GH Impresa Turistica - Catalogue '09

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GH
Impresa
Turistica
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“Impresa” represents our particu-

lar combination of touristic activities,
starting from the idea that the holiday
economy shouldn’t be exported or im-
planted: it is founded upon a relation-
ship between hosts and guests, rooted
in a context of experiences that take
place and assume meaning in each lo-
cation.
GH Impresa Turistica boasts a de-

centralized, horizontal structure, and
unites knowledge, technology and
know-how. It develops all of the prin-
cipal activities that characterize the
touristic sector and applies the results
of its research to policies of develop-
ment within its territories and the real-
ization of web communication projects.
The Tour Operating of GH Impresa Tur-

istica is organized with respect to pre-
cise desires and needs of tourists and
operators. Different brands propose
and distinguish a variety of styles,
methods and service offers for travel-
ers and vacationers, with the unifying
theme of on-line acquisition and devel-
opment of made-to-order proposals,
which are otherwise hard to find. The
catalog of GH Impresa Turistica pro-
poses itineraries, trips and journeys
exclusively located in the Mediterra-
nean. Currently in Calabria, Sardinia,
Dalmatia, Sicily, Puglia, Campania and
Morocco.
We are a business of territory-based

businesses.
TERREMOBILI ORME NEL PARCO
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You’re the holiday you take Many emotions, a unique adventure

Terremobili is designed for a traveler that seeks ex- Orme nel Parco takes you on an adventure through
periences worth living and retelling. nature.
With Terremobili, you will be enchanted by the rich Adventure park, orienteering, Jeep excursions, hik-
colors and flavors of the Mediterranean and its ex- ing, biking, Nordic walking and many other possibili-
traordinary, spectacular territories. ties and ideas, made to order for groups, schools,
businesses and others.
For those who seek thrills and relaxation, we pro-
pose thematic itineraries, according to our catalog Orme nel Parco operates within the National Parks
or made to measure, and stays in authentic, high- of Sila, Pollino and Aspromonte, in landscapes of
quality lodgings, carefully selected and reservable spectacular beauty.
on-line.
With Orme nel Parco, the vacation becomes
Terremobili operates in Dalmatia, Morocco, an authentic experience, immersed within
Sardinia, Sicily, Puglia, Campania, Basilicata and a simple, welcoming atmosphere.
Calabria.
FERIAS SAILTOSEE
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Enjoy your stay A view from the sea

Ferias offers the best vacation homes of the Medi- Sailtosee is the nautical agency of GH Impresa Tu-
terranean. ristica.
Selected residences, purchasable on-line, at any Based in Split, it proposes boats of up to 15 m to

time of year. sail through the Adriatic Sea, a tranquil, intense
corner of the Mediterranean. Go by sail to discover
Villas with swimming pool, apartments, beach or the Dalmatian Islands according to the rhythms of
country houses in the most evocative, extraordi- the wind, or by motor to move without limits, choose
nary corners of Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, Campania, dinghies for excursions in the coves or catamaran
Dalmatia, Morocco and Calabria. cruises for utter relaxation in small groups. Upon
request, we can add bicycles or scooters to aid your
Ferias is trustworthy self-catering exploration of the islands.
at reasonable prices.
Sailtosee offers direct assistance for travelers,
thanks to a dedicated staff that works 7 days a week
and speaks 3 languages: they available to assist cli-
ents who want to use a boat to discover the Dalma-
tian Archipelago and its extraordinary islands.
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p_09 Seaside
p_37 Historical
Cultural
p_73 Nature
Sport
Adventure
p_117 Food and Wine

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Seaside p_13 01A. Boat and mountain bike

tour among the
Dalmatian Islands
p_17 02A. Sardinia:

caves and coves
of the north-east
p_21 03A. Sea and archaeology

in the Gulf of
Squillace
p_25 04A. Sea and music

on the Riviera
of Nausicaa
p_29 05A. In “caicco” among

the Dalmatian Islands
p_33 06A. The white dunes

of southern
Sardinia
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01A
FOR LOVERS
OF UNEXPECTED
HORIZONS
*
OUR LODGINGS
Kapetan Jure
Historical boat
Boat and mountain
bike tour among the
from 2001
15 cabins
with private
bathrooms
(or structure
Dalmat ian I slands
of equal
quality level)
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Seaside
Croatia
Dalmatia
8 days/7 nights
Bike and boat tour
accompanied by multilingual guide
Full board
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A journey through flowering meadows, small villages, laven-

der fields and hidden bays. But that’s not all. Imagine that
you can cross centuries of history and mythology, returning
to the sites of Ulysses’ celebrated deeds and visiting once-
unparalleled city-states like Split and Trogir. Imagine a path
through land and sea, a Dalmatia to be lived as you pre-
fer, with a vessel that will aid your movement and with your
mountain bike which will make your discovery of this corner
of Croatia fully personal and interactive.
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DAY 1: TROGIR, SPLIT AND OMIS
(BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 20 KM)
Meeting at Trogir (transfer from the Split/Trogir Air-

port or from the port of Split, upon request). Board-
ing: immediately after check-in at 13:00, we begin our
cruise. Navigation from Trogir towards Split. Excur-
sion in mountain bike on Marjan hill, a green peninsula
reaching into the sea that is famous for relaxation and
sports. After dinner, a walk through Split’s historical
center, where we will find the famous Palace of Diocle-
tian. Overnight stay at Omis.
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DAY 2: CETINA CANYON (BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 43 KM)
Morning excursion in mountain bike along the valley of

the Cetina River. Return to Omis, ancient pirates’ fort,
and visit to the fortress. Who wants to go rafting (an
easy activity, lasting 2 hours) in the river. In the after-
noon, navigation from Omis to Brac with stops along
the beaches. Guests can choose to take a bike ride on
the island of Brac.
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DAY 3: BRAC ISLAND (BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 25 + 25 KM)
The route begins at Povlja, with a long ascent towards

the crest of the mountain, crossing groves of olive, fig
and kiwi trees, along with vineyards. Descent towards
Bol where we will find Zlatni Rat, Croatia’s most famous
beach. Lunch and transfer to Korcula, the birthplace
of Marco Polo.
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DAY 4: PENINSULA OF PELJESAC AND MLJET ISLAND

(BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 45 + 20 KM)
Quick navigation towards Peljesac, a long narrow pe-

ninsula, famous for its vineyards (production of Dignac
and Plavac), located in front of Korcula and represent-
ing an ideal continuation. The journey in mountain bike
begins with a climb that crosses farmland and vine-
yards, ending in Trstenik. While lunch is served on board,
we will navigate towards green Mljet Island, a National
Park known as the “island of honey”. In the 12th cen-
tury, Benedectine monks chose to build a monastery
here to appreciate the quiet and the numerous pine
and oak forests. This island, where Ulysses supposedly
spent 7 years, is also noted for the quality of its pine
wood, known as the best in the Mediterranean.
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DAY 5: KORCULA ISLAND
(BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 67 KM) SEASIDE
01A
Transfer to the island of Korcula, one of Dal- ----------------------
DALMATIAN
matia’s most beautiful vacation spots, boasting
ISLANDS
plentiful gardens, forests of Mediterranean veg- ----------------------
etation and hidden bays. The mountain bike route Bike and
follows paved and dirt roads towards Brna, in the boat tour
south-west of the island. From here, we continue accompanied
by multilingual
towards Blato, a village situated on seven hills, guide
and we reach Vela Luka. Overnight stay at Vela Full board
Luka. ---------------------
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DAY 6: HVAR ISLAND

(BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 20 + 25 KM)
Navigation from Vela Luka to Hvar. Visit to the

city of Hvar to see the beautiful Renaissance
square, the cathedral, the numerous gothic man-
sions and the fortress, which enjoys an extraor-
dinary panorama of the sea and the Pakleni is-
lands. The mountain bike tour continues, passing
through small stone villages, flowering meadows
and lavender fields. Overnight at Stari Grad, a
serene town which for some time has been an art-
ists’ hideaway.
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DAY 7: SOLTA ISLAND (BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 19 KM)
Navigation from Hvar to Stomorska, on the island

of Solta, with plentiful olive groves and fig trees,
perfumed by lavender and rosemary. Continue by
mountain bike as far as Maslinica. In the afternoon
boat for return to Trogir. For those who wish to
do so, time allowing, you can visit the historical
city of Trogir, UNESCO Heritage site.
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and departure.

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NOTE
This is an approximate program which may be

modified in case of adverse weather conditions,
group requests, the advice of the guide or for
organizational purposes.
02A
FOR LOVERS
OF SEA-SCULPTED
LANDS
*
OUR LODGINGS
Arbatasar Hotel
at Arbatax
S ardinia:
caves and coves
Anticos Palathos
at Orosei
(or other structures
of an equal
quality level) o f the north-east
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Seaside
Italy
Sardinia
7 days/6 nights
Open Fly and Drive tour

Breakfast included
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Vacation, sun, turquoise sea, enchanting beaches and

coves. Seven days in Sardinia in a place ideal for travel-
ers who want the sea to themselves. Hidden bays, ma-
rine caves, sunny and deserted rocks they still exist, and
if you wish to, you can pass an unforgettable vacation
here.
A stay in Sardinia at reasonable prices, near the sea, far

from chaos and crowds.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Arbatax and accommodation and over-

night stay in the chosen lodgings.
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DAY 2: SEASIDE AND SU MARMURI CAVES
Breakfast and free morning to go to the seaside.

In the afternoon, we advise you to visit to the Su
Marmuri Caves. Return to hotel and overnight stay.
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DAY 3: SEA EXCURSION ALONG THE GULF

OF OROSEI
Breakfast and departure from Arbatax Port for an

excursion along the splendid coves and caves of
the eastern coast. Evening transfer to Orosei, ac-
commodation in hotel and overnight stay.
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DAY 4: SEA OF OROSEI
Breakast and departure for Orosei for a splendid

day of carefree beach enjoyment. Evening return
to hotel and overnight stay.
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SEASIDE
02A
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SARDINIA
NORTH-EAST
COAST
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Open fly and
drive tour
breakfast
included
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DAY 5: SEA OF OROSEI
Breakfast and free day to fully enjoy the splendid

sandy beaches along the Orosei coast. Evening re-
turn to hotel and overnight stay.
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DAY 6: EXCURSION
Breakfast. Excursion of choice, either natural, ath-

letic, historical or cultural.Evening return to hotel
and overnight stay.
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DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and check out.

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NOTE
Itinerary suggested for those who love uncontami-
nated beaches.
03A
FOR LOVERS
OF THE QUIET
CORNERS
OF MAGNA
GRAECIA
*
OUR LODGINGS S ea and archaeology
Tenuta Castellesi
at Squillace
in the Gulf
o f S quillace
(or structure
of equal
quality level)
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History and seaside

Italy
Calabria
5 days/4 nights
fly and drive tour

possibility to assume local guide
for this itinerary
half board
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“A week-end in the spectacular Gulf of Squillace, discover-

ing some of the most charming areas in the South Italy”.
A unique opportunity revel in the splendor of Magna Grae-

cia, enjoy the embedded shores in the rocks of the Ionian
coast and swim in the waters of this crystalline stretch of
the Calabrese sea. For people who prefer the mainland,
there are marvelous and small villages of Gasperina, Mon-
tauro e San Vito, examples of serenity still anchored to
the peasant tradition and culture.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Squillace and accommodation in the selected

hotel.
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DAY 2: SQUILLACE AND THE SCOLACIUM ARCHAEO-

LOGICAL SITE
Breakfast and free morning to enjoy the sun. In the
afternoon tour of the village of Squillace and the Sco-
lacium archaeological site. Return to the hotel for din-
ner and overnight stay.
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DAY 3: GASPERINA AND MONTAURO
Breakfast and free morning to explore the beach. In

the afternoon excursion to the villages of Gasperina
and Montauro and tour of the ancient Grangia. Return
to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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SEASIDE
03A
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CALABRIA
SQUILLACE
GULF
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Fly and
Drive Tour
possibility
to assume
local guide
for this
itinerary
Half board
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DAY 4: SAN VITO ON THE IONION SEA
Breakfast and relaxation on the beach. In the after-

noon tour of the San Vito village facing the Ionian sea
and visits to the traditional shops of tobacco pipe
making in the village of Posella. Return to the hotel for
dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 5: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and check out. End of all services.

04A
FOR TRAVELERS
SEEKING CULTURAL
AND NATURAL
TREASURES
S ea and music
OUR LODGINGS
Le Due Casette
Agritourism
at Isca
on the Riviera
o f N ausicaa
sullo Jonio
(or structure
of equal
quality level)
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Adventure/seaside
Calabria
Italy
4 days /3 nights
Fly and Drive tour

possibility to assume a local guide for this itinerary
Half board
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The present itinerary starts from the old city center of

Isca sul onio, enclosed within the Preserre mountains. This
is the location of the recently opened Academy of Calab-
rian folk music. Here you can discover the largest collec-
tion of local traditional musical instruments from which
originated the popular dance, the Tarantella.
This is a truly interesting journey among the mysteries of

this regional dance, recently rediscovered: enjoy its cul-
turally rich music and style, emphasizing local traditions
that were passed on to the present from one generation
to another. Don’t miss the lovely beach of Isca Marina
where Caretta turtles lay their eggs.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Isca sul Ionio and accommodation at your ag-

ritourism.
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DAY 2: JEEP TOUR IN THE LOWER SERRE MOUNTAINS
Breakfast and departure for the Galliporo River, excur-

sion on the river and visit to the Galliporo Waterfall. In
the afternoon visit to the city center of Isca and the
Academy and museum of musical instruments. Return to
hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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SEASIDE
04A
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CALABRIA
RIVIERA DI
NAUSICAA
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Fly and
Drive tour
possibility
to assume
a local guide
for this itinerary
Half board
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DAY 3: RIVIERA DI NAUSICAA
Breakfast and a full day of relaxation on the beach.

