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EN_REGIONALS_HS16Escorted tours through Italian regions

Regional tours in small groups with guaranteed departures to discover Tuscany, Liguria, Emilia Romagna and Marche, Piedmont, Dolomites, North Lakes, Sicily, Sardinia and French Coast. Overnight stay in main cities, guided tours with tour leader and services according to programs.#UnescoJewelsOfItaly

Why Regional Escorted tours are beloved by travellers?

ITALIAN STYLEDesigned by Italians for travellers that look for authentic experiences.

BEST ACCOMODATIONOvernight stays in selected hotels

ATTENTION TO THE QUALITY OF FOOD served during the tour: We take care of quality and freshness of food served to your travellers!

EXPERT TOUR ESCORTSAll our tour leaders are licensed Professionals, experienced and friendly.

BEST QUALITY/PRICE RATIORegionals Tours are incredibly affordable and offer the best quality/price ratio.

General Information

Meeting Point

Milan – NH Touring at 8.30 AM Via Ugo Iginio Tarchetti, 2Tel. 02 63351

Genoa – Hotel Moderno Verdi at 8.30 AMPiazza G. Verdi, 5Tel. 010 5532104

*Roma – Carrani Office at 7.45 AMVia V. E. Orlando, 95 Tel. 06 4742501

*For the New Tuscany Tours departing from Rome:if the clients are allocated at a centrally hotel we'll offer the pick up service.

Cancelation Policy All the Regionals Tours except Sardinia Tours from Rome

• Till 25 working days before the departure no penalty• 30% from 24 to 16 working days before the departure • 50% from 15 to 06 working days before the departure• 70% from 5 to 4 working days before the departure• 100% no-show from 3 days to no-show before the departure

Working days: from Monday to Fridayxx

Tours includeTransportation by deluxe motorcoachMultilingual escorted tours except Tuscany tours only EnglishAccommodation Panoramic visits as per itineraryMeals as per itinerary Entrance fees to monuments or museums as per itinerary

Tours does not include• Tips, extra, drinks oEverything that is not mentioned in the itinerary

Important NotesDue to technical reasons the itineraries of the tours can be changed without notice

City TaxWe inform all clients that rates do not includes the city tax in cities wich may apply it. This tax will be paid directly from clients at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. We remind you that tax will change according to hotel category. Please kindly inform travellers before departure.

ALL THE RATES ARE PER PERSON

OVERNIGHT IN LISTED HOTELS OR SIMILAR

Tours Index

North Lakes 4 days / 3 nights Milan > Milan Milan > Orta > Stresa > Como > Bellagio > Varenna > Bergamo > Brescia > Sirmione > Riva Del Garda > Verona > Milan

Dolomites 4 days / 3 nights Milan > MilanMilan > Verona > Canazei > Cortina D’Ampezzo > Lake Misurina (Tre cime di Lavaredo) > Lake Braies > Pusteria and Badia Valleys > Gardena and Giau Pass > Falzarego and Costalunga Pass > Lake carezza > Merano > Bolzano > Trento > Milan

Piedmont 4 days /3 nights Milan > MilanMilan > Monferrato Area > Turin > The Langhe > Asti > Turin > Courmayer > Aosta > Milan

Liguria 4 days /3 nights Milan > MilanMilan > Genoa > Sanremo > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Camogli > Portofino > S.ta Margherita Ligure > Milan

French Coast 4 days / 3 nights Milan > MilanMilan > Sanremo > Montecarlo > Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > St. Paul de Venice > Grasse > Cannes > Nice > Milan

Liguria & French Coast 7 days / 6 nights Milan > MilanMilan > Genoa > Camogli > Portofino > S.ta Margherita Ligure > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Sanremo > Monaco > Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > St. Paul de Venice > Grasse > Cannes > Nice > Milan.

Liguria & Piedmont 7 days / 6 nights Milan > MilanMilan > Genoa > Sanremo > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Camogli > Portofino > S.ta Margherita Ligure > Monferrato Area > Turin > The Langhe > Asti > Turin > Courmayer > Aosta > Milan

Emilia Romagna & Marche 4 days /3 nights Milan > MilanMilan > Parma > Bolgna > San Marino > Pesaro > Ancona > Urbino > Ravenna > Milan.

Tuscany: Intense Experience 3 days / 2 nights Rome > Florence 3 MealsRome > Montepulciano > Pienza > Montalcino > Castellina in Chianti > Siena > Greve in Chianti > San Gimignano > Florence

Tuscany: Relax & Wine 4 days / 3 nights Rome > Rome 4 MealsRome > Montepulciano > Pienza > Montalcino > Castellina in Chianti > Siena > Greve in Chianti > San Gimignano > Florence > Volterra > Pisa > Rome

Sardinia 6 days / 5 nights Genoa > GenoaGenoa > Camogli > Portofino > S.ta Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Porto Torres > Stintino > Capocaccia > Alghero > Castelsardo > Capotesta > Palau > Costa Smeralda > Maddalena e Caprera > Porto Torres > Genoa.

Sardinia & Corsica 7 days / 6 nights Genoa > GenoaGenoa > Camogli > Portofino > S.ta Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Porto Torres > Stintino > Capocaccia > Alghero > Castelsardo > Capotesta > Palau > Costa Smeralda > Maddalena e Caprera > Bonifacio > Ajaccio > Corte > Bastia > Savona > Genoa

Sicily: Coast to Coast 7 days / 6 nights Palermo > Catania 6 MealsPalermo > Erice > Marsala > Agrigento > Noto > Siracusa > Taormina > Savoca > Forza D’Agrò > Catania

Company Profile & Working Policy Staff

North Lakes 4 days / 3 nightsMILAN - MILANMilan > Orta > Stresa > Como > Bellagio > Varenna > Bergamo > Brescia > Sirmione > Riva del Garda > Verona > Milan

HIGH SEASONApril 15 22May 6 13 27June 10 17 24July 8 22August 19 26September 9 16October 7 14 21

UNIQUE CATEGORYDBL / TPL € 917,00SGL € 1.027,00

City Unique CategoryComo Cruise 4*Brescia NH Brescia 4*Verona Montresor Palace 4*

IMPORTANT NOTES ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON

CITY TAX NOT INCLUDED: IT SHALL BE PAID DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL

DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS

ONLY WITH CARRANI!Prosecco Tasting!Visit the North Lakes Region (Lake Orta,Stresa, Como, Bellaggio, Varenna, Bergamo, Brescia, Lake Garda)

