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INDEXGeneral Information & Tours Highlights ..............................................................................2

EVENTS CALENDAR

ROME - OPERA THEATRE 22nd October 2014 - 26th June 2015Opera Season ............................................................................................................................4

Ballet Season ............................................................................................................................6

VENICE - CARNIVAL 7th - 17th February 2015Experiences ...............................................................................................................................8

Packages ..................................................................................................................................11

ART & GOURMET 1st May to 18th October 2015Under the Tuscan Sun departing from Florence .........................................................14Exclusive Culinary Experience departing from Milan .............................................. 16

COSTIERA SEA DREAMS: SORRENTO & AMALFI 15th May to 3rd October 2015Experience.............................................................................................................................. 19

Company Profile & Working Policy ......................................................................................21

Staff ........................................................................................................................................22


ROMEOpera Theatre

Opera Season 2014 -2015

Includes:• Tickets for the selected show• Private transfers up to 3 person

Price PLATEA 1 Pax € 296,00 per person 2 Pax € 230,00 per person 3 Pax € 208,00 per person

Price PLATEA CENTRALE 1 Pax € 310,00 per person 2 Pax € 243,00 per person 3 Pax € 223,00 per person

RigolettoMusic by Giuseppe VerdiMelodramma in three acts.Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave after Le Roi s’amuse by Victor Hugo.Conductor:Renato PalumboDirection: Leo Muscato

It is considered by many to be the first of the operatic masterpieces of Verdi’s middle-to-late career. Its tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto’s beauti-ful daughter Gilda. The opera’s original title, La maled-izione (The Curse), refers to the curse placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto by a courtier whose daughter had been

Opera Theatre Rome Experiences

Dates and timeOctober 2014 22nd - 23rd - 24th at 8 pm 25th at 6 pm 26th at 4.30 pm 28th - 29th - 30th at 8 pm 31st at 6 pmFebruary 2015 7th at 6 pm 8th at 4.30 pm

Dates and timeDecember 2014 7th at 4.30 pm 10th and 12th at 7 pmApril 2015 24th at 7 pm 26th at 4.30 pmMay 2015 2nd at 6 pm 3rd at 4.30 pm

seduced by the Duke with Rigoletto’s encouragement. The curse comes to fruition when Gilda likewise falls in love with the Duke and eventually sacrifices her life to save him from the assassins hired by her father.

AidaMusic by Giuseppe VerdiOpera in four acts.Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni.Conductor, direction, sets and costumes: Pier’Alli.

Aida is based on a scenario often attributed to French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, although Verdi biographer Mary Jane Phillips-Matz has argued that the scenario was actually written by Temistocle Solera. Aida was first performed at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo on 24 December 1871, conducted by Giovanni Bottesini.

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Dates and timeMarch 2015 6th at 8 pm 7th at 6 pmJune2015 24th and 26th at 8 pm

Dates and timeMay 2015 24th, 30th and 31st at 4.30 pm

ToscaMusic by Giacomo PucciniMelodramma in three actsLibretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illicaafter the drama by Victorien SardouConductor: Donato RenzettiDirection: Alessandro Talevi

It premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on 14 January 1900. The work, based on Victorien Sardou’s 1887 French-language dramatic play, La Tosca, is a melodramatic piece set in Rome in June 1800, with the Kingdom of Naples’s control of Rome threatened by Napoleon’s invasion of Italy. It contains depictions of torture, murder and suicide, as well as some of Puccini’s best-known lyrical arias, and has inspired memorable performances from many of opera’s leading singers.Puccini saw Sardou’s play when it was touring Italy in 1889 and, after some vacillation, obtained the rights to turn the work into an opera in 1895. Turning the wordy French play into a succinct Italian opera took four years, during which the composer repeatedly argued with his librettists and publisher. Tosca premiered at a time of unrest in Rome, and its first performance was delayed for a day for fear of disturbances. Despite indifferent reviews from the critics, the opera was an immediate success with the public.

The Marriage of FigaroMusica by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartCommedia per musica in four acts.Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte.Conductor and Direction: Andrea De Rosa.

