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MEDITERRANEAN CRUISEThe MSC Splendida is a magnificent new ship. She has all the latest exciting features -- gourmet-themed restaurants, sports complex, indoor-outdoor pools, a magnificent theater with top entertainment, and wonderful ports of call in the Western Mediterranean visiting Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Malta and Sicily. All enjoyed in your MSC Yacht Club all suite cabins. Plus, we have included a one - night stay in Genoa, the hometown of Christopher Columbus and one of the most important ports in Europe.

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Select from two millionaire vacations. Our 7-Day 2-Islander to Oahu & Maui and our 10-Day 3 Islander to Oahu, Maui & Kauai!

Also, don’t forget Perillo’s included dining with wine!

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Dear Traveling Friend,

People always ask me, “When’s the best time to go to Italy?”

I always say, “Fuori stagione, the Off-Season, from November to April. The rates are low, the crowds are gone and the weather’s fine!”

Take Rome in January. Most days are sunny with an average temperature of 55 degrees. Venice in winter is legendary. Countless poems and paintings have been inspired by its dreamy romance. Naples is always warmed by sunshine, orange groves and the passionate Neapolitans themselves.

And Italy is just “more Italian” during the off-Season. With the summer crowds gone, the easy going rhythm of Italian life comes back. You feel like a native.

Museum lines are shorter, restaurants roll out the red carpet and the finest hotels slash their prices. For a 14-day itinerary, you save over $2000 per couple compared with summer rates!

And with Perillo’s 67 years of experience and buying power, we maximize your savings on airfare, hotels,

meals and the hundreds of other details that go into planning a tour.

Please join us this “Off-Season” – the “In-Season” for those in the know! Booking is as easy as a phone call or a few clicks online. Just have your passport information on hand when you call to book. But please hurry, space is limited and we do sell out fast!

Call Toll Free 1-800-431-1515 or visit us at www.PerilloTours.com or see your travel agent.

Buon viaggio!

P.S. Did you know that Perillo can now customize your Italy vacation? Whether it’s 2 people or 40 people, our Italy experts can plan the perfect independent holiday for you, your friends, family, church, club or business group.

Joseph & Mario Perillo

WELCOME TO ITALY!

The Perillo Team & Harry

Why Perillo to Italy?Our Guides

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Vesuvius Tour 10-Day Tour Rome, Sorrento, Florence

3-City Aristocrat 11-Day Tour Venice, Florence, Rome

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North Continental 14-Day TourMilan, Venice, Florence, Sorrento, Rome

Splendid Sicily 9-Day Tour Palermo, Taormina

A Taste of Italy 9-Day TourBologna, Siena, Torgiano, Rome

Roman HolidayRome

Yacht Club Cruise7-Nights featuring Yacht Club Cabins, Genoa

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Crafting Italy Tours for 67 YearsPerillo’s itineraries have been honed and crafted with the ideal balance of sightseeing, free time, optional activities and relaxation. Our itineraries are often imitated, but never surpassed!

Smaller GroupsOur group sizes are from 20 guests to a maximum of 40. Our congenial groups result in lifetime friendships, regular “alumni parties” and even marriages. Italy, after all, is the land of romance!

Italy’s Best Tour LeadersIn Italy, being accepted as a Perillo Tour guide is recognized as the pinnacle of achievment in our industry. They’re simply the best.

More LegroomOur deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches now have EXTRA legroom for your touring comfort.

Centrally-Located Hotels All of our tours feature excellent 4-Star and 5-Star, centrally-located hotels. We have close, personal relationships with each hotel manager and they are well aware of the special importance of each Perillo Tour guest.

Unmatched Meal Service Breakfast: Full American style buffet breakfast daily including cereals, eggs, sausages, bacon, cheeses, yogurt, fruit juices and more.

Dinner: Serving the best regional cuisine and wines including pasta, choice of entrees, vegetables, salad, dessert and coffee.

Beverages: One bottle of great regional wine per couple, soda, beer and mineral water (for those who do not drink wine) and coffee.

Vineyard Visits and Wine TastingsSeveral of our tours feature a visit to a popular Italian vineyard and wine “ cantina.” You’ll learn Italian wine making techniques and, of course, we’ll sample the results!

Airport Transfers in Italy for All Guests Whether you buy your air ticket to Italy from Perillo Tours or on your own, we’re happy to offer free roundtrip airport transfers at scheduled times, provided you arrive and depart on scheduled tour days.

WHY PERILLO TOURS IS 1#

The Perillo Team & Harry

THE TRUE SECRET TO OUR SUCCESS

FOR 32 YEARS, we have relied on the services of Massari Travel, one of the leading Italian incoming travel organizations. Lucio and Sandro are committed to your fullest enjoyment.

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Federica literallygrew up to be aPerillo tour guide!Her father Albertostarted with us inthe 1970s.

I have worked for Perillo since 1999. My father Nello since 1974! Come and visit Italy with us, we’ll show you the best and you’ll keep my country in your hearts forever.

I’ve been working in tourism for many years and with Perillo for 15 years. I love meeting new people and share with them my enthusiasm for my country!

I am always thrilled when greeting guests on arrival at the airport. I meet people that were with me on 3 other Perillo tours!

I have been working in the tourism business for over 30 years and most of them for Perillo Tours. I love my job, every minute of it!

A tour guide for 30 years with the Perillo family, my greatest pleasure is to hear from our guests... “It has been a trip of a lifetime!” And I’m glad to be a part of it!

“When Perillo customers come to Rome, I take great pride in sharing the rich history of this ancient city.”

Paolo has been a Perillo guide for over 20 years. He is one reason we have such a surprising number of repeat guests to Italy!

A Perillo guide since1980, Tony is animated,knowledgeable andpassionate about hishomeland. To knowTony is to have a friend for life!

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introducing perillo’s new groups department

We would like to

introduce you to unique

and exclusive customized

tours for both first time

travelers, as well as your

most discerning and well

seasoned groups.

For 67 years and three

generations the Perillo

family has perfected the

art of traveling, making

Perillo Tours America’s leading tour operator. From major cities

to off the beaten path destinations, Perillo’s traveling knowledge

is beyond comparison.

PT Groups can customize a tour to specifically suit your group’s

needs. Your group, your way, anywhere in the world. One of a

kind journeys-exclusive and unique. Organize a customized

group and travel for free! The possibilities are endless!

The customized group experience is perfect for:

· Family Groups

· Weddings

· Faith-Based Travelers

· Educational and Academic Groups

· Affinity Groups and Clubs

· Non-Profit Organizations

· Conferences

Perillo Tours is proud to offer a new era in customized groups ,

including our exciting Learning Journeys! PT Learning Journeys

was created so that students of all ages can experience the

richness and diversity of the world, while applying learning

through hands-on experience such as performances, cooking

classes, language immersions and art studies.

We look forward to welcoming your group on a trip of a lifetime

including visits to both traditional and exclusive, unique sights,

tasty food specialties and the cultural immersion that only Perillo

Tours can offer! Our team at PT groups welcomes you to

“Live The Dream.”

Reservations, brochures and information can be

obtained at www.perillotours.com/groups, by emailing

us at [email protected] or call our group

department at 1-855-PT-GROUP (1-855-784-7687).

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Not only to Italy, but any destination that your particular group’s interests lie.

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ItalyVacations.com is the one-stop shop to handle your custom Italy vacation.

Create and book your entire trip including:

· flights

· accommodations

· private or shared excursions

· private drivers

· cooking classes

· villa rentals

· and all sorts of special activities

All custom created, just for you. Don’t know where to start?

We have hundreds of suggested itineraries to give you ideas.

We offer all of Italy, not just the major cities, with thousands of hotels and activities to enjoy. Perfect for honeymoons and special

friends and family trips, ItalyVacations.com is backed by a team of Italy specialists who can assist you every step of the way.

For more information, visit us online at www.ItalyVacations.com, email us at [email protected] or call us toll free

1-800-ITALY-25 (1-800-482-5925).

