats took place will seen from outside. The tour goes
on with the Arch of Constantine and the Palatine.
Whenitistimetohaveabreak,wehavearrangedforyou
thetypicalItalian"Aperitivo"withadrinkofProseccoand
somesnacksinoneofthemostbeautifulsquaresofRome.
Then the tour continue with the visit of the most foun-
tains of Rome, such as Piazza della Repubblica with its
Naiadi Fountain. Not far away stands Moses Fountain
while the Fountain of Dioscuri is on the Quirinale Hill.
AtopofthehillstandstheQuirinalePalace,thepresiden-
tialresidency.FromherewereachTreviFountain,Rome´s
most renowned fountain. According to tradition, if you
throwacoinintothefountain,onedayyouwillreturnto
Rome. Not far away there are the famous Spanish Steps!
Back to hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner at leisure.
Day 6 RomeAfterbreakfast,avip-entrancehasbeen
arranged for yuou to visit of The Vatican Museums, Cap-
pella Sistina and St. Peter's Basilica. This impressive con-
structionhadbeenbuiltasmausoleumforAdrianandhis
familyandlateronitwasconvertedintoapapalfortress.
During its centenarian history, it has been also used
as a prison. Visit of the Vatican Museums: among the
works of art there are for example the Laokoon group,
the Belvedere Torso, masterpieces of the Greek art dat-
ing back to the I century BC. The Sistine Chapel, where
the papal election takes place, contains masterpieces
of Michelangelo, such as the Last Judgement. Of course
you can not miss St. Peter's Cathedral, Christianity's big-
gest and most impressive church, with art works of Mi-
chelangelo and Bernini. In front of it the fascinating St.
Peter´s Square, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
In the afternoon you will go outside of Rome, to the Al-
bani hills area and Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer
residence. Then go down to the Alban Lake, a volcanic
lake. From here we can enjoy the stunning view of the
various medieval towns with its castles. On the slopes
is pleasantly situated Frascati, the famous city of wine.
Back to hotel late afternoon. Dinner at leisure.
Day 7 Arezzo - area Venice After breakfast you will
leave Rome and go towards Northern Italy. On the way
on you will make a nice stop in Arezzo (Tuscany) to visit
the "Etruscan Town", where famous personalities have
left their mark such as the poet Francesco Petrarca,
Piero della Francesca and his frescoes in the Church of
San Francesco, Giorgio Vasari, the great architect who
built the Uffizi. Arezzo is mainly dedicated to handicraft
as under the Etruscan and later the Roman rule. At that
time Arezzo was famed for the handcrafted ceramics
and metal. Today the town is renowned for the produc-
tion of golden jewellery. The Antique market on Piazza
Grande and the surrounding streets are very charming.
In the surrounding we have organised for you a
light lunch in a " locanda" of charme situated in
the beautiful landscape of Tuscany. In the wine
bar, you one can taste the best of Tuscan and Ital-
ian wines accompanied by little appetisers.
Then transfer to hotel in area of Venice. Accommodation
and dinner at leisure.
Day 8 Venice Breakfast in hotel. Then you will
enjoy a guided walking tour of Venice. Fairytale
beautiful, suspended between sea and sky, the town
of the Doges welcomes visitors from all over the
world. Venice owes most of its charm to the fairy-
like light lagoon scenery as well as its array of works
of art created in both Western and Eastern style.
The rest of the day is at our own disposal. If the
return flight the day after leaves in the morn-
ing from Milan, you can visit Verona this afternoon.
Back to hotel late afternoon. Dinner at leisure.
Day 9 Verona - Milan After breakfast, departure
towards Verona, the town of "Romeo and Giulietta"
where a local guide will show you its beauties. Verona
is wonderfully located in the hilly landscape of the River
Adige,the second mostimportant art cityof art in Vene-
to after Venice. From Piazza Bra with the magnificent
Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest in Italy, you
can easily reach the old town strolling along the co-
lourful and lively Via Mazzini. A very important colony
under the Roman Empire, Verona was later conquered
by the Ostrogoths, the Langobards and the Franks.
Then you go towards Milan airport.
Tour Italia

For travelers making their way through Italy for the first time, the most popular attractions in the country are a must-
see. How could you miss the Colosseum in Rome, or Vatican City, or the Renaissance heart of Florence, or St. Mark's
square in Venice and so on… This tour is a "best of" list of the best of Italy. You will begin with the "must see" sightsee-
ings and along the way, you will enjoy Italy's culture, wine and cuisine.
Tour Italia
Programme details
• Bus rental for the whole tour from Rome to
Milan, as per programm
• 3 nights B&B in Rome
• Entrance fees of Vatican Museums, Cappella
Sistina and St. Peter's Basilica
• Half day guide Rome
• Half day guide Florence
• 1 night B&B in Florence
• Ice-cream break in Pisa
• Round Boat-transfer from Tronchetto to Hotel
and back
• Half day guide Venice
• Half day boat-trip to Murano and Burano
• Half day guide Milano
• Entrance fees to the Dome
• 2 nights B&B in Milan
• Half day guide Como
• Mini-cruise on Lake Como
from € 904
The top 4 art cities of Italy:

Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan
Tour Italia
Day 1 Arrival in Rome and transfer to Hotel. 3 nights
on B&B.
Day 2OurancientRometourstartsoffinPiazzaVene-
zia and then takes us from the Capitoline Hill, symbol of
Rome's power, to the Roman Forum and the Colosseum,
where gladiatorial combats took place. The tour contin-
uestotheVatican,thesmallestcountryoftheworld!Vis-
it the Vatican Museums with masterpieces of the Greek
art dating back to the I century BC such as the famous
Laokoon group or the world-renowned masterpieces of
Michelangelo: the Sistine Chapel. Of course you can not
missSt.Peter'sCathedral,Christianity'sbiggestandmost
impressive church, with art works of Michelangelo and
Bernini.
Day 3 Rome has a great number of fountains and
squares. Our tour take you from Piazza della Repubblica
withitsNaiadiFountaintoPiazzaNavonawiththeFoun-
tain of the Four Rivers by Bernini, from the Quirinale Hill
to Piazza del Popolo and its three churches devoted to
Maria, from Trevi Fountain, Rome´s most renowned one,
to the famous Spanish Steps with its "Barcaccia" (Foun-
tain of the "ugly Boat"). Last but not least Piazza Bocca
della Verita, the famous mouth of truth. Afternoon at
disposal to enjoy the eternal city.
Day 4 AfterbreakfastwavegoodbyetoRomeandpro-
ceed to Florence. Time goes by, yet Florence remains one
of the most important cities of art in the world. Dante,
Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo, Brunelleschi, Donatello and
the "divine" Michelangelo have left their mark in the
streets, the marble, the magnificent palaces and the
museums of the town, a legacy of mankind. Everywhere
visitors will be in awe of the culture of the "Beautiful".
The elegant shops in the city centre and the popular
markets combine with the scenes and panoramas like
"A room with a view, the movie". Check-in at your Hotel.
Day 5 TodaywedrivefromFlorencetoVenicethrough
Pisa. A few steps along the medieval city walls, through
the colours and the confused din of voices of the multi-
ethnic market… until you will be in awe of a wonder!
The most famous square of Italy and maybe of the world
takes your breath away: Piazza dei Miracoli is just there
for you with the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Ca-
thedral and the Monumental Cemetery. Check-in at your
Hotel in Venice for 2 nights on B&B.
Day 6 After breakfast we discover Venice. Fairytale
beautiful, suspended between sea and sky, the town of
the Doges welcomes its visitors from all over the world.
Start your visit in Piazza San Marco, were the most fa-
mous venetian church has been build in 829. Continue
along the Canal Grande and enjoying the architecture of
the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. In the after-
noon enjoy a halfday boat-trip to Murano and Burano.
Murano, worldwide renowned for its glass manufactur-
ing industry, is the largest island near Venice, instead
Burano is an old fishing port with picturesque houses,
famous thanks to its lace making school.
Day 7 AfterbreakfastdepartureforMilan.Despitebe-
ing a modern city and one of the most important world
economics centres, Milan is rich in magnificent arts trea-
sures. The Dome Square, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
II with its elegant shops and cafes and the renowned
Teatro La Scala represent a popular meeting point. Visit
the imposing Dome decorated in Gothic style with thou-
sands of marble statues and spires and the golden "Ma-
donnina"atthetop.Today,Milanisrenownedworldwide
for the fashion designers...so do not miss some time to
shop! Check-in in Hotel.
Day 8 TodayisdedicatedtothevisitoftheComoLake.
Comoispicturesquelylocatedonthesouthernendofthe
lake with the same name. Narrow streets, artistic monu-
ments and the ancient city walls serve to document the
Middle Age times. After the visit of the city take some
time to explore the shores of Lake Como, that are still
today a succession of small towns with ancient stone
belltowersandsumptuousvillas.Inordertohaveagood
vision of the beauties of the "Riviera" we highly recom-
mend a boat tour. Few places are as romantic as Lake
Como, and even fewer resorts as beautiful as Bellagio,
called the "Pearl of the Lake".
Day 9 After breakfast transfer to airport Milan for de-
parture. Arrivederci Italia!

Florence, Rome & Amalfi...
enjoy the dolce vita!
This tour is dedicated to you, curios travellers, who want to discover unknown places, hidden corners even in famous
and most visited cities... Florence with its small streets and imposing palaces, Rome which offers much more than
only the Colosseum to be visited and in the end a jump to Southern Italy where Sorrento peninsula reveals its mis-
chievous panoramic views on Amalfi coast, glamour aspects on the Piazzetta in Capri and the spirit of ancient times
in the archeological site of Pompeii.
Tour Italia
Programme details
• Coach rental for the tour (as per program)
• 3 nights B&B in Florence
• Full day guide Florence
• Half day guide Lucca
• 2 nights Be&B in Rome
• Half day guide Vatican incl. Vatican Museums
(max 4 hrs)
• Reservation fees (without queue) for visit of
Vatican museums, Cappella Sistina and St.
Peter's Chatedral entrance and whispers
• Half day guide Sorrento
• Mozzarella tasting incl. typical products
and beverages in Sorrento area
• 4 nights B&B in the area of Sorrento
• Full day guide Amalfi coast
• Full day guide Capri
• Speed boat from Sorrento to Capri and back
• Minibus rental for island tour
• Full day guide Herculaneum, Vesuvius and
Pompeii
• Half day guide Naples and assistance during
transfer at the airport
Packagepriceperperson10days
from € 999

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