Is an opera buffa (comic opera) in four acts composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with an Italian libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte based on a stage com-edy by Pierre Beaumarchais, La folle journée, ou le Mariage de Figaro (1784). The Marriage of Figaro continues the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later, and recounts a single “day of madness” (la folle journée) in the palace of Count Almaviva near Seville, Spain. Rosina is now the Countess; Dr. Bartolo is seeking revenge against Figaro for thwarting his plans to marry Rosina himself; and Count Almaviva has degener-ated from the romantic youth of Barber into a scheming, bullying, skirt-chasing baritone. Having gratefully given Figaro a job as head of his servant-staff, he is now persis-tently trying to obtain the favors of Figaro’s bride-to-be, Susanna. He keeps finding excuses to delay the civil part of the wedding of his two servants, which is arranged for this very day. Figaro, Susanna, and the Countess conspire to embarrass the Count and expose his scheming. He responds by trying to compel Figaro legally to marry a woman old enough to be his mother, but it turns out at the last minute that she really is his mother. Through Figaro’s and Susanna’s clever manipulations, the Count’s love for his Countess is finally restored.

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Ballet Season 2014 -2015

Includes:• Tickets for the selected show• Private transfers by car up to 3 person

Price PLATEA 1 Pax € 220,00 per person 2 Pax € 154,00 per person 3 Pax € 132,00 per person

Price PLATEA CENTRALE 1 Pax € 227,00 per person 2 Pax € 160,00 per person 3 Pax € 139,00 per person

The NutcrackerMusic by Pëtr Il’ič ČajkovskijBallet in two acts.Conductor: Nir Kabaretti.Choreography: Amedeo Amodio.

A two-act ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Peti-pa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (op. 71). The libretto is adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. It was given its première at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg on Sunday, December 18, 1892, on a double-bill with Tchai-kovsky’s opera, Iolanta.Although the original production was not a success, the twenty-minute suite that Tchaikovsky extracted from the ballet was. However, the complete Nutcracker has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960s and is now per-formed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in the U.S.Major American ballet companies generate around 40 percent of their an-nual ticket revenues from performances of The Nutcracker.


Dates and timeDecember 2014 21st at 4.30 pm 23rd at 8 pm 24th at 11 am 27th at 6 pm 28th at 4.30 pm 30th at 8 pm 31st at 6 pmJanuary 2015 2nd at 8 pm 3rd at 3 pm and 8 pm 4th at 4.30 pm

Tchaikovsky’s score has become one of his most famous compositions, in particular the pieces featured in the suite. Among other things, the score is noted for its use of the celesta, an instrument that the composer had already employed in his much lesser known symphonic ballad The Voyevoda.with the Duke and eventually sacrifices her life to save him from the assassins hired by her father.

Dates and timeFebruary 2015 15th at 4.30 pm

Le Chant Du Rossignol - Carmina BuranaLe Chant du Rossignol, Music by Igor StravinskijCarmina Burana, Music Carl Orff

Le Chant Du Rossignol, commonly referred to as The Song of the Nightingale, is a symphonic poem written by Igor Stravinsky in 1917. The song is an adaptation from his earlier work, Le rossignol (The Nightingale), an opera from 1914. The opera, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale The Nightingale, is set in three acts, told from the point of view of a Chinese fisherman. In the orchestral version, Stravinsky mostly uses music from acts two and three.

Carmina Burana is a scenic cantata composed by Carl Orff in 1935 and 1936, based on 24 poems from the medieval collection Carmina Burana. Its full Latin title is Carmina

Burana: Cantiones profanæ cantoribus et choris cantandæ comitantibus instrumentis atque imaginibus magicis (Songs of Beuern: Secular songs for singers and choruses to be sung together with instruments and magic images). Carmina Burana is part of Trionfi, a musical triptych that also includes Catulli Carmina and Trionfo di Afrodite. The first and last movements of the piece are called “Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi” (Fortune, Empress of the World) and start with the very well known “O Fortuna”.

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VENICEcarnival

Venice Carnival ExperiencesChocolate in Costume, a Venetian Tradition

Where Caffé Lavena - St. Mark SquareDates 8th and 11th February 2015Time 4:30 to 6:30 PMPrice € 65,00 per person

Hot Chocolate with sweets and cakes in a charming coffee shop near to San Marco square, a traditional ritual of the excellent Venice Carnival from XVIII century. Hosts will be entertained with local artists performances.The atmosphere of an historic Caffè and the carnival costumes of St Mark Square will bring you into the magic atmosphere of 18th - century Venice.

