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Canadians in
Italy [July 2015]

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TOUR LIMITED TO 30 PASSENGERS

This unique tour covers the areas Canadian troops

fought for during the Second World War in central Italy.

Our Annual Trip to Italy

begins July 4th - 16th

From Landing
atPachinoinSicilyto
beyond theGothic Line
Take a holiday while
discovering a remarkable
history.

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Table of Contents
Why you will love this tour

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Canadians in Italy Tour

Itinerary
Inclusions
Pricing

Where to go from here

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Connect with us & share this program!

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Terms & Conditions

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Photo Credit to Pat & Dan LeBlanc on Italian Tour, 2007

Why You Will Love This Tour

The difference between our annual Canadians in Italy

Summer Tour Programme and the rest of our
Battlefield Programmes is in the destination we are
visiting.
Italy may have a long and perilous history when it
comes to their experiences through the Second World
War, but their preserved battlefields, cemeteries, and
memorials and monuments are less than travelled,
compared to the iconic views, flourishing culture, and
mouth watering traditional dishes Italy boasts at its
forefront.
This tour was created to provide you with the best of
both worlds: the thrilling history, and sobering
landmarks and battlefields that dot the landscape,
while also focusing on the sights and sounds of Italy,
making this tour not just a tour for the military
enthusiast expanding their insights, but a true
authentic, Italian holiday too. Find yourself dining at
favourite local restaurants, meandering through
mountain scenes, embracing beautiful beaches,
shopping at your own pace, and much more in the
ancient and historic towns along the way, taking the
time to truly enjoy the Italian country side and way of
life.
This tour runs at a slower pace, with flexibility and
relaxation in mind. Indulge in a true and classic Italian
summer as you explore the Battlefields with us and the
incredible history that is paired with it.

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Photo Credit to Mary Pilon on Tour, Italian Archives 2014, On Tour 2006, Pat & Dan LeBlanc on Tour.

The Canadians in Italy

Annual Summer Tour
On July 4th - July 16th,
Tour Highlights
This unique tour will cover the areas Canadian troops fought for
during the Second World War in central Italy.

A journey to
Campobasso, otherwise
known as the "Maple Leaf
City. Canadian Troops
found it the place to find
much needed R & R. In
continuing this tradition,
the community of
Campobasso welcomes
us warmly!

Exploring the Ancient

City of Catania.

Delve into the bunkers of

the German Gothic
Line.

Take in the panoramic

views mountain top,
overlooking the old walled
town of San Marino.

Indulge in the fine Italian

cuisine and culture
throughout the tour,
especially on our farewell
night in Venice.

From Landing atPachinoinSicilyto beyond theGothic Line.

Famous battle sites such asCassino, theMoro River,and
Ortona will be visited along with the grave sites of those D-Day
Dodgers who gave their all while stationed in Sunny Italy.

While the focus of this trip is the unique battlefields of Italy, there
is a incredible tourism component to this tour as well, where
travellers will have opportunities to explore areas such asSan
Marino, theAdriatic CoastandVenice. In addition to viewing the
beautiful countryside, you will also be experiencing incredible
dishes prepared in equally as incredible places, and witness the
true culture of Italy in a way you never have dreamt possible.

-Sincerely,
Ian Cowan & The Battlefield Tours Team

This Tour
Includes:

-Rome
-Anzio
-Monte
Cassino
-Catania
-Agira
-Pacino
-Campobasso
-Ortona
-Rimini
-Venice

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Photo Credit to Harold Rowden: On Tour 2006

The Canadians to Italy Itinerary

Day One - July 4th
Departing from Toronto's Lester B. Pearson
International Airport (or int'l airport in your closest city)
for your flight to Rome. [Dinner and breakfast will be
served onboard].

Day Two - July 5th

Upon arriving in Rome, you will board your coach for
a brief orientation tour of the city before arriving at
your hotel for dinner and an early night.
[Overnight - Rome (D)].

Day Three -July 6th

This morning your local guide will meet us at the hotel
for a full day tour of Rome. You will be visiting the
Vatican Museum to view the Sistine Chapel and St
Peters Basilica before touring Ancient Rome and
the Colosseum. Dinner will be at a restaurant near
your hotel.
[Overnight Rome (B, D)].

Day Four - July 7th

After breakfast, you will tour south to Anzio, with a
visit to the Anzio Beachhead Museum, before
touring onto the infamous Gustav Line and into the
Liri Valley, where Allied troops fought vicious battles
while on the march to liberate Rome.Your first stop
will be in a museum a top Monte Leuci a strategic
point captured by Canadian troops in 1943. After a
brief stop in Pontecorvo, near the old Hitler Line, we
complete our day by traveling to the town of Cassino,
destroyed by the 1943 fighting, and rebuilt on higher
ground, where you will have dinner and stay
overnight.
[Overnight Montecassino (B, D)].
Day Five - July 8th
This morning you will travel to Caira, a small
community to the north of Cassino and the grave site
for nearly 24,000 German troops who died in the
area. From here you visit the Commonwealth
Cemetery in the town of Cassino before driving up
the mountain above town to the Abbey on
Montecassino. This famous landmark, built in 529
was destroyed in 1943, then rebuilt in the 1960s,
housing a beautiful chapel.While on the mountain you
will visit the Polish obelisk and the Sherman Tank
monument at Albaneto Farm before paying respect
to the Polish soldiers buried in a scenic cemetery
nearby. Tonights dinner will be at your hotel in
Cassino.{Overnight Montecassino (B, D)].

