CATALOGUE 2015 ART & NATURE. Everything you expect from Italy...and much more!

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1 CATALOGUE 2015 ART & NATURE Everything you expect from Italy...and much more!

2 SOME SUGGESTIONS We design our trips around your interests, tastes and budget... in this folder you will find a selection of our travel proposals, just to give you an idea of multiple possibilities of your trip to Italy. Combine the different packages according to your needs and desires or ask for a tailor made programme, which can be costumized including transfers by train, private bus or by self-driving or chaffeur driven car.

3 Genova art and culture 2 nights/3 days Genova was a glorious Maritime Republic and Renaissance city, very appreciated by travellers and artists which painted its prestigious palaces, Unesco Human Heritage. It was a Renaissance cradle and hometown of travellers and sailors. In Genova illustrious and famous men like Christopher Columbus and Niccolò Paganini were born. It has lots of shades and it's famous for its great historic centre, the biggest in Europe, a net of small and narrow streets rich in old workshops, palaces and typical frying shops! In this city even the gastronauts can satisfy their curiosities: DOC wines, salty cakes, focaccia, pesto-sauce...a delicate but tasty cuisine with fish and land dishes. At present, once arrived in Genova, you cannot miss a walk in the pedestrian area of Porto Antico, perfect location for events and shows. In this area there are important exhibits like Acquario di Genova, the biggest aquarium in Europe, Galata Museo del Mare, the biggest Italian maritime museum dedicated to the sea and the Nazario Sauro submarine. Duration: 2 nights/3 days When: all year round, week-ends 2 nights in 4-star hotel in Genoa (breakfast incl.), welcome drink, walking city tour (2h) of The Rolli's Palaces, Unesco Heritage (or of The Historic traditional Shops), walking city tour of the Historic Centre and the Strada Nuova (2h), entrance tickets to the Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Tursi included, cooking-lesson with tasting "Focaccia Genovese/Genoese olive-oil bread", Bigo panoramic lift, guided tour of the Palazzo Ducale, the Grimaldina tower and the prisons (or entrance ticket for exhibit at Palazzo Ducale). Suggested extras: Acquario di Genova, Galata Museo del Mare Nazario Sauro submarine Carlo Felice Theatre: tickets for Opera/ Ballet/Symphony concerts/ MusicHappyhour More offers on

4 Genova art and nature 2 nights/3days Genova is a city by the sea, strictly bonded to this element! It's the most important port in Italy, where every year the International Boat Show takes place: a referring point for the nautical industry and all the sea sports fans. Our suggestion is not to miss a walk along the pedestrian area of Porto Antico, where Acquario di Genova, the biggest aquarium in Europe, is situated and to reach the ancient fishing hamlet of Boccadasse, one of the most popular sights in Genova, placed in a wonderful spot of the city, unchanged in time! In summer lots of boat trips leave from Genova to reach famous fishermen villages such as Camogli, San Fruttuoso and Portofino, one of the most charming and picturesque seaside towns in the world. You can indulge in shopping, take some amazing photographic memories, have lunch in the famous Piazzetta...an opportunity for fans of nature and photography lovers but also for couples looking for memorable romantic moments! Duration: 2 nights/3 days When: June/ September 2 nights in 4-star hotel in Genova (breakfast incl.), welcome drink, Segway city tour (1h), open-bus city sightseeing tour with audio-guide (stop in Boccadasse village incl.) (1h45), boat trip from Genova to Camogli, San Fruttuoso and Portofino, 24h Museum Card Suggested extras: "Risorgimento" snack in an exclusive historical pastry Harbour tour (by boat), Entrance to the Genoa Museum and Store More offers on

5 Magical villages art, nature and gastronomy 2nights/3days The Ligurian east coast is full of wonderful beach resorts like Camogli, Sestri Levante, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo and Portofino. Located in a beautiful background, they are ideal for relaxing holidays and for wine and food tours. The unique surrounding territory, protected by parks and natural reserves, full of nature and traditions, offers lots of beautiful excursions. This coast is dotted with European "Blue Flags" and its waters are a favourite destination for diving enthusiatsts. Furthermore it's possible to admire amazing views from the hills along the many hiking paths accessible all year round. Shortly, a wonderful heaven able to agree smart set lovers, romantics and hiking and diving fans. Duration: 2 nights/3 days When: from March to September, min. 2 people 2 nights with breakfast in 4-star hotel in Rapallo or Santa Margherita, boat trip from Santa Margherita/Rapallo to Portofino (round trip ticket), wine tasting in a olive grove in Portofino, boat trip from Camogli to Punta Chiappa and San Fruttuoso (round trip ticket), entrance in the San Fruttuoso abbey, cableway Rapallo/Montallegro (round trip ticket) with breathless view on the Gulf. Suggested extras: Happy hour at the sunset on an old skiff or a private yacht Night trip on a private yacht on the occasion of Country Parties and Festivals with fireworks by the sea More offers on