Cotillon

Where Hotel Danieli , Riva degli SchiavoniDates 10th, 14th and 16th February 2015Time 4:00 to 6:00 PMPrice € 129,00 per person

Spend a lovely afternoon with people, have pleasant time learning group dances of the XVIII century, like minuets and cotillions, leading by an expert dance teacher. At the end, hot chocolate and cakes will be offered to the clients.

Cocktail and Dance, Step by step

Where Campiello Hotel Splendid VeneziaDates 7th, 13th and 15th February 2015Time 4:00 to 6:00 PMPrice € 129,00 per person

Celebrate Single’s Day (in Italy St. Faustino, patron of singles) with dancing, cocktails and new friends.The guests will enjoy cocktails* and finger food in the campi-ello (little square) of the Splendid Venice hotel while the Dance Master and his partner will show the basic steps of period dances. Live music from a baroque trio will be played.

*included in the price there are 2 cocktails per person

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Diner dansant “Minuetto”

Where Hotel DanieliDates 7th and 13th February 2015Time 8:15 PM to MidnightPrice € 350,00 per person

Dinner in one of the most exclusive hotels in Venice: Hotel Danieli, located near to San Marco Square. The Gala dinner is a chance to experience an authentic evening ball with the presence of a Dance Master. During and after dinner you can learn the basic steps - easy and fast learning - of the dances from 1700s and 1800s, such as minuet, counterdance, waltz, and other period dances. The dinner is seated and a baroque ensemble will play live throughout the evening.

Carnival Dream - Dinner and dance Party

Where Hotel Monaco & Gran Canal (Calle Vallaresso)Dates 7th and 14th February 2015Time 8:30 PM to 1:00 AMPrice € 630,00 per person

The heart of the the magnifique Venice Carnival of the XVIII century, where it was easy to find the Venetian aristocracy and swashbucklers, will be recalled to our memory, with this event: theater mascaras, singers, musicians, a live music band and a storyteller will enchant people with the romantic adventures of Casanova. Dinner, cocktails and entertainment, group dances and valzes until late night!

Ballo Tiepolo

Where Pisani Moretta PalaceDates 12th February 2015Time 8:00 PM to 2:00 AMPrice € 732,00 per person

The Carnival dance party, this year will be more interesting and it will allow our clients to live and inhale the magical atmosphere of XVIII century Venice. At the Pisani Moretta Palace, with a breathless view on the Grand Canal, decorated with Tiepolo and other artists of the time frescos, illuminated with candles, mime actors, tumblers, danc-ers that will entertain the public during the “aperitivo” (soft drinking before dinner) and dinner, a dinner that will be served as it was during the time of Venetian aristocracy. Two companies, one of classic music and one of theater will be together with clients, playing and dancing all night long.Dress Code: costume.

Venice Carnival Experiences

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Gondola Tour and Dinner

Where Calle Vallaresso) - St. Mark SquareDates 15th February 2015Time 7:00 PMPrice € 312,00 per person

The real Venice can be seen from the water and the true Venice can be tasted through its food. With this event you will have the possibility to experience both. After a romantic and lovely itinerary in a magical Gondola through Venice Canals (about 30 min.) dressed in typical costume, clients will have dinner in a traditional venetian restaurant.Dress Code: costume

Last Waltz in Venice

Where Hotel Splendid VeniceDates 17th February 2015Time 8:15 PMPrice € 321,00 per person

The closing ball of the Venice Carnival in Costume 2015: the last opportunity to learn period dances and enjoy a wonderful dinner in costume.Dinner with typical costumes of XVIII century, in the magical atmosphere in the hotel Splendid of Venice, near to San Marco Square. A delicious din-ner will be served, together with a baroque music orchestra. Our clients will spend their time to learn dance steps of the 1700, leaded by an expert teacher.Dress Code: costume

Venice Carnival Experiences

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Cocktail and Dance Package - 3 NightsHotel Savoia Jolanda 4

Departures 6th and 7th February 2015Price SGL € 645,00 per person DBL / TPL € 529,00 per person

Departures 11th , 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th February 2015Price SGL € 871,00 per person DBL € 695,00 per person TPL € 626,00 per personIncludes:• 3 nights at the hotel Savoia Jolanda 4• Cocktail and Dance, Step by step • Gondola Ride

Cocktail and Dance, Step by stepCelebrate Single’s Day (in Italy St. Faustino, patron of singles) with dancing, cocktails and new friends. The guests will enjoy cocktails* and finger food in the campiello (little square) of the Splendid Venice hotel while the Dance Master and his partner will show the basic steps of period dances. Live music from a ba-roque trio will be played.*included in the price there are 2 cocktails per person7th, 13th or 15th February 2015 at 4.00 pm Campiello Hotel Splendid Venezia.

