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SELFDRIVE TOURS & CRUISING — 

2013

CIT Holidays, is proud of its history and well earned reputation as the leading Italian specialist in Australia for over 40 years. 

The name CIT is synonymous with “Quality”. Quality; in the standard of service and in an ever expanding and innovative range of 

products. The experience and professionalism of the CIT team exemplify the ‘quality’ you will come to know and trust. 

The CIT Italy Escorted Tours brochure features quality escorted and boutique regional tours to the most popular and more 

undiscovered regions of Italy ranging from 1 to 15 days and departing from the major cities of Rome, Florence, Milan, and Venice 

and smaller towns of Sorrento, gateway to the Amalfi Coast, and Catania and Palermo in Sicily. Many of the tours can be tailored 

to suit your personal preferences or small group requirements and, in some cases, integrated to enable travellers to experience a 

more diverse range of touring options across Italy. CIT tours offer a boutique experience at affordable prices. 

Our Boutique Regional Tours offer journeys of discovery to the uniquely inviting regions of Cinque Terre in Liguria, Tuscany, Umbria, 

Abruzzo, Veneto and Sicily. 

New in 2013: an expanded range of Slow Food self drive tours, now in Veneto and Puglia in Italy and new Escorted Slow Food 

tours, the Loire Valley and Provence in France; Walking Tours of Tuscany, Sardinia & Corsica tour options, Splendours & Mosaics 

Tour from Venice and special CIT Do It Yourself Italo Rail packages. 

The diverse beauty and lure of Italy with its art, culture, food, fashion and history, is second to none. We hope that CIT can help 

you to discover the treasures of Italy, with the assistance and knowledge of local professional guides and with the quality assurance 

of a specialist Italian operator. 

Benvenuti in Italia! 

WILLIAM KERNOT 

MANAGING DIRECTOR 

KERNOT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

CONTENTS 

ESCORTED TOURS 

TOURS FROM ROME 

Rome-Naples-Capri-Rome..............................1 day.....2 

Rome-Naples-Pompeii-Rome..........................1 day.....2 

Rome-Naples-Pompeii-Sorrento-Capri...2 days/1 night.....3 

Rome-Naples-Pompeii-Sorrento-Capri......3 days/2 nights.....3 

Emerald Tour..................................5 days/4 nights.....4 

Pearls of Tuscany................................3 days/2 nights.....5 

Mini Northern..................................4 days/3 nights.....6 

Florence and Venice.............................5 days/4 nights.....7 

The Magnificent South.....................5 days/4 nights.....8 

The North......................................6 days/5 nights.....9 

Grand Tour of Northern Italy..........7 days/6 nights.....10 

Jewels of the South.......................7 days/6 nights.....11 

North & South............................16 days/15 nights.....12 

TOURS FROM MILAN 

North Lakes Tour............................4 days/3 nights.....13 

Dolomites Tour / Liguria Tour.........4 days/3 nights.....14 

French Coast Tour..........................4 days/3 nights.....15 

Jewels of Italy - from Milan to Rome...9 days/8 nights.....16 

Jewels of Italy - from Milan........15 days/14 nights.....17 

TOURS FROM VENICE 

Northern Splendour........................4 days/3 nights.....18 

The Five Lakes...............................6 days/5 nights.....19 

Splendours & Mosaics Tour.............5 days/4 nights.....19 

TOUR FROM SORRENTO 

The Mysterious South......................3 days/2 nights.....20 

TOURS WITHIN SICILY 

Sicilian Carousel..............................8 days/7 nights.....21 

Mini Tour from Catania....................5 days/4 nights.....22 

Mini Tour from Palermo...................5 days/4 nights.....22 

Jolly Tour from Palermo...................8 days/7 nights.....23 

SARDINIA 

Sardinia Tour...................................6 days/5 nights.....24 

Sardinia & Corsica Tour....................7 days/6 nights.....24 

BOUTIQUE TOURS 

The Cinque Terre....................................3 days/2 nights.....25 

Cinque Terre Tastes & Traditions.............7 days/6 nights.....26 

The Walks & Tastes of Tuscany..............8 days/7 nights.....26 

Via Walking Tours................................................................27 

Umbria Bella..........................................8 days/7 nights.....29 

Umbrian Appetites..................................8 days/7 nights.....29 

Gourmet Getaway...................................4 days/3 nights.....30 

Living Puglia...........................................7 days/6 nights.....30 

Introduction to Food & Wine Tours......................................31 

Piedmont Food & Wine Tour Self Drive..........6 days/5 nights.....31 

Veneto Food & Wine Tour Self Drive...........8 days/7 nights.....32 

Umbria Food & Wine Tour Self Drive..........6 days/5 nights.....33 

Puglia Food & Wine Tour Self Drive............6 days/5 nights.....33 

Tuscany Food & Wine Tour Self Drive.........7 days/6 nights.....34 

Sicily Food & Wine Tour Self Drive.............8 days/7 nights.....35 

Loire Valley Food & Wine Tour...................9 days/8 nights.....36 

Provence & Marseille Food & Wine Tour............8 days/7 nights.....37 

Cruise of South Italy & Malta..................8 days/7 nights.....38 

Cruise of the Romantic Rivieras..............8 days/7 nights.....38 

RAIL 

Italo....................................................................................39 

Do it yourself train packages with Italo................................40 

Cover: Italy, Sicily, Selinunte, Greek ruins, 

spring wildflowers at temple C Acropolis.

2 

TOURS FROM ROME 

ONE DAY TOUR ONE DAY TOUR 


ROME-NAPLES-CAPRI-ROME 

DEPARTURES: from your hotel in Rome approximately 6:15 am or from 

Piazza Esquilino at 7.15 am all year except November, 

December, January, February and March. 

The ride south on the Autostrada del Sole offers a succession of scenic and 

historical sights of the “Roman Campagna”. Notable and visible from afar, the 

historic Abbey of Montecassino, perched on a hilltop. Upon arrival in Naples, 

embark and departure for the Island of Capri. Upon arrival at Marina Grande, 

weather and sea conditions permitting there is an optional visit to the Blue Grotto; 

return to Marina Grande to depart by minibus for a tour of the Island ending in 

Anacapri. After lunch in a local restaurant free time to explore. Return to Rome, 

arriving approximately 9.00 pm. (Drop off at hotel or nearest) The optional tour to 

the Blue Grotto is Euro 25. 

PRICE PER PERSON: Adult Child (2-11 years incl) 

1 Apr 13 to 31 Oct 13 137 111 

CODE: IROM13 

Children under 2 years free. 

FRANCE 

SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA 

Capri 

SLOVENIA 

Naples 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII-ROME 


Piazza Esquilino at 7.15 am. 

The journey leads south on the Autostrada del Sole. After passing the Castelli 

Romani, hillsides covered by vineyards, the tour crosses the region of Ciociaria with 

a view of the Abbey of Montecassino in the distance. Upon arrival in Naples enjoy a 

panoramic view of the city. Continue to Pompeii and after lunch in a local restaurant 

visit the excavations of this city which was destroyed by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius 

in 79 A.D. Return to Rome arriving at approximately 9.00 pm. (Drop off at hotel or 

nearest point). N.B. This tour includes visit to a Cameo factory. 

PRICE PER PERSON: Adult Child (2-11 years incl) 

1 Nov 12 to 31 Dec 13 108 87 

CODE: IROM14 


FRANCE 


SLOVENIA 

Naples 

Pompeii 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA

TWO DAY TOUR THREE DAY TOUR 

ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII-SORRENTO-CAPRI 


Piazza Esquilino at 7.15 am. Not operating 31 December. 

Day 1: Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento 

Early morning departure from Rome for Naples, where a short visit of the town is 

featured. Then on to Pompeii, the famous Roman city destroyed by the volcanic 

eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Lunch in a local restaurant, and afterwards, visit 

of the excavations. (Approximately 2 hours). Proceed on to Sorrento. Dinner and 

overnight at the hotel. 

Day 2: Sorrento – Capri – Rome 

Continental breakfast. Departure to Capri by steamer. Weather conditions 

permitting, visit the Blue Grotto. Return to Marina Grande and then transfer to 

Anacapri. Lunch in a typical restaurant followed by a visit of Augustus’ Gardens with 

a view of the Faraglioni. Return to Rome, at approx. 9.30 pm. 

PRICE PER PERSON: Twin Single Child (2-11 yrs incl) 

1 Nov 12 to 31 Dec 13 351 411 281 

CODE: IROM15 

Children under 2 years free. City tax not included. 

FRANCE 


SLOVENIA 

Naples 

Capri Pompeii 

Sorrento 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII-SORRENTO-CAPRI 


Piazza Esquilino at 7.15 am. Not operating 30-31 December. 





of the excavations. Proceed on to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 2: Sorrento 

Continental breakfast. Day at leisure in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 3: Sorrento – Capri – Rome 

Continental breakfast. Departure to Capri by steamer. Weather conditions 



a view of the Faraglioni. Return to Rome, at approx. 9.30 pm. 

PRICE PER PERSON: Twin Single Child (2-11 yrs incl) 

1 Nov 12 to 31 Dec 13 468 573 366 

CODE: IROM16 


FRANCE 


SLOVENIA 

Naples 

Capri Pompeii 

Sorrento 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

ESCORTED TOURS 3

4 

EMERALD TOUR 

ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII-SORRENTO-CAPRI-AMALFI-ROME 

DURATION: 5 days/4 nights 

DEPARTURES: Daily. Pick up from your Hotel between 7-7.15 am 

Day 1: Rome – Naples – Pompeii –Sorrento 

Departure to Naples, panoramic city tour. Continue to Pompeii. Visit the ruins. 

Lunch in a typical restaurant. After a short visit to a cameo factory, proceed along 

the coast to Sorrento, a jewel of the Sorrentine Peninsula, famous for the cultivation 

of oranges, lemons and olive trees. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 2: Sorrento – Capri – Sorrento 

Excursion to Capri to discover the beauty of this wonderful island. Weather permitting 

visit of the Blue Grotto. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Visit Anacapri with the 

magnificent views, time at leisure. Return to Sorrento by ferry. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 3: Sorrento – Amalfi 

Morning departure to Amalfi via the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. Enroute you will see 

Positano and other picturesque fishing villages. Time at leisure in Amalfi. Dinner and 

overnight. 

Day 4: Amalfi 

Free time to discover the beauty of this wonderful coastal resort, or to explore the 

area you can take a local bus and visit Positano or Ravello, or take time to relax and 

plunge into the water of the Mediterranean Sea. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 5: Amalfi – Pompeii – Rome 

Breakfast at the hotel, morning at leisure, early afternoon transfer to Pompeii where 

we will start our trip back to Rome. Traffic permitting, estimated time of arrival 

approximately 9.30pm. 

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directly to the hotel 

 

 

 

 

 


Amalfi 

HOTELS: 

 

 

PRICE PER PERSON: Twin Triple Single Child* 

1 Nov 12 to 31 Oct 13 896 864 1178 717 

CODE: IAPP14 

Tour does not operate 20 Dec 12 – 4 Jan 13. 

The Emerald Tour is a package tour combining different regular tours and private arrangements. 

 

BOSNIA

PEARLS OF TUSCANY 

ROME-ASSISI-CORTONA-SIENA-MONTERIGGIONI- 

MONTEPULCIANO-PIENZA-MONTALCINO-SAN GIMIGNANO- 

VOLTERRA-MONTERIGGIONI-LUCCA-PISA-FLORENCE 

FRANCE 


DEPARTURES: May to October, Saturdays 

Pick up from your Hotel between 7-7.15 am 

Day 1 Saturday: Rome – Assisi – Cortona – Siena – Monteriggioni 

Early morning departure from Rome to Assisi, the mystic town of Saint Francis still 

surrounded by ancient walls. Explore at your own leisure the tiny town, admire the 

Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and 

Cimabue. Proceed to Cortona, a medieval town in the main cultural and artistic 

center of the Val di Chiana. Then continue to Siena, the beautiful medieval city 

famous for the Palio. In the evening arrive in Monteriggioni for dinner and overnight. 

Day 2 Sunday: Monteriggioni – Montepulciano – Pienza – Montalcino – San 

Gimignano – Volterra – Monteriggioni 

Buffet breakfast. Start a excursion of Montepulciano, an ancient village full of 

medieval and Renaissance buildings, famous for the “Nobile” wine di 

Montepulciano. Continue to Pienza, build by Popo Pio II, well-known for its pecorino 

cheese and Montalcino know in the world for its famous wine, “Brunello”. than you 

will stop in San Gimignano that was founded as a small village in the 3rd century BC 

by the Etruscans and it has managed to conserve fourteen towers of varying height 

which have become its international symbol. Enjoy a relaxing wine tasting and savor 

the typical products of Tuscany region. Proceed to Volterra, the reminiscent old town 

famous for its mining of Alabaster, the medieval Cathedral and the beautiful Palazzo 

dei Priori. Return to Monteriggioni for dinner and overnight. 

Day 3 Monday: Monteriggioni – Lucca – Pisa – Florence 

Buffet breakfast. Start a full day excursion with the visit of Lucca, famous for its 

intact Renaissance-era city walls; it was founded by the Etruscans and became a 

Roman colony. The rectangular grid of its historical centre preserves the Roman 

street plan, and the Piazza San Michele occupies the site of the ancient forum and 

traces of the amphitheatre can still be seen in the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Continue to 

Pisa, known worldwide for its leaning tower (the bell tower of the city’s cathedral), 

the city is also home of the University of Pisa, which has a history going back to the 

12th century. Return to Florence where the end. 

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Lucca 

Pisa 

Volterra 

San Gimignano 

Monteriggioni 

SLOVENIA 

HOTELS: 

 

 

price on request. 

PRICE PER PERSON: Twin Single 

896 1003 

Departures 2013: May: 18; June: 15; July: 6, 20; August: 3, 17; 

September: 14, 28; October: 12, 26 

CODE: IAPP50 

 

ESCORTED TOURS 5

6 

MINI NORTHERN 

ROME-ASSISI-*MONTEPULCIANO-FLORENCE-PADUA-VENICE 


DEPARTURES: April to November, Mondays and some departures in winter 


Day 1 Monday: Rome – Assisi – *Montepulciano – Florence 

Early morning departure for ASSISI, the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded 

by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance 

 

famous for its “nobile” wine and for the annual Jazz Festival. Then on to 

 

medieval city famous for the Palio instead of Montepulciano. 

Day 2 Tuesday: Florence 

Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the 

beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell 

Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the 

“David” by Michelangelo, and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with 

Cimabue’s famous crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or 

shopping. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 3 Wednesday: Florence – Padua – Venice 

Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice via PADUA, where you will visit the famous 

Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata”. Continue on to 

VENICE, and upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. You will 

see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and 

the Prisons. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 4 Thursday: Venice 

Buffet breakfast. Morning Tour to a glass factory in Murano (optional shopping) to 

see the moulding of the famous venetian murano glass by motor launch. End of tour. 

In the afternoon, optional return by train to Rome 

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HOTELS: 

MINI NORTHERN 

 

 


FRANCE 


SLOVENIA 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 


Winter 815 783 1015 652 

Summer 833 790 1130 683 

Departures: 2012/2013 

Winter - Dec 3 2012; Jan 7; Feb 18; Mar 18 2013 

Summer - every Monday from Apr 1 to 4 Nov 2013 

CODE: IAPP01

FLORENCE AND VENICE 

ROME-ASSISI-*MONTEPULCIANO-FLORENCE-PADUA-VENICE-ROME 


DEPARTURES: April to November – Mondays and some departures in winter. 


Day 1 Monday: Rome – Assisi – *Montepulciano – Florence 



 

famous for its “nobile” wine and for the annual Jazz festival. Then on to FLORENCE. 

 

famous for the Palio instead of Montepulciano. 













the Prisons. Dinner and overnight. 


Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano (optional shopping) by 

motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 5 Friday: Venice – Rome 

Buffet breakfast and depart for Rome, where the tour will conclude. 

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HOTELS: 

 

 


Winter 1028 959 1253 796 

Summer 1110 1072 1608 889 

CODE: IAPP02 

Departures: 2012/2013 

Winter – Dec 3; Jan 7; Feb 18; Mar 18 

Summer - Every Monday from 1 Apr to 4 Nov. 

 

FRANCE 


SLOVENIA 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

ESCORTED TOURS 7

8 

THE MAGNIFICENT SOUTH 

ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII-SORRENTO-CAPRI-CASTEL DEL MONTE- 

CASTELLANA (CAVES)-LECCE-OSTUNI-ALBEROBELLO (TRULLI)- 

MATERA (STONES)-SORRENTO OR ROME 


DEPARTURES: May to October – Fridays 


Day 1 Friday: Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento 



eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Lunch in a local restaurant and afterwards, visit 

of the excavations. Proceed on to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 2 Saturday: Sorrento – Capri – Sorrento 

Buffet breakfast. Departure to Capri by steamer. Weather conditions permitting, visit 

of the Blue Grotto. Return to Marina Grande and then transfer to Anacapri. Lunch in 

a typical restaurant followed by a visit of Augustus’ Gardens, with a view of the 

Faraglioni. Return to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 3 Sunday: Sorrento – Castel del Monte – Castellana Caves – Noci 

Early morning departure for Apulia, on the way, stop to visit Castel del Monte, 

imposing octagonal castle, with eight octagonal towers at each side built in 1250 by 

the emperor Federico II, on a hill of 570 metres that dominates all the valley. Free 

time for lunch. The journey continues to Castellana Caves. Discovered in 1938, the 

entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 metres long. At the end 

of the visit, arrival at the hotel. Accommodation, dinner and overnight. 

Day 4 Monday: Noci – Lecce – Ostuni – Alberobello – Noci 

Breakfast and departure to Lecce and its “famous baroque” form of art and 

architecture developed between the end of the XVI century and the first half of the 

XVII century. Very rich and beautiful are the decorations of the church of S.Oronzo, 

the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Celestini Palace. In the square of S.Oronzo we can 

admire the roman amphitheatre from the II century AC and the column of S.Oronzo, 

29m high with a copper statue oh the saint on the top. Departure to Ostuni, an 

architectural jewel commonly referred to as “the White Town” for its white walls and 

its typically white-painted architecture. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, 

continue to Alberobello, the town of “trulli” and Unesco Heritage. “Trulli” are typical 

houses with a cone roof that were used as homes and to keep the farmer utensils. 

Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 5 Tuesday: Noci – Matera – Sorrento or Rome 

Buffet breakfast. Departure for Matera that has gained international fame for its 

“Sassi”. The Sassi originated from a prehistoric (troglodyte) settlement, and are 

suspected to be some of the first settlements in Italy. The Sassi are houses dug into 

the tuff rock itself, which is characteristic of Basilicata and Apulia. Many of these 

“houses” are really only caverns, and the streets in some parts of the Sassi often are 

located on the rooftops of other houses. One of the benefits of this ancient city, is 

that with there is a great similarity with the ancient sites in and around Jerusalem. 

This has caught the eye of film directors and movie studios. Principally due this 

reason the Sassi were the set of many films, as for example “The Gospel According 

to St Matthew” (Pasolini,1964), “King David” (Bruce Beresford,1985), “The Passion 

of the Christ” (Gibson, 2004) and “The Nativity Story” (Hardwicke, 2006). Matera 

is also a Unesco heritage. Time for a snack and return to Rome or Sorrento. End of 

the tour and our service. 

