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Sicily places of Faith

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July 28, 2021
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“Man has always sought to impress a memory of himself in history leaving traces of his existence and his irrepressible relation with the divine… The rich and variegated Sicilian religious-artistic patrimony has stimulated us to trace out itineraries through the towns, places and icons of faith”.

Arrive at Catania/Palermo and transfer to Capo D’Orlando.
Dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit Patti, with its cathedral, and Tindari, to see the Shrine of the Black Madonna.
Return to hotel for dinner.

Breakfast. Full day tour in Syracuse you will visit the Cathedral, the church of San Giovanni, the Catacombs and the Shrine of Our Lady of Tears. Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast. Departure for the visit of Palermo: the Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral, the Church of Jesus and the Cathedral of Monreale.
In the afternoon the possibility to visit the beautiful cathedral, with two towers, in Cefalu. Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast. Free morning in Capo D’Orlando with possibility to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the sixteenth century.
In the afternoon we visit St. Mark of D’alunzio, a village located in the Nebrodian mountains. Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast. Full day tour to Agrigento, a town known as the “Valley of the Temples”. Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast. After breakfast, you climb the Mountain of Nebrodi with its spectacular landscape of the Dolomites. The first step in Frazzanò to visit the Church of the Annunciation, the Church of San Lorenzo and the beautiful Abbey of St. Filippo di Fragala.
The tour continues through the villages of Longi, Galati Mamertino San Salvatore Fitalia which is expected to stop for a lunch of local produce.
After lunch return to hotel for dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to Catania/Palermo and departure.

Milan between Shopping & Culture

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July 28, 2021
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Milan is the city of fashion. The city is a magical place where dreams offered by the most prestigious fashion shows become reality.

Arrival of participants at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon orientation of the historical centre of Milan starting from Piazza Duomo, the centre of the city. The impressive view of the Cathedral, symbol of the city, dominates the square. A short walk from the Duomo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II begins, a Promenade bustling with bars, cinemas, bookshops and fashion stores.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, full day tour of the city: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza della Scala, Castello Sforzesco and the Upper Room, including inputs. Lunch at restaurant. In the afternoon continuation of the visit.
Overnight and dinner at hotel.

After breakfast, morning dedicated to fashion. Visit of the most prestigious areas in the world where like jewelers, boutiques and design showrooms and furniture. The heart of the Golden Quadrangle of fashion is represented by Via Montenapoleone, according to American research is among the top fifteen most expensive and prestigious streets in the world.
After lunch (free), end of service.

Land of art, good food & fast cars

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July 27, 2021
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Emilia Romagna is a land with a soul. A district of cities of art unique in the world!

Emilia Romagna is a land with a soul. A district of cities of art unique in the world! It is a land rich in inspiration: from Verdi and Pavarotti music to the technology and design of Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, Lamborghini and Ducati, going through to the special food products every town is so proud of…

Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Modena or surroundings.
Guided tour of the city centre. In its ancient heart of capital city of the Este Duchy Modena hosts architectural jewels appreciated all over the world: the Cathedral, the Ghirlandina tower and Piazza Grande, declared Heritage of Humanity by Unesco and the Ducal Palace, now the site of the Military Academy.
Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit of a cheese dairy factory producing organic Parmigiano – Reggiano and of the “Museo dell’Auto e Moto d’Epoca Umberto Panini”. It is home to a collection of about 40 cars, 30 motorbikes and a selection of bicycles. The vehicles in the collection are of great value to Maserati, also because they are unique.
Transfer to Maranello. Guided tour of the Galleria Ferrari (Ferrari official museum) in Maranello. Lunch in a restaurant with traditional menu.
Transfer to Vignola and visit of the castle or to Sassuolo and visit of the Estense Ducal Palace.
Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, guided tour of the scenic city centre of Carpi: Piazza Martiri, the Pio Palace, the church of Santa Maria in Castello, the church of San Nicolò. Visit of Acetaia, producing traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena. Lunch in a restaurant with traditional menu.
Afternoon: visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Nonantola founded in the 8th century and dedicated to Saint Sylvester.
Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Bologna. Guided tour of the city centre. Free time for lunch. Free time for shopping. On the way back visit to a wine cellar producing organic wines “Colli Bolognesi Doc” and guided tasting.
Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Parma, guided tour of the old city centre: the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Farnese Theatre. Visit to a production of Prosciutto di Parma DOP. Lunch.
Afternoon: Giuseppe Verdi tour, discovering the land where he was born and lived, Busseto and Roncole Verdi.
Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Ferrara and visit of the old city centre: Estense Castle, emblem of the power of the Este family and symbol of the town, Cathedral, ex-Jewish ghetto and Renaissance Ferrara. Lunch in a traditional restaurant in the medieval part of the town. Afternoon: boat excursion on the Delta del Po.
Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Ravenna. Guided tour of the old city centre: Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica of San Vitale, Battistero Neoniano, Battistero degli Ariani, Archbishop Chapel, Teodorico Mausoleum. Free time for lunch. Afternoon: visit to Sant’Apollinare in Classe.
Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Imola. Visit of Enzo e Dino Ferrari Track. Visit of the Rocca Sforzesca and of a production of wine of Imola hills, Colli di Imola DOC, with guided tasting.
Afternoon: transfer to Dozza, the village of painted walls. Guided tour to the regional wine cellar. On the way back possibility of
shopping at Castelguelfo City Outlet.
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Magic Salento

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July 27, 2021
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A 6 day trip of the Salento peninsula in Southeast Italy, famous for its history, Baroque towns and incredible beaches.