Gondola RideA romantic ride in Gondola, through Venice Canals. You will discover peculiarities of this atypical city and in the meantime will have a relaxing time rocking in the waters of Venice. This visit won’t be operative in case of bad weather. Departure at 2:50 pm - Meeting point Palazzina Selva – Venice Pavilion, near alilaguna stop in San Marco Royal Gardens, duration 35 minutes aprox.

Venice Carnival Packages

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Cotillon Dance Package - 3 NightsHotel Savoia Jolanda 4

Departures 8th , 9th and 10th February 2015Price SGL € 645,00 per person DBL / TPL € 529,00 per person

Departures 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th February 2015Price SGL € 871,00 per person DBL € 695,00 per person TPL € 626,00 per personIncludes:• 3 nights at the hotel Savoia Jolanda 4• Cotillon Dance • Gondola Ride

Cotillon DanceSpend a lovely afternoon with people, have pleasant time learning group dances of the XVIII century, like minuets and cotillions, leading by an expert dance teacher. At the end, hot chocolate and cakes will be of-fered to the clients.Dress Code: costume10th, 14th or 16th February 2015 at 4.00 pm Hotel Danieli , Riva degli Schiavoni.



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Last Waltz in Venice Package - 3 NightsHotel Metropole 5

Departures 15th, 16th and 17th February 2015Price DBL € 803,00 per person SGL and TPL on Request

Includes:• 3 nights at the hotel Metropole 5• Last Waltz, Clossing Ball of the Carnival • Gondola Ride

Last Waltz, Clossing Ball of the CarnivalThe closing ball of the Venice Carnival in Costume 2015: the last opportunity to learn period dances and enjoy a wonderful dinner in costume.Dinner with typical costumes of XVIII century, in the magical atmosphere in the hotel Splendid of Venice, near to San Marco Square. A delicious dinner will be served, together with a baroque music orchestra. Our clients will spend their time to learn dance steps of the 1700, leaded by an expert teacher.Dress Code: Costume 17th February 2015 at 8:15 pm Hotel Splendid Venice



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art & gourmetEXPERIENCE

Under the Tuscan Sun5 days / 4 nights - Departures from Florence

Departures From April 1st to July 11th 2015 From Sept 3rd to October 30th 2015 Daily – except Friday and Saturday

Price DBL € 1.385,00 per person TPL € 1.131,00 per person

Departures From July 12th to September 3rd 2015 Daily - except Friday and Saturday

Price DBL € 1.113,00 per person TPL € 935,00 per person

Includes:• 2 nights in Florence BB, Hotel Brunelleschi Deluxe Room• Vip cooking class & Market Tour (4hrs)• Lunch and Wine tasting (Chianti Classico, Reserve,Tuscan dessert wine)• Graduation Certificate• 1 wine tasting in Castello di Poppiano• 2 nights at Laticastelli Country House in Superior room BB• 1 dinner or lunch at “The Taverna” in Laticastelli• 3 days car rental with unlimited mileage, (car type AVIS “G” or similar) rental includes: dw,

tp, Super Cdw & Super TP (Super Cover), airport surcharge, railway surcharge, tax 22%, domestic one way fee.

Art & Gourmet Experience

kitchen, accompanied by tastings of different wines and a final typical Tuscan dessert wine. Return to your hotel an overnight stay.

