ROME – FLORENCE – MONTE CASSINO – PONTECORVO – ROCCASECCA ORTONA – MORO RIVER – MONTECCHIO – GRADARA – RIMINI CORIANO RIDGE – SAN MARINO – RAVENNA – VILLANOVA – VENICE

Canadian Campaign in ItalyFOLLOWING THE D-DAY DODGERS THROUGH SUNNY ITALYMay 17 – 29, 2020 (13 days)

SPECIAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL4603 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3R6 Canadatel: (604) 291-1332 or 1(800) 665-0998 Fax: (604) 291-1378e-mail: sti@sticanada.com website: www.sticanada.com

The D-Day Dodgers (author unknown)

We are the D-Day Dodgers way out in Italy

Always on the vino, always on the spree

Eighth Army scroungers and their tanks

We live in Rome among the Yanks

We are the D-Day Dodgers in sunny Italy

We landed at Salerno, a holiday with pay

The Jerries brought the bands out to greet us on the way

Showed us the sights and gave us tea

We all had girls and the beer was free

We are the D-Day Dodgers in sunny Italy

Naples and Cassino were taken in our stride

We didn't go to fight there, we just went for the ride

Anzio and Sangros they're just names

We only went to look for dames

We are the D-Day Dodgers in sunny Italy

Dear Lady Astor, you think you know a lot

Standing on a platform and talking tommyrot

You're England's sweetheart and her pride

We think your mouth's too bloody wide

That's from your D-Day Dodgers in sunny Italy

Look around the mountains in the mud and rain

You'll see the scattered crosses, there's some that have no name

Heartbreak and toil and suffering gone

The boys beneath them slumber on

They are the D-Day Dodgers who'll stay in Italy

They are the D-Day Dodgers who'll stay in Italy

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Day 1 Sun, May 17

CANADA – ROMEDeparture from Canada for Italy.

Day 2 Mon, May 18

ARRIVAL IN ROMEAfter arrival in Rome check in and dine.

Day 3 Tue, May 19

ROMEWe start today visiting Rome's most famous war monument. Dedicated to the former king Vittorio Emanuele, this massive altar dominates the Piazza Venezia in the centre of the Eternal City. We will see the city's iconic sites as we visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, and enjoy a panoramic tour to see the Colosseum, Forum Romanum, Piazza Navona and other famous monuments.

Day 4 Wed, May 20

ROME – FLORENCE – ROMEWe'll take the high speed train to Florence and enjoy a tour of the historic centre around the Duomo, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and also Santa Croce, final resting place of many of the city's fabled luminaries. We return to Rome later in the afternoon.

Day 5 Thu, May 21

ROME – ANZIO – CASSINOThis morning we leave the capital and drive along the coast to Anzio. After time to enjoy the port and lunch we will continue inland and check into our hotel in Cassino in the afternoon.

Day 6 Fri, May 22

CASSINOThis morning we tour the Hitler Line with a stop at the Canadian memorials in Pontecorvo and Roccasecca. After lunch we will visit the Melfa River Crossing where Major Jack Mahony of the Westminster Regiment was awarded the Victoria Cross, and tour some of the battlefields on the Advance to Rome. We will also visit the Cassino Commonwealth War Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in Italy.

Day 7 Sat, May 23

CASSINO – ORTONAThis morning we drive up to the historic abbey of Monte Cassino overlooking the Liri Valley, which was captured by the Allies on May 17-18, 1944. We'll also visit the nearby Polish Cemetery. After time for lunch in town we will proceed to Ortona on the Adriatic, arriving in the late afternoon with a little time to walk along the beach or relax before dinner.

Day 8 Sun, May 24

ORTONAWe'll explore the sites significant to the fight for the town on a walking tour, including the Church of Santa Maria di Constantinopoli where the Seaforths famously contrived to hold Christmas dinner in 1943. Following a visit to Ortona’s Peace Museum we'll enjoy and included lunch. In the afternoon we'll visit Moro River War Cemetery before returning to our hotel for the evening, driving past Casa Berardi along the way.

