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Escorted Program

SICILY

Naples

CapriSorrento

Rome3

Positano

RavelloAmalfi

Pompeii 3

ITALY

ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM(3) Rome • (3) Sorrento • (2) Palermo • (1) Agrigento •(1) Ragusa • (3) Taormina

Erice

MarsalaAgrigento

ModicaNoto

RagusaSyracuse

Savoca

Ortigia

Catania

TaorminaPalermo

2

1

1

3

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ITALY’S SOUTHERN SPLENDORS14 Days FROM $3,868

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS•Live the old world meets modern pulse of Romefrom its ancient ruins to its lively piazzas andtantalizing trattorias

•Discover the near endless treasures of Vatican Cityfrom Michelangelo's masterful paintings in theSistine Chapel to gems in the Vatican Museums,and the grandiose St. Peter's Basilica

•Explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii,a city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 years ago

•Journey along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, stayin Sorrento, and cross the Bay of Naples to theIsle of Capri

•Travel back in time as you delve into the Siciliancities of Taormina and Agrigento

•Take in the majestic views of the largest activevolcano in Europe, Mt. Etna

•Enjoy tasting experiences of chocolate, olive oil,and sweet Marsala wine in Sicily, and explore thetowns where "The Godfather" trilogy was filmed

Colosseum, Rome

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DAY 1 I SAT I ROME Morning arrival into Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport.Here you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day isat leisure.

DAY 2 I SUN I ROME Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquitiesand other sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover, on your own,all the Eternal City has to offer. Take an optional tour or discover why Romantrattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. (B)

DAY 3 I MON I ROME This morning, experience a very special privatelyguided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the SistineChapel and Vatican Museum. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia andRoman Forum, with a stop at the Colosseum – a testament to thegreatness of Rome’s past. Continue your full day tour by viewing the Arch ofConstantine, Circus Maximus, the Great Synagogue, Isola Tiberina andCastel Sant’Angelo. Tonight bid arrivederci to Rome at a special dinner withwine in a lovely Roman restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 4 I TUE I ROME I NAPLES I POMPEII I SORRENTO This morning drivesouth to Naples for an orientation tour of the city. Before heading toSorrento, stop in Pompeii, the ancient city covered by volcanic lava 2,000years ago, for a guided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples,houses, gardens and public buildings. Then drive along the spectacularcoast road of the Bay of Naples to Sorrento, the famous resort town oforange and lemon groves. Dinner at your hotel restaurant is included. (B,D)

DAY 5 I WED I SORRENTO I POSITANO I AMALFI I RAVELLO I SORRENTOLeave Sorrento in the morning for Positano. Brief stop at the Belvedere toenjoy a unique view of Moorish architecture blended with pastel coloredhouses. Weather permitting, board a motorlaunch and cruise along thecoast to Amalfi for a walking tour of the old town. Continue to Ravello. Enjoylunch at a restaurant with spectacular views of the Amalfi coast and the Bayof Salerno. Free time for a stroll around the center of town before returningto Sorrento. (B,L)

DAY 6 I THU I SORRENTO I CAPRI I SORRENTO A morning jetfoil whisksyou across the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you willascend to the Piazzetta, visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus, andstill have free time for lunch and some shopping before returning toSorrento. Tonight dinner is at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Babbà with Rum, Naples

Ravello, Amalfi Coast

DAY 7 I FRI I SORRENTO I NAPLES I PALERMO Today we say goodbye toSorrento. Transfer to Naples airport for your flight to Palermo (notincluded). Arrival in Palermo and transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoydinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 8 I SAT I PALERMO This morning enjoy a tour of Palermo featuringthe Massimo Theater, Quattro Canti, a splendid example of SpanishBaroque architecture, the Palace of the Normans, and the Cathedralhousing the shrine of Santa Rosalia. The last stop will be at the Abbey ofMonreale, an Arab-Norman Cathedral built in the 12th century famous forits magnificent Byzantine mosaics and the adjacent Benedictine cloister.Balance of the day is at leisure to relax or to take an optional tour ofCefalu, a picturesque fishing village outside of Palermo. (B)

DAY 9 I SUN I PALERMO I ERICE I MARSALA I AGRIGENTO This morningwe take a breathtaking scenic drive up to the medieval town of Erice. Afterthe Elymians settled here, it became an important religious siteassociated with the goddess Venus. Wander through its ancient streets,each cobbled with rectangular stones, and take some time to stop by oneof the famous homemade pastry shops selling delicacies such asmarzipan candies and pistachio pastries. After enjoying an olive oil tastingsession and lunch accompanied by Marsala wine at a local farmhouse, wewill travel along a coastline mostly made up of salt pans built back inroman times. Overnight in Agrigento. (B,L)

DAY 10 I MON I AGRIGENTO I RAGUSA This morning enjoy a guided tourof "The Valley of the Temples", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of themain archaeological treasures of the Mediterranean, this site is immersedin a rural landscape of rare beauty characterized by the presence ofcentury-old olive and almond trees. Your guided walking tour will coverabout one mile in a mostly downhill direction, with stops along the “ViaSacra” (holy pathway) to admire the Temple of Concordia, the Temple ofHerakles and ruins of the Temple of Zeus. In the afternoon we continue toRagusa. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)