6 Cinque Terre nature and gastronomy 3nights/4days World Environmental and Cultural Heritage, the Cinque Terre offer unique environmental and cultural characteristics: sheer reefs on the sea with bays and small beaches, thousands of kilometres of dry stone walls, medieval villages, sanctuaries, panoramic paths with view on the sea and the hills. Green hills in contrast with the crystalline water; beaches, a rugged coastline, blue sea, ancient villages and wild nature. A land loved by poets and writers like Shelley, Byron, Petrarca and Montale. Enchanted locations, rich in traditions and tastes. Here a SLOW programme, which allows you to discover this villages one by one, tasting wines and delicious traditional dishes, travelling by train in order to combine convenience and the usefulness of an eco-friendly transport with a small impact on the environment. Duration: 3 nights/4 days When: from April to October 3 nights at 4-star hotel in Monterosso al Mare (breakfast incl.), 2 days CinqueTerre Card, lunch or dinner with gourmet menu in Monterosso, tasting of 5 DOC wines in Monterosso, boat trip La Spezia/Portovenere/La Spezia. Suggested extras: Boat trip to Byron Bay, Grotta Azzurra and the three islands, Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto Gourmet menu in Manarola Shopping trip to Shopinn Brugnato 5Terre Village Outlet with wine tasting/culinary workshop More offers on

7 "Liguria" Tour: sea, tastings, villages, shopping 7nights/8days The best ligurian highlights in a 8 day/7 night complete tour. Art, History, Music and Sport in Genova, great sailors' homeland; tastings in magical villages like the Cinque Terre and Portofino; relax, sea and wellness in Alassio. A shopping day at Serravalle Designer Outlet won't miss: the biggest Outlet in Italy and Europe, where you can find boutiques and shops, with more than 300 international brands, bars, restaurants and kids playing areas. Duration: 7nights/ 8 days When: from April to October 2 nights in a 4 stars hotel in Genova (breakfast incl.), welcome drink and a open bus city-tour with multi-languages audio-guide + 3 overnights in 4 starhotel in Rapallo/Santa Margherita (breakfast incl.), boat trip from Rapallo/ Santa Margherita to Portofino (round trip ticket), wine tasting in an olive grove in Portofino, boat trip from Camogli to Punta Chiappa and San Fruttuoso (round trip ticket), wine tour in Manarola (Cinque Terre) visit to the wine cellar and wine and focaccia tasting included + 2 nights in 5-star hotel in Alassio (breakfast incl.), thalassotherapy and access to the beach included, transfer Genova /Outlet (train and bus). Suggested extras Serie A Tim soccer league ticket Ticket for exhibit at Palazzo Ducale/ Opera, Theatre (symphony concert/ opera/ ballet) in Genova More offers on

8 Venice, its symbols and the Lagoon... 2nights/3 days Visiting Venice is an unforgettable experience: thousands of workshops, narrow streets ending with suggestive views on hidden canals, the majesty of Piazza San Marco, the many museums, keeping unique artistic masterpieces, the many historical palaces famous for their architectonic beauty, proofs of a glorious past. Venice is even more. An itinerary which will make you visit not only the main symbols of the town, but which will also offer you the magic atmosphere of unknown views, suggestive pages of a wonderful Art book. Duration: 2nights/3 days When: all year round 2 overnights with breakfast in a 3 stars hotel in Venice, private city tour (3h), 30' gondola trip, half day boat trip to discover Murano, Burano and Torcello islands, Museum Pass to visit all Piazza San Marco museums (Palazzo Ducale, Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Sale Monumentali della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana), Ca' Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento Veneziano, Carlo Goldoni's house, Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo and Centro Studi di Storia del Tessuto e del Costume, Ca' Pesaro, Galleria Internazionale d'arte Moderna, Museo d'arte Orientale, Museo del Vetro di Murano, Museo del Merletto di Burano, Museo di Storia Naturale.

9 Venice, between art and bacari 2 nights/3 days In Venice, food and wine are part of the history and the beauty of the town; an itinerary to discover Rialto and San Paolo's markets, beating heart of Venice economy and of its ancient richness, and to stop then in the traditional bacari -Venetian pubs- where you can taste the famous cicheti and local wines. A gondola ride to admire the town atmosphere by the water and then with a guide, who, telling stories and anecdotes, will make you discover the most characteristic places of a charming past, in the end you will see the real heart of the old politic power: Palazzo Ducale with its rich rooms and the famous corridor on Ponte dei Sospiri and San Marco Cathedral, one of the most majestic all over the world. Duration: 2 nights/3 days When: all year round 2 nights with breakfast in a 3 star hotel in Venice, private city tour (3h) and entrance ticket for S. Marco Cathedral and Palazzo Ducale, 30' gondola trip, 3h tour in the typical markets and bacari - Venetian pubs- with Japanese speaking guide, half day boat trip to discover the Lagoon. Suggested extras: town museums visit (Galleria Accademia, Ca Pesaro, Gudaysenheim, Palazzo Cini) City sightseeing of Venice surrounding cities (Conegliano, Verona, Vicenza).