Dinner with traditional Calabrese music and overnight
stay.
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DAY 4: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and check out, departure.

05A
FOR THOSE
WHO WANT TO
DISCOVER THE
MEDITERRANEAN
WITH THE WIND
*
OUR LODGINGS In "caicco"
The Caicco Linda
Historical boat
a mong the
D al matian Islands
from 2004
15 cabins
with private
bathrooms
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(or structure
of equal
Seaside
quality level)
Croatia
Dalmatia
7 days, 6 nights
Boat tour
Full board
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A journey by boat through the Dalmatian Islands, pushed

forward by the breeze and the desire to discover new
horizons.
Terremobili offers travelers the opportunity to get closer
to the hidden Mediterranean, by way of this unforget-
table cruise. We propose a week-long trip on a catama-
ran, a historical vessel with Turkish origins, supplied with
every comfort. You will have the possibility to sail in the
company of an expert captain who will help you discover a
naturalistically precious land. The true Dalmatia must be
discovered from the element that constitutes its essential
character: the blue sea.
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DAY 1: BRAC
Sailing from Split towards east, along the north coast of

the island of Brac, until you reach a small port of Split-
ska. With the Mistral, we recommend that you drop the
anchor in the middle of the port, while with the Bora the
best place for boats is at the quay.
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DAY 2: LUKA BAY
Luka bay and Povlja bay provide a good shelter for all
boats. With the strong Mistral, you should stay at Luka,
which is better protected. Numerous small inlets around
the bay provide many mooring possibilities.
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DAY 3: BOL
Bol is the most frequently visited destination of the

island of Brac. It’s a small port, protected from all win-
ds, except from south-west winds. The pier west of the
port is used mostly as an embarkation point for tour
and excursion boats (3 meters deep). The central part
of the promenade is equipped with bollards. You can an-
chor near the most famous beach Zlatni Rat, only if the
weather is fine. However, pay attention to the area re-
served for swimming. West of the beach, the anchor will
not hold. For those who search for a quiet place, we re-
commend Vrboska, on the island of Hvar. Vrboska offers
many mooring possibilities, with mooring buoys available
at the ACI marina and at the town quay.
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DAY 4: STARI GRAD
Stari Grad – the quay in front of the port authorities is

equipped with mooring buoys, water and electricity. It’s
a quiet and pleasant place. Secluded bays of Tiha penin-
sula offer some interesting mooring spots; Glavna and
Vlaska, though exposed to the Mistral, provide a good
shelter from Bora and Scirocco winds.
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SEASIDE
05A
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DALMATIAN
ISLANDS
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Boat tour
Full board
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DAY 5: CAPE PELEGRIN
Cape Pelegrin – on the westernmost edge of the island.

East of the cape Pelegrin, you will find some bays ex-
posed to north winds. From there, you can continue to-
wards Hvar, the main town of the island. The port of Hvar
is exposed to south winds. Here it’s difficult to find a
berth, because many boaters stop over to the port. You
can anchor anywhere, just pay attention to the ferries.
The anchor will hold good. ACI marina Palmizana lies in
a small archipelago of Pakleni Island, facing the town of
Hvar. It’s very popular in summer, and from there you
can take a taxi-boat services to Hvar.
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DAY 6: SOLTA
Stomorska (Solta island) – a pleasant port equipped with

many mooring buoys at the eastern quay. The Mistral
and Bora can be strong, but not dangerous.
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DAY 7: DRVENIK VELI AND DEPARTURE
The island of Drvenik Veli provides two moorings: Krknjaš

and Solinska. Solinska is not frequently visited; however
pay attention to the rocks. Krknjaš is rather popular as
a mooring. Pay attention only to the rocks on the north
side. In late afternoon, return to Split.
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This is an approximate program which may be modified in

case of adverse weather conditions, group requests, the
advice of the guide or for organizational purposes.
06A
FOR LOVERS
OF ETHEREAL
LANDSCAPES
*
OUR LODGINGS
Hotel Lantana T he whit e

(or structure
of equal
quality level)
dunes
of s outher n
Sardinia
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Seaside
Italy
Sardinia
8 days/7 nights
Fly and Drive Tour

Half board
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A week of Sardinian sun on some of the most beautiful

beaches of Sulcis Iglesiente. The white sand dunes of
Porto Pino and Chia, the archaeological zones of Nora
and Cagliari, the beautiful Pantaleo woods, the caves of
Is Zuddas and the reserves at Is Cannoneris and Santadi,
populated by Sardinian deer and wild boar. It’s all sur-
rounded by an emerald sea.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Cagliari and open transfer to Pula, dinner

and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: NORA
Breakfast and visit to the Punic-Roman city of Nora

to enjoy its magical atmosphere. The afternoon is
spent relaxing on the beach. Return to hotel, dinner
and overnight stay.
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DAY 3: TOUR OF THE BEACHES ALONG THE WESTERN

COAST (S.S. 195)
Breakfast and visit to some beaches. Not to miss:

Arboi, Cala Cipolla, Cala d’Ostia, Campana, Campa-
na Dune, Campionna, Candiani, Capo Malfatano and
Spiaggia dei Fichi. Return to hotel, dinner and over-
night stay.
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DAY 4: NATURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITINERARY
Breakfast and open transfer to Santadi for a na-

ture excursion, visit to the caves at Is Zuddas and
the necropolis of Montessu/Villaperuccio. Return to
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DAY 5: TOUR OF THE BEACHES ALONG THE WESTERN

COAST (S.S. 195)
Breakfast and departure for some of the island’s

most beautiful beaches. Not to miss: Montecogo-
ni, Spiaggia di Nora, Pinusuvillage, Piscinnì, Porto
Pineddu, Porto Pino (especially the Dunes and Seconda
Spiaggia), Porto Scudo, Porto Tramatzu and Porto Zaf-
ferano. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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SEASIDE
06A
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SARDINIA
WHITE DUNES
OF SOUTHERN
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Fly and Drive DAY 6: CAGLIARI
Tour
Half board Breakfast and visit to the city of Cagliari, one of the
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most fascinating cities of the Mediterranean Sea.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 7: TOUR OF THE BEACHES ALONG THE WEST-

ERN COAST (S.S. 195)
Breakfast and open transfer to the beaches. Not to

miss: Canna, Sa Colonia, Santa Margherita di Pula,
Spiaggia dei Francesi, Su Giudeu, Su Guvunteddu, Su
Portu, Torre del Budello and Tuerredda. Return to
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Breakfast, open transfer to Cagliari and departure.

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Historical p_41 01B. The “Valle Eterna”

and the locales
Cultural of Andrea Camilleri
p_45 02B. On the traces

of Andalusia
in Morocco
p_49 03C. Charming locations

in the heart
of Baroque Sicily
p_53 04C. Marvelous

Campania
p_57 05C. Puglia archaeology:

from the Bronze Age
to Crispiano Gold
p_61 06C. Among the treasures

of Puglia and Basilicata
p_65 07C. Tarantella

Power
p_69 08C. The Hot Pepper Festival

on the “Riviera dei cedri”
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01B
FOR LOVERS
OF LITERARY,
ARCHAEOLOGICAL,
AND MYTHOLOGICAL
LOCATIONS
*
OUR LODGINGS
T h e "Valle Eter na"
The B&B and the locales
o f Andrea Camiller i
L’Arco Ubriaco
at Agrigento
(or structure
of equal
qualitative
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level)
Cultural
Italy
Sicily
6 days/5 nights
tour accompanied by local guide

possibility to reserve fly and drive tour
half board
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A route of discovery amongst Sicily’s Magna Graecia re-

mains. We start at the stupendous Valley of the Temples at
Agrigento, a UNESCO Heritage Site, moving through the
evocative historical center of the city.
We finish up at the coast and the lovely beaches over-

looking Porto Empedocle and Girgenti, the settings of the
detective series by Andrea Camilleri. A stay in Sicily dedi-
cated to a fascinating itinerary of archaeology, sea, and
literary explorations.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Agrigento in late morning and accommo-

dation in Hotel. Meeting with guide and visit to the
Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park, ready
to leave on foot to discover the fascinating world
of the past: Porta II, Shrine to Tenaglia, Ancient
Fortifications, Temple of Demetra and the Church
of S.Biagio. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 2: VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES
Breakfast and morning visit to the Valley of the

Temples: Temple of Giunone, Via Sacra, Temple of
Concordia, Temple of Ercole and Temple of Giove.
Afternoon: Hellenic-Roman Quarter, Roman Ne-
cropolis, Hellenic-Roman Necropolis and Temple of
Esculapio. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 3: ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Breakfast and morning visit to the splendid Kol-

ymmbetra gardens, encompassing 5 hectares be-
tween the Temple of Dioscuri and the Temple of
Vulcano. Crossing the Valley we will also see the
Ipogeo Giacatello, Bouleuterion, Agorà Superiore
and the Archaeological Museum. Return to hotel,
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DAY 4: AROUND THE CITY
We will follow a ring-like path around the city: Pi-

randello Piazza, Pirandello Theater and Addolora-
ta Park, finally arriving at the splendid hills that
overlook Agrigento. Return to hotel, dinner and
overnight stay.
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DAY 5: SEASIDE ROUTE AND THE LOCALES
OF ANDREA CAMILLERI
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Punta Piccola, Punta Grande and the Scala dei

Turchi: an enchanting seaside route among some
of the province’s most beautiful spots, finally
reaching Porto Empedocle, the so-called Vigata
of Montalbano.
This is where Camilleri set his celebrated detec-

tive stories about the Commissioner, between
Vigata and Montelusa, imaginary locations that
cannot be found on a map but would be geo-
graphically located in the area between the hills
of Girgenti and the African Sea. Camilleri called
them semi-fantastical locations that “exist as
a basic place-name structure” to create a net
for his characters; the borders have a varying
geometry in order to best satisfy the demands
of the narrative.
Porto Empedocle is Vigata, with its streets,

abandoned factories, the Mannara, the light-
house, the flat rock, the Salita Granet, Marinella
Beach, the easterly pier, the Commissariato on
Via Lincoln, Monte Crasto, San Calogero Res-
taurant, Enzo’s Trattoria and the white-clay
hills. Girgenti is Montelusa with its Questura
and the Rabato Quarter. These towns really do
exist, but under the spell of Camilleri’s pen they
HISTORICAL absorb one another and the characteristics of
CULTURAL other Sicilian towns: they become paradigmatic
01B of Sicily itself.
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SICILY
In this sense Vigata can be defined as the “most
LOCALES OF
ANDREA invented town of the most quintessential Sic-
CAMILLERI ily”. In this universal and literary territory, geo-
---------------------- graphically characterized, we find the histori-
Tour cal and modern characters of Camilleri (Zosimo
accompanied by
local guide
“king of Girgenti”, Montalbano, Catarella, Mimì
Possibility to Augello) and imaginary stories become real and
reserve Fly and plausible.
Drive Tour
Half board Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 6: DEPARTURE