IT’S YOUR ITALY, YOUR WAY.

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for those who prefer to travel independently,we present to you perillo’s italyvacations.com.

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VESUVIUS TOURA great introduction to the best of Italy! And this tour is scheduled to depart the U.S. late on Fridays and return on Sundays, so you need only take about 5 days off work for a full 10- day vacation!

There are plenty of great restaurants and pizzerias in the neighborhood of our hotel. Your tour guide will be happy to make suggestions according to your taste. BB

DAY 4 - Monday Vatican Museum ➤ Afternoon of Leisure ➤ Dinner OutWith your expert local guide we’ll tour the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings.

Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected. Weenter in total silence, not wanting to disturb Michelangelo’s famed frescoes depicting stories from the Bible and the “End of Times.”

Tonight we’ll recount our explorations at a great local restaurant. Good food, good wine and great friends – now that’s Italian! BB, D

DAY 5 - Tuesday Rome ➤ Naples ➤ Pompeii ➤ Sorrento ➤ Dinner in Hotel After breakfast we’re off to Naples . . . birthplace of Caruso, Sophia Loren, Bel Canto and ‘O Sole Mio. Have your cameras ready because we will arrive in Naples via Vomero Hill overlooking the sapphire Bay of Naples, Capri, Ischia and proud Vesuvius. We descend into the heart of the city along the sea front promenade, seeing Castel dell’Ovo, San Carlo Opera House, Santa Lucia, Town Hall and the Angevin Castle where today’s date appears in flowers!

Next, we travel back to 97 A.D. to the town of Pompeii. A city perfectly preserved by the ash

DAY 1 - Friday Depart USA Boarding our overnight flight, we’re off on our adventure to Italy. Buon viaggio!

DAY 2 - Saturday Arrive in Rome ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner in HotelBenvenuti a Roma!

We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.

There will be time to relax this afternoon before we enjoy dinner at our hotel with some fine local wines. D

DAY 3 - Sunday Rome Sightseeing ➤ St. Peter’s Basilica & Imperial RomeThis morning, it’s a 5-minute drive to another country – Vatican City!

With our expert local guide we’ll visit St. Peter’s Basilica, by far the largest church in Christendom. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar.

Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus.

Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself.

Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome

10 DAYS FROM $2890Rome (3 nights) Sorrento (2) Florence (3)Also Visiting: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Venice

BB=Buffet Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

Great Hotels. Centrally-located, First-Class & Deluxe hotels, exclusively.

Smaller Groups. 20 to 40 guests per tour.

More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom.

Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. (see conditions p.22)

Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day!

6 Dinners & 1 Lunch. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink.

Full Day Venice Excursion including lunch.

Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places.

1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included.

Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports)

Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel.

Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides.

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that rained down from Mt. Vesuvius, you’ll see the tragic fossils of the people attempting to escape with their children and dogs. And many of the streets, homes and stores are perfectly intact.

Tonight, we’ll enjoy a relaxing dinner in our hotel overlooking the bay of Naples. BB, D

DAY 6 - Wednesday Sorrento ➤ Capri ➤ Sorrento ➤ Dinner OutThis morning you’ll be taken to Capri, the world’s most enchanting island. You can explore to your hearts content on your own or your tour conductor may have other ideas.You’ll be as captivated by Capri as Emperor Tiberius who used the Blue Grotto as his personal swimming pool! Later this afternoon, we sail back in time for dinner at a great Neopolitan restaurant with the fine wines of Campania Region. BB, D

DAY 7 - Thursday Sorrento ➤ Florence ➤ Dinner in Hotel This morning we’re off to Florence via the Highway of the Sun. As we traverse thegently rolling countryside to the capital of Tuscany, we’re reminded of the geniuses who traveled this very path long before us - Dante. Da Vinci. Michelangelo. Galileo. Botticelli. It reads like a “Who’s Who” of brilliance. Maybe some will rub off!

Tonight, we’ll relax with our friends for dinner and wine at our hotel. BB, D

DAY 8 - Friday Florence ➤ Excursion to Venice ➤ Special Venetian Lunch ➤ Florence The Grand Canal is not too far from Florence. Should we? Why not! Andiamo a Venezia!

There is no normal life in Venice. Here, everything and everyone floats. One floats luxuriously with such a sense of freedom, never tormented by traffic or even the sound of a horn.

Your guide will show you all the sights – St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs. Just around the corner from St. Mark’s Square, we’ll enjoy a special lunch in a town renowned for its seafood specialties.

This evening we return to Florence for dinner on our own. BB, L

DAY 9 - Saturday Florence ➤ City Sightseeing Including ‘The David’ ➤ Dinner Out TonightFlorence - the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits our inspection!

Our day of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors.

We follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria, home of Santa Croce Church, Michelangelo’s final resting place.

“Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man - full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and chisel!

Our last night together will be at a popular Florentine restaurant with great Tuscan wines. No tears! You’ll exchange email addresses with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on another Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D

DAY 10 - Sunday

Florence ➤ Flight HomeThis morning we board our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. A warm “grazie” for traveling with the Perillo family and please return soon! BB

TO ROME, RETURN FROM FLORENCEDepart USA Friday - Return Sunday

DEPARTURE DATES & LAND RATESOctober 2011 to April 2012

Rome - NH Vittorio Veneto (First-Class)

Sorrento - Parco Dei Principi (Deluxe) Florence - Hotel Minerva (Superior First-Class)

NOTE: If a change in hotels becomes necessary forany reason, the hotel substituted will be equivalentof those shown.

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3-CITY ARISTOCRATHere’s a chance to splurge just a little. While all of our tours feature fine First Class hotels, our “Aristocrat” hotels are a degree higher in quality. Also, this tour includes most dinners out at fine restaurants. Feeling aristocratic? This is the tour for you!

DAY 4 - Thursday Venice ➤ Padua ➤ Florence ➤ Dinner in HotelThis morning it’s back to the mainland where we’ll meet our dependable driver for the ride to Florence. But on the way we’ll make a memorable stop.

Visitors to Padua are often surprised by a sense of deep spirituality. St. Anthony (patron Saint of lost objects) is interred here in the serene Basilica which dates back to the 1200s.

Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner at our hotel. A toast (brindisi) to Florence and our new traveling friends! BB, D

DAY 5 - Friday Florence ➤ City Sightseeing including ‘The David’ Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits our inspection.

Sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors.


“Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man - full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and a chisel. Afternoon at leisure.

Dinner is on your own tonight. BB

DAY 1 - Monday Depart USABoarding our overnight flight, we’re off to Italy on the adventure of a lifetime!

DAY 2 - Tuesday Arrive in Venice ➤ Afternoon Free ➤ Dinner Out Benvenuti a Venezia! We are pleased to offer complimentary motorboat transfers from the Venice airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.

Your tour guide will be on hand to preview the exciting trip ahead. Then we’ll enjoy a ‘get-acquainted’ dinner at a fine restaurant just steps from St. Mark’s Square. D

DAY 3 - Wednesday Venice ➤ City Sightseeing ➤ Murano Glass FactoryThis morning we’ll meet our expert local guide for a walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and an inside visit of the Doge’s Palace.

Next we’ll board our motoscafi to visit one of the world’s oldest glass blowing factories on the island of Murano.

This afternoon you’ll have a chance to “get lost” in the city’s labyrinth of canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. Being a small island, it’s impossible to stray very far. But it won’t hurt to master the phrase “Dov’e’ Piazza San Marco?”

Dinner is on your own tonight and there are lots of great choices around your hotel. Even Hemingway’s famous “Harry’s Bar” is just around the corner! Your guide will be happy to make suggestions. BB

11 DAYS FROM $3490Venice (2 nights) Florence (4) Rome (3) Also Visiting: Padua, Pisa, Siena

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DAY 6 - Saturday Florence ➤ Pisa ➤ Florence ➤ Afternoon at LeisureThe bell tower of Pisa is among the mostinstantly recognizable structures on earth.Architects say it would be world famous evenif it were perfectly straight. This morning we’llsee for ourselves, along with the beautifulCathedral and Baptistery.

