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ITALY PACKAGES FOR GROUPS 2014-2015

THE RATES BELOW ARE PER PERSON / IN DOUBLE ROOM AND ARE VALID FOR GROUPS WITH A MINIMUM 16 PERSONSTHE RATES ARE WITHOUT LAND TRANSPORTATIONS – THE BUS RATE WILL DEPEND ON THE NUMBER OF PARTECIPANTS!!!ALL THE BELOW TOURS CAN BE COMBINED FOR A LONGER TRIP!

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Classic Riviera - 5 days / 4 nights

starting from EUR 173,00 per person / in double room

1st Day: Arrival Riviera

Arrival and welcome drink.

2nd Day: San Remo -

This morning we drive through beautiful and scenic landscapes to San Remo with its magnificent parks and promenades. The city is famous for the famous casino and floriculture. Explore the beautiful city that is also the capital of the Riviera, with a guided city tour. In the city of La Pigna is found on the hill hochgeschachtelte houses with steep streets, covered alleys and little squares. Afterwards, we head over the old Roman wine road into the hinterland to Dolce Acqua, a picturesque hillside town from the 12th Century. The ruined castle ruins, the narrow, winding streets, its typical stone houses and the medieval bridge will impress you. The visit of an ancient oil mill with olive oil tasting, Ligurian antipasti and a glass of wine round out the day.

3rd Day: Monaco - Nice

Today, take a trip to Nice and Monaco. First, enjoy the charm of Nice with a short city tour. Then it goes over the picturesque Basse Corniche, with magnificent views of the sea and the coast to the Principality of Monaco. Visit the legendary Casino and the magnificent palace of the Grimaldi family, as well as the tombs of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier. You also have the opportunity to get to know the Oceanographic Aquarium Museum and the exotic garden.

4th Day: Genoa - Rapallo - Portofino

A ride at the Golfo dei Tigullio is on the program today. In the charming old town of Genoa, you will be able to admire the ancient palaces and trading houses, testifies their splendor from the former wealth of the merchants and nobles. Then the journey continues to Rapallo with its manicured palm-lined promenade, from where you will have a boat trip to Portofino, the resort of the rich and famous do. The small picturesque fishing harbor with its colorful houses ideal for window shopping.

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5th Day: home

With many beautiful impressions you take the journey home.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class 1 x welcome drink 1 x full day tour San Remo / Hinterland 1 x olive oil sample with Ligurian Antipasti in an ancient oil mill 1 x full day tour Monaco / Nice 1 x full day tour Genoa / Rapallo / Portofino 1 x boat trip Rapallo - Portofino - Rapallo

Tuscany - scenic attractions and culinary delights - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival

Arrival at the beautiful Tuscany.

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2nd Day: Volterra and San Gimignano - high towers and palaces

The morning takes you first to Volterra. The city is world famous for its alabaster, a marble-like Gipsart. During the visit an alabaster workshop you get to know this special crafts up close. Lunch is served in an idyllic country estate with homemade cheese, charcuterie and a glass of good red wine. Next it goes into the so-called "Manhattan of Tuscany". Even from afar you can see the towering towers of San Gimignano. With an ice cream in hand, you will learn the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, Palazzo del Popolo and Piazza della Cisterna know her very pretty fountain.

3rd Day: Siena and Panforte - between Gothic and crafts tradition

The medieval and gothic-influenced city of Siena awaits your visit today. A guided tour through the labyrinthine old town you embark on a journey into the history of the city. In the afternoon visit a family-run bakery that specializes in local desserts such as traditional Panforte. This delicacy was first manufactured in the early Middle Ages in a monastery of various spices, almonds and candied fruit.

4th Day: Florence and wine tasting - from the city of the Medici to the Chianti

Florence, the world-famous art city and capital of Tuscany, stands today as the first destination for the day on your program. In addition to incomparable art treasures, such as the replica of David by Michelangelo, you will also learn the sweet side of the city know. In a Choccolateria enjoy two chocolates. The charming landscape of the Chianti area will delight in the afternoon. You stop off at one of the many wineries and can be over a snack taste the excellent regional wines.

5th Day: home

With unforgettable memories as it is called again today to say goodbye to a culinary journey through Tuscany.

Tuscany

Anyone who has been in Tuscany, always comes back. The unique blend of stunning scenery, cultural treasures and culinary delights of Tuscany gives a special charm. Rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, cypresses and olive trees invite you to linger and dream. Historic town, magnificent palaces and churches, architectural marvels and numerous cultural treasures of bygone eras enchanted at every turn. And that definitely includes Tuscan cuisine, which is an adventure for the palate. Wonderful pasta variations, delicious cheeses, cold meats and traditional recipes form the basis of a kitchen, which included: the famous Chianti wine. Buon Appetito! On this trip, you have everything. A Tuscan hotel, great trips and special treats. Enjoy the best-known cities, such as the Etruscan Volterra, San Gimignano and also Siena and Florence. In addition, you can visit typical farms in Tuscany. From Alabaster operation, a gelateria and of course a winery. There you are, for example, the typical "Bistecca Fiorentina" prepare and learn many tricks to Tuscan cuisine. We want you to enjoy an unforgettable journey through Tuscany multi-faceted that you will remember.

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INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board Hotel of the upper middle class 3-course dinner 1 x full day tour Volterra / San Gimignano 1 x visit an alabaster workshop 1 x lunch with cheese, cold meats, salad and red wine on one estate 1 x gelateria (Ice Cream shop) in San Gimignano, including one scoop of ice cream 1 x full day tour Siena / Sovicille 1 x visit to a manufacturing plant for Panforte Sovicille 1 x chocolate sample (2 chocolates) in Cioccolateria in Florence 1 x 3 hour city tour of Florence 1 x 4-tasting with bruschetta, sausage, cheese + Cantucci in the Chianti area

Piedmont Connoisseur - a dining experience - 4 days / 3 nights


1st Day: Arrival - Piedmont

The Piedmont - "the land at the foot of the mountains" - Today you will reach after a pleasant journey.

2nd Day : Langhe and Roero, the territory of truffles and wine

The beautiful hilly Langhe and Roero you learn on your trip today. First, you visit a truffle operation, in which the most expensive of the edible mushrooms is processed. The popular delicacy among gourmets with extraordinary flavor was already appreciated in antiquity.

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Here in Piedmont grows a particularly exquisite white variety. A taste of truffle products completes the visit. Then it's on to Alba. The historic center of the "city of a hundred spiers" is characterized by 20 old famous towers that were originally built as prestige objects rich noble families. Here you can enjoy a lunch in a typical Piedmont restaurant. In the afternoon you equip the beautiful castle of Grinzane Cavour from a visit before you visit a typical winery in Barolo Langhe region and taste the fine wines of the region. At the end you will Torrone, taste a typical Italian dessert made of nougat, in a Torroneladen.

3rd Day: Turin, capital of chocolate

Learn today Turin, know the beautiful capital of the Piedmont, which is particularly inviting with its extensive arcades and beautiful Art Nouveau cafés for strolling. During a city tour you will see the landmark of the city, the Mole and the Palazzi Madama Reale. Then you will be the specialty of the city learn in a historic setting, whom bicerin. This combination of coffee, drinking chocolate and whipped cream enjoys since the 18th Century the highest popularity among the population of Turin. Here you also have the opportunity to taste a gianduiotto, the Turin chocolate praline with cocoa and hazelnuts. The crowning end of the day, we recommend a trip to the Basilica della Superga, of which one has a magnificent view of the whole Turin - has the panorama of the Alps - with a bit of luck. In the evening you can enjoy a 4-course dinner at the hotel.

4th Day: home - Piedmont

Today we say goodbye to the beautiful Piedmont.

Our tips:

In October and November every weekend of truffle market is held in Alba. Be there when buyers and sellers haggle over the precious mushrooms. On the third weekend of September, the Palio of Asti takes place, a traditional horse race against a historical backdrop. Even the ceremonial costume parade you should not miss.

INCLUSIONS

3 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class in the room Piedmont 1 x full day tour Piedmont 1 x truffle tasting in a truffle operation with visit 1 x typical 2-course lunch in Alba 1 x 4-tasting with a visit to the winery 1 x visit to a Torroneladen with tasting 1 x 3 hour city tour Turin 1 x 1 bicerin (Turin specialty) in a historic setting 1 x 4-course dinner included in the half board at the hotel

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Tour Northern Italy - 8 Days / 7 nights


1st Day: Arrival Lago Maggiore

Today you will travel first to the magnificent Lake Maggiore. Depending on arrival time, you still have the opportunity to give a half day guided tour of the Borromean Islands (Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella).

2nd Day: Lago Maggiore - Piedmont - Riviera

On your Next trip to the Riviera it goes through the impressive scenic Piedmont, with its vine-covered hills that make up the richness of the Langhe. A stopover is planned near Alba to taste a glass of the famous wine. Next, continue your trip to the beautiful Riviera.

3rd Day: Monaco - Nice

Whether Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly or Picasso - the Côte d'Azur, one of the most diverse areas of Europe, has fascinated almost all the celebrities of the world. The Principality of Monaco is after the Vatican City is the second smallest state in the world. Discover Monaco Ville and stroll through the picturesque old town with its narrow streets and the Prince's Palace. In Nice you fanned the breath of Mediterranean flair. Enjoy a stroll along the world-famous beach promenade and admire the luxurious yachts in the harbor.

4th Day: Riviera - Golfo del Tigullio - Versilia

During the morning it goes to the Riviera di Levante, Rapallo and the picturesque harbor of Portofino. On a boat trip you will get to know this beautiful stretch of coast closer. Later, there is still time to admire the romantic harbor and the fort / church of San Giorgio to run, from where you can on a clear day a great view to the Alps has. Then continue past the Cinque Terre (worth a trip to Portovenere with its colorful houses and the beautiful promenade) and Carrara marble quarries up to the Versilia coast.

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5th Day: Pisa - Lucca

Your Today's excursion to Pisa and Lucca offers you some of the highlights of Tuscany. Pisa convinced not only by the leaning tower, but also to other attractions like the Campo Santo, a cemetery in the form of a monumental cloister, or the Duomo Santa Maria Assunta. Lucca, the sympathetic Puccini's hometown, impresses with its Duomo and the Praetorian Palace. You will complete this tour with an olive oil tasting room in Lucca.

6th Day: Versilia - Florence - Lido di Jesolo

In the morning you will visit in a 3-hour guided tour of Florence and its art. Of course including the famous Ponte Vecchio fall with their small goldsmiths house, Piazza della Signoria, the center of urban life with the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza del Duomo. At the end of the tour is a visit to the famous Market Hall on the program. Not too late, it then goes to Bologna and Padua over to Lido di Jesolo.

7th Day: Venice

Take a boat ride today from Punta Sabbioni to the lagoon city of Venice. Here you will visit a gondola workshop, where you can watch the gondola farmers at work. Following a guided tour to explore historic Venice Piazza San Marco, the Grand Canal, the Palazzo Ducale and of course the Rialto Bridge. Return by boat to Punta Sabbioni.

8th Day: home

Today we say goodbye. After an exciting tour you will take the journey home.

INCLUSIONS

7 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotels, good middle class 1 x 3-tasting standing including a visit to the wine museum and film 1 x full day tour Monaco / Nice 1 x boat trip Rapallo - Portofino - Rapallo 1 x 3 hour city tour Pisa 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Lucca 1 x olive oil tasting in Lucca 1 x 3 hour city tour of Florence 1 x visit to the covered market in Florence including aperitif 1 x Private boat transfer P. Sabbioni - near St. Mark's Square - P. Sabbioni including boat taxes 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Venice 1 x visit gondola workshop

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Romantic Lake Garda - 5 days


1st Day: Arrival Garda

The deep blue lake is the goal of your 5 day trip. In your hotel you will be met joyfully.

2nd Day: Picturesque towns on the northern lake

Your Today's excursion takes you first along the lakeside road Via Gardesana Malcesine, the place with the imposing Scaliger Castle. With the boat you travel to Limone to the other shore of Lake Garda. Let you get the particular contrast between the rugged mountains and the waters of the lake, which has shaped the landscape here, fascinating! After a tour of the picturesque town of Limone, take the boat to Riva del Garda, the northernmost town on Lake Garda. After a short walk through the colorful Old Town, which is influenced by Venetian and Habsburg construction, it's something in the hinterland to the Cascata di Varone. Here crashes of almost 100m high waterfall in a narrow gorge. This impressive spectacle of nature, which can be admired from 2 different high bridges, forms a beautiful end to the day before heading back to your hotel.

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3rd Day: Venice and the Venetian lagoon

The city of Venice is now on your program. For a city stroll across the numerous bridges, through the narrow streets, past the large and small squares as well as the beautiful churches and impressive palaces you will be enchanted by the Venetian flair. Then take a boat ride through the Venetian lagoon. Here you can forget the stress of everyday life a little. On the idyllic shaped by craft and fishing islands, time seems to stand a bit quiet. Enjoy this vivid contrast to Venice! In Murano, you will still learn the secrets of glass blowing that here since the 13th century is at home, before heading back to the mainland and back to Lake Garda.

4th Day: About Valeggio sul Mincio Verona

Along the Via Gardesana it is today in the south. Your first stop is in Peschiera where the Scaliger established their mighty fortress, which was then expanded by the Venetians to a 2000m long fortification which surrounds the city center today. After a short sightseeing route takes you along the Mincio, the only outflow of Lake Garda, to Valeggio sul Mincio. Here in the home of tortellini you first learn a little more about their history and manufacture before you can try the so-called love knots. In the afternoon you will then Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, for a visit. In Verona's atmospheric old quarter is wide places of splendid Renaissance palaces, Romanesque and Gothic churches and numerous other testimonies of past eras open lined.

5th Day: home

Today we say goodbye to Bella Italia. With many beautiful memories in the luggage you take on your journey home.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class 1 x full day tour north of Lake Garda 1 x boat trip with private boat Malcesine - Limone 1 x boat trip with private boat Limone - Riva del Garda 1 x entry Waterfall Varone 1 x full day tour guide Venice from Lake Garda 1 x Private boat transfer Tronchetto - S. Marco, including the boot taxes 1 x Private boat ride through the Venetian Lagoon 1 x entry Glassblowing in Murano 1 x full day tour Lake Garda / Valeggio sul Mincio / Verona 1 x tortellini tasting including instruction in the history and production

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Friuli - art, culture and pleasure - 4 Days / 3 nights


1st Day: Arrival Friuli

Arrival in the Italian region of Friuli, to the land of fine wines with its thousand-year tradition of cultivation. "Piccolo Mondo" small world or "Piccolo Universo" small universe called the Friulans their region. Of all there is something: Mountains with meadows, small lakes and dense forests, hills and plains, rivers and of course the sea.

2nd Day: Excursion San Daniele, Spilimbergo and Villa Manin

On your first day on site, first go into the known San Daniele del Friuli. During the visit of a ham factory you will become familiar with the production of this delicacy. The restaurant operation you have then the opportunity to taste the ham. Around noon, you will continue to Spilimbergo. The city is known for five centuries the "capital of mosaic art." The day concludes with a trip to the Villa Manin, one of the most impressive villas Veneto countryside. It was in the 17th Century built by the noble Venetian family Manin. Who Villa Manin would like to go inside can buy locally to the admission ticket. A guide is available for an additional charge.

