2017 Italy for North America

...THE ART OF TRAVEL
“Fully escorted coach tours”
ITALY
2017

Things to keep in mind
Suggested Travel Programs
The itineraries featured in this brochure serve as an inspiration for a tour that we would be plea-
sed to arrange for you if you so wish. However, we will be equally happy to provide you with a
tailor-made program that you feel would best suit your needs. All guided tours, attractions, restau-
rants and hotels you will find on the following pages can be combined and replaced according to
your requirements. Depending on your group’s flight schedule, we may either plan some free time
to relax or for shopping or we may arrange an alternative program on arrival and departure day.
Hotel Selection
The hotels mentioned in this brochure represent only some of the space we have reserved. We
have an outstanding selection of group allotments in more than 300 hotels throughout Italy to
make sure you find the perfect accommodation.
„ We reserve ourselves the right to accommodate your group in equivalent hotels of the same
standard, if exceptional cases occur.”
Tour Quotes
Tours are quoted in Euro per person sharing a double/twin room.
Please note the city taxes are not included and have to be paid directly at the hotel by the guest
at the time of check-in. Tariffs depend on the hotel category and the length of stay.
Prices are subject to change based on the 2017 trade-show and events calendar. A supplement
will apply during trade-shows, bank holidays or particular events.
Availability
Tours are on request and rates are subject to the availability at the time of booking.
Restaurants, wineries, museums etc., are subject to change depending on their seasonal opening
days and hours. The GUSTO excursion’s “Specialties of the day“ may vary depending on the area
and season.
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Tour Franceso................................................................................64
Tour Cammino...............................................................................66
Tour Allelua....................................................................................68
page 07 to 19
page 20 to 35 page 36 to 49
Our Brands
Teatro la Venice............................................................................71
Arena Opera Festival 2017.......................................................72
Placido Domingo Gala Verona..................................................73
Teatro la Scala...............................................................................74
Behind Casanova‘s mask............................................................76
Camelias in bloom Lake Maggiore..........................................77
Wine Festival in Bardolino........................................................78
Wine Festival in Chianti.............................................................79
Tour Gallo Nero.............................................................................52
Tour Gran Gusto............................................................................54
Tour Bacco......................................................................................56
Tour Salute......................................................................................58
Tour Mamma Mia..........................................................................60
Tour Lavender...............................................................................38
Tour Magnolia................................................................................40
Tour Rose........................................................................................42
Tour Violet......................................................................................44
Tour Mimosa..................................................................................46
Tour Iris...........................................................................................48
Cinque Terre - Hiking in Liguria...............................................22
Sorrent Hiking week on the Amalfi Coast............................24
Tuscany - Hiking experience in the Chianti Region...........26
Sicily - Taormina and marvellous Aeolian Islands...............28
Noth Lake District by Road Bike..............................................30
Tuscany Treasure by Road Bike...............................................32
Veneto & Prosecco wine road by Road Bike..........................30
Tour Medici.....................................................................................08
Tour Minerva.................................................................................10
Tour Cupido....................................................................................12
Tour Federico.................................................................................14
Tour Hercules.................................................................................16
Tour David......................................................................................18

SOUTH TYROL /
AUSTRIA
Sillian
St. Jakobs

TRENTINO
Brenta Dolomites
Madonna di Cam-
piglio
Levico Terme

LAKE GARDA
Riva del Garda
Limone sul Garda
Bardolino
Garda
Sirmione
Salò
LAKE MAGGIORE
Baveno
Stresa

LAKE COMO
Cadenabbia
Lecco
VENETO
Verona
Padua
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Venice
Jesolo
FRIULI
Lignano
Bibione
Udine

LOMBARDY
Milan
Mantova
Cremona
PIEDMONT
Turin
Alba
Asti
Alessandria
EMILIA ROMAGNA
Bologna
Rimini
Riccione
San Marino
LIGURIA
Sanremo
Diano Marina
Alassio
Chiavari
Santa Margherita
Ligure
Sestri Levante
TUSCANY
Viareggio
Forte dei Marmi
Montecatini Terme
Florence
Radda in Chianti
Colle Val d’Elsa
Chianciano Terme
Volterra
Siena
Grosseto
Elba island
UMBRIA
Assisi
Perugia

MARCHE
Recanati
ABRUZZO
Giulianova
Tortoreto
LAZIO
Rome
CAMPANIA
Sorrento
Naples
Vietri
Ischia Island
PUGLIA
Polignano a Mare
Ostuni
Torre Canne
Gallipoli
Vietri sul Mare
San Giovanni
Rotondo
CALABRIA
Tropea
BASILICATA
Matera
SICILY
Taormina
Siracusa
Enna
Messina
Cefalù
Palermo
Agrigento
Mazzara del Vallo
Marsala
Aeolien Islands

SARDINIA
Porto Cervo
Costa Smeralda
Santa Teresa di
Gallura
Castelsardo
Alghero
Oristano
Cagliari
Orosei
FRIULI
TRENTINO
PIEDMONT
EMILIA
ROMAGNA
UMBRIA
SARDINIA
MARCHE
BASILICATA
PUGLIA
CALABRIA
TUSCANY
LIGURIA
LOMBARDY
VENETO
LAKE GARDA
CAMPANIA
LAKE
MAGGIORE
LAKE COMO
LAZIO
ABRUZZO
MOLISE
SICILY
ALLOTMENTS MAP 6
Allotments Map

A selection of itineraries covering the most popu-
lar Italian destinations: Tuscany, Sicliy, Puglia, the
Lake District, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast and the
famous cultural cities Rome, Florence, Venice and
Milan. Best-selling escorted tour vacations that
can be customized to suit your needs.
page 07 to 19

Tour Medici
Day 1: Arrive in Rome
Transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel.
Check-in, welcome drink and rest of the
day at leisure.
Hotel in Rome
Day 2: Rome
We start our full-day sightseeing tour of
Rome accompanied by an English-spea-
king guide with an inside visit of the Coli-
seum and Roman Forum. Exploring the Va-
tican Museums, we will take the beauti-
ful spiral staircase and continue through
the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gal-
lery of the Geographical Maps before arri-
ving in the famous Sistine Chapel with its
magnificent fresco of the Last Judgment
by Michelangelo. The tour will end at St.
Peter’s Basilica where the famous sculp-
ture “La Pieta” by Michelangelo is not to
be missed.
Hotel in Rome · Meals: B
Our suggestion
- Experience Rome’s night time magic en-
joying the illuminated scenes at the city’s
monuments and a typical dinner in a “Hos-
teria Romana”
Day 3: Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence
We take a morning drive to the spiritu-
al city of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Fran-
cis. First we will visit the Basilica of San-
ta Maria degli Angeli, where Francis lo-
ved to spend his time and where he died.
We then pass by the Temple of Minerva
on our way to the Basilica of Saint Fran-
cis to admire the famous frescoes of Gi-
otto. Lunch at typical rustic restaurant on
the way to Siena. A guided tour of the old-
town of Siena takes us to the city’s impo-
sing Cathedral and to Piazza del Campo,
the seashell-shaped square on which the
famous horse-race, „Il Palio“, takes place
every year.
Hotel in Florence · Meals: B, L
Day 4: Florence
Florence’s cathedral dominates the skyline
and together with the Bell Tower and the
Baptistery forms one of the most magni-
ficent art masterpieces in the world. The
austerity and beauty of this city, and the
pride and determination of the Florenti-
ne artists are displayed in a unique way
in the Palazzo Vecchio. With a local Eng-
lish-speaking guide we will discover the
major sites before we have some free time
to admire the jewelry stores on Ponte
Vecchio or to enjoy an espresso coffee.
Hotel in Florence · Meals: B
Day 5: Florence - Padua - River Brenta -
Venice
Drive by motor coach to the old Universi-
ty City of Padua, world-famous as the city
of Saint Anthony. A guided walking tour
will cover the major sites from the im-
pressive Basilica del Santo to the epic Pa-
lazzo della Ragione. In the afternoon we
will drive along the River Brenta. On its
banks we will be able to admire the sump-
tuous villas which were built as summer
residences for the rich patricians. We then
make our way to Venice, we will reach the
hotel by boat transfer from the Tronchet-
to pier.
Hotel in Venice · Meals: B
Magnificent Renaissance
VenicePadua
Florence
Assisi
Rome
Siena
MARCHE
VENETO
LOMBARDY
EMILIA ROMAGNA
TUSCANY
UMBRIA
ABRUZZI
LAZIO
Our suggestion:
- Visit the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua and
admire some of the most famous and im-
portant paintings in Europe, Giotto’s mag-
nificent frescoes of the stories of Mary
and Jesus (pre-book your visit with Mi-
chelangelo)
Day 6: Venice
In the morning we get an introduction to
Venice on a guided walking tour exploring
the major sights: St. Mark’s square and ba-
silica, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal and Rial-
to Bridge. In the afternoon we will enjoy a
boat ride in the stunning Venetian Lagoon
and visit its main islands: Murano – fa-
mous for its artistic glass works, Burano –
an old fisherman’s island whose buildings
are painted in vivid colours and Torcello
– once the most populated island, it is a
quiet place to relax nowadays.
Our suggestions:
- Do it like a Venetian… by taking part in
a Bacaro tour, an eating and drinking tour
that stops off the most traditional osterias
- Get the full Italian Opera experience at
the famous Fenice Theater (further infor-
mation on page 73)
Day 7: Departure
Boat transfer from the hotel to Venice Air-
port and departure.
Meals: B
Rome · Assisi · Siena · Florence · Padua · Venice
7 days
from only
€ 584,-
CLASSICO 8
Rome

