Gourmet Tour of Italy

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1 Gourmet Tour of Italy Departing Perth 1 October 2013 With Vince Garreffa & Graham Mabury

2 Gourmet Tour of Italy - 20 days/19 nights Departing 1 October 2013 only With Vince Garreffa & Graham Mabury For 24 years you have heard them on 6PR Nightline. Now you have the chance to be part of their "La Famiglia"! Vince Garreffa - "The Prince of Flesh" & Graham Mabury will be your hosts on this exciting tastes of Italy Tour. They will entertain you with their frivolity and excite your taste buds with unique local seasonal food and wine. So if you love travel, food and wine, fun and laughter, meeting new friends and being part of an Italian family experience, let Vince, Graham and their wives show you an Italian adventure like no other Andiamo a Italia! Tour Highlights Special walking tour of Florence by WA personality Deborah Kennedy. Lunch cooked and served in Florence by Vince A visit to Vinces home town with dinner at his family s pizzeria. Wine tasting in Chianti, including a visit to the restaurant run by the family of Lorenza de Medici. Meals at renowned gourmet restaurants of Italy, including the famous Bistecca Florentina Fully escorted throughout Luxury 4 star accommodation in Tuscany, Sorrento, Scilla, Taormina and Palermo Entrance fees where applicable Private coach transportation. Itinerary Fly Emirates to Italy - Depart Perth: 1 Oct 22:30 (via Dubai) Arrive Rome Fiumicino: 2 Oct 13:15 DAY 1 (2 Oct ) Rome to Tuscany (D) - Arrive Rome and transfer to Tuscany. - Staying at Villa il Poggiale Dimora Storice in Val Pesa, Tuscany. - Welcome - meet and greet dinner at hotel DAY 2 (3 Oct) Tuscany (B,D) - Breakfast & morning at leisure. - Greve in Chianti to visit Antica Macelleria Falorni - tasting of small Italian goods - Panzano to meet Dario Cecchini the famous Tuscan butcher. - Visit Accademia del Buon Gusto, Chianti for a tasting of regional wines.

3 - Visit Dario s restaurant MacDarios for an evening meal of the famous Bistecca Florentina DAY 3 (4 Oct ) Florence (B,L) - Breakfast & Florence for the day. - Guided tour by Deborah Kennedy (WA TV news reader & radio personality) of Florence Walks visit main sites and San Lorenzo Markets. - Lunch cooked and served in Florence by Vince.. DAY 4 (5 Oct) Lucca ( B,L) - Visit Lucca explore the old fortified city - Lunch at Ristorante Al Palazzo in Lucca DAY 5 (6 Oct) Siena (B) - Visit Siena, explore the city full day DAY 6 (7 Oct ) Tuscany (B,D) - Breakfast & morning at leisure - Visit towns of Radda, Chianti and Chianti Gaiole - Wine tasting and dinner at Badia a Coltibuono in Chianti Gaiole - run by the family of Lorenza de Medici, author of many cookbooks and known worldwide for her food and family history. DAY 7 (8 Oct) Sorrento (B,L) - Depart for Sorrento stop at Subiaco for lunch at Il Cantuccio - Optional visit to the monastery of St Benedict. DAY 8 (9 Oct) Capri (B,L) - Explore the island of Capri. Lunch at Ristorante Da Tonino, Capri. DAY 9 (10 Oct ) Pompei & Sorrento (B,D) - Optional free day or visit to Pompei - Dinner in Sorrento at Meating Sorrento DAY 10 (11 Oct ) Positano (B,D) - Morning at Leisure - Afternoon visit Positano - Dinner in Positano at Ristorante Fornillo DAY 11 (12 Oct) Maratea - Basilicata & Scilla - Calabria (B,L) - Depart for Calabria via Basilicata - Lunch at Maratea - at Ristorante Il Giardino di Epicuro - Visit the giant statue of Christ. - Stay in Scilla, near Messina.evening at leisure

