Enchanting Venice & Lake Como
Indulge your senses as you discover the history, cuisine, and atmosphere of enchanting Italy.

Not your average tour, this journey to Venice and beyond infuses luxury and out of the way treasures, from the Doges' Palace and Fenice Theater to a three-island tour taking you to a traditional balsamic vinegar estate. Arriving in Como, relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere. Finally, sail Lake Como as you enjoy the time to absorb all of your local experiences.

Escorted Package Includes:
    ~ 3 nights at the Sofitel Venice in Venice
    ~ 3 nights at the Palace Hotel in Como
    ~ 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
    ~ Tour Manager throughout

Highlights:
    ~ Small Groups
    ~ Tour of Venice Doges' Palace and an "off-the-beaten-path" tour
    ~ Enjoy an excursion by boat to Murano, Torcello and Burano
    ~ Visit a traditional balsamic vinegar estate
    ~ Sail Lake Como and visit Villa Carlotta & Bellagio

Available for departure Aug 22/09
$2399 USD
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, & includes all taxes.
Airfare to Venice, gratuities additional.
 

There's nothing in the world like the Amalfi Coast, the rugged mountains edging Italy's western coast from Sorrento to Salerno. As you travel from Naples, the miles of hairpin turns offer spectacular vistas with changing views of landscapes, rocks plunging vertically into clear sea and charming fishing villages with brightly colored boats bobbing in small harbors. It is truly a picture-postcard panorama come to life. You'll tour Campania, see Sorrento and Positano, visit Ravello and Pompeii, enjoy a full-day speedboat excursion to the Isle of Capri and visit Anacapri and Naples. Along the way, you'll dine on typical Neapolitan foods with visits to local markets, a working farm and a private cooking demonstration. Amidst the vibrant scenery, people, shopping, food and wine of Bella Italia, this is one vacation where you will savor every moment with all your senses. It is indeed Italy at its very finest.

Escorted Package Includes:
    ~ 7 nights at the Europa Palace Hotel in Sorrento
    ~ 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, and 1 reception
    ~ Tour Manager throughout

Highlights:
    ~ Small Groups
    ~ Tour the city of Naples
    ~ Take a speedboat to the Isle of Capri
    ~ Drive along the picturesque Amalfi Coast
    ~ Visit a traditional country estate and working farm
    ~ Participate in a Neapolitan cooking demonstration, with lunch
    ~ Taste a variety of wines
    ~ Visit the ruins of Pompeii

Available for departures Jun 13/09 or Oct 10/09
$2499 USD
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, & includes all taxes.
International airfare, gratuities additional.
 

A land born of the sea, Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is home to some of Italy's most inspiring terrain and a one-of-a-kind culture where a fusion of traditions has given rise to world-class art and cuisine. Over the course of seven spectacular nights, you'll tour the charming city of Palermo, take in the exquisite mosaic interior of Monreale Cathedral, taste wine in Marsala, enjoy olive oil tasting and cooking class in a countryside estate. Take a pizza-making class in Agrigento, and tour the ancient Sicilian cities of Cefalu and Catania. Stays at the popular coastal city of Taormina and a visit to Barone Platania Castello degli Schiavi, where famous scenes of The Godfather were filmed, are also on the itinerary.
If you've dreamed of seeing another side of Italy, this 9-day tour of Sicily is the perfect chance to bring that dream to life!

Escorted Package Includes:
    ~ 4 nights at the Hotel La Torre in Palermo
    ~ 3 nights at the Sant' Alphio Garden in Giardini Naxos
    ~ 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
    ~ Tour manager throughout

Highlights:
    ~ Small groups
    ~ Tour Palermo & Catania
    ~ Visit the Cathedral of Monreale
    ~ Enjoy wine tasting in Marsala
    ~ Tour an olive oil estate
    ~ Participate in a cooking class
    ~ Walk among the ruins of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
    ~ Learn the art of Sicilian pizza-making
    ~ Visit the Castello degli Schiavi, a villa featured in The Godfather

Available for departures Sep 19/09
$2799 USD
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, & includes all taxes.
International airfare, gratuities additional.