Transportation and Hotels
· Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to
the hotel in Rome
· Transfer from Tronchetto pier to the
hotel in Venice
(including 1 piece of luggage per person)
· Private boat transfer from the hotel in
Venice to Venice Airport
(including 1 piece of luggage per person)
· Transportation by deluxe AC motor
coach as per itinerary
· Accommodation in 4* hotels
· 2 nights in Rome
· 2 nights in Florence
· 2 nights in Venice
Food and Drinks
· Welcome drink at the hotel in Rome
· 6 buffet breakfasts
· 1 lunch in a rustic country trattoria
between Assisi and Siena
Experiences and Services
· Full-day (6 hrs) guided-tour of Rome
with English-speaking guide
· Entrance fees at the Vatican Museum,
St. Peter’s Basilica
· Entrance fee for Coliseum and Roman
Forum
· 2-hour tour of Assisi with English
speaking guide
· Entrance fee in the Basilika of San
Francis in Assisi
· 2-hour tour of Siena with English
speaking guide
· 3-hour tour of Florence with English
speaking guide
· 2-hour tour of Padua with English
speaking guide
· 2-hour tour of Venice with English
speaking guide
· Lagoon ride to Murano Burano and
Torcello
· Headsets during the sightseeing tours
· English-speaking tour escort through-
out the itinerary
· Porterage on arrival and departure at
each hotel
The tour does not include
· Tips, everything not listed under
“our package includes”
· City taxes
Our package includes
VERY CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS
SEMI-CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS
Our Hotels
Dates and prices* between 10-18 pax between 19-30 pax between 31-45 pax
xx.xx.-xx.xx.17 € x.xxx,- € x.xxx,- € xxx,-
Sgl. room supp. from € xxx,- € xxx,- € xxx,-
OUR VERY CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS
Hotel Valadier 4*
Rome
www.hotelvaladier.com
Hotel Diplomat 4*
Florence
www.hoteldiplomat.net
Hotel Bonvecchiati 4*
Venezia
www.hotelbonvecchiati.it
OUR SEMI-CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS
Grand Hotel Tiberio 4*
Rome
www.ghtiberio.com
Hotel Villa Gabriele D‘Annunzio 4*
Florence
www.dannunziohotel.it
Hotel Crowne Plaza 4*- Quarto d’Altino
Venezia
www.crowneplazavenezia.it
01.03.-04.01.17 € 989,- € 719,- € 584,-
04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.179,- € 894,- € 746,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.074,- € 799,- € 654,-
08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.179,- € 894,- € 746,-
10.31.-12.20.17 € 989,- € 719,- € 584,-
Sgl. room supp. from € 179,- € 179,- € 179,-
The excursions’ implementation will be adjusted according to the hotels’ location. The services included do not change.
*in € per person in a twin/double room
01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.329,- € 1.039,- € 879,-
04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.694,- € 1.374,- € 1.184,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.474,- € 1.169,- € 999,-
08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.694,- € 1.374,- € 1.184,-
10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.329,- € 1.039,- € 879,-
Florence

Tour Minerva
day at leisure.
Hotel in Rome · Meals: D
Day 2: Rome
With an English-speaking guide we will
enjoy an inside visit of the the Coliseum
and Roman Forum. We will then explore
the Vatican City and the Vatican Museums.
Admire the spiral staircase, the Gallery of
the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geo-
graphical Maps before arriving in the fa-
mous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent
fresco of the Last Judgment by Michelan-
gelo. The tour will end with the visit of the
St. Peter’s Basilica with its famous sculp-
ture “La Pieta’’.
Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D
Day 3: Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento
Pick-up at your hotel for your departure
to Naples by motor coach. Upon arrival
in Naples our English-speaking guide will
take us on a panoramic walking-tour of
the old-town including Piazza del Plebisci-
to, Gallery Umberto I and the Royal Palace.
Lunch (included) at a pizzeria to taste the
authentic Neapolitan pizza! After lunch
our journey will continue to Pompeii, the
city destroyed by the eruption of Mount
Vesuvius in 79 B.C for a guided tour of the
archaeological site, before we proceed to
the Sorrentine Peninsula.
Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula ·
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Sorrento - Capri - Anacapri - Sorrento
Today’s highlight will be the visit of the is-
land of Capri. Leaving Sorrento harbor by
boat, we will reach Marina Grande. On the
island a local minibus will take us to the
center of Capri, the famous Piazzetta and
the Augustus Gardens. From here we will
enjoy a fantastic view of the Faraglioni
cliffs. We will then reach Anacapri, where
we will have the opportunity to see the
house of the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe
(not included) and the Church of San Mi-
chele (not included). In the afternoon vi-
sit of the Blue Grotto - weather permitting
(not included). Return to Sorrento by ferry.
Meals: B, D
Day 5: Sorrento - Positano - Amalfi -
Ravello - Sorrento
Today we will drive along the stunning
Amalfi coast passing by Positano, cha-
racterized by narrow alleys and steep
staircases. The author John Steinbeck
rightly described Positano as “the only
vertical place in the world”. In Amalfi we
will stop for lunch (not included). Amal-
fi is so narrow and steep that the small al-
leyways of the town consist of stairways.
We will see the Cathedral, the Bell Tower
and the “Paradise Cloister”. The highlight
of our day will be Ravello. The little villa-
ge is located higher up on the coast with
breathtaking views of the Coast. We will
visit the magnificent Villa Rufolo with its
garden, bell tower and courtyard.
Meals: B, D
Discovering southern Italy
Capri
Amalfi
Pompeii
Sorrento
Naples
Montecassino
Rome
MOLISE
ABRUZZO
CAMPANIA
LAZIO
Our suggestion:
- Dig into the marvels of the Amalfi Coast
hiking the “Path of the Gods”, an old mule
path that winds along the hillside offering
spectacular views
Day 6: Sorrento day at leisure
The entire day is free to do as you please.
Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula · Meals: B
Our suggestion:
- Discover the secrets of traditional Italian
cuisine and learn how to prepare delicious
Neapolitan dishes in a ½ day cooking class
Day 7: Amalfi - Mt. Vesuvius -
Montecassino - Rome
This morning we will get a closer look at
one of the few volcanos that are still ac-
tive, Mount Vesuvius. By bus we will re-
ach Mt. Vesuvius and we will stop at the
base of the crater. Visit of the crater (30-
min walk each way to the crater). Stop for
a light lunch in a restaurant at the foot of
the volcano. We will then continue back
north to Montecassino. The Abbey was
founded in 529 by Saint Benedict. How-
ever, Montecassino became famous during
WWII. The Abbey made up one section
of the 161-kilometre (100-mile) Gustav
Line, a German defensive line designed to
hold the Allied troops from advancing any
further into Italy.
Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Departure
Transfer from the hotel to Rome Airport
and departure.
Meals: B
Rome · Naples · Pompeii · Capri · Amalfi · Vesuvius
8 days
from only
€ 764,-
CLASSICO 10
Amalfi

· Arrival transfer from Rome
Airport to the hotel in Rome
· Departure transfer from the hotel to
Rome Airport
· 3 nights in Rome
· 4 nights in Sorrento
Food and Drinks
· 3 4-course dinners at the hotel in Rome
(drinks not included)
· 3 4-course dinners at the hotel in
Sorrento (drinks not included)
· 1 Lunch in Naples in a traditional
pizzeria (drinks not included)
· 1 Lunch on Mount Vesuvius
· Full-day tour of Rome with English
speaking guide
· Entrance fees at the Vatican Museums,
Coliseum and Roman Forum
· 2-hour tour of Neaples with local
English-speaking guide
· 2-hour tour of Pompeii with local
· Entrance fee to the excavations in
Pompeii
· Full-day excursion to Capri and Anacapri
with English speaking guide
· Round-trip ferry ticket Sorrento-
Capri-Sorrento
· Minibus tour of Anacapri
· Entrance fee to “Villa Rufolo” in Ravello
· Entrance fee to the crater of Mt. Vesuvius
· 1-hour guided tour of the Monastery in
Montecassino with English-speaking guide
· Entrance fee to the Monastery in
Montecassino
· English-speaking tour escort throughout
the itinerary
each hotel
„our package includes“
· City taxes
Hotel H10 4*
Rome
www.h10hotels.com
Art Hotel Gran Paradiso 4*
Sorrento
www.arthotelgranparadiso.com
Our package includesOur Hotels
01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.224,- € 954,- € 799,-
04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.479,- € 1.194,- € 1.024,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.519,- € 1.234,- € 1.064,-
08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.479,- € 1.194,- € 1.024,-
10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.184,- € 919,- € 764,-
Pompeii
Rome

Tour Cupido
Day 1: Arrive in Venice
Boat transfer from Venice Airport to the
hotel. Check-in and rest of day at leisure.
Hotel in Venice
Day 2: Venice
In the morning we get an introduction to
Venice on a guided walking tour exploring
the major sights: St. Mark’s square and ba-
silica, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, Rialto
Bridge, just to name a few. We will spend
the afternoon discovering Venice’s hidden
corners and secret places at our leisure.
Our suggestions:
- Do it like a Venetian… by taking part in
a Bacaro tour, an eating and drinking
tour that stops off at traditional osterias
- Get the full Italian Opera experience at
the famous Fenice Theater (further
informations page 73)
Day 3: Venice - Verona - Lake Garda
Boat transfer to Tronchetto where we
board our bus bound for Verona. Our tour
leader will take us to Piazza Bra’ with its
Roman amphitheater, Via Mazzini and
other parts of the historical center. We will
stop for a visit of the stunning village of
Sirmione on Lake Garda with its castle, the
Roman ruins and the thermal bath before
we continue to the hotel.
Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B, D
Day 4: Lake Garda
Today we go on a journey of discovery th-
rough the unique and bizarre landscape
of Italy’s largest lake by bus and by boat.
The narrow north of the Lake Garda is do-
minated by the peaks of the Mount Baldo
mountain-chain whereas the lake spreads
out comfortably in the south. Our tour lea-
der will take us on an orientation tour poin-
ting out the rich history and beautiful ar-
chitecture of the idyllic fishing villages which
we will be able to admire from the boat.
Hotel on Lake Garda · Meals: B
Our suggestion:
- Add 1 day and explore the UNESCO-
listed Dolomites! Indulge in a full day
excursion in the breathtakingly beautiful
mountain range with its hidden valleys,
fairy-tale villages and spectacular peaks
Day 5: Lake Garda - Bergamo - Lake Como
Our first stop will be in Bergamo surroun-
ded by medieval walls. By funicular we
will reach the upper old-town and with an
English-speaking guide we walk to Piazza
Vecchia where the Baptistery, the Church
of Santa Maria Maggiore with the Colleo-
ni Chapel and the Palazzo della Regione
create an unique ensemble. We will then
continue to the Lake Como area.
Hotel on Lake Como · Meals: B, D
Day 6: Lake Como
This morning we will tour the old-town
of Como and see the Cathedral, the Town
Hall and Piazza Cavour. In the afternoon
we will reach the village of Tremezzo and
visit Villa Carlotta. The Villa boasts a ma-
gnificent park of rare plants and art. We
continue by boat to Bellagio for a walking
tour through the old town.
Hotel on Lake Como · Meals: B
Romantic Venice and the north Italian lakes
Verona
Venice
Milan Bardolino
Lake
Garda
Bergamo
Como
Stresa
Lugano
LOMBARDY
EMILIA ROMAGNA
TRENTINO
VENETO
TUSCANY
Lake
Maggiore
Lake Como
Day 7: Lake Como - Lugano - Lake Maggiore
This morning we will travel to Lugano in
Switzerland. Enjoy the Belvedere Garden
with camellias, magnolias, many subtropi-
cal plants as well as modern works of art.
We will continue to Lake Maggiore by bus.
By a private boat, we will visit the Borro-
mean Islands: Isola Bella, with its Baroque
Palace and beautiful garden, and Isola dei
Pescatori, a picturesque fishing-village. At
the and of the day we will have some free
time to stroll through the town of Stresa.
Hotel on Lake Maggiore · Meals: B, D
Our suggestion:
- Marvel at the beauty of camellias in
bloom during the Camellia Festival on
Lake Maggiore in spring (further informa-
tion on page 76)
Day 8: Lake Maggiore - Milan
Today’s excursion will take us to Milan.
We will enjoy a 3-hour tour with an Eng-
lish-speaking guide, and see the Duomo,
the Cathedral, the world-renowned Opera
House La Scala and the Vittorio Emanuele II
Gallery. As Milan is also the capital of fashi-
on, you will have some time for shopping.
Hotel in Milan · Meals: B
Day 9: Departure
Transfer from the hotel to Milan Airport
and departure.
Meals: B
Venice · Verona · Lake Garda · Lake Como · Lake Maggiore
9 days
from only
€ 1.119,-
CLASSICO 12
Lake Como