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HOTELS: 

 

 


1003 902 1247 802 

Departures 2013: May 3, 1; Jun 7, 21; Jul 12, 26; Aug 9, 23; Sep 6, 20; Oct 11, 25. 

CODE: IAPP28 

N.B. This tour ending in Sorrento can be combined with the Emerald Tour or 

Sunshine Tour. 

 


FRANCE 


SLOVENIA 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

Castel del monte 

Naples 

Capri Pompeii 

Castellana Alberobello 

Noci Ostuni 

Sorrento 

Lecce 

Matera

THE NORTH 

ROME-ASSISI-MONTEPULCIANO-FLORENCE-VENICE-VERONA- 

SIRMIONE-LAKE COMO-MILAN 


DEPARTURES: April to November - Mondays 


Day 1 Monday: Rome – Assisi – Montepulciano – Florence 



masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed to Montepulciano, a medieval town 

famous for its “nobile” wine and the annual Jazz. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner 

and overnight. 







shopping. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 








Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano, (optional shopping) by 


Day 5 Friday: Venice – Verona – Sirmione – Lake Como 

Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for Verona to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. 

Then continue to Sirmione on Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy taking in the 

splendid natural scenery. You will see the Sirmione Cape, the castle and ruins. Then 

continue to COMO. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 6 Sunday: Como – Milan 

Buffet breakfast. Departure for MILAN and end of the tour at Central Railway 

station. (Transfer to Airport or hotel in Milan not included). 

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FRANCE 


HOTELS: 

 

 

 

SLOVENIA 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 


1441 1379 1980 1153 

Departures 2013: Every Monday from 1 April until 4 November. 

CODE: IAPP04 

 

ESCORTED TOURS 9

10 

GRAND TOUR OF NORTHERN ITALY 

ROME-ASSISI-MONTEPULCIANO-FLORENCE-PADUA-VENICE- 

VERONA-SIRMIONE-LAKE COMO-MILAN-GENOA-PISA-SIENA-ROME 


DEPARTURES: April to November - Mondays 





masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed Montepulciano, a medieval town 

famous for its “ nobile” wine and annual Jazz festival. Then on to FLORENCE. 

Dinner and overnight. 















Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory in Murano,(optional shopping) by 


Day 5 Friday: Venice – Verona – Sirmione – Lake Como 

Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for Verona to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. 

Then continue to Sirmione, on Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, taking in 

splendid natural scenery. You will see the Sirmione Cape, the castle and ruins. Then 

continue to COMO. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 6 Saturday: Como – Milan – Genoa – Pisa 

Buffet breakfast. Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of the city. Proceed on to 

Genoa, one of the most important ports in Italy, and enjoy free time in the old city. 

Continue to Pisa for dinner and overnight. 

Day 7 Sunday: Pisa – Siena – Rome 

Buffet breakfast. Start with a visit of Pisa, known worldwide for its leaning tower 

(the bell tower of the city’s cathedral). Departure to Siena, the beautiful medieval 

city famous for the Palio. Proceed to Rome. Upon arrival to ROME, end of the tour. 

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HOTELS: 

 

 

 

 


1629 1542 2206 1303 

Departures 2013: Every Monday from 1 April until 4 November. 

CODE: IAPP03 

 


FRANCE 


Genoa 

Pisa 

SLOVENIA 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA

JEWELS OF THE SOUTH 

ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII-SORRENTO-CAPRI-ANACAPRI-SORRENTO- 

NAPLES-PAESTUM-REGGIO CALABRIA-TAORMINA-ETNA-SIRACUSA- 

PIAZZA ARMERINA-AGRIGENTO-MONREALE-PALERMO 


DEPARTURES: April to October - Monday 


Day 1 Monday: Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento 

Early morning departure from Rome for NAPLES, where a short visit of the town is 

featured. Then on to POMPEII, the famous Roman city destroyed by the volcanic 


of the excavations. Proceed on to SORRENTO. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 2 Tuesday: Sorrento – Capri – Naples 

Buffet breakfast. Departure to Capri by steamer. Weather conditions permitting, visit 

of the Blue Grotto. Return to Marina Grande and then transfer to Anacapri. Lunch in 

a typical restaurant followed by a visit of Augustus’ Gardens, with a view of the 

Faraglioni. Return to Naples. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 3 Wednesday: Naples – Paestum – Reggio Calabria 

Buffet breakfast. Enjoy a visit to the Archeological area in Paestum then continue to 

Reggio Calabria. Time at leisure for lunch. Arrive and visit the Archaeological 

Museum to see the famous Bronzi di Riace. In the afternoon, depart to Rende 

(Calabria region). Dinner and overnight at hotel in Reggio Calabria. 

Day 4 Thursday: Reggio Calabria – Etna – Siracusa 

After breakfast depart for Sicily and conditions permitting, excursion on Mount Etna, 

the highest active volcano in Europe. You will reach 1800 metres to visit the 

Silvestri Craters. Continue to Taormina and visit on your own the Greek Theatre and 

enjoy some free time to shop. Depart for Siracusa. Dinner and overnight at hotel. 

Day 5 Friday: Siracusa – Piazza Armerina – Agrigento 

After buffet breakfast visit the archeological area including the Greek theatre as well 

as Ortiga, the baroque centre of the city. Depart for Piazza Armerina to visit the 

Roman Villa del Casale then continue to Agrigento. Time at leisure for lunch. Dinner 

and overnight at hotel. 

Day 6 Saturday: Agrigento – Monreale – Palermo 

After breakfast visit the Valley of the Temples then continue to Palermo to admire 

the Cathedral and the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace. Panoramic visit of 

Palermo then Monreale. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 7 Sunday: Palermo 

After breakfast end of tour and services. 

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Admission fees not included: museum Reggio Calabria, Taormina Greek theatre, 

Archaeological area in Siracusa, Villa Romana in Piazza Armerina, Temples Valley in 

Agrigento, Palatine Chapel in Palermo, Cloister in Monreale. 

HOTELS: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRICE PER PERSON: Twin Triple Single 

1610 1567 1909 

2013 Departure dates: Apr 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; Jun 17; Jul 1, 15; Aug 12, 

26; Sep 9, 23; Oct 7, 21. 

CODE: IAPP16 

FRANCE 


Agrigento 

SLOVENIA 

Capri 

Naples 

Pompeii 

Sorrento Paestum 

Palermo 

Piazza 

Armerina 

Taormina 

Siracusa 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

Reggio Calabria 

ESCORTED TOURS 11

12 

NORTH & SOUTH 


DEPARTURES: from Rome 

Day 1: Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence 

Departing at 7:15am from the hotel Diana for Assisi, where you can explore this tiny 

town, surrounded by walls built in the middle ages, at your own leisure. Make time 

to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and 

Ciambue, and to have lunch (not included). Board the bus for Siena, a medieval 

town surrounded by ancient walls that is known for the Palio, an annual 

summertime horse race around the shell-shaped town square, Piazza del Campo. 

Continue on to Florence, dinner and overnight. 

Day 2: Florence 

After breakfast, spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “cradle of 

renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. 

You will be fascinated by its numerous monuments, churches, and buildings. In the 

heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also 

known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the basilica of Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon 

strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa 

(optional). Florence dinner and overnight stay. 

Day 3: Florence – Bologna – Padua – Venice 

Depart for Bologna after breakfast in Florence. Wander through the city from Piazza 

Malpighi walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major 

square). In the afternoon, continue toward Padua, with its original Sant’Antonio 

basilica. Later, you will arrive in Venice, world-renowned for its classic gondola boats 

and its elegant, refined art. Check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner and overnight stay. 

Day 4: Venice 

After breakfast board a private water bus to enjoy St. Mark’s square, interior visit of 

the splendid cathedral, the Dogi palace. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s 

canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel for dinner. 

Day 5: Venice – Montepulciano (Tuscany wine region) – Rome 

Once you eat breakfast, depart from Piazzale Roma to Tuscany. You will proceed to 

Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich with history and 

art. Known for its “nobile” wine. Spend the afternoon getting to know Montepulciano 

at your own pace. Free wine tasting in many shops and free time for shopping. That 

evening, you will check in to your new hotel in Rome. 

Day 6: Rome 

Between 7:45 - 8:00am, depart from the hotel after breakfast to walk this famous 

city, taking in the sights of its artistic beauties such as St. Peter’s square, Navona 

Square, the Pantheon (visit inside), Trevi Fountain (regular tour n°1 – tour ends in 

the city centre). Explore the rest of the city at your own leisure. Return to the hotel. 

Day 7: Rome 

Breakfast at your hotel before spending the day exploring Rome on your own or take 

an independent day excursion. Return to the hotel for your last overnight in Rome. 


After breakfast at your hotel, a coach bus will depart at 7:00am, taking the highway 

“of the sun” through the regions of Lazio and Campania. Upon arriving in Naples, 

you will go on a short panoramic city tour. Have lunch in a restaurant en route to 

Pompeii and then visit the excavations of the famous roman city, destroyed by the 

eruption of mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Afterwards drive along the Sorrentine coast, 

arriving in Sorrento for dinner and an overnight. 

Day 9: Sorrento – Capri – Sorrento 

Board a boat for the island of Capri after breakfast. Depending on weather and sea 

conditions, you will enter the infamous Blue Grotto in a small rowboat. Afterwards, 

enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then roam the island at your own pace. Return 

to the mainland for dinner and your last overnight in Sorrento. 

Day 10: Sorrento – Palermo (Overnight On Ferry Boat) 

Spend a leisurely morning eating breakfast at your hotel and then exploring Sorrento. 

That afternoon, depart for Naples harbour, where you will board the Tirrenia/Snav 

ferry to Palermo. Let the waves rock you to sleep. Please note, dinner and breakfast 

are not included on the boat. 

Day 11: Palermo 

Arrive in Palermo and check into your hotel before spending the day at your own 

leisure. Come back to your hotel for dinner and your first overnight in Sicily. 

Day 12: Palermo – Monreale 

After breakfast, depart for Monreale, an ancient royal town. Back in Palermo, tour the 

cathedral and some of the city’s other main attractions. Spend the afternoon exploring 

Palermo at your leisure and then return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight. 

Day 13: Palermo – Erice – Mazara Del Vallo – Marsala – Agrigento 

A full day awaits you after breakfast. First depart for Erice, a small mountain top medieval 

village in Western Sicily that has changed little since the Sixth Century BC. Next, visit 

Mazara del Vallo. There, you will have free time to explore this seaside town known for its 

wine. Heading south pass by Mazara del Vallo, a fishing port overlooking the Strait of Sicily 

and the city closest to Africa until arriving in Agrigento, your next, exciting stop. Here 

you’ll visit the Valley of the Temples (admission included). Check in to your new hotel. 


FRANCE 


Bologna 

Erice 

Mazara Del Vallo 

Agrigento 

SLOVENIA 

Capri 

Naples 

Pompeii 

Sorrento Paestum 

Palermo 

Piazza 

Armerina 

Taormina 

Siracusa 

CROATIA 

Reggio Calabria 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

Day 14: Agrigento – Noto – Siracusa – Taormina (Giardini Naxos) 

After breakfast depart for Noto, a city that will astonish you with its recently 

renovated cathedral and baroque architecture. Next, you will arrive in Siracusa, 

where you will visit the Greek amphitheatre, the Ear of Dionysus, and the Roman 

theatre (admission tickets included). Then cross a bridge to the island of Ortigia, also 

rich in baroque and medieval palaces and churches. That afternoon, arrive in 

Taormina, where you will check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner. 

Day 15: Taormina (Giardini Naxos) 

After breakfast head off to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the 

highest mountain in Italy. If the weather cooperates, you will have a chance to climb 

to the summit (1800 m). Afterwards return to Taormina, the beautiful and romantic 

town located on Mount Tauro. Relax over dinner. 

Day 16: Taormina (Giardini Naxos) 

Enjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

Tips, porterage service, Drinks, Entrance fees to monuments or museums, extras 

City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules). 

HOTELS: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taormina Zone Antares or similar 


3290 3218 4322 

CODE: ICAR15 

2013 Departures: 

Apr 29, May 13, 27; Jun 10, Aug 19, Sep 2, 16, 30; Oct 14

TOURS FROM MILAN 

NORTH LAKES TOUR 


DEPARTURES: from Milan 

SUMMER DEPARTURE 

Day 1: Milan – Lake Orta – Stresa – Como 

Departure at 08.30 am from NH Touring in Milan to the Lake Orta, a small and 

charming lake situated in the Northeastern side of the region Piedmont. Stop in the 

beautiful village of Orta San Giulio for a short visit. Then, tour by boat to reach the 

island of San Giulio. After a short visit, ferry back to Orta and departure by bus to 

Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, one of the largest Italian ones. Arrival in Stresa. Free time 

for lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the Pescatori island (Fishermen island) by boat. 

Continue to the Bella Island, where we may visit the Borromeo Palace with its 

magnificent gardens. Return to Stresa (free time for lunch, not included). At the and 

of the visit departure to Como. Overnight in the hotel. 

FRANCE 

Day 2: Como – Bellagio – Varenna – Bergamo – Brescia 

After breakfast at your hotel set off on a short visit of Como. A small town with 

amazing natural panoramas of mountain, Lake Como and wild alpine valleys. The 

Lake branches 3 ways intersecting at Bellagio, where you will visit via boat. Bellagio 

is home to the most renowned beach in Italy. Spend some time strolling the streets 

before stopping for lunch in one of the many cafes (not included). This afternoon, 

you will make your way to Varenna, where you will have a panoramic tour before 

moving on to Bergamo, a truly historic and artistic jewel. After a short walking tour 

of the city, depart for your hotel in Brescia. 

Day 3: Brescia – Sirmione – Riva del Garda – Verona 

After breakfast you will have a panoramic view of the west coast of Lake Garda, the 

largest lake in Italy, taking in the splendid natural scenery. Enjoy the area’s rich 

vegetation and be sure to taste some of the olive oil and wines made locally. Next you 

will move on to Sirmione where you will see the Sirmione Cape, the castle and the 

Catullo’s ruins during a boat tour. Back on land you will have free time for lunch before 

departing for Riva del Garda on the north side of the lake, where you will see its 

Venetian-style historic centre. Your hotel in Verona will be the final stop of the day. 

Day 4: Verona – Milan 

After breakfast head out to see the famous city of Verona, a work of art in itself. A 

walk through its narrow streets will allow you to get in touch with Verona’s varied and 

fascinating past, its Roman origins, medieval structures and magnificent Renaissance 

palaces. Time for lunch before departing for Milan where your tour will end. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 

speaking driver 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

Porterage or entrance fees to monuments or museums. City tax which must be paid 

locally direct to the hotel. Tax will change according to hotel category. 


HOTELS: 

 

 

 


Winter 1172 1172 1327 

Summer 1190 1190 1334 

Winter Departures 2013: Winter Departures: (NB Day 1 itinerary is slightly 

different: Milan-Stresa-Lugarno-Como). Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 22. 

Summer Departures: 2013: April 05,19 - May 03,17*,31 - June 14,28 - July 12, 

26 - August 23 - Sept 06,20 - Oct 04,18 - Nov 01,29 

*May 17 during millemiglia event the overnight can be in Bergamo instead of Brescia 

CODE: ICAR11 

ESCORTED TOURS 13 

S

E 

14 

DOLOMITES TOUR LIGURIA TOUR 



Day 1: Milan – Verona – Canazei – Cortina D’ampezzo 

8.30 am. Pick-up in Milan at NH Touring, in central Milan and taken to Verona. 

Peering up at Juliet’s balcony, you will visit Piazza delle Erbe, city hall, the tribunal 

and the Arena Coliseum. Free time for lunch. After taking in Verona you will depart 

for Cortina d’Ampezzo, traveling through parts of the Dolomites mountain range, 

Italy’s section of the Alps. Cortina d’Ampezzo a popular vacation spot has hosted 

various World Cup and Olympics events and is also known for traditional works such 

as wood manufacturing. Check in to your hotel. 

Day 2: Cortina – Lago di Misurina – Tre Cime di Lavaredo – Lago di Braies – Val 

Pusteria Y Val Badia – Cortina 

After breakfast, you will set off for Lake Misurina, situated perfectly between a forest 

and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, 3 distinct neighbouring peaks. Next make your way to 

Lake Braies, one of the deepest lakes of the region with water so clear it is a unique 

shade of blue. Visit Val Pusteria and Val Badia, the most traditional valleys of the 

region before returning to Cortina, where you will spend the rest of your day at leisure. 

Day 3: Cortina – Lago Carezza – Merano Bolzano 

Breakfast. Route through the several Dolomite Pass: PassoFalzarego which is 

situated in the basin that surrounds Cortina. Between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena, 

it gives us a marvellous view. Stop to have a look to wonderful Lake Carezza. Then, 

departure to Merano, second biggest city of the province after Bolzano. Visit of the 

old town and free lunch. Second half of the day dedicated to Bolzano. Visit of 

Duomo: the Cathedral, with a gothic style, is considered as the symbol of the town;. 

Visit the main central streets, as Via dei Portici, core of the Medieval town. 

Overnight in the hotel. 

Day 4: Bolzano – Trento – Milano 

Breakfast. Departure to Trento, capital of the region. The city is dominated by the 

castle, known as del Buon Consiglio, symbol of the House of Habsburg which 

dominated the district for many centuries. Santa Maria Maggiore, built in the XVI 

century and one of the first work of Renaissance and Gothic age. Palace Geremia, 

building that represents the XVI century. Free time for lunch. Departure to come 

back to Milan and end of the tour. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 


 

NOT INCLUDED: 



HOTELS: 

 

 


1136 1136 1230 

2013 Departures: April 22, May 06; June 03, July 01 15; Sept 09, Oct 07 

CODE: ICAR13 



FRANCE 



Day 1: Milan – Genoa 

At 8.30 am, depart from the hotel in Milan for Genoa, one of the largest seaports in 

Southern Europe. Visit the modernized “Ancient Port”, which its restored buildings 

and new structures. Make your way to your hotel for your first overnight. 

Day 2: Genoa – San Remo – Genoa 

After breakfast set off for San Remo, a city defined by its flowers and the sun. This 

little town on the Riviera offers sandy beaches and shady promenades. The town’s 

famous casino sits at the top of the most elegant street in town where you can find 

trendy shops and chic cafes. Lunch on your own, then return to Genoa to your hotel. 

Day 3: Genoa – Portovenere – Cinque Terre – Genoa 

After breakfast at your hotel leave for Portovenere, a fishing village located on La 

Spezia Gulf. After a visit of the town, board the ferry to Cinque Terre, a group of five 

villages perches atop the cliffs of the Italian Riviera. If weather conditions are not 

ideal tour will be taken by minibus. Eat lunch at your leisure, and in the afternoon 

return to Portovenere before continuing on to your hotel in Genoa. 

Day 4: Genoa – Camogli – Portofino – Santa Margherita Ligure – Milan 

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Camogli. Famous tourist centre, offers one of 

the most suggestive example of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Then, road to 

Portofino. Around a little square, you can have a nice view of a group of high, 

coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, during the high season, you can 

see expensive yachts from every part of the world. Visit. Finally, stop in Santa 

Margherita, famous seaside city of Riviera of Levante, located in the Tigullio Gulf 

and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, return to Milan. 