ITINERARIES

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 north-eastern 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, just in front of the village: it is known as “ the Pearl of the Lake”, almost entirely occupied by the Monastery Mater Ecclesiae, famous for studies on antique books. After a short visit, you will take the ferry back to Orta and then leave by bus to Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, one of the largest Italian lakes. Wedged between the pre-alps, and of clear glacial origin, it is framed in its lower section by the soft hills of the region of Novara and - in the upper section - by high mountain peaks with perpetual snows. These features make possible an average temperature during all seasons, milder in winter than in the inner areas and cooled down in summer by the breezes that blow on the water's surface changing the lake’s colour. Thanks to its mild climate, many species of flowers and plants typical to the sub-tropical climate could adapt to the lake areas climate. Arrival in Stresa, an international tourist resort situated in a central but also panoramic and picturesque position along the lakeside

roadway, just in front of the ‘Borromee’ islands. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the “Isola dei Pescatori” (Fishermen’s Island) by boat. The island, was named after the main activity that, over the centuries, has characterized this fishermen town. Although only few families still maintain the original activity, the identity of the small community appears intact. Tourists are fascinated by its simple houses, the narrow lanes, the stone portals and the attractive underpasses. We will continue to the “Isola Bella” (The Beautiful Island), where you might opt for a visit of the Borromeo Palace with its magnificent gardens. Return to Stresa (free time for lunch, not included). At the end of the visit departure to Como. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2 Como > Bellagio > Varenna > Bergamo > Brescia

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting off on a short visit of Como, a small town with amazing natural panoramas of mountains, lake Como, and wild alpine valleys. You’ll also see the industrialized Brianzola hill, downtown Como, and the small houses in the village. The lake itself, sometimes called Lario, has long been famous for its y-shape, its three branches intersecting at Bellagio, that you will visit via boat. Separating the lake’s two southern arms with the alps dominating the horizon to the north, Bellagio is home to some of the most charming landscapes in Italy. Spend some time strolling this picturesque village with its small streets, luxury hotels, villas, and gardens, stopping for lunch in one of the many cafés in town (not included). Back on the boat, you will make your way to Varenna that afternoon, where you will have a panoramic tour before moving on to Bergamo, a truly historic and artistic jewel characterized by its urban structure: the “lower town” (città bassa) is modern and dynamic, while the famous “upper town” (città alta) houses the city’s medieval history. After a short walking tour in the city center, departure to Brescia, where you will check in at your new hotel for the night.

Day 3 Brescia > Sirmione > Riva Del Garda > Verona

Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, is the next destination. After breakfast at your hotel, you will have a panoramic tour of the lake’s west coast, taking in the splendid natural scenery: brilliant colors, the Dolomites of Brenta, and the gentle slopes of the moraine hills. Enjoy the area’s rich vegetation, including lemon trees, oleanders, magnolias, and bouganville that flourish thanks to the mediterranean climate. So 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 lake Garda and its surroundings at their finest. See the sun shining off of the lake’s blue waters and tree-lined shores, 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 center. Verona will be your final stop of the day, where you will check in to your hotel for the night.

Day 4 Verona > Milan

Fuel up on breakfast at your hotel before setting out to see the famous city of Verona, a work of art in itself. This fascinating crossroad of historical periods and cultures (both classical and germanic) is a blend of both nordic and mediterranean influences that is both ancient and modern. A walk through its narrow streets will allow you to get in touch with Verona’s varied and fascinating past: traces of its splendid roman origins, its medieval structures, its magnificent renaissance palaces, as well as the impressive fortifications protecting it. The combination of art and history will fascinate you. Spend some time eating lunch (not included) before departing for Milan, where your tour will come to an end.

Dolomites4 days / 3 nights MILAN > MILANMilan > Verona > Canazei > Cortina D’Ampezzo > Lake Misurina (Tre cime di Lavaredo) > Lake Braies > Pusteria and Badia Valleys > Gardena and Giau Pass > Falzarego and Costalunga Pass > Lake carezza > Merano > Bolzano > Trento > Milan

High SeasonApril 25May 12June 6 20July 4 18August 29Sept 12Oct 10

Price per personDBL / TPL € 884,00SGL € 965,00

City HotelCortina D’Ampezzo Villa Neve 3*Bolzano Parkhotel Luna Mondschein 4*



ONLY WITH CARRANI!Apples and speck tasting in the Dolomites region

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Milan > Verona > Canazei > Cortina D’Ampezzo

Departure at 08.30 am from NH Touring, in Milan (departure is also possible directly from Verona at Hotel Mastino, joining the group at 10.30). Outgoing to Verona having a short break to discover this beautiful city. This town is known all around the world for its Coliseum called Arena and main symbol as Juliet balcony, that represents the most important love-story of the literature, written by Shakespeare and inspired to real facts of the two enemy Verona families. We’ll visit the old square of the market, Piazza delle Erbe, surrounded by some of the most famous buildings, like Torre lamberti, the City Hall, the tribunal. Free time for lunch. Next, departure to Cortina d’Ampezzo with route through Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa and Passo Pordoi, some of the most wonderful valleys of the Dolomites area. This region includes many small villages typical of a mountain setting. We stop in Canazei, important place for tourism in all seasons, due to the wonderful view given by this part of Dolomites that call thousands of tourists every month. Short visit. Cortina d’Ampezzo, probably the most renowned one because of its historical importance in Italian summer and winter

holidays since the 1950’s, is in the middle of a large valley of Boite. Cortina is not only a tourism resort but also the centre of traditional works, as for example, wood manufacturing. Depending on the arrival time, we invite you to a free tasting of two beautiful local products: Trentino apples and speck. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Cortina D’Ampezzo > Lake Misurina (Tre Cime di Lavaredo) > Lake Braies > Pusteria and Badia Valleys > Gardena and Giau Pass > Cortina D’AmpezzoBreakfast at the hotel. Outing to Lake Misurina (situated in a perfect position among woods and Dolomites tops, Three peaks of Lavaredo the most important ones, probably one of the best places for alpinism experts). Then, way to Lake Braies, with a strange and shining colour blue of its water that makes it as unique in the world. Visit of Val Pusteria and Val Badia, probably the most typical valleys of the region, having a stop in a typical village to have free time for lunch. After that, we will cross Gardena Pass coming back to Cortina through the amazing Giau Pass. Again to Cortina to have free time for the rest of the day. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Cortina D’Ampezzo > Falzarego and Costalunga Pass > Lake carezza > Merano > BolzanoBreakfast. Route through the several Dolomite Pass: Passo Falzarego which is situated in the basin that surrounds Cortina. Between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena, it gives us a marvellous view, both in winter and summer. Through Passo Costalunga, we arrive to Lake Carezza. Stop to have a look to this wonderful lake. Free time for lunch. Then, departure to Merano, second biggest city of the province after Bolzano. Famous world wide for its Christmas market, Merano is also a charming and amazing cultural and historical centre. Visit of the old town and free lunch. Second half of the day dedicated to Bolzano. Important commercial centre in the Middle Age, it has increased its industry productions during the World War. Tourism still represents the first resource of local economy. Visit of Duomo: the Cathedral, with a gothic style, is considered as the symbol of the town; Dominican church, painted with frescos of Bolzano old school. Finally, we’ll visit the main central streets, as Via dei Portici, core of the Medieval town. Rest of the evening free for your personal visits. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Bolzano > Trento > MilanBreakfast at the hotel. 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 services.