We’ll be back in Florence early this afternoon to relax, shop or continue exploring this charming city.

Tonight we thought you’d enjoy a dinneron your own. Ask your tour guide for arecommendation, or simply relax and enjoyyour hotel restaurant. BB

DAY 7 - Sunday Florence ➤ Siena ➤ Wine Tasting in Tuscany ➤ Dinner Out While the ambitious city of Florence waslaunching the Renaissance, Siena was her“laid-back” country cousin. Just 30 milessouth of Florence, she is considered the best preserved medieval city in Italy.

Our guided tour will include the elaboratelycarved Gothic cathedral, Town Hall and Piazzadel Campo- site of the famous Palio horserace. You’ll have time for lunch on your own,shopping, and a little more exploration.

This afternoon we’ll visit a typical Tuscanwinery to learn about the grape, the “nose,”food pairings and most importantly – whichglass to use! Cin-Cin!

Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner at one of our favorite Florentine restaurants with great local wines. BB, D

DAY 8 - Monday Rome ➤ St. Peter’s Basilica ➤ Imperial Rome & the Colosseum ➤ Dinner in HotelThis morning we enjoy our drive south to Rome through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio - the “green heart” of Italy.

This afternoon we visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy above the main altar.

Next we board our coach for a panoramic tour of “Imperial Rome” including Castel Sant’Angelo, the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina, the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself.

Tonight, we rejoin the 21st century with a satisfying dinner at our hotel. BB, D

DAY 9 - Tuesday Rome ➤ The Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel This morning, with our expert local guide, we’ll tour the Vatican Museums - a treasure trove of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the pope is elected. We enter in total silence, not wanting to disturb Michelangelo’s famed frescoes, depicting stories from the Bible and the “End of Times.” You’ll be fascinated by which of Michelangelo’s contemporaries he assigned to heaven and which to hell.

Your tour guide will have some greatsuggestions for dinner on your own in Rome. BB

DAY 10 - Wednesday Rome ➤ Full Day of Leisure ➤ Dinner OutA free day in Rome! But don’t sleep in too late – there’s much to do and see! Ask your tour guide for suggestions.

Why not start with an espresso in Piazza Navona, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return and stroll across the Tiber for another look at the Vatican. Rome is a great city for walking, shopping and people watching.

Tonight is our last dinner together. No tears. You’ll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D

DAY 11 - Thursday Flight HomeThis morning we board our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. While we say “arrivederci” to Italy, we realize we’re taking a little piece of it back home with us.

Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family and please return soon. BB

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Venice - Westin Europa (Deluxe)

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ITALY NORTH CLASSICPerillo’s ‘Italy North Classic’ is the largest selling Italy tour in history. Developed in 1975 by Mario Perillo and Lucio Massari, it remains our most popular itinerary today. The ‘Continental’ tour delivers the identical itinerary (in reverse) but without dinners.

room where the Pope is elected.

Next we visit St. Peter’s Basilica, by far thelargest church in Christendom. We’ll seeMichelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he wasjust 24, as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronzecanopy located above the main altar.

You’ll have lunch on your own followed by a free afternoon in Rome.

Tonight we thought you’d enjoy a dinner on your own. Ask your tour guide for a recommendation, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel restaurant. BB

DAY 5 - Wednesday Rome ➤ Naples ➤

Pompeii ➤ Sorrento ➤ Dinner in HotelThis morning, we motor to Naples. Have your cameras ready because we will arrive in Naples via Vomero Hill overlooking the sapphire Bay of Naples, Capri and proud Vesuvius. We descend to the heart of the city along the sea front promenade, seeing Castel dell’Ovo, San Carlo Opera House, Santa Lucia, Town Hall and the Angevin Castle where today’s date appears in flowers!Then, it’s off to Pompeii. Imagine, a city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You’ll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with children and dogs.

Tonight, dinner at our hotel with fine wines. BB, D

DAY 6 - Thursday Sorrento ➤ Capri ➤ Sorrento ➤ Dinner Out This morning you’ll be taken to Capri, the world’s most enchanting island. You can

DAY 1 - Saturday Depart USABoarding our overnight flight, we’re off on the adventure of a lifetime.

DAY 2 - Sunday Arrive in Rome ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner in HotelBenvenuti a Roma! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.

There will be time to relax this afternoon before our evening’s dinner with fine local wines at our hotel. D

DAY 3 - Monday Rome Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner Out Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus.

Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself.

Tonight we’ll recount our explorations with good food, good wine and great friends at afine local restaurant. BB, D

DAY 4 - Tuesday Rome ➤ Vatican Museum ➤ Sistine Chapel ➤ St. Peter’s Basillica ➤ Afternoon at Leisure This morning, it’s a 5- minute drive to anothercountry – Vatican City! With our expert localguide we’ll tour the Vatican Museums, atreasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures,medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings.Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the

14 DAYS FROM $3690Rome (3 nights) Sorrento (2) Florence (3) Venice (2) Milan (2) Also Visiting: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Pisa, Padua, Verona, Lugano, Como

Castel Sant’Angelo, RomeSt. Mark’s Square, Venice







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explore to your hearts content on your own or your tour conductor may have other ideas.This vacation spot of emperors and movie starts, you’ll be equally captivated by the charms of Capri. Tonight, still glowing from the sun, we’re off to a Sorrento eatery for fine food and wine.. BB, D

DAY 7 - Friday Sorrento ➤ Drive to Florence ➤ Dinner in HotelDeparting Sorrento, our deluxe motorcoach navigates the rolling hills, scenic vineyards and postcard-perfect vistas of Umbria and Tuscany. Along the way, we’ll travel by the beautiful Tiber River Valley and the medieval villages of Orvieto and Orte.

This evening’s dinner features fine local wines at our hotel. BB, D

DAY 8 - Saturday Florence ➤ Pisa ➤ Wine Tasting in Tuscany ➤ Florence ➤ Dinner OutThe bell tower of Pisa is among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. Architects say it would be world famous even if it were perfectly straight. This morning we’ll see for ourselves, along with the beautiful Cathedral and Baptistery.

This afternoon we’ll visit a typical Tuscan winery to learn about the grape, the “nose,” food pairings and most importantly – which glass to use! Cin-Cin!

We’ll enjoy our Florentine dinner out at a great local eatery. BB, D

DAY 9 - Sunday Florence ➤ City Sightseeing including “the David”Florence - the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits our inspection! Our day of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors.


“Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man - full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and chisel!

Afternoon at leisure. Dinner on your own. BB

DAY 10 - Monday Florence ➤ Padua ➤ Venice Visitors to Padua are often surprised by a sense of deep spirituality. St. Anthony (patron Saint of lost objects) is interred here in the serene Basilica which dates back to the 1200s.

Venice arrives to us as in a dream. Gondolas drift along, not just for show, but to deliver the staples of everyday life. Our arrival is also by boat, as we’re eager to start exploring.

Dinner is on your own tonight. BB

DAY 11 - Tuesday Venice ➤ City Sightseeing ➤ Dinner out Tonight This morning we’ll meet our expert local guide for a walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and an inside visit of the Doge’s Palace.


Tonight we’ll recount our explorations at a great local restaurant. Good food, good wine and great friends. Now that’s Italian! BB, D

DAY 12 - Wednesday Venice ➤ Verona ➤ Milan City SightseeingThis morning we bid farewell to Venice andour drive to Milan is delightfully interruptedby a visit to romantic Verona. We’ll stand inthe courtyard below Juliet’s balcony whereShakespeare’s star-crossed lovers professedtheir love.

Soon we’re in fashionable Milan, where we begin with a panoramic drive around the city and a visit to the impressive, gothic Duomo.

We’ll stroll through the spectacular glass-topped Galleria, the world’s first shopping mall and onto the famed La Scala Opera House.