Winter Departures 

Day 4: Genoa – Santa Margherita Ligure – Portofino – Camogli – Milan 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 


 

NOT INCLUDED: 



HOTELS: 

 


Winter 1116 1116 1279 

Summer 1127 1127 1310 

Departures: Winter 2012: Nov 9; Dec 7; 2013: Jan 4; Feb 1; Mar 1, 29; 

Summer 

2013: Apr 12, 26; May 10, 20; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 19, 30; Sep 13, 

23; Oct 11, 21 

CODE: ICAR10 

SLOVENIA 


CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

S

FRENCH COAST TOUR 



Day 1: Milan – San Remo – Montecarlo – Nice 

Pick up at 8.30 am, from hotel in Milan. Departure to San Remo defined as the city 

of flowers and sun. This little town of the Riviera offers many beaches and 

promenades. Its famous casino is on top of the most elegant street in town where 

you can find trendy shops and chic cafes. Free time for lunch then head off to 

Monaco. Walk through the narrow streets to see the Aquarius and the cathedral 

where Princess Grace was buried. Then a quick trip around the city of Montecarlo 

famous for its Grand Prix. You can view the futuristic palace Grimaldi Forum before 

heading back to Nice for the night. 

Day 2: Nice – St. Raphael – St.Tropez – Costa del Esterel – Nice 

After breakfast a full day excursion of the French Riviera. First, visit of St Raphael 

and St Tropez, both famous for their beaches and great number of stars who holiday 

there. Free time for lunch and then back to Nice through the Esterel Coast, known 

for its wonderful panorama. Small beaches, great peaks and rocks surround the 

clear sea. Overnight in Nice. 

Day 3: Nice – St.Paul de Vence – Grasse-Cannes – Nice 

After breakfast departure to St. Paul de Vence. This is a small medieval village that 

still has the old wall. Grasse is famous for the production of perfumes and also 

Notre-Dame Cathedral. Free time for lunch then off to Cannes a modern town and a 

place of many cultural events i.e. the film festival. This afternoon back to Nice for 

the night. 

Day 4: Nice – Milan 

Breakfast. Then free time in Nice. In the afternoon head back to Milan where the 

tour ends. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 


 

NOT INCLUDED: 



HOTELS: 

 

FRANCE 

SWITZERLAND 

Saint San Remo 

Raphael 

Monte Carlo 

Cannes 

Saint Tropez 

Grasse 

Nice 

Milan 


Winter departures 1146 1146 1309 

2012: Dec 21, 2013: Feb 15 

Summer departures 1188 1188 1372 

2013: Apr 15, Jun 10, Sep 2 

CODE: ICAR14 

ESCORTED TOURS 15

16 

JEWELS OF ITALY - FROM MILAN TO ROME 

MILAN-GENOA-PISA-FLORENCE-PADUA-VENICE-ROME-NAPLES- 

POMPEII-SORRENTO-CAPRI-ROME 


DEPARTURES: April to October - Saturday 

Day 1 Saturday: Milan – Genoa – Pisa 

Meeting with our Tour Guide and departure to Genoa, one of the most important 

ports in Italy, and enjoy some free time in the old city. Then continue to Pisa. Dinner 


Day 2 Sunday: Pisa – Florence 

Buffet breakfast. Start the sightseeing tour of Pisa, known worldwide for its leaning 

tower (the bell tower of the city’s cathedral), the city is also home of the University 

of Pisa. Panoramic visit of the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa 

Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and Santa Croce, the 

13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue’s famous crucifix. Rest of the day at 

leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 3 Monday: Florence – Padua – Venice 

Buffet breakfast. Departure for Padua, where you will have free time to visit the 

famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata”. Continue 

on to Venice, and upon arrival enjoy a walking tour of this unique city. You will see 

the Square and Basilica of St. Mark with the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and 

the Prisons. Dinner and overnight 

Day 4 Tuesday: Venice 

Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory (optional shopping) to see the 

moulding of the famous Venetian Murano glass or optional tour. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 5 Wednesday: Venice – Rome 

Buffet breakfast and depart to Rome, overnight in Rome. 

Day 6 Thursday: Rome 

After breakfast depart from the hotel for a walking tour. (NO TOUR LEADER 

DURING THE STAY IN ROME). Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, Navona Square, the 

Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. In the afternoon explore the rest of the city at your 

own leisure or take an optional tour. Overnight stay. 

Day 7 Friday: Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento 

Early morning departure from Rome to Pompeii, the famous Roman city destroyed 

by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Lunch in a local restaurant, and 

afterwards, visit of the excavations. Proceed on to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at 

the hotel. 

Day 8 Saturday: Sorrento 

Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 9 Sunday : Sorrento – Capri – Rome 

Buffet breakfast. Departure to Capri by steamer. Weather and sea conditions 



a view of the Faraglioni. Return to Rome, at approx. 9.30 p.m. End of the service. 

INCLUSIONS 

 

 

 

 

direct to the hotel 

 

 

 

HOTELS: 

 

 

 

 

 


1704 1629 2068 1360 

Departures 2013: Apr 13; May 4 ,18; Jun 1, 15; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17, 31; Sep 14, 

28; Oct 12. 

CODE: IAPP48 

PLEASE NOTE: The Jewels of Italy is a package tour combining different regular 

tours and private arrangements. An Appian Line Assistant is available during the tour 

except in Rome. 

 


FRANCE 


Milan 

Genoa 

Pisa 

Padua 

Florence 

Venice 

SLOVENIA 

Naples 

Capri Pompeii 

Sorrento 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA

JEWELS OF ITALY - FROM MILAN 

MILAN-GENOA-PISA-SIENA-ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII- 

SORRENTO-AMALFI-ROME-ASSISI-MONTEPULCIANO-FLORENCE- 

PADUA-VENICE-VERONA-SIRMIONE-COMO-MILAN 


DEPARTURES: April to October - Saturday 

Day 1 Saturday: Milan – Genoa – Pisa 

Meeting with our Tour Guide and departure to Genoa, one of the most important 

ports in Italy, and enjoy some free time in the old city. Then continue to Pisa Dinner 



Buffet breakfast. Start the visit of PISA, known worldwide for its leaning tower (the 

bell tower of the city’s cathedral), the city is also home of the University of Pisa. 

Departure to Siena, the beautiful medieval city famous for the Palio. Proceed to 

Rome. Overnight. 

Day 3 Monday: Rome 

After breakfast depart from the hotel for a walking tour. (NO TOURLEADER 

DURING THE STAY IN ROME). Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, Navona Square, the 

Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. In the afternoon explore the rest of the city at your 

own leisure. Overnight stay. 

Day 4 Tuesday: Rome 

Buffet breakfast and day at leisure for shopping or private tour. Overnight. 

Day 5 Wednesday: Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento 

Early morning departure from Rome to Pompeii, the famous Roman city destroyed by the 

volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 a.D. Lunch in a local restaurant, and afterwards, 

visit of the excavations. Proceed on to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 6 Thursday: Sorrento – Capri – Sorrento 

Excursion to Capri to discover the beauty of this wonderful island. Weather permitting 

visit of the Blue Grotto. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Visit Anacapri with its 

magnificent views, time at leisure. Return to Sorrento by ferry. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 7 Friday: Sorrento – Amalfi 

Morning departure to Amalfi via the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. En-route you will see 

Positano and see other picturesque fishing villages. Time at leisure in Amalfi. Dinner 


Day 8 Saturday: Amalfi 

Buffet breakfast and free time to discover the beauty of the area. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 9 Sunday: Amalfi – Pompeii – Rome 

Breakfast at the hotel, morning at leisure, early afternoon transfer to Pompeii where 

we will start our trip back to Rome. Traffic permitting, estimated time of arrival 

approximately 9.30 pm. 


Early morning departure for Assisi, the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded 

by ancient walls. Explore at your own leisure the tiny town, visit the Basilica of Saint 

Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Visit 

Montepulciano and continue to Florence. Dinner and overnight. 









Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice via Padua, where you will visit the famous 


Venice, and upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. Exterior 

view of the square and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs 

and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 


Buffet breakfast. Morning tour to a glass factory (optional shopping) to see the 

moulding of the famous Venetian Murano glass or optional tour. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 14 Friday: Venice – Verona – Sirmione – Como Lake 

Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for Verona to see the town of Romeo and 

Juliet. Then continue to Sirmione on Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, taking in 

the splendid natural scenery. You will see the Sirmione Cape, the castle and ruins. 

Then continue to Como. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 15 Saturday : Como – Milan 

Buffet breakfast. Departure for MILAN and end of the tour at Central Railway 

station. (Transfer to Airport or hotel in Milan not included). 

FRANCE 


Milan 

Genoa 

Pisa 

Padua 

Florence 

Venice 

SLOVENIA 

Naples 

Pompeii 

Amalfi 

Sorrento 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 

direct to the hotel 

 

 

 

 

No Entrance fees to Museums included in Florence and Venice 

HOTELS (OR SIMILAR): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


3008 2858 4111 2406 

Departures 2013: every Saturday from 6 Apr to 2 Nov. 

CODE: IAPP51 

PLEASE NOTE: The Jewels of Italy is a package tour combining different regular 

tours and private arrangements. An Appian Line Assistant is available during the tour 

except in Rome. 

 

ESCORTED TOURS 17

18 

TOURS FROM VENICE 

NORTHERN SPLENDOUR 

VENICE-VERONA-LAKE COMO-MILAN-GENOA-PISA-SIENA-ROME 


DEPARTURES: April to November - Thursdays 

Independent arrival at the hotel. 


Independent arrival at the hotel. In the Evening meeting with the tour guide. Dinner 


Day 2 Friday: Venice – Verona – Lake Como 

Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo and 

Juliet. Then continue on COMO. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 3 Saturday: Como – Milan – Genoa – Pisa 

Buffet breakfast. Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of the city. Proceed on to 

Genoa, one of the most important ports in Italy and enjoy free time in the old city. 

Then continue on to Pisa. Dinner and overnight. 


Buffet breakfast. Start the visit of Pisa, known worldwide for its leaning tower (the bell 

tower of the city’s cathedral). Then onto Siena, the beautiful medieval city famous 

for the Palio. Proceed to Rome. Upon arrival in ROME, end of the tour. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

HOTELS: 

 

 

 


802 752 1097 602 

Departures 2013: Every Thursday from Apr 4 to Nov 7. 

CODE: IAPP17 


FRANCE 


Milan 

Genoa 

Lake Como 

Pisa 

Verona 

Venice 

Siena 

SLOVENIA 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA

THE FIVE LAKES SPLENDOURS & MOSAICS TOUR 

VENICE-VERONA-LAKE GARDA-ISEO LAKE-MAGGIORE- 

LAKE COMO-MILAN 


DEPARTURE: Venice 

Day 1: Venice – Verona – Garda Lake – Sirmione – Brescia 

Meeting with your Tour Leader at AIRPORT MARCO POLO VENICE -TESSERA, 

Arrival Hall and depart by coach to VERONA. Visit of Verona with its famous 

highlights: ROMAN ARENA, PIAZZA DELLE ERBE and the Shakespearian 

“JULIET’S BALCONY”. Then stop in LAZISE, a pretty town on the GARDA LAKE, 

and free time on your own for lunch. Depart for a boat cruise along the lake and 

arrival in SIRMIONE. Visit of the important Roman and medieval ruins. Transfer by 

coach to BRESCIA. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 2: Iseo Lake – Franciacorta – Maggiore Lake 

After breakfast, departure to ISEO LAKE. Enjoy a boat trip to the three islands 

including MONTE ISOLA, the highest lake island in Europe. Afterward visit of a local 

wine cellar with tasting of the famous “FRANCIACORTA” WINE. Wine tasting and 

light snack. Transfer to MAGGIORE LAKE. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 3: Maggiore Lake 

After breakfast enjoy a full day tour visiting the magnificent BORROMEAN ISLANDS, 

with their splendid palaces and gardens. These gardens are worldrenowned for the 

amazing landscape planning and the rich variety of different types of vegetation, 

including more than 2000 species. Lunch in a typical restaurant on PESCATORI’S 

ISLAND. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 4: Orta Lake – Como Lake 

 

will find a real explosion of flowers, colours and scents. Then departure to ORTA 

LAKE. Free time for lunch on your own in ORTA. Transfer by boat and visit of the 

pretty ST GIULIO’S ISLAND. In the afternoon departure to COMO LAKE and arrival 

in MEZZEGRA. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 5: Como Lake – Bellagio 

After breakfast, transfer by private boat to LENNO and visit of the marvellous VILLA 

BALBIANELLO, located on a spectacular peninsula on the western shore of Como 

Lake. Transfer by private boat to BELLAGIO where you will have free time for lunch 

on your own. In the early afternoon transfer by private boat to TREMEZZO and visit 

VILLA CARLOTTA, which is famous for its art collections and for its botanical 

garden. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 6: Como Lake– Milan 

After breakfast, transfer to MILAN Railway Station (arrival in Milan not before 12.00 

pm). End of the services. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

- 1 night- Villa Fenaroli Palace Hotel in Rezzato-Brescia (or similar) 

- 2 nights – Zacchera Hotels in Baveno or Stresa 

- 2 nights – Hotel Lario in Mezzegra (or similar) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

Drinks at dinner, city taxes, tips, personal extra, everything not included in “the tour 

includes”. The tour doesn’t include: Porterage 


1738 1730 1947 

Departures: 2013 May 14, 28; Jun 11,25; Sep 03,17 

CODE: ICUR02 

Child rate on request 

ITALIAN AND CROATIAN COASTAL 

“PEARLS” IN NORTHERN ADRIATIC SEA 


DEPARTURES: From Venice 

MEETING POINT: At 8.00 am the Tour Leader will welcome you with a sign 

“Curiosus” in front of the Arrival Hall of the Marco Polo 

Venice Airport. 

Day 1: Venice – Pomposa – Comacchio – Ravenna 

Meeting with your Tour Leader at AIRPORT MARCO POLO VENICE -TESSERA, 

Arrival Hall. Departure by coach to POMPOSA for the visit of the ancient and 

impressive POMPOSA ABBEY. Transfer by coach to COMACCHIO, the fishermen 

village known for its bridges and…eels! Free time for a walk along the CANALS OF 

COMACCHIO and lunch on your own. Guided boat excursion to the VALLI DI 

COMACCHIO, to discover the fishing spots and an unusual and striking marshy 

environment with hundreds of birds and flamingos. You will also see the so called 

“casoni” (the fishermen’s lodges) with the original facilities. Then transfer to 

RAVENNA. Check in, dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 2: Ravenna – Aquileia 

After breakfast full day tour visiting the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: BASILICA 

OF S. VITALE, MAUSOLEUM OF GALLA PLACIDIA, NEONIAN BAPTISTRY, 

ARCHIBISHOP’S CHAPEL and BASILICA OF S. APOLLINARE NUOVO. Free time for 

lunch on your own. In the afternoon visit of the monumental MAUSOLEUM OF 

TEODORICO (outside) and the magnificent BASILICA OF S. APOLLINARE IN 

CLASSE, with the extraordinary apse mosaic. Transfer by coach to Friuli. Arrival in 

AQUILEIA: check in, dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 3: Aquileia – Parenzo (Croatia) 

Visit of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site of Aquileia with the important ROMAN 

ARCHEOLOGICAL area and the PATRIARCHAL BASILICA OF AQUILEIA with the 

splendid ancient mosaic floor and the Baptistry. Visit of a cellar and WINE TASTING 

of the famous esteemed red wine called “Refosco”. Snack with typical cheeses and 

hams of the Friuli’s area. Transfer to the Istrian peninsula in Croatia and arrival in 

PARENZO. Check in at the hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 4: Parenzo – Rovigno – Parenzo 

After breakfast enjoy a full day tour to discover the beautiful “pearls” of Croatia . 

Parenzo and Rovigno (Istrian coast of Croatia) are two small towns with a very 

ancient history and historically related to Aquileia. They show remains dating to the 

Roman and Medieval times, like the EUPHRASIAN BASILICA with marvellous 

mosaics taken up by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. But they also show a clear 

venetian “footprint” with their typical Venetian-Gothic Palaces and streets. Lunch 

break on a motor boat, enjoying grilled meat and fish. In the afternoon CRUISE 

discovering the astonishing beauties of the coast between Parenzo and Rovigno with 

the small islands around. Stop in ROVIGNO for a walk in the pretty old town. Visit of 

the CASA DELLA BATANA, the typical istrian boat, then MINI-CRUISE AROUND 

THE PENINSULA OF ROVIGNO and typical Istrian food degustation for dinner 

including a local folk singers show. Back to the hotel in Parenzo and overnight there. 

Day 5: Parenzo – Trieste – Venice 

After breakfast, departure for return to Italy. Stop in TRIESTE for a panoramic tour 

by coach Transfer to Venice Airport (arrival at about h.16.00). End of the services. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

- 1 night Holiday Inn Ravenna in Ravenna; 1 night Hotel dei Patriarchi in Aquileia 

- 1 night Hotel Valamar Rubin in Parenzo 

 

 

(one glass of water and one of wine); One Istrian Dinner with Folk Singers Show 

including forfait drinks (one glass of water and one of wine) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

Drinks at dinner, tips or porterage. 


1379 1504 

Departures 2013: May 23, Jun 20, Sep 12. 

CODE: ICUR03 

Triple and Child rates on request. 

SPECIAL OFFER!!! It is possible to combine the Splendours & Mosaics Tour with the departure of The 

Five Lakes Tour. Passengers wishing to participate in both tours, will receive a SPECIAL DISCOUNT of 

$84 per person applied on the price of The Five Lakes Tour 

ESCORTED TOURS 19

20 

TOUR FROM SORRENTO 

THE MYSTERIOUS SOUTH 

SORRENTO-CASTEL DEL MONTE-CASTELLANA CAVES-NOCI- 

LECCE-OSTUNI-ALBEROBELLO (TRULLI) MATERA (STONES)- 

SORRENTO OR ROME 


DEPARTURES: May to October – Sundays 


Day 1 Sunday: Sorrento – Castel Del Monte – Castellana Caves – Noci 

Early morning departure for Apulia, on the way, stop to visit Castel del Monte, an 

imposing octagonal castle, with eight octagonal towers at each side built in 1250 by 

the emperor Federico II. Free time for lunch. The journey continues to Castellana Caves. 

Discovered in 1938, the entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 

metres long. At the end of the visit, arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 2 Monday: Noci – Lecce – Ostuni – Alberobello – Noci 

Breakfast and departure to Lecce and its “famous baroque ” form of art and 

architecture developed between the end of the XVI century and the first half of the 

XVII century. Very rich and beautiful are the decorations of the church of S.Oronzo, the 

Basilica of Santa Croce, the Celestini Palace. In the square of S.Oronzo we can admire 

the roman amphitheatre from the II century ac and the column of S.Oronzo, 29m high 

with a copper statue of the saint on the top. Departure to Ostuni, an architectural 

jewel commonly referred to as “the White Town” for its white walls and its typically 

white-painted architecture. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, continue to 

Alberobello, the town of “trulli” and Unesco Heritage. “Trulli” are typical houses with a 

cone roof that were used as homes. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight. 