Piedmont 4 days /3 nights MILAN > MILANMilan > Monferrato Area > Turin > The Langhe > Asti > Turin > Courmayer > Aosta > Milan

High SeasonApril 11June 13July 11Oct 17

Price per personDBL / TPL € 815,00SGL € 980,00

City HotelTurin Starhotel Majestic 4*



ONLY WITH CARRANI!Barolo wine and truffle cream tasting

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Milan > Monferrato Area > TurinDeparture at 08.30 am from NH Touring, in Milan. Departure to the hilly area of Monferrato, in the South-east of the region Piedmont. Arrival to Acqui Terme, an old city founded by the Romans famous for its original aqueduct. In the old town, you can admire “La Bollente”, a beautiful white stone structure built to protect the amazing hot spring with water at 75°. After a short walk in the old town, departure to Casale Monferrato, the capital of the ancient Dukedom of Monferrato. The old town includes several beautiful buildings with different architectural styles, such as the Fortress, the Civic Tower and the Cathedral. Free time for lunch and departure in the afternoon to Turin, capital of the region, crossing the North of Monferrato with short stops in Moncalvo, A nice village at the top of several vineyards and Crea, where it is possible to visit the local Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage. Arrival to Turin, overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 TurinBreakfast at the hotel. Full day dedicated to visit the town. Turin, of Roman origin, first capital of the Kingdom of Italy, main centre of car factory FIAT, cultural and university centre, it is nowadays the fourth biggest town of the country for inhabitants and the third for industrial development. In the morning, visit through the famous Savoy Route, including the Royal Palace, in Venaria, the greatest abode of the Royal Family. This imposing structure inspired the French architects during the project of renovation of the Palace of Versailles, near Paris. Built in the second half of the 1600 by command of the Savoy Duke Charles Emmanuel that gave it as a gift to his wife, the palace presents the main central building as well as the largest park of the region. Then, continue to

Superga, the second hill of the region. Here, visit to the Basilica, built at the beginning of the 1700 by command of the King of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus II as the dedication to the Virgin in order to celebrate the victory of the Piedmont Army versus France and Spain. Most graves of the family and the unique masterpiece of the Popes pictures, painted on cloth, are conserved inside. Free time for lunch, coming back to the city centre. After lunch, visit of the downtown, including Piazza Castello, with Palazzo Madama, old Roman gate, residence of the Royal Family and finally Art Museum and the Royal Palace; the Mole Antonelliana, the major landmark of the city, built by the architect Alessandro Antonelli in 1873 and dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel II: it houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, the National Museum of Film; the Cathedral which hedges in the Shroud, a HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linen" \o "Linen" linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have been physically traumatized in a manner consistent with HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion" \o "Crucifixion" crucifixion, Jesus, according to the catholic tradition; Piazza San Carlo, with its galleries in typical Piedmont style; walk through Via Roma and Garibaldi and free time to enjoy the everyday life of this amazing city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Turin > The Langhe > Asti > TurinBreakfast at the hotel. Departure to La Morra, a small village of the Middle Age. It grounds its richness on the so called “Red gold”, the Barolo. Visit of a typical wine cellar in order to taste the best wines of the region. Then, continue to Grinzane Cavour, that houses the homonym castle and some of the main wine bars of the area. There, the first Italian Prime Minister, Camillo Cavour created the myth of the Barolo. In an amazing trip among hills and vineyards, arrive to Alba, town considered as the capital of the Langhe, district of hills and strong production of wines, known also as the regional leader in the ambit of buying and selling of truffles and chocolates (Ferrero, the multinational factory in the production of tea, chocolate, biscuits all over the world). Founded in the pre-Roman age, Alba had an important role in the Middle Age. Visit of the Cathedral, the old town centre with the road of business, Vittorio Emanuele and Cavour and the City Hall Palace. Free time for lunch. We visit a shop to taste a cream of white truffle, the most precious one. Then, route to achieve Asti. The city presents Roman and baroque style and tracks of the Middle Age and of the Renaissance. In the world, it is known due to its top-production of wines, of which the most important one is the Asti Spumante. Visit of the downtown. Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, Piazza Roma with the monument to Italy, the Red Tower, of the Roman age, the baroque palaces and the Middle Age towers. Back to Turin. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Turin > Courmayer > Aosta > MilanBreakfast at the hotel; departure to Fenis to look up to the castle, built in the XII century, located in the highest valley of the region. Built by command of the family Challant because of a reason of prestige, now it represents one of the most charming masterpieces of that age in all Northern Italy. Then, departure to Courmayeur, a small village located at the bottom of the Mont Blanc, the last Italian place before the frontier with France. Entered in the collective imaginary due to its 11 km long tunnel between Italy and France under the Mont Blanc, it presents a unique and wonderful landscape among the best and most fascinating peaks of the Western Alps. Free time in the beautiful old town. Continuation to Aosta, capital of the autonomous region of Aosta Valley, the smallest region of our country, located in the middle of the highest mountains of the Alps. Old town, founded before Christ and partially built by the Romans according to the typical style of a Roman camp (core and parallel streets). Still today Roman tracks are extremely evident: Arch of Augustus, the Praetorian gates, the old entrances of the city and the modern district with the modern works, as the Cathedral and Piazza Chanoux with the City Hall. Free time for lunch and then, way back to Milan. End of our services.

Liguria 4 days /3 nights MILAN > MILANMilan > Genoa > Sanremo > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Milan

High SeasonApril 1 8 18 29May 16 26June 10 24 July 8 22August 1 22 September 2 19 30October 14 24

UNIQUE CATEGORYDBL / TPL € 885,00SGL € 1.045,00

City HotelGenoa Moderno Verdi 4*



ONLY WITH CARRANI!Focaccia with cheese tasting

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Milan > Genoa Departure at 08.30 am from NH Touring, in Milan to Genoa (departure is also possible directly from Genoa at Hotel Moderno Verdi, joining the group at 10.30). Seaport, one of the largest of the Southern Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Visit of the modern zone of “Ancient Port”, restored for the 500 years of America discovery by Christopher Columbus. Here we find the Aquarius, the second biggest in Europe. Free time for lunch. Accommodation in hotel and free evening for personal interests. Overnight.