Tonight, it’s dinner on your own in one of the finest dining capitals of Europe! BB

DAY 13 - Thursday Milan ➤ Lugano ➤ Lake Como ➤ Milan ➤ Dinner OutThis morning’s visit to Lugano is actually inSwitzerland, but this Alpine paradise clings to its Italian roots. The natural beauty is accompanied by great shops filled with Swiss specialties – like clocks, watches and, of course, chocolate!

Next we visit Como, the charming town and pristine lake of the same name, lined with lovely villas.

Our last night together will be at a fine Milanese eatery. No tears! You’ll exchange email addresses with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on another Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D

DAY 14 - Friday Flight HomeThis morning we board our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. While we say “arrivederci” to Italy, we realize we’re taking a little piece of it back home with us.

Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. BB

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NORTH CONTINENTALThis tour is exactly the same as our 14-day Italy North Classic (in reverse), except dinners are not included. We know that some of our travelers enjoy the experience of dining on their own at local restaurants and trattorias. Your tour guide will have a multitude of dining suggestions. Of course, a full buffet breakfast is included daily.

famed La Scala Opera House.

Next, a short trip to Verona and Juliet’s balcony. Our arrival in Venice is by boat. Venice is breathtaking with its misty lagoon and palaces seemingly floating on water. Nothing beats dining in a cozy Venetian restaurant enjoying local specialties and fine local wines. BB

DAY 5 - Wednesday Venice ➤ City Sightseeing ➤ Murano Glass FactoryThis morning we’ll meet our expert local guide for a walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and an inside visit of the Doge’s Palace.

Next we’ll board our motoscafi to visit one of the world’s oldest glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano.


Maybe this would be the ideal evening for a traditional Venetian seafood feast! BB

DAY 6 - Thursday Venice ➤ Padua ➤ Florence We’re off to Florence today with an inspiring stop along the way. Visitors to Padua are often surprised by a sense of deep spirituality. St. Anthony (patron Saint of lost objects) is interred here in the serene Basilica which dates back to the 1200s.

DAY 1 - Saturday Depart USABoarding our overnight flight, we’re off on the adventure of a lifetime.

DAY 2 - Sunday Arrive in Milan ➤ Afternoon at Leisure Benvenuti in Italia! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Milan airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you.

This afternoon you will meet your tour guide who will have some excellent dining suggestions for your first night in Italy.

DAY 3 - Monday Milan ➤ Lugano, Switzerland ➤ Como ➤ MilanFrom Milan we enjoy an exhilarating excursion to Lugano. Here we can fill our eyes with beauty and our bags with gifts. We continue to Como, the place loved by the rich and famous.Wordsworth, Shelley, Byron and George Clooney.

Back in Milan, one of the world’s trendiest cities and one of the strongest bastions of traditional Italian cooking. Mangia! BB

DAY 4 - Tuesday Milan City Sightseeing ➤ Verona ➤ VeniceThis morning we visit the mightiest Gothic building ever created- Milan’s Duomo, its capacity 40,000 people!

Next we stroll through the spectacular glass-topped galleria-the world’s first shopping mall. Continue to Piazza Della Scala, home of the

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Next to Florence! Home of Dante, Boccaccio, Botticelli, da Vinci, and some say, the best gelato in Italy!

Back at the hotel, our tour director is happy to offer this evening’s restaurant suggestions. Perhaps, world famous Florentine steak? BB

DAY 7 - Friday Florence ➤ City Sightseeing including ‘The David’ Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits our inspection.

Our day of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise” doors.


“Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. But the real magic is in how Michelangelo transformed a lifeless rock into a man - full of pride, wary of his adversary, yet quietly confident. All with just a hammer and a chisel.

You’ll be sure to find a perfect Florentine dinner spot tonight. BB

DAY 8 - Saturday Florence➤ Pisa ➤ Wine Tasting in Tuscany ➤ Florence The bell tower of Pisa is among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. Architects say it would be world famous even if it were perfectly straight. This morning we’ll see for ourselves, along with the beautiful Cathedral and Baptistery.

This afternoon we’ll visit a typical Tuscan winery to learn about the grape, the “nose,” food pairings and most importantly – which glass to use! Cin-Cin! We’ll return to Florence for some free time. Tonight, ask your tour director for a nearby spot to enjoy fresh Tuscan fare. BB

DAY 9 - Sunday Florence ➤ SorrentoOur journey to Sorrento takes us through the rolling hills, scenic vineyards and post-card perfect vistas of Tuscany and Umbria. Soon, we are in Sorrento, high on a beautiful plateau, greeted by the sapphire blue Gulf of Naples and majestic Mount Vesuvius.

When most Americans think of Italian food, they’re usually thinking of the dishes of Naples and Sorrento - spaghetti with tomato and basil, mozzarella and pizza are all from this area. Here’s your chance to try the “real thing!” BB

DAY 10 - Monday Sorrento ➤ Capri ➤ Sorrento This morning you’ll be taken to Capri, the world’s most enchanting island. You can explore to your hearts content on your own or your tour conductor may have other ideas.You’ll be as captivated by Capri as Emperor Tiberius who used the Blue Grotto as his personal swimming pool. Tonight, still glowing from the sun, it’s time to enjoy another fine gastronomic experience. BB

DAY 11 - Tuesday Sorrento ➤ Pompeii ➤ Naples ➤ Rome Pompeii - an entire city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day almost 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You’ll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with their children and dogs.

Late this morning, we continue on to Naples. We enjoy a brief panoramic tour of this beautiful city.

A few hours later, we enter the gates of Rome and settle into our hotel. BB

DAY 12 - Wednesday Rome Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon at Leisure Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for apanoramic tour of Imperial Rome includingthe Roman Forum, Largo Argentina, the JewishGhetto and the Circus Maximus.

Then we’ll enter the Colosseum, reliving thebrutal entertainment of the gladiators and thelions, refereed by the Emperor himself.

This afternoon, Rome is all yours! Shop, fountain hop, explore to your heart’s content.

Tonight, treat yourself to one of Rome’s finerestaurants for a delizioso dinner! BB

DAY 13 - Thursday Rome ➤ Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel ➤ St. Peter’s Basilica ➤ Afternoon at Leisure This morning we visit Vatican City,“headquarters” for more than a billionCatholics worldwide. We begin at the VaticanMuseum, a treasure trove of sculptures,paintings and tapestries. Our visit culminatesin the Sistine Chapel, the room where thepope is elected. We enter in total silence, notwanting to disturb Michelangelo’s famedfrescoes, depicting stories from the Bible and

the “End of Times.” You’ll be fascinated bywhich of Michelangelo’s contemporaries heassigned to heaven and which to hell.We’ll also visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We’ll seeMichelangelo’s Pieta, sculpted when he wasjust 24, and Bernini’s seven-story bronzecanopy soaring high above the main altar..

This afternoon, Rome is all yours! Tonight, may we suggest fettuccine alla romana; allá amatriciana with bacon; spaghetti alla carbonara; roasted lamb with garlic & rosemary; stuffed artichokes....is your appetite whet yet?

Tonight, treat yourself to one of Rome’s fine restaurants for a fabulous dinner. BB

DAY 14 - Friday Flight Home This morning we board our flight home. No tears. You’ll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB

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SPLENDID SICILYThere’s no place on earth like Sicily. A true melting pot of cultures, you’ll see Greek and Asian influences in the exotic architecture, unique cuisine and faces of her people. If you happen to be of Sicilian heritage, you’ll be surprised by how the “old country” has very much joined the 21st century while retaining its special charm.

guide for dining suggestions this evening. BB

DAY 4 - Tuesday Palermo ➤ Marsala Wine Tasting ➤ Selinunte ➤ Palermo ➤

Dinner Out This morning’s drive passes the salt pans of Trapani and the beautiful Island of Mozia. We soon arrive in Marsala, where Englishman John Woodhouse introduced the famous fortified wine in 1796. We’ll have a chance to visit a wine cellar and enjoy a taste of the thick, dark wine. This afternoon we visit the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Selinus – an acropolis of majestic temples overlooking the sea.

Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner out with local wines and our new friends. BB, D

DAY 5 - Wednesday Palermo ➤ Piazza Armerina ➤ Taormina ➤ Dinner in Hotel We bid farewell to Palermo this morning, with stunning Taormina in our sights.

On the way, we’ll stop off for a fascinating visit to the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. The elaborate villa, owned by a Roman aristocrat from the 4th Century, is famous for its intricate mosaics. And who said the Bikini was invented in St. Tropez in the 1950s? You’ll see positive proof that the Romans invented it centuries ago!

DAY 1 - Saturday Depart USABoarding our overnight flight, we’re off on our Sicilian adventure. Buon viaggio!

DAY 2 - Sunday Arrive in Palermo ➤

Afternoon Free ➤ Dinner in Hotel Benvenuti a Palermo! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Palermo airport to your hotel at scheduled times. A Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. Relax this afternoon, or take a stroll around the neighborhood.

This evening we enjoy dinner and the first of many local wines to be sampled in the days ahead. D

DAY 3 - Monday Palermo & Monreale Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon Free This morning we explore Palermo, the fascinating capital city. We’ll visit the Royal Palace which General George Patton turned into his headquarters in 1943. We’ll also take in the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel, the Palermo Cathedral, the great Norman Cathedral of Monreale and other highlights of the city.

This afternoon and evening are on your own for free time, shopping or explorations. Ask your

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Many have proclaimed Taormina to be the most beautiful place on earth. Now you can decide for yourself. After an exciting and educational day, a delicious, relaxing dinner is served in our hotel with fine local wines. BB, D

DAY 6 - Thursday Taormina Sightseeing ➤ Afternoon of Leisure ➤ Dinner Out

After this morning’s leisurely tour, you’ll know why Taormina is known as the “Jewel of Italy.” Its winding streets and secluded gardens are truly enchanting. The snow covered volcano, Mt. Etna, serves as a dramatic backdrop to the well-preserved Greek and Roman outdoor theater.

This afternoon is all yours! Why not stroll the medieval streets lined with interesting little shops, take a dip in the water, or just relax.

Tonight, we enjoy dinner and great Sicilian wines at a charming local restaurant. BB, D

DAY 7 - Friday Taormina ➤ Mt. Etna Visit ➤ Wine Tasting & Lunch ➤ Taormina This morning we meet one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mt. Etna is in an almost constant state of eruption. Don’t worry, we’ll keep a safe distance!

The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, orchards and vineyards. So let’s visit a local winery for a tour, a tasting and a light lunch!

Tonight you can enjoy dinner on your own. Have you tried “pesce spada” yet? Swordfish is Sicily’s favorite seafood. BB, L

DAY 8 - Saturday Taormina ➤ Noto ➤

Siracusa ➤ Taormina ➤ Dinner Out This morning we motor south to Noto, a “World Heritage Site.” Noto is also known as Sicily’s “Baroque City” because it consists

entirely of palaces, churches and houses in the Baroque style.

This afternoon we’ll visit Sicily’s most important Greek city of antiquity – Siracusa. Archimedes, the Greek mathematician, was slain here by the Romans. Plato taught here!

The archaeological garden is peppered with attractions: the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the “Ear of Dionysus.”

But what an ear! Nearly 200 feet long, you can enter the inner chamber of the “ear” where tearing a piece of paper sounds like a gun shot. A forerunner to modern day “bugging” – the tyrant Dionysus eavesdropped on prisoners in the “ear.”

Tonight is our last dinner together. No tears. You’ll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D

DAY 9 - Sunday Depart Catania to USA This morning we board our flight home, but we realize we’re taking a little piece of Italy back with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. BB

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A TASTE OF ITALYKnown as the “Green Heart of Italy,” Umbria rivals only Tuscany for the beauty of its gently rolling hills. Happily, we’ll also spend time in Tuscany herself.

And if you like Italian food, this is your trip. We’ll even let you learn with the master chefs at the Academia Barilla, if you promise to invite the Perillo staff to Sunday dinner sometime soon!

cuisine such as Parmigiano cheese and Parma ham. Barilla pasta products, also from Parma, have become ubiquitous in American grocery stores. The company also runs a renowned cooking school in downtown Parma called, Academia Barilla. This afternoon, Barilla’s prestigious chefs will teach you how to prepare an authentic Italian meal including time-tested techniques and special secrets your Italian grandmother might not even know! After class, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner, washed down with the great local wines of the region.

Back to hotel in Bologna. BB, D

DAY 4 - Saturday Bologna City Tour ➤ Siena ➤ Dinner in Hotel

This morning we will have a city sightseeing of Bologna, one of the most attractive and characteristic cities in all of Italy. We visit the cities 2 main squares: Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. We will have a chance to see the two leaning towers - the main symbols of the city, which almost seem to defy gravity. The Piazza Maggiore marks the oldest part of the city and this huge pedestrian square is surrounded by some impressive medieval and Renaissance buildings. Nearby, the Piazza del Nettuno boasts a well-known fountain, the Fontana di Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune). Bologna’s Basilica di San Petronio is the city’s

DAY 1 - Wednesday Depart USAWe board our overnight flight. Next stop? La Bella Italia!

DAY 2 - Thursday Arrive in Bologna ➤ Afternoon at Leisure ➤ Dinner in Hotel

Benvenuti a Bologna! Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. You will then be taken to your hotel in Bologna.

There will be time to relax this afternoon before our dinner with fine local wines at our hotel. BB, D

DAY 3 - Friday Bologna ➤ Modena ➤ Parma ➤ Bologna ➤ Dinner at Barilla Academy

After a hearty breakfast, we head to Modena, an ancient town famous for its Balsamic Vinegar. The traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is unique in the world. It’s made by essentially cooking grape juice which is then matured through natural fermentation.

You’ll learn the process first-hand at an old, family run, Acetaia in Modena. For many of you, this is sure to be your first “vinegar tasting” but a very tasty culinary experience.

Next, we go to Parma which is world famous for its incredibly edible contributions to world

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largest church and the fifth largest of its kind in the entire world. In fact, the original plans had to be redone after the Vatican declared that this church must not be larger than St. Peter’s in Rome.

We will stroll through the medieval market of Bologna and explore the art, history and traditions of the city and its world famous food. We will then depart for Siena.

Tonight we enjoy dinner in our hotel. BB, D

DAY 5 - Sunday Siena City Tour ➤ Afternoon FreeThis morning we will have a guided city sightseeing of Siena. One of Italy’s most enchanting cities, Siena’s medieval center is filled with majestic buildings and is also a Unesco world heritage site. We’ll see the Town Hall and the enchanting Duomo featuring the most ornate mosaic floors in all Italy. It took 200 years and 40 artisans to complete! The rest of the day is yours to relax, shop, wander or ask your tour leader about a multitude of other interesting activities. Dinner is on your own. BB

DAY 6 - Monday Siena ➤ Pienza ➤ Montalcino ➤ Wine Tasting with Lunch

Today we visit Pienza, a town which was also declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, and we see the Duomo and the town hall. Next we go to Montalcino, a beautiful hilltop town where some of Tuscany’s most esteemed red wines are produced, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino. Here we enjoy a wine tasting and lunch.

Dinner is on your own tonight. BB, L

DAY 7 - Tuesday Siena ➤ Cortona ➤ Torgiano ➤ Dinner in Hotel

This morning we head for Torgiano in Umbria, the “Green Heart of Italy.” Enroute to Torgiano, we will stop in Cortona, a very interesting

Tuscan Medieval town which was made famous by Frances Mayes book: Under the Tuscan Sun. Cortona was an Etruscan town that today offers many important remains: the bronze lamp from the 5th century BC, the outer walls and the majestic tombs of noble families.Next, we proceed to Torgiano, a quaint village surrounded by vineyards, where time seems to stand still. Our home will be the charming 5-Star Deluxe, Le Tre Vaselle, with the feel of a fine country manor.

