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ITALY TOURING

Tuscany Lake Maggiore
ITALIAN INDULGENCE 12 DAYS $ * ^
Day 1: Rome to Perugia (D) Day 10: Lake Maggiore to Tirano (BD) From 5619 per person twin share 18
Today, the tour guide will whisk you away from Rome Today, the tour continues to Lecco. After an indulgent
to the awe-inspiring Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. afternoon of wine tasting on the way to Tirano, return 12 DAYS | ROME TO VENICE
Tonight, come together for a delicious dinner in Perugia. to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. TRAVEL TYPE: Small group coach
Overnight in Perugia. Overnight in Tirano.
DEPARTS: Selected dates (Mar – Oct)
Day 2: Perugia to Tuscany (BD) Day 11: Tirano to Trento (BD)
Continue to Siena – a gorgeous Gothic city bursting with This morning, the journey continues to Lake Molveno,
fabulous architecture. After exploring the historic centre, which lies at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites. Continue HIGHLIGHTS
head to a villa in the world-renowned Chianti region. to Trento for a walking tour and meet in the evening for • Cook up an Italian feast in a Tuscan villa
Spend the next two nights in Tuscany. a farewell dinner. • Hunt for truffles in Piedmont
Day 3: Tuscany (BLD) Day 12: Trento to Venice (B) • Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting near Asti
Learn a few Italian culinary secrets today as you get to Fair Verona beckons today, with its impressive Roman
have a go at preparing a classic Tuscan lunch. The rest ruins and romantic hotspots. Then, it’s onwards to INCLUDES
of your day is at leisure. Venice, where your today concludes. • 11 nights boutique accommodation
Day 4: Tuscany to Lucca (B) (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) • Meals as specified
Today, the tour continues to Florence, the birthplace • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
of the Renaissance and home to the world’s most • Boat transfer to Borromean Islands
treasured masterpieces. A local guide will bring the city • Experienced driver and tour leader
alive as you stroll through the streets on a walking tour.
In the afternoon, continue onto Lucca. Spend the next • Premium air-conditioned mini coach
two nights in Lucca. ^Price valid 15 Mar – 16 Apr, 20 Sep – 13 Oct 20. Not suitable
Day 5: Lucca (B) for children under 13 yrs.
Spend the morning at the famous Leaning Tower of
Pisa. Later in the afternoon, return to Lucca, where the
rest of the day and night is at leisure.
Austria
Day 6: Lucca to Santa Margherita (B)
It’s time to experience the glitz and glamour of the Italian Switzerland
Riviera. Continue to Camogli, San Fruttuoso and the Lecco 1
glittering village of Portofino, before settling in Santa Tirano
Margherita. The evening is at leisure to stroll along the Lake Maggiore 2 Slovenia
beachfront which is lined with pastel coloured houses.
Overnight in Santa Margherita. Verona
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Day 7: Santa Margherita to Cherasco (BD) Trento Venice
Travel inland to Piedmont, a region of rich red wines Croatia
and gourmet cuisine, before continuing onto the village
of Barolo. A treat is in store for the sweet-toothed at
a distillery near Asti, where you’ll sip regional liquors 1 Cherasco
complemented by handmade nougat. End another France
memorable day of touring with a sumptuous dinner 1 Santa Margherita
in Cherasco. Overnight in Cherasco. Portofino
Day 8: Cherasco to Lake Maggiore (BL) Pisa Florence
This morning join a truffle hunt with a local farmer. Lucca 2
After a risotto tasting lunch, head for the hills, pristine
lakes and soaring mountains of northern Italy before 2 Tuscany
arriving in Lake Maggiore. Spend the next two nights
in Lake Maggiore. 1 Perugia
Day 9: Lake Maggiore (B) Assisi
Leave dry land behind and set sail for the Borromean
Islands. There will be time to wander the terraces of the
ornate baroque garden on Isola Bella and discover the
pretty harbour of Isola dei Pescatori. The rest of the day START/FINISH
is at leisure. Rome OVERNIGHT

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 29