Day 2 Genoa > Sanremo > GenoaBreakfast at the hotel and outgoing to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival.Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon return to Genoa along the Rivera di

Ponente and passing through characteristic villages. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 3 Genoa > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > GenoaBreakfast at the hotel and departure to Porto Venere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre (if the atmospheric conditions doesn’t permit the boarding, the visit will be done with a panoramic itinerary in minibus.) Heritage of the Unesco, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the World for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon coming back to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Genoa > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > MilanBreakfast at the hotel and departure to Camogli. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Here, we invite you to try a slice of focaccia, typical local bread with its amazing variety, only produced in this area. 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 di Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. In the afternoon, return to Milan.

French Coast 4 days / 3 nightsMILAN > MILANMilan > Sanremo > Montecarlo > Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > St. Paul de Venice > Grasse > Cannes > Nice > Milan

High SeasonApril 04May 19June 27Sept 05

Price per personDBL / TPL € 899,00SGL € 1.027,00

City HotelNice Mercure Grimaldi 4*



ONLY WITH CARRANI!visit to the perfume factory in Grasse

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Milan > Sanremo > Montecarlo > NiceDeparture at 08.30 am from NH Touring, in Milan to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, is known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival.Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, outgoing to Monaco. You can see the strong influence of Liguria in this city dominated by Grimaldi princes palace. Visit through the narrow streets of the centre to take picture of the Aquarius, and the Cathedral in which princess Grace was buried. Then, short route around the city of Montecarlo, famouse everywhere for its characteristic Grand Prix. You can observe the futuristic palace Grimaldi Forum and probably the most important European casino (if the tour will be realized by coach, the area around the casino is not allowed to this kind of vehicle). . Back to Nice. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > NiceBreakfast at the hotel. Full day of excursion around the French Riviera. First, visit of St.Raphael and St. Tropez, famouse both for their beaches but especially for a great number of stars who spend their holidays in the neighbourhood. Free time for lunch. Back to Nice, through the Esterel Coast, best known as Corniche d’or, due to its wonderful panorama. Small beaches but also great peaks and rocks surround a clear and shining sea. Overnight at the hotel.St. Paul de Venice, Grasse, Cannes, Nice.

Day 3 Nice > St. Paul de Venice > Grasse > Cannes > NiceBreakfast at the hotel. Departure to St. Paul de Vence. This is a small medieval village, that still presents the old wall, built by Frank I in 1537; Chagall and Prévert have spent many years of their artistic career here. Grasse is famous for the production of perfumes but also presents a nice historical centre, with Hotel de Ville and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Guided visit to the factory of perfume, discovering tradition and history of this great production worldwide famous. Free time for lunch. Outgoing to Cannes, probably the most modern town of the district: beach resort, place of many cultural events, as the Film Festival, celebrated in the middle of May. Back to Nice. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Nice > MilanBreakfast at the hotel. Free morning in Nice. Then, departure to Milan with a stop on the route in a typical village for free time for lunch. Finally, arrival in Milan and end of services.

Liguria & French Coast 7 days / 6 nights MILAN > MILANMilan > Genoa > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Sanremo > Monaco > Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > St. Paul de Venice > Grasse > Cannes > Milan.

High SeasonApril 1May 16

June 24Sep 2

Price per personDBL / TPL € 1.605,00SGL € 1.872,00

City HotelGenoa Moderno Verdi 4*Nice Mercure Grimaldi 4*



ONLY WITH CARRANI!Focaccia with cheese tasting

Visit to the perfume factory in Grasse

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Milan > Genoa

Departure at 08.30 am from NH Touring, in Milan to Genoa (departure is also possible directly from Genoa at Hotel Moderno Verdi, joining the group at 10.30). Seaport, one of the largest of the Southern Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Visit of the modern zone of “Ancient Port”, restored for the 500 years of America discovery by Christopher Columbus. Here we find the Aquarius, the second biggest in Europe. Free time for lunch. Accommodation in hotel and free evening for personal interests. Overnight.

Day 2Genoa > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > GenoaBreakfast at hotel and departure to to Camogli. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Here, we invite you to try a slice of focaccia, typical local bread with its amazing variety, only produced in this area. 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 del Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. Way back to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Genoa > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > GenoaBreakfast at the hotel and departure to Porto Venere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre. (if the atmospheric conditions doesn’t permit the boarding, the visit will be done with a panoramic itinerary in minibus) Heritage of the Unesco, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the World for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon coming back to Porto Venere and then to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Genoa > Sanremo > Monaco > NiceBreakfast at the hotel and outgoing to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival. Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, outgoing to Monaco. You can see the strong influence of Liguria in this city dominated by Grimaldi princes palace. Visit through the narrow streets of the centre to take picture of the Aquarius, and the Cathedral in which princess Grace was buried. Then, short route around the city of Montecarlo, famouse everywhere for its characteristic Grand Prix. You can observe the futuristic palace Grimaldi Forum and probably the most important European casino (if the tour will be realized by coach, the area around the casino is not allowed to this kind of vehicle). . Back to Nice. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Nice > St. Raphael > St. Tropez > Esterel Coast > NiceBreakfast at the hotel. Full day of excursion around the French Riviera. First, visit of St.Raphael and St. Tropez, famouse both for their beaches but especially for a great number of stars who spend their holidays in the neighbourhood. Free time for lunch. Back to Nice, through the Esterel Coast, best known as Corniche d’or, due to its wonderful panorama. Small beaches but also great peaks and rocks surround a clear and shining sea. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Nice > St. Paul de Venice > Grasse > Cannes > Nice Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to St. Paul de Vence. This is a small medieval village, that still presents the old wall, built by Frank I in 1537; Chagall and Prévert have spent many years of their artistic career here. Grasse is famous for the production of perfumes but also presents a nice historical centre, with Hotel de Ville and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Guided visit to the factory of perfume, discovering tradition and history of this great production worldwide famous. Free time for lunch. Outgoing to Cannes, probably the most modern town of the district: beach resort, place of many cultural events, as the Film Festival, celebrated in the middle of May. Back to Nice. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Nice > MilanBreakfast at the hotel. Free morning in Nice. Then, departure to Milan with a stop on the route in a typical village for free time for lunch. Finally, arrival in Milan and end of services.

Liguria & Piedmont 7 days / 6 nights MILAN > MILANMilan > Genoa > Sanremo > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Monferrato Area > Turin > The Langhe > Asti > Turin > Courmayer > Aosta > Milan

High SeasonApril 8June 10July 8Oct 14


City HotelGenoa Moderno Verdi 4*Turin Starhotel Majestic 4*



from November to March ferry at Cinque Terre does not work in the same period. The itinerary will be changed with a panoramic road and eventually by train.