· Arrival transfer with boat from Venice
Airport to the hotel in Venice, luggage
included
· Boat transfer from the hotel in Venice to
Tronchetto bus parking, luggage included
· Departure transfer to Milan Airport from
the hotel
· Accommodation in 4* centrally-located
hotels
· 2 nights in Venice
· 2 nights on Lake Garda
· 2 nights on Lake Como
· 1 night on Lake Maggiore
· 1 night in Milan
Food and Drinks
· 1 4-course dinners at hotel on Lake
Garda (drinks not included)
Como (drinks not included)
Maggiore (drinks not included)
· 2-hour tour of Venice with English
speaking guide
· Boat cruise on Lake Garda
· 2-hour tour of Bergamo with English
speaking guide
· Round-trip funicular tickets in Bergamo
· Boat trip on Lake Como
· Private motorboat-ride to the Borromean
Islands
· Entrance fee to Villa Carlotta
· Entrance fee to Isola Bella
· 3-hour tour of Milan with English-
speaking guide
· English speaking tour escort throughout
as per itinerary
· Porterage upon arrival and departure
in each hotel
· City taxes
Hotel Bonvecchiati 4*
Venice
www.hotelbonvecchiati.it
Park Hotel Gritti 4*
Bardolino Lake Garda
www.parchotels.it
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior 4*
Como Lake Como
www.hotelbarchetta.it
Hotel Regina Palace 4*
Stresa Lake Maggiore
www.regina-palace.it
Hotel 4 Points by Sheraton 4*
Milan
www.fourpointsmilan.com
01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.514,- € 1.199,- € 1.119,-
04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.989,- € 1.644,- € 1.424,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.789,- € 1.459,- € 1.249,-
08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.984,- € 1.639,- € 1.419,-
10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.514,- € 1.199,- € 1.119,-
Verona

Tour Federico
Day 1: Arrive in Naples
Arrival at Naples Airport and transfer to
the hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula.
Check-in at the hotel, welcome drink and
rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula · Meals: D
Day 2: Capri Island
Today’s highlight will be the visit of the is-
land of Capri. Leaving Sorrento harbor by
boat, we will reach Marina Grande. On the
island a local minibus will take us to the
center of Capri, the famous Piazzetta and
the Augustus Gardens. From here we will
enjoy a fantastic view of the Faraglioni
cliffs. After a typical lunch with drinks we
will reach Anacapri by minibus and visit
the house of the Swedish doctor A. Mun-
the (not included) and the church of San
Michele (not included). Return to Sorrento
in the late afternoon.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Amalfi Coast and Matera
Today we will drive along the stunning
Amalfi coast passing by Positano, cha-
racterized by narrow alleys and steep
staircases. The author John Steinbeck
rightly described Positano as “the only
vertical place in the world”. In Amalfi we
will stop for lunch (not included). Amal-
fi is so narrow and steep that the small al-
leyways of the town consist of stairways.
We will see the Cathedral, the Bell Tower
and the “Paradise Cloister”. The highlight
of our day will be Ravello. The little villa-
ge is located higher up on the coast with
breathtaking views of the coast. We will
visit the magnificent Villa Rufolo with its
garden, bell tower and courtyard. In the
afternoon we will proceed to Matera.
Hotel in Matera · Meals: B, D
Day 4: Matera and the Sassi
This morning we will visit Matera with its
famous “sassi” (stones). This city was built
into the hills and ravines made of soft
tufa stone. The local people carved their
houses right into the “Sassi” or stones,
where they lived in cave-like homes. This
area is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy the afternoon by experiencing this
unique city at your leisure.
Hotel in Matera · Meals: B, D
Day 5: Alberobello and Grottoes of
Castellana
We spend the morning exploring the town
of Alberobello with its unique cone sha-
ped “Trulli“ houses made of stones. We
will then make our way to the Castella-
na Caves, one of the most important tou-
rist attractions of Apulia. The underground
tunnels are as long as a mile and offer an
amazing scenario of stalactites and stalag-
mites. We arrive at our hotel in Ostuni la-
ter in the day and have time to relax.
Hotel in Ostuni · Meals: B, D
Our suggestion:
- Discover the Tremiti Islands, a beautiful
archipelago of small islands, 40 km off the
Gargano Peninsula. A charming sight of
rough cliffs, sandy beaches and thick pine
woods, surrounded by the pristine Adriatic
sea.
Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi and Puglia
Naples
Sorrento
Castel del Monte
Castellana
Ostuni
Lecce
Alberobello
Matera
PUGLIA
CAMPANIA
CALABRIA
BASILICATACapri
Day 6: Lecce and Otranto
We start off our day with a guided tour
of Lecce, also called the “Florence of the
South”. The magnificent baroque buildings,
palaces, churches and the ancient am-
phitheater make this city truly unique. Our
next stop will be in the Salice Salentino
wine area where we will visit the oldest
wine cellar of this region. We then make
our way to Otranto, a seaside town close
to the easternmost point of Italy. Otran-
to’s most important attraction is the 12th
century mosaic in the town’s Romanesque
cathedral.
Hotel in Ostuni · Meals: B, D
Our suggestion:
- Discover the secrets of traditional Italian
cuisine and learn how to prepare delicious
Apulian dishes in a ½ day cooking class at
an authentic Apulian farmhouse “Masseria”
Day 7: Castel del Monte and Napoli
Today’s excursion will take us on a fas-
cinating journey through time following
the footsteps of Frederick II to Castel del
Monte. The world-famous Norman Castle,
which dominates the surrounding country-
side from a hilltop, was built in an octago-
nal shape with eight octagonal towers in-
serted on each of the eight corners. It is
one of the best preserved medieval cast-
les in Southern Italy. After a guided tour of
the castle we will proceed to Naples.
Hotel in Naples · Meals: B, D
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport and departure.
Meals: B
Naples · Amalfi Coast · Matera · Alberobello
8 days
from only
€ 749,-
CLASSICO 14
Matera

· Arrival transfer from Naples Airport to
the hotel on the Sorrentine Peninsula
· Departure transfer from the hotel in
Naples to Naples Airport
· Transport by deluxe AC motor coach as
per itinerary
· Accommodation in 3*/4* hotels
· 2 nights on the Sorrentine Peninsula
· 2 nights in Matera
· 2 nights in Ostuni
· 1 night in Naples
Food and Drinks
· 1 welcome drink at the hotel on arrival
day
· 7 4-course dinners at the hotels
· 1 typical lunch in Capri
· 1 wine tasting with snacks in Salento
· Full day excursion to Capri and Anacapri
with English speaking guide
· Round trip ferry ticket Sorrento - Capri -
Sorrento
· Minibus tour of Anacapri
· Entrance fee Villa Rufolo in Ravello
· 2-hour city guide in Matera
· Entrance fee Castellana Grottoes
· 2-hour city guide in Lecce
· Entrance fee Castel del Monte
· English speaking tour escort throughout
the itinerary
· Porterage upon arrival and departure in
each hotel
· Tips and everything not listed under
· City taxes
Arthotel Gran Paradiso 4*
Sorrento
www.arthotelgranparadiso.com
Hotel Sassi 3*
Matera
www.hotelsassi.it
Hotel Monte Sarago 4*
Ostuni
www.hotelmontesarago.it
Grand Hotel Oriente 4*
Napoli
www.grandhoteloriente.it
01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.159,- € 899,- € 749.-
04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.369,- € 1.149,- € 966.-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.379,- € 1.104,- € 944,-
08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.369,- € 1.149,- € 966,-
10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.164,- € 904,- € 779,-
Alberobello
Capri

Tour Hercules
Day 1: Arrive in Catania - Taormina
Transfer from Catania Airport to the hotel.
Check-in and rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel in Taormina · Meals: D
Day 2: Taormina - Etna - Taormina
Today’s excursion will take us to Mount
Etna, Europe‘s highest active volcano, and
its Silvestri crater. Depending on weather
conditions, we may join the optional (not
included) excursion by jeep with a guide
up to the summit craters on over 9500
feet. In the afternoon we will have time
at leisure in Taormina, before we visit the
Greek Theater here.
Hotel in Taormina · Meals: B, D
Our suggestion:
- Learn to cook authentic Sicilian food: Cu-
linary Home Cooking Class with Caterina
Day 3: Taormina - Syracuse - Ortigia -
Syracuse - Taormina
First we will travel to Syracuse, one of the
most important cities of ancient Greece
and visit the Amphitheater and the “Ear of
Dionysius”, before we continue to the Or-
tigia Peninsula ,where we stroll through
narrow streets and reach Piazza Archime-
de with its palaces dating back to the XIV
and XV centuries. The impressive cathe-
dral’s columns originally came from tem-
ples in Athens. At the end of the day we
will have time to relax in Syracuse.
Day 4: Taormina - Savoca - Forza d‘ Agrò
and Castelmola (“In the footsteps of the
Godfather”)
Today’s excursion will take us to explo-
re the villages of Savoca and Forza D’An-
gro’ where several scenes from the Francis
Ford Coppola film “The Godfather” were
shot. Free time for lunch (not included).
We then travel to Castelmola, with bre-
athtaking views of Taormina and taste the
typical “Vino di Mandorle” (sweet aroma-
tic liquor).
Our suggestion:
- Take an easy walk from the hilltop town
of Castelmola down to Taormina, enjoy the
amazing view along this scenic route inha-
ling the scent of the Mediterranean
Day 5: Taormina - Piazza Armerina - Val-
ley of the Temples - Agrigento
We enjoy a visit of Piazza Armerina and
the ancient Roman residence Villa del
Art, food and traditions of Sicily
Syracuse
Etna
Monreale
Agrigento
Piazza Amerina
Ortigia
Taormina
Catania
Savoca
SICILY
Palermo
Trapani
Erice
Casale, with its 3500 square meters of flo-
or-mosaics. Free time for lunch (not inclu-
ded) in Agrigento, before we proceed to
the UNESCO listed archeological site Val-
ley of the Temples. The perfectly preser-
ved Temple of Concordia is particularly
impressive.
Hotel in Agrigento · Meals: B, D
Day 6: Agrigento - Trapani - Erice - Palermo
We start our journey in Trapani discover-
ing the ancient salt plants along the road
to Erice. Strolling the medieval streets of
this stony hilltop town we will be impres-
sed by its mighty medieval walls and re-
markable number of churches. Here we
will sample a traditional almond pastry in
a bakery. On the way to Palermo we will
stop in a winery for a wine-cellar visit and
typical dinner.
Hotel in Palermo · Meals: B, D
Day 7: Palermo - Monreale
We begin our journey in Palermo explo-
ring the Norman Cathedral and the Nor-
man Palace (entrance fee included) with
the Cappella Palatina (entrance fee inclu-
ded) and its golden mosaics. The excursion
will continue to the hills outside Palermo
where we will visit the Abbey of Monreale
(entrance fee included).
Hotel in Palermo · Meals: B, D
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Palermo Airport and departure.
Meals: B
Taormina · Etna · Palermo · Cefalù
8 days
from only
€ 669,-
CLASSICO 16
Taormina