Tonight we enjoy a wine tasting and dinner in the hotel. BB, D

DAY 8 - Wednesday Torgiano ➤ Assisi ➤ Perugia ➤ Sienna ➤ Dinner Out TonightThis morning we’ll visit the home of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. Here we visit the massive Basilica of San Francesco, rising majestically on gracefully arched supports. While the Basilica was partially damaged by the earthquake of 1997, its restoration is complete and the result – stunning!

Next, we go to Perugia, the capital of Umbria. Perugia is one of Italy’s best-preserved hill towns with many museums and churches, and is also home to the famous Perugina chocolates.

Tonight we’ll enjoy a great local dining experience in a local restaurant. BB, D

DAY 9 - Thursday Torgiano ➤ Rome City Sightseeing ➤ Rome ➤ Dinner in HotelToday, we head south to Rome. We will enjoy a panoramic city tour viewing Largo Argentina - where Julius Caesar met his fate at the hands of Brutus. See the most important of the Seven Hills of Rome, the Capitoline - home of Jupiter, Marcello’s theatre and the Jewish Ghetto. We are awed by the view of the ancient Imperial Palaces atop the Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus where the rape of the Sabines occurred. We’re back on foot to view the Arch of Titus and one of the best preserved Roman structures - the Arch of Constantine. You’ll almost hear the roar of the lions as we enter the Coliseum and imagine the brutal entertainment of the Romans. Next we view the Roman Forum, Trajan’s Column and the astonishing “Wedding Cake,” monument to Victor Emmanuel in Piazza Venezia.

Tonight, we relax and enjoy a delicious dinner in the hotel. BB, D

DAY 10 - Friday Rome ➤ Imperial Rome Sightseeing ➤ Vatican Museum ➤ St Peter’s BasilicaThis morning, after breakfast, we visit the Vatican Museums, a group of impressive edifices with hundreds of rooms, halls, galleries, libraries and chapels overflowing with art treasures; the most beautiful of which is the overwhelming Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece. Next we enter the largest church in Christendom – St. Peter’s Basilica. We marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s amazing bronze canopy. View Castel

St. Angelo and the Court of Justice.

After lunch on your own, you have time to yourself to do some last minute shopping for souvenirs!

Tonight dinner on your own. BB

DAY 11 - Saturday Rome ➤ Roman Hill Towns ➤ Rome ➤ Dinner OutToday, we venture out to the Castelli Romani, the wine-producing hill-towns to the southeast of Rome. Here, we visit Castel Gandolfo, the historical summer residence of the Pope that has stunning views on the Albano Lake. We will tour the splendid vineyards of the ancient Romans and will enjoy a wine tasting and dinner in a local restaurant. BB, D

DAY 12 - Sunday Depart to USAThis morning we board our flight home, but we realize we’re taking a little piece of Italy back with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon.

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fountain, amazed at what’s around the nextcorner. The beauty of this ‘hosted’ vacation is that you have four days to experience Rome as you like. Additionally, your host will be on hand to help you plan your adventures and offer day trips to Florence, Pompeii and other optional excursions at a reasonable cost. BB

DAY 6 - Tuesday Flight HomeOur Rome adventure ending, we will arrive in the States on the same day.

DAY 1 - Thursday Depart USABoarding our overnight flight, we’re off tothe Eternal City.

DAY 2 - Friday Arrive in Rome ➤

Afternoon at LeisureWe can already feel the energy of Rome as our plane touches down. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. Benvenuti a Roma! Soon you’re comfortably settled down at your hotel. You are in the eternal City… One of the greatest centers of Western Civilization and the first truly cosmopolitan city on earth! This afternoon is yours to relax, plan your time in Rome, visit a nearby café for “stuzzichini” (appetizers) or venture out and orient yourself to the ‘lay of the land’. This evening, your host will have suggestions about great local restaurants.

DAY 3 - 5 - Sunday - Monday Three Full Days of Leisure ➤ Rome on Your Own ➤ Hosted Daily One of my favorite things to do in Rome issimply wander the streets, from fountain to

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YOUR HOST WHILE IN ROME

While we don’t know the name of your host yet, rest assured he or she will be one of Perillo’s knowledgeable guides and has most likely lived in the ‘Eternal City’ all their lives.

This ‘Roman Holiday’ weekend is designed for you to be on your own for a total relaxing experience. However, we’ve included a host to be at your service in the hotel lobby each day offering help and guidance for side trips, excursions, shopping, sightseeing, dining suggestions or any other special interests you may have.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:First Class Hotels with private bath.

Full use of the fitness center including a pool! Yes, in the heart of Rome!


Hearty Buffet Breakfast Daily with endless choices.

Sightseeing tour of Rome.

Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports).

Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and all Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel.

Wireless headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places.

Professional Host and licensed local guide.


Enjoy the best of both world’s when you join Perillo’s ‘Roman Holiday’ - our three

generations of experience and your own sense of adventure. Unlike our other tours,

our “Roman Holiday’ is hosted instead of fully escorted. So one of the most valuable

amenities of this journey is your knowledgeable host.

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Housed in an early-19th century building in one of the most exclusive areas of Rome, a new and supremely elegant Rose Garden Palace takes its name from the delightful rose garden on its grounds. The tall pine trees of Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, the stylish shops on via Condotti, the fashionable bars of via Veneto, the Tritone and Mosè fountains, the baroque churches, and the masterpieces on display in the Borghese Gallery, are all within easy walking distance from this Superior 4-star Rome hotel.

For those guests who love outdoor activities, we can suggest several biking itineraries in the nearby Villa Borghese by the fountains, the lake, and the numerous works of art.

The hotel staff will be pleased to organize guided tours, visits to artists’ studios, take care of bookings for sport and cultural events, give information regarding the entertainment events held in the city, concerts, art exhibitions and religious ceremonies. Set in a unique rose garden in the center of Rome, one finds the superb à la carte restaurant Il Roseto offers both fabulous food and excellent service.



TO ROME, RETURN FROM ROMEDepart USA Thursday - Return Tuesday

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$1690 $1490 $2090 $1190

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$1390 $1290 $1690 $990

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The Colosseum, Rome

Vatican

Auditorium

Prati

Parioli

Salario

St. Peter

Testaccio

SpanishSteps

Pantheon

Nomentano

Trevi Fountain

TerminiStation

Colesseum

Roman Forum

University

Laterano

Aventino

EsquillanoCampode Flori

Trastavere

Navona

NOTE: Rates are per person and include roundtrip airport transfers in Italy at scheduled times. Airfare available from your hometown. SEE PAGE 22 FOR DETAILS.

first-class accomodations in the heart of rome

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YACHT CLUB CRUISEThe MSC Splendida is a magnificent new ship. She has all the latest exciting features – gourmet themed restaurants, sports complex, indoor-outdoor pools, a magnificent theater with top entertainment, and wonderful ports-of-call in the Western Mediterranean.

But that’s not good enough for our Perillo guests! You see, the Splendida carries 3,100 passengers in the main section of the ship. But hidden on the upper deck is a private, wood-paneled “club” that looks and feels exactly like a high-end yacht.

And here’s the best part! CruiseCritic.com calls the MSC Yacht Club cabins, “the best suites at sea.”These are the suites Perillo Tours has reserved for you at the same price, or less, than cabins in the “back of the ship!”

And naturally, you have full access to the facilities throughout the main ship as well, including the restaurants, bars, clubs, casino, swimming pools and theater.

Montserrat with its famous Benedictine Monastery. Or, ask your concierge about catching a Flamenco Show. Ole!

DAY 4 - Monday At SeaNo appointments, no obligations, the day is yours to relax at the spa, linger at lunch, watch a movie in your cabin, or do all three!

DAY 5 - Tuesday La Valletta, MaltaMalta’s tiny capitol, La Valletta, is a WorldHeritage site and nothing short of an open air museum. It is a living experience of Baroque architecture. The city is dotted with quaint cafes and wine bars. Tour the city, relax on the beach, or swim with the dolphins. You’ll quickly fall in love with this little known Mediterranean gem.