3rd Day Sightseeing Tour: Udine and Cividale del Friuli

Get to know today Udine, the most important city in the region. During a guided tour through the charming old town you will see impressive buildings such as the Archbishop's Palace and the imposing cathedral on Piazza Duomo and Piazza Libertà, which is considered one of the most beautiful places on the mainland. Then stroll nor the arcade-lined Piazza Matteotti or in the exclusive shops before the trip continues to Cividale. The landmark of the town is the Ponte del Diavolo, the so-called Devil's Bridge, which spans only a few meters south of the cathedral river Natisone. Right on the bridge there is a small bakery where you are allowed to strengthen in Friuli, delicious pastries.

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Depending on the group size, the tasting also take place in a bakery near Cividale. In the late afternoon you to round off this eventful day with a wine tasting at a vineyard in the famous Collio region in space Cividale.

4th Day: home

With many unforgettable memories join today after breakfast on the trip home.

Our tip:

Ham Festival in San Daniele del Friuli The small town of San Daniele del Friuli, located in the beautiful hills of Friuli area, is home to the famous eponymous ham. Once a year at the traditional Ham Festival, which takes place in late June on a regular basis, the city celebrates its delicious delicacy with peppy music, extraordinary events, and excellent white wines.

INCLUSIONS

3 nights / half board Hotel good middle class in the room Udine / Pordenone 3-course dinner 1 x full day tour of San Daniele, Spilimbergo, Villa Manin 1 x visit ham factory 1 x ham sample the local producers 1 x full day tour of Udine and Cividale del Friuli 1 x Friulian tasting pastries in a bakery in Cividale 1 x 4-tasting with a small snack in the Collio area

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Classic Lake Garda - 4 Days / 3 nights



Go to the popular Lake Garda. In addition to a warm welcome at the hotel, a Mediterranean vegetation, picturesque coves, picturesque fishing villages, medieval castles and historic towns.

2nd Day: Northern Lake Garda with grappa sample

Today you will explore the north of Lake Garda. First, the route takes you along the so-called Olive Riviera, Malcesine. With a tangle of medieval streets, handsome houses fronts the colorful picturesque harbor and the Scaliger castle the townscape has undoubtedly a special charm. Along the coastal road then go on to Riva del Garda, the northernmost town on Lake Garda. A mixture of Venetian and Habsburg construction shapes the image of the old town, which is grouped with its colorful facades and angular towers around the harbor. From Riva del Garda from it then proceeds through the scenic landscape of the Basso Sarca Valley, past the ruins of the castle of the Counts of Arco to Toblino and the castle of the same name. After a brief photo-stop drive to the end of the day on a small sample Grappa.

3rd Day: Southern Lake Garda with olive oil sample

This day you start with a visit to an olive oil mill, where of course you have the opportunity to taste the liquid gold of Lake Garda. Then the route takes you along the Via Gardesana Orientale to the wonderful Sirmione. By the medieval castle, the Rocca Scaligera with stunning views over the town and the peninsula, you reach the medieval town lined with houses and buildings downtown. There are the caves of Catullus on the northern tip of the island. In the afternoon, then back to the east bank of Lake Garda. This path could be traveled by boat (only from April to November). It offers itself then also the visit of Bardolino. Here it is possible for another strolling through the narrow streets of the old town and maybe a good glass of wine of the same name.

4th Day: home

Now it's saying goodbye to Bella Italia.

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Our tip:

Between late June and late August 2014, the famous Opera Festival will be held again in nearby Verona. Here you will find a blend of classical, contemporary art, modern and pageantry spiced with some Italian flair. Let us take you on a fascinating opera experience! This event is recommended as a combination to this journey. We are happy to reserve tickets for the desired dates.

Weekly markets on Lake Garda

Monday: Cisano di Bardolino, Peschiera, Torri del Benaco Tuesday: Casteletto di Brenzone, Castelnuovo del Garda, Desenzano, lime (1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month), Torbole (June - Sept. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month) Wednesday: Arco (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month), Lazise, Riva del Garda (2 and 4 Wednesday of the month), San Felice del Benaco Thursday: Bardolino, Bussolengo, Toscolano - Maderno Friday: Garda, Manerba del Garda, Sirmione Saturday: Malcesine, Padenghe, Salo, Valeggio sul Mincio Sunday: Borghetto (on the 3rd Sunday of the month)

INCLUSIONS

3 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class 1 x full day tour north of Lake Garda 1 x guided grappa tasting with Trentino cheese and bread 1 x full day tour southern Lake Garda 1 x visit olive oil mill including sample

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Friuli - Italy's hidden treasure - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival Adriatic Coast

Your journey takes you to the beautiful Adriatic coast. Your hotel is located in the area of Lignano / Grado / Bibione. It offers golden sandy beaches, deep blue sea and bright sunshine.

2nd Day: Excursion Aquileia and Grado with boating

The historic city of Aquileia is your first destination today. On a guided tour you admire the important Unesco World Heritage Site excavation site. Impressively, it shows the remains of a Roman forum, a basilica, mosaic floors and statues. You will visit the ancient aqueduct, the remains of the ancient port facility, and beautiful to seeing Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, with the most important early Christian mosaic floor in Italy. Then the route takes you to the golden island of Grado. Experience with a walk to the unique charm of the picturesque Old Town, with its Venetian charm and romantic fishermen's houses. The highlight of the day is a boat trip in the lagoon of Grado fascinating. Enjoy a relaxing boat tour and let the salty sea air caress your face! In the island Barbana you hold to take a walk Island. In the evening drive back to your hotel.

3rd Day: port of Trieste with a visit to Miramare Castle

After breakfast, drive to the capital of Friuli - to Trieste. The enchanting port city has already garnered great writers such as James Joyce in its spell. Discover in a guided tour among others, the Piazza Unità, the impressive waterfront immediately outside the main square of Trieste, Teatro Romano and the "Canal Grande". The traditional coffee houses invite to a small pause before you conquer the Miramare Castle in the afternoon. The romantic castle was built in 1856-1860 by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria.

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Also the terraced park with a variety of exotic trees and the incredibly beautiful view of the sea is well worth seeing. Your return trip takes you through the karst area. This unique natural landscape rich in rugged limestone cliffs, lush forests and quaint villages. In a typical local winery insert a stopover and enjoy a wine and olive oil tasting. After this eventful day, drive back to your hotel.

4th Day: Venice

Another highlight of this trip is now on your program - a visit to the lagoon city of Venice. From the jetty Punta Sabbioni it goes with the boat on the Grand Canal in the center of the city, the Piazza San Marco. Here you will meet your guide who will show all the classics in Venice, like the famous Basilica di San Marco, the imposing Campanile, the Doge's Palace and the glittering known Rialto Bridge. After the tour, you still have time to go shopping in Tailors-quarter or relax and enjoy a snack in one of the cozy Venetian Bacaros before you take the private boat back to the mainland.

5th Day: home

After relaxing and eventful days you come to your home.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class in the area Bibione / Lignano / Grado 1 x full day tour Aquileia and Grado 1 x boat trip to the island of Grado Barbana and back 1 x full day tour Trieste, Miramare Castle and Karst 1 x entry Miramare Castle 1 of 2 x wine tasting and olive oil tasting in the karst area 1 x Private boat transfer P. Sabbioni - near St. Mark's Square, including the boot taxes 1 x 2 hour city tour Venice 1 x Private boat transfer near St. Mark's Square - P. Sabbioni including boat taxes

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Panorama of the pleasures in Piedmont - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival Piedmont

Arrival in the gourmet paradise of Piedmont and into your hotel.

2nd Day: sparkling pleasure in Asti

Today you will learn the Piedmontese town of Asti and its surroundings know you better. The town of Asti, is characterized by stately mansions, which are strengthened by towers. But worth seeing are also the ancient city wall with towers still partially preserved, the Gothic cathedral with a brick façade, the church of San Pietro with the mounted rotunda, the proud Renaissance palaces and romantic nooks and crannies around the Piazza San Secondo. The area around Asti is characterized by green hills, where you can find some of the best truffles in the world. In the afternoon you know the dainty, is world famous for the Asti and the surrounding area. You visit a champagne producer in Canelli. In a tasting you can see for yourself the quality of sparkling wines.

3rd Day: Vercelli rice scenery, grappa and Valsesia

Our first stop will Vercelli. The city is located in the northeastern Piedmont and can look back on a long history. The former Celtic settlement won because of their special position among the Romans of strategic importance and was later even to a bishopric. Particularly worth seeing are still the Basilica of Sant'Andrea and the Cathedral of San Eusebio. Today Vercelli is known primarily as a trading center for rice. You are visiting a rice farm and discover how these specialty is grown in the region. If desired, you can also enjoy a lunch at the farm. The journey then continues from the rice-growing area in the wine region of Ghemme and Gattinara. Here you can taste the typical Italian Grappa.

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After this stop, continue in a northerly direction in the natural idyll of the Valsesia. Here is one of the nine Sacri Monti of Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sacro Monte di Varallo is the oldest and most important sacred mountain of Alpbogenregion. You will visit the Basilica, with its numerous chapels, decorated and embellished by artists from Piedmont over a long period of time.

4th Day: Turin and the gourmet delicacies of the world

The royal capital of the Piedmont, Turin, today is the destination. The long-term residence of the Savoy enchants your visitors through miles of magnificent arcades, Baroque palaces, traditional Art Nouveau cafés and countless shops. The imposing Royal Palaces, spacious, tree-houses and places the many churches on every corner will delight you. Admire the Roman theater, the cathedral and the chapel in which a copy of the grave Shroud is kept. Then you will visit with your guide a true gourmet paradise, the huge specialty department store Eataly. On the first floor of the department store is the Museum Carpano. Here you embark on a journey back in time on the history of absinthe. This former favorite drink of the king was patented by Benedetto Carpano 1786 in Turin. After this excursion into the history of pleasure a coffee and a Piedmont pastries await you. Strengthened You can then plunge into shopping pleasure. You will find in the department store, the best specialties of Piedmont and around the world. Who wants to end the day quietly, which can spoil yourself in one of the restaurants.

5th Day: home

After breakfast you will say goodbye to Italy. With fond memories and perhaps one or another specialty from Piedmont take the return journey.

Our tip:

Festival of Lights in Turin: Every year from mid-November to mid-January, the city offers a spectacle of a special kind: million lights illuminate the Baroque facades of the old town and provide a very special atmosphere in the Piedmontese capital.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner or buffet Hotel area Alessandria 1 x full day tour Asti and surroundings 1 x champagne tasting with snack and visit the wine producer 1 x full day tour Vercelli and Valsesia with Varallo 1 x visit to a rice farm in the room Vercelli 1 x grappa tasting visit at the winery 1 x full day tour Turin 1 x visit store Eataly including Carpano museum with coffee and some pastries

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Venice traditions with art and music - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival Venice

The unique lagoon city offers flying lions and parading pigeons and with an artistic and architectural heritage, its wonders and treasures rise along the maze of small and large channels. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of this amazing city! We are happy to organize if necessary, a water taxi transfer from the coach park at Tronchetto to your hotel.

2nd Day: city tour and Gondola tradition

In the morning visit together with your city guide, a traditional gondola workshop. Experienced gondola Bauer will show you how this Venetian artwork is produced. Then continues on your guide through Venice's bustling center, with the famous Piazza San Marco, the Rialto Bridge and the beautiful glass and antique stores on Tailors. Later you can enjoy a traditional gondola ride on the Grand Canal.

3rd Day: secret paths through the Doge's Palace and violin concert

Today, the route takes you to the famous Palazzo Ducale - The Doge's Palace. The imposing complex of the Doge's Palace, with its courtyards, corridors, council chambers and secret rooms to be a highlight of Venetian architecture. He served as the residence of the Doge, and as the central hub of Venetian power. Your guide will accompany you today at the interior visit to the Itineraries segreti, the secret paths through the Doge's Palace. Passing numerous paintings, on bare marble floors and gilded wood panels run narrow paths among other things, in the offices of the Grand Chancellor and the State

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Inquisitors, in the interrogation room and the torture chamber, the Secret Archives and the infamous lead chambers, in which once Casanova scorched.

From one of these cells it then succeeded his spectacular escape. You also have the possibility to go following the visit to the Doge's Palace to Casanova's house and to convert some of its tracks. In the evenings, then the known Interpreters Veneziani to a violin concert of a special kind The church of San Vidal, at the foot of the Accademia bridge, classical music, art and history blend in with each other.

4th Day boat trip to the islands of the Venetian Lagoon

The actual city of Venice is surrounded by a ring of islands, which served the city as a protection against the sea, as industrial sites and storage or as a seat of religious institutions. Some of these islands can look back on a long history and cherished to this day the old traditions. On your today's boat trip to the islands of the lagoon, you will learn which are known for their craftsmanship islands of Murano and Burano know. Murano is since the Middle Ages the center of the Venetian glass production. Today you can experience the production of glass treasures still close. The small, idyllic island of Burano with your colorful houses, however, is the center of lace embroidery and ceramics. A hostess will accompany you on this particular cruise. After your trip through the unique island world is still some time for an independent stroll through the city before you are then expected in the evening a 4-course dinner in a typical restaurant.

5th Day: home

After breakfast we say goodbye to Bella Italia. If required, we are happy to arrange a water taxi transfer will take you back to the Tronchetto. With many beautiful memories you take the journey home.

INCLUSIONS

4 x overnight stay / breakfast buffet Good middle class hotel in Venice 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Venice 1 x Entrance and tour a gondola workshop 1 x 35 min. Ride in a Venetian gondola 1 x admission and 3 hours guided tour Doge's Palace, visit secret pathways and lead chambers 1 x violin concert in the Church of San Vidal 1 x half day tour guide Murano / Burano 1 x 4 hour boat trip Murano and Burano Taxes 1 x visit a glass factory on Murano Island 1 x 4-course dinner in a typical restaurant in Venice

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The two sides of the Adriatic - 6 days / 5 nights


1st Day: Arrival - Lido di Jesolo

Through the impressive landscapes of the Alps and the Veneto you are traveling to Lido di Jesolo.

2nd Day: Venice - Rimini

Venice is a kaleidoscopic scenery of a well-designed maze, which consists of waterways and stone. Let yourself be enchanted by the Venetian style on a city tour. From the jetty Tronchetto you can to the center of Venice - to go to St. Mark's Square. Here you will meet your guide (optional), which will visit with you the antique, goldfunkelnde, covered by numerous ornaments Mark's Church and the Doge's Palace, the famous Bridge of Sighs and the prison. In the afternoon, continue to the south to in the evening to reach the Rimini area.

3rd Day: San Marino - Ancona - ferry crossing

Take the opportunity today to visit the "oldest republic in the world." San Marino is located between the regions of Emilia Romagna and Marche. According to legend, in 301 AD in the year. San Marino by masons founded as "Marinus". Today's Republic emerged from a 885-mentioned monastery and received the 1263 still valid today constitution. While an optional tour, you see, among others, the

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Piazza della Liberta, the beautiful main square of the city, the neo-Gothic Palazzo del Governo, the neoclassical Basilica di San Marino and the chapel of San Pitro.

Then continue to Ancona, where the embarkation takes place around 19:00 clock on the ferry to Split. The dinner are on board and Overnight in 2-berth inside cabins.

4th Day: Split - Plitvice Lakes - Opatija / Lovran

At 7.00 clock you reach Split today. Along the coastal road, via Sinji and Knin, go to one of the most beautiful natural wonders in South Eastern Europe - the Plitvice Lakes. At a length of 8km, the lakes like pearls strung together. They form the headwaters of the river Korana, which is dammed by natural barriers and terraces. The water falls at these weirs in 72m high cascade into the valley. Do not let this natural spectacle missed. About Rijeka can be reached in the evening the room Opatija / Lovran.

