“ T is was a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience for us. Traveling in a small group allowed us to explore the nooks and crannies of the region, and our Program Manager was amazing in explaining everything we saw. T e scenery was simply stunning!”


— Buster Phillips, Lubbock, TX


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SWITZERLAND


Zermatt Täsch


Maggiore Lugano Lake


Lugano Lake Stresa Como Milan


Lake Como


Bergamo


Lake Garda


Riva del Garda Sirmione


Adriatic Sea


Destination Motorcoach Lake Cruise Flight


Excursion Optional Extension


Your Small Group Itinerary includes


DAY LOCATION / ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHTS 1


Depart Home / Overnight fl ight to Milan, Italy


2-3 Milan, Italy / Marriott Hotel Milan


4-6


Riva del Garda (Lake Garda), Italy /


Hotel Du Lac et Du Parc+


City tour of Milan, including the Castello Sforzesco, with entrance to the Duomo (cathedral) and Church Santa Maria delle Grazie


Tour of the hilltown of Bergamo with funicular ride to Bergamo Alto; "Italian for Travelers" language lesson; Tour of Lake Garda and the surrounding villages, including Malcesine & Riva del Garda; Visit to the medieval village of Arco; Italian cooking demonstration and included dinner at a tradition- al, family-run restaurant


7-8


Lugano (Lake Lugano), Switzerland /


Eden Grand Hotel+ 9-10


Zermatt, Switzerland / Ambassador Hotel (or similar) 


Tour of Sirmione on Lake Garda; Tour of Como, including the main square and entrance to the Cathedral; Boat tour on Lake Lugano; Walking tour of Lugano, including Palazzo Civico (Town Hall), and the main shopping street, Via Nassa


Tour of the medieval castles of Bellinzona; Scenic Alpine drive through the Italian & Swiss Alps with a train transfer included; Walking tour of Zermatt, Switzerland, including Main Street, local church, the old section by Mont Cervi, and Matterhorn views


11-13


Stresa (Lake Maggiore), Italy / La Palma Hotel


Lecture: “Past & Present in the Lakes Region;" Boat trip to Lake Maggiore’s Borromean Islands — including time to explore Isola Madre and Isola Bella, home to the grand 17th century Palazzo Borromeo, with lunch in the fi shing village of Isola dei Pescatori


14 Return Home (or begin optional 4-day Florence post-extension) Reserve Today! Call Toll-Free 1 800 322-6677 33


17 sightseeing tours & cultural connections — a value of $1360 per couple!


Ligurian Sea


Florence ITALY


cultural connections


Enjoy 2 fascinating lectures During your trip, you'll attend two lectures that help you connect with the culture and people of the region you're visiting. On Day 4, enjoy a fun "Italian For Travelers" language lesson. Attend a interesting lecture on "Past and Present in the Lakes Region," on Day 11.


Italian cooking demonstration You'll learn how to make classic Italian fare during an exclusive cooking lesson at a traditional, family-run restaurant. Then, you're invited to enjoy an authentic taste for dinner.


PHOTO: Vantage passengers, Doris and Clifton Hill, take in the Alpine beauty of Zermatt, Switzerland, with the Matterhorn in the background.


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