Day 3 Florence - LaticastelliBreakfast at the hotel and check-out. Then, reach the agency to pick up your car and drive towards your next destination: Laticastelli, close to Siena city. But before to reach Laticas-telli you have a stop with a Visit of Castello di Poppiano and a wine tasting. After the visit drive towards Laticastelli. Laticastelli is a secluded and quiet place, It is situated near Rapolano Terme, 22 km from Siena and with easy access to a four-lane highway that gets you to Siena and the Chianti Region in 15 minutes, to Arezzo, Cortona or Montepulciano in 40 minutes and Florence, San Gimignano or Assisi in less than an hour. Laticastelli was originally a castle built in the thirteenth century that was destroyed and rebuilt as a farm and winery. Finally it turned into a small medieval village that, reconstructed as a Country Relais, maintains its origi-

Day 1 FlorenceWelcome to Florence. Reach the hotel by your own and be ready to discover “cradle of the Renaissance”. This city is a masterpiece of art, do not lose the chance to plan your visit to the Duomo, the Baptistery with the bronze doors by Ghiberti, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Academy of Fine Arts with Michelangelo’s original “David,” and Piazza della Signoria. Free time and overnight stay.

Day 2 FlorenceAfter breakfast, enjoy the fantastic experience of learning our Chef’s secrets on Italian cooking in an intimate and friendly atmosphere with this small-group cooking class! First you take a little walk in the city center and visit Flor-ence Central Market and discover all its beautiful colours and authenticity. You will have different tastings of typical products and buy some of the fresh ingredients you will need for the cooking class. Cooking Lesson. The class will end with a delicious lunch that will prove your improved skills in the

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Art & Gourmet ExperienceTour doesn’t include:• Transfer In & out• Meals if not listed in the inclusions• Fuel, road taxes • RSN (road side safety Net), PAI, WDW (windscreen

Damage Waiver), management cost for damages, road penalties, no–shows, etc.

• City taxes (if required)• Entrance fees• Parking fees

Important notes:• Dates of the activities and cooking classes will be re-

confirmed at the time of reservation according to client arrival time.

• During special events and fair dates, supplement could be applied.

• Cancellation deadlines will be communicated after reser-vation.

nal charm and character. The old cellars of Laticastelli were turned into LA TAVERNA where you can have top quality wines like Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Ver-naccia or Nobile di Montepulciano. Dinner at the Taverna. Overnight stay.

Day 4 LaticastelliBreakfast at the hotel. Free time to discover the picturesque Chianti region, take a nice walk to Siena or San Gimignano or just relax into the Tuscan countryside. At the bottom of valley, close to the river Ombrone that limits the 50 hectares property, there is also a polo field; farther away olive trees, vineyards and grain fields. Back to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 5 Laticastelli - FlorenceBreakfast at the hotel and check out. Driving back to Flor-ence, along the provincial road (not the highway) you’ll have the chance to admire Tuscan countryside and stop to visit little towns, medieval villages and Abbeys such us Monte Oliveto (Asciano-Siena), Monteriggioni, Poggibonsi. Return to Florence to redeem car at the car point. End of services.

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Discover Eataly with Italo in luxury Hotels8 days / 7 nights - Departs from Milan

Departures 31st May 2015 19th July 2015 9th August 2015 18th October* 2015

Price DBL € 4.600,00 per person * October 18th suppl. €186 p.p.

Includes:• 7 nights in exclusive hotels with breakfast.• A tour guide who speaks your language.• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure.• Italo high-speed train tickets – Club Ambience.• A luxurious shopping tour of Milan’s famous

“Quadrilatero d’Oro”.• Excursion to Ferrari Museum.• Guided tours of Rome and Florence.• Excursion to Maranello.• Entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Ferrari Museum.• Transfers between train stations and hotels.• Eataly Florence: a cooking lesson with teachers from the association of Slow Food and

chefs from the alliance of Terra Madre.• Eataly activities: Milan Show cooking and dinner “buffet”; Bologna aperitif with wine tast-

ing - Roma Eataly tour with five tastings.

A unique mix of history, art, culture, food, and design is awaiting you!A sensory experience with a special tasting itinerary around Eataly, the biggest gastronomic center in the world.


even preparing some of the courses right in front of you! Participants will have the pleasure to taste the dishes and drink some wine like the red Nebbiolo Bandini and Lambr-usco Otello, as well as the white Servant Locorotondo.