10 Milan: art, fashion and sport 3 nights/4 days Milan, city of a thousand shade. Art galleries homeland, among which the most important is the Brera Gallery; while walking in the old centre it's easy to find Gothic, Renaissance's and classical forms interchanging in the streets, to end in the symbolic monuments: the Duomo, La Scala Theatre, Castello Sforzesco and Santa Maria delle Grazie church with The ast supper by Leonardo da Vinci, Unesco Heritage. But Milan is also known as fashion birthplace, which finds its greatest example in the famous quadrilatero, four streets internationally known, which house the world fashion excellence. For football fans the visit to the San Siro Stadium Museum and to Casa Milan is not to be missed. Duration: 3 nights/4 days When: all year round 3 nights with breakfast in 4 star hotel in Milan, city private tour (3h), entrance ticket to visit the Duomo and its terraces, ticket to visit the The ast supper by Leonardo da Vinci and the Brera Gallery, private tour of the "quadrilatero della moda" (2h), shopping day at Serravalle outlet or, for football fans, visit to the stadium and San Siro Museum and Casa Milan. Suggested extras: Como tour, Red Bernina Train trip, visit to Villa Reale di Monza, visit to Palazzo Ducale in Mantova.

11 Florence, Siena and Chianti... between art and food 3 nights/4 days Florence and Siena are art jewels, famous worldwide and internationally known as the culinary excellences, characterizing this amazing part of Tuscany. This is an itinerary which lead on the discovery of unique artistic treasures but also of traditional markets, centenary vineyards on the soft hills... ending with an unforgettable cooking lesson! Duration: 3 nights/4 days When: all year round 2 nights with breakfast in a 4 star hotel in Florence, city private tour (3h), entrance ticket to Uffizi Gallery, skipping the line and with audio-guide included, 1 day multi languages tour to two wineries in the Chianti, with wine tasting and visit to Monteriggioni Fortress and to Siena with dinner in a restaurant in the famous Piazza del Campo, visit to the Florence food market, cooking lesson and lunch. Suggested extras: tours in Florence surrounding area (Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano), themed tours in town, outlets tour

12 Walking in unique locations, Human Heritage 2nights/3 days An itinerary from Florence to Siena, from San Gimignano to Pisa, a tour to discover some of the most precious treasures of Tuscany: old city centres like open air museums, medieval villages where the time seams to be stopped, towers which challenge gravity...an unforgettable travel, among old streets, hills, vineyards and famous and unique worldwide towers. Duration: 2nights/3 days When: all tyear round 2 overnights with breakfast in a 4 star hotel in Florence, city private tour (3h), entrance ticket to Uffizi Gallery, skipping the line and with audio-guide included, one day multi-language tour to Siena, town visit including San Gimignano and Chianti region with wine tasting and traditional lunch, multi-language tour to Pisa with entrance ticket to the Cathedral and the leaning Tower. Suggested extras: themed tour in Florence, tickets to skip the line in the Polo Museale Fiorentino museums, cooking lessons, tours in the Florence surroundings (Lucca, Carrara)

13 Fashion and Motors, the Italian Excellence 3 nights/4 days Florence, Renaissance cradle, with a unique artistic patrimony, it's also a famous shopping city: fashion museums and elegant boutiques of the most famous Italian brands, prestigious ateliers next to artisan markets, cobbler old workshops and the historical tailor's shops... and this travel on the Italian prestigious brands tracks will end to Museo Ferrari, an unmissable opportunity to live an unforgettable experience of a drive test on a Ferrari. Duration: 3 nights/4 days When: all year round 3 nights with breakfast in a 4 star hotel in Florence, a guide at your disposal for the day (6h), skip the line ticket to Galleria del Costume to Palazzo Pitti, entrance ticket to Gucci Museum, outlet shopping tour (Dolce & Gabbana Outlet, Fashion Valley, Prada Outlet), multi-language tour (1 day) to visit Museo Ferrari in Maranello. The tour offers a stop in a Parmigiano Reggiano and aromatic vinegar factory; optional test Drive on a Ferrari (not included, 110 per person). Suggested extras: themed tours in Florence, skip the line tickets to the Polo Museale Fiorentino museums, cooking lessons, tours in the Florence surroundings.