Day 3 Tuesday: Noci – Matera – Sorrento Or Rome 

Buffet breakfast. Departure for Matera that has gained international fame for its 

“Sassi”. The Sassi originated from a prehistoric (troglodyte) settlement, and are 

suspected to be some of the first settlements in Italy. The Sassi are houses dug into 

the tuff rock itself, which is characteristic of Basilicata and Apulia. Many of these 

“houses” are really only caverns, and the streets in some parts of the Sassi often are 

located on the rooftops of other houses. One of the peculiarity of this ancient city, is 

that there is a great similarity with the ancient sites in and around Jerusalem. This has 

caught the eye of film directors and movie studios. Principally due this reason the 

Sassi were the set of many films, for example “The Gospel According to St Matthew”, 

“King David” and “The Passion of the Christ”. Matera is also a Unesco heritage site. 

Time for a snack and return to Rome or Sorrento. End of the tour and of our service. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


FRANCE 

HOTELS: 

 


483 451 614 382 

Departures 2013: May: 5-19; June: 9-23; July: 14-28; August: 11-25; 

September: 8-22; October: 13-27 

CODE: IAPP29 

N.B. This tour ending in Sorrento can be combined with the Emerald Tour 

 


Capri 

Sorrento 

SLOVENIA 

Naples 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA 

Castel del monte 

Castellana 

Noci 

Alberobello 

Ostuni 

Matera Lecce

TOURS WITHIN SICILY 

SICILIAN CAROUSEL 

DEPARTURES: Independent arrival at Hotel in Catania 

OPERATES: Selected Saturday departures from April to October 2013 

DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights 

Day 1 Saturday: Catania 

Independent arrival at the Hotel Una Palace in Catania. Accommodation. Welcome 

cocktail, dinner and overnight in your hotel. 

Day 2 Sunday: Catania – Siracusa – Ragusa 

After a buffet breakfast, depart to Siracusa and visit the archaeological area including 

the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. Continue to the island of 

Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa. Visit of the Cathedral and the 

Arethuse fountain. Lunch on your own. Depart for Ragusa and visit of the enchanting 

historical centre “Ibla”, with its Baroque stunning palaces and churches. Enjoy a 

tasting of typical products of the island in a nice bar in the main square by the Dome. 

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at Hotel Poggio del Sole. 

Day 3 Monday: Ragusa – Caltagirone – Piazza Amerina – Agrigento 

After a buffet breakfast, depart to Caltagirone famous for the production of ceramics and 

pottery: visit of a ceramics laboratory and opportunity of shopping. Continue to Piazza 

Armerina and visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale thanks to its well 

preserved mosaics. Lunch in a local restaurant with a special menu chosen to give the 

opportunity to taste the local specialities. Depart for Agrigento and visit the Valley of the 

Temples. Accommodation and dinner at Hotel Dioscuri Bay Palace. Overnight. 

Day 4 Tuesday: Agrigento – Palermo – Monreale 

After a buffet breakfast depart to Palermo. Accommodation at Grand Hotel Piazza 

Borsa. Time at leisure and lunch on your own. In the afternoon visit of Monreale: the 

Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments of the world with its Moorish 

architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-norman style. Continue to visit the 

historical centre of Palermo, one of the largest of Europe, including the Cathedral, 

the Palatine Chapel and the Royal Palace. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in 

your hotel. 

Day 5 Wednesday: Palermo – Segests – Erice – Trapani – Palermo 

After a buffet breakfast, depart for Segesta to admire the Temple and the Theatre 

surrounded by a suggestive landscape. Continue to the medieval village of Erice 

placed on the top of a hill, and walk through its tiny and characteristic streets. 

Lunch on your own. Down to Trapani for a panoramic tour of the salt windmills, still 

working. Return to Palermo. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in your hotel. 

Day 6 Thursday: Palermo – Cefalu’ – Parco Dei Nebrodi – Taormina 

After a buffet breakfast, depart to Cefalù, a former fishing village, now a charming 

coastal town. Enjoy a walk to the city centre and down the main street to reach the 

Arab-Norman Cathedral. Drive through the Park of “Nebrodi” and stop at the 

Miraglia Forest for lunch with a typical menu. Continue to Cesarò, Randazzo and 

visit the Etna park from an unusual point of view, the north facing side, surrounded 

by beautiful landscapes. Arrival in Taormina. Accommodation, dinner and overnight 

at hotel Villa Diodoro, located near historic centre of Taormina. 

Day 7 Friday: Taormina – Etna + Cooking class (optional) – Taormina 

After a buffet breakfast, morning at leisure or for those who will be interested, 

possibility of an optional excursion to the Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in 

Europe. Weather conditions permitting we will reach a height of 1800 metres, 

where we will enjoy a fantastic panorama of the Ionic Sea. We will then attend a 

cooking class at “Azienda Trinita” agricultural and farm estate, in Mascalucia, on the 

slopes of Mt Etna. The program includes a visit of Villa Trinita, with a trip around the 

park. After the cooking lesson, enjoy a special lunch. In the afternoon enjoy time at 

leisure in Taormina. Possibility to visit the Roman - Greek theatre on your own. In 

the late afternoon return to the hotel. In the evening be ready for a farewell dinner at 

your hotel. 

Day 8 Saturday: Taormina 

After a buffet breakfast, end of the Tour. 

HOTELS – 4 STAR 

 

 

 

 

 

(If due to unforeseen circumstances any of the above hotel/s are unavailable, you 

will be notified by the Ground Operator of the alternative hotel/s). 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 

 

less than 15 passengers. 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

 

 

 

 

 

until 4 days before the excursion, minimum 10 people required to operate at Euro 

80 per person. 

PRICE PER PERSON Twin Triple Single 

1197 1182 1500 

Departures 2013: Apr 13, 20; May 4, 11, 25; Jun 1, 15, 29; Jul 13; 

Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 12, 19. 

CODE: IRET13 

ESCORTED TOURS 21

SLOVENIA 

DEPARTURES: Independent arrival at Hotel in Catania 

CROATIA 

OPERATES: Selected Saturday and Wednesday departures from April to 

October 2013 

22 

HIGHLIGHTS CAROUSEL 

MINI TOUR FROM CATANIA 

D AUSTRIA 

DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights. Departing from Catania the Highlights 

Carousel Mini tour’s itinerary is as per Sicilian Carousel down 

to and inclusive of Day 4. 

Day 1 Saturday: Catania 

BOSNIA 

Day 2 Sunday: Catania – Siracusa – Ragusa with product tasting & aperitiff 

Day 3 Monday: Ragusa – Caltagirone – Piazza Armerina – Agriento 

Day 4 Tuesday: Agrigento – Palermo – Monreale 

Day 5 Wednesday: Palermo 

After buffet breakfast, end of the Tour. 

Erice 

Palermo 

Cefalu 

Trapani Segesta 


Piazza 

Armerina 

Agrigento 

Ragusa 

Taormina 

Catania 

Siracusa 

HUNGARY 

HIGHLIGHTS CAROUSEL 

MINI TOUR FROM PALERMO 

DEPARTURES: Independent arrival at Hotel in Palermo 

OPERATES: Selected Tuesday departures from April to October 2013 

DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights. Departing from Palermo the Highlights 

Carousel Mini tour’s itinerary is as per Sicilian Carousel from 

Day 5. 

Day 1 Tuesday: Palermo 

Independent arrival at the Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa accommodation. Welcome 

cocktail, dinner and overnight at your hotel. 

Day 2 Wednesday: Palermo – Segesta – Erice – Trapani – Palermo 

Day 3 Thursday: Palermo – Cefalu’ – Parco Dei Nebrodi – Taormina 

Day 4 Friday: Taormina – Etna + Cooking class (optional)* – Taormina 

Day 5 Saturday – Taormina 

After buffet breakfast, end of the Tour. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 

less than 15 passengers 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

 

 

 

 

until 4 days before the excursion, minimum 10 people required to operate at Euro 

80 per person. 

 


FROM CATANIA 803 794 980 

Departures 2013: Apr 13, 20; May 4, 11, 25; Jun 15, 29; Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; 

Oct 5, 12, 19. 

CODE: IRET14 


FROM PALERMO 842 833 1020 

Departures 2013: Apr 16, 23; May 7, 14, 28; Jun 19; Jul 2; Sep 10, 17, 24; 

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22. 

CODE: IRET15

JOLLY TOUR FROM PALERMO 

DEPARTURES: Independent arrival at Hotel in Palermo 

OPERATES: Selected departure dates from November to March; 

Saturday departures from March to October 


Day 1 Saturday: Palermo 

Independent arrival at Hotel Excelsior Hilton in Palermo (Hotel Cristal Palace during 

the Winter program). Enjoy a welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight in your hotel. 

Day 2 Sunday: Palermo – Cefalù – Castelbuono – Catania 

After a buffet breakfast, depart to Cefalù, a charming coastal town, home to a 

breathtaking Norman Cathedral with dazzling mosaics. Take a stroll to the city 

centre and down main street to reach the Cathedral and the medieval wash-house 

built in the rock. Proceed to Castelbuono, a typical medieval village, where you can 

admire the Church of St. Anne, Patron Saint of the city, with the bell tower “Matrice 

Vecchia”. Taste typical Sicilian products: pastry, panettone and the famous artisan 

liquors (Rosolio) of various flavours. After the visit lunch in Castelbuono. Proceed to 

Catania. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at the Excelsior Grand Hotel Catania. 

Day 3 Monday: Catania – Monte Etna (with lunch in a farmhouse) – Taormina – Catania 

After a buffet breakfast, weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mount Etna, the 

highest active volcano in Europe. We will reach a height of 2000 metres, where we 

will enjoy a fantastic panorama of the Ionic Sea. Lunch in a farmhouse on the slopes 

of Etna. Continue to Taormina called “the pearl if the Ionic Sea”. Enjoy time at leisure 

to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics, home-made sweets. Possibility to 

visit the fascinating Roman-Greek theatre. Dinner and overnight in your hotel. 

Day 4 Tuesday: Catania – Siracusa – Noto – Ragusa 

After a buffet breakfast, depart to Siracusa to visit the most beautiful Greek colony 

of Sicily. Visit of the archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the 

Paradise, the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Dyonisios “Ear”. Visit 

the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa, built by the 

Aragonians: here you can admire the Cathedral and the “Fontana Aretusa”. Lunch in 

a local restaurant. In the afternoon, depart to Noto, one of the most beautiful cities 

in Sicily renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style and today declared 

a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Driving through Modica, one of the most 

picturesque cities of all Sicily, we will reach Ragusa, a city that is divided into two 

parts: the upper part built after the earthquake in 1693 and the lower part that is 

called Ragusa Ibla, one of the most important testimony of the Baroque 

architecture. Enjoy a selection of Sicilian products in a nice bar in the main square 

by the Dome, “Basilica di San Giorgio”. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 

Hotel Mediterraneo Palace. 

Day 5 Wednesday: Ragusa – Caltagirone – Piazza Armerina – Agrigento 

After a buffet breakfast, depart to Caltagirone famous for the production of ceramics 

and pottery; visit of a ceramics laboratory and opportunity of shopping. Continue to 

Piazza Armerina and visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale: it is the 

richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world. 

Lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to Agrigento: visit of the Valley of the Temples 

including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor & Pollux that 

represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Dinner at 

Hotel Della Valle. Overnight in Agrigento. 

Day 6 Thursday: Agrigento – Selinunte (with lunch in a farmhouse) – Segesta – 

Palermo 

After a buffet breakfast, depart to the Archaeological park of Selinunte, the largest in 

the Mediterranean area with the impressive Temples and Acropolis. After the visit 

stop in a local farmhouse (famous for olive oil production), where before lunch it will 

be possible to have a wine and oil tasting of local production. Proceed to Segesta to 

visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stones the weight of a long history, 

surrounded by a unique landscape. Proceed to Palermo. Accommodation, dinner 

and overnight at Hotel Excelsior Hilton Palermo. Principe di Villafranca. 

Day 7 Friday: Palermo – Monreale – (Erice, optional) – Palermo 

After a buffet breakfast, morning visit of the Capital of Sicily, one of the richest 

towns in the island for history and art: the Cathedral, the “Palatina” Chapel, and 

panoramic tour of the town (“Quattro Canti”, the Opera House, the Pretoria Square). 

We will continue to Monreale to admire the Cathedral with its splendid 12th century 

mosaics and the cloister of the Benedictines monastery with Moorish architecture. 

Lunch in your Hotel. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to Erice, a medieval 

town full of myth, history and art which sits on top of Mt. Erice, overlooking the city 

of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. Panoramic tour of the salt-woks of Trapani. Dinner 

and overnight in your Hotel. 

Day 8 Saturday: Palermo 

After a buffet breakfast, end of the Tour N.B. The above itinerary is based on the 

Summer tour. Winter tour itinerary available on request with special New Year’s 

departure 30th December (Sunday). 

HOTELS – 4 STAR 

 

 

 

 

Segesta 

Selinunte 

Palermo 

Cefalu 

Piazza 

Armerina 

Agrigento 

Ragusa 

Taormina 

Catania 

Siracusa 

Noto 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

etc) in Castelbuono and Ragusa 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

 

 

 

 

Spoken languages: Italian, Spanish, English. 


Season/Dates 

Winter 2012/2013: Nov 3, 17; Dec 8; 947 932 1184 

Jan 19; Feb 16; Mar 2, 9, 16. 

CODE: IRET10 

New years departure: 1021 1006 1258 

Dec 30 2012 

CODE: IRET11 

Summer 2013: 1145 1129 1434 

every Saturday from 30 Mar to 26 Oct 

CODE: IRET12 

ESCORTED TOURS 23

24 

SARDINIA TOUR 


DEPARTURES: from Genoa 

Day 1: Genoa – Camogli – Portofino – Santa Margherita Ligure – Genoa Port 

Departure with Ferry Boat to Porto Torres 

Pick-up in Genoa at 9.00 am at Hotel Moderno Verdi. Depart for Camogli. Camogli is 

a famous tourist centre, offering one of the most impressive examples of architecture 

on the Liguria coast. Visit. Then, travel by road to Portofino. From the main square you 

will have a view of the highly coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, 

during the high season, you will see expensive yachts from every part of the world. 

Visit. Finally, stop in Santa Margherita, the famous seaside city of Riviera of Levante, 

located in the Tigullio Gulf. Free time for lunch. Leave in a minibus for return journey 

to Genoa to board the ship to Porto Torres, Sardinia. Overnight in a first class inside 

cabin. Night of trip. 

Day 2: Porto Torres – Stintino – Capocaccia – Alghero 

Arrival in Porto Torres at 06.30 am approx. and leave for Stintino. Visit the famous 

beaches of Pelosa and Pelosetta, in front of the Island Asinara. Later, travel to Capo 

Caccia, Western tip of the wonderful Porto Conte Bay. Option for a visit to the 

Neptune Cave (entrance ticket is not included). It is probably the nicest and most 

famous cave in Sardinia. You can reach it through an artificial stair with 654 steps, 

the so called Roe Stair (Scala del Capriolo). Free time for lunch. On to Alghero, 

situated on a promontory surrounded everywhere by large beaches. Check in to 

hotel. Free afternoon to visit the historical centre. Overnight in hotel in Alghero. 

Day 3: Alghero – Castelsardo – Capotesta – Palau 

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Castelsardo. An old and wonderful village, it 

represents a clear picture of the Genoan influence. Its coast, its local manufacturing, 

its receptive structures make it one of the most important places on the island for 

the summer holidays. Then, departure to Capo Testa. This place is the symbol of a 

fusion between nature and modernism, tourism and the wilderness, representing a 

cult itinerary for thousands of tourists. Its promontory appears like a huge cathedral, 

imposing and strict, and rises in front of the famous white Sardinian rocks, creating 

several strange shapes in one of the most evocative seaside places of the world, the 

so-called “Bocche di Bonifacio”. Free time for lunch. Arrival in Palau, an important 

commercial and tourism centre of the island. Overnight in the hotel. 

Day 4: Palau – Costa Esmeralda – Palau 

Breakfast. Depart for an excursion along the Emerald Coast. The city of Arzachena is 

part of this extremely appreciated and famous area. Rich in nature, you will see the 

amazing natural “Mediterranean macchia”, rocks, wonderful beaches in a clear sea, 

promontories and small islands. This incredible heritage was created in 1962 due to 

the initiative of Prince Aga Khan V. Free time to spend on one of the best beaches of 

the island. Free time for lunch. Return to Palau and overnight in the hotel. 

Day 5: Palau – Maddalena And Caprera – Porto Torres 

Departure to the island Maddalena and Caprera. You’ll find not only beaches and fun 

but also culture and history, for example the museum dedicated to Giuseppe 

Garibaldi. Free time for lunch. Arrive in Porto Torres for ferry boat to Genoa 

departing 8.30 pm. 

Day 6: Genoa 

Arrive in Genoa at 6.30 am. Transfer to your hotel, station or airport, depending on 

your needs. End of services. Departures: May 23, September 26, October 24. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 


 

NOT INCLUDED: 

Drinks, tips, porterage, entrance fees to monuments or museums. City tax which 

must be paid locally direct to the hotel. Tax will change according to hotel category. 

HOTELS: 

 

 


1945 1945 2242 

Departures 2013: May 23, Sep 26, Oct 24 

CODE: ICAR17 


SARDINIA & CORSICA TOUR 

OPTION: 

Add on an additional day to include the island of Corsica, itinerary would be as follows: 

Day 5: Palau – Maddalena and Caprera – Bonifacio 

Departure to the island Maddalena and Caprera. You’ll find not only beaches and fun 

but also culture and history, for example the museum dedicated to Giuseppe 

Garibaldi. Free time for lunch. Arrive in Santa Teresa di Gallura for ferry boat to 

Bonifacio (Corsica). Overnight in the hotel. 

Day 6: Bonifacio –Ajaccio – Corte – Saint Florent – Bastia 

Breakfast. Visit of the city. Under the control of the Genoan Republic for hundreds 

of years. This town is located at the bottom of the island near the windy “Bocche di 

Bonifacio”. Visit to the port and downtown. Drive through the region to reach 

Ajaccio, the capital. It is the second biggest port of the island (after Bastia). Near 

there, we’ll visit the old district, with narrow streets built in order to defend the 

town. In 1769, the 15th of August, Napoleon was born here. Departure to Corte, 

the old capital of the island and the main cultural centre, headquarters of the unique 

university where the ancient Corse language is still spoken. Visit to the town with 

free time for lunch. Departure to Saint Florent on the North coast of the island. In 

the past, it was only a fishing village, while now it is an important place for fashion 

design. You can visit the old town where you will find the Citadela, a monument to 

Genoa. We suggest a visit of Santa Maria Assunta, before having an aperitif in Place 

des Portes. Overnight in the hotel. 

Day 7: Bastia – Savona – Genoa 

Breakfast. In the morning, free time. At 12.00 the ferry boat leaves for Genoa (or 

Savona). Arrival approx. at 6.00 pm. Transfer to Genoa (downtown). End of services. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 


 

NOT INCLUDED: 

Drinks, tips, porterage, entrance fees to monuments or museums. City tax which 

must be paid locally direct to the hotel. Tax will change according to hotel category. 

HOTELS: 

 

 

 


2299 2299 2758 

Departures 2013: May 23, Sep 26, Oct 24 

CODE: ICAR18


THE CINQUE TERRE 

This “Do it yourself” package is prearranged with a recommended itinerary. Upon 

arrival clients receive maps and “The Cinque Terre” card valid for 24 hours. 