02B
FOR LOVERS OF
THE MYSTERIOUS
LANDS OF
MOROCCO
On the t races
*
OUR LODGINGS
Charming Riad
or hotel
of Andalusia
4/5 stars
(or structure in Morocco
of equal
quality level)
------------------------------------------------------
Cultural
Morocco
8 days/7 nights

full board luxury climate-controlled
bus with multilingual guide
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Join us to marvel at the spectacular Hispanic-Moorish

architecture and art that flourishes in northern Moroc-
co, from Tangier to Rabat, from Fez to Tetouan, follow-
ing the settlements in these Muslim lands by refugees of
Spanish persecution.
This itinerary provides a week-long immersion, giving

travelers a close-up of the intriguing influences of Mo-
roccan culture.
p_45
DAY 1: FEZ
to see an exhibition of Andalusian musical instruments.
Arrival at the international airport of Fez with welcome. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay. -----------------------------------------------------
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DAY 3: FEZ AND CHEFCHAOUEN (290 KM)
DAY 2: FEZ
Breakfast and departure for Chefchaouen, a sacred city
Breakfast and morning visit to the Medieval medina of which boasts more than 20 mosques and sanctuaries.
Fez el-Bali and the famous Andalusian quarter, which Founded to protect the people from Spanish and Por-
was founded at the end of the 9th century by more than tuguese invasions, Chefchaouen was a refuge for many
one thousand Muslim families fleeing Spain. The itinerary Muslims and Jews fleeing Spanish persecution. Visit to
has various routes: the Attarine Medersa, the Nejjarine the old medina and its casbah, the font of Ras el Maa, the
square and fountain, the famous Karaouine mosque, the waterfalls that surround the mosque of Cherafat, the fir
tanning and dyeing souks and the Fassi craft workshops. forest at Telassemtane, and the Toughoubit cave. Long
Lunch will be served in an Arab-Andalusian palace. Before climb across the escarpments to reach the mosque of
leaving the medina to take a trip along the city bastions, Jamaa El Kebir and its famous octagonal minaret. Walk
we will visit the Bouannania Medersa. The afternoon route along the narrow streets to admire the sparkling colors
includes a stop at the northern Fortress to enjoy the of the little blue and white houses, finished by a visit to
bird’s eye view of the medina, a visit to the potters’ quar- the souk. Return in evening to the hotel, dinner and over-
ter, and finally a stop at the sovereign tombs of the Me- night stay.
rinidi Dynasty where we can enjoy an unforgettable view -----------------------------------------------------
of the white city. We may also visit the Dar Adiel museum DAY 4: CHEFCHAOUEN, TETOUAN AND TANGIER (120
KM) the Sultan Moulay Ismaïl. Visit
to the old heart of the city
Breakfast and departure for with its little white houses and
CULTURAL
Tetouan, “the daughter of Gra- the famous port of Bab Homar,
02B nada”, for its Andalusian mili- a round bastion decorated
---------------------- tary architecture which was by the royal Portuguese coat
MOROCCO erected to protect the city of arms. Departure for Rabat
----------------------
from the Portuguese settled after lunch. Relaxing evening
Tour
accompanied at the fortified coastal cities in hotel, dinner and overnight
by local guide, (Safi, Essaouira, El Jadida,…). stay.
possibility to Departure for Tangier, arrival ------------------------------
reserve and rest in hotel before tak-
Fly and Drive
tour
ing a walk along the panoramic DAY 7: RABAT, MEKNÈS AND
Full board roads. At evening, return to ho- FÈS (200 KM)
Luxury, climate- tel, dinner and overnight stay.
controlled ------------------------------ Breakfast and visit to the me-
bus with dina of Rabat with its bastions
multilingual
guide
DAY 5: TANGIER and unfinished mosque (Tour
---------------------- Hassan). Lunch before depart-
Breakfast and further visit to ing towards Meknès, Ismaelian
Tangier: Place de France, cel- capital (138 km), a UNESCO
ebrated for the famous Heritage site. Visit to Dar
Grand Café de Paris, the mar- Jamaï Palace, the ancient home
ket of Grande Socco Square, of the vizier. Visit to the Mau-
the square of the casbah, the soleum of Moulay Ismaïl, a rare
spectacular octagonal minaret mosque accessible to non-Mus-
of the mosque, the Hafa Caffé, lims. Visit to the immense sta-
the Marshan quarter, the Ro- bles of Dar el Ma (“the House of
man tombs and the Great Water”) and the basin of Agdal.
Mosque. After lunch, depar- After a quick lunch, we depart
ture to reach Cape Spartel, its in the direction of Fez (60 km).
sandy beaches and Hercules’ Arrival in late evening, dinner
Cave. Toward evening, return and overnight stay in hotel.
to hotel, dinner and overnight ------------------------------
stay.
------------------------------ DAY 8: DEPARTURE
DAY 6: TANGIER, ASILAH AND Breakfast, transfer to airport

RABAT (280 KM) (with boarding assistance) and
departure.
Breakfast and visit to the lit-
tle Asilah, fisherman’s town,
noted for its marine salts. It
fell into the hands of the Por-
tuguese in the 15th century,
and was then invaded by the
Spanish before it was recap-
tured in the 17th century by
03B
FOR IMMERSION
IN AN AUTHENTIC,
EXCLUSIVE
ARCHITECTURE
C har ming locations

*
OUR LODGINGS
Villa Tasca
in Caltagirone in the heart of
B aroque Sicily
Hotel Villa del Lauro
in Ragusa
B&B Palazzo
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del Sale
in Siracusa Ortigia Cultural
(or other Italy
structures Sicily
of equal 8 days/7 nights
quality level)
Fly and Drive Tour
Half board
------------------------------------------------------
This is a journey among wonderful scenery and mar-

velous landscapes, enjoying Sicily’s most beautiful
UNESCO Heritage sites. Your stay will include resorts
and traditional 18th century renovated dwellings and
charming manors. These palaces have maintained their
authenticity while offering the best level of service and
comfort.
Generally located outside city centers but near most

attractive areas, they are genuine examples of tran-
quility far away from bustling cities. Thanks to Sicily’s
comfortable mild climate you will have an unforgettable
experience. Come enjoy the beauty and the irresistible
charm of the island.
p_49
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival and car pick-up. Drive to Caltagirone

(about 70 km) accommodation in hotel, dinner
and overnight.
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DAY 2: CALTAGIRONE AND PIAZZA ARMERINA
Discovery of Caltagirone, especially the famous

steps of Santa Maria del Monte and the many
handicraft shops scattered throughout the
city. Do not miss Piazza Armerina and make sure
to see the rare mosaics of the Roman Villa del
Casale, one of the most important archeological
sites of Italy.
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DAY 3: RAGUSA AND SCICLI
Transfer to Ragusa, accommodation in hotel.

Visit to Ragusa Ibla, a Baroque city center with
many impressive church facades, remarkable
historical monuments, and narrow and fascinat-
ing alleys, and Scicli, a perfect example of Ba-
roque style. Return to hotel, dinner and over-
night stay.
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DAY 4: MODICA
Transfer to Modica, a well-preserved Baroque

town with historically interesting monuments
and beautiful scenery, as it is built on the steep
faces of a cliff. Return to hotel, dinner and over-
night stay.
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DAY 5: SIRACUSA
Transfer to Siracusa; accommodation in hotel.

Visit to Siracusa, discovering its 3000 years of
history and the island of Ortigia, with its en-
chanting streets and alleys. Dinner and over-
night stay in hotel.
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DAY 6: NOTO
HISTORICAL
CULTURAL
Transfer to Noto, where you should not miss a city
03B
tour of the capital of Sicilian Baroque style and ----------------------
its impressive church facades and noble palaces. SICILY
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay. UNESCO
------------------------------------------------ LOCATIONS
----------------------
Fly and Drive
DAY 7: PANTALICA Tour
Half board
----------------------
Transfer to Pantalica, the capital of an ancient
Sicilian era, with an unforgettable, immense rural
necropolis. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and check out, car drop off.

04B
FOR THOSE
WHO WANT TO
BE IMMERSED
IN FASCINATING
CAMPANIA
*
OUR LODGINGS Ma r velous
Hotel Conca Park
in Sorrento
Campania
(or structure
------------------------------------------------------
of equal
quality level) Cultural
Italy
Campania
7 days/6 nights
fly and drive tour

half board
------------------------------------------------------
This is a trip of discovery among some of the most inter-

esting artistic and historical parts of Campania. Sor-
rento has a favorable position that lets us easily reach
all of the proposed stops while staying on the amazing
Amalfi Coast.
Imagine savoring a Roman banquet full of traditional

dishes, visiting the archaeological remains of ancient
Poseidonia, that then became the Roman colony of
Paestum, walking along the streets of Pompei and Er-
colano, spending a day in Naples and strolling through
the splendid Reggia di Caserta gardens.
This is the ideal week for those who want to get better
acquainted with the marvelous history and art of this
region.
p_53
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at the Naples airport, transfer to Sorrento

and accommodation in the chosen hotel. Visit to
city, dinner and overnight stay.
-------------------------------------------------
DAY 2: ARCHAEOLOGY AND CUISINE AT THE AN-

CIENT ROMAN VILLA OF STABIA
Full day visit to the ancient Roman Villa of Sta-

bia (according to availability, it will be possible
to participate in a workshop of archaeology and
food that will illustrate the culinary traditions of
Ancient Rome). Lunch: traditional Roman banquet
based on ancient dishes (only in May and June,
upon request). Followed by a performance of An-
cient Roman dancing and a visit to the laboratory
at the Archaeological Campus. Return to Sorrento,
dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
-------------------------------------------------
DAY 3: ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS OF PAESTUM
Departure for Paestum and visit to temples, ar-

chaeological area and the remains of Velia. Return
to Sorrento, dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
-------------------------------------------------
DAY 4: POMPEI AND ERCOLANO
Full day visit to the archaeological remains of Pom-

pei and Ercolano. Return to Sorrento in evening,
dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
-------------------------------------------------
HISTORICAL
CULTURAL
04B
----------------------
MARVELOUS
CAMPANIA
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
Half board
----------------------
DAY 5: NAPLES
Departure for Naples and free visit to the city

(upon request we can provide guided tours). We
suggest: Reggia and the Museum of Capo di Monte,
Palazzo Reale, Maschio Angioino (Castel Nuovo) …
Return to Sorrento, dinner and overnight stay in
hotel.
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DAY 6: THE REGGIA DI CASERTA
Visit to the Reggia di Caserta and its splendid

gardens. Return to Sorrento in late afternoon,
dinner and overnight stay in hotel. (Evening visits
are possible upon request during the summer).
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DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Breakfast, transfer to the airport of Naples and

check out.
05B
FOR LOVERS
OF THE FLAVORS
OF HISTORY AND
TRADITIONS
*
OUR LODGINGS
Traditional P uglia Archaeology:

manor house
(“Masseria”)
in the Murgia
From the Bronze Age
Tarantina
(or structure to C r ispiano Gold
of equal
quality level)
------------------------------------------------------
Cultural
Italy
Puglia
4 days/3 nights
fly and drive tour

half board
------------------------------------------------------
This journey takes place in the heart of Puglia, immersed

in an evocative natural landscape at the feet of the
hills, just a short distance from the sea. The traditional
manor homes of Crispiano offer guests a level of hospi-
tality that can satisfy every need in total comfort.
The area of Crispiano – best known for its hundred

manor farms – is the ideal departure point for travel-
ers who want to learn about the area’s archaeological
history. We will stop at all the most important sites and
visit the National Museum of Taranto, where the exhib-
ited findings allow us to appreciate the history of these
lands from the Prehistoric age through the Greeks and
Romans up until Medieval times.
p_57
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival, accommodation. Visit to the Lamastuola

Manor tasting of traditional products.
Overnight stay in manor house.
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DAY 2: TRIGLIE
Breakfast and visit to the town of Triglie (the Chap-

el of San Michele is especially worth seeing) and the
archaeological exhibits at the Zona Cacciagualani.
Return to Masseria for dinner and overnight stay.
-------------------------------------------------
HISTORICAL
CULTURAL
05B
----------------------
PUGLIA
ARCHAEOLOGY
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
Half board
----------------------
DAY 3: NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

OF TARANTO
Breakfast and departure for Taranto. Visit to the

National Archaeological Museum and return to
Masseria for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 4: DEPARTURE

06B
FOR LOVERS
OF WELCOMING,
TIMELESS CITIES
*
OUR LODGINGS
Rùotolo Manor Farm

in Cassano Murge Among the t reasures
of P uglia
Biomasseria
Lama di Luna in
Andria
Hotel Sant’Angelo
in Matera
and Basilicat a
(or other
structures ------------------------------------------------------
of equal
quality level) Cultural
Italy
Puglia
5 days/4 nights
fly and drive tour

half board
------------------------------------------------------
A trip between Puglia and Basilicata, lands inhabited

by a population that has maintained its cultural iden-
tity based on solid traditions; its essential character is
marked by hospitality, pride, obstinacy and determina-
tion. These are generous locales in which travelers can
pass pleasurable, interesting days while staying in one
of the most beautiful manor houses of the Murge.
The route, designed to encapsulate the area’s cultural

essence, covers varied stops: the historical center of
Bari, known as Barivecchia, with its thousands of years
of history; Trani and Barletta, cities of art with ancient
origins; “beautiful, picturesque and evocative” Matera
– as it was defined by Carlo Levi in “Christ Stopped at
Eboli” – widely noted for its neighborhoods of historical
caves, the first site in Southern Italy to be recognized
with UNESCO Patrimony.
p_61
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival in airport at Bari and transfer to the cho-

sen lodgings. Dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: ALTAMURA AND MATERA
Breakfast, departure for Altamura, excursion on

the “Pulo” of Altamura with a theme of “morphology,
geology, flora and fauna” and visit to the quarry
of Lamalunga. Visit to historical center in the city.
Worth seeing: the Romanesque-inspired cathedral
that was constructed by Frederick II and dedicat-
ed to Assunta. In the afternoon transfer to Mat-
era and visit to the city. Dinner and overnight stay
in hotel at Matera.
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DAY 3: BARI AND TRANI
Breakfast and departure for Bari, visit to the

city’s historical center with its well-regarded Ro-
manesque monuments, including the Basilica of San
Nicola, a Romanesque masterpiece by Pugliese ar-
chitect. Transfer to Trani in afternoon and visit
to the city of art. Dinner and overnight stay in
nearby Andria in an enchanting manor house.
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HISTORICAL
CULTURAL
06B
----------------------
PUGLIA
AND BASILICATA
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
Half board
----------------------
DAY 4: ANDRIA AND BARLETTA
Breakfast and visit to Andria and the Castello

del Monte; afternoon transfer to Barletta. “Visit
to the lovely churches and palaces of the histor-
ical center, noted for their historic and artistic
importance.” Return to lodgings for dinner and
overnight stay.
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DAY 5: DEPARTURE
Breakfast, transfer to airport at Bari and de-

parture.
07B
FOR LOVERS OF
FOLK MUSIC
*
OUR LODGINGS
Villa Vittoria
(Guardavalle)
Agriturismo
Tarantella
power
Simonello
(Stignano)
(or other
structures
------------------------------------------------------
of an equal
quality
Italy
level)
Calabria
6 days /5 nights
last week of August

half board
------------------------------------------------------
This is a trip based on one of the most popular, hip

southern dances of the past few years: the tarantella.
In August of every year, Caulonia is host to Tarantella
Power, an event that involves thousands of youths from
all over Southern Italy. The entire Calabrese town is in-
volved in the rhythms of this traditional dance. During
these late summer days, Caulonia becomes a “laborato-
ry” of rediscovery of folklore and traditional Calabrese
culture through courses, seminars, concerts, parties,
shows and dances.
A journey in the lands of the South’s sounds and
rhythms, an immersion in the music and traditions of
Calabria.
p_65
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival in late afternoon to Caulonia, accommoda-

tion in the chosen lodgings. The festival is open
from 22:00 onwards. Dinner and overnight stay.
------------------------------------------------
DAY 2: FESTIVAL
Breakfast and free morning to go to the sea-

side. Afternoon excursion. From 19:00 onwards,
participation in the festival; dinner and overnight
stay.
------------------------------------------------
DAY 3: FESTIVAL

stay.
------------------------------------------------
DAY 4: FESTIVAL

stay.
------------------------------------------------
DAY 5: FESTIVAL

stay.
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DAY 6: DEPARTURE
Excursions
Fiumara Assi, Saint Ilario Monastery, Monte Stella
Hermitage, Monte Consolino, Bivongi Waterfalls.
Visits
Historical center of Stilo, Monasterace Archaeo-
logical area, Monasterace Archaeological Muse-
um, town of Monasterace, town of Caulonia.
HISTORICAL
CULTURAL
07B
----------------------
CALABRIA
TARANTELLA
FESTIVAL
----------------------
Tour
accompanied
by local guide
Half board
----------------------
08B
FOR THOSE WHO
WOULD LIKE TO DIVE
INTO A SOUTHERN
ITALIAN CITY
*
OUR LODGINGS
Agrituorism selected
T he Hot P epper
in the municipality of
Diamante Festival on the
(or structure
of similar
quality
"Rivi era dei cedr i"
level)
------------------------------------------------------
Cultural, Food and Wine