ONLY WITH CARRANI!Focaccia, barolo wine and truffle cream tasting

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Milan > GenoaDeparture at 08.30 am from NH Touring, in Milan to Genoa (departure is also possible directly from Genoa at Hotel Moderno Verdi, joining the group at 10.30). Seaport, one of the largest of the Southern Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Visit of the modern zone of “Ancient Port”, restored for the 500 years of America discovery by Christopher Columbus. Here we find the Aquarius, the second biggest in EuropeFree time for lunch. Accommodation in hotel and free evening for personal interests. Overnight.

Day 2 Genoa > Sanremo > Genoa Breakfast at the hotel and outgoing to Sanremo, defined as the city of flowers and sun, known all over the world for the Italian Song Festival.Its economy is based on flower farming and tourism. This little town of Riviera di Ponente (Western Riviera), offers many possibilities of entertainment like beaches and nice promenades. Its famous Casino is situated on the top of the most elegant street of the town, where you can find shops of clothes and many others. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, return to Genoa along the Rivera di Ponente and passing through characteristic villages. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 3 Genoa > Porto Venere > Cinque Terre > GenoaBreakfast at the hotel and departure to Portovenere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre (if the atmospheric conditions doesn’t permit the boarding, the visit will be done with a panoramic itinerary in minibus.) Heritage of the UNESCO, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the World for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon coming back to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Genoa > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Monferrato Area > TurinBreakfast at the hotel and departure to Camogli. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples of architecture of Liguria coast. Visit. Here, we invite you to try a slice of focaccia, typical local bread with its amazing variety, only produced in this area. 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 (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. Transfer to Casale Monferrato, the capital of the ancient Dukedom of Monferrato. The old town includes several beautiful buildings with different architectural styles, such as the Fortress, the Civic Tower and the Cathedral. Free time for lunch and departure in the afternoon to Turin, capital of the region, crossing the North of Monferrato with short stops in Moncalvo, A nice village at the top of several vineyards and Crea, where it is possible to visit the local Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage. Arrival to Turin, overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Turin Breakfast at the hotel. Full day dedicated to visit the town. Turin, of Roman origin, first capital of the Kingdom of Italy, main centre of car factory FIAT, cultural and university centre, it is nowadays the fourth biggest town of the country for inhabitants and the third for industrial development. In the morning, visit through the famous Savoy Route, including the Royal Palace, in Venaria, the greatest abode of the Royal Family. This imposing structure inspired the French architects during the project of renovation of the Palace of Versailles, near Paris. Built in the second half of the 1600 by command of the Savoy Duke Charles Emmanuel that gave it as a gift to his wife, the palace presents the main central building as well as the largest park of the region. Then, continue to Superga, the second hill of the region. Here, visit to the Basilica, built at the beginning of the 1700 by command of the King of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus II as the dedication to the Virgin in order to celebrate the victory of the Piedmont Army versus France and Spain. Most graves of the family and the unique masterpiece of the Popes pictures, painted on cloth, are conserved inside. Free time for lunch, coming back to the city centre. After lunch, visit of the downtown, including Piazza Castello, with Palazzo Madama, old Roman gate, residence of the Royal Family and finally Art Museum and the Royal Palace; the Mole Antonelliana, the major landmark of the city, built by the architect Alessandro Antonelli in 1873 and dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel I. It houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, the National Museum of Film; the Cathedral which hedges in the Shroud, a linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have been physically traumatized in a manner consistent with crucifixion, Jesus, according to the catholic tradition; Piazza San Carlo, with its galleries in typical Piedmont style; walk through Via Roma and Garibaldi and free time to enjoy the everyday life of this amazing city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Turin > The Langhe > Asti > TurinBreakfast at the hotel. Departure to La Morra, a small village of the Middle Age. It grounds its richness on the so called “Red gold”, the Barolo. Visit of a typical wine cellar in order to taste the best wines of the region. Then, continue to Grinzane Cavour, that houses the homonym castle and some of the main wine bars of the area. There, the first Italian Prime Minister, Camillo Cavour created the myth of the Barolo. In an amazing trip among hills and vineyards, arrive to Alba, town

considered as the capital of the Langhe, district of hills and strong production of wines, known also as the regional leader in the ambit of buying and selling of truffles and chocolates (Ferrero, the multinational factory in the production of tea, chocolate, biscuits all over the world). Founded in the pre-Roman age, Alba had an important role in the Middle Age. Visit of the Cathedral, the old town centre with the road of business, Vittorio Emanuele and Cavour and the City Hall Palace. Free time for lunch. We visit a shop to taste a cream of white truffle, the most precious one. Then, route to achieve Asti. The city presents Roman and baroque style and tracks of the Middle Age and of the Renaissance. In the world, it is known due to its top-production of wines, of which the most important one is the Asti Spumante. Visit of the downtown. Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, Piazza Roma with the monument to Italy, the Red Tower, of the Roman age, the baroque palaces and the Middle Age towers. Back to Turin. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Turin > Courmayer > Aosta > MilanBreakfast at the hotel; departure to Fenis to look up to the castle, built in the XII century, located in the highest valley of the region. Built by command of the family Challant because of a reason of prestige, now it represents one of the most charming masterpieces of that age in all Northern Italy. Then, departure to Courmayeur, a small village located at the bottom of the Mont Blanc, the last Italian place before the frontier with France. Entered in the collective imaginary due to its 11 km long tunnel between Italy and France under the Mont Blanc, it presents a unique and wonderful landscape among the best and most fascinating peaks of the Western Alps. Free time in the beautiful old town. Continuation to Aosta, capital of the autonomous region of Aosta Valley, the smallest region of our country, located in the middle of the highest mountains of the Alps. Old town, founded before Christ and partially built by the Romans according to the typical style of a Roman camp (core and parallel streets). Still today Roman tracks are extremely evident: Arch of Augustus, the Praetorian gates, the old entrances of the city and the modern district with the modern works, as the Cathedral and Piazza Chanoux with the City Hall. Free time for lunch and then, way back to Milan. End of our services.

Emilia Romagna & Marche 4 days /3 nights MILANO > MILANOMilan > Parma > Bolgna > San Marino > Pesaro > Ancona > Urbino > Ravenna > Milan

High SeasonMarch 28

Unique CategoryDBL / TPL € 905,00SGL € 1.050,00

City HotelBologna NH de la Gare 4*Ancona NH Ancona 4*Ravenna NH Ravenna 4*



ONLY WITH CARRANI!