5th Day: stay Opatija / Lovran

Use the day to a tour of Istria with Pula and Motovun. In Pula, the well-preserved amphitheater, the most important Roman building of Istria is located. Worth seeing are also the Archaeological Museum, Golden gate of Sergijevac and the Temple of Augustus. Motovun, Istria is a must every trip, is a typical small town in the hinterland. Then continue to Pazin, the capital of Istria. In an elevated position here is the castle, which was founded on the 9th Century back.

6th Day: Opatija / Lovran - home

You leave Croatia and have an opportunity for a trip to the famous seaside resort of Portoroz. Then continue north. Use the time to visit the Postojna Cave. The impressive cave system to explore with a small train and on foot. Highly recommended is a visit to the Lipizzaner stud farm in Lipica, home of one of the most famous horse breeds, the Lipizzaner horse. Founded in 1580 by the Austrian army, it has the stand its name from the Linden (Slovenian Lipa), on the park-like grounds. Then the journey home takes place.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that the ferry runs only on certain days of the week depending on season. Outside cabins as well as single cabins are only available on request at extra cost. Itinerary subject to change!

INCLUSIONS

Ferry: Ancona - Split 1x dinner on board 1x buffet breakfast on board Accommodation in 2-berth cabins 4 nights / half board 3-course dinner or buffet

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Hotels, good middle class

Riviera à la Française - 4 Days / 3 nights


1st Day: Arrival Riviera

Welcome to the Riviera. The hotel offers guests a welcome drink.

2nd Day: Monaco - Monte-Carlo

Today enjoy the atmosphere of the mini-state of Monaco. In a full-day guided tour in Monaco, among others, the legendary casino, get to know the exotic garden, the exclusive yacht harbor and the magnificent Prince's Palace. At 11.55 clock you should not miss the daily changing of the guard in front of the Prince's Palace.

3rd Day: Nice - St. Paul de Vence

The aim of today's trip is Nice, the capital of the Côte d'Azur with its boulevards and promenades. Then you will visit the medieval town of St. Paul de Vence, which is beautifully situated on a hill. At the end you dive into the world of fragrances and discover the art of perfume making.

4th Day: Riviera - home

After an eventful day you come in the morning to return home.

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INCLUSIONS

3 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class 1 x welcome drink 1 x full day tour Monaco / Monte Carlo 1 x full day tour of Nice / St. Paul de Vence 1 x visit to the Parfumerie Fragonard in Eze-Village

Venice in the splendor of water and light - 4 Days / 3 nights


1st Day: Arrival Venice / surroundings

Welcome to Venice! "La Serenissima", as this city is also called, is the picturesque waterways, colorful gondolas, pretty palaces and historic churches. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of this fascinating city and enjoy Venice at its best. The nearby seaside resort of Lido di Jesolo check into the hotel.

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2nd Day: Venice Classic

From the jetty Punta Sabbioni you drive in about 30 - 45 minute ride on the boat to Venice. What would be Venice without its gondolas? Visit together with a guide on a traditional gondola workshop and let us demonstrate how this relic of the golden era of Venice is made. Later, stroll through the streets on numerous bridges, past large and small squares, beautiful churches and impressive palaces to St Mark's Square. Your guide will show you the most beautiful cities in the lagoon city, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Rialto Bridge or the Tailors, the famous shopping street of Venice. Then, in a Venetian Bacaro enjoy a snack and a glass of wine. The bacari are the oldest and most beautiful premises of Venice, where the Venetians drink from dawn to dusk and wine there is to discover delicious dishes.

3rd Day: Island excursion in the Venetian lagoon

Known for their craftsmanship Murano and Burano islands should be on the agenda today. Admire in the production of beautiful Murano glass objects and visit the picturesque fishing island of Burano, the center of the silk industry, place of embroiderers, lace makers and the ceramic production. It is advisable to reserve a hostess as accompaniment is. The journey can start right from the jetty Punta Sabbioni and will end up there after about 4 hours again.

4th Day: home

After an exciting and memorable days in the lagoon city contact after breakfast the journey home on a self-chosen route.

INCLUSIONS

1 x overnight stay / breakfast buffet 2 nights / half board 3-course dinner Good middle class hotel in Lido di Jesolo 1 x Private boat transfer P. Sabbioni - Zattere including boat taxes 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Venice 1 x Entrance and tour a gondola workshop 1 x lunch at Bacaro including 1 glass of wine 1 x Private boat transfer near St. Mark's Square - P. Sabbioni including boat taxes

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Classic Tuscany - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival

Arrival in the beautiful Tuscany.

2nd Day: Pisa - Lucca

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has made it famous throughout the world. During your full day tour you will admire the Square of Miracles, the unique composition of the Cathedral, Tower, Baptistery and Campo Santo. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a masterpiece of Italian architecture. Inside the Baptistery, you can visit the hexagonal pulpit by Nicola Pisano. Something very special is the cemetery was laid out in the form of a monumental cloister. During your tour in Lucca you see, inter alia, the impressive Piazza del Mercato. Their form it owes the amphitheater, built the Romans once at this point. During a brief stop you will enjoy a typical Italian espresso or cappuccino.

3rd Day: Siena - San Gimignano

The impressions during your present leadership are characterized by narrow streets and tall towers and palaces. The historic center of Siena is grouped in the form of a three star around the Palazzo Pubblico with its Torre del Mangia (88m high) from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the famous Piazza

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del Campo. Very impressive and the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta from the 13th century is the afternoon, visit San Gimignano.

Even from afar you can see the characteristic towers. See, inter alia, the Palazzo del Popolo with its Museum Civico (optional) and the church of Sant Agostino, in which a cycle of frescoes from the life of St. Augustine by Benozzo Gozzoli is to be admired. In the afternoon you will return to a beautiful winery in the San Gimignano and enjoy in a sample some delicious Tuscan wines.

4th Day: Florence

Experience today at your half-day tour, the world famous art metropolis and capital of Tuscany, Florence. The wealth of works of art, palaces, churches and museums will impress you. Visit the Ponte Vecchio, one of the landmarks of Florence, with its goldsmiths' workshops, as well as the eponymous Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria. Also worth seeing is the imposing fortress Forte di Belvedere from the 16th century and the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the dome determines the silhouette of the city. In the afternoon, explore the city on your own. Enjoy a stroll through the unique flair of this city and are easy to overdo. There is plenty to see and do! A walk with a delicious ice twice as much fun.

5th Day: home

Unfortunately, this dream-like journey through the idyllic landscape and the picturesque towns of Tuscany is already over.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Good middle class hotel in Montecatini Terme 5 x Quietvox devices 1 x full day tour Pisa / Lucca 1 x espresso or cappuccino stop in Lucca 1 x import permit Siena 1 x full day tour Siena / San Gimignano 1 x 4-tasting with kl. Supplements on a vineyard in the San Gimignano 1 x 3 hour city tour of Florence

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Picture book Tuscany - 7 days / 6 nights


1st Day: Arrival

Arrival at the hotel in area Lucca / Montecatini Terme.

2nd Day: Lucca - A dream of Architecture

Embark this morning in Lucca on a guided journey through the Italian architecture. From the Roman era amphitheater and the Old Market Square are still left. The numerous churches of the city, Lucca is also known as Tuscan Vatican, are also witness to different eras. Of particular interest here are the churches of San Michele and San Martino, which are surrounded by stately palaces. In the afternoon, a ride on the old mountain railway is recommended up to Montecatini Alto. Enjoy a beautiful view from the top of Montecatini Terme and surroundings.

3rd Day: Florence - Art Metropole

Florence, known as a mecca for art lovers, is your destination today. During the tour you will see the landmark of the city, the ancient Ponte Vecchio, and the fortress and the cathedral with the typical dome. However, the Tuscan city is also a paradise for gourmets. In the market hall the freshest specialties of cheese, sausage and vegetables are available for purchase. Look to the dealers and buyers

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haggle while you enjoy an aperitif. In the afternoon you can take the time for a stroll or sip an espresso on the Piazza Repubblica.

4th Day: Siena - A masterpiece of Gothic

The labyrinthine old town of Siena, today for a visit between the tall towers and the magnificent palaces, red-brown brick. Also impressive is the historical center on three hills back. We then continue in southern Tuscany, in the area of Montepulciano. When a wine and olive oil tasting with a snack from Pecorino sheep cheese you to taste the noble Vino di Montepulciano Mobile. After this typical Tuscan delicacies Your hotel is located in the southern Tuscany for another stay.

5th Day: Val di Chiana - Culinary delights with hot springs

A full day trip leads you first to Montepulciano, situated on a tuff place with striking city walls. Then continue to Pienza, a town that wanted to do with the Pope Pius II an ideal city. Here you are invited to a Tuscan bread time to strengthen for the afternoon. The historic spa town of Bagno Vignoni looks forward to your visit. The former thermal pool with 51 ° C hot water is the focal point and the main attraction of the village.

6th Day: Dreams of fabric in Anghiari and culture in Arezzo

In the morning you will gain insight into a typical Tuscan craftsmanship. When visiting a cloth weaving, the leading industries in Anghiari, you can see how the finest linen and cotton is produced in traditional weaving. One of the large rural estates of the region awaits you for a lunch with bruschetta, salami, cheese, Vin Santo and olive oil tasting. After this tidbit visit Arezzo, a city that has not yet been overrun by tourists and thus is considered a secret. In the economic and trade center, you see, inter alia, the Romanesque parish church with the belfry of the 100 holes and the picturesque Piazza Grande, held every year on the Sarazenenturnier in period costumes.

7th Day: home

With many unforgettable impressions join today again on the journey home.

INCLUSIONS

3 nights / half board in area Lucca / Montecatini Terme 3 nights / half board in area Chianciano Terme 3-course dinner Hotels, good middle class and upper middle class 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Lucca 1 x 3 hour city tour of Florence 1 x visit to the covered market in Florence including aperitif 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Siena 1 of 2 x wine tasting + olive oil tasting with feta cheese

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1 x full day tour Montepulciano / Pienza / Bagno Vignoni 1 x Tuscan snack with bruschetta, salami 2 including 1 wine + 1 water 1 x full day tour Anghiari / Arezzo 1 x visit to a cloth weaving in Anghiari 1 x olive oil tasting with bruschetta, salami, cheese and Vin Santo in Anghiari

Ligurian coast Spell - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival

Through the landscapes of northern Italy, you will reach the Riviera.

2nd Day: Countryside - Hanbury Garden

The picturesque Dolce Acqua is your first destination. You will experience a journey of discovery through the nature of this area, as well as medieval villages that have preserved their traditions to this day. In a typical Ligurian lunch, you could taste the best Ligurian wine "Rossese Dolce Acqua". Continue to the Hanbury Garden, a large exotic paradise, built in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury. Of his many travels he brought plants from all over the world and planted them here.

3rd Day: Cervo - Alassio and Pasta Party

In the morning we go to Cervo, one of the most fascinating places in Liguria, stone cottages and lanes to pull over the sea to the hills along up. Visit the San Giovanni Battista church and enjoy the wonderful view of the bay of Diano Marina. The route takes you along the coast to Alassio, one of the most beautiful resorts in the Riviera. Take a walk through from the well-known "budello", an ancient street with many shops and bars, which crosses the city center of Alassio and equip the landmark of Alassio, the muretto a visit before you head into the backcountry. Here you will be met for "Pasta Party". In a beautiful rustic and family-run restaurant is served in different variants homemade pasta.

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4th Day: Genoa - Casellabahn

Today's excursion takes you first to the Ligurian city of Genoa. Genoa covers an irregular, towards the sea sloping hillside. The roads and streets are steep. Stairways, lifts and cog railways have shaped the city. Genoa has one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers. Then you can expect a further highlight of this trip. With the narrow gauge railway climbs from Genoa to the mountains, to the town of Casella. The railway line opened in 1929, needed just over an hour for about 25 kilometers. Leisurely the narrow gauge railway is struggling up the hill until it reaches its highest point at 458m. Casella itself is a tranquil mountain village, draw in the last few years more and more big city tired Genoese. In Olcese you will visit the traditional sausage producers Salumificio Parodi, which produces the typical salami of S. Olcese for 100 years: a delicately flavored salami, smoked velvety and light.

5th Day: home

After a wonderful stay you take the journey home.

INCLUSIONS

1 x overnight stay / breakfast buffet 3 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class 1 x full day tour in the countryside of the Riviera / Hanbury Garden 1 x entry Hanbury Garden 1 x full day tour Cervo / Alassio 1 x pasta dinner with wine 1/4l +1 / 4 l water, espresso and dessert 1 x full day tour of Genoa 1 x ride on the Casellabahn 1 x salami sample with a visit to a factory

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Venice Carnival - 4 Days / 3 nights


1st Day: Arrival in Lido di Jesolo

On a route of your choice you are traveling to Lido di Jesolo. In your hotel you will be greeted with a welcome cocktail. It is recommended to be in the afternoon in Venice to participate in the carnival program (depending on the official Mardi Gras program of the city).

2nd Day: Lido di Jesolo - journey to Venice

In the morning you will meet your tour guide at the hotel and drive together to the dock Punta Sabbioni, where you start the crossing by boat. In the morning, the lead occurs through the historic Venice, in the afternoon it comes in a Bacaro (Venetian Pub) for snack. Then you can participate in the official Mardi Gras program of the city. Early evening return trip by boat to Punta Sabbioni and from there to the hotel. Dinner could be done at an additional cost at a restaurant in Venice or Lido di Jesolo (the individual program points can also take place in different order).

3rd Day: Lido di Jesolo - Venice Lagoon

Today, a boat trip to the islands of Murano and Burano is planned. The boat trip starts in the morning at the jetty Punta Sabbioni and ends around noon near the Piazza San Marco. A local knowledge hostess will accompany you during the trip. In the afternoon you can spend again in Venice and take part in the carnival before heading back to Punta Sabbioni evening by boat.

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4th Day : Lido di Jesolo - home

With many beautiful memories in the luggage you take the journey home.

Carnival in Venice

An age-old tradition lives on - with costumes, masque and stage magic throughout the city. The Venetians know how to celebrate: The Carnival begins ten days before Shrove Tuesday, with concerts, performances, parades and street parties and masked balls in historic palazzi on the Grand Canal. The most important part of any costume is the mask that hides not only the identity of the wearer, but also makes the lining also mysterious and gives it shine.

INCLUSIONS

2 nights / half board Good middle class hotel in Lido di Jesolo Dinner as a 3-course meal in the hotel or nearby restaurant 1 x welcome drink 1 x full day tour guide from / to hotel 1 x Private boat transfer P. Sabbioni - near St. Mark's Square and back taxes, including the boot 1 x 2 hours city tour Venice 1 x Snack / Cicchetti Bacaro on the bar table additional 4 days: 1 x overnight stay / breakfast buffet 1 x Half Day hostess escort Murano / Burano 1 x 4 hour boat ride through the Venetian Lagoon 1 x Private boat transfer near St. Mark's Square - P. Sabbioni including boat taxes

Tuscany - Fascinating cities and Island Dreams - 7 days / 6 nights


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1st Day: Arrival Versilia

Full of expectation, you can reach the Versilia coast.

2nd Day: Pisa - Lucca

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has made it famous throughout the world. During your full day tour you will be able to admire the unique composition of the Cathedral, Tower, Baptistery and Campo Santo at the Field of Miracles. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is a masterpiece of Italian architecture. Inside the Baptistry you can visit the hexagonal pulpit by Nicola Pisano. During your walking tour in Lucca you see, inter alia, the impressive Piazza del Mercato. Their form it owes the amphitheater, built the Romans once at this point.