Day 9 Mon, May 25

ORTONA – GRADARA – RIMINIDeparting earlier, we'll travel North along the Adriatic Coast. After lunch en route we'll stop at Montecchio Cemetery and travel through scenic countryside to Gradara Cemetery before ending our day in Rimini.

Day 10 Tue, May 26

RIMINIToday we visit the battlefields of the Gothic Line, broken by the Canadians August – September, 1944. We'll stop at Tavullia before travelling to Coriano Ridge Commonwealth Cemetery. Then we'll head to San Marino, the oldest Republic in the World. Hike up to the castle or simply enjoy the scenic vistas here. Returning to the hotel, we have time to visit the beautiful beaches of Rimini or do some shopping in the historic centre.

Canadian Campaign in Italy May 17 – 29, 2020 (13 days)

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WAR CEMETERIES WE WILL VISIT: CASSINO – MORO RIVER – MONTECCHIO – GRADARA CORIANO RIDGE – RAVENNA – VILLANOVA

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Day 11 Wed, May 27

RIMINI – VENICEThis morning we travel north to visit Ravenna War Cemetery then proceed to Villanova, where the Regiment fought bloody battles to cross the Lamone River and Naviglio Canal in November and December, 1944. We will meet with locals as we visit sites around Bagnacavallo area, and at the end of the day travel to Venice, where we check in and enjoy dinner.

Day 12 Thu, May 28

VENICEWe'll take a water taxi into the heart of Venice, La Serenissima, and enjoy a tour of the fascinating centre around Piazza San Marco and the Basilica. Then there is time to do some shopping, explore on your own, or visit the Guggenheim Museum. In the afternoon we return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 13 Fri, May 29

VENICE – CANADAThis morning we transfer to the airport for our flight home, where we arrive the same day.

INCLUDED ■ Air fare Canada – Rome, Venice – Canada

■ Private bus and guide throughout.

■ Accommodation in comfortable superior tourist-class hotels.

■ Breakfast (B) and Dinner (D) every day. (L) Lunch in Ortona.

■ Special visits and commemorations, sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary.

■ Local taxes and service charges.

■ City Tours with local experts.

NOT INCLUDED ■ Lunches. ■ Travel Insurance.

■ Departure Taxes (vary by your chosen departure gateway).

■ Porterage (where available).

■ Gratuities for driver and guide.

■ Drinks and items .sonal nature.

COST in Canadian fundspriced per person based on double occupancy

13-day Italian Campaign Tour CDN

from Vancouverfrom Toronto

$3990$3790

Single Supplement +$890

Land-Only Rate* $3090*if you want to make your own flight arrangements

PLEASE NOTE: Our program may be subject to minor adjustments due to local event scheduling and security arrangements.

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RESERVATION FORMo CANADIAN CAMPAIGN IN ITALY May 17 - 29, 2020 (13 days)

Please fill out this form in full and mail it with your deposit of $800 and the travel insurance payment for each traveller. Insurance is optional but strongly recommended. Please write names exactly as listed in passport (e.g.: William, not “Bill”).

TRAVELLER #1 TRAVELLER #2Mr/Mrs/Ms First Name Mr/Mrs/Ms First Name

Middle Name(s) Middle Name(s)

Last Name Last Name

Date of Birth: dd/mm/yy Date of Birth: dd/mm/yy

City of Birth: City of Birth:

Country of Birth: Country of Birth:

Passport #: Passport #:

Passport Expiry Date: Passport Expiry Date:

Passport Issuing Country: Passport Issuing Country:

Preferred First Name (for name tag): Preferred First Name (for name tag):

ADDRESS

Street:

City: Province/State:

Postal Code: Country:

Cell No.: Home No.:

Email:

Accommodation: Single Double Sharing With:

Seating Preference on Aircraft: Aisle Window

Special Dietary Meal Request: (where available)

Regiment with which you are associated (optional):

Next of Kin (in case of emergency): Ph:

TRAVEL INSURANCE (to be purchased at time of deposit) All-Inclusive Trip Cancellation Declined Amount of premium (please contact office) $________________

PAYMENTdeposit + insurance premium $_______________

Please make cheques payable to: SPECIAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL 4603 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R6 Canadaphone: (604) 291-1332 or 1 (800) 665-0998 BC Reg # 23625

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FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOWRESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT:A deposit of $800 per person is required at the time of reservation on this Special Travel International (hereafter called STI) tour. A second payment of $800 per person is then due by October 1, 2019. The final payment is due by March 17, 2020. Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 14 days prior to your trip departure, provided full payment has been received.