Lambrusco and mortadella tasting in Bologna

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Milan > Parma > Bolgna Departure at 08.30 am from NH Touring, in Milan to the region Emilia Romagna, the region of the art, the excellent food and the engines. Arrival to Parma, the city of Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most popular Italian composer in the world. Visit of the old town, passing by the Theatre Regio, the Cathedral, Palazzo del Governatore. Free time for lunch. Then, departure to Bologna, the capital of the region, a nice medieval city. Visit of the downtown, the Basilica of St. Petronius, the Torri degli Asinelli, the beautiful streets with shops and arcades. We invite you to try in a typical wine shop slices of mortadella and a glass of Lambrusco, the most famous local production. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Bolgna > San Marino > Pesaro > AnconaBreakfast at the hotel. Departure to the oldest European independent republic, San Marino. Actually, this is a foreign country in the Italian territory. Visit of the main city with its palaces, the Rocca, symbol of the republic and the Mount Titano. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Pesaro, beautiful city of the region Marche, on the Adriatic Sea, where you can visit the old town with Palazzo Ducale, Piazza del Popolo and the nice Rocca Costanza. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Ancona > Urbino > RavennaBreakfast at the hotel. Visit of the city of Ancona, capital of the region Marche, with its nice streets, elegant buildings, the Arch of Traiano, the Piazza del Papa and especially the Fount of the Tredici Cannelle. Departure to Urbino and free time for lunch. This is a UNESCO World heritage city. Visit to the old town: the Palazzo Ducale, the house of the painter Raphael, the Cathedral. Departure to Ravenna and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Ravenna > MilanBreakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit of one of the most beautiful and charming Italian art cities: Ravenna, the town of the Byzantine domination, the mosaics, churches and mausoleums. Free time for lunch. Then, last trip to come back to Milan. End of services.

Tuscany: Intense Experience3 days / 2 nights 3 MealsROME > FLORENCERome > Montepulciano > Pienza > Montalcino > Castellina In Chianti > Siena > Greve in Chianti > San Gimignano > Florence

High SeasonMay 23June 20July 11 25August 22September 5 19October 3 17

Price per personDBL / TPL € 906,00Supl. sgl € 95,00

City HotelCastellina In Chianti Hotel Villa Casalecchi



DRINKS NOT INCLUDED IN MEALS

ONLY WITH CARRANI!Visit the best of Tuscany Region!Wine and Pecorino cheese tasting at Enoteca La Fortezza - Montalcino Castello di Verrazzano, visit of the castle's gardens and historical ageing cellars. Wine tasting and light lunch with gastronomic specialties.

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Rome > Montepulciano > Pienza > Montalcino > Castellina In ChiantiAt 7.15, meet your friendly tour guide and depart from Rome by a deluxe coach.You will travel through the provinces Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany to the charming town of Montepulciano, a medieval treasure rich with history and art. Known for its “nobile” wine, which can be purchased in wine houses throughout town, Montepulciano is also the host of an annual jazz and wine festival every July. Spend a few hours getting to know Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tasting in many of the shops, as well as leisure time to shop and have lunch (not included).Proceed to the beautiful town of Pienza, considered the gem of the Val d’Orcia region. You’ll have free time to explore this small, pretty town, which was planned out by Pope Pius II, the humanist pope, to be the ideal Renaissance town. In the afternoon, arrive in Montalcino, the hilltop town that gives its name to both the region and its wines. Here, you'll have the opportunity to walk around the walls of the fortress, where brave soldiers of the Republic of Siena made their last stand

against Florence during battles in medieval. Enjoy your Brunello di Montalcino wine and Pecorino cheese tastings at Enoteca La Fortezza. Continue to Villa Casalecchi, a historical hotel in Castellina in Chianti, one of the three towns of Lega del Chianti Classico, famous for its excellent wine, its art, architecture and beautiful countryside. Take in the peaceful setting by relaxing in the shade of the thick gardens or by going for a swim in the pool. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Siena > Greve in Chianti > San Gimignano > Castellina in ChiantiAfter breakfast, spend the day venturing around Tuscany. Upon reaching the beautiful town of Siena, you’ll be amazing to walk along the medieval streets, admiring the splendid palaces and the glorious Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful town squares in the world, as well as the site of the famous 600-year old horse race called “Il Palio.” Next, set off into the Chianti hills, enjoying views of beautiful forests, rows of vineyards and pretty medieval hamlets. The beautiful town of Greve is famous for its triangular-shaped piazza and for being the home of the famous sailor named Verrazzano. Spend your leisure time visiting the local boutiques and market stalls before taking a short drive to Castello di Verrazzano, where you’ll have a guided visit of the castle's gardens and historical ageing cellars. Enjoy a guided tasting of some of the best wines, as well as lunch with gastronomic specialties prepared with raw ingredients right from the farm and other local Tuscan producers. After lunch, spend your afternoon in the nearby medieval hill town of San Gimignano, where you can walk around its UNESCO World Heritage-listed city center. Try a selection of medieval sweets, such as ricciarelli (rich biscuits) and panforte (moist and sumptuous fruit cake). Explore the town on your own before heading back to Villa Casalecchi for dinner and an overnight.

Day 3 Castellina in Chianti > Florence Enjoy your last hours in Villa Casalecchi before a relaxing drive to Florence, where your tour will conclude. Opportunity to add nights in Florence and Venice with Carrani Tour.

Tuscany: Relax & Wine 4 days / 3 nights 4 MealsROME > ROMERome > Montepulciano > Pienza > Montalcino > Castellina in Chianti > Siena > Greve in Chianti > San Gimignano > Florence > Volterra > Pisa > Rome

High SeasonMay 23June 20July 11 25August 22September 5 19October 3 17

Price per personDBL / TPL € 1.199,00Supl. Sgl € 139,00

City HotelCastellina in Chianti (Siena) Hotel Villa Casalecchi



ONLY WITH CARRANI!Visit the best of Tuscany Region!Wine and Pecorino cheese tasting at Enoteca La Fortezza - MontalcinoCastello di Verrazzano, visit of the castle's gardens and historical ageing cellars. Wine tasting and light lunch with gastronomic specialties.