DEPARTURES: Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct 13 

The Cinque Terre form on of the most unspoilt areas of the Mediterranean and one 

of the most extended areas in Liguria. They are a kingdom of nature and wild scents 

maintained as in the past. To visit the Cinque Terre means to visit five villages 

suspended between seat and earth, clinging on to cliffs and surrounded by green 

hills; it means to know the history of whom, for centuries, has fought against 

difficult land but it also means to taste the results of this millenarian struggle and in 

particular wine and produce. 

Visit these villages means to learn about the culture of the dry-stone walls and of the 

vineyard, of the fisherman and of their fishing nets, of the steep valleys and of their 

paths. Who visits the Cinque Terre can choose between a dive in the sea or a hike 

on the hills, between a walk in the narrow alleys called “carruggi: or a boat trip, a 

pilgrimage to a sanctuary or a seafood lunch. It is a landscape unique in the world in 

which man and nature live together in harmony since the beginning of time. 

Day 1: Independent arrival in hotel 

Dinner (beverage included) and overnight 

Day 2: Buffet breakfast in hotel 

Departure for full day excursion of the famous “Cinque Terre”. In the evening return 

to hotel. Dinner (beverage included) and overnight. 

Day 3: Buffet breakfast in hotel. Independent departure 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

to the hotel 

THE “CINQUE TERRE” CARD INCLUDES: 

 

 

 

people and luggage 

 

bird watching and botanic gardens 

 

 

the park 


Departures daily 341 264 437 

CODE: IAPP25 

Children under 12 years are free (excluding meals and card) 

BOUTIQUE TOURS 25

26 

CINQUE TERRE 

TASTES & TRADITIONS 

DURATION: 7 Days/6 nights 

DEPARTURE: from La Spezia railway station, 2.00 pm 

Day 1: Monday D 

Meet at La Spezia railway station at 2.00pm and transfer by private vehicle to hotel 

in Monterosso al Mare. We take a stroll through the old town and along the sea-front 

before enjoying an aperitif and seafood dinner. Overnight in Monterosso Al Mare. 

Day 2: Tuesday B,D 

Using our ‘train and trail’ pass today first to Riomaggiore for a stroll along the 

romantic Via dell’Amore. Time at leisure in Vernazza, before taking the train back to 

Monterosso for late afternoon cooking lesson on a terrace overlooking the sea. Enjoy 

the dishes you’ve created at a candle-lit dinner. Overnight in Monterosso Al Mare. 

Day 3: Wednesday B 

We travel by ferry to beautiful Portovenere. Explore this enchanting town then have 

time at leisure return by ferry in the evening to Monterosso. Overnight in Monterosso 

Al Mare. 

Day 4: Thursday B,L 

The lesson this morning is in a garden setting, rich in local produce. After a leisurely 

lunch enjoy a home-made limoncello and learn how this delicious liqueur is made. 

Evening at leisure. Overnight in Monterosso Al Mare. 

Day 5: Friday B 

A free day to enjoy the many things that Liguria has to offer: visit Cinque Terre towns 

and their pretty beaches. Overnight in Monterosso Al Mare. 

Day 6: Saturday B, L, D 

This morning we return to the charming kitchen and its terrace overlooking the sea 

to prepare a festive holiday lunch. After our delicious lunch relax and watch the 

colourful boats in the bay and along the coastline below us. At dusk we join a fishing 

boat and head for a hidden bay to enjoy a prosecco at sunset and a light dinner of 

tapas and seafood prepared on the boat, fisherman style. Overnight in Monterosso 

Al Mare. 

Day 7: Sunday B 

We transfer to La Spezia station arriving at 10.00 am. 

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Porterage 


Departures 2013: May 20, Sep 30 3170 3678 

CODE: ICOOKC 

N.B. must be a minimum of 4 passengers for tour to proceed. 


THE WALKS 

& TASTES OF TUSCANY 

DURATION: 8 Days/7 Nights 

DEPARTURE: From Siena 

Day 1: Arrival in Siena D 

Independent arrival at your hotel in Siena. This ancient Gothic town is World 

Heritage listed. Join the Sienese for an enchanting stroll through the old streets to 

the original marketplace before dining on the ‘Campo’, the main square of Siena. 

Day 2: Siena – San Gimignano – Monteriggioni B, D 

Visit San Gimignano in the morning whose famous medieval towers still dominate 

the skyline. You can explore the old fortress, climb one of the towers or view the 

famous frescoes in the Collegiata. Later visit the 13th century fortress ‘borgo’ of 

Monteriggioni and taste a glass of Vernaccia, the delicious San Gimignano white 

wine. In the afternoon tour Siena on foot stopping at a traditional bakery. Enjoy an 

aperitif before dinner this evening in Siena. 

Day 3: Monte Oliveto Maggiore – Transfer to Pienza B, D 

Today take the back roads to the monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore before doing 

a walk among the ‘crete’, the clay hills. Visit Buonconvento, a delightful walled town 

once an important stopping place for pilgrims from all parts of Europe to Rome and 

Jerusalem. For the next four days you will stay in an old olive-pressing house in 

Pienza. This tiny early Renaissance town is famous for its pecorino cheeses. This 

evening’s dinner will feature local specialties. 

Day 4: Bagno Vignoni Thermal Pool B 

Pack your swimsuit today for a visit to tiny Bagno Vignoni, and the ancient spa pool 

used by the Etruscans and the Romans. You will be doing a 4 hour circuit walk so 

perhaps take a picnic lunch. You will find a quiet spot with beautiful views. After the 

walk relax in spa waters before returning home to Pienza. 

Day 5: Montepulciano Market – Montefollonico B, L 

Join the locals at the colourful market in Montepulciano before commencing the 

picturesque walk to Montefollonico, a hilltop village of Etruscan origin. After you 

return to Montepulciano to the Gattavecchi (Old Cat) Winery for lunch and tasting of 

the famous Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulicano. Time to explore this famous 

hilltop town and then relax over afternoon tea with lovely views over the lakes of 

Montepulciano, Chiusi and Trasimeno. 

Day 6: Farmhouse Cooking Lesson – Terracotta Museum B, L 

Travelling from Pienza to a local farmhouse to visit the ancient church of La Pieve di 

Corsignano and then Sant’Anna di Camprena. Today you will put learn to make the 

local pasta ‘pici’ at a traditional farm lunch. After lunch visit the tiny nearby town of 

Petroio which proudly calls itself ‘the capital of terracotta’. At the museum see how 

local potters create the giant garden vases which are exported all over the world. 

Day 7: Abbey of Sant’Antimo – Montalcino – Chiusi B, L, D 

From Montalcino walk through the surrounding countryside to the ancient monastery 

of Sant’Antimo. Here’s your chance to learn something of these people whose 

civilization lasted from the 9th to the 2nd Century BC. The influence of the 

Etruscans on Tuscany and much of Italy is still felt today. From Sant’Antimo you 

return by local bus to Montalcino where you explore the town. Montalcino is home 

of the famous Brunello wine. Transfer to Chiusi-Chianciano. Farewell dinner. 

Day 8: Departure B 

Independent departure from Chiusi that has direct trains to Rome and Florence. 

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NOT INCLUDED: 

Porterage and City tax 

PRICE PER PERSON: Twin Share Single 

2926 3261 

Departures 2013: Apr 14; May 13; Jun 16; Sep 8; Oct 13 

CODE: IWALK2

VIA WALKING TOURS: WALK, WINE AND FOOD 

Experience the warmth of Tuscany by walking; celebrating their love of land, wine and food. These uniquely planned boutique tours capture the heart and beauty of Tuscany. 

Four to Seven Day Walking Tours use one of three hilltowns as a base to link famous sites and magnificent scenery. The Four Day Wine and Walking Tours visit boutique 

wineries experiencing the taste and history of 1000 years of wine making. 

During these tours each dining experience has been chosen to reflect the best of local Tuscan food and the personalities of those who prepare it. 

LIVE THE TUSCAN DREAM; WINE, 

WALK AND FOOD, 4 DAY EXPERIENCE 

These tours are a blend of walks through the best of Chianti and Brunello regions 

with winery tours, medieval hilltowns, panoramic scenery and beautiful gardens. 

WINE AND WALK CHIANTI EXPERIENCE 

DURATION: 4 Day/3 nights 

DEPARTS: Siena 

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CODE: IWTU04 

WINE AND WALK MONTALCINO EXPERIENCE 



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Departures 2013: Jun 7, Sep 6 1800 1950 

CODE: IWTU05 

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NOT INCLUDED: 

Porterage 

CAPTIVATING TUSCANY, 

4 DAY WALKING TOURS 

Limited time; break city touring, take a breath and experience the magic of walking 

the best of Tuscany’s classic pathways. 

CLASSIC CHIANTI PATHWAYS, RADDA IN CHIANTI 



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CODE: IWTU01 

TREASURES OF CENTRAL TUSCANY, SAN GIMIGNANO 



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Departures 2013: Jun 3, Aug 26 1700 1850 

CODE: IWTU02 

BOUTIQUE TOURS 27

28 

HILLTOWN GEMS OF SOUTHERN ITALY, MONTALCINO 



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Departures 2013: Apr 29, Sep 24 1700 1850 

CODE: IWTU03 

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NOT INCLUDED: 

Porterage. 

7 DAY TUSCAN IMMERSION 

WALKING TOURS 

Tuscan Immersion; walk through Tuscany’s heart, along ancient pathways 

connecting majestic hilltowns, villages and farms with time to absorb the daily 

rhythm of life. 

CLASSIC CHIANTI PATHWAYS, RADDA IN CHIANTI 



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Departures 2013: Aug 30 2800 3100 

CODE: IWTU06 

TREASURES OF CENTRAL TUSCANY, SAN GIMIGNANO 



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CODE: IWTU07 


HILLTOWN GEMS OF SOUTHERN TUSCANY, MONTALCINO 



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Departures 2013: May 24 2800 3100 

CODE: IWTU11 

SELF-GUIDED INDEPENDENT 

WALKING IN TUSCANY 

WHAT IS INCLUDED: 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic Chianti Pathways, Radda in Chianti or 

Treasures of Central Tuscany, San Gimignano or 

Hilltown Gems of Southern Tuscany 

Option 1: 5 days/4 nights on B & B basis - twin $900, single $1,100 

 

Option 3: 9 days/8 nights on B & B basis - twin $1,800, single $2,200 

 

SPECIAL OFFER: for bookings made before 31 Mar 13 no single supplement will 

apply.

UMBRIA BELLA UMBRIAN APPETITES 


DEPARTURES: January to October – Sundays 

COMMENCES: Foligno Railway Station at 11.15am or Foligno hotel 

FINISHES: Foligno Railway Station. 

Day 1: Transfer to Montefalco L D 

You will be met outside the main entrance of Foligno railway station at 11.15am and 

transferred to your accommodation near Montefalco arriving at approximately 12.00 

noon. After lunch on the estate we walk up to the medieval town of Montefalco 

where you will be introduced to the art and history of the town. A wine tasting in the 

town’s delightful piazza will be followed by dinner at the accommodation. 

Day 2: Montefalco markets – Spoleto B D 

Today is market day in Montefalco and there is a walk around the town to take in 

the atmosphere and visit the shops for an exploration of the local traditional linens 

taken from the religious robes of the Franciscan monastery. Leaving from the 

markets we travel to Spoleto, a town rich in Roman and medieval history. We 

explore the ancient Roman centre of the town including the Roman house and visit 

the Duomo to see Filippo Lippi’s final fresco cycle. 

Day 3: Bevagna (optional walk) – Deruta B D 

A short distance from Montefalco, Bevagna is one of Umbria’s most evocative 

towns. An optional walk taking approximately 2 hours can be arranged. The town 

contains Roman ruins and has a beautifully evocative piazza encircled by three 

churches. There is some free time to enjoy the ambience of this delightful Umbrian 

town and we visit a medieval house and roman mosaics as part of the guided 

exploration of this small gem. Later in the afternoon we travel to Deruta to explore 

the ceramics in this town of artisans since medieval times. 

Day 4: Perugia B D 

The morning is free in Perugia for shopping and lunch. Our afternoon guided tour 

includes a walk through the medieval ghost town under Rocca Paolina. The virtual 

underground city was a stroke of genius by the architect who was ordered to destroy 

the area. The tour also includes a visit to an Etruscan well and the extraordinary 

Etruscan gate from the 2nd century BC. 

Day 5: Spello (optional walk) B D 

Travel to the delightful small hilltown of Spello and include a guided visit to the 

Baglioni Chapel decorated with superb frescoes by the Umbrian Renaissance master 

Pinturicchio. An optional walk along an ancient Roman aqueduct can be arranged or free 

time in the town to explore the labyrinth of floral decorated streets and modern art shops. 

Day 6: Assisi B D 

We spend the day in Assisi, the home of St Francis, Italy’s favourite saint. There is a 

guided walk available in the morning from the hermitage above Assisi or you can 

simply enjoy the time exploring the town. The afternoon includes a guided tour of 

the town, including the Roman remains under the still-standing temple of Minerva, 

and the Basilica of San Francesco decorated with frescoes by Giotto. 

Day 7: Orvieto B D 

In the morning travel to Orvieto where there will be free time to visit the weekly 

markets and to explore the town centre with its fascinating array of shops, cafes and 

an award-winning gelateria. The day includes a guided visit to the Duomo, among 

the greatest of all Italy’s cathedrals, containing the work of Luca Signorelli. Cocktails 

and farewell dinner at the accommodation. 

Day 8: Departure B 

You will be transferred to Foligno Station leaving the accommodation at 9am. 

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NOT INCLUDED: 

Porterage 

The program may be altered to accommodate seasonal variations and activities, 

including local festivals. However the essential content of the itinerary will remain 

the same. B L D means that breakfast, lunch and/or dinner will be included that day. 


2314 2732 

Departures 2013: Mar 31, Apr 21, May 5, 19; Jun 9, 23, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 3. 

CODE: IUMBRI 


DEPARTURES: April to October - Sundays 

COMMENCES: Foligno Railway Station at 11.15 am or Foligno hotel on request 

FINISHES: Foligno Railway Station. 

Staying in a country estate near Montefalco in Umbria, with cooking classes in 

private homes, villas, farms, using a local network of families, restaurants and chefs. 

Day 1: Foligno to Montefalco, Wine Tasting (L D) 

Meet at Foligno railway station at 11.15 am. Transfer to your accommodation near 

Montefalco. After lunch we travel up to the medieval town of Montefalco where you 

will be introduced to the food, wine and artisan traditions of the town including a 

wine tasting at a family run enoteca in the town’s delightful piazza. Montefalco reds 

have won prestigious awards for the best red wine in Italy. Dinner is at the 

accommodation every evening. 

Day 2: Markets & Villa Cooking Class 1, Foligno (B L D) 

Today is market day in Montefalco so there is a walk around the town to experience 

the atmosphere. The cooking class is at a local villa jut near the markets. In the 

afternoon we visit Foligno. After dinner we have an introductory talk on the food and 

wine of Umbria. 

Day 3: Montefalco Wine Cellars & Cooking class 2 (B L D) 

The morning is taken up with a cooking class at the accommodation followed by 

lunch. In the afternoon we visit a range of local wine cellars for tastings of 

Montefalco’s award winning Sagrantino wine. The visits may include large producers 

as well as middle sized producers and family run vineyards such as Fongoli or 

Saraceno. 

Day 4: Olive oil tasting, Cooking class 3 (B L D) 

We visit a local oil mill for a tasting of the exquisite Umbrian olive oil and walk 

through their field of olives. The whole of Umbria beneath 600 meters in altitude 

has a climate and geography particularly suited to the cultivation of the olive. We 

travel on to a nearby farmhouse where we explore the ancient estate, its traditions 

and its biological grain farm, cooking lunch by the enormous fireplace in the original 

family kitchen using produce from the fields outside 

Day 5:Truffle Hunt & Spoleto (B L D) 

This morning we travel to a mountain forest where we will accompany a professional 

truffle hunter. We enjoy a simple meal of wine, bruschetta, pasta and truffles in the 

hunter’s home in the mountain village. On the way home there is some free time in 

the town of Spoleto. 

Day 6: Cooking Class 4, Norcia (B L D) 

Cooking class at a local farmhouse based on characteristic regional food. The class 

is followed by lunch. In the afternoon we drive through the Valley of the river Nera to 

the walled roman town of Norcia, the sausage and salami capitol of Italy. We stock 

up on produce to include at dinner this evening back at the accommodation. 

Day 7: Deruta Ceramics, Weaving Perugia (B D) 

Deruta has been a major ceramics centre since medieval times. Here you will be 

shown through a selection of some of the 300 outlets selling plates, bowls and 

anything else that might be made of terracotta. We then travel on to Perugia to a 

workshop of traditional fabric weavers still using ancient hand built wooden looms in 

a beautifully restored gothic church. The afternoon in the town is free for shopping 

or individual sightseeing. 

Day 8: Tour ends 

On the last day of the tour you will be transferred to Foligno Station. 

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NOT INCLUDED: 

Porterage 


2314 2732 

Departures: Apr 14, 28; May 12, 26; Jun 2, 23; Sep 1, Oct 6. 

CODE: ICOOKU 

BOUTIQUE TOURS 29

30 

GOURMET GETAWAY LIVING PUGLIA 


DEPARTURES: from Abruzzo 

Indulge in a personalized gourmet getaway to Abruzzo - the undiscovered gem of 

central Italy. Your stay will include visits to Abruzzese towns and hilltop villages, 

private cooking class, private tastings of fine local olive oils, montepulciano wines 

and local seasonal produce. You will have time to visit a magnificent medieval 

castle, colourful market and be wined and dined in sensational slow food 

restaurants in true Abruzzese style. 

Day 1: Abruzzo – Pescara – Maiella National Park – Pennapiedimonte – Guardiagrele L,D 

We will meet you by 9.00am in Pescara, Abruzzo where you will start your Gourmet 

Getaway to Abruzzo. You will be transferred to your delightful accommodation in the 

Apennines, bordering the Maiella National Park. There will be time to enjoy a rustic 

country lunch and explore the village. Afternoon – a private guided Walking tour of 

the town of Guardiagrele visiting local artisans and shops. We transfer you to a 

superb slow food restaurant where an enchanting 4 course degustation dinner 

awaits. Indulge in a private Wine and Olive Oil Tasting savouring the very best the 

region has to offer with Montepulciano and Trebbiano wines and fine extra virgin 

olive oils. 

Day 2: Maiella National Park. Private cooking class with private musical performance B,L,D 

Our first visit this morning is to meet some wonderful olive oil producers, Giuseppe 

and Maria who run the local olive oil mill. Learn all about the amazing differences 

between extra virgin, virgin and olive oils. Then we head to a local winery and meet 

the winemakers and indulge in tastings of heritage grape varieties. This is followed 

by a visit to a local cheesemaker then lunch prepared by our host Lucia with 

homemade specialities and fresh ingredients from their estate. Later this afternoon 

attend your own private COOKING CLASS with local ladies. Prepare a 4 course 

dinner then be serenaded by Michael Howard, an international tenor. 

Day 3: Truffle Producers – Market day Casoli – Roccascalegna B,L,D 

Learn all about Abruzzo’s prized truffles as over 80% of Italy’s truffles come from 

this region, and enjoy delicious tastings of truffle pastes. With market day in Casoli, 

browse the colourful stalls selling wonderful local produce and fine traditional 

Abruzzese linen or cotton cloth. A leisurely lunch awaits at a nearby country 

restaurant. Explore the medieval castle of Roccascalegna perched on a rocky 

outcrop above the Rio Secco. In the evening visit Luciana and Michael’s village of 

Palombaro where you can enjoy a passeggiata. 