Italy
Calabria
6 days/5 nights
the first week of September
fly and drive tour

with possibility of local guide
half board
------------------------------------------------------
Every September for 15 years, the town of Diamante has

hosted the Hot Pepper Festival. It is an international
event where we can find literature, cinematography, art,
installations, performances, street theater and satire –
united in one evocative space.
Hot pepper is an integral part of the history and gas-

tronomic traditions of Calabria. Its red fire is a vital
symbol of the South and its veracity. This is a spicy
journey in the beautiful Cedri Riviera.
p_69
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Diamante in late afternoon, accommo-

dation in the chosen lodgings. The festival opens
at 19:00. Dinner and overnight stay.
------------------------------------------------
DAY 2: FESTIVAL

Afternoon excursion. From 19:00 onwards, par-
ticipation in the Festival; dinner and overnight
stay.
------------------------------------------------
DAY 3: FESTIVAL

stay.
------------------------------------------------
DAY 4: FESTIVAL

stay.
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HISTORICAL
CULTURAL
08B
----------------------
FESTIVAL
ON THE
“RIVIERA DEI
CEDRI”
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
with possibility
of local guide
Half board
----------------------
DAY 5: FESTIVAL

stay.
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DAY 6: DEPARTURE
Excursions
Nature Reserve at the Argentino River, excur-
sion on Dino Island with boat boarding from San
Nicola Arcella, Praia a Mare and Cedro Museum
(Santa Maria del Cedro).
Visits
Historical center of Scalea, the towns of Papasi-
dero and Orsomarso, Murales Diamante, produc-
ers of Cedro, statue of Redentore (Maratea) and
Romito Cave.
p_73
GH/C
------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nature p_77 01C. Salento
Sport by bike
Adventure p_81 02C. Jeep tour

of the Sila Piccola
p_85 03C. Long week-end

on Etna
p_89 04C. Rafting

on Pollino
p_93 05C. Hiking on the

High Atlas Mountains
of Marrakesh
p_97 06C. Week-end

in the Protected
Marine Area
at Point Campanella
p_101 07C. In 4x4

on the traces
of the Tuareg
p_105 08C. Gargano

by bike
p_109 09C. Jeep tour

in the Serras
p_113 10C. Hiking on volcanoes:

Etna and the
Aeolian islands
p_75
01C
FOR PASSIONATE
AND WELL-PREPARED
CYCLISTS
*
OUR LODGINGS
Carefully selected
lodgings
Salento
among the most
fascinating by bike
manor homes and
--------------------------------------------------------
charming hotels
of the Salento
Nature
Italy
Puglia
8 days/7 nights
bike tour
half board
--------------------------------------------------------
An outstanding itinerary on two wheels through the

breathtaking landscapes of Salento. As you cycle along
the stunning seaside of Salento you will be impressed by
local flavors and unique sceneries.
The itinerary begins with the homeland of ‘Trulli’ that is
the historical town of Alberobello, UNESCO heritage, and
continues through the villages of Cisternino and Ostuni,
among the most appealing historical villages of Italy.
The next few stops include the mainland area of Salen-

to, Francavilla Fontana, and the next day, Manduria, the
homeland of Primitivo. During the last few days we will
come across Gallipoli and the town of Santa Maria di Leu-
ca. Here you may admire the fortification overlooking the
sea at the tip of the heel of Italy, nicknamed by the an-
cient Romans Finis Terrae: The End of the World.
p_77
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival and transfer to Trullidea Resort, a complex of

trulli from the 1600s located in the historical center
of Alberobello. Accommodation in hotel and overnight
stay
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DAY 2: ALBEROBELLO, CISTERNINO AND OSTUNI
Breakfast and departure for Cisternino, important

touristic site of Messapic origin, overlooking the Itria
Valley on one side and the other one facing the adri-
atic coast. A picturesque landscape will accompany
you throughout your journey in the ‘Trulli’ region.
During the afternoon you will visit Ostuni, ‘the white
town’ of Puglia: this is the most magical and typical
ancient village of the region, recently rated ‘artis-
tic town’ for its distinctive urbanization and archi-
tectural heritage. Dinner and overnight stay in the
heart of Ostuni.
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DAY 3: OSTUNI, FRANCAVILLA FONTANA AND MAN-

DURIA
Breakfast and departure. On the way to Manduria

you will encounter Francavilla Fontana, a small cap-
tivating village located on the hills of the Murgia
Tarantina. This is an agricultural area dedicated
mostly to vineyards and fruit orchards. Dinner and
overnight stay in a charming hotel in the heart of
Manduria.
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DAY 4: MANDURIA AND GALLIPOLI
Breakfast and departure for Gallipoli. Your hotel is

located on the golden sandy beach of Gallipoli sur-
rounded by a lush pine forest and luxurious Medi-
terranean vegetation. You will have the chance to
stroll along the narrow streets and church facades.
The itinerary continues with the stops at the most
popular beaches of the Ionian Sea: Lido Conchiglie,
Santa Maria al Bagno, Santa Caterina and the Re-
gional Park of Porto Selvaggio. Dinner and overnight
stay at Gallipoli.
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NATURE
01C
----------------------
SALENTO
BY BIKE
----------------------
Bike Tour
possibility to DAY 5: GALLIPOLI AND SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA
reserve Fly and
Drive Tour
Half board Breakfast and departure for the south of Salento,
---------------------- discovering the villages and the medieval archi-
tecture of Capo di Leuca. Finally we reach Santa
Maria. Overnight stay in a 17th century ancient
villa.
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Day 6: Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto
Breakfast and departure for Otranto. Along the

coastal road called ‘Terme Salentine’ you will visit
Porto Trifase, Ponte Ciolo and a tremendous can-
yon filled with Mediterranean bush and wildlife
facing the immense blue ocean near Santa Maria
di Leuca. Reaching Otranto, you should not miss
the historical city center of Otranto, comprised
of narrow streets, and inviting courtyards. Don’t
forget to take a look the famous castle, scene of
one of the remarkable novels by Horace Walpole.
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel at Otranto.
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DAY 7: OTRANTO AND LECCE
Breakfast and departure to Lecce. Following the

coastal line, you will come across the Alimini Lakes
and the enchanting beaches of Sant’Andrea, Torre
dell’Orso, Roca Vecchia and San Foca. At your ar-
rival in Lecce, capital city of the Baroque period,
make sure you visit of the historical city center
which boasts ancient churches and historical pal-
aces. We suggest you to linger on the handicraft
shops famous for their paper pulp products and
handicrafts made from the local stone of Lecce.
Dinner and overnight stay in the city center.
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE

FOR LOVERS OF
UNCONTAMINATED
02C
FORESTS
*
OUR LODGINGS Jeep tour
Albergo della Posta
Villaggio Mancuso of the Sila P iccola
(or structure
of equal --------------------------------------------------------
quality level)
Adventure
Italy
Calabria
8 days/7 nights
tour with local guide,

half board
--------------------------------------------------------
An amazing itinerary in the Piccola Sila Mountains: a 4

wheel drive tour by Jeep is a perfect way to discover an
area of canyons, waterfalls, wonderful valleys and ancient
trees.
The itinerary includes the living adventure of the explora-
tion of rough trails climbing on top of the mountains from
the seaside up to the hills and then down again: once you
can catch a glimpse of the panorama you will be stunned
by the fascinating view of the Squillace Gulf. Explore the
woods of the Sila National Park “Orme nel Parco” among
green valleys, freshwater streams and unique wildlife. For
those who are interested, the Adventure Park gives you
the opportunity to train while experimenting with acro-
batic activities on trees and in the wilderness.
A total immersion into truly natural landscapes in one of

the most untouched National Parks of Europe.
p_81
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival in evening to Catanzaro, dinner and overnight

stay.
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DAY 2: JEEP TOUR IN THE PRESILA
Breakfast, departure for the ‘Canyon of the Dark Val-

leys’ and the high riverbeds where you will stop to
have lunch and swim in the crystal clear waters. After-
noon visit to the ‘Good Giant’, a 400 year old chestnut
tree. Continue on to an excursion to the Waterfall of
Campanaro. Evening return to your hotel, dinner and
overnight stay.
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DAY 3: HIKING IN THE ETERNAL FOREST
Breakfast and departure for the Eternal Forest, where

you will visit the Ninpheas Waterfall, and will have a
chance to relax and swim the clear blue waters. Visit
to the Tronco Waterfall. Evening return to your hotel
for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 4: ADVENTURE PARK “ORME NEL PARCO”

(FOOTSTEPS IN THE PARK)
Breakfast and departure for the Adventure Park, en-

trance and admittance to the activity courses. You
may have lunch at the comfortable snack points lo-
cated inside the park itself. In the evening return to
your hotel dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 5: HIKING IN THE VALLEY OF TEINA RIVER
Breakfast and departure for the plains of Tirivolo;

hiking in the valley of the Tacina River where you may
rest for a while. In the evening return to hotel, dinner
and overnight stay.
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ADVENTURE
02C
----------------------
CALABRIA
SILA PICCOLA
----------------------
Tour with local
guide,
possibility to
reserve Fly and
Drive Tour
Half board
----------------------
DAY 6: HIKING ALONG THE SOLEO RIVER
Breakfast , departure for a full-day hike along the

Soleo river. In the evening return to your hotel, din-
------------------------------------------------
DAY 7: HIKING ALONG THE UNBEATEN PATH OF

THE MONACHESIMO DI PESECA
Breakfast and departure for Monaco, hiking near

the Peseca Abbey and the Litrello Waterfall. After
you relax, you will leave for an afternoon hike at the
Tower of the Baiolardo. In the evening you will re-
turn to your hotel where you will enjoy your dinner
and overnight stay.
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and check out from hotel.