Day 2 Milan, BolognaAfter breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a three-hour walking tour with a your local guide before spending some free time at your disposal for some shopping. At approximately 4:00pm, you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the train station for your trip to Bologna, which will last just over an hour. Arrive in Bologna and transfer to the unique luxury five-star Grand Hotel Majestic - “Già Baglioni.” The oldest and most prestigious hotel in Bologna sits in the heart of the city on Via Indipendenza, within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore and the famous Due Torri. This superb hotel is situated in a palazzo designed by architect Alfonso Torre-

Day 1 MilanWe will greet you at the airport and accompany you to one of the best hotels in Milan: Armani Hotel. Located in the world-famous couture district, known as Quadrilatero della Moda, this hotel is only a few minutes away from the luxury shop-ping streets of Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, as well as the famous La Scala opera house and the spectacular Piazza del Duomo. Check-in at the hotel and take some time to relax. Our package includes deluxe rooms, which measure up to 45-square meters and feature a vestibule entrance, exclusive bedroom furniture, and a stone bathroom comple-mented by a luxurious range of Armani amenities. Enjoy the beautiful SPA and a dedicated lifestyle manager on site. At 5:30 in the afternoon, meet our tour guide and walk to Eataly to attend the first experience of this special package. You will participate in a cooking show as a chef from Eataly presents three famous food regions within Italy (Piedmont, Emilia Romagna, and Puglia), as well as a guided tasting,

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a full immersion into the Tuscan culinary tradition, three hours of preparing three typical dishes, such as tortellini, chicken alla cacciatora, and a sweet surprise at the end. You will love the end of the class the best—as it is when you will finally be able to taste all of the dishes. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 6 RomeIn the morning, you will be transported to the train sta-tion for the trip to Rome, which lasts about an hour and 20 minutes. A minivan will bring you to Hotel Bernini Bristol, which is situated right in the heart of Rome at the beginning of Via Veneto near Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. You will stay in a deluxe room with two twin beds or queen bed, the perfect choice for a luxurious leisure stay in Rome. In the afternoon, we will make our way to Vatican City where, ac-companied by a professional guide, we will visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Take advantage of some free time before calling it a night.

Day 7 Eataly RomeSpend the day at your own pace, including breakfast at the hotel At 5:30 in the afternoon, take part in the last Eataly experience. Discover the wealth of Italian biodiversity, visit-ing the production areas of Eataly, drinking a glass of Italian sparkling wine, and trying our best pasta and pizza, dressed with the most amazing extra virgin olive oil and Parmigiano. Savor every bite! Return to your hotel with your belly full.

Day 8 RomeThe tour comes to an end, and, after a final breakfast, trans-fer to the airport.

giani during the first half of the 18th Century, built by order of Cardinal Prospero Lambertini, who later became Pope. The palazzo is, in fact, built on top of an ancient Roman road, part of which can be seen within the hotel. You will stay in a large and comfortable deluxe room. Enjoy the health & well-ness center on site, a metropolitan oasis where you can ap-pease your needs in terms of relaxation and well-being. This is the perfect place to indulge your senses and to rediscover harmony between body and soul after a day of intensive sightseeing or just fighting everyday stress. Take advantage of free time before your overnight stay.

Day 3 Bologna/Maranello and wine tasting at EatalyAfter breakfast, depart for your half-day tour, during which you’ll experience two things the Emilia-Romagna is most famous for: food and cars. Your first stop is at Museo Ferrari, located next to the Ferrari factory in the city of Maranello. The Ferrari museum traces the history and heritage of one of the world’s premiere luxury sports cars. Admire several of Ferrari’s most iconic cars throughout the years and view pho-tographs, trophies, and other historical objects relating to the Italian motor racing industry. After exploring the exhib-its, return to Bologna. At 5:45pm, meet our tour guide, who will walk you over for an aperitif in a nice location on the top floor of Eataly. The tavern is set in a former church in the historic center, next to the main square. You will taste a se-lection of ham and cheese and portions of three real “tigelle,” accompanied by one glass of Lambrusco Reggiano DOC “Concerto” (Medici Ermete 2012) and one glass of Pignoletto Classico DOVG “Vigna Antica” (Tenuta Bonzara 2012). Enjoy some leisure time before settling in for the evening.