TOUR PRICES:All tour prices for land arrangements are based on rates effective at the time of printing and are expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Should these rates change, it may be necessary to surcharge the price of your vacation. Should the tour price increase by more than 10%, the passenger shall have the right to cancel within seven days of notification without penalty.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS:Notice of cancellation must be made in writing. The effective cancellation date is the date when written notification is received by STI. The deposit of $800 is non-refundable. The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is received prior to departure:

until October 1, 2019 deposit of $800

October 2, 2019 – March 17, 2020 $1600

After March 17, 2020 100%

P.S.: Different payment/cancellation policies apply to airline tickets; you will be advised at time of booking

RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY:STI acts only as an agent in securing all services related to the tours described in this brochure, including transportation, sightseeing and accommodation. STI shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, cost, damage, injury, delay or expense arising from the use of any conveyance, accommodation or service or from acts of God, strikes, weather, quarantine, accidents, sickness, government regulations, insufficient documents and any loss/expense resulting from the above contingencies shall be borne by the tour member. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort of the passenger, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the operators.Additional expense, if any, shall be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, and also to decline to accept or retain any passenger as a member of the tour. In such instances, full or equitable amounts will be refunded.

INSURANCE:STI recommends that each tour participant has health, cancellation, interruption, accident and baggage insurance for the duration of his/her travel (in situations where insurance is not included in the tour price).

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:It is entirely the passenger’s responsibility to possess whatever documents and visas required by the law of the countries visited on the tour.

AIRLINE RESPONSIBILITY:Any airliner carrier providing transportation in connection with these tours is not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passenger is not on board its planes or conveyances. The passenger contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchase of these tours and/or passenger. Similar responsibility as noted applies to all types of carriers, including car rental companies.

INSURANCEFollowing are the main areas of coverage with Allianz Global Assistance. Please carefully read the brochure you will receive after booking for full details. For insurance purposes the key point is that you are in GOOD health. Please note that PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS are not covered.Please contact us if you have any questions or would like further information.

THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE consists of:• Cancellation & Interruption• Emergency Medical ($5 Million limit)• Flight Accident• Travel Accident• Baggage & Personal Effects

Please Note: Travellers need to have current Provincial Health Plan coverage in order to qualify for the ALL-INCLUSIVE insurance package.

OPTION 1: THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

AGES:

< 24 25-59 60-64 65-69 70-74

Tour $273 $286 $311 $350 $414

in single room

$311 $344 $371 $415 $486

Travellers 75 years and older please call our office for pricing

If you wish you may also choose the Cancellation & Interruption insurance alone; this plan is suitable if you have sufficient medical coverage already. These rates apply to any trip length.

OPTION 2: CANCELLATION + INTERRUPTION

AGES:

0-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80 +

Tour $242 $255 $277 $308 $423 $591

in single room

$301 $317 $343 $383 $525 $735

The above premiums are guidelines. The exact premium will depend on the cabin category chosen, whether you are traveling as a single, and the final airfare cost. At time of booking we will provide the applicable premium for your situation. • Note: Insurance rates are valid at time of printing and are

subject to change. • Premiums are quoted per person, in Canadian funds & subject

to Provincial Sales Tax: 8% Ontario, 9% Quebec, 7% Manitoba

SPECIAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL4603 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3R6 Canadatel: (604) 291-1332 or 1(800) 665-0998 Fax: (604) 291-1378e-mail: sti@sticanada.com website: www.sticanada.com

BC Reg #23625

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