Day 4: Maiella National Park – Apennine Walk – Pescara B 

This morning, after breakfast we will go for a high alpine walk along the shepherds 

tracks in the Maiella National Park. Heading back to Pescara we visit the daily 

colourful indoor markets. See the stall holders selling glorious local produce and not 

to be missed is the wonderful local specialty porchetta - roast pork with rosemary 

and garlic. Free time to enjoy the dolce vita or shop. Transfer to your Pescara hotel 

or train station by 2pm. 

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accommodation in a medieval hilltop village in the Apennines. Unpack only once 

 

dinners/suppers and morning teas 

 

Souvenir apron, all ingredients as well as wines, coffee and liqueurs 

 


2150 2520 

Departures 2013: May 21, Jul 10, Aug 8, Sep 20 

CODE: IABR03 



DEPARTURES: Bari Airport Private Transfer 

FINISHES: Bari Airport at 10.00 am 

Puglia has some of the brightest seas, most diverse art and architecture, most 

mouthwatering peasant cuisine and kindest people in all of Italy. The characteristic 

trullo, rural homes resembling a whitewashed teepee made of small limestone slabs 

stacked without mortar, with a cone surmounted by pagan or religious symbols, are 

scattered among olive groves and huge prickly pear cacti in a huddle in and around 

Alberobello. Locorotondo is a round nest of a village where everything is white 

except for the bright splashes of red flowers that overtake its wrought-iron balconies. 

Ostuni is even more blinding, though a sea breeze caresses you as you hike up and 

down its steep inclines and marvel at the sculpted baroque portals on its 

whitewashed houses. But you haven’t seen Baroque in all its theatrical, indulgent, 

luxuriant excess until you’ve spent a day among the wreaths of fruit and the women 

sculpted on the golden limestone churches and palaces of Lecce. 

Day 1: Arrival Bari Airport and private transfers D 

A private transfer will be arranged from Bari airport to nearby Giovinazzo, a 

delightful small town on the coast just north of Bari. You stay in a delightful hotel, 

once a monastery overlooking the sea. We meet in the hotel foyer at 5pm for an 

introductory talk and aperativi in the town’s delightful piazza followed by a welcome 

dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Giovinazzo. 

Day 2: Trani – Castel del Monte B 

The Romanesque cathedral at Trani seems to rise from the sea. After a visit here 

and then lunch by Trani’s pretty port we drive to Castel del Monte, a Medieval 

masterpieces on the eastern coast. We know the octagonal castle was built by 

Emperor Frederick II, one of the most powerful men in the Middle Ages, in the early 

13th century. But nobody quite knows why. Isolated on a small hill, it lacks both the 

architecture and the location for a military fort, and it’s way too imposing to be a 

pleasure palace. The most evocative hypothesis is that it was an intricate symbol, 

built around the magic intersection of astronomy, mathematics and the Christian 

faith. Overnight Giovinazzo. 

Day 3: Polignano a Mare – Martina Franca B L 

Polignano al Mare is one of Puglia’s most evocative seaside towns. You stay in private 

rooms and apartments, part of a bed and breakfast complex which spreads 

throughout the main part of the small town. All have completely separate entrances 

and private bathrooms, and are furnished in a simple, elegant characteristic style. 

After settling in, and a seafood lunch overlooking the Adriatic sea, we travel to Martina 

Franca, a gracious town with gems of southern Italian Spanish influenced Baroque 

architecture beautifully presented in the labyrinthine streets. Overnight Giovinazzo. 

Day 4: Locorotondo & Alberobello B L 

Today we have only a short drive to the area of the famous Trulli, conical stone 

structures originally built in dry stone which dot the landscape. At Alberobello we 

see a whole town of trulli, after which we go to a wine tasting and then lunch at a 

local “Masseria”. We visit the all-white town of Locorotondo in the afternoon. 

Overnight Giovinazzo. 

Day 5: Lecce B 

Lecce is an historic Baroque city in the heart of the Salento Region of Puglia and is 

often nicknamed The Florence of the South because of its abundant art and culture, 

apparent in its extraordinarily elaborate Spanish Baroque cathedral and ambitious 

public buildings. Overnight Giovinazzo. 

Day 6: Ostuni B D 

In the morning we explore the town of Ostuni, known as the “white fortress”. The 

afternoon is free to enjoy the delights of Polignano. Farewell cocktails & dinner at a 

restaurant in Polignano. Overnight Giovinazzo. 

Day 7: Departure - Bari B 

Transfer to Bari airport where the tour officially ends at around 10am. 

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2573 2991 

Departures 2013: Apr 7, 28; May 12, 26; Jun 2, 30; Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10. 

CODE: ILIVPU 

Or Dates on Request for min 5 pax

INTRODUCTION TO 

FOOD & WINE TOURS 

CIT Holidays are proud to present a range of exclusive Italy Self drive culinary tours 

in conjunction with Slow Food Travel. 

Embodying the Slow Food principles of sustainable, traditionally produced cuisine, 

these independent traveller tours go beyond pizza and pasta to introduce you to a 

range of regional specialties and the people who create them. Each gourmet journey 

is packed with authentic gastronomic experiences. 

Shop with the locals at a fresh food market, sample pecorino at an artisan cheese 

farm, taste world-class wines in a centuries-old cellar or savour handmade sausages 

and freshly baked breads in medieval hilltop towns. Dine in family-run restaurants 

dedicated to preserving the region’s traditional flavours and stay in gorgeous 

character accommodation in the Italian countryside. 

The Slow Food style of tour favours small, independent producers over large-scale 

farms, letting you experience a genuine culinary culture embracing traditional 

techniques, local produce and genuine hospitality. 

CIT’S ITALY SELF-DRIVE GOURMET TOURS 

Pick up your rental car from a central location and follow the recommended itinerary 

to discover all that these regions of Italy have to offer. Tours include: 

 

wine, guided tastings of food and wine of the region, and Avis car rental for tour 

duration as specified. 

New for 2013 are Escorted Slow Food tours to the Loire Valley and to Provence 

in France. 

Tours are operated in conjunction with Slow Food Travel 

PIEDMONT FOOD & WINE TOUR 

SELF DRIVE 

POLLENZO-LA MORRA-CARMAGNOLA-BARBARESCO-CHERASCO- 

MONFORTE D’ALBA-ASTI-NIZZA MONFERRATO-GRINZANE CAVOUR 

Self drive tour with recommended itinerary. 

Escorted tour also available with similar itinerary. 


TOUR FEATURES 

A tour to discover the rich enogastronomical traditions and historical heritage of the 

Piedmont region, an unforgettable experience involving all the senses. Pleasurable 

days spent among rolling hills covered with vineyards, elegant palaces dating back to 

the former Italian Kingdom, ancient cellars, tiny streets and traditional fresh produce 

markets, imposing castles and antique shops, savouring some of the best foods and 

excellent wines that Italy has to offer. 

Day 1: Arrival 

Collect your car from Milan, Turin or another selected location and depart for the 

Albergo dell’Agenzia hotel in Pollenzo, near Bra.Time to settle in. Dinner in the hotel 

restaurant which will be dedicated to the products of the Slow Food Presidia of 

Piedmont and where there will be an introduction to the tour. Overnight stay. (Dinner) 

Day 2: La Morra – Carmagnola 

Morning departure for a tour of the wonderful Barolo vineyards. We suggest a stop 

at the La Morra scenic viewpoint. Visit the Montezemolo wine cellars and taste their 

extraordinary wines accompanied by some of the typical local produce of Langa. 

Departure for Carmagnola and a visit to the Agripiemonte farm where one of the 

Piedmontese breeds is raised: the Carmagnola Grey Rabbit (Slow Food Presidium). 

Overnight stay. (Breakfast, 2 guided tastings of wines and/or products). 

Day 3: Barbaresco – Cherasco – Monforte d’Alba 

Morning departure for Barbaresco to visit the cellars of the Barbaresco Producers, 

historically the most important in the territory. Introduction and tasting of a selection 

of Barbaresco wines. We suggest: Departure to Cherasco to visit the old historical 

centre, free time to wander around the little streets which house the traditional 

workshops which produce the delightful ‘Baci di Cherasco’ (dark chocolates with 

hazelnuts). Afternoon drive to Monforte d’Alba to visit the Giovanni Manzone’s wine 

cellars. Return to hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 2 guided tastings of wines 

and/or products). 

Day 4: Asti – Nizza Monferrato 

Morning departure for Asti and visit the Torronificio Barbero for a tasting of the 

typical chocolate sweets and nougats. We suggest: visit the city of Asti. In the 

afternoon visit city of Nizza Monferrato and have dinner in the restaurant of the 

Enoteca Regionale di Nizza Monferrato: La Signora in Rosso. Overnight. (Breakfast, 

1 tasting of wines and/or products, dinner). 

Day 5: Pollenzo – Grinzane Cavour 

Morning in Pollenzo, stroll through the centre, a visit to the Banca del Vino Slow 

Food (Wine Bank) for a tasting. Afternoon departure for Grinzane Cavour to visit the 

Piedmont Regional Enoteca, situated inside the Grinzane Cavour Castle, taste some 

of the Piedmont DOC and DOCG wines. Overnight. (Breakfast, 2 guided tastings of 

wines and/or products). 

Day 6: Departure 

Departure. (Breakfast). 

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1 Slow Food welcome dinner at the hotel; 1 dinner at “Osterie d’Italia” (Slow 

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HOTEL: 

 

Note: City tax is not included, where applicable clients have to pay directly to the hotel. 


Minimum 2 persons 

Seasons: 

15 Jan to 29 Apr 13 894 841 1086 

24 Jun to 3 Sep 13 

25 Nov to 23 Dec 13 

30 Apr to 23 Jun 13 1084 993 1367 

4 Sep to 24 Nov 13 

CODE: IFDPIE 

Children: one child under 3 years free (sharing the bed with parents) or 3-11 years inclusive 10% 

discount off the twin rate. Single price is optional for third person. 

BOUTIQUE TOURS 31

32 

VENETO FOOD & WINE TOUR SELF DRIVE 

MIRA-VENICE-PADUA-VICENZA-VERONA-PESCHIERA DEL GARDA- 

BARDOLINO-LAKE GARDA-DOLOMITI BELLUNESI-MAROSTICA- 

BASSANO DEL GRAPPA 



TOUR FEATURES 

The tour will cover the heartland of the former Venetian Republic, a region that has 

one of the country’s richest historical, natural, artistic, cultural, and culinary 

heritages. Veneto offers a wealth of sights and flavours to be treasured for a lifetime: 

gondolas that glide along canals, imposing Roman amphitheatres, majestic 

mountain ranges, ancient cathedrals but also lots of characteristic shops, delicious 

foods and excellent wines. 

ITINERARY 

Day 1: Arrival, Mira (Venice) 

Collect your car from Venice or another selected location and depart for your Hotel 

Villa Margherita, Mira. Time to settle in, then enjoy a traditional dinner in Osteria Da 

Conte with some excellent regional produce. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. 

(Dinner). 

Day 2: Venice 

Morning, guided visit of the city: St Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doges Palace 

and Rialto Bridge. Stroll through the little streets and alleyways among the little 

local shops. Lunch at the typical Osteria La Mascareta. Free time in the afternoon. 

Return to the hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch). 

Day 3: Padua – Vicenza 

Departure for Padua: there will be a guided tour to include St Anthony’s church, the 

regional Palace, the oldest medieval building in Italy. We suggest a stop at the 

market held in the Piazza delle Erbe e della Frutta where the season’s fresh produce 

are sold. Lunch will be held at the typical Osteria Il Cancelletto. Before the arriving 

in Verona, we suggest to stop in Vicenza to stroll around the city where Palladio 

lived and worked. After a visit to the Teatro Olimpico, the 14th century Basilica and 

a walk along the Corso Palladio, stop at Il Ceppo, a characteristic little shop bursting 

with cheeses, cold cuts and local specialities. Arrive at the Park Hotel Villa Quaranta 

in Ospedaletto, near Verona, and overnight. (Breakfast, lunch). 

Day 4: Verona 

Departure for Verona. A guided visit to the old centre: the Arena amphitheatre 

(outside), the Ponte di Pietra (“stone bridge”), the Arco di Gavie arch, and the 

Basilicas of San Zeno and San Fermo. Also see the Scaligeri graves, Castel Vecchio 

and Juliet’s famous balcony. For lunch, taste the traditional Veronese dishes at the 

Trattoria Al Pompiere. In the afternoon we suggest: in Verona near San Zeno, visit 

the Pasticceria Zeno Gelati e Cioccolato for an ice cream (with some unique flavours 

like the Valpolicella Marasche or the cream of Recioto wine) and their chocolate 

pralines which are made using Slow Food Presidia produce. Visit Piazza delle Erbe 

and the fruit and vegetables stands there. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. 

(Breakfast, lunch). 

Day 5: Peschiera del Garda – Lake Garda 

In the morning visit an oil mill of the Azienda Ca Rainene and taste the extra virgin 

olive oil. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit the Azienda Zenato, owned by the 

Zenato family, at Peschiera del Garda for a tasting of wine, olive oil and grappa 

produced on the Lugana terrains. This family wine business is founded on the values 

of the human factor, of time, and of tradition, each and all of these linked 

indissolubly with Valpolicella and Lugana, areas full with history. We suggest: after 

the tasting, visit Peschiera del Garda and walk along the lake. Return to the hotel 

and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 2 guided tastings of wines and/or products). 


Day 6: Bardolino – Lake Garda 

In the morning, departure to Bardolino to visit the Winery Costadoro that produce 

quality red, white and sparkling wines, with grapes gathered from their Bardolino 

estate vineyards, and the DOP (Protected Origin Denomination) extra virgin olive oil 

Garda. Visit the winery and taste the wine in the cellar. Traditional lunch in a 

comfortable and familiar ambience at the Ristorante Costadoro, located on the 

beautiful hills that overlook the lake of Garda. Free time to visit Bardolino. We 

suggest: make a nice boat trip on Lake Garda, departing every day from Bardolino. 

Return to the hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or 

products, lunch). 

Day 7: Dolomiti Bellunesi – Marostica – Bassano del Grappa 

Departure for the hills of the Belluno Dolomites to arrive at Bassano del Grappa, at 

the base of Mount Grappa, where the River Brenta flows into the Po. Stroll across 

the Alpine bridge built by Palladio in the 16th century. Lunch will be served at the 

Trattoria del Borgo, which will consist of a simple menu made up of the local 

seasonal produce. This will be followed by a very interesting tour of the Grappa 

Museum in the historical Grapperia Poli where it will be possible to taste some 

grappa and other spirits. Free time. We suggest: visit the delightful city of Marostica, 

the city of Chess, walk around the old town centre and stop at the “La Casa Del 

Parmigiano” grocery store that sells over 200 different types of cheese, olive oils, 

wines and top quality cold cuts. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 

lunch, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or products) 


Departure. (Breakfast) 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

1 Slow Food welcome dinner at “Osterie d’Italia” typical Slow Food restaurants, 5 

lunches at “Osterie d’Italia” typical Slow Food restaurants, 4 guided tastings of 

Slow Food wines and/or Presidia products from the Veneto region 

 

of Verona 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

Any city tax to be paid locally. 

HOTELS: 

 

 



1 Jan 13 to 24 Dec 13 1686 1611 2067 

CODE: IFDVEN 

Children: One child under 3 years free (sharing the bed with parents) or 3-11 years inclusive 10% 

discount off the twin rate. Single price is optional for third person.

UMBRIA FOOD & WINE TOUR 

SELF DRIVE 

SAN MARTINO IN CAMPO-ORVIETO-TODI-ASSISI-BEVAGNA- 

MONTEFALCO-TORGIANO-PERUGIA-LAKE TRASIMENO- 

CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO 




TOUR FEATURES 

A tour to discover Umbria, the so-called “Green Heart of Italy”, a region not only with a 

lush nature but also full of ancient towns with cobblestone streets, stunning cathedrals 

and old fortresses, a place rich of tasty foods and good wines; starting point of the tour 

is Orvieto - whose cathedral is a gothic masterpiece - and Todi, then it follows the tracks 

of St. Francis in Assisi, moves to Perugia with its Etruscan walls, 16th century palaces 

and chocolate factories, touchs the shores of the Trasimeno Lake, and much more. 


Arrival at Rome airport and collect the car. Departure to the hotel Posta dei Donini 

in San Martino in Campo, near Perugia. Welcome dinner of traditional fare and Slow 

Food Presidia products from Umbria at L’Osteria I Birbi in Torgiano. Return to the 

hotel and overnight. 

Day 2: Orvieto – Todi 

Morning visit to Orvieto, situated on top of a rock offering the most splendid of views. 

We suggest: Tour of the city, including the Duomo Gothic Cathedral. Visit to the 

Palazzo del Gusto, head office of the Enoteca Regionale of Umbria where there will be 

a guided tour and a light lunch consisting of a tasting of Umbrian wines accompanied 

by local fare. Before heading off we suggest a short visit to the Adriano pastry shop to 

try Orvieto’s typical cakes and desserts, including chocolates made with chillies and 

saffron. We suggest: An afternoon visit to Todi, a splendid medieval town, where it is 

pleasant to wander around and discover the old monuments and craftshops. Return to 

the hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, light lunch). 

Day 3: Assisi – Bevagna – Montefalco 

We suggest: Morning visit of Assisi, including the Basilica of St Francis. Visit Caseificio 

Broccatelli for a cheese tasting. Continue on to Bevagna, an ancient medieval town that 

has held on to its characteristics. On to Montefalco, another splendid town situated on 

top of a hill, offering spectacular views over the hills. Visit the ancient olive groves 

- 3,000 plants - belonging to the Azienda Romanelli family, to discover the many plant 

varieties and the extra virgin olive oil production techniques, along with a tasting. Return 

to the hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 2 guided tasting of wines and/or products). 

Day 4: Torgiano – Perugia 

Arrival in Torgiano to visit the Azienda Lungarotti and sample their extra virgin olive oil 

and visit the MOO – Olive and Oil Museum. Than drive to Perugia; perched on a hill, it 

is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. A visit to the Perugina 

chocolate museum, famous for its Baci Perugina chocolates. Free time to discover the 

old city. Stop off at the historical Pasticceria Sandri pastry shop. Dinner with the 

dishes of the traditional Umbran cuisine at the Osteria La Lumera. Return to the hotel 

and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or products, dinner). 

Day 5: Lake Trasimeno – Castiglione del Lago 

Entire day given to discover Lake Trasimeno, one of the largest in Italy, to visit some 

of the characteristic towns around the lake. Visit the Azienda Madrevite. Visit the 

cellars and take a pleasurable stroll across the vineyards, then sample olive oil and 

typical products. Time to discover Castiglione del Lago, followed by dinner at the 

Trattoria l’Acquario, where traditional dishes, including the Fagiolina del Lago (Slow 

Food Presidium) will be served. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 

guided tasting of wines and/or products, dinner). 


Departure for your next destination or airport. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

1 Slow Food welcome dinner at “Osterie d’Italia” typical Slow Food restaurants 

2 dinners at “Osterie d’Italia” typical Slow Food restaurants 

1 light lunch at the Enoteca Regionale of Umbria winery 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: Any city tax to be paid locally. 