DAY 6 - Wednesday Messina, ItalyMessina is a gateway to the best of Sicily. A short distance away is the gorgeous hilltop resort town of Taormina, as well as the majestic (and still active) volcano, Mt. Etna. Or see the charming village of Tindari, home of the “Black Madonna.”

DAY 1 - Friday Flight to GenoaThe excitement begins with an overnight flight to Genoa. Ask about Perillo’s low airfares to Italy. You are also free to book your own flights.

DAY 2 - Saturday Genoa, ItalyBenvenuti in Italia! Whether you purchased your ticket through Perillo, or on your own, we’re happy to pick you up at Genoa’s Cristoforo Colombo Airport at scheduled times for your transfer to our magnificent ship.

A blast of the Splendida’s horn signals the start of our adventure! By now, you’ve had a personal orientation of the Yacht Club and learned the features of your suite. Some of us don’t have butlers at home, so go ahead – have him unpack your bags, shine your shoes and bring you an extra-dry martini. A person could get used to this!

DAY 3 - Sunday BarcelonaThis morning you wake up to the joys ofBarcelona, the grand capital of Catalonia.

You must see the work of her most famous architect – Gaudi. Also of great interest is

7 NIGHT CRUISE PLUS 1 NIGHT IN GENOA

Aboard the MSC Splendida featuring ‘Yacht Club’ all suite cabins!Exciting Ports-of-Call: Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Tuni, Malta, Sicily, Rome

The MSC Splendida

7-night cruise of the Western Mediterranean Yacht Club Suite with balcony1 night stay in Genoa at the First Class NH Marina Hotel3 airport transfers to the ship, to the hotel and back to the airport.Personal Butler ServicePrivate Gourmet Dining in the Yacht Club’s specialty gourmet restaurantsRoom Service around the clock at no extra chargePrivate shipboard areas such as the “Top Sail Lounge” and “The One Pool”Private SPA with private accessPrivate Pool & BarSpecial private restaurants/menu selectionsComplimentary beverages including wines, spirits, beers and soft drinksExclusive Retail Services offering jewelry to view in the privacy of your own suite

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

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As always you can chose to sightsee, shop or just relax.

DAY 7 - Thursday Civitavecchia (Rome)The port of Civitavecchia is about an hour from Rome. We have 11 hours in port giving you plenty of time to explore the Eternal City. {Need help pronouncing the port? We did too! Chee-vee-ta-VE-kia.)

DAY 8 - Friday Marseille, FranceCézanne, Braque, Derain, Dufy and Marquet have all lived in France’s “second city” and been inspired by its beauties. Explore Marseille itself or visit the seaside gem, Cassis, a quieter version of St. Tropez. Also close by is Avignon, so lovely that Pope Clement V spent his entire papacy there.

DAY 9 - Saturday GenoaThis morning it’s farewell to our new cruising friends, our Yacht Club staff, and yes, sadly our butler!

To soften the blow, we’ll whisk you from the pier to downtown Genoa for a relaxing evening at the NH Marina Hotel.

After check-in take a walk to the Genoa Aquarium, the 2nd largest in Europe. The quaint seaside village of Portofino is just a 1/2 hour away. Or head to “Piazza dei Ferrari,” the historical center of Genoa.

This evening dinner is on your own.

DAY 10 - Sunday Depart Genoa for USAThis morning we drive you to Genoa Airport for your flight home arriving in the USA the same day. A warm “grazie” for traveling with the Perillo Tours family and please return soon!

All Deluxe Suites (YC1) + 1 Night NH Marina HotelDepart from USA on Fridays. Return from Genoa on Sundays.

2012 ALL- INCLUSIVE CRUISE & LAND RATES

BLACK DATES

GREEN DATES

RED DATES $2690 $2090 $1390 $4090

$2890 $2290 $1590 $4290

$2490 $1890 $1190 $3890

Per person in double cabin

Triple per personin double cabin

3rd/4th child (17 & under)

SoloTraveler

Rates include round-trip airport transfers in Rome for all guests.

MSC SPLENDIDA 10 DAY ITINERARY

1 Fri Overnight Flight to Genoa ---- ----2 Sat Embark in Genoa ---- 4:00PM3 Sun Barcelona NOON 6:00PM4 Mon At Sea ---- ----5 Tues Valleta, Malta 8:00AM 6:00PM6 Wed Messina, Sicily 2:30PM 7:30PM7 Thu Civitavecchia, Italy 8:00AM 7:00PM8 Fri Marseille, France 1:00PM 9:00PM9 Sat Genoa 8:00AM ----10 Sun Transfer to Airport to USA ---- ----


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sample airfares

Since airfares are unpredictable the above ‘sample airfares’ are shown in order for you to estimate the complete cost of your tour. You must add estimated departure tax and a fuel surcharge of $450 per person to the above ‘sample airfares’ to estimate your full airfare. Your exact airfare will be advised within 2 business days of booking your tour.

Airfares DO include your roundtrip airport transfers in Italy at scheduled times, provided you arrive and depart on scheduled tour dates. If you wish to arrive earlier or extend you stay, airport transfers are not included.

book early!We strongly recommend you BOOK EARLY as lowest airfares are on a first-come first-serve basis. Plus more availability on most convenient flights and best seats.

air upgrade at affordable prices

When you purchase your coach ticket through Perillo Tours, you can upgrade to Business/First Class for a surcharge of as little as $2699 per person. Live it up a little!

Norfolk, VA Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA Portland, ME Providence, RI Richmond, VA Roanoke, VARochester, NY Syracuse, NY Toledo, OHWashington, D.C. WilkesBarre/Scranton, PA

ZONE 3 Asheville, NCAustin, TXBirmingham, ALCharleston, SCChattanooga, TNCharlotte, NC

ZONE 1Newark , NJNew York, JFK

ZONE 2 Akron, OH Albany, NY Allentown, PA Atlanta, GABaltimore, MDBangor, ME Buffalo, NYBoston, MA Burlington, VT Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OHCleveland, OHColumbus, OH Dayton, OH Hartford, CT Manchester, NH

Tampa, FLTulsa, OKW. Palm Beach, FL

ZONE 4 Albuquerque, NM Billings, MT Boise, ID Bozeman, MT Butte, MT Casper, WY Colorado Springs, CODenver, COGreat Falls, MT Helena, MT Idaho Falls, ID Jackson, WY Kalispell, MTLas Vegas, NVLos Angeles, CA Missoula, MT

Palm Springs, CA Phoenix, AZPortland, OR Rapid City, SD Reno, NV Sacramento, CA Salt Lake City, UTSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CASan Jose, CASanta Ana, CA Seattle, WASpokane,WATucson, AZWichita, KS

Columbia, SCColumbus, GADallas, TXDes Moines, IADetroit, MIFt. Lauderdale, FLFt. Myers, FLFt. Wayne, INGrand Rapids, MIGreensboro, NCGreenville/Spartan, SCHouston, TXHuntsville, ALIndianapolis, INJackson, MSJacksonville, FLKalamazoo, MIKansas City, MOKnoxville, TNLansing, MILexington, KY

Little Rock, ARLouisville, KYMemphis, TNMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNMobile, ALMontgomery, ALMyrtle Beach, SCNashville, TNNew Orleans, LAOklahoma City, OKOmaha, NEOrlando, FLRaleigh/Durham, NCSan Antonio, TXSarasota, FLSavannah, GAShreveport, LASouth Bend, INSt. Louis, MO

1. For a seamless travel experience from start to finish.

2. Big savings in both Coach and Business Class.

3. Reserve your flights now but pay later with your final payment.

4. No fees for air ticket change or cancellation until ticketing at 60 days prior to your departure.

5. Earn Frequent Flyer mileage.

CAN’T FIND YOUR HOME CITY? Give us a call and we’ll find the most convenient airport for you.