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Rome > Montepulciano > Pienza > Montalcino > Castellina in ChiantiAt 7.15, meet your friendly tour guide and depart from Rome by a deluxe coach.You will travel through the provinces Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany to the charming town of Montepulciano, a medieval treasure rich with history and art. Known for its “nobile” wine, which can be purchased in wine houses throughout town, Montepulciano is also the host of an annual jazz and wine festival every July. Spend a few hours getting to know Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tasting in many of the shops, as well as leisure time to shop and have lunch (not included).Proceed to the beautiful town of Pienza, considered the gem of the Val d’Orcia region. You’ll have free time to explore this small, pretty town, which was planned out by Pope Pius II, the humanist pope, to be the ideal Renaissance town. In the afternoon, arrive in Montalcino, the hilltop town that gives its name to both the region and its wines. Here, you'll have the opportunity to walk around the walls of the fortress, where brave soldiers of the Republic of Siena made their last stand against Florence during battles in medieval. Enjoy your Brunello di Montalcino wine and Pecorino cheese tastings at Enoteca La Fortezza.Continue to Villa Casalecchi, a historical hotel in Castellina in Chianti, one of the three towns of Lega del Chianti Classico, famous for its excellent wine, its art, architecture and beautiful countryside. Take in the peaceful setting by relaxing in the shade of the thick gardens or by going for a swim in the pool. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Siena > Greve in Chianti > San Gimignano > Castellina in ChiantiAfter breakfast, spend the day venturing around Tuscany. Upon reaching the beautiful town of Siena, you’ll be amazing to walk along the medieval streets, admiring the splendid palaces and the glorious Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful town squares in the world, as well as the site of the famous 600-year old horse race called “Il Palio.” Next, set off into the Chianti hills, enjoying views of beautiful forests, rows of vineyards and pretty medieval hamlets. The beautiful town of Greve is famous for its triangular-shaped piazza and for being the home of the famous sailor named Verrazzano. Spend your leisure time visiting the local boutiques and market stalls before taking a short drive to Castello di Verrazzano, where you’ll have a guided visit of the castle's gardens and historical ageing cellars. Enjoy a guided tasting of some of the best wines, as well as lunch with gastronomic specialties prepared with raw ingredients right from the farm and other local Tuscan producers. After lunch, spend your afternoon in the nearby medieval hill town of San Gimignano, where you can walk around its UNESCO World Heritage-listed city center. Try a selection of medieval sweets, such as ricciarelli (rich biscuits) and panforte (moist and sumptuous fruit cake). Explore the town on your own before heading back to Villa Casalecchi for dinner and an overnight.

Day 3 Florence > Castellina in ChantiAfter breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, where you will have free time to explore the “Cradle of Renaissance.” Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “commune” and was further refined by the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by its numerous monuments, churches, and buildings, as well as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the baptistery, with its bronze doors that Michelangelo dubbed the “Gates of Paradise.” 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 before returning to Villa Casalecchi.

Day 4 Volterra > Pisa > Rome After breakfast, depart to Volterra, a fascinating Tuscan city renowned for its alabaster -- the translucent stone used for centuries to create vases, lamps and other works of art. Leaving Volterra, you will next reach Pisa, where you will have time to explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower (exterior visit), the Baptistery (exterior visit) and other important monuments. Choose to have a pleasant walk to Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world. Spend time at your leisure in this quaint town before returning to Rome, where your trip will come to an end.

Sardinia 6 days / 5 nights GENOA > GENOACamogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Porto Torres > Stintino > Capocaccia > Alghero > Castelsardo > Capotesta > Palau > Costa Smeralda > Maddalena e Caprera > Porto Torres > Genoa

High SeasonMay 2Sept 22


City HotelAlghero Catalunya 4*Palau La Vecchia fonte 4*



ONLY WITH CARRANI!Cake and mirto tasting

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Genoa > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Porto Torres

Departure at 8.30 am from Hotel Moderno Verdi in Genoa. Departure to Camogli. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples 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 di Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. Return to Genoa to have free time in the old town until the time necessary to get on the ship to Sardinia, Porto Torres. Overnight in a first class inside cabin. Night on the boat.

Day 2 Porto Torres > Stintino > Capocaccia > AlgheroArrival in Porto Torres at 08.30 am. approx. Leaving to Stintino, a village famous for its beautiful beaches in front of Island Asinara. Later, route to Capo Caccia, West tip of the wonderful Porto Conte Bay. The tour stops in a panoramic spot to take pictures of the most beautiful local bays with caves and small beaches. Here, we invite you to taste one of the typical local cakes: biscuits, candies or cheese cake. Free time for lunch. Arrival in Alghero, tourist place situated on a promontory surrounded everywhere by large beaches. Accommodation at the hotel. Visit of the city centre and free afternoon for personal visits. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Alghero > Castelsardo > Capotesta > PalauBreakfast at the hotel. Departure to Castelsardo. Old and wonderful village, it presents a clear track of Genoa dominion. Its coast, its local manufacturing, its receptive structures make it one of the most required places of the island for the summer holidays.Then, departure to Capo Testa. This place is the symbol of a fusion between nature and modern, tourism and wild area, representing a cult itinerary for thousand of tourists. Its promontory seems 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 Strait of Bonifacio. Free time for lunch. Here, we invite you to taste the mirto, the typical local liqueur made by myrtle. Arrival in Palau, important commercial and tourism centre of the island and free time for the rest of the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Palau > Costa Smeralda > PalauBreakfast at the hotel. Excursion through the Emerald Coast. The city of Arzachena makes part of this extremely appreciated and famous area. Rich nature, “Mediterranean macchia”, rocks built by the same nature, wonderful beaches in a clear sea water, promontories and small islands. This incredible heritage was created in 1962 due to the free initiative of the prince Aga Khan V, who controlled an international financial organisation. Free time to spend in one of the best beaches of the island. Free time for lunch. Back to Palau. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Palau > Maddalena e Caprera > Porto Torres > Night on board Departure to the islands Maddalena and Caprera. You’ll find not only beaches and fun but also culture and history. Many cultural event depend on the presence of personality of the past, like Giuseppe Garibaldi, to which a museum is dedicated. Free time for lunch. Route to reach Porto Torres, where the ferry boat leaves at 8.30 pm.

Day 6 GenoaGet off in Genoa early in the morning. Transfer to your hotel, station or airport, depending on your needs. End of services.

Sardinia & Corsica 7 days / 6 nights GENOA > GENOAGenoa > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Porto Torres > Stintino > Capocaccia > Alghero > Castelsardo > Capotesta > Palau > Costa Smeralda > Maddalena e Caprera > Bonifacio > Ajaccio > Corte > Bastia > Savona > Genoa

High SeasonMay 02Sept 22


City HotelAlghero Catalunya 4*Palau La Vecchia fonte 4*Bonifacio A Madonetta 3*Bastia L’Alivi 3* Sup



ONLY WITH CARRANI!Cake and mirto tasting

ITINERARIES

Day 1 Genoa > Camogli > Portofino > Santa Margherita Ligure > Genoa Port > Porto Torres Departure at 8.30 am from Hotel Moderno Verdi in Genoa. Departure to Camogli. Famous tourist centre, it offers one of the most suggestive examples 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 di Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf and free time for lunch. Return to Genoa to have free time in the old town until the time necessary to get on the ship to Sardinia, Porto Torres. Overnight in a first class inside cabin. Night on the boat.

