Alitalia
AIR AND TOUR PACKAGES

INCLUDES:
TRANSPORTATION
- Roundtrip Airfare from   Toronto to Rome, return from   Palermo (via Rome) on   Alitalia
- Flight from Rome to Lamezia   via Alitalia
- Touring by deluxe air-  conditioned coach
- All Transfers

ACCOMMODATION, 4-Star Hotels
- Rome, Castelli Romani:
  2-nights Hotel Villa Vecchia or   similar
- Calabria, Vibo Valentia:
  3-nights Hotel 501 or similar
- Sicily, Acireale:
  2-nights Hotel Orizzonte or   similar
- Sicily, Palermo:
  3-nights Florio Park Hotel or   similar
  All rooms have private bath or   shower,
  2 single beds or 1 double.

MEALS
- Continental or buffet   breakfast daily
- Dinner at your hotel daily
  TOURS (on foot/by bus)
- Visit of the Vatican City
- City tour of Rome & Palermo
- Visits of Cosenza & the   Sanctuary of San Francesco   di Paola
- Visit of Crotone & cheese   factory
- Visits of Tropea, Pizzo,   Taormina & Syracuse
- Tour and wine-tasting at Statti   Vineyard
- Tour to the island of Ortigia
- Excursion to Greek Temples

MORE INCLUSIONS
- Services of professional   English Speaking escort   throughout tour
- Hotel taxes & service charges

NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks not   specified
- Items of personal nature
- Entrance fees to museums,   places of Interest, optional   excursions not specified in   this itinerary
  GRATUITIES NOT   INCLUDED



Alba Tours - Italian Jewels
ALBA TOURS
in collaboration with
Calabria International Tours
ITALIAN JEWELS
Calabria & Sicily
Book by March 31, 2011
$2397 per person plus $370 tax
Departure to Rome
June 7 - 18, 2011
12 days / 10 nights
Explore the Regions of Calabria & Sicily, including Rome and their Ancient Glories:
Includes: Airfare from Toronto & 10-night Coach Tour
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TOUR ITINERARY
June 7, Day 1 - Toronto to Rome, Italy
Evening flight to Rome, via Alitalia. In-flight Meal Service.
June 8, Day 2 - Rome - Roman Countryside (Castelli Romani)
Arrival in Rome. Transfer to the Vatican City for a visit of St.Peter's Square, Basilica and Tombs of the Popes. Panoramic bus tour
includes Castel Sant'Angelo and the Tiber River. Lunch at leisure. Arrive at hotel in the Roman countryside (Castelli Romani),
where you will be staying for 2 nights. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner.
Dinner & overnight at Hotel Villa Vecchia.
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June 9, Day 3 - Rome
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of ancient and imperial Rome including such classical sites as the Colosseum, Roman
Forum, Campidoglio, the Pathenon, Santa Maria Maggiore, St.Peter in Chain, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps and
the famous fashion district of Via Condotti. Lunch at leisure. Dinner & overnight at Hotel Villa Vecchia.
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June 10, Day 4 - Rome - Lamezia Terme - Cosenza - Vibo Valentia
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for flight to Lamezia Terme, Calabria. Arrival and transfer with
guide by bus towards Cosenza. Visit the Sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola, patron Saint of Calabria and then onto city of
Cosenza. Lunch at leisure. Check in at Hotel 501 in Vibo Valentia. Dinner at Hotel.
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June 11, Day 5 - Crotone
After breakfast, depart for Crotone and visit this ancient city - home of Pythagoras and the most advanced Magna Graecia colony.
Admire the spectacular views of the Sila Piccola and Greek dynasty of Capo Colonna. The day includes a visit to a Crotonese
cheese factory. Lunch at leisure. Dinner & overnight at Hotel 501.
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June 12, Day 6 - Tropea - Pizzo
After breakfast, a visit of Tropea - the pearl of the Mediterranean and the most renowned tourist attraction of Calabria. Stopping
in Pizzo, a thriving fishing village and historical centre for a taste of the famous tartufo followed by wine tasting at Statti Vineyard.
Lunch at leisure. Dinner & overnight at Hotel 501.
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June 13, Day 7 - Reggio - Taormina - Acireale
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Taormina, Sicily. Stopping along the way in Reggio Calabria for a visit of the "Bronzi di
Riace". Take a stroll along the boardwalk, known for "the best kilometer" in the world that boasts spectacular views of Sicily.
Lunch at leisure. Late afternoon departure for Taormina for visit of its quaint streets, wonderful vistas and most preserved Greek-
Roman Amphitheatre. Dinner & overnight at Hotel Orizzonte in Acireale.
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June 14, Day 8 - Syracuse - Ortigia
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Syracuse where you will spend the morning and lunch at leisure. Choose to explore,
sightsee and shop. Afternoon departure from Syracuse to the historical island of Ortigia for a guided tour. Dinner & overnight at
Hotel Orizzonte .
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June 15, Day 9 - Excursion to the Greek Temples - Ercole, Giove, Concordia - Palermo
After breakfast, check-out. Depart for the Valle dei Templi - the Greek Temples. Lunch at leisure. Proceed to Il Fuedo dei Principi
di Butera (optional), a prestigious Sicilian vineyard for a visit of their underground Cantine and Slovenian barrels. Participate in a
wine and food tasting, where Sommeliers will present local wines and favorite dishes. Dinner & overnight at Florio Park Hotel in
Palermo.
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June 16, Day 10 - Segesta - Erice
After breakfast, a visit and guided tour of Segesta; the principal city of the ancient people of Emilini, descendents of Troy. Proceed
to Erice and enjoy a classic Sicilian lunch prepared by internationally known Chef Carmelo, while taking in the panoramic views
(lunch is optional at a charge). Dinner & overnight at Florio Park Hotel.
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June 17, Day 11 - Palermo
After breakfast, depart for Palermo the capital city of Sicily for some leisure time to shop. Afternoon guided tour of the historical
centre including the Cathedral, Palazzo Normanno, Cappella Palatina and the famous market Vucciria . Lunch at leisure. Dinner &
overnight at Florio Park Hotel.
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June 18, Day 12 - Palermo to Toronto (via Rome)
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Palermo Airport for your return flight to Toronto if flying with ALBATours on Alitalia.