Arrival at Bari “Karol Wojtyla” or Brindisi. Transfer to hotel in Lecce. Welcome drink. Accommodation in the rooms.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, stroll through the historic centre of Lecce, the baroque capital, known as the “Florence of the South”. Visit the main monuments including the Convento Olivetani, the Norman church of St. Nicholas and Cataldo, Arc de Triomphe and Via Palmieri. Lunch in a tavern. In the afternoon, following the visit, you can admire the Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Croce and Castello.
In evening dinner at a typical restaurant in the old town, with animation folk.
Return and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Otranto called “Gateway to the East.” Visit the old town. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon free time for shopping.
Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast and departure for Santa Maria di Leuca, the extreme tip of Italy where they meet the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea, located in a unique setting. Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Castro and visit the Grotta Zinzulusa.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast and departure for Gallipoli, an ancient maritime city. Guided tour of its historical centre. Pranzo seafood in a restaurant.
Return to Otranto through the town of Nardo and Galashiels.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and end of our services.

The Art Capitals

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Italian art and history influenced artists worldwide and has left its mark on all cultures with stunning works of architecture and art. Beautifully crafted and impressive, with signed names of great masters, these works of art leave an impression.

On arrival at the Rome airport, transfer to the hotel. After dinner, an optional excursion is offered : Rome by night, to discover the lighted city.

Free time to relax and enjoy a guided tour to discover the eternal city. You will visit the Basilica of St. Peter, the splendid Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.
Dinner and overnight.

Early morning, departure for Assisi, the mystic town of Saint Francis. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed on to Siena, the beautiful medieval city renowned for the Palio. Then on to Florence.
Dinner and overnight.

Continental breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the 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.
Rest of the day at your own leisure for optional sightseeing.
Dinner and overnight.

Continental breakfast. Departure for Padua, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata”. Continue on to Venice, and up on 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.

Continental breakfast. Morning at your own leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motor launch or for shopping.
Dinner and overnight.

Continental breakfast. Transfer to Venice airport.

Italy Highlights

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July 26, 2021
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An 8-day journey through Italy’s most famous highlights, a selection of the best and most amazing places with an incredibly rich and fascinating history.

Few places rank as high on a travellers’ bucket list as Italy. Whatever your taste in travel, you’ll satisfy it in this country that is both exotic and familiar. History, art, food, music, architecture, culture, sacred sites, charming villages, and stunning scenery are all around, and in an amazing atmosphere.

On early morning departure to Florence through the hilly countryside of Tuscany, where it is possible to remember the exceptional talents who travelled this path long before us, Dante, Da Vinci. Michelangelo, Galileo, Botticelli. After getting settled into our hotel, dinner at a lovely local restaurant to taste typical
dishes with Tuscan wine.
Overnight in hotel.

After Breakfast board on the first-class train to Venice. Arrival in time for a typical Venetian lunch with wines of the Veneto region (optional). After lunch, guided walking tour for a sightseeing of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, and inside the Doge’s Palace. Return to Florence on the evening.
Dinner and overnight.

Today guided visit of the beautiful Florence, departure from Piazzale Michelangelo, followed by a tour of the Academy of Fine Arts where Michelangelo’s proud “David” stands, the majestic Duomo built in 1296, the Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors. Continuation of the visit following the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria and then to Santa Croce Church.
Free time for shopping.
Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart on a relaxing drive to Naples through the beautiful Tiber River Valley, the medieval villages of Orvieto and Orta, the rolling hills, scenic vineyards and dreamy olive groves of Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio and Campania. Finally arrival to the sapphire seas of the Gulf of Naples and the imposing presence of Vesuvius.
Panoramic tour of Naples.
Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, go across the bay of Naples to the world’s most enchanting island: Capri. The vacation spot of Roman emperors and today’s movie stars.
Sail back to Naples in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast departure to Pompei. A city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You’ll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape and the ‘secret room’.
In the afternoon, continue to Rome.
Arrival in the late afternoon , dinner and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, take a guided visit of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected. Next visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, by far the largest church in Christendom and see Michelangelo’s Pieta, as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar. After a break for lunch, continue to a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including Castel St. Angelo, the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina, the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus, Colosseum.
Dinner. After dinner, there’s the possibility to go for a night city sightseeing of Rome (optional).
Overnight.

Continental breakfast. End of the tour.

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