· Arrival transfer from Catania Airport to
the hotel in Taormina
Palermo Airport
· 4 nights in Taormina
· 1 night in Agrigento
· 2 night in Palermo
Food and Drinks
· 4 4-course dinners in Taormina
· 1 3-course dinner in Agrigento
· 1 3-course dinner in Palermo
· Tasting of a traditional almond
pastry
· Wine-tasting and traditional dinner in
Alcamo
· Full-day tour of Taormina and Etna with
English speaking guide
· Entrance fee to the Greek theater
· Mini-bus for excursion to Castelmola
· 5-hour tour of Siracuse and Ortigia with
· Entrance fee to the archaeological site in
Siracusa
· Entrance fee to Villa del Casale
· 2-hour tour of the Valley of the Temples
in Agrigento with English-speaking guide
· Entrance fee Valley of the Temples
· 5-hour tour of Palermo and Monreale
with English-speaking guide
· Entrance fee Norman Palace in Palermo
· Entrance fee Cappella Palatina
· Entrance fee Abbey in Monreale
the tour
· Porterage upon arrival and departure at
each hotel
· City taxes
Hotel Elihotel 4*
Sant’Alessio -Taormina area
www.elihotel.net
Hotel Baia di Ulisse 4*
Agrigento
www.baiadiulisse.com
Hotel Domina Coral Bay 4*
Palermo
www.dominacoralbaysicilia.com
01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.089,- € 814,- € 669,-
04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.254,- € 969,- € 814,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.339,- € 1.049,- € 889,-
08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.229,- € 949,- € 789,-
10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.089,- € 814,- € 669,-
Palermo
Etna

Tour David
day at leisure.
Hotel in Rome · Meals: D
Day 2: Rome
We discover the city with a full day
English-speaking guided sightseeing tour
including an inside visit of the Coliseum
and Roman Forum. In the afternoon we
will explore Vatican City and the Vatican
Museums with their beautiful spiral stair-
case, the Gallery of the Tapestries and the
Gallery of the Geographical Maps. Admire
the Sistine Chapel with the Last Judgment
by Michelangelo. The tour will end in St.
Peter’s Basilica with a stop at the sculp-
ture “La Pieta” by Michelangelo. After an
evening stroll by the illuminated Trevi
fountain and Spanish steps we will enjoy a
traditional dinner in a “Hosteria Romana”.
Hotel in Rome · Meals: B, D
Day 3: Rome - Siena - Chianti Valley
We begin today’s journey in Siena and en-
joy a guided tour exploring the city’s cen-
ter with the marvelous Piazza del Cam-
po, the seashell-shaped square on which
the famous horse race “Il Palio” takes pla-
ce. After having admired Siena’s beautiful
Gothic cathedral, we proceed to the Chia-
nti region, a hilly landscape filled with oli-
ve-groves, cypresses, vineyards and pa-
laces. We will stop at a winery for a wi-
ne-tasting with snacks.
Hotel in the Chianti area · Meals: B, D
Day 4: Chianti Area - San Gimignano -
Volterra - Rapallo
We travel to San Gimignano, the town sur-
rounded by towers, whose medieval lay-
out has largely remained intact and this is
why it is also known as the „Manhattan of
Tuscany“. We continue on to the alabaster
city of Volterra for a visit of the historical
center. On request an alabaster workshop
can be visited.
Hotel in Rapallo · Meals: B, D
Day 5: Rapallo - Pisa - Carrara Marble
Quarry
In Pisa we join a local expert for a guided
tour of the main attractions: the Cathedral,
the Baptistery and the famous Leaning To-
wer (outside visits). In the afternoon we
travel to Carrara and explore a marble
quarry. Michelangelo used this marble to
create his masterpieces. This area is also
famous for the lardy bacon of Colonna-
ta. We will then visit a “Larderia”, a facto-
ry producing this specialty, and taste this
delicacy.
Tuscany and Cinque Terre
LOMBARDY
VENETO
Pisa
Poggibonsi
Rapallo
Cinque Terre
Carrara
Volterra
San Gimignano
Siena
Florence
Rome
EMILIA ROMAGNA
TUSCANY
LAZIO
UMBRIA
MARCHE
Our suggestion:
- Enjoy a one day culinary experience!
Take part in a cooking class and discover
everything about the aromatic basil leaves
Day 6: Rapallo - Cinque Terre
Today we enjoy a full day excursion to
the Cinque Terre. Our journey begins with
a train ride from Levanto to Riomaggiore,
where we admire the multicolored houses
facing the sea and the small square. We
then reach Manarola by boat, one of the
most romantic villages of the area set on
a high rock 70 meters above the sea. By
boat we travel on to Monterosso, the lar-
gest of the five villages. It features ama-
zing beaches, crystal clear waters and
beautiful reefs. Return to Levanto by train.
Day 7: Rapallo - Florence
to admire the jewelry stores on Ponte
Hotel in Florence · Meals: B, D
Day 8: Departure
Transfer from the hotel to Florence Airport
and departure.
Meals: B
Rome · Siena · San Gimignano · Cinque Terre · Florence
8 days
from only
€ 909,-
CLASSICO 18
Tuscany

· Arrival transfer from Rome Airport to
the hotel in Rome
Florence Airport
coach as per the itinerary
· 2 nights in Rome
· 1 night in the Chianti area
· 3 nights in Rapallo
· 1 night in Florence
Food and Drinks
· 1 4-course dinner at the hotel in Rome
· 1 typical dinner in Hosteria Romana
· 1 4-course dinner at the hotel in the
Chianti area
· 3 4-course dinner at the hotel in Rapallo
· 1 4-course dinner at the hotel in Florence
· Wine tasting with snacks in the Chianti
area
· Visit to a “Larderia” with tasting of
Colonnata bacon
· Full-day tour of Rome with a local
· Entrance fees at the Vatican Museum,
Coliseum and Roman Forum
· 2-hour tour of Siena with a local English
speaking guide
· 2-hour tour of Pisa with a local English
speaking guide
· Visit to a Marble quarry in Carrara
· Full day excursion to the Cinque Terre
· Train-ride Levanto-Riomaggiore
· Boat-ride Riomaggiore - Manarola -
Monterosso
· Train-ride Monterosso-Levanto
· 3-hour tour of Florence with a local
the itinerary
each hotel
· City taxes
Hotel Courtyard Rome Central Park
by Marriot 4*
Rome
www.marriott.com
Hotel Toscana Ambassador 4*
Poggibonsi
www.toscana-ambassador.it
Hotel Europa 4*
Rapallo
www.gruppoplinio.it/europahotel
Hotel Villa Gabriele D’Annunzio 4*
Florence
www.dannunziohotel.it
01.03.-04.01.17 € 1.399,- € 1.089,- € 909,-
04.01.-06.30.17 € 1.619,- € 1.294,- € 1.099,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.609,- € 1.279,- € 1.089,-
08.31.-10.31.17 € 1.634,- € 1.304,- € 1.109,-
10.31.-12.20.17 € 1.399,- € 1.089,- € 909,-
Pisa
Cinque Terre

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Cinque Terre
Day 1: Sestri Levante
Arrival transfer from the Airport to the
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: D
Day 2: Hike to Santa Margherita, Portofino
and San Fruttuoso
Our excursion will start by train to San-
ta Margherita and from there will board
the boat to Portofino. The colorful houses
that lay around the lovely bay will greet
us on our arrival in Portofino. We will
walk along the promenade and through
the pretty vegetation until the bay of San
Fruttuoso where the hike gets a little stee-
per. By boat we will reach Camogli, a lo-
vely harbor town with intricate alleys. Re-
turn by train to the hotel.
Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: B
Day 3: Punta Manara and Pesto
cooking-class
This pretty scenic hiking-path starts in
Sestri Levante and goes to Punta Manara.
After our ascent we will reach the crest
of Mandrella from which we can enjoy a
panoramic view over Sestri Levante and
the Petronio Valley. Our hike on this lo-
vely path will take an hour and you will
be accompanied by birds‘ singing and Me-
diterranean woods. Several hikingtrails
leave from Punta Manara, a promonto-
ry located 590 feet a.s.l. with a panora-
mic view over the Gulf of Tigullio. Here
you will see the remains of an old mili-
tary structure and by climbing the stone
steps you will reach the 16th century to-
wer that lies 853 feet above the sea. From
Punta Manara you will continue to Riva
Trigoso and from there over Monte Ca-
stello back to Sestri Levante where a pe-
sto cooking-class awaits you. At the end of
the lesson you will have the chance to ta-
ste your home-made pesto-sauce served
with pasta.
Hotel in Sestri Levante · Meals: B, L
Day 4: The Charming Cinque Terre
We will reach Monterosso by train. From
there we will begin our hike towards Ver-
nazza. After a steep ascent up steps (ca.
45 minutes) we will reach a height of ca.
650 feet. We will then walk on a nar-
row trail and reach Vernazza by descen-
ding steps (ca. 2 hours). From Vernazza we
will continue to Corniglia passing by oli-
ve groves and vineyards. After visiting the
village we will continue by boat to Rio-
maggiore. After a walk through the old al-
leys we will return by train to Sestri Le-
vante.
Note:
The majority of this itinerary is on nar-
row trails and rocky steps. Steady feet and
no fear of heights are necessary. On requ-
est an alternative itinerary by train from
Monterosso to Vernazza is available
Day 5: Riomaggiore and Portovenere
Today we will travel by train to Riomag-
Hiking in Liguria
LOMBARDEI
Sestri Levante
Santa Margherita
San Fruttuoso
Genoa
Portofino
Riomaggiore
Portovenere
LIGURIA
EMILIA ROMAGNA
TUSCANY
giore and take one of the most dramatic
trails on the coast. We will enjoy a pret-
ty panoramic view over the Cinque Terre,
passing by impressive vineyards, and hike
to Campiglia with view over La Spezia and
its Gulf. We will then descend to Portove-
nere. Return by boat to Vernazza and by
train to Sestri Levante.
Note:
Steady feet and no fear of heights are re-
quired. Ascend and descend via many
steps, and sometimes over slippery rocks.
Day 6: Genoa
Many explorers used Genoa as a starting
point to discover new places. Genoa is not
only famous for its harbor but also for
its palaces and museums where priceless
treasures and works of art can be found.
The composer, Richard Wagner, once
wrote that “Genoa is indescribably beau-
tiful, magnificent and quite distinctive“. In
the afternoon you will have free time for
shopping or a visit to the Aquarium, the
largest in Europe (optional).
Day 7: Day at leisure
Day at leisure.
Day 8: Sestri Levante
Transfer from the hotel in Sestri Levante
to the Airport. End of services.
Meals: B
8 days
from only
€ 849,-
Santa Margherita · Portofino · Riomaggiore · Portovenere
ACTIVO 22
1150 feet 3 h
1450 feet 2,5 h
1800 feet 4 h
2100 feet 5 h
Cinque Terre