14 A walk in the Art 2 nights/3 days Medieval towns, settled on the Tuscany hills, small villages and endless vineyards, an incredibly rich land, which never stops to amaze: from the astonishing beauty of Siena, of its wonderful Duomo with the magic of the Palio, to the San Gimignano old Towers; from the Pisa Tower, famous worldwide, to Lucca, known for its Renaissance Walls, Human Heritage, which develop over more than four kilometres and which are part of a huge park with centenary trees. Duration: 2 nights/3 days When: all year round 2 nights with breakfast in a 4 stars hotel Siena, city tour (2h), Opa si pass to visit the museums of Piazza del Duomo, lunch in a restaurant in Piazza del Campo, 1 day multilanguage tour to visit Pisa with entrance ticket to the Cathedral and to the leaning Tower, free time to visit Lucca, half a day multi-language tour to San Gimignano, with a stop in a winery for wine tasting.

15 Siena and the tastes of Tuscany 2 nights/3 days If Siena amazes with its artistic masterpieces, the historic centre beauty, just out of town on the hills it's easy to be surprised and fascinated by medieval villages, intact artistic and architectonic jewels which seem to have stopped the time. An itinerary in the suggestive Val D'Orcia, to enjoy unique architectonic masterpieces and to taste the Italian culinary excellence, from Pienza pecorino to Montepulciano wine, from oil to the world known Brunello of Montalcino wine. Duration: 2 nights/3 days When: all year round 2 nights with breakfast in a 4 star hotel in Siena, private city tour (2h), Opa si Pass to visit the museums of Piazza del Duomo, tasting menu lunch with typical dishes in a restaurant in Piazza del Campo, 1 day multi-language tour to discover Val D'Orcia amazing jewels: Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano with Montalcino and Brunello wine and Pienza pecorino tastings, entrance ticket with audio-guide to visit Palazzo Piccolomini in Pienza.

16 The unmissable Unesco treasures 7 nights/8 days Italy is the country with the highest number of Unesco Human Heritage sites; we suggest you an itinerary to discover some of these precious pearls, which enhance Florence, Milan and Venice. An unforgettable travel among historic houses, Renaissance art masterpieces and protected lagoons. Duration: 7 nights/8 days When: all year round 2 nights with breakfast in a 4 stars hotel in Florence, walking tour (3h) with private guide, audio-guide and skip the line tickets to Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery, 2 nights with breakfast in a 4 star hotel in Milan, private city tour (3h), entrance tickets to the Duomo and its terraces, Leonardo's Last supper and Brera Gallery, 3 nights with breakfast in a 4 star hotel in Venice, private city tour (3h), 30' gondola trip, half day boat trip to visit Murano, Burano and Torcello islands, Museum Pass.

17 The hidden jewels of Unesco 6 nights/7 days Breathless landscapes, nestled between green hills and blue sea, old houses rich in history, art absolute masterpieces... places which thanks to their beauty and their particularities deserved the Let's discover some italian hidden jewels with this extraordinary travel from surprising Liguria to charming Tuscany and Umbria. Duration: 6 nights/7 days When: all the year 2 nights in 4 star hotel in Genova (breakfast incl.), walking city tour (2h) of the Rolli's Palaces, Unesco Heritage (or of The historic traditional Shops), walking city tour of the Historic centre and the Strada Nuova, entrance tickets to Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Tursi, Cinque Terre Card to visit the CinqueTerre by train, 4 nights with breakfast in a 4 star hotel in Siena, private city tour (3h), 1 day multilanguage tour to visit San Gimignano, with wine tasting included, Assisi, Cortona and Perugia.

18 Wine and food itinerary 5 nights/6 days A tour dedicated to fine cisine and wine lovers; the Italian food surprises with real masterpieces of taste: focaccia, salty cakes, exquisite meats, cheese, oil and wine produced in the renowned countryside. A "tasteful" journey between Liguria and Tuscany to discover traditional savours and satisfy the most discerning "gastronauts". Duration: 5 nights/6 days When: all year round 2 nights in 4 star hotel in Rapallo or Santa Margherita (brekfast incl.), boat trip from Santa Margherita to Portofino (round trip ticket), wine tasting in an olive grove in Portofino, wine tour in Manarola with tasting and visit to the wine cellar, 3 nights with breakfast in a 4 star hotel in Siena, private city tour (2h), Opa si Pass to visit the museums of Piazza del Duomo di Siena, tasting menu of typical dishes in a restaurant in Piazza del Campo, 1 day multi-language tour to visit the wonderful Val D'Orcia: Montalcino, Pienza e Montepulciano with Montalcino and Brunello wine tasting and Pienza pecorino cheese tasting, entrance ticket with audioguide to Palazzo Piccolomini in Pienza.

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