3rd Day: Florence

A guided tour of the Tuscan capital Florence, the city of the Medici awaits you today. For more than three centuries, the Medici family, one of the most influential banking families of the 15th and 16 Century, closely associated with Florence. The city is also true for almost 200 years as the European mecca of art lovers. Moreover, here you can experience living history, if you with its massive dome seen next to the cathedral and the imposing Palazzo Medici and the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Then visit an ice cream parlor. Here take a look behind the scenes, if you look at the ice confection with a short tour of the area. A sample of the sweet delicacy completes the visit.

4th Day: Lari - San Gimignano

In the morning you travel to Lari, where a visit to a pasta factory is on the agenda. Here you will be instructed in the secrets of making pasta. The pasta is world renowned for Italy, then you get in a typical restaurant as a small lunch meal served. Continue in the afternoon to San Gimignano. Even from afar you can see the characteristic towers. See, among others, the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, Palazzo del Popolo with the Museum Civico and Piazza della Cisterna with her pretty well. In the late afternoon the ferry crossing takes place on the island of Elba.

5th Day: Elba Island Tour

Experience on your current tour the diversity of the Island of Elba - colorful flowers and plants, original nature, crystal clear water, bizarre rock cliffs that plunge partly steeply into the sea, romantic coves, wide sandy beaches and the many cultural and historical treasures. During the scenic drive tells you a local guide with details on the history and present of the island.

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6th Day: Portoferraio

Today you can explore the island's capital, Portoferraio with its picturesque harbor, the two imposing fortifications and the Napoleon Villa, the city apartment of Napoleon. Indulge yourself in the beautiful old town of the small pretty shops enchant.

7th Day: home

Unfortunately, it is now called goodbye to Bella Italia.

INCLUSIONS

Ferry: Piombino - Portoferraio Portoferraio - Piombino 6 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotels, good middle class 1 x 3 hour city tour Pisa 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Lucca 1 x 3 hour city tour of Florence 1 visit to an ice cream shop in Florence, including sample with behind-the-scenes 1 x full day tour Lari / San Gimignano 1 x visit a noodle factory in Lari 1 x 1 small pasta meal in a typical trattoria in Lari 1 x full day tour of Elba 1 x 3 hours city tour in Portoferraio

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Gardens, palaces and treasures on Lake Garda - 5 days / 4 nights



Lake Garda, the largest of the Italian lakes, gives you a cordial welcome.

2nd Day: Botanical Garden, Isola del Garda and Sirmione

The day you start with a cruise to Gardone to the western shore of Lake Garda. From the lower town, Gardone di Sotto, Viale del Vittoriale leads up to the upper town, Gardone di Sopra. Here you will visit the Botanical Garden, the Arthur Hruska, the dentist of the last Tsar, in 1910 docked. On artfully framed terrain, he managed to create a miniature world with plants from all over the world. Since 1988 the villa and garden owned by the artist André Heller, who cares about the unique plant and completes them with his works of art. After visiting the Botanical Gardens, take a private boat to Isola del Garda, which is privately owned by the Count Borghese Cavazza. With its romantic neo-Gothic villa and the spacious park it acts like a fairytale island. You have the unique opportunity to try on the terrace of the Villa wine and olive oil. Then it goes further by private boat to the peninsula of Sirmione, where you

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take a stroll through the tree-medieval townhouses and palaces downtown and past the Castello Scaligero. Determines remains still time for a little ice cream before heading back to the hotel.

3rd Day: Brescia, Lake Iseo

Brescia, the small city in which to meet between beautiful squares, arcades and ancient alleys of the old art and culture today is your first goal. At each step, here you can experience thousands of years of history and the everyday life of a city, which is a bit shy, but is proud, dynamic and full of surprises.

During your stay, you will see the Piazza Paolo VI, for example, with the Duomo Nuovo (Rotonda) and the Duomo Vecchio, Piazza della Loggia, the Via dei Musei with the Roman excavations and the Monastery of Santa Giulia. After the city tour you route takes us to the romantic Lake Iseo. In the medieval Old Town of the capital Iseo you consider the possibility to stroll through the nested streets that go up to the hill to the Castello Oldofredi. Optionally, you could also travel by boat to the idyllic Monte Isola, the largest island in a European lake undertake. Then on the way back to Lake Garda you still learn the Franciacorta wine district know where of course you will also have the opportunity to taste the wines produced here wine.

4th Day: Mantua, National Park sigurta

Your Today's excursion takes you to the Po Valley to Mantua. First, shut the gates of Mantua to the masters to look at a cheese dairy in the production of "Grana Padano" over his shoulder. Course may also be tried. Then it goes on for a guided tour. Immerse yourself fascinating in this city, which describes a poet like this: A city like a palace. See for yourself as part of a city tour of the beauty of Mantua, and discover, among other things, the Castello S. Giorgio, the house Rigoletto, Piazza Sordello with the Cathedral, Piazza Broletto and the old town hall, Piazza Erbe with the clock tower and of course the famous Palazzo Ducale, the most important city monument. In the afternoon, then drive along the Mincio River, the Mantua as a thread linked to Lake Garda, up to Valeggio sul Mincio, where the National Park sigurta, one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, opens its doors for you. Enjoy the end of the day with a walk this fascinating plant with its more than 30,000 shaped by nature and by skilled human hands plants.

5th Day: home

Arrivederci Bella Italia! And journey home.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel of the upper middle class 1 x full day tour Lake Garda 1 x boat trip with private boat Garda Gardone-Isola del Garda-Sirmione 1 x entrance Botanical Garden André Heller, Gardone 1 x entry Isola del Garda, including oil or wine tasting

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1 x full day tour Brescia / Lake Iseo 1 x 3 wine tasting in Franciacorta with a small snack 1 x 2 hour city tour Mantua 1 x cheese factory tour with tasting of grana padano in Mantua 1 x entry National Park sigurta

Northern Italian lakes - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival

Today you travel to the garden paradise of the Italian lakes and relate your location hotel in the area of Lake Maggiore.

2nd Day: Borromean Islands

From a knowledgeable local guide will be waiting for a full day guided tour. You start by boat to the Borromean Islands. In addition to the magnificent palaces especially the botanical gardens of the islands Bella and Madre impress their visitors. The magnificent gardens of Isola Bella are terraced. Here enable rare and tropical plants in amazement. The Isola Pescatori is a picturesque fishing village. On this island you can make a stop for lunch at a lovely local fishermen of the island. The largest of the Borromean islands is Isola Madre. Here peacocks and pheasants run by the fauna, which is characterized among other things by azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. The garden invites you to explore and wonder.

3rd Day: Villa Taranto and the Brissago island with magic park

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Today you visit a lovely garden on the banks of Lake Maggiore, Villa Taranto. On a guided tour you will be escorted through the gardens and occur so a journey through the botany of distant countries to. Many thousands of different plants were imported from all countries and found here, nestled in an idyllic setting between the mountains and the great lake, a new home. The tour will continue in the Swiss part of Lake Maggiore. From Brissago put on the Brissago. The botanical garden on the largest of the islands of Brissago also bears the nickname Magic Park, and rightly so. Except camellias and rhododendrons can be found here of various palms and bamboos, centennial eucalyptus trees, bald cypress trees and tree ferns. Let yourself be enchanted.

4th Day: Lake Como - Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi

The little neighbor of Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, is today's destination. Your guide will accompany you from the meeting place on Lake Como to the two gardens which are open on the day's program. First, you go to Tremezzo, where you pay a visit to Villa Carlotta. Here you can admire an Italian and an English garden and a bamboo and a rock garden. Then a small boat trip is on the opposite shore of the program. Here you will find the pearl of Lake Como, Bellagio, and another elaborate botanical garden, namely the Villa Melzi. The park is the first example of a garden on the Lario in the English style, which blends harmoniously into the landscape of the lake and the hills behind it, Bellagio.

5th Day: home

Today you will leave Italy and take the return journey.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner or buffet Hotel good middle class 1 x full day tour Borromean Islands 1 x boat trip Borromean Islands 1 x entry Isola Bella and Isola Madre 1 x 3 hours visit of Villa Taranto at Pallanza 1 x entry Villa Taranto pp 1 x boat trip Brissago - Isola di Brissago and back 1 x entry spells Park on the Isola di Brissago 1 x visit Magic Park 1 x full day tour of Lake Como 1 x entrance to Villa Carlotta 1 x boat trip Tremezzo - Bellagio - Tremezzo 1 x entrance Botanical Garden Villa Melzi

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Highlights of Emilia Romagna - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival Rimini area

Today, your journey begins in the beautiful Emilia Romagna, in which there is to discover countless treasures of historical, artistic and cultural nature. In space Rimini on Italy's Adriatic coast check into the hotel.

2nd Day: Pearls of Emilia Romagna with olive oil

This morning you will gain first impressions of Rimini during a guided tour. Rimini is not only known as the most popular seaside resort on the Adriatic coast, but also offers its guests a historic old town with many art treasures. The center of the old town form the Piazza Cavour and Piazza Tre Martiti with the Palazzo del Podesta and the Church Malatesta Temple. Landmark of the city is the Arch of

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Augustus, the oldest triumphal arch of Italy, which was dedicated 27 BC Emperor Augustus. Then continue in the "lowest state" of the world, San Marino, which was declared a World Heritage Site thanks to its political history. Located on the slopes of the Apennine Mountains, San Marino offers a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside. During a city tour you will see include the Piazza della Liberta, the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Basilica. In the afternoon you will be introduced to the traditional art of making olive oil. Of course you can also try the liquid gold.

3rd Day: Idyllic villages and tranquil boat ride

Look forward today on a trip to the Po Valley, Italy's most fertile area. First, the route takes you by Pomoposa, a small village on the lagoon Mezzano. There you will visit the old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Following we continue to Comacchio. This fishing village is built on 13 islands of a fish-filled lagoon lake and reminds with its palaces, canals and beautiful bridges a little of Venice. After the tour there is the possibility of an optional lunch before the afternoon is a boat ride through the lagoon of Comacchio on the program. Enjoy the silence and marvel with a little luck, flamingos and Pygmy Cormorants, a rare bird species.

4th Day: pasta dreams in Bologna

Today you will learn Bologna, capital of Emilia Romagna know. Numerous dating from the Middle Ages towers dominate the skyline. Long streets with arcades are lined with magnificent palaces that between 14 and 17 Century have emerged. During a city tour you will include the Piazza Maggiore and Piazza Re Enzo, the town hall with the beautiful hall, see the Neptune Fountain and the alleys of the old market. In Bologna is also home to one of Europe's oldest universities, which in the 13th Century had about 10,000 students. Next try in a traditional bar in the center of Bologna delicious pasta - enjoy it! Let your last day in the afternoon with a visit to the beach bar.

5th Day: home

After the beautiful experiences of the last few days it is called again today to say goodbye to Bella Italia.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Good middle class hotel in Rimini area 1 x full day tour Rimini and San Marino 1 x visit olive oil mill including tasting 1 x full day tour Comacchio and environment 1 x entry and visit the Benedictine Abbey in Pomposa 1 x boat ride in the lagoons of Comacchio 1 x 3 hour city tour Bologna

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1 x pasta tasting in a traditional bar in Bologna

Picturesque Cinque Terre - 4 Days / 3 nights


Colourful facades mirrored in the clear water Idyllic fishing villages to rugged rocky coastline

1st Day: Arrival Versilia

Arrival in the Versilia coast.

2nd Day: By train and boat through the Cinque Terre

Full day dedicated to the Unesco World Heritage Cinque Terre. The small colorful villages of Cinque Terre cling like swallows' nests on the rocky outcrops and are only accessible via narrow roads or water. You go through a panoramic road to Manarola. From here you walk along the Via dell'Amore to Riomaggiore. Above all, the parish church in the upper part of the village deserves your attention. After a short stay there take the train over Corniglia and Vernazza to Monterosso, the most westerly village of the Cinque Terre. It offers with its wide beach scenic motifs. The return journey takes place by boat via Portovenere to La Spezia.

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3rd Day: From romantic to the exclusive Portofino Rapallo

Along the beautiful coast takes you to the former fishing village of Sestri Levante. Experience the romantic atmosphere, inspire the shops, the bars and the palm-fringed promenades. Around noon, you could go to an oil mill and see how the precious "green gold" is produced. Following we continue to Rapallo, the famous seaside resort of the Belle Epoque. The almost closed bay shows off a chic marina. From here you can take a boat trip to the exclusive Portofino, with its brightly painted houses and the beautiful natural harbor. By boat it goes back to Santa Margherita Ligure.

4th Day: home

After a fascinating visit join today at the home.

INCLUSIONS

3 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class 1 x full day tour Cinque Terre 1 x ride Cinque Terre 1 x entry Via dell'Amore 1 x boat trip Monterosso - Portovenere - La Spezia 1 x full day tour Sestri Levante / Rapallo / Portofino 1 x boat trip Rapallo - Portofino - Rapallo

Northern Italy - Jewels of the World Heritage - 5 days


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Architectural treasures in Vicenza, Ravenna Historic city of Venice

1st Day: Arrival Chioggia

They now travel to Chioggia. The Little Venice between the lagoon and the river mouths of the Brenta, Bacchiglione Adige and Po is a pleasant town with little bridges and low palaces as well as a pedestrian street with fish market. Once you have your room based and become familiar with the surroundings, dine together in the evening at the hotel.

2nd Day: Venice

A special highlight of this trip is now on your program - a visit to the lagoon city of Venice. From the jetty in Chioggia / Sottomarina you take a boat in the center of the city, the Piazza San Marco. Here you will meet your guide who will all the classics of Venice shows how the famous Basilica di San Marco, the imposing Campanile, the Doge's Palace and the glittering known Rialto Bridge. After the tour, you still have time to go shopping in Tailors-quarter or relax and enjoy a snack in one of the cozy Venetian Bacaros before you take the private boat back to your hotel.

3rd Day: Old Town Vicenza, Villa Rotonda, Padua Botanical Garden

The wealthy province of Vicenza capital nestles between the foothills of the Alps in the north and the hills of Monte Berici in the south. Città del Palladio - as citizens of the Veneto Vicenza call her proud. And not without reason: The famous architect of the Venetian aristocracy of the 16th Century masters of the High Renaissance, Andrea Palladio, has had a lasting influence his masterpieces of the cityscape and the surrounding Vicenza. Therefore, the city was founded in 1994 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your guide, stroll through the old town and visit among others the famous Villa Rotonda and the historic Teatro Olimpico. We will then take the time-honored university city of Padua. Here you will visit the Botanical Garden of the University. In 1997 he was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here grow over 6000 exotic plants. Of course, as a conclusion one must walk through the city is not missing, where you will see the famous Café Pedrocchi and the Basilica of Saint Anthony.

4th Day: Ravenna and Commacchios lagoon

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After breakfast, sail to Ravenna. The next Milan second ancient imperial city of northern Italy and today's provincial capital is located inland from the Adriatic coast. Ravenna reached its peak in the 5th and 6 Century and has from that time many buildings and mosaics that combine the spirit of early Christianity with Roman art forms, as well as influences from the eastern Mediterranean. Many of these monuments are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, such as the Vitalis church, the tomb of Galla Placidia, the Baptistery Sant Apollinare Nuovo, or that you visit with your guide. After a lunch break we continue to Comacchio. This fishing village is built on 13 islands of a fish-filled lagoon lake and reminds with its palaces, canals and beautiful bridges a little of Venice. After a short walk through the city center you still experience a special boat trip through the beautiful lagoon of Comacchio. Enjoy the silence and marvel with a little luck, flamingos and Pygmy Cormorants, a rare bird species.