· Transfer from Genoa GOA Airport to the
hotel in Sestri Levante
· Transfer from the hotel in Sestri Levante
to Genoa GOA Airport
· Transport by deluxe AC motor-coach as
per the itinerary
· 7 nights at 4* Hotel Vis a Vis in Sestri
Levante (or similar)
Food and Drinks
· 1 welcome drink
· 1 3-course dinner on arrival day
· Pesto-making cooking-class including
lunch (pasta, glass of wine, and jar of
pesto sauce) (day 3)
· English-speaking trekking-guide for the
excursion to Santa Margherita, Portofino
and San Fruttuoso (day 2)
· Train-ride Sestri Levante-Santa Marghe-
rita and back from Camogli (day 2)
· Boat-ride Santa Margherita-Portofino
(day 2)
· Boat-ride San Fruttuoso-Camogli (day 2)
excursion to Punta Manara (day 3)
04.01.-04.30.17 € 1.054,- € 944,- € 849,-
04.30.-06.30.17 € 1.234,- € 1.114,- € 1.064,-
06.30.-09.01.17 € 1.494,- € 1.304,- € 1.304,-
09.01.-10.01.17 € 1.234,- € 1.114,- € 1.064,-
10.01.-10.31.17 € 1.054,- € 944,- € 849,-
Hotel Vis a Vis 4*
Sestri Levante
www.hotelvisavis.it
excursion to the Cinque Terre (day 4)
· Entrance to the Cinque Terre Park (day 4)
· Train-ride Levanto-Monterosso and back
from Riomaggiore (day 4)
· Train-ride Corniglia-Manarola (day 4)
· Boat-ride Manarola-Riomaggiore (day 4)
excursion to Riomaggiore and Portove-
nere (day 5)
· Train-ride Levanto-Riomaggiore and back
from Vernazza (day 5)
· Boat-ride Portovenere-Vernazza (day 5)
· 3-hour tour of Genoa with English-
speaking guide (day 6)
· 1 pair of ACTIVO-hiking-poles per person
· Porterage on arrival and departure at the
hotel
· Headphones throughout the tour
· City taxes
Additional services
· Tour escort troughout the tour per day
incl. overnight stay € 300
· Pick up at the airport on arrival day
€ 150
Portofino
Genoa

Sorrento
Day 1: Transfer from Naples Airport
to the hotel in Sorrento
Arrival transfer from the Airport to the
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: D
Day 2: Capri
Today we will visit Capri. We will take
the boat from the port of Sorrento. Trans-
fer by minibus or cable car to the famous
“Piazzetta” and then hike on a panoramic
trail leading us to the Faraglioni cliffs. We
will continue to the Roman Cave of Mater-
mani. Taking a long flight of steps we will
reach the Natural Arch, an imposing Pale-
olithic sculpture and one of nature‘s most
beautiful spectacles on the island. At the
end of our hike, we will have a relaxing
break in one of the elegant cafes in the
old town. Back to Sorrento by boat.
Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: B, D
Day 3: View point San Costanzo and
Punta Campanella
Hike from Termini to the view-point of
San Costanzo with its small chapel and ad-
mire the Gulf of Naples, Salerno, the Amal-
fi Coast and Mount Vesuvius. We will then
descend to Punta Campanella, the peak
of the Sorrento Peninsula. Lunch-break in
the shade of the watchtower with a view
of Capri. We will continue on the path and
reach the beach of Cala di Mitigliano (don‘t
forget your bathing suit). Return to Sor-
rento by bus.
Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Valley of the Mills
Today we will travel to Agerola by bus.
From there we will hike along the old mu-
le-track to the Valley of the Mills passing
by waterfalls and thick vegetation. Many
ruins of old paper mills can also be found
on the river-shore. Our hike will end in
Amalfi where we will visit the Paper Mu-
seum. After a relaxing coffee-break by the
harbor we will return by bus to the hotel.
Day 6: Excursion on Mount Vesuvius
and Pompeii
A geologist-guide will take us up and
Hiking week on the Amalfi Coast
CAMPANIA
Sorrento
Capri
Termini
Amalfi
Positano
Naples
Pompeii
Castellmare
around the edge of the Vesuvius crater.
We will be taken by coach to the entrance
of the Vesuvius National Park which lies
at 1000m. From this point, we will start
our hike around the crater, which offers
views down into the volcano itself. Our
guide will take us to the „Fumarol zone“
which has a constant temperature of 75°C,
and further along the rim of the crater un-
til we return to our starting point. In the
afternoon we will reach Pompeii, the city
destroyed by the eruption of Mount Ve-
suvius in 79 B.C for a guided tour of the
archaeological site, before we go back to
Sorrento.
Note: This tour is not recommended for
guests suffering from asthma, vertigo or
heart-conditions.
Day 7: Path of the Gods
Today you will hike on the path of the
Gods, set between the sky and the sea with
a wonderful view. The hiking-path goes
from Bomerano to Nocelle. You will enjoy
your packed lunch on a panoramic terra-
ce. Afterwards you will descend to Positano
for an ice cream break before jumping back
on the bus and returning to Sorrento.
Hotel in Sorrento · Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Naples
Transfer to the Airport. End of services.
Meals: B
8 days
from only
€ 799,-
Capri · Baia di Ieranto · Pompeii · Mt. Vesuvius · Amalfi
ACTIVO 24
1150 feet 5 h
1000 feet 4 h
1600 feet 3 h
100 feet 4 h
1250 feet 3,5 h
Amalfi Coast

· Transfer from Naples NAP Airport to the
hotel in Sorrento
· Transfer from the hotel in Sorrento to
Naples NAP Airport
per the itinerary
· 7 nights in the Sorrento area
Food and Drinks
· 7 4-course dinners in Sorrento
· 2 Packed lunch (day 3 and 7)
excursion to Capri (day 2)
· Excursion to Capri (including return
transfer from the hotel to the harbor in
Sorrento, return boat-ride Sorrento-
Capri, return transfer Capri harbor to the
Piazzetta) (day 2)
excursion to the Nature Reserve of
Punta Campanella (day 3)
excursion to the Valley of the Mills (day 4)
04.01.-04.30.17 € 984,- € 864,- € 799,-
04.30.-06.30.17 € 1.159,- € 1.034,- € 959,-
06.30.-09.01.17 € 1.334,- € 1.209,- € 1.119,-
09.01.-10.01.17 € 1.334,- € 1.209,- € 1.119,-
10.01.-10.31.17 € 1.119,- € 994,- € 919,-
Arthotel Gran Paradiso 4*
Sorrento
www.arthotelgranparadiso.it
· Entrance to the Paper Museum in Amalfi
(day 4)
· Guided visit of the Pompeii excavations
including entrance (day 5)
excursion to Vesuvius and Pompeii (day 6)
· Entrance to the Vesuvio Park (day 6)
excursion to the Path of the Gods (day 7)
· 1 pair of ACTIVO-hiking poles per person
· Porterage on arrival and departure at the
hotel
· City taxes
Additional services
· Tour escort troughout the tour per day
incl. overnight stay € 300
· Pick up at the airport on arrival day
€ 150
Mt. Vesuvius

Florence
San Gimignano
Montalcino
Siena
Montefioralle
San Cresci
Poggibonsi
EMILIA ROMAGNA
UMBRIA
TUSCANY
Tuscany
Day 1: Chianti area
Arrival transfer from the airport to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: D
Day 2: The secrets of Chianti
Through the vineyards of Chianti, our trail
will cross the Pesa River and takes us past
the Romanic church of Santa Maria Novel-
la and further to Volpaia, an impressive
medieval village. Time seems to stand still
here, the fort was built in the 11th cen-
tury and its rustic residential houses are
treasured like ancient jewels. After an in-
vigorating break at Paola’s cosy Bar Ucci
we will hike downhill through vineyards
overlooking Radda until we arrive at the
coach, which will take us to the old part of
town.
Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Urban trekking in Florence
lish-speaking guide we discover the ma-
jor sites before we will sample the typi-
cal Tuscan sweet wine, Vin Santo, in a local
wine bar.
Hotel in Chianti area · Meals: B, D
Day 4: Greetings to the Etruscans -
Montefioralle and San Cresci
The triangular square of the pretty wi-
ne-town of Greve in Chianti will be the
starting-point of our hike. A 30-minute
walk will take us past the wonderful hills
covered in vineyards to the medieval vil-
lage of Borgo Montefioralle, which was
the first Etruscan settlement in the Chian-
ti area and a fortified castle. The Sieni fa-
mily runs a small but much appreciated
winery in this medieval village, where we
will enjoy a glass of Chianti and a small
snack. We then continue to the Roma-
nic church of San Cresci, built in 963, and
along a graveled path we will reach Zano
and eventually get back to Greve.
Day 5: The Franks Road in Colle Val d’Elsa
and San Gimignano
From Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio in Colle Val
d’Elsa we will hike over graveled roads,
farm roads and gentle hills. The old Franks
Road traveled by the Archbishop of Can-
terbury on his pilgrimage to Rome in 990
takes us to San Gimignano, famous for its
Vernaccia wine. We will take a break to ta-
ste some local wine and Tuscan specialties
before we reach San Gimignano, the “Me-
dieval Manhattan”.
Hiking experience in the Chianti Region
Day 6: Urban trekking in Siena
In Siena a guided tour of the historical cen-
ter awaits you. The highlight is the Piaz-
za del Campo, the seashell-shaped square
on which the famous horse-race, the Pa-
lio, takes place each year. Another site not
to be missed is the imposing Cathedral. You
can enjoy walking up and down the narrow
streets of Siena discovering something new
around every corner.
Day 7: The Abbey of Sant’Antimo and
Montalcino
This morning we board our coach bound
for the Abbey of Sant’Antimo, one of the
most beautiful Romanesque churches of
Tuscany, which is set in a lovely hilly land-
scape surrounded by cypresses and olive
trees. We then follow the road that takes
us through woods, olive groves and gentle
hills admiring the pretty views of the d’Or-
cia Valley and Mount Amiata. After a short
break, we will travel to Montalcino by
coach, where we will taste one of one of
the most appreciated wines in the world,
the Brunello.
Day 8: Chianti area
Departure transfer from the hotel to the
Airport. End of services.
Meals: B
8 days
from only
€ 1.019,-
Florence · San Gimignano · Siena · Montalcino
ACTIVO 26
1300 feet 3,5 h
2000 feet 3 h
1300 feet 5 h
850 feet 3 h