End of all services.
03C
FOR SPORTY
TRAVELERS WHO
LOVE LARGE-SCALE
LANDSCAPES
*
OUR LODGINGS
Residence
Long week-end
on Etna
Serra La Nave
at Nicolosi
(or structure
of equal
quality level) --------------------------------------------------------
Adventure
Italy
Sicily
4 days/3 nights
fly and drive tour

half board
--------------------------------------------------------
An unprecedented itinerary carefully designed for nature

lovers and for those who wish, even for a few days, to
forget the bustling cities and plunge into Sicily’s quiet,
natural landscapes. Four days on Mount Etna, one of the
most important active volcanoes on the planet.
You may take hiking excursions on site or practice your

favorite sports such as cycling or horseback riding at the
feet of this sleepy giant.
The area surrounding the volcano offers interesting land-

scapes, featuring incredibly shaped lava stone, perfect
for hiking and canyoning. The Sicilian volcano is a mar-
velous natural wonder that offers many different experi-
ence: you can customize your journey according to your
personal preferences.
p_85
ADVENTURE
03C
----------------------
SICILY
ETNA
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
DAY 1: ARRIVAL Half board
----------------------
Arrival in Catania, transfer to Nicolosi, dinner and

overnight stay.
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DAY 2: ADVENTURE AND NATURE
Breakfast followed by a choice among different

sport activities: speleology, canyoning, mountain
biking, river kayaking, off-road 4x4, horseback
riding, alpine skiing, river rafting, free climbing,
river trekking and Nordic skiing are just some
examples of what you may experience. Return for
------------------------------------------------
DAY 3: ETNA EXCURSION
Breakfast and Jeep tour on the Etna volcano. In

the evening return to your hotel dinner and over-
night.
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DAY 4: DEPARTURE

04C
FOR LOVERS
OF NATURAL
RAPIDS AND
DEEPLY COLORED
LANDSCAPES
Raf t ing
*
OUR LODGINGS
on P ollino
B&B
Le Case
del Nibbio
at Morano Calabro
(or structure --------------------------------------------------------
of equal
quality level) Historical adventure
Italy
Calabria
3 days/2 nights
fly and drive tour

half board
--------------------------------------------------------
A week-end at Morano Calabro, one of Italy’s most beau-

tiful historical centers, among the splendid valleys that
surround the Pollino Mountains on the border between
Calabria and Basilicata. In this area, the historical build-
ings were renovated with full respect to ancient culture
and local traditions, and restored to their original ap-
pearance.
During the mornings at Morano Calabro we will have break-

fast at the feet of the Norman-Swabian Castle, savoring
ricotta with berry jam; during the evening we can stroll
along the alleys and streets of the town center. During
the day, we will enjoy the natural resources of the Na-
tional Park of Pollino: the rapids of the Lao river promise
exciting, difficult rafting opportunities.
This is a week-end of adventure and fun: the discovery of

a historic, cultural identity of one Calabrese town and the
extraordinary nature that surrounds it.
p_89
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Morano Calabro during the afternoon

and accommodation in the chosen lodgings. The
urban landscape, dense and intricate, makes Mo-
rano one of the most interesting historical cent-
ers in Calabria. The vision is one of a nativity
scene, with the houses of architecture at the
lowest point, red roofs and a maze of lanes that
climbs toward the Castle.
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DAY 2: RAFTING ON LAO RIVER
Breakfast and departure for Laino Borgo to be-

gin our sporting activity. If you would like to try
something new, enjoy the nature, immerse your-
self in an evocative landscape, this is the moment
to jump into the team spirit: enjoy the rapids of
the Lao river, through rafting courses that are
exciting and challenging. Afternoon transfer to
Papasidero and visit to the Romito Cave. Return
to town in evening, dinner and overnight stay.
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HISTORICAL
ADVENTURE
04C
----------------------
CALABRIA
ON POLLINO
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
Half board
----------------------
DAY 3: PIANI DI RUGGIO AND MORANO CALABRO
Breakfast and departure for the Piani di Ruggio,

where we will admire the Bosnian pines. Afternoon
transfer to Morano Calabro with a visit to the
artistic town. Return to the lodgings for dinner
and overnight stay.
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DAY 4: DEPARTURE

05C
FOR LOVERS
OF WORLDS
NEAR AND FAR
*
OUR LODGINGS
Hotel Tichka Salam

at Marrakesh
H ik ing on the
Tent camp
at Imsker High Atlas Mountains
Country house
at Ikiss
Tent or country house
of Marrakesh
at Aremd
Country house Tizi Oussem --------------------------------------------------------
(or other structures
of an equal Nature
qualitative level) Morocco
The High Atlas Mountains of Marrakesh
8 days /7 nights

full board
--------------------------------------------------------
At the gates of Africa, a few kilometers from Europe, we

find a bridge between the Mediterranean and the Sahara.
A land of contrasts and rare beauty, Morocco is a mystery
worth discovering.
A weeklong route ideal for those who enjoy hiking and ath-
letic tourism, immersed in the extraordinary landscape of
the Moroccan High Atlas Mountains. Between buttresses
and small Berber villages, rocky plateaus and unexpected
oases, the journey guarantees an authentic encounter with
the land, the people and the culture of a magical territory.
p_93
DAY 1: ITALY – MARRAKESH
Arrival at Marrakesh, welcome in airport and

transfer to hotel or riad. Dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 2: MARRAKESH, IMI OUGHLAD AND IMSKER
Departure in private vehicle towards the High At-

las Mountains, along the ancient road towards
Taroudant and Agadir. Along the first mountain
buttresses we will see villages made of earth and
stone. After 1 hour and a half, we will reach the
staff and begin our hike, which will last about 2
hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in tent camp.
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DAY 3: IMSKER AND IKISS
In the morning, departure along the valley that

brings us towards the villages. The route lasts
4 hours and our arrival is expected in the early
afternoon for the overnight stay in the coun-
try house. Here it will be possible to spend some
hours with the valley’s inhabitants: we can assist
in the baking of bread in wood-burning ovens and
the dinner preparations. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner in country house.
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DAY 4: IKISS AND AREMD
Departure across the Tamatar pass at 2000

meters. Descent towards Imlil village and Aremd.
This day gives us the opportunity to get to know
some aspects of rural life: irrigation systems and
terrace cultivation, which is created with great
effort and demonstrates a great mastery of the
mountain slopes and the role of water. This is
a hike of about 4 hours with minimal gradients.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner in country house or
tent camp.
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NATURE
EXCURSION
05C
----------------------
MOROCCO
THE HIGH
ATLAS
MOUNTAINS OF
MARRAKESH
----------------------
Tour accompa-
nied by local
guide
Full board
----------------------
DAY 5: AREMD AND TIZI OUSSEM
One last climb, of low difficulty, that will bring us

across a 2400 meter pass. The descent towards
the villages allows us another opportunity to im-
merse ourselves in rural life, pausing with the
farmers and women, admiring the simple and solid
architecture of the buildings that defy snow and
rain. The mountain offers splendid contrasts be-
tween the red rocks and the intense green veg-
etation. 4 hour hike. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
in country house.
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DAY 6: TIZI OUSSEM AND MARRAKECH
Breakfast and lunch in country house.

We leave the villages and valleys and descend to-
wards Imi Oughlad with a 4 hour walk. Return to
Marrakesh. Open dinner, overnight stay in hotel
or riad.
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DAY 7: MARRAKESH
After breakfast, guests have a free day to ex-

plore this city and its many secrets. Open dinner
and lunch. Overnight stay.
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to airport and departure.
06C
FOR EXPERT NATURE
ADMIRERS WHO
AREN’T AFRAID TO
GET A LITTLE TIRED
W eek-end
*
OUR LODGINGS
Hotel Gardenia
and Hotel in the P rotected
Mar ine Area
Conca Park
at Sorrento
(or other
structures
of an equal
at P oint Campanella
quality level)
--------------------------------------------------------
Nature/adventure
Italy
Campania
4 days/3 nights
fly and drive tour

half board
--------------------------------------------------------
An unforgettable stroll among ancient pathways. In about

20 km2 of Lubrense territory, surrounded by a crystal
sea, there is a thick network of old thoroughfares that
can be traced as far back as 2000 years ago. Very few of
these roads have been touched by man in recent years.
Many others are still characterized by their original foot-
paths, mule tracks and dirt roads.
To walk along these ancient paths is to enjoy the beauti-

ful and natural landscapes of the Protected Marine Area
of Point Campanella. You can see archaeological ruins,
religious buildings and coastal towers that are expres-
sions of a still-evocative past, of history and memories
that burst forth from uncontaminated nature. This is a
journey for expert hikers and walkers who aren’t afraid if
tiring out a bit to reach the most beautiful parts of this
nature reserve.
p_97
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at the Naples Airport, transfer to Sorren-

to and accommodation in the hotel. In the after-
noon, an excursion to the Protected Marine Area
of Point Campanella, choosing between evocative
itineraries at Sorrento-Puolo and Regina Giovan-
na (ruins of Villa Marittima). Return in the evening
------------------------------------------------
DAY 2: EXCURSION IN THE PROTECTED MARINE

AREA OF POINT CAMPANELLA
Breakfast. Excursion for hikers at a mid-high

level, to choose between the following itineraries:
Termini-San Costanzo-Punta Campanella-Santa
Croce, Massa Lubrense-Marciano, Cave of the
Fichi (Colli di San Pietro - Pozzo), Cafariello-Re-
commone. Return in evening for dinner and over-
night stay.
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NATURE
ADVENTURE DAY 3: EXCURSION IN THE PROTECTED MARINE
06C AREA OF POINT CAMPANELLA
----------------------
CAMPANIA Breakfast. Excursion, to choose between the fol-
POINT
CAMPANELLA
lowing itineraries: descent to Crapolla, Nerano
---------------------- Baia di Ieranto, Torca-Punta Sant’Elia, Termini
Fly and Drive Mitigliano, Fontanelle Hills and Tordigliano.
Tour Return in evening for dinner and overnight stay.
half board
----------------------
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DAY 4: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and morning in the utter serenity of

this splendid corner of the Sorrentine peninsula.
Before leaving, we advise a visit to the town cent-
ers of Massa Lubrense and Sorrento, where you
can buy interesting craftwork by local artists.
07C
FOR TRAVELERS SEEKING
THE EMOTIONS
OF A
NOMADIC
JOURNEY
In 4x4
*
OUR LODGINGS
Hotel Atlas
Hotel Kasbah o n the t races
Hotel Latis
and Hotel Kenzi
(or other
o f the Tuareg
structures
of an equal --------------------------------------------------------
quality level)
Cultural
Morocco
Central-Southern Morocco
and the Atlas Mountains
8 days/7 nights

full board
--------------------------------------------------------
A trip in Jeep to discover spectacular Southern Moroc-

co, assisted by an expert guide of the region. The itiner-
ary starts at the imperial city of Marrakesh and heads
through the south, between desert lands and unexplored
oases inhabited by the Tuareg (recognizable by their co-
balt-blue head coverings).
It is an adventurous route, unwinding among casbahs
and souks, fortifications and a surprising, widely varying
mountain landscape glimpsed from roads and unbeaten
paths. You will experience the emotions of a free-spirit-
ed journey, learning about Berber culture and gaining a
glimpse of fascinating places and peoples.
p_101
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at the Marrakesh-Menara Airport with

welcome. Transfer to hotel selected for the din-
------------------------------------------------
DAY 2: MARRAKESH
This day is dedicated towards the discovery of

Marrakesh, the “pearl of the desert”. Morning
visit to the sumptuous Bahia palace, the Dar Said
Museum and the beautiful gardens of Menara and
Agdal, famous for the ancient irrigation system.
Lunch will be served in an Arab-Andalusian pal-
ace located in the heart of the medina. In the
afternoon visit to the Medersa Ben Youssef, Ko-
ranic school dating back to the end of the 1500s,
or the Museum of Marrakesh. You can lose your-
self within the souk and end the day at the lively
Jemâa el Fna Square, Unesco Heritage Site and
the hidden soul of Marrakesh. Dinner and over-
night stay in hotel.
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DAY 3: MARRAKECH, TELOUET, AIT BENHADDOU

AND BOUMALNE (400 KM, INCL. 50 KM OF DIRT
ROAD)
Here we begin our true journey of discovery in

Southern Morocco. After crossing the High At-
las Mountains at Tichka pass, 2260 meters, we
descend towards the casbah of Telouet. We pass
through Ben Haddou, where we’ll eat lunch in
front of the ksar, a palatial network of alleyways
in the heart of the fortified village, which has
been declared a UNESCO Heritage Site. We then
depart towards the east, passing through Ouar-
zazate and the Skoura palm grove. Skirting the
valley of Dadès, the town of roses, we will reach
Boumalne, for our planned dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 4: BOUMALNE, MSEMRIR, TINEGHIR (150 KM, INCL. 100 KM
OF DIRT ROAD)
Filling breakfast and departure for the gorges of Dadès, a maze

of rock sliced apart by water, in which ancient casbahs decorate
the stunning natural panorama. After lunch at Ait Oudinar, we
depart in the afternoon heading towards the gorges of Dadès
and Todgha, crossing a track and ending at 2600 meters in a
canyon of magnificent beauty. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel
at Tineghir.
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DAY 5: TINIGHIR, ERFOUD AND MERZOUGA (215 KM, INCL. 55

KM OF DIRT ROAD)
Breakfast and departure for Erfoud, by way of Tinjdad. Lunch is

NATURE planned for Rissani, where we may even have the fortune to find
ADVENTURE the date market, the best of Morocco. We continue along a sandy
07C track towards Merzouga.
----------------------
Traditional dinner under the starry sky and overnight stay at
MOROCCO
TUAREG the tent camp.
---------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Tour
accompanied DAY 6: MERZOUGA, ALNIF, TAZZARINE AND ZAGORA (400 KM,
by local guide
possibility
INCL. 95 KM OF DIRT ROAD)
to reserve
Fly and Drive The magic of entering the shade behind tall dunes: a moment of
tour utter peace in front of imposing nature. After a Berber break-
Full board fast at the feet of the dunes, we head towards Zagora, a jour-
----------------------
ney made notable by its desert plateau and picturesque villages.
Dinner and overnight in hotel at Zagora.
---------------------------------------------------------------
DAY 7: ZAGORA AND MARRAKESH, BY WAY OF OUARZAZATE

(380 KM)
Breakfast and departure heading towards Valle del Draa. Along

the way it will be possible to admire one of Morocco’s most beau-
tiful palm groves and the marvelous ksours that it incorporates.
Lunch will be served at Ouarzazate. In the afternoon we will
cross the High Atlas Mountains from Tichka Pass. Return to
Marrakesh in the evening.
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Breakfast, departure and transfer to airport.