Options: 

HOTEL: 


Minimum 2 persons 1068 1035 1300 

CODE: IFDUMB 

PUGLIA FOOD & WINE TOUR 

SELF DRIVE 

ALBEROBELLO-GROTTE DI CASTELLANA-MARTINA FRANCA- 

CISTERNINO-OSTUNI-GALLIPOLI-LECCE-TRICASE-OTRANTO- 

CASTRO MARINA 



TOUR FEATURES 

Experience a multitude of emotions in a region of overwhelming beauty, blessed by 

nature and full of history; enjoy the pleasant countryside and imposing castles, 

including noble palaces and ancient cathedrals, olive groves, old stone “Trulli” and 

white baroque buildings, stunning caves and historic Masserie farmhouses. Apulia is 

also a land of flavours and fragrances where bakers, dairymen and farmers turn 

fruits into products that owe their rich flavours and fragrances to their simplicity, and 

a place with a world-famous winemaking tradition as well. 

ITINERARY 

Day 1: Arrival, Martina Franca 

Collect your car from Bari or another selected location and depart for your Hotel 

Masseria Chiancone, near Martina Franca. Time to settle in, then transfer to Martina 

Franca to enjoy a welcome dinner at Ristorante La Tana which will be dedicated to 

the Slow Food Presidia of Apulia. Return to your hotel and overnight stay. (Dinner) 

Day 2: The Murgia: Grotte di Castellana – Alberobello – Martina Franca 

Visit the wonderful Grotte di Castellana situated at a depth of 70 meters, along more 

than 1 mile of road. Lunch in Alberobello. Here will be dedicated to the Murgia cuisine 

and the local produce and wines in the Trattoria La Cantina. After lunch walk around 

the Trulli to visit the little shops and laboratories selling homemade cheeses and Taralli 

and a visit to Martina Franca and an evening stroll around its beautiful historical town 

centre, stopping at the Partenope pastry shop in the Corso Italia to try their renowned 

delights. Return to your hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch). 

Day 3: The Murgia: Cisternino – Ostuni – Gallipoli 

Departure for Cisternino, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Here visit the old 

town centre and stop at the little shops selling Capocollo before having lunch at the 

Taverna della Torre where the delights of Capocollo and some other dishes and wines 

from the Puglia region will be served. Visit the white village of Ostuni. Make a stop at 

the splendid Masseria Ferri to try some of their cheeses, including Caciocavallo, Cacio 

ricotta and Canestrato. Depart for your Hotel Relais Corte Palmieri in Gallipoli. 

Overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or products). 

Day 4: Gallipoli – Lecce 

Morning visit to Gallipoli with its splendid and characteristic historical town centre. A 

visit to an oil mill, Frantoio Ipogeo. Depart for Lecce and lunch at the Osteria degli 

Spiriti downtown. In the afternoon, a guided walking tour of the ancient town, called 

the Baroque Pearl. We suggest to try the breads, pizzas and the famous Pucce 

Leccesi (a traditional bread with olives, tomatoes and other vegetables). Return to 

your hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch). 

Day 5: Depressa (Tricase) – Otranto – Castro Marina 

Morning departure for Depressa (Tricase) to visit the Azienda Castel di Salve: visit 

the vineyards and taste 3 wines. Proceed to Otranto to visit the old city and its 

famous Cathedral. Free time to stroll around the town. In the afternoon visit the 

Grotta di Zinzulusa in Castro Marina. Return to your hotel and overnight stay. 

(Breakfast, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or products). 


Departure. (Breakfast) 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

1 Slow Food welcome dinner at “Osterie d’Italia” typical Slow Food restaurants 

2 3 lunches at “Osterie d’Italia” typical Slow Food restaurants 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: Any city tax to be paid locally. 

HOTELS: 

 

 



15 Mar to 15 Nov 13 1118 1060 1267 

CODE: IFDPUG 



BOUTIQUE TOURS 33

34 

TUSCANY FOOD & WINE TOUR SELF DRIVE 

FLORENCE, SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, 

GREVE IN CHIANTI, MONTEPULCIANO, PIENZA, MONTALCINO 



DURATION: 7 days /6 nights 

TOUR FEATURES 

Explore a region of sprawling vineyards, rolling hills, charming old cities, masterpieces 

of art and gourmandise: visit Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance”, Siena, famous 

for the Palio horse race, the Chianti area, Montepulciano and Montalcino, known all 

over the world for their prestigious wines, San Gimignano with its tall towers; visit 

wineries and cellars, sample excellent wines, rare cold cuts, Pecorino cheese and olive 

oil, shop for delicacies in the many food shops. 

ITINERARY 


Collect your car from Rome, Florence or another selected location and depart for 

your hotel Villa Il Palagio, near Florence. Time to settle in, welcome dinner and 

overnight stay. 

Day 2: Florence 

Morning departure for Florence. Regular visit of Florence. Walk through the historical 

centre of this amazing city and visit the Santa Croce church, known as the 

“Pantheon of Italian Glories”.The visit also takes in the other religious buildings (the 

Baptistry, the Duomo and Giotto’s bell tower). Break at one of Florence’s oldest ice 

 

or shop at the leather market, then traditional dinner at Osteria Tripperia Il 

Magazzino. Overnight. 

Day 3: Siena – San Gimignano 

Morning: visit Siena, see the most amazing architecture including the Museum delle 

Contrade. Sample some delicious traditional desserts like the Panforte in one of the 

most famous pastry shops in town. Free time for shopping. On the way to San 

Gimignano, lunch with some of the traditional local produce such as the Certaldo 

onion (Slow Food Presidium), and the organic extra virgin olive oil from San 

Gimignano at the little family-run farmhouse Il Castagnolino. We suggest, in the 

afternoon, to visit the famous towers in San Gimignano. Overnight. 

Day 4: Panzano in Chianti – Greve in Chianti – San Polo 

Entire day given over to discover the Chianti hills along the Via Chiantigena (an 

ancient road connecting Siena with Florence). Visit the Tenuta Fontodi in Panzano 

in Chianti where you will meet the wine producers, visit the cellars and wine 

tasting. Proceed to Greve in Chianti where we suggest to visit the little town centre. 

Stop at the historical butchery “Faloni”. We suggest lunch at Trattoria Mangiando 

Mangiando. In the afternoon visit Azienda Frantoio Pruneti in San Polo for a lesson 

and an oil tasting. Return to the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast, 2 guided tastings of 

wines and/or products) 


Day 5: Montepulciano – Pienza 

Morning departure for Montepulciano, one of the most characteristic and intact 

medieval cities in Italy. Visit the Enoteca Contucci winery for a free tasting, then 

explore Montepulciano where lunch will be hosted in the old Osteria 

dell’Acquacheta. In the afternoon head for Pienza, famous for its Pecorino cheese. 

Overnight. 

Day 6: Montalcino 

Morning departure for Montalcino, famous for its Brunello, one of the best red wines 

in the world. A visit to the Mastio della Rocca which is home to the Enoteca La 

Fortezza where it will be possible to buy some local products and the exceptional 

honey, a local speciality, and sampling some wine. Free time for shopping. A visit to 

one of leading wine producers in the area for wine tasting and a guided tour of the 

cellars: Azienda Agricola Casanova dei Neri. Return to the hotel and overnight. 


Departure for your next destination or airport. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

1 Slow Food welcome dinner at the hotel 

1 lunch at “Osterie d’Italia” typical Slow Food restaurants 

1 light lunch at Azienda il Castagnolino 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 


HOTEL: 

 



30 Mar to 8 May 13 961 919 1176 

22 Sep to 3 Nov 13 

9 May to 15 Jul 13 1068 1009 1317 

25 Aug to 21 Sep 13 

16 Jul to 24 Aug 13 1151 1085 1444 

CODE: IFDTUS 

Children: one child under 3 years free (sharing the bed with parents) or 3-11 years inclusive 10% 

discount off the twin rate. Single price is optional for third person.

SICILY FOOD & WINE TOUR SELF DRIVE 

PALERMO-ERICE-MARSALA-AGRIGENTO-RAGUSA-MODICA- 

SIRACUSA-TAORMINA-MADONIE PARK-POLIZZI GENEROSA 




TOUR FEATURES 

Sicily, the biggest island in the Mediterranean, is a melting pot of cultures, where 

Greek and Arab influences can be found in the architecture, in the ancient ruins 

from different civilizations and in the unique cuisine; a land where the earth spills 

fire from ancient volcanoes and the sun warms the emerald waters of the 

Mediterranean sea; a region of archaelogical wonders, marvellous baroque towns 

and rich, ancient traditions. But Sicily is not only a place of extraordinary 

monuments, enchantingly beautiful scenery and beautiful towns, it is also a land 

that offers an incredible variety of excellent vintages, ancient cellars and vineyards, 

typical dishes and traditional foods rediscovered in their original style. 


Collect your car from Palermo, Catania or another selected location and depart for 

your hotel Baglio Conca d’Oro in Borgo Molara, near Palermo. Time to settle in, and 

welcome dinner dedicated to the products of the Slow Food Presidia of Sicily, hosted 

by the Il Maestro del Brodo. Overnight stay. (Dinner). 

Day 2: Marsala – Erice 

Departure for Marsala, the city renowned for its production of the wine of the same 

name. Visit Rallo winery a splendid structure from the nineteenth century in 

Marsala, for tasting the wines. For an experience that will change your concept of 

wine tourism. Free time to stroll through the centre of the old town. Lunch at 

Trattoria Il Gallo e I’innamorata. We suggest you proceed to Erice, a magnificent 

medieval city in a spectacular setting. Walk through the streets of the centre of town 

and visit the Pasticceria Mria Grammatico, an old pastry shop that offers recipes 

from the Antico Convento. Try some of the typical local delights such as almond 

pastries, Cannoli, Zibbibo (local wine) and the famous “brutti ma buoni” (“ugly but 

tasty”) biscuits. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 guided tasting 

of wines and/or products, lunch). 

Day 3: Agrigento 

Departure for Agrigento for visit of the old city. Lunch at the typical Trattoria Terra in 

the downtown. In the afternoon a guided tour of the amazing Valley of the Temples, 

testament to the ancient Greek civilisation in Sicily. Departure for the hotel near 

Siracusa and overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch). 

Day 4: Ragusa – Modica – Siracusa 

Depart for Ragusa, a city built in a region that has been declared a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site in recognition of its Sicilian style baroque architecture. The city is 

divided into two parts: the old city (called Ibla) and the new city. Having admired 

the wonderful architecture of Ibla proceed to Modica, the ancient capital of the 

country which once again is full of amazing examples of architecture. Sample some 

of the typical dishes accompanied by local wines at the Trattoria La Rusticana. 

Before returning to Siracusa, we suggest a stop at the old pastry shop, the Antica 

Pasticceria Bonajuto, famous for its chocolate. Depart for Siracusa and have a 

dinner in the historical town centre of Ortigia of some traditional dishes and local 

wines at the Taberna Sveva. Overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner). 

Day 5: Siracusa – Mount Etna – Taormina 

We suggest a tour of the city, visit the archaeological park and walk around the 

heart of the old city – Ortigia. Depart for Taormina, stopping on route to visit the 

Azienda del San Michele of the Baron Emanuele Scammacca del Murgo, where the 

prestigious wines are produced, a real find in terms of wines from Etna. There will 

be a tasting accompanied by local produce. Spend the night in Taormina. 

(Breakfast, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or products). 

Day 6: Madonie Park – Polizzi Generosa 

Departure for Polizzi Generosa, a small medieval town with an extraordinary 

collection of Norman artefacts, located in the Madonie Park. Lunch based on the 

local Madonie cuisine at Agriturismo La Manna. After lunch visit the Farm and hear 

the extraordinary story of how the ancient pastries and desserts were prepared with 

the Manna (Slow Food Presidium), accompanied by some samples. We suggest: a 

visit to the Museo Ambientalistico Madonita (Environmental Museum). Transfer to 

the hotel near Palermo and overnight. (Breakfast, lunch). 

Day 7: Palermo 

We suggest: in the morning visit the famous old Vacciria Market, in the ancient heart 

of this thriving city. Lunch enjoying the main traditional local recipes at the Trattoria 

Piccolo Napoli. Free time to stroll around the streets in the centre of the city. We 

suggest: to try the pastries at the Pasticceria Scimone, one of the oldest in the city 

that sells the famous cannoli, baba and lots more, and a visit to the Bottega dei 

Sapori and the Saperi della Legalita di Libera shop that sells the produce cultivated 

on lands confiscated from the Mafia, such as legumes, preserves and wines. Return 

to the hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch). 


Departure for your next destination. (Breakfast). 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

 

 

4 lunches and 1 dinner at “Osterie d’Italia typical Slow Food restaurants 

1 lunch at Agriturismo La Manna 

 

 

 

 

HOTELS: 

 

 

 

Note: City taxes not included, where applicable, clients have to pay directly to hotel 



Seasons: 

1-23 Mar 13; 1-30 Nov 13 1435 1335 1751 

24 Mar to 31 Oct 13 1552 1452 1868 

CODE: IFDSIC 



BOUTIQUE TOURS 35

36 

LOIRE VALLEY FOOD & WINE TOUR 

PARIS-TOURS-MONTLUIS SUR LOIRE-CHENONCEAU-BOURRE’- 

SEPMES VILLAGE-LARCAY VILLAGE-CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE-VALAIS- 

AMBROISE-CANDES-SAINT MARTIN-CHANCAY-AZAY LES RIDEAU 

Escorted regular tour 


TOUR FEATURES 

A tour to discover the Loire Valley - cradle of the French language - and its castles 

which mark the different eras, from the Middle Ages to the Classicism and the 

Renaissance. The Loire is also called “the Garden of France” for the richness and 

quality of its fruits and vegetables, goat cheese and wines of the region that are very 

well known. Following the course of the royal river, we will take you through a 

gastronomic journey in which Castles, Gardens and Landscapes will enable us to 

better appreciate the local flavour. 

ITINERARY 

Day 1: Arrival, Paris 

Arrival at Paris airport and transfer to your hotel on your own. Time to settle in, meet 

tour escort and welcome dinner. During the evening there will be an introduction to the 

tour and the Slow Food philosophy and the activities carried out by the Association 

and the Terra Madre Foundation. Back to the hotel and overnight stay. (Dinner). 

Day 2: Paris, Tours 

Morning given to discover Paris with a panoramic guided tour. Late in the afternoon 

transfer to your hotel in Tours, time to settle, free time and overnight stay. (Breakfast). 

Day 3: Montluis-su-Loire – Chenonceau – Bourre – Tours 

Following the River Loire course we arrive in Montluis-sur-Loire. Visit Domaine Les 

Loges de la Folie Vineyard and have cheese and wine tasting. Valerye Mordelet will 

guide you throughout the different stages of her job as a wine grower, from the 

vineyard to the cellar, from the grape to the glass, guided by the changing seasons. 

Proceed to Chenonceau and visit Château de Chenonceau. Property of the Crown, 

then royal residence, Chenonceau Castle is an exceptional site not only because of 

its original design, the richness of its collections, its furniture and its decorations, 

but also because of its destiny, since it was loved, administrated and protected by 

 

Roches”. It is the only example in the world of the complete production of different 

varieties of mushroom at 50 meters underground. The farm covers 120 kilometers 

of galleries on seven levels. The old-fashioned cultivation methods, in a natural 

atmosphere of 13°C, produce a mushroom unrivalled in terms of flavor, with a 

guaranteed vitamin content. Transfer back to Tours. Overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 

guided tastings of wines and/or products). 

Day 4: Sepmes Village – Larcay Village – Tours 

Morning departure to Sepmes Village and visit “Cabri au Lait” farm and taste their 

excellent cheese and other typical products. After a short walk along the river, arrive 

at Larçay Village for a cooking lesson at Les Chandelles Gourmandes restaurant 

where traditional dishes of the Loire will be served for dinner. Back to Tours and 

overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or products, 1 cooking 

lesson, dinner). 

Day 5: Chaumont-sur-Loire – Valais – Amboise – Tours 

Morning departure to Chaumont-sur-Loire. Visit the Château de Chaumont, which 

dominates the Loire Valley, a UNESCO world heritage site, illustrates both the 

defensive architecture of its period and the architecture related to pleasurable 

pursuits of the Renaissance. Everything here is an invitation to immerse yourself in 

art and artistry. Wander the pathways taking you across the grounds in discovery of 

the many contemporary works of art that adorn them, each one as unexpected and 

bewitching as the next. Proceed to Valais and lunch at L’Herbe Rouge Bistro. In the 

afternoon visit Amboise and the ancient oil mill. Back to Tours and overnight stay. 

(Breakfast, lunch). 

Day 6: Candes-Saint Martin-Tours 

Morning departure to Candes-Saint Martin to board an Amarante to spend a unique 

moment on a traditional Loire River boat. Enjoy a boat tour that gives you the 

opportunity to get to know the Loire River’s unique natural environment. Lunch on 

board. In the afternoon we will discover red wines of the region guided by Nicolas 

Reau, vigneron (winemaker) of Clos de Treille. Back to Tours and overnight stay. 

(Breakfast, lunch, 1 guided tastings of wines and/or products). 

Day 7: Chancay – Azay-le-Rideau – Tours 

Morning departure to Château di Valmer. With its Italian-style terraces, the Castle 

offers a great view over Touraine. The botanist Alix de St Venant organizes events all 

year round to share her passion for gardens and help you discover 900 species 

every season. Proceed to Azay-le-Rideau to visit the maisons troglodytes des 

Goupillieres : discover the life of the peasant cave-dwellers who came to live in this 

valley early in the Middle-Ages. Situated on an exceptional landscape of 2 hectares, 

this unique site is for your enjoyment. Back to Tours and overnight stay. (Breakfast) 

Day 8: Paris 

Morning departure to Paris. Check in at your hotel and free time. Farewell dinner in 

a typical restaurant and overnight. (Breakfast, dinner). 



Breakfast at the hotel, check out and end of services. (Breakfast). 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

1 welcome dinner, 2 lunches (one on board of “Amarante”) 1 dinner after the 

cooking lesson, 1 farewell dinner 

 

 

Chaumont, Maison troglodyte 

 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 


HOTELS: 

 

 

Departures 2013: 30 Jun, 4 Aug, 6 Oct, 3 Nov. 


30 Jun 13 to 8 Jul 13 3302 3202 4237 

6 Oct 13 to 14 Oct 13 

4 Aug 13 to 12 Aug 13 3232 3132 4100 

3 Nov 13 to 11 Nov 13 

CODE: FSFLOI 

Children: One child under 3 years free ( sharing the bed with parents) or 3-11 years inclusive 10% 

discount off the twin rate.

PROVENCE AND MARSEILLE FOOD & WINE TOUR 

NICE-BANDOL-AIX EN PROVENCE-MARSEILLE-CASSIS-ARLES- 

AVIGNON-LUBERON 

Escorted regular tour 


TOUR FEATURES 

A tour of Provence discovering a great variety of landscapes, Marseille, which offers 

the liveliness of a big town, the magic of Luberon’s villages, places full of history 

such as Aix-en Provence, Avignon and Arles, the wilderness of the Camargue and 

the unique areas of Calanques. 

ITINERARY 

Day 1: Arrival - Nice 

Arrival at Nice airport and transfer to your hotel in Nice on your own. Time to settle 

in, meet tour escort and welcome dinner. During the evening there will be an 

introduction to the tour and the Slow Food philosophy and the activities carried out 

by the Association and the Terra Madre Foundation. Back to the hotel and overnight 

stay. (Dinner). 