· Transfer from Florence FLR Airport to
the hotel in Chianti area
· Transfer from the hotel in Chianti area to
Florence FLR Airport
per the itinerary
· 7 nights at 4* Hotel Villa San Lucchese in
Poggibonsi (or similar)
Food and Drinks
· 7 3-course dinner at the hotel
· Typical meal at Paola’s in Volpaia
· Wine-tasting of Vin Santo (day 3)
· Wine-tasting with snack in San Cresci
(day 4)
· Vernaccia wine-tasting with snack in San
Gimignano (day 5)
· Wine tasting of Brunello di Montalcino
(day 7)
04.01.-04.30.17 € 1.349,- € 1.139,- € 1.019,-
04.30.-06.30.17 € 1.524,- € 1.309,- € 1.189,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.699,- € 1.479,- € 1.354,-
08.31.-09.30.17 € 1.524,- € 1.309,- € 1.189,-
10.01.-10.31.17 € 1.349,- € 1.139,- € 1.019,-
Hotel Villa San Lucchese 4*
Poggibonsi
www.villasanlucchese.com
· English-speaking trekking-guide for
excursion from Radda in Chianti to
Volpaia (day 2)
· 3-hour city tour of Florence with English
excursion to Montefioralle and San Cresci
(day 4)
excursion to San Gimigano and Colle Val
D’Elsa (day 5)
· 3-hour tour in Siena with English
· English speaking trekking-guide for
excursion to Sant’Antimo and Montalcino
(day 7)
· 1 pair of ACTIVO-hiking poles per person
each hotel
· City taxes
Florence Siena
San Gimignano

Taormina
Syracuse
Catania
Lipari
Salina
Stromboli
CALABRIA
SICILY
Mt. Etna
Sicily
Day 1: Transfer from the Airport to the
hotel in Taormina
Arrival transfer from the airport to the ho-
tel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel in Taormina area · Meals: D
Day 2: In the footsteps of “The Godfather“
and Taormina
Today’s hike will start in Forza D’Agro’ and
will take us to the pretty area of Savoca,
filming location of the “Godfather” movies.
We will enjoy our packed lunch overlook-
ing the sea, before we continue our walk
to the much loved seaside resort Taormi-
na. We may either take a stroll or simply
enjoy a cappuccino or ice cream in one of
the many cafés. Along Via del Greco we
reach Taormina’s most famous landmark:
the Greek Theater with spectacular views
of the sea and Mt. Etna.
Hotel in Taormina area · Meals: B, D
Day 3: The crater of Mt. Etna
The destination of today’s excursion is the
impressive Etna Volcano. We will reach the
cable-car station at the Silvestri Crater -
at 6.233 feet - by bus and take the cable
car to 7.874 feet. Jeeps then take us to the
edge of the crater, where we start hiking
through the bizarre landscape forged by
the 2002 lava eruption to the Lava Grotto-
es. We continue along the path which of-
fers breathtaking views of the sea. Later on
we will stop at a vineyard to taste some of
the typical wines of the region.
Day 4: Syracuse and hike through the
Archaeological Park
We spend the morning exploring the Greek
past of Southern Sicily in the Archaeologi-
cal Park „ Neapolis „ in Syracuse. We then
make our way to the old town of Syracuse
and the Ortigia peninsula that will certa-
inly fascinate you. We may stroll through
the winding streets, visit the Baroque
Cathedral or enjoy a snack or ice-cream. In
the afternoon we will experience the Na-
ture Reserve on the River Cyane admiring
this enchanting area on a cruise.
Day 5: Transfer to Aeolian Islands
Morning at leisure. Early in the afternoon
we leave our hotel headed for our next
destination. From the port of Milazzo we
will sail past the island of Vulcano to the
main island of Lipari. The hotel is a 10 mi-
nute walk from the pier (louggage service
included).
Hotel in Lipari · Meals: B, D
Day 6: Salina Island
After disembarking at Salina island, a ser-
vice bus will take us from the port to the
trail head of our hike. A visit to Monte
Fossa, 962 m above sea level will defini-
tely be a highlight. Starting in Valdichie-
sa near the pilgrimage church of Madonna
del Terzito, we will be admiring the stun-
ning scenery along the way. Be sure to
bring your camera, you won’t ever see
such a breathtaking nature again!
Day 7: Panarea and Stromboli by Night
Morning at leisure. Early in the after-
noon we start our boat trip to the island
of Stromboli, stopping at the small island
of Panarea, a little jewel of nature. On
Stromboli we start our hike to the western
side of the magnificent volcano. If we are
Eastern Sicily - Taormina and marvellous Aeolian Islands
lucky, we might be able to experience the
spectacle of an eruption. By sunset a boat
will take us to the “Sciara del fuoco” where
we will enjoy the impressive view of the
lava- flow. We return to Lipari around 10
pm and will be served a light dinner on
board on our way back.
Day 8: morning at leisure - Vulcano Island
in the afternoon
Morning at leisure. Early in the afternoon
we will board a ship bound for Vulcano,
the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands.
Our hike up to the top of the crater starts
directly at the port. The Vulcano lava
cave is a reminder of the last big eruption
which occurred between 1888 and 1890.
Here we will experience the fumarole air
streams, a mix of steam and gas, befo-
re ascending safely at the top of the cra-
ter. After our descent we may take a bath
in one of the famous hot sulphur springs
(extra fee) or spend some leisure time on
the beach.
Day 9: Lipari and back to Sicily
By boat and bus we get back to Taormina
to spend the rest of the day as we please.
Day 10: Taormina area
Transfer to Rome Airport and departure.
Meals: B
10 days
from only
€ 1.054,-
Taormina · Etna · Syracuse · Lipari · Stromboli · Vulcano
ACTIVO 28
1000 feet 2 h
1000 feet 3 h
feet min. 3 h
1148 feet 3 h
1312 feet 3,5 h
1148 feet 3 h
Syracuse Ortigia

Elihotel 4* Sant’Alessio
Sant´Alessio Siculo
www.elihotel.net
Hotel Aktea 4*
Lipari
www.hotelaktea.net

· Arrival transfer from Catania Airport to
the hotel in Taormina area
Taormina area to the Catania Airport
per the itinerary
· return boat trip from Milazzo to Lipari
· return boat trip from Lipari to Vulcano
· return boat trip from Lipari to Salina
· return boat trip from Lipari to Stromboli
· 5 nights at a 4* hotel in Taormina area
· 4 nights at a 4* hotel in Lipari
Food and Drinks
· 8 4-course dinners at the hotel
· 1 serving of maccheroni pasta on board
on the way back from Stromboli
· 1 wine tasting along the Etna wine road
· packed lunch
· English-speaking hiking guide for the
excursion “The Godfather” and Taormina
excursion to Mount Etna
04.01.-04.30.17 € 1.244,- € 1.109,- € 1.054,-
05.01.-06.30.17 € 1.389,- € 1.254,- € 1.184,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.629,- € 1.479,- € 1.399,-
08.31.-09.30.17 € 1.419,- € 1.279,- € 1.214,-
10.01.-10.31.17 € 1.244,- € 1.109,- € 1.054,-
· Cable-car ride up Mount Etna
· Jeep-ride to the crater
excursion Syracuse and River Cyane
· Boat-ride on River Cyane
· Entrance to the „Neapolis“ Archaeological
Park
excursion on the Salina Island
excursion on the Stromboli Island
excursion on the Vulcano Island
· 1 pair of ACTIVO-walking poles per
person
the hotel
· Headphones during the whole tour
· City taxes
Aeolian Islands
Lipari
Savoca

North Lake District by Road Bike
Day 1: Arrive on Lake Maggiore
Transfer from Milan Airport to the hotel.
Hotel in Stresa/Verbania area ·Meals D
Day 2: Lake Orta
We start cycling in the direction of Gra-
vellona, where we face our first climb
of the day until we reach the village of
Corte Cerro. Continuing uphill, we arrive
in Omegna and proceed to Cesara, passing
through some charming villages. Along
the opposite side of the magnificent Lake
Orta it will be an easy ride on a mostly
flat path. We may take our time to admire
one of the most charming villages of Italy
and the spectacular views of the lake. The
island of San Giulio lies right in front, as
well as the Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary
and the impressive Alpine mountains. Re-
turn to the hotel.
Hotel in Stresa/Verbania area · Meals B, D
Day 3: Lake Maggiore and Switzerland
Leaving Verbania we are headed north to-
wards Switzerland. We will meet the beau-
tiful Castles of Cannero, located on two
small islands close to the shore. After Can-
nobio we will reach the Suisse border (a
passport will be required) and continue on
the same road along the lake. From Locar-
no, we will keep on riding close to the lake
on a cycle path that will take us to the Ma-
gadino plaine, the northernmost point of
our itinerary. The way becomes more chal-
lenging now, as we enter the town of Por-
to Valtravaglia. We proceed to the village
of Laveno Mombello, from where we will
take the ferry to cross the lake on our way
back to the hotel..
Hotel in Stresa/Verbania area · Meals B, D
Day 4: Lake Como: from Como to Lecco
By motor coach we reach Como and take
Via Torno. Taking breaks occasionally, we
will be able to admire Torno with its en-
chanting historical center and curious
rocks transported by the ancient glaciers,
or Nesso, famous for the natural gorge,
made of two rivers right at the entran-
ce of the village. We will then continue
with some ups and downs until we reach
the northernmost point of our journey, the
world famous town of Bellagio. Soak in the
Mediterranean atmosphere and beautiful
views! South east bound, we will encoun-
ter smaller but equally charming villages,
before we arrive in Malgrate, the so called
Venice of the lake thanks to its very rich
architecture made of palaces and an im-
pressive historical center.
Hotel in Como area · Meals B, D
Day 5: Adda - The River of Energy
Today we cycle along the River Adda pas-
sing through the Nature Reserve until we
reach Crespi. The water of the river is a
source of natural energy thanks to the hy-
droelectric power-plant situated along the
shores. The open air museum of Leonar-
do da Vinci, between Trezzo and Brivio,
offers an insight on the history of the use
of natural resources. The industrial sett-
lement at Crespi d’Adda, built in 1878, is
today a UNESCO World Heritage site. The
core of Crespi D’Adda is the cotton spin-
ning and weaving mill..
Hotel in Como area · Meals B, D
Day 6: Lake Garda - Borghetto, Valeggio
and Mantova
Today we travel along the cycling way of
the Nature Park of the river Mincio which
leads to Mantova. Along the way we de-
Biking week between Dolomites and Lakes
EMILIA ROMAGNA
PIEDMONT
LIGURIA
LOMBARDY
Mantua
Valeggio
Crespi
D‘Adda
Milano
Castelnuovo/
Peschiera
Garlate
Verbania
Ortasee
Lake
Maggiore Lake
Como
Lake
Garda
tour onto the surrounding hills to visit two
small charming towns. Borghetto, a small
picturesque settlement of houses and
windmills, and close by Valeggio sul Min-
cio, a small village with many interesting
monuments and a Scaligeri Castle. Befo-
re we continue along the river until we re-
ach Mantova, we will enjoy delicious tor-
tellinis, a famous specialty of this region.
Mantova is the former princely residence
of the Gonzaga family and is surrounded
by a romantic lake scenery.Return to the
hotel by bike..
Hotel in Lake Garda area · Meals B, D
Day 7: Lake Garda and its vineyards
We leave our hotel and cycle on a coun-
try-road to Peschiera, situated on the sho-
re of beautiful Lake Garda. We then make
our way to the gentle hills on the eastern
side of the lake where the famous Bardoli-
no wine is produced. En route we will stop
to taste the regional wines. Passing th-
rough vineyards and small villages we will
reach Garda, one of the most picturesque
towns on the lake. After a relaxing bre-
ak overlooking the bay we will take a last
ride along the lake-side cycling path to re-
ach the medieval village of Lazise.
Back to the hotel by bike.
Hotel in Lake Garda are · Meals B, D
Day 8: Lake Garda – Airport in Milan
Transfer to the Airport. End of services.
Meals B
8 days
from only
€ 1.339,-
Lake Maggiore · Lake Orta · Lake Como · Lake Garda
ACTIVO 30
550 m 88 km
420 m 90 km
450 m 58 km
average 70 km
450 m 90 km
500 m 50 km