08C
FOR CYCLISTS
FASCINATED BY
NATURAL LANDSCAPES
*
OUR LODGINGS
Carefully selected
hotels
G argano
positioned
near the arrival b y bike
points
of each
daily route
--------------------------------------------------------
Nature
Italy
Puglia
8 days/7 nights
fly and drive tour

breakfast included
--------------------------------------------------------
A trip that introduces guests to the marvels of the Gar-

gano by bicycle. We alternate between ascents and de-
scents which include unexpected, stunning landscapes:
forests, olive groves, vineyards, and seascapes.
The itinerary includes a boat transfer to the pearls of the
Gargano: the Tremiti Islands. On these small corners of
paradise, guests can admire native species of flora and
fauna and relax in emerald-colored waters.
A trip designed for those who want to glimpse some of

Puglia’s most evocative, renowned treasures, in some of
the Mediterranean’s most exclusive locations.
p_105
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Guests arrive individually at San Giovanno Ro-

tondo, a historical city located on the Garga-
no. Bicycle pick-up. Accommodation in hotel and
overnight stay.
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DAY 2: SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO,

VARANO LAKE AND RODI GARGANICO
Breakfast and visit to San Giovanni Rotondo. We

reccomend the Sanctuary of Santa Marie delle
Grazie, the Capuchin Convent, where San Pio
once lived and prayed, other town churches and
the Grava di Campolato (a precipice that was ex-
cavated by an underground river). The route con-
tinues towards Varano Lake, with its fish-filled,
salty waters: this is Italy’s biggest coastal lake.
After a few steep curves on our descent, we will
reach the sea and relax on a large sandy beach.
Dinner and overnight stay at Rodi Garganico.
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DAY 3: TREMITI ISLANDS
Breakfast and departure for the Tremiti Islands.

The sea has molded the calcified stone of these
islands, designing caves and small beaches. They
were called the Islands of Diomede in ancient
times, because legend tells us that this hero was
buried here. For centuries the islands were in-
habited by monks of various orders.
Return to Rodi Garganico in evening, dinner and
overnight stay.
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DAY 4: RODI GARGANICO, UMBRA FOREST AND

PESCHICI
Breakfast and departure for Umbra Forest. About

47 different species of orchid decorate this zone,
in which we can also find Turkish oaks and beech
trees that offer shelter to many wild animals: roe
deer of the Umbra Forest, specimens of the last
3 surviving groups of “Italian roe deer”, wildcats,
various species of woodpecker (some extreme-
ly rare), birds of prey such as the fascinating
peregrine falcon, serpent eagle, and buzzard. It
takes a climb to reach Peschici. Once we arrive
at the peak, the atmosphere if this small city and
its view of the sea and the Tremiti will certainly
repay our efforts.
Dinner and overnight stay at Peschici.
NATURE
ADVENTURE
08C
----------------------
PUGLIA
GARGANO
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
Breakfast
included
DAY 5: PESCHICI AND VIESTE
----------------------
Breakfast and departure for Vieste. Inhabited up
through the Paleolithic Age, Vieste boasts both
coastal towers constructed as a defense against
invaders and a small city facing the sea. Along
the coast there are lovely marine caves worth
visiting. Dinner and overnight stay at Vieste.
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DAY 6: VIESTE AND MATTINATA
Breakfast and departure for Mattinata. Mattina-

ta boasts a unique position: famous for its small
beaches, pebbles and the rocky walls overhang-
ing the sea, it is located on a large plain of olives
and almond groves, similar to a riverbed. Dinner
and overnight stay at Mattinata.
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DAY 7: MONTE SAN’ANGELO

AND SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
Monte San’Angelo is the highest municipality in

all of the Gargano – and more importantly, the
richest in history. It is rendered unique by its
stupendous panorama over the Manfredonia Gulf
and the Tavoliere. Dinner and overnight stay at
San Giovanni Rotondo.
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE

09C
FOR TRAVELERS
WITH ADVENTUROUS
SPIRITS
*
OUR LODGINGS
Le Due Casette
Agritourism
J eep tour
at Isca
Fondi dei Baroni in t he Serras
Agritourism
at Serra San Bruno --------------------------------------------------------
Villa Vittoria
Agritourism Historical adventure
at Guardavalle Italy
(or other Calabria
structures 8 days/7 nights
of an equal
quality level) tour with local guide
half board
--------------------------------------------------------
We are pleased to offer the following itinerary among the

Serre Mountains of Calabria riding a 4WD Jeep among wa-
terfalls and woods: a myriad of fascinating, mysterious
and undiscovered places.
The itinerary includes varied routes. The ancient town of
Isca facing the Ionian sea, strawberry bushes populating
the Serre and the lake of Lacina.
We continue along the steep, untouched paths facing the
Gulf of Squillace, then reaching the historical city of Serra
San Bruno and the Dolmen of Nardodipace. We will also see
the monastery of Monte Stella overlooking the stunning
scenery on the Consolino mountain and the Byzantine city
center of Stilo. This is an itinerary for those who wish to
plunge themselves into one of the most untouched natural
sites of the whole Italian peninsula.
p_109
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Late afternoon arrival at Isca and overnight stay

in local manor houses or agritourism.
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DAY 2: START EXPLORING THE LOWER SERRE
Breakfast and departure to the Galliporo river;

rafting activities and visit of the Galliporo Water-
fall. Afternoon visit to the Romito Waterfall. Trans-
fer to Isca, dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
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DAY 3: HIKING AROUND THE LAKE OF LACINA
Breakfast and departure for the Lacina Lake,

continuing on to the ruins of the Castle of the
Baroness Scoppa. In the afternoon, more hiking
around the lake. Transfer to Serra San Bruno
and accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 4: SERRA SAN BRUNO AND MONGIANA
Breakfast and departure for the town and visit

to the “carboniera”, the ancient coal plant. After-
noon transfer to Mongiana and visit to the an-
cient iron factories. Evening return to Serra San
Bruno, dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
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DAY 5: NARDODIPACE AND THE FERDINANDEA
Breakfast and departure for Nardodipace for a

visit to the famous geosites. Transfer in after-
noon and visit to Ferdinandea. Evening transfer to
Guardavalle, dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
HISTORICAL
ADVENTURE
09C
----------------------
CALABRIA
----------------------
Tour with local
guide,
possibility
to reserve
Fly and Drive
tour
Half board
----------------------
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DAY 6: MOUNT STELLA, BIVONGI AND STILO
Breakfast and departure for the Stella mountains

where you will have a chance to visit the monas-
tery of the Madonna of the Stella Mountains (Star
Mountains). Transfer late in the morning to the
Bivongi waterfalls. Afternoon transfer to Stilo for
an afternoon hike on Consolino Mountain. Evening
transfer to Guardavalle, dinner and overnight
stay in hotel.
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DAY 7: MONASTERACE
Breakfast and departure to the archeological

area of Monasterace for a visit to the ruins of
the ancient town of Kaulon and the Archeological
Museum. Evening transfer to Guardavalle ,dinner
and overnight stay in hotel.
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE

10C
FOR WALKERS
OF SURPRISING
PLACES
*
OUR LODGINGS
H iking on volcanoes:
Carefully selected
structures
in the principal
towns
visited
Etna and the
A eolian islands
during the trip
--------------------------------------------------------
Hiking
Italy
Sicily
8 days/7 nights
fly and drive tour

half board
--------------------------------------------------------
An encounter with Sicily’s three active volcanoes: Etna,

Vulcano and Stromboli.
A hiking trip of medium difficulty between evocative, almost

lunar landscapes, and an exploration of extraordinary is-
lands. You can gaze without obstacles to the horizon.
p_113
DAY 1: CATANIA
Arrival in Catania and accommodation at hotel in

the city’s historical center. For art lovers, we sug-
gest a visit to the beautiful churches and build-
ings of this Baroque city. In the late afternoon,
return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: LIPARI
Breakfast and transfer from the hotel to Milazzo

(1 h 30 min). Hydrofoil for Lipari (1 h). Accommo-
dation in the pension located in “Marine Corta”
in the town’s historical center. Free time to visit
the town or to take a relaxing excursion to the
Springs of San Calogero, in the north-east of the
island. Dinner and overnight stay on Lipari.
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DAY 3: VULCANO (3 HOURS OF WALKING, GRADI-

ENT: + 390 M – 390 M)
Breakfast and morning hydrofoil to Vulcano island

(10 min), one of the 7 Aeolian Islands which are
celebrated for their black lava-sand beaches and
volcanic phenomenon. Excursion to the crater of
Vulcano to see the wisps of steam and admire the
panorama, which includes the entire archipelago.
During the afternoon guests can enjoy the black
lava-sand beaches and the thermal springs. In
the late afternoon, hydrofoil for Lipari. Dinner
and overnight stay on Lipari.
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DAY 4: LIPARI AND STROMBOLI (4 HOURS OF

WALKING, GRADIENT: + 400 MT – 400 MT)
Breakfast and possibility to pass the morning at

the seaside or visit the island’s Archaeological
Museum. In the early afternoon, hydrofoil for the
island of Stromboli (1 h.). Free time to discover the
beautiful black sand beaches of the island and
visit the Vulcanology Center. At sunset, excursion
to the “Sciara del Fuoco” to see the volcanic ex-
plosions and admire the force of nature. Dinner
and overnight stay on Stromboli.
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NATURE
ADVENTURE
HIKING
10C
----------------------
SICILY
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
Half board
----------------------
DAY 5: STROMBOLI (6 HOURS OF WALKING, GRA-

DIENT: + 924 MT – 924 MT)
Breakfast and free morning to go to the beach.

Possibility of a boat trip around the island. Prep-
aration for hiking, to be accompanied by the is-
land’s guides, who are certified in vulcanology.
Return to hotel in evening, dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 6: STROMBOLI AND ETNA (1 HOUR OF WALK-

ING, GRADIENT: + 100 MT – 100 MT)
Breakfast and departure in hydrofoil in late morn-

ing from Stromboli to Milazzo (2 h). Transfer from
the port of Milazzo to the southern slopes of Etna.
Accommodation in hotel, at 1900 m altitude. Free
time for a walk among the “Woodland” craters.
Dinner in hotel with an emphasis on local prod-
ucts, overnight stay.
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DAY 7: ETNA (7 HOURS OF WALKING, GRADIENT:

+ 1000 M – 1000 M)
Breakfast in hotel and departure for a 2900 m al-

titude excursion (not permitted for travelers with-
out a guide), during which you will discover the
craters that opened up during Etna’s eruption in
2002/2003. Bird’s eye panorama of Sicily’s Ionian
coast and the summit of Etna. Return, passing
through the “Valle dell Bove”, a large basin which
contains lava flows. Dinner in hotel and overnight
stay.
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DAY 8 - DEPARTURE

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Food and Wine

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p_121 01D. Long Weekend at p_145 07D. Alghero and the

the Murgo Winery Sella&Mosca
Winery
p_125 02D. Among
the chestnut p_149 08D. Wineries
groves of the of ancient
Reventino Lucania
p_129 03D. Wines of inland p_153 09D. Librandi

Campania Winery
p_133 04D. The wines of p_157 10D. In the lands

the “Val di Noto” of Marsala
p_137 05D. A good wine p_161 11D. Wine and

overlooking archaeology
the sea: Procida in the heart
and Furore of Sulcis
p_141 06D. The red lands p_165 12D. Enogastronomic

of Salento tour between
Trapani
and Palermo
p_119
01D
FOR LOVERS
OF SUNNY
SICILIAN WINES
*
OUR LODGINGS
Tenuta San Michele

at Santa Venerina
Long W eekend
at the Murgo
(or structure
of an equal
quality level)
at Taormina
W iner y
--------------------------------------------------------
Food and Wine

Italy
Sicily
4 days/3 nights
fly and drive tour
possibility to assume a food
and wine expert for the duration of the tour
full board
--------------------------------------------------------
An enogastronomic and cultural week-end at the Scam-

macca family estate in Murgo. The Scammaccas are an an-
cient noble family that arrived in Sicily with the Angioini at
the end of the 12th century and settled in Catania.
The estate is located in a privileged position on the slopes
of Etna at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level.
Since 1981 the Baron Emanuele Scammacca of Murgo, with

the help of his sons, has been renewing the family tradi-
tion of winemaking. He is involved in every aspect of the
work, from vineyard to cantina, to raise the quality of the
wine. This is a week-end of discovery among traditionally
Sicilian passions and flavors.
p_121
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival, accommodation, dinner and overnight stay at

the Tenuta San Michele at the Murgo winery.
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DAY 2: CANTINA MURGO
Breakfast and visit to the Cantina Murgo including

lunch and a tasting of typical products. In the after-
noon we visit the estate, also noted for its production
of oil, jams, and other native Sicilian products.
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FOOD
AND WINE
01D
----------------------
SICILY
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour, possibil-
ity to assume a
food and wine
expert for the
duration of the
tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 3: EXCURSION ON MOUNT ETNA
Breakfast and half-day excursion on Etna with lunch

included. Return to the Tenuta, dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 4: DEPARTURE
Breakfast, optional visit to the city of Taormina and

transfer to the airport for departure.
02D
FOR LOVERS
OF SUBTLE COLORS
AND TRADITIONAL
FLAVORS
*
OUR LODGINGS
La Rosa
Among t he
chestnut groves
nel Bicchiere
at Soveria Mannelli
(or structure
of an equal
quality level)
of t he Reventino
--------------------------------------------------------
History, Food and Wine

Italy
Calabria
4 days/3 nights
fly and drive tour

half board
--------------------------------------------------------
A Jeep itinerary on the Reventino Mountains, a crest sep-

arating Sila from the Serre. Travelers will be immersed in
an autumn landscape of mountains covered in chestnut
forests, the favorite fruit of the season.
Between chestnut festivals and multiple views of two seas

– the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian – the Isthmus of Marcel-
linara, the most narrow point of Italy, is virgin soil ready
for exploration.
p_125
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival and accommodation in the chosen lodgings, din-

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DAY 2: TIRIOLO
Breakfast and visit to the historical center of Tiriolo.