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Escorted Program

ITALY’S SOUTHERN SPLENDORS

Beach Huts, Sorrento

Temple of Juno, Agrigento

DAY 11 I TUE I RAGUSA I MODICA I NOTO I ORTIGIA (SYRACUSE) ITAORMINA Today’s first stop will be in Modica, a quaint historic town andUNESCO World Heritage Site. Boasting some very fine Baroquearchitecture, picturesque views and historic sites, Modica is also knownfor its chocolate. Rich, dark and crumbly, it is produced in a traditionalmethod imported from the New World by Sicily's Spanish overlords. Aftera chocolate tasting session at one of the most prestigious chocolatemakers, we resume our journey to Noto. Part of the “Late Baroque Townsof the Val di Noto”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to theenchanting island of Ortigia, the old town center of Syracuse. Highlights ofOrtigia are the cathedral square with its church built over an ancient Greektemple and the beautiful promenade with its panorama over the sea andthe natural bay of the town. Dinner and overnight in Taormina. (B,D)

DAY 12 I WED I TAORMINA Morning at leisure to relax, or to take anoptional excursion to the slopes of Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano inEurope. This afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Taormina’s charming citycenter including the Greek/Roman amphitheater with breathtaking views looking over the bay of Naxos. (B)

DAY 13 I THU I TAORMINA I SAVOCA I D’AGRO VALLEY I TAORMINAToday enjoy a once in a lifetime experience: the “Godfather” tour. See thereal Sicily while exploring Savoca and D’Agro Valley, the towns and areathat served as locations when filming the "The Godfather" trilogy.Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, bid arrivederci to your travelcompanions during a festive farewell dinner with delectable cuisine andsparkling wine in a fashionable restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 14 I FRI I TAORMINA I CATANIA TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)Morning transfer to Catania Airport for your return flight home. (B)

(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner

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Taormina Theatre

PREFERRED HOTELS (or similar)City Nts. Hotels Cat.Rome 3 Mediterraneo First ClassSorrento 3 Majestic Palace or Villa Crawford First ClassPalermo 2 Principe di Villafranca or Plaza Opera First ClassAgrigento 1 Della Valle First ClassRagusa 1 Poggio del Sole First ClassTaormina 3 Capotaormina or Hilton Giardini Naxos First Class

INCLUDED FEATURES•First class hotel accommodation for 13 nights•22 included meals consisting of:

- 13 buffet breakfasts- 1 gourmet lunch with mini a-la-carte menu at local restaurant- 1 lunch at a local farmhouse- 3 dinners at hotels- 4 gourmet dinners with mini a-la-carte menu at localrestaurants

•Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served with meals athotels and restaurants

•Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach•Assistance of a professional tour director for the entire length of thetour

•Complete program of sightseeing tours and excursions with entrancefees

- Tour of Rome, including a visit to the Colosseum, VaticanMuseums and Sistine Chapel

- Orientation tour of Naples, including a visit to Pompeii- Amalfi Coast excursion, including cruise (weather permitting)- Excursion to Capri and visit of the Gardens of CaesarAugustus

- Tour of Palermo featuring Quattro Canti, Cathedral andMonreale

- Visit of Erice, Noto, and Syracuse- Olive oil tasting in Marsala and chocolate tasting in Modica- Tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento- Walking tour of Taormina and visit of the Amphitheater- Tour of the D’Agro Valley and “Godfather” filming locations

•Arrival and departure airport transfers (see restrictions on page 90)•Baggage handling•Document holder and luggage tags•Personalized audio system to hear your guide from a distance•Hotel taxes and service charges•City tax

2019 SMALL GROUP TOUR DATES & PRICES

General Information:Single supplement: $984Reduction for third person sharing twin-bedded room: $120Price is per person based on double occupancyRates for additional nights at first and last city are available

WE NOW OFFER SMALL GROUPS!ADDITIONAL INCLUDED FEATURES •Group size up to 16 people•“Welcome Souvenir” in Rome•Bottle of wine in the room in Rome•Cappuccino break during city tour in Rome•Visit of a gelato factory in Rome•Pizza lunch in Pompeii•Limoncello tasting in Sorrento•Neapolitan pastries tasting on the Amalfi Coast•Street food tour in Palermo including tasting of local delicacies•Picnic in Kolymbetra – Sicily's Valley of the Temples’ hiddengarden

•Honey tasting in Taormina•Cannoli and Granita tasting in Taormina•Free wi-fi on bus•One bottle of water on bus daily

Tour’s Start Date Tour’s End Date Price30-Mar 12-Apr $4,444 1-Jun 14-Jun $4,712 27-Jul 9-Aug $4,504 17-Aug 30-Aug $4,574 5-Oct 18-Oct $4,712 19-Oct 1-Nov $4,642 16-Nov 29-Nov $4,435

2019 TOUR DATES & PRICESTour’s Start Tour’s End Price Tour’s Start Tour’s End PriceDate Date Date Date6-Apr 19-Apr $4,022 20-Jul 2-Aug $3,96813-Apr 26-Apr $4,145 3-Aug 16-Aug $4,00820-Apr 3-May $4,145 10-Aug 23-Aug $4,00827-Apr 10-May $4,145 24-Aug 6-Sep $3,9904-May 17-May $4,145 31-Aug 13-Sep $3,99011-May 24-May $4,145 7-Sep 20-Sep $4,00018-May 31-May $4,145 14-Sep 27-Sep $4,14525-May 7-Jun $4,145 21-Sep 4-Oct $4,1458-Jun 21-Jun $4,145 28-Sep 11-Oct $4,14515-Jun 28-Jun $4,145 12-Oct 25-Oct $4,09922-Jun 5-Jul $4,145 26-Oct 8-Nov $4,01329-Jun 12-Jul $4,075 2-Nov 15-Nov $3,8686-Jul 19-Jul $3,968 9-Nov 22-Nov $3,86813-Jul 26-Jul $3,968

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