· Transfer from the Airport in Milan
to the hotel on Lake Maggiore
· Transfer from the Hotel on Lake Garda
to the Airport in Milan
· Transport by deluxe AC motor coach
as per itinerary
· 3 nights on Lake Maggiore area
· 2 nights on lake Como area
· 2 nights on Lake Garda area
Food and Drinks
· 7 3-course dinners
· Tortellini tasting in Mantua
· Wine tasting with snack in the
surroundings of Lake Garda
· 6 days English speaking bike guide
(2 guides with more than 20 bikers)
· Boat ride from Laveno to Verbania
· 6 days road bike rental
· Assistance van
· City taxes
Hotel Miralago 3*
Verbania
www.verbaniahotel.it
Hotel Nuovo 3* sup.
Garlate
www.hotelnuovo.com
Parc Hotel 4*
Castelnuovo/Peschiera
www.parchotels.it
04.01.-04.30.17 € 1.499,- € 1.339,- € 1.339,-
04.30.-06.30.17 € 1.539,- € 1.369,- € 1.369,-
06.30.-09.01.17 € 1.624,- € 1.454,- € 1.454,-
09.01.-10.01.17 € 1.529,- € 1.364,- € 1.364,-
10.01.-10.31.17 € 1.499,- € 1.339,- € 1.339,-
Bellagio
Lake Garda

Tuscany Treasures by Road Bike
Day 1: Transfer from the Airport
in Florence to your hotel in Chianti area
Hotel in Chianti area · Meals D
Day 2: Certaldo and San Gimignano – the
Medieval Manhattan
Our circuit today takes us through the typi-
cal hilly countryside of Tuscany with its cy-
presses, vineyards, country houses, castles
and medieval villages. Our first stop is San
Gimignano. We will take a walk through its
historic centre, and will follow it with a re-
laxing break in one of Italy‘s best ice-cream
parlours, the Gelateria Dondoli. Our tour
will continue on to Certaldo, forever as-
sociated with the Italian writer Boccaccio.
The upper town where the centre is located
can be reached via cable car from the lo-
wer town.
Hotel in Chianti area · Meals B, D
Day 3: Discovering the Chianti hills
Today we will discover the best kept
secrets of the Chianti region. Our trip will
take us through vineyards, past cypresses
and hidden „Borghi“ until we reach Castelli-
na, one of the five jewels belonging to Chi-
anti area. We go on to Ponzano, where we
will have light lunch at the famous Cecchi-
ni’s butcher’s shop. The tour continues to
the villages of Mercatale and Greve. Merca-
tale offers a wonderful panoramic view of
Val di Pesa and Val die Greve, whilst Greve
itself is probably the best-known place in
whole of the Chianti region.
Day 4: Monteriggioni and Siena
Our last trip in the beautiful Chianti region
will take us to Monteriggioni, a little villa-
ge perched on a hill, surrounded by a wall,
which was made famous in Dante‘s Divine
Comedy. After a stroll and a cappuccino
we will cycle on to Siena, one of the most
beautiful towns in the world. A charming
maze of medieval streets surrounds the fa-
mous shell-shaped main square of Piazza
del Campo. The way back takes us through
Radda in Chianti. Here we will enjoy a wine
tasting before going back to the hotel.
Day 5: Transfer to the Versilia coast and
stop in Florence
Today we rest from challenges of the pre-
vious days and visit Florence.
to admire the jewelry stores on the Ponte
Hotel on the Versilia coast · Meals B, D
Day 6: Lucca and Pisa
The today excursion will take us to disco-
ver the famous art city of Lucca and birth-
place of the great composer Giacomo Puc-
Discovering Tuscany by bike
Carrara
Lido di Camaiore
Florence
Siena
Pisa
San Gimignano
Lucca
Barberino Val d’Elsa
EMILIA ROMAGNA
TUSCANY
LOMBARDY
VENETO
LAZIO
UMBRIA
CORSICA
cini. On a walk through the old-town we
will be able to admire the many churches,
such as the Cathedral of San Martino
and San Frediano. After tasting the fa-
mous local cookies, Buccellato, we will cy-
cle along the circular city-walls and from
here along the River Serchio to the lovely
Lake Massaciuccoli, where Giacomo Pucci-
ni used to hunt ducks. In the afternoon we
reach Pisa. Free time to visit the Cathe-
dral, the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery
and the Bell Tower. We go back to the ho-
tel passing along Torre del Lago and Via-
reggio, the queen of the Versilia coast.
Day 7: Marble jewel Carrara and Monte-
marcello
The last tour is also the most challenging.
Through the soft hills of Carrara, where
we can visit the interesting Marble Mu-
seum, we cycle through the Natural Park
of Montemarcello until we reach the top
of this amazing climb. We will be well re-
warded from the beautiful views onto the
Gulf of Lerici and Portovenere and from
the exclusive atmosphere of a place still
unspoiled from the touristic mass.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer from the hotel to the Airport in
Florence.
Meals B
8 days
from only
€ 1.244,-
San Gimignano · Chianti · Siena · Florence · Lucca · Pisa
ACTIVO 32
800 m 78 km
1.050 m 82 km
400 m 110 km
900 m 100 km
1300 m 112 km

· Transfer from Florence Airport to the
hotel in Chianti area
· Transfer from the hotel on the Versilia
Coast to the Airport in Florence
per the itinerary
· 4 nights in the Chianti area
· 3 nights on the Versilia Coast
Food and Drinks
· Ice cream tasting in San Gimignano
· Light lunch at Cecchini’s in Ponzano
· Wine tasting in Chianti area
· Buccellato tasting in Lucca
· Assistance van
· 3 hours guided tour in Florence
the hotel
· City taxes
Hotel Villa San Filippo 4*
Barberino Val d’Elsa
www.villasanfilippo.com
Hotel Caesar Palace 4*
Lido di Camaiore
www.villasanfilippo.com
04.01.-04.30.17 € 1.399,- € 1.254,- € 1.244,-
04.30.-06.30.17 € 1.469,- € 1.314,- € 1.299,-
06.30.-09.01.17 € 1.654,- € 1.499,- € 1.489,-
09.01.-10.01.17 € 1.469,- € 1.314,- € 1.299,-
10.01.-10.31.17 € 1.399,- € 1.254,- € 1.244,-
San Gimignano
Lucca

Veneto Prosecco wine road
by Road Bike
Day 1: Arrive Bassano del Grappa
Arrival transfer from the airport to the ho-
tel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel in Bassano area · Meals D
Day 2: The walled cities of Cittadella,
Marostica and Bassano
A bike tour full of emotion - The splendid
walls of the medieval towns of Cittadel-
la, Marostica and Bassano. Will make this
journey memorable. We will ride along ro-
ads that became famous thanks to the
Giro d’Italia bike race! Stunning Venetian
villas, some of them built by the famous
architect Andrea Palladio, will fill you with
enthusiasm. Don’t forget to take a picture
with your bike on the famous Bassano
bridge (Ponte degli Alpini)!
Hotel in Bassano area · Meals B, D
Day 3: The Prosecco hills, from Conegliano
to Valdobbiadene
We start our tour in Conegliano riding
along the rolling hills of one of the most
famous wine areas of Italy, the Prosecco
area. The Prosecco road is 35 km long and
offers a mix of what the Italian life is all
about. We will ride among small villages,
vineyards and incredible landscapes. Lea-
ving some steep downhill curves, a series
of ups and down and more difficult slopes
behind us, we will travel trough charming
villages admiring spectacular views over
the vineyard along the way. Valdobbiadene
is considered to be the heart of the Italian
wine culture, we will sink into the strip of
land that are Cartizze hills, where vine-
yards are all around us and enjoy a well
deserved tasting of Prosecco wine here.
Day 4: Euganean Hills and its castles
The Euganean hills stand out unexpected-
ly in the heart of the Venetian plain along
with their distinctive conical volumes.
From the medieval village of Bassanello,
we will continue along Venetian villas and
reach Battaglia Terme to admire the Catajo
Castle. We will then proceed to Monselice
with its beautiful piazza, before our tour
takes us south. From far away the town
of Este with its spectacular castle starts to
stand up. We make our way to the specta-
cular Villa Contarini Venier. After a short
break we will bike to Praglia Abbey, a
Renaissance jewel and an important reli-
gious center of the Benedictine. The last
part of our tour to Padova, will take us th-
rough Abano Terme and Montegrotto, both
known for their thermal baths.
Day 5: Tour of Mt. Grappa
Starting and ending in Bassano, we will
travel through some of the most popular
towns of the area: Asolo, Maser, Cornuda,
Possagno and Crespano del Grappa. Seve-
ral classic cycling races used to take place
here every year. We will also experience
a very famous stretch of road of the Giro
d’Italia. The two hardest parts are the first
and last kilometers, whereas the middle
section is slightly more gentle. The Monte
Grappa is considered to be one of the
most difficult Italian cycling climbs.
Hotel in Bassano area · Meals B,D
VenicePadua
Euganean
Hills
Chioggia
Treviso
Quarto d’Altino
Cittadella
Mt. Grappa
Marostica
Bassano del
Grappa
Valdobbiadene
Conegliano
VENETO
FRIULI
Day 6: Treviso and the Girasile
We mount our bike and pedal towards Tre-
viso, where we have time to enjoy this
splendid city made of river and canals,
porticoes and beautiful squares. Following
the Sile River we will notice the imposing
banks that accompany the large bight on
which the main river port of the Sile once
stood. Over one hundred boats used to be
able to moor here for the night. The route
then follows cycle paths that run along the
dykes and country roads until Lughignano
with its elegant Romanesque church. The
path continues alongside the river and nu-
merous Venetian villas. On reaching Rival-
ta, the tall crenellated bell tower and the
Torre Carrarese herald our imminent ar-
rival in Casale sul Sile. From here we will
continue to our hotel near Venice.
Hotel in Venice area · Meals B, D
Day 7: Venice
In the morning we reach Venice by train
and meet our city guide for a 2-hours wal-
king tour starting off Doge’s Palace. We
will discover the Venice of the Venetians
along narrow streets, away from the tou-
rist hustle, a city which is full of fascina-
tion even in its most hidden corners. Loo-
king out from the Rialto Bridge, the Can-
ale Grande can be admired in its full glory.
Hotel in Venice area · Meals B,D
Day 8: Departure transfer
Transfer from the hotel to the Airport. End
of services
Hotel in Venice area · Meals B
8 days
from only
€ 1.254,-
Marostica · Bassano · Prosecco · Mt. Grappa · Treviso
ACTIVO 34
600 m 65 km
550 m 70 km
530 m 85 km
1.100 m 97 km
350 m 71 km