Day 2: Bandol – Cuges Les Pins 

Morning departure for Cuges Les Pins where we will meet Luc Falcot one of the last 

producers of Brousse de Rove. Proceed to Bandol area, between the Côte d’Azur 

and the Calanques of Cassis, where mass tourism has not altered the lifestyle and 

 

wines aged 18 months before bottling. Transfer to your hotel in Saint Cyr Sur Mer. 

Check in and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 2 guided tastings of wines and/or products). 

Day 3: Sanary-sur-Mer – Aix-en-Provence 

Morning departure for Sanary-sur-Mer. Walk over the harbour and meet with the 

fishermen, the Terra Madre food communities. We will talk about their work and the 

traditional techniques of fishing and they will prepare bouillabaisse, the most famous 

Mediterranean fish soup. In the afternoon departure to Aix-en-Provence to discover 

its history and architecture. Visit to a producer of “Calissons”. Transfer back to your 

hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or products). 

Day 4: Marseille – Cassis 

Morning departure to Marseille for a guided visit of the city and the Farmers Market 

of Cours Julien. Lesson on spices managed by the Conservatory of cuisines of the 

Mediterranean followed by a light lunch. In the afternoon, proceed to Cassis for a 

visit. Transfer back to your hotel and overnight stay. (Breakfast, light lunch). 

Day 5: Saint Remy de Provence – Arles – Avignon 

Morning departure to Saint Remy de Provence for a goat cheese and olive oil tasting. 

Head for Arles, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided visit of the city which has 

more than 2500 years of history. Remarkable monuments were built during 

Antiquity at the Roman time, like the Ancient Theatre, the Amphitheatre, the 

Alyscamps or the Roman Circus. Transfer to your hotel in Avignon area. Check in 

and overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 guided tasting of wines and/or products). 

Day 6: Avignon – Chatenauf du Pape 

Morning guided tour of Avignon which is a beautifully preserved medieval town 

surrounded by the original fortified city walls. The historical central part of the city, 

including the Palace of the Popes, the Saint-Benezet bridge, and the fortification 

walls that surround the city, is now a protected UNESCO heritage site. In the 

afternoon transfer to Châtenauf du Pape for a wine tasting. Back to Avignon. 

Overnight stay. (Breakfast, 1 guided tastings of wines and/or products). 

Day 7: The Luberon 

Entire day given to discover Luberon area. Stop in Saint-Didier to visit a producer of 

Provençal nougat and have a tasting of local products like the einkorn of Haute 

Provence and Banon goat cheese. Head for Roussillon villages. Discover the 

presence of the ochre sands by following the Ochre Trail – the “Sentiers des Ocres” 

– a path through the ochre lands which has been laid out and marked. The trail 

takes you amidst the earth pillars and hills carved out by water, wind and the hand 

of man. Proceed to Cucuron for a cooking lesson followed by a dinner at La Petite 

Maison de Cucuron. Transfer back to your hotel and overnight. (Breakfast, 1 guided 

tasting of wines and/or products, 1 cooking lesson, dinner). 


Early morning collective transfer to Marseille airport (1st drop off), proceed to Nice 

airport (2nd drop off) and finally arrive to Nice railway station (last drop off). (Breakfast). 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

1 welcome dinner, 1 lunch, 1 dinner after the cooking lesson 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 


HOTELS: 

 

 

 

Mercure Citè 

 

Departures 2013: 12 May, 9 Jun, 13 Oct, 10 Nov. 


12 May 13 to 19 May 13 2881 2819 3882 

9 Jun 13 to 16 Jun 13 

13 Oct 13 to 20 Oct 13 2668 2612 3552 

10 Nov 13 to 17 Nov 13 2581 2543 3307 

CODE: FSFPRO 


discount off the twin rate. 

BOUTIQUE TOURS 37

38 

CRUISE OF SOUTH ITALY & MALTA 

On board the 36 Mega Yacht Variety Voyager 


DEPARTURES: Salerno to Salerno. Sunday sailing. Selected departure dates. 

Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private 

yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the Treasures of 

South Italy, Sicily and Malta. We will navigate around Sicily and explore Taormina, 

Siracusa, Agrigento and Cephalu. And stop in the islands of Capri, Malta and Lipari 

all so different but equally amazing. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a 

hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to 

amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you. The 68 meter/36 cabin 

Voyager was launched in 2012. This sleek high-tech looking yacht complies with the 

most stringent SOLAS safety regulations 

Day 1 Sunday: Salerno, Capri, Italy 

Embarkation at 4 pm, sailing to Capri, arriving at 5.30 pm. Overnight at sea to Sicily. 

Day 2 Monday: Lipari, Aeolian Island 

Overnight at anchor Taormina. 

Day 3 Tuesday: Taormina 

Overnight sailing to Siracusa. 

Day 4 Wednesday: Siracusa 

Overnight sailing to Malta. 

Day 5 Thursday: Malta 

Day 6 Friday: Licata / Agrigento 

Day 7 Saturday: Cefalu’ 

Day 8 Sunday: Salerno 

Arrival in Salerno at 9 am - Disembarkation between 9 and 10 am. 

INCLUSIONS: 

 

 

Cocktail, and Captain’s Dinner 

 

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: 

 

 

 

 

 

THE CABINS 

The 68m Variety Voyager accomodates up to 72 guests in 36 cabins. 28 cabins are 

located at the Marina and Main Decks and 8 staterooms at the Horizons Deck. 

Cabins and staterooms sizes range from 16 to 20 m2 /170 to 216 sq.ft. Cabins at 

the Marina deck feature two oversized portholes and cabins at the Main and 

Horizons deck feauture large windows. All cabins have individually controlled A/C 

and ventilation, minibars, flat screen TV’s, DVD players and all the amenities of a 

luxury ship. Bathrooms are finished with warm marble and Corian materials. 

SAILING DATES & RATES 

Salerno to Salerno Sunday sailings 

Dates 2013: 9, 16, 23 Jun; 22, 29 Sep; 6, 13, 20 Oct 

CABIN CATEGORIES PRICE PER PERSON TWIN SHARE 

Cat C Lower Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins 2688 

Cat B Lower Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins 3250 

Cat A Main Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins 3875 

Cat P Upper Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins 4375 

Owner’s Suite Upper Deck – Twin or Double bedded Cabins 5375 

Reduction for 3rd person in Cat B 30% 

Single Supplement 50% 

Port charges €270 

CODE: ICRU20-24 


Capri 

Agrigento 

Cefalu 

Malta 

Salerno 

Lipari 

Taormina 

Catania 

Siracusa 

CRUISE OF THE 

ROMANTIC RIVIERAS 

NICE- ST TROPEZ-LIE ROUSEE,-CORSICA ISLAND (FRANCE)-ELBA 

ISLAND-PORTOVENERE-PORTOFINO (ITALY)-MONTE CARLO-NICE 


DEPARTURES: Nice to Nice, Sunday sailing. Dates 2013: 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul, 

4, 11 Aug. 

Same price as the Cruise of South Italy & Malta.

ITALO 

Italy has just welcomed its first private high speed rail operator: Nuovo Trasporto 

Viaggiatori, also known as NTV. 

NTV offers services on the main domestic routes under the name of Italo featuring 

modern trains and high standards of service. NTV was founded by four successful 

entrepreneurs of the Italian luxury Industry. 

Italo connects at 12 main stations in 9 Italian cities: 

Cities (in English) Stations (in Italian) 

Turin Torino Porta Susa 

Milan Milano Porta Garibaldi 

Milano Rogoredo 

Bologna Bologna Centrale 

Florence Firenze Santa Maria Novella 

Rome Roma Ostiense 

Roma Tiburtina 

Salerno Salerno Centrale 

Padua Padova Centrale 

Venice Venezia St Lucia 

Venezia Mestre 

Italo has been designed to offer ultimate comfort and high-end-on-board services to 

all travellers, with: 

 

 

 

Italo trains have 11 carriages, offering 3 ambiences, to suit every traveller’s needs: 

Smart, Prima and Club. “Prima Relax” and “Smart Cinema” (respectively a quiet car 

and a car equipped with 19 inch HD screens) will be introduced in 2013. 

SMART 

The most economical way to travel with Italo: 

 

 

 

PRIMA 

A cosy and elegant way to travel, with all the extras that make the difference: 

 

 

 

 

CLUB 

An exclusive ambience, for the most demanding travellers looking for ultimate 

comfort, privacy and technology: 

 

 

 

Prices start from 10 Euro on Naples-Salerno and from 45 Euros on Rome-Milan 

routes. The ranges of fares consists of Full Fare Adult, Full Fare Child and Book 

Early fares. No Passholder fares. Group fares are available from 10 passengers. 

Example of Travel times: 

Milan-Turin 0hrs 44 minutes 

Rome-Naples 1 hour 8 minutes 

Florence-Venice 2hrs 8 mins 

Milan-Rome 2hrs 40 

Fares: the following are some examples of train fares as at December 2012: 

2nd Class Smart 

Early booking 

2nd Class Smart 

Full fare 

1st Class Prima 

Early booking 

1st Class Prima 

Full fare 

Milan-Turin Naples-Rome Florence-Venice Milan-Rome 

20 26 27 58 

40 56 61 113 

27 45 44 71 

59 76 84 152 

RAIL 39

40 

DO IT YOURSELF TRAIN PACKAGES WITH ITALO 

Experience the thrill of high speed train travel and the comfort of first or second 

class while relaxing and watching the scenery go by. The adventure is all yours when 

you choose to travel by rail in Italy. 

The following CIT packaged ITALO train trips are based on either 1st class train fares 

 

available on early bookings. All hotel prices are based on High Season (excluding 

Fair periods), for twin share only. A supplement applies for Single accommodation. 

MILAN TO TURIN – 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 

Experience the wonder of Milan city with its spectacular Duomo and shopping 

options and discover Turin, originally the first capital of Italy, famous for its 

architecture with great examples of Baroque, Rococo and neo classical; 

headquarters for the design of Fiat, Lancia and Romeo and is also home of the 

“Shroud of Turin”....only 44 minutes away by train. 

Day 1: 

centrally located for 2 nights accommodation. 

Day 2: Day in Milan shopping or sightseeing. 

Day 3: Transfer to Milan train station for Italo train to Turin 1st Class travel. Spend 2 

nights staying at NH Jolly Ambasciatori hotel. 

Day 4: Hop on/ hop off tour of Turin city 

Day 5: Return to Milan by Italo train 

Price: Per person twinshare: $575 

MILAN TO ROME – 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 

Don’t miss Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” in Milan, relax on the 2 hour, 40 minute 

rail journey to Rome and discover the treasures of the Vatican and the Eternal City. 

Day 1: 

centrally located, for 2 nights. 

Day 2: Milan City tour with Last Supper 

Day 3: Transfer to train station for Italo train to Rome. 1st Class travel. Spend the 

next 2 nights staying at Domus Australia (classic room), centrally located in Rome. 

Day 4: Vatican tour 


Option: 

ROME TO NAPLES – 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS 

The bustle of Naples and the beauty of the Amalfi Coast are not to be missed – and 

best enjoyed without the stress of driving! 

Day 5: Italo train to Naples, 1st Class travel. Spend the next 2 nights at Suite 

 

Day 6: Day tour to Amalfi 

Day 7: Italo train back to Rome, 1st Class travel. 


FLORENCE TO VENICE – 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 

Discover Renaissance Florence, journey by rail through Italian countryside to 

romantic Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. 

Day 1: 

accommodation, centrally located, for 2 nights. 

Day 2: City tour - Welcome to Florence 

Day 3: Italo train to Venice, 1st Class travel. Spend next 2 nights at the Carnival 

Palace Hotel (Superior room). 

Day 4: Enjoy a walking tour of Venice. 


Option: 

ROME TO FLORENCE – 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS* 

Day 1: Arrive in Rome, spend 2 nights at the Residenza di Ripetta (Executive room), 

near Piazza del Popolo. 

Day 2: Explore Rome at leisure 

Day 3: Italo train to Florence, 1st Class travel. 

 


RAIL 

FRANCE 

MILAN TO ROME – 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 

Day 1: 

Day 2: Milan hop on hop off city tour 

Day 3: Transfer to train station for Italo train to Rome, 2nd Class travel. Two nights 

 

Day 4: Imperial Rome tour 


ROME TO NAPLES – 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 

Day 1: 

Day 2: Eternal Rome tour 

Day 3: Italo train to Naples, 2nd Class travel. Two nights accommodation at Hotel 

 

Day 4: Day tour to Amalfi 


Turin 

Milan 

Bologna 

Day 5: Italo train to Rome, 2nd Class travel 


Padova 

Florence 

Venice 

SLOVENIA 

Naples 

Salerno 

CROATIA 

HUNGARY 

BOSNIA

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

GENERAL INFORMATION & BOOKING CONDITIONS 

HOW TO BOOK 

A non refundable deposit of $110 per person made through your local Travel Agent or 

Kernot International Travel will secure space on the tours and arrangements required. 

Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure from Australia unless otherwise specified. 

All rates shown are per person, in $A, unless otherwise specified. 

Late bookings: bookings made 14-0 days prior to check-in full payment is required in 

advance prior to a request being processed. 

CANCELLATION 

All cancellations or amendments must be made in Australia through CIT Holidays. No 

responsibility can be taken for any cancellations made direct to our Operators by the client 

or direct by the client’s travel consultant regardless of whether written proof is given. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOUTIQUE TOURS/SELF-DRIVE/CRUISES 

Deposit - A deposit of $500 to $1,000 per person is required to secure a reservation for 

these tours. Full balance is payable 8 weeks prior except Cruises which is 60 days prior to 

departure from Australia. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cruises 

 

 

 

Tour Operator reserves the right to cancel any departure date due to lack of numbers. 

ITALO TRAIN 

 

 

date. Thereafter, no refund allowed. 

 

 

any Italo ticket Vending Machine. 

 

refund will be possibile. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

AMENDMENTS 

May we suggest that you plan your requirements carefully, and avoid changes to your 

itinerary once lodged with your Travel Agent, Airline or Kernot International Travel. Such 

amendments would involve additional charges, namely cancellation and handling fees 

wherever applicable. For each amendment or cancellation a fee of $30 will be charged. 

These rates are the minimum charges as they may be also affected by cancellation fees. 

See “Cancellation” clause. 

CLAIMS OR REFUNDS 

No claims or refunds will be considered unless submitted in writing and received by 

Kernot International Travel within 6 months of date of issue of voucher/s. In order to 

facilitate the investigation of claims it is advisable to bring the matter to the attention of 

the tour operator and/or the property before departing Europe. No refund will be made for 

any unused service or portion thereof and for any reason, once the client has departed 

from Australia, unless otherwise specified i.e. rail tickets. 

NOT INCLUDED IN COSTS OF TOURS OR SERVICES 

Cost of passports, and visas where required, items not specified as being included, airport 

taxes where applicable, laundry, telephone calls, food not included on regular menus and 

any other item of a personal nature. Transportation to and from Australia. 

PRICES 

All prices quoted in this brochure are based on current exchange rates and accordingly are 

subject to change without notice. 

AIRFARES 

To and from Australia are not included in the cost of any holiday package shown. 

ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING 

Bookings are accepted subject to the services or accommodation applied for being available. 

Kernot International Travel and/or its agents reserve the right, without notice, to modify, 

cancel or withdraw any or the arrangements and in this event the full amounts paid will be 

returned to the customer, and upon rendering the same, all liability of Kernot International 

Travel and/or its agents in respect thereof shall cease. Kernot International Travel and/or its 

agents reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any party 

at any time. Bookings with Carriers are also subject to the Carriers’ terms and conditions as 

printed or referred to in their tickets and/or timetables and/or regulations. 

TOURS/EXCURSIONS/SIGHTSEEING 

These are provided by motorcoach (regular services) and include the services of a tour 

escort when indicated and/or local tourist guides whenever necessary. Both the tour 

escort and the local guides will conduct the tours in more than one language. 

The tour company reserves the right to make changes to the itineraries in this brochure 

without notice, if any of the places to be visited should not be open or owing to rules or 

prescriptions concerning motorcoach transit. Visitors in shorts and uncovered shoulders 

are not admitted into churches. 

DELIVERY OF TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 

For Italy and most European cities travel documents are given directly to you in Australia. 

However, some countries do exchange documents on arrival or check-in. 

PASSPORTS & VISAS 

It is your responsibility to arrange all necessary passports and visas. European countries 

vary in their requirements. Your travel agent, airline carrier or Kernot International Travel 

will be happy to advise you on this important point. Passengers on all tours will require a 

valid passport, an international health certificate and consular visa for some countries. 

Please make sure that these are in order before travelling. 

INSURANCE 

It is advisable for everyone under-taking these tours and services to insure themselves 

against medical expenses, personal accident, loss of deposit and cancellation fees, and 

also their baggage against damage, loss, theft, etc. Your travel agent, airline carrier or 

Kernot International Travel will gladly advise you on an inexpensive insurance scheme. 

RESPONSIBILITY 

Your travel agent, airline carrier or Kernot International Travel do not by virtue of its 

endorsement of this brochure represent itself either as contracting with any purchaser of a 

holiday from Kernot International Travel Pty Ltd or as having any other legal relationship with 

any purchaser aside from the liability as may be incurred as the carrier. Kernot International 

Travel Pty Ltd and/or its associated Companies or Agents give notice that they act as Booking 

Agents only for the persons or companies providing or offering the means of travel, 

conveyance, transport, accommodation or other services and all receipts, tickets, vouchers, 

coupons or exchange orders are issued subject to the terms and conditions under which 

transportation and other services are provided. Kernot International Travel Pty Ltd shall not be 

liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity that may be caused to person 

or property however caused or arising, during any tour under its management, sponsorship, 

procurement or otherwise, notwithstanding that the Company’s principal may be a foreign 

Company, corporation or person. So far as the Company shall not be acting as such Booking 

Agent it shall be deemed to be acting as Agent for the person making the booking. 

It is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure that they are in possession of the proper 

travel documents and that they are in compliance with the current government and 

transportation companies’ regulations. The right is reserved to modify the itinerary in any 

way considered necessary or desirable or to change any reservation, and/or means of 

conveyance, without notice and for any reason whatsoever and without allowance or 

refund but the extra cost, if any, resulting therefrom must be paid by the passenger. 

The right is also reserved to cancel or withdraw any tour, or any booking made for a passenger, 

or to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour for any reason whatsoever. No 

refunds can be made in respect of accommodation and meals not utilised and under no 

circumstances can refunds be made for tours and sightseeing excursions not undertaken. The 

transportation companies or firms shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any detention, 

delay, loss, damage, sickness or injury however and by whomsoever caused and of whatever 

kind occurring of or to the passenger at any time when the passenger is not on board a carrier or 

conveyance used or operated by the transportation companies or firms. Passage contracts in use 

by the transportation companies or firms concerned shall constitute the sole contract between 

the transportation companies or firms and the purchaser of these tours and/or passengers. All 

fares are subject to change without notice. The issuance and acceptance of receipts, tickets, 

vouchers, coupons or exchange orders shall be deemed consent to the above conditions. 

VALIDITY 

Products in this brochure are valid from 01 November 2012 to 31 October 2013, unless superseded or otherwise indicated. 

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