5th Day: home

After breakfast, the journey home on a self-chosen route.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class in the room Chioggia / Sottomarina 1 x Private boat transfer Chioggia / Sottomarina - St. Mark's Square 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Venice 1 x Private boat transfer Markus Place - Chioggia / Sottomarina 1 x full day tour Vicenza and Padua 1 x Entrance and tour Villa Rotonda 1 x Entrance and tour Teatro Olimpico 1 x Entrance and tour Botanical Gardens in Padua 1 x full day tour of Ravenna and Comacchio Valleys 1 x Mausoleum of Galla Placida entry 1 x entry Vitalis church in Ravenna 1 x entry Apollinare Nuovo Basilica 1 x entry Orthodox Baptistery in Ravenna 1 x boat trip in the lagoon of Comacchio

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Dreamy Umbria and vibrant Rome - 6 days / 5 nights


1st Day: Arrival Umbria

Due to the beautiful landscapes of northern Italy can be reached Umbria.

2nd Day: Contemplative Assisi and outing with all your senses

Morning you will visit the famous pilgrimage town of Assisi - bright red shining on the slopes of Monte Sabasio. As the main attraction is considered the Franciscan convent at twice the basilica. Here you can immerse yourself in a world full of contemplation and spirituality. In the Basilica, one of the most important shrines of Christendom, learn more about the famous cycle of frescoes by Giotto. But there is much more to see and discover. The atmospheric old town with its winding alleys offers surprising views and transported back in time. At noon it goes out to the country - they are expected at a winery. After a warm welcome you dedicate your hosts into the art of viticulture and olive-oil extraction. Innmitten the vineyards, tasting a good glass of wine and enjoy delicious homemade treats. As a reminder of this beautiful day, you will receive a certificate which certifies participation in the introductory course in wine and olive growing.

3rd Day: Todi and Orvieto - fascinating underworld

After breakfast first Todi is on the program. The approximately 3000 years old city lies gracefully on a hill and immerses visitors on a journey through time to times gone by full of medieval romance. The Piazza del Popolo Todi has a known film set - 1963 Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra strode across the broad flight of steps down. The journey leads to Orvieto - the city that sits picturesquely on a tuff rock. The medieval old town is well preserved and invites you to stroll and linger. Center is the imposing

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gothic cathedral. Then it goes down to explore the underworld of Orvieto. In the tuff rocks so far about 1,200 cellars were discovered. The guide shows a basement room with old olive oil mill, next to a fireplace, oven, several wine cellar and a well shaft. The underground Orvieto is a unique experience.

4th Day: All roads lead to Rome

Today you leave the beautiful Umbria and head south to the Italian capital, Rome. The Eternal City is vibrant city life, magnificent churches, world-famous attractions such as the Colosseum and a unique way of life. Experience the city at night - bright and magical. The brightly lit and monuments captivate you and promise unforgettable views.

5th Day: Rome - city between past and present

Today you will experience the typical Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Vatican and Pantheon. Set against the backdrop of a three thousand year history is full of life. Rome regularly fascinated visitors from all over the world. The city is filled with history, culture, splendor and elegance. No other city is so rich in art from all eras. Do not miss to throw a coin over your left shoulder into the Trevi Fountain to return to Rome.

6th Day: home

With many happy memories luggage join today at the home.

INCLUSIONS

2 x overnight stay / breakfast buffet in Rome 3 nights / half board in the area of Lake Trasimeno / Perugia 3-course dinner or buffet Hotels of the upper middle class 1 x visit to the vineyards and olive groves on a vineyard in Assisi 1 x Introduction to viticulture and olive cultivation 1 x analysis and tasting of 5 wines and olive oil

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1 x bruschetta with olive oil, salami & cheese, jam, sweets, water 1 x Certificate as a holiday memory 1 x 3 hour guided tour of Assisi 1 x full day tour Todi / Orvieto 1 x entry Orvieto "underground" 1 x 2 hour city tour Rome by Night including approval 1 x 4 hour city tour of Rome including approval

Lake Como by cogwheel train and boat - 4 Days / 3 nights


1st Day: Arrival Lake Como

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Today you can reach the Lake Como. The landscape impressed by high mountains and green valleys. The shore of the lake is dotted with magnificent luxury hotels, impressive villas and their well-manicured gardens and parks. It is therefore hardly surprising that prominent people from politics and society have settled down here to relax and enjoy the ambience.

2nd Day: The City of Silk and a panorama view of the lake

Start the day in Como, the city at the southern end of the lake, which is eponymous for the waters. During the tour you will visit the beautiful old town with its medieval walls and narrow, but not claustrophobic streets know. The quiet town center offers a high density of shops, boutiques and specialty shops. Local attractions include next to Piazza del Duomo with the cathedral Santa Maria Maggiore and the former town hall "Broletto" and the city tower and the Lombard-Romanesque basilica of San Abbondio from the 11th Century and the Piazza Cavour, the center of Como. The region around Como is famous for the silk industry. In the subsequent visit to a silk outlets you get the opportunity for yourself or for your loved ones to get hold of a very special souvenir. Then you bring the famous cog railway up to Brunate, from where you have a magnificent view over the lake. Enjoy coffee and a piece of cake the unique panorama.

3rd Day: The pearl of the lake and botanical gardens

Take the boat ride today to Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como. Featured here are the Basilica of San Giacomo from the 12th Century, the Romanesque churches of San Giorgio, San Martino, San Giovanni Battista and the villas Serbelloni, Melzi and Trotti. After the tour, take the boat to Tremezzo to pay the Villa Carlotta with its magnificent park a visit. This is located on a sheltered by the Monte di Tremezzo climatically favored shoreline south of Menaggio. From 1690 it was built for a Milanese Marchese and later adjusted in Classicism. But the magnificent garden with its exotic vegetation makes the visit worthwhile. For azalea and rhododendron bloom in April and May, he transforms into a single sea of flowers. Also visit the festive marble hall with paintings and sculptures and enjoy the stunning views from the villa on the lake.

4th Day: Lake Como - home

After an eventful day you come today to the journey home.

Our tip:

.Expand the boat trip to Bellagio on a 1-hour cruise on Lake Como From a private boat off offer stunning views of the magnificent villas and gardens along the banks. Elegant buildings, lush gardens and colorful flowers will make your eyes sparkle.

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INCLUSIONS

3 nights / half board 3-course dinner or buffet Good middle class hotel in Lake Como area 1 x full day tour Como and Brunate 1 x visit to a silk Outlets 1 x ride on the funicular Como - Brunate - Como 1 x 1 coffee and 1 piece of cake in the restaurant in Brunate 1 x full day tour to Bellagio and Villa Carlotta 1 x boat trip Tremezzo - Bellagio - Tremezzo 1 x entrance to Villa Carlotta

The Valley of the Sun with the Bernina Railway - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival Trentino

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On a route of your choice you can reach the Trentino region. The beautiful Alps region has retained its original charm and offers its visitors an impressive mountain scenery, wonderful ski slopes, high-quality regional cuisine and traditional customs. In the region of Val di Sole, the so-called "Sun Valley", check into the hotel.

2nd Day: Brenta Dolomites

Learn today with a guide the Brenta group, the southernmost part of the Dolomites to know. This powerful rock formation is considered by many as the most beautiful mountain panorama, because the peaks rise particularly steeply into the sky. Drive through the beautiful Val di Sole up to the famous ski resorts such as Madonna di Campiglio Pinzolo or and enjoy the impressive views. A cozy coffee break in one of the many mountain huts in the Brenta Dolomites offers itself. After your trip through the enchanting mountain world go back to the Val di Sole.

3rd Day: panoramic ride on the Bernina Railway

The highlight of the trip awaits you on this day: About the Tonale Pass, you go to Tirano, where you go on a fantastic journey with the Bernina Railway. On his queen stage, the train works up to the "ballroom of the Alps". Along mighty glaciers and rugged peaks it goes up to a peak height of 2253 meters. The journey ends in St. Moritz. Here is waiting your bus will take you back to your hotel.

4th Day by electric train to Trento

Another exciting ride awaits you at this day: take the narrow-gauge railway, an electric railway, the romantic stretch of time to Trento. You will be on the one-hour ride enchanted by the lovely mountain villages and deep valleys, surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Brenta Dolomites. The varied landscape is you in its spell finally pull up in Trento, the capital of Trentino, arrive. You are already at the station expected of a town leader who will bring you the sights of the city council closer. Especially remains from the Roman period can be found in picturesque historic center of the city. After the tour, head down to the Palazzo Rocca Bruna. After a tour of the palace nibbling a glass of genuine Trentino spumante. After that, your bus will collect you and drive back to the hotel.

5th Day: home

Today you bid farewell to the fascinating world of the Dolomites and driving along a route of your choice back home.

Our tip:

The Rhaetian Railway and the Albula / Bernina are inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO due to its extraordinary importance worldwide since 2008. The Bernina railway (St. Moritz - Tirano) is now unique in the world: In the distance is the highest altitude transalpine railway in Europe and one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world.

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INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class in the space Val di Sole 1 x full day tour Brenta Dolomites 1 x ride on the Bernina Express from Tirano to regional St. Moritz, 2 Class 1 x ride the electric train from Male to Trento 1 x 2 hour guided tour of Trento 1 x Entrance and tour Palazzo Rocca Bruna in Trento including 1 glass of sparkling wine

Classic Trentino Alto Adige - 5 days / 4 nights


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1st Day: Arrival South Tyrol

Today you will travel to the beautiful South Tyrol area Puster-/Eisacktal check into the hotel.

2nd Day: city of Bolzano with wine

The city of Bolzano today stands as the first destination for the day on the program. On a guided tour you will learn the city, which is situated in the middle of uniquely beautiful natural landscapes, to know better. The town has a homey restaurants and cozy cafes to linger. Stroll the boutiques, gourmet shops and markets for which Bolzano is widely known. Who is interested in culture should pay a visit to the Archaeological Museum, where 5400 year old mummy of Ötzi is issued. Then we continue towards the South Tyrolean Wine Road, where endless vineyards and quaint villages like Tramin or Appiano, but also picturesquely situated castles are. Nestled into this landscape is Kaltern which is ideal for a short stop. During the subsequent tour of a winery and a wine tasting with South Tyrolean Brettljause, you can convince yourself of the high quality of fine South Tyrolean wines. In autumn it is possible to end the evening with a typical South Tyrolean Törggelenabendessen.

3rd Day: Merano and Trauttmansdorff

Today you will visit the second largest city in South Tyrol: the palm-lined spa and spa town of Merano, which is framed by picturesque vineyards and rolling hills. Experience a guided tour of the city, the Empress Sissi once invited to linger and relax. Then you have to take the opportunity in one of the many restaurants a delicious lunch or take a stroll. In the afternoon, then drive to the famous Trauttmansdorff.

Absolutely unique is the botanical garden of the castle plants from all over the world. In Trauttmansdorff Castle also Empress Sissi of Austria felt once have. She was referring to her winter home here and helped the city so to a high degree of popularity.

4th Day: panorama of the Dolomites

Today you will experience a wonderful tour of the Dolomites. The unique mountain landscape of South Tyrol has already drawn thousands of visitors under its spell and never let go. The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is to ensure that they are preserved for posterity in their full beauty. Your journey will take you through green valleys, past rugged stone walls and majestic peaks. You drive over mountain passes and serpentine-rich enjoy magnificent views of Beautiful mountain peaks. Do not forget your camera to capture the most beautiful vantage points and moments.

5th Day: home

Full of new impressions and beautiful experiences you replace the trip home. Enjoy again the views of the beautiful mountain panorama.

INCLUSIONS

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4 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel good middle class in the room Puster-/Eisacktal 1 x full day tour of Bolzano and the South Tyrolean Wine Road 1 x 5pcs wine tasting tour in a winery on the South Tyrolean Wine Road 1 x snack with bacon, cheese, smoked sausage and bread 1 x 2 hour city tour Merano 1 x Entrance and tour Botanical Garden Castle Trauttmansdorff 1 x Guide Botanical Garden Castle Trauttmansdorff 1 x full day tour Dolomites

Elba island - pearl of the Tuscan Archipelago - 6 days / 5 nights


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1st Day: arrival Island of Elba

Travel along the Ligurian and Tuscan coast to Piombino directly to the crossing to the island of Elba. After about 1 hour crossing from the scenic harbor of Portoferraio.

2nd Day: The West of Elba

You start the day in the island town of Portoferraio with its picturesque harbor, the two imposing fortifications and the Napoleon Villa, the city apartment of Napoleon. Indulge yourself in the historic center of the small pretty shops enchant before you drive along the north coast to Procchio and Marina di Campo. After a short break, you will learn the most beautiful part of the island with Chiessi and Marciana Marina know.

3rd Day: stay

How about a date with a boat trip along the coast of the seagulls? Admire how small beaches and bays alternate with steep picturesque rocks. Here nestle up to a thousand herring gulls

4th Day: The East of Elba

Today you will drive to the eastern part of the island is famous for its mineral wealth. You can see the charming mountain village of Capoliveri with its narrow, winding streets and the characteristic Piazza. From here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Gulf of Porto Azzurro and the Golfo Stella. We continue through the extended scrub to Porto Azzuro, the "azure harbor". Visit the old town and enjoy the beautiful views of the picturesque bay with a cup of cappuccino at one of the cafes on the promenade. In the early afternoon you will take part in a wine tasting. Besides the typical wines such Procanico and Aleatico, you sample the "drunken cake", a specialty of the island. After a stopover in

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Rio nell 'Elba outfit from the summer residence Napoloens with their wonderful wall and ceiling paintings in the lovely, green valley of San Martino, a visit.

5th Day: stay

This day is at leisure.

6 Day: Elba - home

After breakfast it's time again to say goodbye to the island of Elba. After disembarking in Piombino you take the journey home.

Elba Island

If your ship slowly leaves the mainland and on the horizon the target slowly emerges - how do you then "your island" before? Deep blue clean waters, white sandy beaches, rocky coastlines with sandy coves, deserted villages on wooded hills and secret meeting places for generals - is that your idea already pretty close? If yes, then Elba is the right island because Elba has it all. Let yourself be enchanted by the charm on your trips to the island. Discover the diverse vegetation of the island: vineyards alternating with rich orchards, between palms, pines and fragrant eucalyptus trees. And maybe you find even a blooming agave. In any case, you will see picturesque places as Portoferraio and Porto Azzurro - with winding streets and great little road that invite you to stroll and linger. Walk in the footsteps of the most famous former resident of the island, Napoleon Bonaparte, who was banished to this island. Even today, his city apartment the Napoleon Villa and the summer residence Villa San Martino accessible as a museum, where you can embark on a historic journey through time.

INCLUSIONS

Ferry: Piombino-Portoferraio Portoferraio Piombino 5 nights / half board 3-course dinner Hotel of the upper middle class 1 x welcome drink 1 x full day tour Elba western part 1 x wine tasting with a light snack 1 x full day tour Elba eastern part

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Calabria - Italy's Mezzogiorno - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival area Capo Vaticano

The Autostrada del Sole takes you through the regions of Umbria and Lazio on the thriving metropolis of Rome, Naples and Salerno and continue on through to the southern region of Italy - Calabria. It features natural landscapes, lakes and waterfalls and lots of culture, waiting to be discovered.

2nd Day: Pizzo and Tropea

Your first stop is the gorgeous, situated on a promontory on the Gulf of St. Eufemia fishing resort of Pizzo, which was founded by the Greeks. In the 15th Century the Aragonese built. Today it is a museum. In the center of the village is the church of San Giorgio, built in 1632, in which the brother of Napoleon was buried. Try the famous Tartufo ice cream before it goes along the turquoise sea to Tropea. Tropea can be seen with the magnificent palaces of the nobility, the Norman basilica as well as with the enthroned on a rock sanctuary of Santa Maria dell Isola. Finally, you should end it with an espresso at a bar on Corso the day.