· Arrival transfer from Venice Airport
to the hotel in Bassano
to the Airport in Venice
coach as per the itinerary
· Return train-ticket to Venice
· Accommodation in 4*
· 5 nights in Bassano
· 2 nights in Venice area
Food and Drinks
· Welcome drink at the hotel
· Wine tasting in Conegliano
· Light lunch on Euganean Hills
· Assistance van
· 2-hours guided tour in Venice
Hotel Palladio 4*
Bassano del Grappa
www.bonotto.it
Hotel Crowne Plaza Venice East 4*
Quarto d’Altino
www.crowneplazavenezia.it
04.01.-04.30.17 € 1.399,- € 1.264,- € 1.254,-
04.30.-06.30.17 € 1.469,- € 1.334,- € 1.324,-
06.30.-08.31.17 € 1.414,- € 1.279,- € 1.269,-
08.31.-09.30.17 € 1.469,- € 1.334,- € 1.324,-
10.01.-10.31.17 € 1.424,- € 1.289,- € 1.279,-
Venice
Bassano
Prosecco Area

The Sigurta’ Park - Veneto
The park, which belongs to among the
most beautiful in Europe and spans over
an area of 50 ha. It was created by Count
Carl Sigurta’. Through irrigation with wa-
ter from the Mincio, within 40 years the
formerly dry land was transformed into
a green oasis. The park has only been
open to visitors since 1978, and today the
entrance fee partially finances its upkeep.
The great, wide open spaces, the gorgeous
colors of the flowers and blossoms and the
shimmering water make it a paradise un-
der the open sky.
Ninfa - Rome, Lazio
Italy’s arguably most romantic garden aro-
se amongst the ruins of a walled medie-
val city, which was abandoned in the 14th
century and unearthed about 100 years
ago. The ruins of houses, churched, work-
shops and the fortress appear comple-
tely overgrown with roses and other fra-
grant plants. Countless small creeks and
canals flow through the garden, so that
running water can either be seen or heard
all across the grounds. The garden of Nin-
fa was allowed to develop spontaneous-
ly amidst the medieval ruins without fol-
lowing a formal plan. There are no labels
on the plants, no statues or artefacts from
the dream like atmosphere. This garden is
unique, once an abandoned medieval city,
now conquered by beautiful plants.
Heller Garden - Lake Garda
This garden offer colorful spectacle of
art and nature: palm trees, orchids, trick,
fountains, and statues from India and
Morocco, which rest in the therapeutic
shadows of the southern vegetation and
radiate meditative relaxation.
Villa Taranto - Lake Maggiore
This beautiful garden was designed by the
Scottish captain McEachern in 1931 and
spans an area of ca. 16 hectares. Strewn
between the terraces, ponds, fountains
and waterfalls is a wonderful botanical
garden with more than 200 different va-
rieties of plants, which yield a wonder-
ful display of lavish blooms from spring
to autumn.
Top ten Gardens of Italy
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff
Castle · South Tyrol
On these 12 hectares, visitors can embark
on a botanical world tour. The mild climate
and the sun-drenched spa town of Merano
make it possible. Here, an harmonious en-
semble of lush vegetation, magical scenic
overlooks, bright colors, Mediterranean cli-
mate and the mountain world of Merano
await visitors, all of which combined make
a visit to the gardens an unforgettable ex-
perience.
Castello Ruspoli In Vignanello ·
Viterbo - Rome, Lazio
The ruling element of this Baroque gar-
den are its geometric shapes. Hedges, flo-
wer beds, rows of trees, ponds, lawns and
avenues all follow a formal design. The his-
torical garden, which belong to the castel-
lo, is also very impressive.
Villa Lante - Bagnaia -
Rome, Lazio
These fascinating terrace gardens are an
example of the symbiosis between a na-
tural and cultivated landscape, of forest
and garden. The balanced location on a
slope created a natural terracing, which
is ideally suited for a stroll.
Giusti Garden - Veneto
Goethe was not alone over this garden.
Featuring lawns, fountains, statues, laby-
rinths and belvederes, it offers a magni-
ficent view of the city of Verona and the
broad plains that continue until the Apen-
nines.
The Landriana Gardens -
Rome, Lazio
Marchesa Lavinia Taverna began planting
this garden in the 50s. Later she hired the
English landscape architect Russel Page,
who began systematically designing the
garden in 1967. What makes this garden
unique is that it is divided into many dif-
ferent “rooms”, each with its own special
assortment of plants.
The Kolymbetra Garden - Sicily
This garden is considered an archaeolo-
gical and agriculture gem. When the FAI
acquired the grounds it breathed new life
into Kolymbetra. Today, on the 5 hectares
of gardens at the edge of the temple of
Castor and Pollux, visitors can once again
admire magnificent oranges trees, flowe-
ring prickly pears and numerous other
herbs and flowers.
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Italy boasts a wealth of beautiful, wonderfully de-
signed botanical gardens and parks. Our itinera-
ries will open the gates of the most memorable
gardens. Relaxing and interesting experiences, gu-
aranteeing deluxe accommodation and free time
at leisure.
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Tour Lavender
Day 1: Arrive in Sanremo
Arrival transfer from Nice Airport to the
hotel. Check-in, welcome drink and rest of
the day at leisure.
Hotel in Sanremo · Meals: D
Day 2: Italian Riviera - Hanbury Garden
and Pallanca Exotic Garden
Thomas Hanbury designed a Garden in
1889 that has no equal along the whole
Italian Riviera. The garden offers a lively
and colorful display of both tropical ve-
getation and native plant species, and will
be our first stop today. We will then con-
tinue to Bordighera where the exotic Pal-
lanca Garden awaits us. This 10.000 sqm.
garden contains around 30.000 different
varieties of plants and is a memorable
spectacle thanks to its careful arrange-
ment and layout.
Hotel in Sanremo · Meals: B, D
Day 3: Italian Riviera - Sanremo and
Villa Nobel
Sumptuous parks, palm-lined promena-
des and elegant shopping streets characte-
rize Sanremo, the main town on the Flo-
wers Riviera. The Villa Nobel, built in Mo-
orish style, was the residence of the in-
ventor of dynamite from 1860 to 1896,
and was fondly referred to by him as his
„nest”. The Villa is surrounded by a beau-
tiful park in which rare species of plants
can be admired.
Hotel in Sanremo · Meals: B, D
Day 4: Savona and Arenzano - Villa Farag-
giana and Villa Negrotto Cambiano Park
Today we will travel to the area close to
Savona to visit the gorgeous Villa Farag-
giana. The rose-colored palace was built
in the late Baroque style. The lawns of the
palace are enriched by intermittent flo-
wer-beds and the central pond is surroun-
ded by lemon trees, magnolias and hibis-
cus as well as remarkable species of So-
phora Janponica. We then continue to
Arenzano where we will visit Villa Negro-
tto Cambiano. The original owner, Marche-
se Pallavicini wanted a variety of botani-
cal plants for his garden, that can still be
admired today. The greenhouse built with
glass and iron in Art Nouveau style which
was opened in 1931, is quite remarkable.
Hotel in Nice · Meals: B, D
Day 5: French Riviera - Menton - Mon-
tecarlo and Exotic Garden of Montecarlo
Menton, known as the Town of Lemons,
offers charming beaches and an attractive
old-town. It is set right on the coast with
a backdrop of mountains and offers won-
derful views. In the afternoon we will re-
ach the city of the rich and beautiful. In
Beautiful French and Italian Riviera
Nice
Cannes
Montecarlo
San Remo
Bordighera
Savona
Arenzano
PIEDMONT
FRANCE
LIGURIA
Menton
Monaco glamour and mundane life are to
be found, where next to luxury yachts,
and enticing Casinos there is also a pret-
ty old-town. The Principality of Monaco
rests atop a rock-peak above the sea, do-
minated by the Prince’s Palace and the
Cathedral. We will have some free time
and may visit the Exotic Garden (not in-
cluded).
Day 6: French Riviera - Provence and
lavender, Nice and Cannes
Today we will stay in southern France.
After a guided city tour of Nice, we will
travel along the harbor and pass the lu-
xury hotel “Negresco” to reach the color-
ful flower market. We will then continue
to the elegant resort of Cannes, which is
famous above all for its Film Festival. The
location, the luxury hotels and villas have
made Cannes the meeting point of the jet-
set and VIPs from all corners of the globe.
Our suggestions:
- One of the summer must sees in Proven-
ce: Marvel at the amazing scenery and at-
mosphere when the lavender fields bloom
from late June to August. Many of the
towns have festivals celebrating this fra-
grant purple flower with parades and fairs.
- Visit the Fragonard Perfumery and disco-
ver the secrets of perfume-making.
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Nice Airport and departure.
Meals: B
Sanremo · Menton · Nice · Cannes
7 days
from only
€ 719,-
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