Day 4 FlorenceAfter breakfast, you will be transported to the train sta-tion for a trip to Florence, which lasts about an hour and a half. Upon arrival, there will be a minivan waiting to bring you to your new hotel: Brunelleschi Hotel. This hotel, which overlooks the amazing duomo, is firmly established as one of the best and most famous hotels in town. The highly sought-after Uffizi Gallery, together with many other museums and other attractions, are all within close distance. The 4-star Brunelleschi Hotel is housed in some amazingly restored and historic tower named Pagliazza, as well as the medieval church of San Michele in Palchetto. In the afternoon, you will visit one of the most famous museums in the world, known for its extraordinary collection of antique paintings and statues: the Uffizi Gallery. After the visit, spend some free time exploring the city on your own.

Day 5 Eataly Florence | Cooking LessonAfter breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time at your disposal. At 11:00am, the group’s escort will take you to Eataly for a special cooking lesson, during which each participant will learn to prepare an Italian menu under the instruction of a professional chef. The cooking class takes place in an exclu-sive, in-kitchen classroom that features frescoed ceilings, within a historic building with a view of the Duomo. This is

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COSTIERA sea dreams

Positano and Amalfi from Sorrentoby deluxe boat

Departures From 15th May to 3rd October 2015Price € 1.020,00 (up to 10 pax)

Includes:• Pick-up to / from the port• Snack, Drinks (beer, wine, sodas)• Equipment for snorkelling• Wi-fi on board• Assistance

Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the port of Piano di Sorrento. Departure to Amalfi along the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast.Suggested stops in Sorrento: Marciano, Mitigliano and Bagni della Regina Giovanna (with free time for swim-ming and snorkeling).Suggested stops on the Amalfi Coastline: Island of Li Galli, Nerano, Praiano (with free time for swimming and snorkeling) – Grotta dello Smeraldo (entrance fee not included - € 5,00 p.p.) - Port of Positano with a stop of about 2 hours to explore the pearl of the Amalfi coast, Amalfi harbour stop for about 1h. 30m. to visit the ancient Maritime Republic.Suggested visits in Amalfi Coast: Fiordo di Furore.Departure from Amalfi to Piano di Sorrento. Happy hour - tasting limoncello. Return to the port of Piano di Sorrento and transfer to hotel.

Sea Dreams in Costiera

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COMPANY PROFILE

THE HOLDING CARRANI GROUP PROPOSES VAST AND

DIFFERENT OFFERS THAT COVER WHOLE ITALY.A large selection of travel solution for every target of groups and individuals.An unlimited amount of services to visit the major cities and other favourite locations, with particular attention towards regional gastronomy and culture.A large organization, equipped with flexibility and customer oriented

HOSTING WORLD TRAVELERS IN ITALY, SINCE 1925Carrani Tours history begins in 1925 following a brilliant idea of the founder Mr. Benedetto De Angelis. The idea was to pro-vide a structured offering for guided visits of Rome. Carrani Tours in fact, obtained the license number one as bus operator for touring purposes. Since then Carrani Tours has slowly built a network of tours and visits in major destinations beco-ming a leading company in Italy. Today Carrani Tours is still owned by the founding family and employs 60 staff members. In 2009 Carrani Tours acquired shares of a North American Tour Operator and operates in North America by the name of Ciao Italy & Carrani Tours, establishing the brand in the US market. Carrani Tours offers products and services throu-ghout the entire territory of Italy operating with passion and professionalism. Providing travel solutions for individuals and groups, specializing in the cities of art with attention to culture, history and regional gastronomy, incentive travel, leisure travel, guided visits in special interest destinations, conferences and events. Carrani has a strong presence in other markets such as Cana-da, Australia, Europe, South and Central America with focus on Argentina, Mexico and the new emerging market: Brazil, where it is present since 2008

BANK DETAILS CARRANI TOURS BY ESCURSIONI ITALIANE SRL

BANCA CARIGE ITALIA SPAIBAN: IT 14 S 03431 03207 000000042580SWIFT: CARIITGGADDRESS: VIA BISSOLATI, 5900187 - ROME

INTESA SAN PAOLO SPAIBAN: IT 62 U 03069 03227 7510 0 0 0 05414SWIFT: BCITITMMADDRESS: VIA PAISIELLO, 1000198 - ROME

HOPING WE COULD SATISFY ALL YOUR REQUESTS. PLS DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US IN CASE YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

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WORKING WITH USWe provide you a large selection of products, with professio-nal approach and passion.Our staff will always be at your disposal to suggest you the best solution. Your clients will never be alone, we’ll be your

“eyes” and “hands” during their trip.