We will make afternoon visits to the Archaeological Mu-
seum, the Museum of Traditional Costume and the tra-
ditional workshops of weaving and traditional scarves.
Return in evening for dinner and overnight stay.
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HISTORICAL
FOOD
AND WINE
02D
----------------------
CALABRIA
CHESTNUT
GROVES
----------------------
Fly and Drive
Tour
Half board
----------------------
DAY 3: BETWEEN MIGLIERINA AND SOVERIA MANNELLI
Breakfast and departure for a Jeep excursion in the

valley of River Amato. After a stop at Miglierina’s pan-
oramic view, we will continue towards Soveria Mannelli,
and make a visit to the historical Leo Woolen Mill and
a sunset excursion on Mount Reventino. Return to the
agritourism in the evening for dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 4: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and check out

03D
FOR THOSE WHO
APPRECIATE
THE PERFUMES
OF THE BEST
DOC WINES
*
OUR LODGINGS Wines
Aquapetra
Resort & Spa
o f inland
C ampania
or Salae Domini
at Montepugliano
(or structure
of an equal --------------------------------------------------------
quality
level) Wine and Food
Italy
Campania
6 days/5 nights
fly and drive

possibility to assume a food and wine expert
for the duration of the tour
full board
--------------------------------------------------------
The wines of Campania offer an interesting history, as we

enjoy through this itinerary along the path of the Aglian-
ico, the typical grape of this area.
This is an experience between flavor and history within

Campania, in search of exciting innovations.
p_129
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at the Borgo Montepugliano Telese Terme and

accommodation at the Aquapetra Resort & Spa, dinner
and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: FONTANAVECCHIA CANTINA
Breakfast and departure for the Fontanavecchia Can-

tina at Torrecuso. Torrecuso is the land of Aglianico
DOC; this hilly territory extends from the shores of
the Calore River to the slopes of Mount Pentime in the
Taburno district, including the Torre Palazzo. The land
is sunny and ideal for wine cultivation.
During the day, we will taste wines and traditional local
products. After visiting the vineyard we will return to
the hotel in late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 3: AZIENDA AGRICOLA BENITO FERRARA
Breakfast, departure for Tufo and visit to the Benito

Ferrara winery and farm. The winery historical roots,
dating back to the early 1900s.
The winery has handed down through generations an
innate love for the work and an avant garde system,
permitting the production of renowned wines, known
and appreciated throughout the most demanding mar-
kets of the world. Our visit to the winery includes a
tasting of wines and traditional products. In the late
afternoon, return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 4: ANTONIO CAGGIANO CANTINA
Breakfast, departure for Taurasi and visit to the An-

tonio Caggiano Cantina. The territory of Taurasi, his-
torical town of Aglianico, is the point of reference to
know and appreciate the great wines from Irpinia. The
prized Antonio Caggiano Cantina transforms the grape
into the only red DOCG wine of Campania: the Taurasi.
During the visit we will taste wines that are character-
ized “the highest average of the region” by Italy’s Wine
Guide by Gambero Rosso. Dinner and overnight stay in
the selected Agritourism at Taurasi.
FOOD
AND WINE
03D
----------------------
CAMPANIA
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour,
possibility to
assume a food
and wine expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 5: SALVATORE MOLETTIERI AND I VINI DI FEUDI DI SAN

GREGORIO CANTINAS
Breakfast, departure for Montemarano and visit to the Sal-

vatore Molettieri Cantina. This vineyard has a tradition of
winemaking that has been handed down through generations.
Each year the family’s original agricultural expertise has been
enriched by increased knowledge and specialization in the
winemaking sector, along with a continuous renovation and
growth in production.
In the afternoon, it will take about 40 minutes to reach the
I Vini dei Feudi di San Gregorio Cantina at Sorbo Serpico for
a tasting of traditional products. The winery is beautiful to
behold, especially for those who love both wine and art. In a
large room we can admire hundreds of well-ordered barriques,
while the black building dominates the scene.
In the late afternoon, return to the agritourism for dinner and
overnight stay.
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DAY 6: DEPARTURE

04D
FOR THOSE
WHO WISH TO TRAVEL
HIDDEN ROADS
TO UNDERSTAND
AGRICULTURAL
SECRETS
*
The wines of the
OUR LODGINGS
Hotel
"Val di Noto"
La Corte del Sole
at Noto --------------------------------------------------------
Antica Stazione
at Chiaramonte Gulfi, Food and Wine
and Baglio Pollicarini Italy
at Enna Sicily
(or other 7 days/6 nights
structures
fly and drive tour
of an equal
possibility to assume a food and wine
quality level) expert for the duration of the tour
full board
--------------------------------------------------------
The south-east of Sicily boasts the most influences from

Ancient Greece, along with a lasting Medieval tradition,
which divided the region into valleys.
This is an itinerary dedicated the famous Val di Noto,

offering a selection of indigenous wines located in hot arid
lands a short distance from the sea.
p_133
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Noto, accommodation in hotel, dinner and

overnight stay.
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DAY 2: CANTINA PLANETA BUONIVINI
Breakfast and departure for the Planeta Buonivini

winery. The four Planeta wineries are located in three
different provinces along an imaginary line that cross-
es southern Sicily from east to west: Noto, Vittoria,
Sambuca and Menfi.
During the visit to the winery at Noto there will be a
tasting of traditional local products. Return to hotel in
evening, dinner and overnight stay in Noto.
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DAY 3: RAGUSA
Breakfast and visit to the city of Ragusa. Lunch and

afternoon transfer to Chiaramonte Gulfi, accommoda-
tion in hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 4: CANTINA GULFI
Breakfast and visit to the Gulfi winery to taste tradi-

tional products and experiment with the local cuisine.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay at Chiara-
monte Gulfi.
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FOOD
AND WINE
04D
----------------------
SICILY
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour
possibility
to assume a
food and wine
expert for the
duration of the
tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 5: CANTINA MAURIGI AND PIAZZA ARMERINA
Breakfast, city visit and transfer to the Maurigi win-

ery. The Budonetto Estate of the Conti Maurigi is a spit
of land belonging to the district of Piazza Armerina.
In the southwest of the estate, between pastures, or-
chards and olive groves, we find the baglio, a monas-
tery from the 15th century. It was restored by Fran-
cesco Maurici. After the tasting and winery visit, we go
to the hotel in Piazza Armerina for dinner and over-
night stay.
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DAY 6: ENNA
Breakfast and departure for an optional visit to Enna,

the outlook point of Sicily due to its elevated position.
In fact, Enna is the capital of the highest province of
Italy and thanks to this distinction, it is possible to
enjoy incredible views. Dinner and overnight stay at
Enna.
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DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and departure for Catania.

05D
FOR LOVERS
OF EXTREME
WINES
*
OUR LODGINGS
La Vigna Hotel
A good wine
at Procida
Furore Inn ov erlook ing t he sea:
P rocida and Furore
Resort
at Furore
(or other
structures --------------------------------------------------------
of an equal
quality Food and Wine
level) Italy
Campania
5 days /4 nights
fly and drive tour

full board
--------------------------------------------------------
A journey among the superb landscapes and outstanding

vineyards of the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Campa-
nia.This area boasts an impressive winemaking tradition:
Ginestra, Pepella, Ripolo and Fenile, for the whites. Piedi-
rosso, Sciascinoso and Tintore, for the reds and rosè.
These are evocative names for prized wines, ideal for di-
verse tastes and varied circumstances.
p_137
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Open arrival at Procida, accommodation in hotel, din-

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DAY 2: FIRST DAY OF TASTINGS
Breakfast and departure for Ischia and the Casa

d’Ambra winery. Choice between two different itinerar-
ies:
Casa D’Ambra Itinerary
Visit to the winery and the farming museum; wine tast-

ings accompanied by local meats and cheeses.
Frassitelli Vineyard Itinerary

Visit to this traditional vineyard for its special pan-
oramic position, 500 meters above sea level. Trip in
monorail along 700 meters between terracing and dry
stone walls. Aperitif at the lookout point and tastings
of Casa D’Ambra wines accompanied by small culinary
specialties of the island.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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FOOD
AND WINE
05D
----------------------
CAMPANIA
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour,
possibility
to assume a
food and wine
expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 3: FURORE
Breakfast and departure for Furore. Free day, return

to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 4: CANTINA GRAN FUROR DIVINA COSTIERA DI

MARISA CUOMO
Tasting of wines and traditional local products at the

Cantine Gran Furor Divina Costiera di Marisa Cuomo.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 5: DEPARTURE

06D
FOR THOSE
WHO LOVE
THE SALENTO
AND RED, STRONGLY
PERFUMED WINES
T he red lands
*
OUR LODGINGS
Well-selected
Hotel of Salento
3 or 4 stars
--------------------------------------------------------
Food and wine

Italy
Puglia
5 days /4 nights
fly and drive tour

full board
--------------------------------------------------------
Salento brings to mind vineyards and excellence in quality:

it is especially worth noting the superb Negroamaro wine,
which dates back as far as Ancient Greek culture.
This itinerary ranges along the extreme southern point

of Puglia: Salento is a 100 km-long strip of land reaching
from the hills in the Murge area until Cape Leuca.
Attentive travelers will be stunned by the beauty present-

ed by the red soil, the fascinating history, the vineyards
facing the eastern sea and the olive-colored plains.
p_141
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LECCE
Arrival at the airport of Bari or Brindisi, rental car

pick-up, transfer to Lecce’s historical city center, ac-
commodation in hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: COPERTINO AND CANTINA MASSERIA MONACI
Breakfast. We begin our visit at the Cantina Masseria

Monaci, a family-run winery belonging to the wine ex-
pert Severino Garofano. The wine cellar dates back to
1945 and it is part of an estate called Masseria ‘Li Mo-
naci’. Wine tasting and sampling of the regional dishes
will take place on site. In the evening transfer, dinner
and overnight stay in selected lodgings.
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FOOD
AND WINE
06D
----------------------
PUGLIA AND
SALENTO
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour,
possibility to
assume a food
and wine expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 3: SALICE SALENTINO AND CANTINA CANTELE
Breakfast and departure for the Cantele Cantina where

you will have the chance to sample local wines. Lunch in
the winery and visit to the vineyards. Return to your ho-
tel in the evening, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 4: SALICE SALENTINO AND CANTINA LEONE

DE CASTRIS
Breakfast and departure for the Leone de Castris es-

tates.
Wine tasting and local traditional food sampling in the
winery. In evening, dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 5: LECCE
Breakfast and departure for Lecce, visit to the marvelous

Baroque-style churches and historical buildings. Trans-
fer and departure
FOR THOSE
WHO SEEK
PEACE IN A
GOOD WINE
07D
*
OUR LODGINGS Alghero and the
Hotel
Villa Las Tronas
Sella&Mosca
in Alghero
(or structure W iner y
of an equal
quality --------------------------------------------------------
level)
Food and Wine
Italy
Sardinia
3 days/2 nights
fly and drive tour

full board
--------------------------------------------------------
This is an ideal destination for lovers of good food and

wine, not to mention culture.
Alghero is located in an environmentally fascinating area

that includes the Natural Park of Port Conte and the Ma-
rine Reserve of Cape Caccia Isola Piana, famous for its
coral.
The historical center of the city, known as a small Barce-

lona with its architecture and evocative alleyways, is a
small jewel embedded in the Sardinian landscape.
p_145
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival in Alghero and accommodation in hotel, dinner

and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: SELLA&MOSCA WINERY
Breakfast and departure for the Sella&Mosca Winery.