3rd Day: Carthusian and bergamot

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Surrounded by magnificent forests on the plateau of Serre is the romantic mountain town of Serra San Bruno. Visit the Carthusian monastery, which was founded in 1101 by Saint Bruno of Cologne. It is surrounded by a majestic mountain landscape Stilo admire the Byzantine Cattolica Church, one of the most beautiful buildings in Calabria with extraordinary frescoes and five domes. Along the Ionian Sea you go to a bergamot plantation. This refreshing and fragrant fruit refined so much cologne.

4th Day: Aeolian Islands (optional)

Boat trip to the Aeolian, also Aeolian Islands, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily. Seething masses of lava and the ever blowing wind gave them their appearance. Visit Lipari, the largest of the seven islands worth seeing. On the southern bay of the east coast is the main town of Lipari. In the south of the harbor stands on a projecting rock, the castle that surrounds the cathedral and three other churches. The cathedral is located in the former bishop's palace, the museum Eoliano with rich finds from prehistoric times, as painted Greek vases and a statuette of Isis. Enjoy the day in a world in which even the clocks tick slowly.

5th Day: home

After an impressive trip, you take the journey home.

Extension in Sicily

We are happy to recommend our trip to Sicily "at the foot of Äthna" .Both trips can be easily connected to each other. Check individual guests by plane are easily possible.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board Hotels, good middle class 3-course dinner or buffet 1 x full day tour Pizzo and Tropea 1 x full day tour Carthusian and bergamot

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Authentic south in a new light - 7 days / 6 nights


1st Day: Arrival in Apulia

You travel through the dreamy landscapes of northern Italy in the south. The Apulian coast and the diversity of nature will inspire already during the journey. You can reach the space Bari.

2nd Day: Romanesque cathedrals and castles

Ride in the port city of Barletta. The tour starts at the castle, an imposing building from the time of Frederick II In the vicinity there is the Romanesque cathedral, the gothic has been extended. A walk takes you through the old town to the cathedral and the Colossus, an almost 5m high bronze statue from the 5th Century. My next goal is Trani, where the St. Nicholas the Pilgrim Cathedral, without a doubt, the most beautiful church of the Apulian Romanesque located. Then it's on to Castel del Monte, the crown of Apulia. The most famous monument of Frederick II, unique in its octagonal shape, is built according to precise rules of algebra and astronomy.

3rd Day: landscapes, caves and Trulli

Visit Alberobello, the capital of the Trulli. This fascinating stone buildings with their conical roofs characterize the Kalkebene of Murgia. Through the wonderful landscape of Selva di Fasano go to the Castellana Caves, a fairy tale world of stalactites and stalagmites. After that, you can taste the sun-drenched Apulian red wine on a small vineyard. Before heading out to visit in the white city of Ostuni, you marvel at the 2000 year old olive trees with their gnarled trunks. Your return trip via the idyllic Itria Valley, which is one of the most beautiful landscapes of the South.

4th Day: Baroque, wall and floor mosaics

The Baroque capital of Lecce is known as the "Florence of the South" with its Roman amphitheater and the cathedral, a masterpiece of the Apulian Baroque. After a guided tour of the Old Town, the journey

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continues to Gallipoli and the Cape Leuca, the earthly antechamber of paradise. The journey takes you to the picturesque coast road through St. Cesarea Terme, with its bizarre rock formations, sea caves and Liberty palaces, past the fjord-like bay of Porto Badisco Otranto. There you will find the famous mosaic floor dating from the 12th Century

5th Day: cities and caves

The first goal is now the capital of Puglia, Bari. This important transport and trade center offers a variety of architectural features from different eras. Take a stroll through the old town, the Romanesque Basilica of Saint Nicholas. The path leads to the cathedral and the Stauferkastell over to Murrat district. The chessboard-like street pattern from the 19th Century invite you to stroll and stroll. Ride in the neighboring region of Basilicata, in the remarkable city of Matera, which is nestled in a deep ravine. In the oldest part of the city, the Sassi, the characteristic cave dwellings and rock-hewn churches are.

6th Day: In the Footsteps of the Romans and Greeks

This day is dedicated to "the ancient Paris" very ancient times the port of Taranto, the so-called. It was founded by the Greeks and conquered by the Romans. Part of the legendary treasure of gold is located in the archaeological museum and can be visited. About the Old Town Island and the swing bridge, past the beautiful countryside at the Mar Piccolo, steer to Brindisi. The deer head-like port already had a special significance among the Romans. A column commemorates the end of the Appian Way, the main road connecting the Roman period.

7th Day: home

After this impressive journey, they say goodbye to the Italian boot.

Overnight stops:

We are happy to reserve for you the necessary overnight stops on your desired route.

INCLUSIONS

6 nights / half board Hotel the premium category 3-course dinner or buffet 1 x full day tour Barletta, Trani and Castel del Monte 1 x full day tour Castellana Grotte, Alberobello and Itrital 1 x wine tasting with snack in the room Locorotondo 1 x full day guided tour of Lecce and Gallipoli 1 x full day tour of Bari and Matera 1 x full day tour Taranto and Brindisi

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Italy unknown south - 8 Days / 7 nights


1st Day: Arrival - Rimini area

Through the landscapes of northern Italy you travel through familiar from films with Don Camillo Po Valley in the Emilia Romagna in the Rimini area.

2nd Day: Rimini area - Garganogebiet

Along the Apennines, it goes further south. On the left side you accompanied the Adriatic Sea and on the right the foothills of the Abruzzo up on the spur of the Italian boot - the Garganogebiet.

3rd Day: Gargano roundtrip

An almost untouched nature with beautiful coastlines, bays and scenery awaits visitors. You will be enchanted with a full-day tour by the charm and beauty of this landscape and its cities. Visit Manfredonia with the medieval castle and the well-preserved part of the city wall and continue to San Giovanni Rotondo, the center of Garganogebietes. According to legend, the Archangel Michael appeared there. The place is visited in honor of Padre Pio annually by over a million pilgrims. The return trip takes you across the karst plateau of Monte Gargano in the single larger forest of the Gargano, a magnificent beech forest - the Foresta Umbra.

4th Day: Gargano region - Castel del Monte - area Torre Canne

Today you travel on the heel of the Italian boot. First, you go to the provincial capital Foggia. Here you can see the built in 1172 and after the earthquake of 1731 renewed baroque cathedral and the municipal museum with its archaeological objects and the collection of modern paintings. You leave Foggia in the south. Highly recommended is a trip to the 13th Century built Stauferkastell Castel del Monte, a hunting lodge by Frederick II the castle was famous because of its octagonal floor plan and the eight uniform towers. Passing Bari is toward evening the area Torre Canne.

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5th Day: Trulli and Castellana Caves

Head out in the morning, a trip to the Castellana caves, the most important stalactite cave complex in Europe. You will find a paradise of stalactites, stalagmites, impressive reflections and beautiful sculptures, over millennia shaped by erosion. You will be expected to olive oil tasting. In Putignano you have the opportunity to visit a historic manor, where you will find a donkey ride, and the tasting of donkey milk. Continue into the heart of Puglia Alberobello. Here are the trulli, low, zipfelmützige shepherds and peasants' houses whose doors are invitingly open.

6th Day: Lecce and Gallipoli

To discover the southern Apulia, go first to the famous city of Lecce, the jewel of the Baroque. Imaginative, lush ornate facades and the Basilica of Santa Croce are just some of the attractions of this quirky Salento Baroque. After the city tour we continue to Gallipoli. It's almost like an island, the beautiful, baroque old town prevailed. A Greek fountain opens the entrance to the scented basil and tomatoes town with winding alleys and oriental flair.

7th Day: area Torre Canne - Rimini area

You leave the Mezzogiorno of Italy. Along the Adriatic coast, through the regions of Molise, Abruzzo and brands drive back in the Rimini area. These regions also offer a variety of tourist attractions which are worth a visit in itself.

8th: home

With many unforgettable impressions you take the journey home.

INCLUSIONS

7 nights / half board Hotels of the good and upper middle class Dinner 3-course menu or buffet 1 x olive oil sample near the Castel Langrotte

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Sorrento - Gateway to the Amalfi coast - 5 days / 4 nights


1st Day: Arrival - Gulf of Naples

Through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio regions drive past Florence, Rome and Naples on the Sorrento Peninsula. Are you planning in getting a little more time and take a trip to the famous Benedictine monastery of Montecassino high above the town of Cassino. We are happy to assist with requests for overnight stops.

2nd Day: Pompeii and Vesuvius

In the morning you take a trip along the beautiful coastal road to Pompeii. Under expert guidance, you will discover the secrets of this ancient city. In his about seven hundred years of history, Pompeii was inhabited and shaped by Oscans, Samnites, Greeks, Etruscans and Romans. During an eruption of Vesuvius, the city was buried in 79, largely preserved and forgotten over time. After its rediscovery in the 18th Century began the second story of the city, in the course of Pompeii became a central object of archeology and the study of the ancient world. Pompeii, one of the best preserved ancient city ruins, became a well-known and recognized cultural heritage of our time. Vesuvius is isolated from the plane towering southeast of the capital of Campania. Since the 17th Century, he is the only times still active volcano on the European mainland. The crater now has a circumference of 1400 meters with a maximum diameter of 600 m and a depth of 216 m. To visit Mount Vesuvius go on Albergo Hermitage, at the junction of a short side road to the observatory, founded in 1845 (museum). The road reached after a further 3 km a fork, bear left, an approx 3 km long road on the north side of Mount Vesuvius up to Col Margherita, then you go another 20 minutes to the crater rim. Top worth a walk around the crater (1 hour): It has a magnificent view.

3rd Day trip Amalfi Coast (optional)

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One of the most beautiful and bizarre stretches of Italian coast awaits you today, the Amalfi coast. On the route you will discover behind each of the numerous curves new landscapes. You must visit the town of Amalfi, whose houses seem to cling to the cliffs. A visit to the Grotta di Smeraldo worth it or be inspired by the scent in the famous magic garden in Ravello. After this colors you return via Salerno and Pompeii back on the Sorrento Peninsula.

4th Day: Excursion Naples

The charming and lively southern Italian port city is located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. Already in the 18th Century drew the mild climate and the history of the city numerous tourists. The narrow streets of the old town lead to mysterious churches, catacombs and underground caves. Between artisans, fluttering laundry and loudly calling fishmongers, the visitor reveals the old Neapolitan folk culture today. Particularly elegant neighborhoods are the fashionable district of Chiaia and marked by stately mansions Posillipo with the fishing port of Santa Lucia.

5th Day: home

You leave the fantastic coastline. Arrivederci Italia, you take the journey home.

Important:

The Amalfi Coast may only buses with a length up to max. 10.36 m be traveled. We can book you a local bus.

Our tip:

Plan a day more for this trip and enjoy and enjoy Capri at night. After departure of the last excursion boat, the island transformed into a cozy sleepy beauty.

Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are known for their magnificent large lemons. Typical products from Sorrento are produced with limoni: Limoncello, a very tasty lemon liqueur, lemon chocolate, colorful ceramic articles with lemon motives, or lemon soap. You must try the over seventy! delicious ice cream flavors at Gelateria Bougainvillea.

Sorrento Peninsula

The varied landscape of the Sorrento Peninsula, with its terraced gardens, mountains and cliffs for over 200 years already attracts visitors from all over the world. In fragrant gardens, aromatic lemons are grown that ripen by the mild climate to a considerable size. From the terrace of your hotel, you have a fantastic view over the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The town of Sorrento is located on a black cliff of volcanic rock, surrounded by impressive limestone cliffs. From here you can explore in the following days with excitement and interest, the surroundings and enjoy the "dolce vita". It is very important in Sorrento gastronomy, a true wealth, thanks to the typical restaurants and pizzerias. Some of the typical local products are the refreshing "Limoncello di Sorrento", a delicious lemon liqueur, the well-known 'Pasta di Gragnano', the delicious cheeses and fresh fish.

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Pompeii and the islands in the Gulf of Naples are within easy reach. The tip of the Sorrentine peninsula is located just five kilometers from the island of Capri, on clear days you can see the silhouettes of the islands of Ischia and Procida. All the islands are reachable from the port of Marina Piccola in a short time.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner or buffet Hotel of the upper middle class, in the Sorrento Peninsula 1 x welcome drink 1 x Full Day Pompeii / Vesuvius 1 x half day tour of Naples

Bella Napoli - 5 days / 4 nights



Through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio regions drive past Florence, Rome and Naples on the Sorrento Peninsula. Are you planning in getting a little more time and take a trip to the famous Benedictine monastery of Montecassino high above the town of Cassino. We are happy to assist with requests for overnight stops.

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2nd Day: Excursion Capri

Capri, the most famous island of Italy awaits you. By boat you can reach the port in about an hour. Take the cable car you drive to the Piazzetta. The local guide will show you the attractions of the island. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the island and the Gulf of Naples, see ancient imperial villas and watch the modern life in the piazza. In the side streets are fashionable shops of world-renowned designer for a stroll. In good weather and calm seas, you should not miss to visit the Blue Grotto. Or discover Capri from the boat at an island tour. Return to the port and ferry to Sorrento.

3rd Day: Excursion Pompeii and Vesuvius

In the morning you take a trip along the beautiful coastal road to Pompeii. Under expert guidance, you will discover the secrets of this ancient city, in which one can understand life in the ancient Roman Empire, as nowhere else. Remains of institutions for houses and petrified people testify to the life at that time. The highlight of the day of the ascent (optional) to the crater of Vesuvius may designate, from which offers an impressive panorama. The Gulf of Naples with its resorts and the islands of Ischia and Procida, the viewer at your feet.

4th Day trip Amalfi Coast

One of the most beautiful and bizarre stretches of Italian coast awaits you today, the Amalfi coast. On the route you will discover behind each of the numerous curves new landscapes. You must visit the town of Amalfi, whose houses seem to cling to the cliffs. A visit to the Grotta di Smeraldo worth it or be inspired by the scent in the famous magic garden in Ravello. After this colors you return via Salerno and Pompeii back on the Sorrento Peninsula.

5th Day: home

You leave the fantastic coastline. Arrivederci Italia, you take the journey home.

INCLUSIONS

4 nights / half board 3-course dinner or buffet Hotel of the upper middle class 1 x full day tour including Capri ferry, cable car port Capri Piazzetta 1 x half day guided tour Pompeii 1 x full day Amalfi Coast, including Amalfi 2 hrs bus parking

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Italian flair on the Gulf of Naples - 6 days / 5 nights



Through the green hills of Tuscany and Umbria you travel to the south. About Naples is the Sorrento peninsula in the evening.

2nd Day: the light of Capri Experience

Capri is a stunning natural beauty of the Gulf of Naples, whose seductive charms succumb to its numerous visitors for thousands of years. The light bathes the island during the day in different colors and enchants the viewer. Reach us easily by ferry. Capri is car-free and it only run minibuses and taxis. Even the entrance to the port of Marina Grande with its picturesque colorful houses is worth seeing. Can arrived in the harbor, take the cable car (Funiculare), to go to the Piazza Umberto (Piazzetta). The area around the Piazzetta and the small shopping street are the most expensive and touristy area of Capri. Who wants to watch here at a sidewalk cafe, the crowd, pays about 6 euros for a coke. But as soon as one leaves the Piazzetta towards Via Botteghe one meets only a few tourists and it open up beautiful views of the high cliffs and the sea. Continue straight on the pretty way Via Matermania on you come to a restaurant called Le Grotelle. Dine outside only under trees and has wonderful views of the sea. Before you settle down here, you should go about 100 meters further to look at the Arco Naturale, an oval shaped, open at the bottom rock in the sea.