SAMPLE AIRFARES

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

October 22, 2011 - October 28, 2011 $620 $770 $850 $870

October 29, 2011 - December 13, 2011 $600 $800 $875 $1000

December 14, 2011 - December 24, 2011 $650 $900 $975 $1100

December 25, 2011 - March 31, 2012 $600 $800 $875 $1000

April 1, 2012 - April 14, 2012 $650 $900 $975 $1100

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.WHY BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS WITH PERILLO TOURS?

If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will be responsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage is entirely at owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline, to accept or retain any person as a member of these trips at any time. In any such event, Perillo Tour’s sole obligation is to refund for any unused accommodations or other trip features. Passenger certifies not to have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers.

Perillo Tours reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip features at any time and for any reason, with or without notice and/or to substitute airlines or hotels of a similar category for those listed in this brochure, and Perillo Tours shall not be liable for any such changes.

By your knowing the above, you can purchase the Perillo Protection Plan and there will be no misunderstanding before, during or after your vacation.

From time-to-time a tour departure may be cancelled for lack of participation. In such a case, the operator’s sole responsibility is to provide a refund without any other liability whatsoever. Operator will have no further responsibility for any conjunction tickets, non-refundable or otherwise.

ARBITRATION AGREEMENT. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, to the Responsibility Clause, to the brochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in New Jersey, in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent.

Upon payment of a deposit, tour participant indicates acceptance of the above Terms and Conditions and of the Arbitration Agreement.

OPERATOR/TOUR MEMBER AGREEMENT. Fu r t h e r i n f ormation concerning t h e conditions of this tour is contained in an agreement that will be signed between the tour member and tour operator at the time of tour deposit.

Perillo Tours, Perillo Plaza, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677. Phone: 1-800-431-1515 www.PerilloTours.com

TOUR MEMBERS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on and off motorcoaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need such assistance must be accompanied by a qualified companion.

OPTIONAL TOURS. Traditionally, tour directors make available for purchase a series of optional excursions and other activities to fill in free days and evenings. You are under no obligation to take any, they are strictly optional. Depending on the tour, if you avail yourself of all optionals, the total will be approximately $200 to $600 per person.

RESPONSIBILITY. Perillo Tours, Inc., and their employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively “Perillo Tours”), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, motorcoach, or other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Perillo Tours is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity or of any third party. Tour members are also subject to the terms and conditions set forth on their airline, rail or cruise line ticket. These conditions are available upon request.

You may see the name PERILLO TOURS affixed to motor vehicles, on signs around the hotel or elsewhere. This use of our name is purely for reasons of identification and does not denote ownership, supervision, or control by Perillo Tours in any way.

In addition and without limitation, Perillo Tours is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. Also be advised that foreign air-conditioning systems in public places, hotels and motorcoaches are not up to U.S. standards.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS. United States citizens require a valid passport only, when traveling to Europe. Non-citizens have other requirements which should be checked immediately.

BAGGAGE. Each tour member is limited to one large suitcase and one small carry-on due to limited baggage area on buses. Some airlines are now charging for all checked luggage as well as overweight suitcases. Please check your airline’s website for current information.

As Perillo Tours cannot take responsibility for lost or damaged luggage, the Perillo Protection Plan outlined below is highly recommended.

SINGLE ROOMS. A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement rate shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin bedrooms and sometimes poorly located, especially in older hotels.

TRIPLE ROOMS. Are available on some tours. They usually consist of a twin bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. This may not be comfortable for three adults.

CANCELLATION AND INSURANCE. Because of the extraordinary savings being offered, if you cancel your reservations, the penalties shown below will apply depending on the length of time remaining before departure. Your right to receive a refund is limited. All cancellations and refund requests must be sent to us in writing and are subject to the following cancellation charges which are based on the price of the tour and the number of weeks prior to departure we receive your notice. MOST CHARGES MAY BE AVOIDED BY YOUR ACCEPTING THE PERILLO PROTECTION PLAN EXPLAINED BELOW.

REFUND. All refunds are conditioned upon your understanding that your acceptance of a refund is on the express condition that you release us from all further liability and you thereby waive all additional rights and remedies under this contract or any applicable state, federal or foreign law.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT. Receipt of a deposit of $350 per person, and signed contract is required to hold your reservation. The balance is due 60 days before departure. Certified bank checks or credit cards are required for reservations and final payments made within 30 days of departure. For reservations and payments received within 21 days of departure, you will be charged the cost of sending documents by express mail, now in the range of $10 to $25.

PRICES. All prices are subject to increase due to any increase in our costs, such as, but not limited to: increases in air, land or sea fares, fuel cost, and currency fluctuations.All taxes, fuel surcharges, security charges and any other taxes or charges imposed by airlines, airports, cruise lines, governments, etc. are not included in price.

Gratuities not specifically mentioned are excluded.

AIR DEVIATING TOUR MEMBERS must arrange their own transportation from airport to hotel and hotel to airport.

UNUSED TOUR ELEMENTS. No refund will be given for any unused tour features, by reason of customer’s choice, for operational reasons, or because of bad weather.

ERRORS. In case of printing, typographical error, computer error, verbal or human billing error, we reserve the right to invoice or re-invoice participants with corrected billing.

TICKET REVISION/CANCELLATION FEE. Once tickets are issued, a $250 per ticket revision/cancellation fee will apply to each ticket plus the cost of express mail charges. This charge is not covered by the Perillo Protection Plan and subject to change.

HOLIDAYS AND CHANGES. During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited. In such instances, and whenever possible, slight itinerary adjustments are made by Perillo Tours to minimize inconvenience to tour members. If, however, your enjoyment might be diminished by such minor limitations, please check with the appropriate tourist office before selecting a departure. Holidays, closing days and other circumstances may change the day of the week for scheduled “dining out”, sightseeing and other activities.

CANCELLATION CHARGES

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE CANCELLATION CHARGES

61 OR MORE DAYS

60–31 DAYS

30–2 DAYS

1 DAY BEFORE DEPARTAND NO SHOWS

$50

30% OF TOUR COST

60% OF TOUR COST

100% OF TOUR COST

All charges indicated above are per person.

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PERILLO PROTECTION PLAN: TRAVEL WITH PEACE OF MIND

This coverage is non-refundable and can only be purchased with your tour deposit for $199. If purchased, you will receive a Description of Coverage with your final documents which describe the coverage and exclusions in detail.If you have any questions about the insurance, call :

AIG Travel Guard toll-free: 1-866-221-807824 hours a day, 7 days a week.

$600 Travel Delay: Pays up to $300 per day up to the maximum limit of coverage (if the insured’s trip is delayed for more than 12 hours) for reasonable, additional accommodations until travel becomes possible. This benefit is payable for only one delay for all insureds.$1000 Baggage and Personal Effects: Pays for covered items, lost, stolen, or broken on your trip. $300 Baggage Delay: Pays for the purchase of essential items if your bags are delayed for more than 24 hours while on your trip.$25,000 Medical Expenses: Pays for covered accident, sickness, and emergency dental with no deductibles.

Perillo Tours Pre-Departure Protection: Covers cancellations for any reason. This will protect you against cancellation charges stated above. No-shows are not covered by this plan.A $250 fee to change or cancel your air ticket once tickets are issued is not covered by this plan. This charge is subject to change.The following post-departure insurance is provided by AIG Travel Guard.Tour Cost Trip Interruption: Pays for the financial loss you incur while on tour if you must cancel due to illness, injury, or death of you, a family member, or traveling companion as well as named unforeseen circumstances which may arise.

$50,000 Emergency Medical Transportation: Pays evacuation and transportation expense as directed by a physician to the nearest adequate medical facility.$25,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment: Pays for direct accidental death and dismemberment 24 hours a day while you are on your trip.$100,000 Flight Accident: Applies only to injury sustained by you while in or on, boarding or alighting from an air conveyance organized and licensed for the transportation of passengers for hire and/or as a result of being struck or run down by an aircraft.AIG Travel Assist: Provides 24-hour assistance to you worldwide.

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