4 DAY 12 ( 13 Oct ) Reggio Calabria & Taurianova (B,D) - Morning at leisure - Visit Reggio Calabria Museo Nazionalle della Magna Grecia featuring the Riace bronzes. - On to Taurianova - Vince s home town for the early evening passengiata (stroll) in the piazza - Dinner at Vince s family pizzeria- Pizzeria Metropole in Taurianova DAY 13 (14 Oct) Greace & Mammola (B,L) - Visit Greace & lunch in the mountains at Agriturismo San Nicodemo, Mammola DAY 14 (15 Oct) Taormina, Sicily (B) - Depart for Taormina, Sicily - Stay in Hotel Imperiale, Taormina - Rest of day free to explore. DAY 15 (16 Oct) Mt Etna, Sicily (B,D) - Visit Mt Etna or optional free day - Dinner at Ristorante Azammara in Taormina DAY 16 (17 Oct )) Syracuse & Catania, Sicily (B,D) - Visit to Syracruse - Dinner at Ristorante Camelot in Catania DAY 17 (18 Oct ) Agrigento & Palermo, Sicily (B,L) - Depart for Palermo via Agrigento to visit historical sights - Lunch at Ristorante Le Traveggole, Agrigento - Stay in Palermo - Grand Hotel. Evening at leisure. DAY 18 (19 Oct) Palermo, Sicily (B,L) - Morning at leisure - Visit winery Tasca d Almerita, Palermo - Wine tasting and Lunch DAY 19 (20 Oct ) Erice & Palermo, Sicily (B,D) - Visit Erice in the morning - suggested visit to the famous pastry shop Grammatico s Mary. - Return to Palermo and Farewell dinner at Badalamenti Cucina e Bottega, Palermo DAY 20 ( 21 Oct ) Sicily to Rome (B) - Depart for Rome Airport - Depart on Alitalia flight to connect with your Emirates flight back to Perth on 22 October from $11,700* per person twin share ($1800 Single Supplement) Upgrade to Business Class for additional $6899 per person

5 Included: 19 nights accommodation: - 6 nights at Villa Il Poggiale, Tuscany - 4 nights Grand Hotel Capodimonte, Sorrento - 3 nights at Hotel La Locandiera, Scilla - 3 nights at Grand Hotel Imperiale, Taormina - 3 nights at Grand Hotel, Palermo Daily breakfast (B), Lunches (L) and dinners (D) as outlined - include a tasting menu with typical regional specialties and drinks Tastings & activities as outlined English speaking licensed tour escort with the group for the entire tour Boat/Minibus transfers Capri Sorrento & Villa San Giovanni Messina (Sicily) Entrance fees: Pompeii, Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia (if open), Valley of the Temples, Sicily, Galleria dell Accademia, Florence ( for David Statue visit with Deborah Kennedy) Private Coach Transportation as per the above itinerary. Taxes, tolls, tickets and parking fees included. Air travel - International air in Economy class with Emirates and domestic air within Italy with Alitalia Porterage service, taxes and service charges. Not Included: Lunches and dinners not indicated above; local guides; tips and personal expenses; anything not stated under Included. * Conditions apply. All rates are per person twinshare. Single supplement available. Airfare based on economy class air travel with Emirates. Minimum 26 passengers required for group departure. Refer CIT Terms & Conditions. Bookings available exclusively through your local Jetset & Travelworld agent located throughout Western Australia. Kernot International Travel trading as CIT Holidays ABN License No: 2TA5731

6 TOUR CONDITIONS Tour Price Tour price is per person based on twin share and is subject to a minimum number of passengers. Should minimum numbers not be met, surcharges may apply. Prices including airport taxes and fuel surcharges are not guaranteed until full payment has been made. Deposits secure the reservations however, prices are subject to change. Security Deposit, Final Payment and Payment Options A non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit of $2500 per person is payable at time of reservation. Travel Insurance* is compulsory and is to be arranged by the agent at time of booking. Your remaining balance must be paid no later than 15 August It is the sole responsibility of the traveller to ensure payment is made by this time. Payments made by credit card are subject to merchant fees. Airfare Conditions Airfares included in this package are based on Emirates in economy class and are subject to availability at time of booking. Should minimum group numbers not be reached airfares are subject to increase. Air taxes and government surcharges quoted are approximate and subject to change. Emirates group airfare conditions also apply. Surcharges may also apply for alternate routes and if you are returning on a date different to that of the entire group. Business Class Upgrades Spoil yourself! Upgrade your airfare to Business class. Please ask your consultant for details. *Travel Insurance Your holiday safety and enjoyment is important. To cover loss of deposit/payment due to cancellation for unforeseen circumstances, travel insurance should be arranged by the agent at time of booking. Tour Fare does NOT include Items such as (and not limited to) meals other than those specified in the itinerary, drinks, optional sightseeing, travel insurance, items of a personal nature, laundry, passport, visa costs, Italian stay tax. Single Accommodation A limited number of single rooms can be requested at the time of booking. A single supplement of $1800 per person will apply. Tour Itinerary The tour itinerary is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. Passport and Visa Well before travelling, please ensure you have a current passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return home to Australia. Your reservations must be made in the name as it appears on the passport. Please check that your particular passport does not require you to have a visa for travel. All countries have their own formalities and it is imperative you check with your consultant for any relevant visa requirements. Option to extend your holiday Please ask your consultant for options if you are considering extending your holiday. Amendment Fees Should you alter your arrangements, the first alteration is free of charge. Any subsequent changes will result in a minimum charge of $50 per change. Cancellation Any cancellations should be advised in writing and any such notice is not effective until received by CIT Holidays. The cancellation fee prior to 15 August is $2500 per person. A 100% cancellation fee will apply to reservations cancelled on or after this date (final payment date). Documentation Your documentation will be available two weeks prior to your departure. Your consultant will contact you at this time to arrange an appointment for you to collect your documents.