3rd Day: The magic of Naples

The charming and lively southern Italian port city is located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. Already in the 18th Century drew the mild climate and the history of the city numerous tourists. The narrow streets of the old town lead to mysterious churches, catacombs and underground caves. Between artisans, fluttering laundry and screaming fishmongers, the visitor reveals the old Neapolitan folk culture today. Particularly elegant neighborhoods are the fashionable district of Chiaia and marked by stately mansions Posillipo with the fishing port of Santa Lucia.

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4th Day: Historical Pompeii and Vesuvius

In the morning you take a trip along the beautiful coastal road to Pompeii. Under expert guidance, you will discover the secrets of this ancient city. In his about seven hundred years of history, Pompeii was inhabited and shaped by Oscans, Samnites, Greeks, Etruscans and Romans. During an eruption of Vesuvius, the city was buried in 79, largely preserved and forgotten over time. After its rediscovery in the 18th Century began the second story of the city, in the course of Pompeii became a central object of archeology and the study of the ancient world. Pompeii, one of the best preserved ancient city ruins, became a well-known and recognized cultural heritage of our time. Vesuvius is isolated from the plane towering southeast of the capital of Campania. Since the 17th Century, he is the only times still active volcano on the European mainland. The crater now has a circumference of 1400 meters with a maximum diameter of 600 m and a depth of 216 m. To visit Mount Vesuvius go on Albergo Hermitage, at the junction of a short side road to the observatory, founded in 1845 (museum). The road reached after a further 3 km a fork, bear left, an approx 3 km long road on the north side of Mount Vesuvius up to Col Margherita, then you go another 20 minutes to the crater rim. Top worth a walk around the crater (1 hour): It has a magnificent view.

5th Day: Sorrento, home of Limoncello

The small town of Sorrento, called in dialect Surriento, is set amidst lush lemon and orange groves on a 50 m high, steep and eroded from the sea Tuffelsen on the south side of the Gulf of Naples. The two ports of Marina Grande and Marina Piccola extend to the cliff. From the Villa Comunale, a terrace overlooking the Marina Grande, offers a wide view over the Gulf of Naples. The Corso Italia is the main street of Sorrento. Due to this is in the center of Piazza Tasso. There stands a marble statue of the 1544 born in Sorrento poet Torquato Tasso. From the square, a road leads down to Marina Piccola, the berth for ships. In the newer part of Sorrento, the Museo Correale founded in 1924, is rare editions of his works.

6th Day: home

You leave the fantastic coastline. We will gladly reserve accumulating overnight stops

INCLUSIONS

1 x overnight stay / breakfast buffet 4 nights / half board 3-course dinner or buffet Hotel of the upper middle class, room sorrento. Peninsula 1 x welcome drink 1 x liqueur tasting after each dinner 1 x full day tour including Capri ferry, cable car port Capri Piazzetta 1 x half day Naples 1 x full day tour of Pompeii and Vesuvius 1 x half day city tour Sorrento 1 x candle light dinner in a trattoria in Sorrento

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From island to island in Italy - 14 days / 13 nights

starting from EUR 1.299,00 per person / in double room

Five island on a String Bizarre Landscapes

1st Day: Arrival - Savona

By contrasting landscapes northern Italy go to the Ligurian coast to Savona. In the evening the ferry sails from Corsica.

2nd Day: Bastia - Ajaccio

Morning arrival in Corsica. From Bastia it comes to the southwest. Before Corte, the ancient capital of Corsica, go into the scala di St. Regina. The rock-cut road takes you through a romantic nature through the valley of the Golo. In Evisa you reach the Spelunca gorge. Deep in the rock massif here has dug in the river Porto. From Evisa it goes on to the Gulf of Porto. Here you can experience in the Calanche the most bizarre rock formations of the island. Along the coast you reach the evening Ajaccio.

3rd Day: Ajaccio - Bonifacio - Costa Smeralda

Ajaccio was founded in 1492 by the Genoese and still stands in the sign of their great son Napoleon. On the square stands his equestrian statue, which he surrounded by his four brothers, shows as Roman Emperor. Next to the south leads the way Sartene, the Corsican city of the island.

At noon you reach the southern tip of Corsica, the charming village of Bonifacio, with its magnificent natural harbor and a stunning old town. The ferry will set sail for Sardinia in the early afternoon. To the

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Costa Smeralda, one of the best known and most elite coastlines in the world, which owes its name to the characteristic turquoise color of her round intact sea. From Capo Figari you overlook the entire Costa Smeralda. The existing limestone mountains of the promontory is very charming and attracts with bays, sloping down to the sea cliffs and many, some still unexplored caves. In the south, one sees that also shaped limestone islets Figarolo. Ride to the hotel.

4th Day Excursion Alghero

Passing St. Teresa, drive along the Costa Paradiso to Castelsardo. The 12th Century, founded as Castel Genovese place in medieval times an important city and retains a part of the cathedral from the 16th Century. Castelsardo is the craft center for braided palm leaf baskets. Via Sassari Alghero reach. During a tour you will be transported back to the time of the Spanish domination. The city was founded by the Genoese preserves many features of the Catalans, who is in the 14th Century settled here. You will visit Piazza Porta Terra in the center of the Old Town and the Palace of the Marquises of Albis. Through the Gallura region, past Tempio Pausania, go back to your hotel.

5th Day: Trip Central Sardinia - Olbia - Ferry

Via Olbia drive to the northern edge of the Monti di Gennargentu to Nuoro. Local attractions include the Santa Maria della Neve Cathedral, was built in 1834-1873 in the newly-classical style and is an outstanding example of this style in Sardinia. A special feature is the traditional way (fermentation for three to four weeks instead of as usual today winy days) from the Tannat grape produced wine that is considered the healthiest red wine in the world. This wine is the cause for the particular longevity of the inhabitants of Nuoro. From Nuoro we continue to Orgosolo in the heart of Barbagie, at the foot of Monte Supra, amidst an enchanting landscape, full of wild and untouched nature. Dug deep chasms, vast valleys, unexplored or most unknown caves, sinkholes and canyons from FlussCedrino, covered with dense forests, holm oak, oak, juniper, yew, and a dense, sometimes impenetrable vegetation: A variety of landscapes of rare beauty. Orgosolo is mainly known as the village of murals. There are fragments of a bygone age and a world that was always proud and closed to external events. Since their formation (early 70s), every single fresco guardians of village history and tools of social struggles. Over time, the murals have become tradition, and a special feature of the community Orgosolo. An art gallery in the open air with over 150 murals. But the area of Orgosolo has other witnesses of history and traditions. The domus de Janas over 70, the numerous, well-preserved Nuraghe who watch over the landscape, as well as the ruins of Roman and Punic times to prove that from the Neolithic to Roman times the area was permanently settled. It is known that at the time of giudicato Arborea, and later under the Aragonese and the Spanish, the community had to endure severe hardships Orgosolo and injustices, so that one must look for the causes of the Sardinian banditry and the rejection of general public against state institutions in this period. For lunch, you will be expected to a rustic food at Shepherd. In good weather, take a food and old oak trees. You Sardinian sausage specialties are served an appetizer on wooden boards. Subsequently, suckling pig, lamb and potatoes are served. All without cutlery - here is eaten with the fingers. As a drink of wine and water will be served. In the evening you reach Olbia. Embarkation on the ferry to Livorno. Expected departure 21.00 clock

6th Day: Livorno - Elba

Morning arrival in Livorno. Along the coast you will drive to Piombino. In the late morning you will set sail for Elba. In the harbor you will be met by our tour leader.

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Discover the scenic beauty and discover the cultural heritage of the island. The most beautiful natural harbor in the Mediterranean can be found in Portoferraio, the main town of the island. The Church of Misericordia holds inside a replica of the coffin of Napoleon and a bronze cast of his death mask. Then drive past the seaside resorts Procchio and Marciana Marina to Poggio, a small mountain village with narrow streets, known for its mineral springs. Surrounded by chestnut woods Marciana Alta is located, the oldest settlement in Elba. Also worth a visit the pretty village of Capoliveri, a wine-growing town, located in the southeast of the island. Porto Azzurro extends picturesque, a long bay, dominated by two massive fortresses. Inland, Rio nell'Elba, a hilltop fortress and one of the oldest settlements in Elba. Afterwards we drive back over the north coast to the hotel.

7th Day: Elba - Ischia

After a hearty breakfast set you back over to the mainland. About the Via Aurelia, it goes in the direction of Rome and continue on the Autostrada del Sole towards the south. We recommend a stop in Cassino. The city is dominated by the famous monastery of Montecassino. A 9 km long road leads up to sweeping the monastery of Montecassino from the western edge of the city. On the summit of the mountain (519m) to the monastery of Montecassino, the cradle of the Benedictine order rises, in 529 by St. Benedict of Nursia founded and famous as the nursery of the sciences. In the second World War II was the massif of Monte Cassino from October 1943 to May 1944 the cornerstone of the German front, 15 February 1944 it was almost completely destroyed by the Allies during an air raid, although the monastery as expressly announced by troops was free. Then you have it rebuilt in its old form. From the original construction originate only from the Beuronese art school 1898 - 1913 be painted crypt and the tombs of St.. Benedict and his twin sister, St.. Sscholastika (both around 480-543). The stocks of the valuable library (about 80,000 volumes) and the Archive as well as numerous paintings were saved during the fighting and taken to the Vatican.

8th Day: Trip to Capri (optional)

When the sea is calm, we recommend a boat trip to Capri. The idyllic harbor, picturesque fishermen's houses and flowering terrace-like slopes invite you to get to know this island. Center and the center is the Piazza Umberto - Piazzetta also called the "Small World Theatre" where meet tourists, locals and celebrities from all over the world. Take a stroll through the boutiques and souvenir shops around the square. It is worth taking a stroll through the lush gardens of the island to the Villa Jovis, which is perched on a cliff high above the sea. From here, the Emperor Tiberius reigned over a decade the Roman Empire. In the afternoon you should calm sea a trip to the Blue Grotto companies. Return to Ischia.

9th Day: Ischia - Naples - Ferry

Ischia - The Green Island. Where the Cyclops Tifeo crashed into the sea, is Ischia. His tears turned Venus in salvific thermal springs, tells the saga. Behind bizarre cliffs and small sandy coves dive vineyards and small villages with nested houses. So you see, inter alia, the ancient mariners church Socorso in Forio, that looks from a distance as if they were floating on the sea. Excavations and finds in Lacco Ameno evidence of the first Greek settlement on Ischia. The island, with all its beauty at your feet. In the afternoon embarkation on the ferry to Naples. In the evening the ferry leaves from Palermo.

10th Day: Palermo - Siracusa - Taormina room / Acireale

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08.00 clock reaches the Palermo ferry. After disembarking, drive through the highlands of the island and the east coast.

Follow the Cyclops to Siracusa. Siracusa is beautifully landscaped on a bay and has an especially mild climate. It was once the most important city of Sicily, and even large Greece that did not need to fear comparison with Athens. It was founded in the mid-8th Century BC by Corinthian sailors, who settled on the island Ortyhia. Soon tyrants ruled Syracuse and led the city economically large flower; 5th Century and 4th Century BC, it was one of nearly 300,000 inhabitants. After the capture by the Romans in the 2nd Punic War (212 BC) Syracuse was successively taken by Germannenstämmen, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans in possession. Since the 18th Century are paintings on papyrus in the Egyptian style is the specialty of Syracuse. The papyrus, the raw material to be grown in large quantities on the shores of Cyane. Then drive to the area of Taormina / Acireale.

11th Day: Etna and Taormina

First through lemon groves and vineyards, then through chestnut and deciduous forests and finally through the barren lava fields of Mount Etna, go to about 2000 m altitude. Anyone who wants to take the cable car and SUV continues to about 2700 - 3300 m above sea level (surcharge / weather permitting). The view of the crater scenery is fantastic! You can see the lava flows of the last outbreaks. For lunch time, we recommend a stop at a lemon plantation at the foot of Mount Etna. Opportunity to have a lunch in a rustic setting. It continues in the Palermo most famous city in Sicily - Taormina. Marvel at how the Goethe city, stroll along Corso and enjoy the view of Mount Etna from the Greek Theatre.

12th Day: space Taormina / Acireale - Palermo

Passing Catania and Enna can be reached at noon Palermo. The tour guide is already waiting. Founded by the Phoenicians and later subjection to Rome and Byzantium, Palermo stood 831-1072 under the rule of the Saracens. This left their city of an oriental character, which is still recognizable in the exotic gardens, the domes of some buildings, the local breed of people and typical disposition of the inhabitants. The Normans conquered Palermo in 1072. Your baufreudiger King Roger II chose it the capital of his empire. Its architects understood it, the Norman style to blend with the traditional decoration of the Saracens and Byzantines, the regency Roger II in Palermo became a golden age of art. After the Hohenstaufen Frederick II and the House of Anjou introduced the Gothic (13th century). After three centuries of Spanish rule, the Bourbon kings of Naples, the city awarded a Baroque character. Ride in the 6 km away Monreale. The town of Monreale is dominant above the coastal plain of Palermo. It was created by a famous by the Norman ruler William II in the 12th century, donated Benedictine abbey. At sculpture decorated central portal of the cathedral is still the beautiful decorated with figural reliefs bronze door of the Master Bonanus of Pisa receive. More influenced by the Byzantine style seems the bronze door of the left portal, the work of Barisanus, inspired by Arabic art sense, decorate the sanctuary. The magnificent interior of the basilica built on the cathedral floor plan is outshone by the beautiful mosaics from the 12th and 13 Century, cover apse vault and walls up under the open roof and represent a complete cycle of paintings of the Old and New Testaments in the central apse, a Blessing Christ. About the Bishop horn is shown in the chancel of Wilhelm II, who hands over the Church of the Virgin Mary. Opposite you can see above the royal throne again Wilhelm II as he receives his crown from the hands of Christ. No less famous is the preferred right of the cathedral cloister. From here you can see the church in all its glory. The well house is located on the south side of the corridor with the original fountain of the monks. The ogival galleries resting on twin columns

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whose capitals are handled with astonishing freedom. In the evening embarkation on the ferry to Genoa. Departure 23.00 clock.

13rd Day: Genoa - Alessandria

After 20-hour voyage, ferry invests in Genoa in the evening. Ride to your hotel in Alessandria.

14th Day: home

Arriverderci Italia

INCLUSIONS

Ferry: Savona-Bastia Extended breakfast on board in the self-service restaurant Accommodation in 2-berth cabins including port charges, taxes and security fees Bonifacio Santa Teresa including port charges, taxes and security fees Olbia-Livorno Extended breakfast on board in the self-service restaurant Accommodation in 2-berth cabins Piombino-Portoferraio Piombino Pozzuoli, Ischia Ischia-Naples Naples-Palermo Extended breakfast on board in the self-service restaurant Accommodation in 2-berth cabins Palermo-Genoa Extended breakfast on board in the self-service restaurant Accommodation in 2-berth cabins 9 nights / half board Good middle class hotel in Corsica Hotels of the upper middle class and premium category Dinner 3-course menu or buffet 1 x English-speaking local tour guide Corsica, continuous from / to port 1 x full day tour Alghero 1 x full day tour with Central Sardinia Nuoro and Orgosolo 1 x Shepherd lunch including wine and water in the room Orgosolo 1 x 3 hours visit of Elba 1 x half day guided tour of Ischia, including bus 1 x half day tour Siracusa

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1 x full day tour Etna / Taormina 1 x half day tour Palermo / Monreale

Sicily - At the foot of Mount Etna - 7 days / 6 nights

starting from EUR 320 ,00 per person / in double room

1st Day: Arrival - Naples area

Through the Autostrada del Sole and drive to the southern Lazio. The Emilia Romagna offers on the way a varied nature of the idyllic mountain landscapes to coastal tracts of land. Rolling hills characterize the appearance of Tuscany. In the spring of carpets coat of red poppies and the green hills and valleys. In the summer the fields are bright with the bright yellow of the sunflowers.