SERVICES• Expert in fit & group travel, Carrani tours is ready to

provide the best solution possible to every target.• Tour operator• Ticketing: trains, boats, museums, attractions• Customized itineraries for groups & individuals• Italy city sightseeing• Private luxury cars• Gourmet tours, sports packages• Hotels, villas

HEADQUARTERS ROME CITY, ITALYINDUSTRY LEISURE, TRAVEL & TOURISMTYPE PRIVATE COMPANYMAIN COUNTRIES SOUTH AMERICA, CANADA, USA, AUSTRALIACOMPANY SIZE 70 EMPLOYEES2011 REVENUE € 26 MILLIONSFOUNDED 1925-26

WORKING POLICYIn order to avoid problems with your fit eservations, we would like to remind you our policy regarding bookings and cancellations:

• Complaints have to be received by mail or fax within 60 days from date of the last service provided by Carrani, so we could reply in the most accurate way.

• Please take note that, every time you send us an e-mail/fax requesting our services, we will always reply in writ-ting. If you request a particular htl that it is not availa-ble, we will confirm a similar option (to the requested one).

• In case of cancellation, we will send an e-mail/fax as con-firmation of the cancellation. If you do not receive this confirmation it would means that for us the booking is still operative. So if our provider charges us no show penalites, we will charge you the same penalties.

• We inform all clients that rates do not includes the city tax in Florence, Rome, Venice. This tax will be paid directly form clients at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board proce-dure. We remind you that tax will change according to hotel category. Please kindly inform travellers before departure.

• All services must be paid before the pax arrival (at least 7 days before, maximum 15 days, depending on the service

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CARRANI STAFF

PRESIDENT AND OWNER

Mr. Paolo Delfini

GENERAL MANAGER

Mrs. Chiara Gigliotti - [email protected]

INCOMING [email protected]

FIT BOOKINGS MANAGER & CUSTOMER CARE

Mrs. Rosanna Mandina - [email protected]

FIT BOOKINGS

Ms. Valentina Bellini - [email protected]. Alessandra Paolino - [email protected]. Matteo Di Donato - [email protected]. Flavia Ermini - [email protected]. Claudia Tafuri - [email protected]. Victor Menendez - [email protected]. Lucilla Rosati - [email protected]

ONLINE BOOKINGS

Ms. Federica Fidaleo - [email protected]

GROUPS & INCENTIVE BOOKINGS

Mrs. Giusy Giovannetti - [email protected]

FIT & GROUPS

Mrs. Daniza Memmo - [email protected]

HOTELS CONTRACT MANAGER

Mrs. Simona Fulgenzi - [email protected]

SALES MANAGER

Mrs. Daniela Cassoni - [email protected]

PRODUCT MANAGER

Ms. Letizia Cicconetti - [email protected]

RECEPTION

Ms. Barbara Riviello - [email protected]

SIGHTSEEING DEPARTMENT - I LOVE [email protected]

SIGHTSEEING MANAGERS

Mr. Claudio Nizzi - [email protected]. Marta Canale - [email protected]

SIGHTSEEING [email protected] Mrs. Anselmo ElisaMs. Gabriella Panico

[email protected] Mrs. Carla DoriaMr. Ruggero DelfiniMs. Daniela di PascasioMs. Stefania GrecoMs. Veronica di Pirro

SALES [email protected]. Marta Canale Mrs. Laura La PollaMrs. Monica Popa

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Mr. Paolo Salvati - [email protected]

OPERATION

Mrs. Patrizia Scalzi - [email protected]. Daniela Uggenti - [email protected]. Donatella Maffeo - [email protected]. Maria Cristina Fiori - [email protected]

COMMUNICATION [email protected] Ms. Eugenia DelfiniMr. Martín TartaraMr. Nicola Nunziata

TOURS & EXCURSIONSVia V.E.Orlando, 95 00185 RomePhone +39 06 4742501Fax +39 06 48903564

HEADQUARTERSEscursioni Italiane S.r.l.Via I. Pettinengo, 72 00159 RomeP.IVA C.F. 08539371008PHONE +39 06 432181FAX +39 06 96841790

USA OFFICECiao Italy & Carrani Tours1368 Clove Road Staten Island New York 10301Phone 718 351 [email protected] www.ciaoitalytours.com

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