Day 2 Porto Torres > Stintino > Capocaccia > AlgheroArrival in Porto Torres at 08.30 am. approx. Leaving to Stintino, a village famous for its beautiful beaches in front of Island Asinara. Later, route to Capo Caccia, West tip of the wonderful Porto Conte Bay. The tour stops in a panoramic spot to take pictures of the most beautiful local bays with caves and small beaches. Here, we invite you to taste one of the typical local cakes: biscuits, candies or cheese cake. Free time for lunch. Arrival in Alghero, tourist place situated on a

promontory surrounded everywhere by large beaches. Accommodation at the hotel. Visit of the city centre and free afternoon for personal visits. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Alghero > Castelsardo > Capotesta > PalauBreakfast at the hotel. Departure to Castelsardo. Old and wonderful village, it presents a clear track of Genoa dominion. Its coast, its local manufacturing, its receptive structures make it one of the most required places of the island for the summer holidays.Then, departure to Capo Testa. This place is the symbol of a fusion between nature and modern, tourism and wild area, representing a cult itinerary for thousand of tourists. Its promontory seems 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 Strait of Bonifacio. Free time for lunch. Here, we invite you to taste the mirto, the typical local liqueur made by myrtle. Arrival in Palau, important commercial and tourism centre of the island and free time for the rest of the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4Palau > Costa Smeralda > PalauBreakfast at the hotel. Excursion through the Emerald Coast. The city of Arzachena makes part of this extremely appreciated and famous area. Rich nature, “Mediterranean macchia”, rocks built by the same nature, wonderful beaches in a clear sea water, promontories and small islands. This incredible heritage was created in 1962 due to the free initiative of the prince Aga Khan V, who controlled an international financial organisation. Free time to spend in one of the best beaches of the island. Free time for lunch. Back to Palau. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Palau > Maddalena e Caprera > Bonifacio Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the islands Maddalena and Caprera. You’ll find not only beaches and fun but also culture and history. Many cultural event depend on the presence of personality of the past, like Giuseppe Garibaldi, to which a museum is dedicated. Free time for lunch. Arrival to Santa Teresa di Gallura and ferry boat to Bonifacio (Corsica). Overnight AT the hotel.

Day 6 Bonifacio > Ajaccio > Corte > BastiaBreakfast at the hotel. Visit of the city. Under the control of Genoa Republic for a long time, this town is located at the bottom of the island near the windy Strait of Bonifacio. Visit of the port and the downtown. Road through the region to get in Ajaccio, the capital. It is the second biggest dock 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 there. Departure to Corte, the old capital of the island, main cultural centre, headquarter of the unique university where the ancient Corse language is still spoken. Visit and free time for lunch. Departure to Bastia, crossing one of the wildest and most amazing side of the island. Break to take photos of this beautiful area with small villages and picturesque corners. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Bastia > Savona > GenoaBreakfast at the hotel. In the morning, free time for your last visits. Depending on the season, ferry to Savona or Livorno. Arrival and transfer to Genoa (downtown). End of services.

Sicily: Cost to Coast 7 days / 6 nights PALERMO > CATANIA6 MealsPalermo > Monreale> Erice > Marsala > Agrigento > Noto > Siracusa > Taormina > Savoca > Forza D’Agrò > Catania.

High SeasonMay 5 19June 2 16August 25September 8 22October 6 20

Price per person 1° CAT SGL € 1.249,00DBL € 999,00TPL € 965,00

City Hotel 1’ CATPalermo Mercure 4*Agrigento Della Valle 4*Zona Taormina Parc Hotels Italia 4*Catania Il Principe 4*



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Day 1 PalermoArrive in Palermo and make your own way to your hotel. That night, have dinner in the hotel and rest up for the adventure that lies ahead.

Day 2 PalermoRelax over breakfast, and then head out on a morning excursion to Monreale an ancient royal town famous for its almonds, olive oil and citrus fruits, as well as its fine Norman architecture. Visit the elaborate Cathedral of Monreale or perhaps shop for local produce to take home. Back to Palermo and continue with a walking tour ot the city. Wander the streets of the Old Town, hearing tales of Palermo’s 3,000-year history and discovering attractions like Palermo Cathedral. Walk inside the impressive-looking place of worship and marvel at its arches, cupolas and mosaics – amassed from each of the city’s successive rulers. Enjoy free time in the late afternoon and return to your hotel for

dinner. Overnight.

Day 3 Palermo > Erice > Marsala > AgrigentoRise early for breakfast and departure to Erice, a medieval village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano. Many say that little has changed in the village since the sixth century, and its labyrinth-like twist of lanes make for a pleasant morning amble.Continue to Marsala, a pretty coastal town on the westernmost point of Sicily. Explore at leisure, perhaps shopping for a bottle of local Marsala dessert wine to take home. Return to your coach and travel south, passing Mazara del Vallo – the closest Sicilian city to Africa – before stopping in the town of Agrigento, your final destination of the day. Visit Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples(admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn about archeological relics like the Classical Temple of Concord the Temple of Hercules, and the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest Doric-style buildings. Check in to your hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 Agrigento > Noto > Siracusa > Taormina (Giardini Naxos) Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Noto, a picturesque fishing town that’s popular for its stately Baroque architecture. Visit Cathedral of San Nicolò, a recently renovated structure, and then stretch your legs on a walk around the center. Continue along the south coast to Syracuse, on Sicily’s southeastern tip. Visit Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Syracuse’s famous archeological zone that’s home to a vast collection of Greek and Roman ruins from all over Sicily. Head inside to see impressive excavations such as the Greek theater, Roman amphitheater and the Ear of Dionysius – an artificial limestone cave. After the visit, cross one of the city’s bridges for a visit to the island of Ortygia, home to a wealth of Baroque churches and medieval palaces.In the late afternoon arrive in Taormina, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.

Day 5 Taormina (Giardini Naxos)Breakfast at your hotel and then head off to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna’s landscape. If weather permits, you have a chance to climb to the summit (1800 m). After, return to Taormina, the beautiful and romantic town located on Mount Tauro. Relax over dinner and then get some well-deserved rest. Return to Taormina in the afternoon and spend the rest of your day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 Taormina (Giardini Naxos) > Savoca and Forza D’Agrò > CataniaAfter breakfast travel to Savoca and Forza D’Agrò a pretty hillside villages where Francis Ford Coppola filmed some of the immortal scenes of Godfather’s trilogy . A visit for lovers of this movie but also even if you aren’t a fan, this stop is a fascinating way to visit these unspoiled and typical Sicilian hill towns a real insight into the island and the heart of its people. A stop for a lemon granita at Bar Vitelli is a must for any visitor in town. It is still run by the family who owned it at the time of filming and exhibits a collection of photos taken when Francis Ford Coppola shot some scenes of The Godfather II. We also leave you time to explore further and really soak up the atmosphere of this hidden, not-for-tourists Sicilian hilltown. Everything here is just like in the movie. After the visit depart to Catania. Afternoon free time to explore Catania’s UNESCO-listed historical center with his Baroque palaces and Roman ruins. See Piazza Dante and the Fountain of the Elephant, carved from volcanic rock. Dinner at the hotel and overnight. Day 7 CataniaEnjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end.

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