2nd Day: Naples area - the area of Taormina

Naples with numerous historic buildings and cultural monuments and the port city of Salerno at the Gulf pass by on your way to the south of you. Along the coasts of Calabria and Basilicata to reach Villa San Giovanni. Ferry to Messina (ferry payable locally). You have reached the largest island in the Mediterranean. Today's journey ends in the area of Taormina. Ferry to Messina, Sicily: The crossing takes place in the 24-hour operation instead - departures every 40 minutes. Journey time 40 minutes. Buspreis: € 188 for a single trip, 128 € for the 2nd Ride (= return) within 60 days (Updated 04.2013)

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3rd Day: Etna and Taormina

The day is marked by the Mount Etna. Bus ride to 2000 meters in height. Experience deep insights into the history of the earth. Who wants yet (trip depends on the weather, cost) travels by cable car and SUVs up to 3000 m altitude. For lunch time, we recommend a stop at a lemon plantation at the foot of Mount Etna. Here you have the opportunity to lunch in a rustic setting. The journey continues in which, apart from Palermo, probably the best known town in Sicily - Taormina.

Marvel at how Goethe once, the city, stroll along Corso and enjoy the Greek Theatre the views of Mount Etna, on which you have been standing in the morning.

4th Day: Excursion Catania and Siracusa

Morning drive along the coast to Siracusa. Stop in Catania, a beautiful baroque city on the Ionian Sea. Visit the Ursino Castle of Frederick II, in the first half of the 13th Century was built. You can reach Porta Uzeda, a beautiful Baroque structure. About Via Etnea you get from Cathedral Square to the harbor and see the rear facades of the Bishop's Palace and the Palazzo Biscari. You should not miss a stroll through the largest fish market in the island. From Catania, head south along the coast to Siracusa, beautifully situated on a bay and obese for its particularly mild climate. Enjoy in a small typical restaurant, the typical Sicilian cuisine. Let us pamper you! Once Siracusa was the most important city in Sicily, and even large Greece that did not need to fear comparison with Athens. It was founded in the mid-8th Century BC by Corinthian sailors, who settled on the island Ortyhia. Soon tyrants ruled Syracuse and led the city economically large flower; 5th Century and 4th Century BC, it was one of nearly 300,000 inhabitants. After the capture by the Romans in the 2nd Punic War (212 BC) Syracuse was successively taken by Germannenstämmen, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans in possession. Since the 18th Century are paintings on papyrus in the Egyptian style is the specialty of Syracuse. The papyrus, the raw material to be grown in large quantities on the shores of Cyane. In the evening return to the room Acireale.

5th Day excursion - Lipari or Catania / Siracusa (optional)

Use the day to take a trip to the north shore islands of Vulcano and Lipari. Visit the old town with its cathedral, the ancient Acropolis and see the place Canneto, considered the center of the Bimssteingewinnung. In the northwest of the village lying valley of the Fossa Bianca are the pumice quarries. From Lipari short crossing to Vulcano. Here you have the opportunity to visit the village of Vulcano Porto with its sulfur mud baths. Do not forget your (old as possible) bathing suit. After a trip around the island, the ferry returns to Milazzo. Return to the area of Taormina.

6th Day: area Taormina - Palermo - Ferry

Through the highlands of the island it comes to Monreale, where you will visit the cathedral. Enjoy the views from here across the Sicilian capital. During a walk through the historical center of Palermo visit the tomb of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in the cathedral. In the evening ride to Termini Imerese and embarkation on the ferry to Civitavecchia. Departure after midnight.

7th Day: Civitavecchia - home

Early afternoon arrival in Civitavecchia. Commencement of the journey home. We are happy to assist you with booking of necessary overnight stops.

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Possible combinations

We are happy to recommend our special trip "Calabria Mezzogiorno". Both trips can be easily connected to each other. An arrival of individual guests by air is readily possible.

INCLUSIONS

Ferry: Palermo-Civitavecchia Buffet breakfast on board Accommodation in 2-berth cabins 5 nights / half board Hotels, good middle class 3-course dinner or buffet 1 x full day tour of Mount Etna and Taormina 1 x half day guided tour of Ragusa and Castel Donnafugata 1 x typical Sicilian lunch including water / wine 1 x half day guided tour of Palermo and Monreale

Sicily - treasury in the Mediterranean - 7 days / 6 nights


1st Day: Arrival - Civitavecchia

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Cast off. Against 20 clock sets the ferry from Sicily.

2nd Day: Palermo - Taormina area

Arrive in the morning. Let yourself be enchanted same as the first of Palermo! In the former Pearl of the Mediterranean, the traveler feels transported back in time. Visit the Norman cathedral, the burial place of Norman and German emperor, and the Capella Palatina. During a stroll through the old town you will experience the special flair of the city. Afterwards drive to Monreale. Explore the Cathedral with its impressive cloister and the famous mosaics. In the afternoon you reach Enna. Stroll through the old town, enjoy the view from the castle over parts of the Sicilian highlands and behold in the East for the first time Mount Etna. In the evening arrive in the area of Taormina.

3rd Day: Etna and Taormina (optional)

Put this day to the characters of Etna. By bus, it goes up to 2000m altitude. You will get an insight into the history of the earth. If you like, still drives (depending on weather outing, extra charge) with cable car and jeep up to 3000m. For lunch time, we recommend a stop at a lemon plantation at the foot of Mount Etna. Here you have the opportunity to lunch in a rustic setting. The journey continues in which, apart from Palermo, probably the best known town in Sicily - Taormina. Marvel as Goethe once the city, stroll along Corso and enjoy the Greek Theatre the views of Mount Etna, on which you have been standing in the morning.

4th Day: Siracusa (optional)

On the magnificent drive along the Cyclops you reach Siracusa. Ancient quarries, caves with subtropical vegetation, architectural and cultural history between Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre impress visitors. Those who prefer to enjoy the Sicilian life, visited the baroque old town with its cathedral, built into a temple of Athena.

5th Day: area Taormina - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento

From the coast you pass through changing landscapes in the Sicilian highlands. We recommend a stop in Piazza Armerina to visit the late Roman Villa Casale, which provides even modern magnificent buildings in the shade. Magnificent mosaics on more than 3500qm floor portray luxurious life in the countryside and in the hunt at the time of antiquity. In the afternoon arrive in Agrigento. In the Valley of the Temples expect the evidence from the time of the Greeks. In addition to Hera, Zeus and Heracles Temple of Concordia temple is very well preserved. Your guide can mythology and customs of the ancient world before your eyes come alive.

6th Day: Agrigento - Selinunte - Palermo

Why are there so many Greek monuments in Sicily? In Selinunte learn why and the everyday life of an ancient Greek city comes alive: marvel at the finely crafted pillars of the temple and the mighty ramparts. The city was in the 7th Century BC, founded by Dorians from Megara Hyblaea. The Carthaginians destroyed the city in 409 BC. However, the collapse of the temple seems to have been

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caused by earthquakes. A wonderful contrast to the turquoise sea! It goes back to the north coast. Before you go in the evening on the ferry, you have once again time for a stroll through the old town of Palermo or let it go well at a recent pizza. Departure of the ferry in the evening.

7th Day: home

Arrivederci Italia!

INCLUSIONS

Ferry: Civitavecchia - Palermo Accommodation in 2-berth cabins inside Palermo - Civitavecchia Accommodation in 2-berth cabins 2x Breakfast on board in the self-service restaurant 4 nights / breakfast Hotels, good middle class and upper middle class 3-course dinner or buffet

Sicily - Mediterranean Paradise - 8 Days / 7 nights


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1st Day: Arrival - Genoa

Arrival in the capital of Liguria - the Italian port city in which one easily gets itchy feet. In case of early arrival, you should not miss the city, called by the country people the Proud to visit. Impressive palaces, Laterna, a 76m high lighthouse landmark of the city, in the 18th Century built Columbus House and the 1000 year old cathedral with its ornate portals will impress you. In the evening ferry to Sicily.

2nd Day: Palermo

Enjoy the day at sea. In the early evening the ferry slides into, like a shell shaped bay of Palermo. Ride to your hotel.

3rd Day: Palermo - Segesta - Erice - Marsala - Mazara del Vallo

Segesta to have been destroyed in the year 1000 by the Saracens. The temple stands lonely in a harsh landscape on a hill that surrounds a deep gorge. The 430 BC. built in the Doric style building still has its 36 limestone pillars, the entablature and the two gables. In the Hellenistic period, the theater was built in a semicircle in the cliff. Its seating steps pointing in the direction of the Gulf of Castellammare, which you see on the horizon. Erice, the ancient, original Phoenician city, owes its importance to the choice location at 750m above sea level on the Eryx Mountain. It is surrounded by a city wall. In the maze of quiet streets you will encounter many craft shops, entice their products for sale. Erice was a famous sanctuary in ancient times and was particularly frequented by sailors. Try the sweet almond pastry, for which the city is known. In the afternoon you reach Marsala where the famous dessert wines are grown. But also many other fine wines lies in the wine cellars. See for yourself.

4th Day: Mazara del Vallo - Selinunte - Agrigento

In Selinunte the everyday life of an ancient Greek city comes alive: marvel at the finely crafted pillars of the temple and the mighty ramparts. A wonderful contrast to the turquoise sea! In the afternoon you reach the formerly Greek Akragas - Agrigento.

5th Day: Agrigento

Agrigento is situated on a hill overlooking the sea. The city was 580 BC. founded by Greek colonists from Rhodes, which had first taken in Gela foot. Marvel at the Cathedral of San Orlando from the 11th century and enjoy the view over the valley of the temples to the Mediterranean. In the Valley of the Temples await evidence from the time of the Greeks as Hera, Zeus and Heracles and Temple of Concordia in very good condition. The guide lets mythology and customs of antiquity before your eyes come alive.

6th Day: Piazza Armerina and Caltagirone

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In the highlands of Sicily situated near Piazza Armerina, Villa Casale. Worth seeing are the floor mosaics, which almost covering the entire surface. The variety of motifs and their rich spectrum of colors to impress the visitor. Best known are driving sports bikini girls. Drive to the historic city of ceramics Caltagiorne. Look a ceramist team at work on the shoulder.

7th Day: Agrigento - Enna - Palermo - Termini Imerese

The slightly tart looking city in a scorched by the sun landscape is 942m high, called because of their position, in the center of the island, also known as "Belvedere Sicily". From the highest tower of the Kastels can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the mountain village Calascibetta, Mount Etna and the mountain ranges of Sicily. Journey to the monastery of Monreale. You will see magnificent gold mosaics and the Benedictine cloister with its 228 ornate double columns. Palermo is full of monuments and buildings of all eras and peoples who ruled here over the centuries. Attractions include the grave of Frederick II, the Norman Palace with the Capella Palatina, the churches of San Giovanni Hermits, La Martorana and the Emperor's Tomb. Enjoy up to exit the ferry to Civitavecchia again Southern Living with a pasta with a glass of Rosso.

8th Day: home

Early afternoon arrival in Civitavecchia. Arriverderci Italia.

INCLUSIONS

Ferry: Genoa - Palermo Termini Imerese - Civitavecchia 2 x buffet breakfast on board Accommodation in 2-berth cabins 5 nights / half board Hotels, good middle class and upper middle class 3-course dinner or buffet 1 x full day tour Segesta / Erice / Marsala 1 x cellar tour with wine tasting (2-3 wines) in Marsala 1 x 2 hour guide Selinunte 1 x half day tour with Agrigento Valley of the Temples 1 x full day tour Piazza Armerina and Caltagirone 1 x visit to a ceramic factory town in Caltagirone 1 x half day tour Palermo / Monreale

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Corsica and Sardinia - Islands of contrasts - 8 Days / 7 nights


1st Day: Arrival - Versilia

Due to the impressive landscapes of northern Italy you travel to the Versilia coast.

2th Day: Versilia - Livorno - room Ile Rousse / Calvi

Early morning drive to Livorno. 08.15 clock sets the ferry from Bastia. The Breakfast is served on board. At noon arrival in Bastia. Individual city tour with the dreamy Genoese port and the citadel. Continue via Saint Florent in the region Balagne, the garden of Corsica, where olives, lemons and wine are grown.

3rd Day: area Ile Rousse / Calvi - Calanche - Ajaccio

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About the winding route of the Northwest Coast is the most interesting part of the coast of the island, the Calanche, a natural phenomenon. The bizarre yellowish to red rock gardens are so highly fissured by the weathering of the rugged West Coast that rock towers, canyons, plateaus, and unique formations have formed, reminiscent of mythical creatures and legendary figures. In the afternoon you will reach the capital of Corsica, Ajaccio was founded in 1492 by the Genoese. On the square stands equestrian statue of Napoleon as a Roman Emperor. Learn during a city tour to know the rich history of the city.

4th Day: Ajaccio - Costa Smeralda

Continue south to Bonifacio. A beautiful natural harbor and a stunning old town make the place so worth seeing. The view of the bizarrely shaped rocks in the deep blue sea is worth it. In the afternoon we set sail for Sardinia by ferry (about 1 hour).

5th Day: Costa Smeralda - Alghero

Behind Arzachena and the Gulf of the same name begins the Costa Smeralda, one of the most famous and fashionable coasts of the world, which takes its name from the characteristic color of her round intact sea. The existing limestone mountains of the promontory is very charming and attracts with bays, sloping down to the sea cliffs and many, some still unexplored caves and the abundance of fish its waters. Passing Olbia you can reach Sassari, the second largest city on the island. A visit to the charming old quarter, marked by elegant buildings, churches, museums and magnificent squares and winding streets. You can reach Alghero.

6th Day: Alghero - Grotta di Nettuno (optional)

The old town is characterized by lively bustle of narrow streets. Numerous shops make strolling a pleasure entertaining. From the lively Piazza di bastions della Maddalena at the harbor you can enjoy a lovely view of the anchored boats here and the gulf. The massive Porta a Mare adjoined the bastion della Maddalena. Through it will take you directly to the old town, but also the bastions Magellano, from where you have a beautiful view over the harbor and the bay. Take the opportunity to visit the Grotta di Nettuno at Capo Caccia. 650 steps take you to the most beautiful stalactite cave of the Mediterranean. Who wants to take it more leisurely can reach the cave from Alghero also by boat.

7th Day: Bosa - Nuraghe Santu Ballantine - Ferry

About the winding route along the beautiful coast to the South in the 45 km distant Bosa, where the Malvasia wine is grown. The River Walk is the center of he old mansions, picturesque fishing boats, good wine and fantastic food. The historic district with the maze of alleys and arcades where crafts can be admired, offers plenty of attractions. Continue to Nurgahe Santu Ballantine at Torralba, known as de Santu Ballantine. In the early evening you reach Porto Torres. Departure of the ferry to Genoa at 20.30 clock.

8th Day: home

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08.00 clock you reach the coast of Liguria. Journey home.

Our tip:

Plan lunch during the excursion to the Costa Smeralda, one on a farm. It serves typical Sardinian menu including drinks.

INCLUSIONS

Ferry: Livorno-Bastia 1x buffet breakfast on board Bonifacio Santa Teresa Porto Torres - Genoa Buffet breakfast on board Accommodation in 2-berth cabins 6 nights / half board 3-course dinner or buffet Hotels, good middle class and upper middle class

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