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Day Six - July 9th

This morning, we fly from Napoli to Catania
where we will then explore the terrain and visit
the scenes of the First Division taking
Leonforte and Agira during one of the
toughest campaigns in the toughest of
conditions. We will also pay our respects at the
Canadian CWG Cemeteryoutside Agira
before returning to our hotel in Catania.
[Overnight - Catania (B, D)].

Day Seven - July 10th

This morning, we will tour down to Pacino to
join in on the Ceremonies marking the landings
made in Sicily72 years ago today by
Canadian, British and American Forces
establishingthesuccessfulinvasion Force in all
of Occupied Europe. We will also have the
opportunity to discover more of the Ancient
Roman city of Catania before dinner.
[Overnight - Catania (B, D)].

Day Eight - July 11th

Today, we fly back to Napoli whereyou cross
over the mountains and tour towards the
Adriatic Coast to Campobasso. In the 1940's
thiswas Maple Leaf City, a place where
Canadian Troops were able to enjoy a bit of R
& R. Both our team on the Battlefield Tours and
the citizens of Campobasso highly encourage
this tradition to continue for our Canadian
travellers! You will be arriving into Ortona
shortly where you will have dinner and
overnight.
[Overnight Ortona (B, D)].

Day Nine - July 12th

Today you will view the Moro River Battlefield,
the Church at San Donato and the infamous
Gully. You will take a circular route to Sterlins
Castle, then Casa Berardi where Paul Triquet
of the Vandoo's Regiment won his Victoria
Cross. We then pass through to Cider
Crossroads before re-entering Ortona. This
town was the scene of terrible fighting involving
the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and the
Seaforth Highlanders carrying out their
mouse holing technique against the 1st
German Parachute Division. This evening
dinner will be at a restaurant near your hotel.
[Overnight Ortona (B, D)].

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Photo Credit to: The Italian Archives, 2014

Day Ten - July 13th

This morning you will head north along the
Adriatic Coast past Pescara, Ancona and
Pesaro to Rimini. Along the way we will turn
west to follow what was the German Armys
haunted Gothic Line. Visits to Casinina to view
old bunkers and a museum commemorating the
Gothic Line, the cemetery at Montecchio, the
Italian monument dedicated to Canadians at
Tavullia and the cemetery at Gradara will make
for a full day! Tonight you will overnight and
have dinner in Rimini.
[Overnight Rimini (B, D)].

Day Eleven - July 14th

After breakfast you will visit Coriano Ridge
Cemetery which is a true testament to the
fighting along the Gothic Line.The tiny nationstate of San Marino is nearby and a scenic
panorama will be viewed from the mountaintop
of the old, walled town. After a brief visit to the
Ghurka Cemetery, you will have some time in
the afternoon to roam the beaches of Rimini or
shop in the town.
[Overnight Rimini (B, D)].

Day Twelve - July 15th

Our coach will take us into the Po Valley which
was the last area of fighting for the Canadian
1st Division before being moved to France in
late 1944. We then tour onto Venice with a visit
into the heart for a walking tour ofSan
Marco,Rialto and the Ducal Palace. After
what will be a dream of a day, let us join
together for our finaldinner at our absolute
favourite local restaurant in town.
[Overnight -Venice (B, D)].

Day Thirteen - July 16th

After breakfast transfer toVenice International
Airport for the return trip home. (B, D).

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Photo Credit to: The Italian Archives, 2014

Inclusions
This tour is fully customizable and comes with the following inclusions & exclusions:

Included in your Tour

Excluded from your Tour

Travel Insurance

Lunches & Beverages

Tip to tour manager & driver

Round Trip Air Transportation from Toronto

Breakfast and Dinner daily
Accommodations in Superior Tourist Class (3.5 4 Star Hotels)
Full Time Experienced Tour Manager
All Entrances as per your Itinerary

Luxury Motor Coach with Washroom/ video/tea/

coffee

Pricing
$3971 CAD

Per person based on twin occupancy including

air from Toronto

$2995 CAD

$780 CAD

Per person, land only

Single supplement

**Air is also available from all major Canadian cities. All Taxes Included.**

A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due at time of booking to hold your

place on tour. We accept cheques, money orders, cash, and all major
credit cards. Your full balance is due 60 days prior to your departure

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Source. Please read all of the information below as it provides conditions relating to both the services of Connection Tours
and its suppliers:
Deposits:
To reserve your space, a non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is due at time of booking.
Final Payment:
Full and final payment is due 60 days prior to your departure. Full Payment is due immediately for reservations made within
60 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be received in writing. Refund in full, less $300 per person, will be made up to 60 days prior to
departure. Cancellation within 60 days of departure are subject to the following charges:
60-31 days prior to departure - 50% of tour cost
30-0 days prior to departure - 100% of tour cost
Refunds:
No refund is made for unused travel services or any portion hereof, nor is the value of the unused services exchangeable for
alternative arrangements.
Documentation:
It is the responsibility of the passenger to determine what documentation is necessary for travel to each country - and to relay
this information to their clients. CWT Travel Source and Connection Tours will assume no responsibility whatsoever for
passenger(s) denied carriage by the Air Carrier, or refused entry into any country.
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