Visit to the enoteca and upon reservation, visit to can-
tina (built in the early 1900s) and the museum. The ex-
cellent wines of Sella&Mosca are the most refined ex-
pressions – known and appreciated on an international
level – of the Mediterranean wine tradition. The vine-
yard has chosen to perfectly mirror the two souls of
this island: the traditional side, tightly tied to the land,
and the sunny, Mediterranean side.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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FOOD
AND WINE
07D
----------------------
SARDINIA
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour
possibility to
assume a food
and wine expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 3: CITY VISIT AND DEPARTURE
Breakfast and visit to the city. We especially advise

you to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria from the mid-
16th century. Possibility of a relaxing beach visit.
Departure.
A JOURNEY
FOR REFINED
PALATES
08D
*
Winer ies
OUR LODGINGS
La Maddalena
Agritourism
at Venosa
of ancient Lucania
(or structure
of an equal --------------------------------------------------------
quality level)
Food and Wine
Italy
Basilicata
6 days/5 nights
Individual
fly and drive tour

full board
--------------------------------------------------------
This is a Food and Wine itinerary based in Basilicata that

brings travelers into contact with the best local wine pro-
ducers.
Among the included wineries there is Elena Fucci, offering

one of the best Aglianico wines in the region, with spicy,
menthol nuances and cherry and blackberry perfumes;
Paternoster, a winery that has been producing high qual-
ity wine since 1925 from grapes such as Aglianico del Vul-
ture, Moscato, Fiano, Malvasia and Falanghina; the Can-
tine del Notaio, a winery that produces three red wines (a
red, a rosé, and a spumante) and a sweet white, obtained
from the faded grapes of the Moscato and Malvasia vines,
which are traditionally cultivated in the Vulture area.
A journey for refined palates that represents the culi-

nary riches of ancient Lucania.
p_149
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Evening arrival at Venosa and accommodation in the

chosen lodgings for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: ELENA FUCCI DI CONTRADA SOLAGNA WINERY
Breakfast and visit to the Elena Fucci Winery at Con-

trada. Tastings and lunch at the winery. Return to agri-
tourism in evening for dinner and overnight stay.
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 3: PATERNOSTER VINI WINERY
Breakfast and visit to the Paternoster Vini Winery at

the Contrada Valle del Titolo.
Tastings and lunch at the winery. Return to agritourism
in evening for dinner and overnight stay.
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FOOD
AND WINE
08D
----------------------
BASILICATA
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour,
possibility to
assume a food
and wine expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 4: CANTINA DEL NOTAIO
Breakfast and visit to the Cantina del Notaio

at rio-nero in the Vulture area. Tastings and lunch in
winery. After a quick rest in the afternoon, visit to the
winery with a particular emphasis on viniculture. Re-
turn to hotel in evening for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 5: CASA VINICOLA D’ANGELO
Breakfast and visit to the Casa Vinicola D’angelo &

Figli at Rionero in the Vulture area. It features some of
the best examples of wines made from Aglianico grapes.
Tastings and lunch in winery. Return to hotel in evening
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 6: DEPARTURE

FOR TRAVELERS
WHO WANT
TO DISCOVER
A NEW WINE
09D
THROUGH
HISTORY
Librandi
w iner y
*
OUR LODGINGS
Suffeudo
Agritourism --------------------------------------------------------
at Pozzello
(or structure Food and Wine
of an equal Italy
quality Calabria
level) 4 days /3 nights
Individual
fly and drive tour

possibility to assume a food and wine
expert for the duration of the tour
Itinerary requires guests’ own car/rental car
full board
--------------------------------------------------------
A long week-end of immersion amongst the beautiful vine-

yards that slope inland from the sea at the Librandi Win-
ery. Here there is a large range of regional, indigenous
grapes.
We especially note the Gaglioppo, the most important red

grape of the area, along with the lesser noted Magliocco,
White Mantonico, White Greco and Arvino.
The Librandi Cantina has researched and cultivated
these grapes for years, creating one of the most relevant
projects in Italian wine-making.
This tour is a return to the origins of wine, a window upon

a territory that never stops enchanting, surprising – and
inebriating – travelers.
p_153
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at airport, transfer to Cirò Marina and accom-

modation in the chosen lodgings, dinner and overnight
stay.
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DAY 2: FIRST DAY OF TASTINGS
Breakfast in agritourism and departure for the Libran-

di Winery. Among the different grapes, we especially
note the Gaglioppo, known as the “black prince”, which
represents the glory of these lands of Ciró wine. This is
an indigenous grape, cultivated for millennia; featuring
an elongated bunch with luminous reddish reflections, it
is a direct descendant of the grape that produced Cri-
missa, one of Italy’s most ancient wines. Lunch at the
winery and afternoon visit to the vineyards. Return to
agritourism in evening for dinner and overnight stay.
FOOD
AND WINE
09D
----------------------
CALABRIA
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour
possibility to
assume a food
and wine expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 3: SECOND DAY OF TASTINGS
Breakfast in agritourism and morning visit to the vine-

yards for an interview with the Librandi oenologist, a
tasting of wine and traditional products, and lunch in the
winery. This second day is especially dedicated to the ex-
ploration of the vaious indigenous grapes that were re-
discovered thanks to the Librandi Winery’s intensive re-
search. Return to agritourism in evening for dinner and
overnight stay.
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DAY 4: DEPARTURE

FOR THOSE
WHO LOVE SUNNY
MEDITERRANEAN
WINES
10D
*
OUR LODGINGS In the Lands of
Stelle d’Italia
Hotel
Marsala
at Marsala --------------------------------------------------------
(or structure
of equal Food and Wine
quality Italy
level) Sicily
7 days/6 nights
fly and drive tour

full board
--------------------------------------------------------
Thanks to its extraordinary climate, Sicily has an age-old

tradition of wine cultivation: here we can find prized grapes
characterized by unparalleled sensory characteristics.
Now we visit the land of Marsala wine, alternating between

temples and vineyards, with intense flavors and fishing vil-
lages.
This is a door between two worlds: the deep blue of Phoenician

Mozia and the Egadi Islands, and the green of the cultivated
vineyards along the coast and further inland.
p_157
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival in airport at Palermo, transfer to Marsala, ac-

commodation in hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: CANTINA DUCA DI SALAPARUTA
Breakfast and departure for Cantina Duca di Salapar-

uta. Tastings of typical products, lunch in the winery
and an afternoon visit to the vineyard. Return to hotel
in evening, dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 3: CANTINA DI DONNAFUGATA
Breakfast in hotel and departure for the Cantina di

Donnafugata, tastings of wine and traditional local
products. Donnafugata was founded in Sicily by a fam-
ily that has always believed in the extraordinary oeno-
ligical potential of the land; they have 150 years of
experience in producing high-quality wines. Return to
hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 4: CANTINE DI RALLO
Breakfast and departure for the Cantine di Rallo in a

19th century baglio that covers an 2.5 hectare exten-
sion on the seashore. The baglio is a historical archi-
tectural expression of the local rural economy.
Tasting of wine and traditional products, lunch at the
winery and afternoon visit to the vineyard. Return to
hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 5: VINI FODERÀ
Breakfast and departure for the winery of Vini Foderà,

a very interesting spot from a winemaking point of view.
The family-run vineyard is managed with passion by An-
tonino Foderà, who carries out vinification and refinery
in a cellar recently renovated with respect to the envi-
ronment. Tasting and lunch in winery, afternoon dedi-
cated to vineyard visit and relaxation. Return in eve-
ning to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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FOOD
AND WINE
10D
----------------------
SICILY
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour,
possibility to
assume a food
and wine expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 6: CANTINA PELLEGRINO
Breakfast and departure for a visit to the Pellegrino

Cantina.
Founded in 1880 thanks to the business acumen of a
family of wine-passionate notaries, in just a few years
Pellegrino was able to make itself known as one of the
most important, flourishing wineries in Marsala, a dis-
tinction which has lasted until the current day.
Tastings of wine and traditional products in the winery,
return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and possibility to visit the city of Marsala

before departure.
FOR TRAVELERS
WHO SEEK
TRACES
OF ANCIENT
11D
CIVILIZATIONS
*
Wine and
OUR LODGINGS
Hotel Corte
archaeology
Le Palme
B&B Sardinia in the heart
o f Sulcis
Domus
(or other
structures
of an equal --------------------------------------------------------
quality level)
Food and Wine
Italy
Sardinia
5 days/4 nights
fly and drive tour

full board
--------------------------------------------------------
Located in the heart of Sulcis, Santadi boasts a variety of

rare characteristics.
Originating in the Medieval era, the town bases its econo-
my on agriculture. It has a strong tradition of winemaking
that has brought it to the top of the sector in Italy and
the world.
This is a high-level food and wine itinerary, with an ar-

chaeological addition.
p_161
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival in airport, transfer to Sant’Anna Arresi, accom-

modation in hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 2: WINERIES OF SANTADI
Breakfast and visit to the vineyards and wineries of

Santadi, noted for the Terrebrune Carignano of Sulcis,
a masterpiece of richness and expression. Tasting and
return to Sant’Anna Arresi for dinner and overnight
stay.
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FOOD
AND WINE
11D
----------------------
SARDINIA
SULCIS
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour
possibility to
assume a food
and wine expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 3: SANT’ANTIOCO
Breakfast, visit to the city of Sant’Antioco and the ar-

chaeological zone. Evening transfer to Cagliari, accom-
modation in hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 4: CANTINA ARGIOLAS OF SERDIANA
Breakfast, departure for Serdiana and visit to the Ar-

giolas Winery. Family-run – and currently involving 4
different generations – the winery exports through-
out the world. The winery is exemplary for its approach
to wine cultivation, which involves the traditions and
ancient arts of winemaking, combined with industrial,
modern management. Return to the hotel for dinner
and overnight stay.
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DAY 5: CAGLIARI AND DEPARTURE
Breakfast and possible visit to Cagliari before depar-

ture.
12D
FOR LOVERS
OF INDIGENOUS
WINES
OF ROBUST
QUALITY
*
OUR LODGINGS
Enogastronomic
Duca di Castelmonte tour between
Farm/Agritourism
at Trapani
Villa Cefalà
Trapani and Paler mo
Agritourism
at Palermo
(or other
structures --------------------------------------------------------
of an equal
quality Food and Wine
level) Italy
Sicily
5 days/4 nights
Fly and Drive tour

Full board
--------------------------------------------------------
An enogastronomic route from the westernmost area of Sicily

between the provinces of Palermo and Trapani, visiting young,
innovative wineries that use highly-regarded native vines from
this severe, sun-scorched landscape.
This is a trip of intense, decisive character.
p_165
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Trapani and accommodation in hotel, dinner

and overnight stay.
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DAY 2: FIRRIATO CANTINA
Breakfast and departure for the Firriato Cantina. This

is the birthplace of the idea of wine as an expression of
the territory, of the wind and sun that dominate these
lands, the natural elements which wine growers use in
order to produce quality grapes. During the visit, we
will taste wines and traditional products. During the
afternoon, re-entry at Trapani for dinner and over-
night stay.
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 3: PALERMO
Breakfast and transfer to Palermo, one of the Medi-

terranean’s most beautiful cities. City visit, dinner and
overnight stay.
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FOOD
AND WINE
12D
----------------------
SICILY
TRAPANI AND
PALERMO
----------------------
Fly and Drive
tour
possibility to
assume a food
and wine expert
for the duration
of the tour
Full board
----------------------
DAY 4: CUSUMANO CANTINA
Breakfast and departure for the Cusumano Winery. The

complex is located within a 19th century baglio; along
with wine production it serves as a site for Sicilian cul-
tural promotion, through initiatives ranging from read-
ings, exhibits and projections. Visit to the new wine
cellar and Vinification area at Partinico, located in a
traditional baglio from the late 19th century. The spac-
es within the classic baglio are destined for wine tast-
ings. In the late afternoon we return to the hotel for
-----------------------------------------------------
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
Breakfast, morning dedicated to shopping in Palermo,

departure.

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“Impresa” represents our particu-

GH Impresa Turistica boasts a de-

The Tour Operating of GH Impresa Tur-

We are a business of territory-based

You’re the holiday you take Many emotions, a unique adventure

Enjoy your stay A view from the sea

Selected residences, purchasable on-line, at any Based in Split, it proposes boats of up to 15 m to

p_117 Food and Wine

Seaside p_13 01A. Boat and mountain bike

p_17 02A. Sardinia:

p_21 03A. Sea and archaeology

p_25 04A. Sea and music

p_29 05A. In “caicco” among

p_33 06A. The white dunes

A journey through flowering meadows, small villages, laven-

Meeting at Trogir (transfer from the Split/Trogir Air-

DAY 2: CETINA CANYON (BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 43 KM)

Morning excursion in mountain bike along the valley of

DAY 3: BRAC ISLAND (BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 25 + 25 KM)

The route begins at Povlja, with a long ascent towards

DAY 4: PENINSULA OF PELJESAC AND MLJET ISLAND

Quick navigation towards Peljesac, a long narrow pe-

DAY 6: HVAR ISLAND

Navigation from Vela Luka to Hvar. Visit to the

DAY 7: SOLTA ISLAND (BIKE TOUR, ABOUT 19 KM)

Navigation from Hvar to Stomorska, on the island

Breakfast and departure.

This is an approximate program which may be

Open Fly and Drive tour

Vacation, sun, turquoise sea, enchanting beaches and

A stay in Sardinia at reasonable prices, near the sea, far

Arrival at Arbatax and accommodation and over-

DAY 2: SEASIDE AND SU MARMURI CAVES

Breakfast and free morning to go to the seaside.

DAY 3: SEA EXCURSION ALONG THE GULF

Breakfast and departure from Arbatax Port for an

DAY 4: SEA OF OROSEI

Breakast and departure for Orosei for a splendid

DAY 5: SEA OF OROSEI

Breakfast and free day to fully enjoy the splendid

Breakfast. Excursion of choice, either natural, ath-

Breakfast and check out.

History and seaside

fly and drive tour

“A week-end in the spectacular Gulf of Squillace, discover-

A unique opportunity revel in the splendor of Magna Grae-

Arrival at Squillace and accommodation in the selected

DAY 2: SQUILLACE AND THE SCOLACIUM ARCHAEO-

DAY 3: GASPERINA AND MONTAURO

Breakfast and free morning to explore the beach. In

DAY 4: SAN VITO ON THE IONION SEA

Breakfast and relaxation on the beach. In the after-

Breakfast and check out. End of all services.

Fly and Drive tour

The present itinerary starts from the old city center of

This is a truly interesting journey among the mysteries of

Arrival at Isca sul Ionio and accommodation at your ag-

DAY 2: JEEP TOUR IN THE LOWER SERRE MOUNTAINS

Breakfast and departure for the Galliporo River, excur-

DAY 3: RIVIERA DI NAUSICAA

Breakfast and a full day of relaxation on the beach.