SUMMARY OF OUR SMALL GROUP TOURS2012 all-inclusive, small group, fully escorted tours in ItalyWhether you are travelling alone, or with friends, spouse or partner you'll find our small group (maximum of 8 travellers) holiday- tours encompass authentic Italian experiences and customs, great food and wine, balancng sightseing and relaxation. In 2012 we are offering six Italian tours, each one focussing on one or two regions or areas of Italy. We travel in May-July and in September-October and our tours are inclusive of all meals, accommodation, land transportation from beginning to end of the tour, and entry to stipulated sites. May-July 2012 ToursTour A: Italian Healthy Indulgence & Slow Food (Tuscany) Thursday May 31 - Saturday June 9 2012 Tuscany (Florence for 2 nights, then a villa in the hills near Lucca for 7 nights) This Italian Spring holiday tour is especially for travellers who would like to experience Tuscany rather than just "visit" the region. It's ideal for foodies and wine lovers who want to really enjoy themselves: for those who want to eat well, in true Tuscan manner. Eat where and what the Tuscans eat! We offer Tuscan food & wine in a convivial relaxed atmosphere, experiencing the Italian way of life - if only for 10 days - whilst exploring in style some of the wonderful art and history of this spectacular region, including the colourful Chianti area. And we also take a day to explore the breath-taking Cinque Terre. Tour B: Big Island Hopping: Sensational Sicily and Sardinia Thursday June 14 - Monday June 25 2012 Sardegna/ Sardinia (5 nights) and Sicilia /Sicily (6 nights) On these islands history merges with myth! Sicily, a most varied and beautiful island, Roman,Spanish, Greek, Arab and Italian history and architecture. The beaches and coastal towns are superb, the food delicious, and Mount Etna an experience to remember for ever. Sardegna is a hidden treasure: even for most Italians, many parts of this island remain virtually undiscovered. Climb down into a fortressed nuraghe - a 2000 year old house! This will be a holiday-tour with a difference - designed for travellers who’d like to discover a unique, intriguing and fascinating part of Italy. Tour C: Captivating Coasts: Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, Capri Sunday July 1 – Tuesday July 10 2012 Campania: (9 nights: on the mainland in Positano and Massa for 7 and Capri for 2) This travel and holiday experience is especially designed for travellers who would like to explore and enjoy the magical coastline of Southern Italy, from Napoli to Sorrento to Amalfi, with an additional few days on the beautiful and popular holiday island of Capri. Its all inclusive: exceptional accommodation, all meals, land transportantion and guides, with a priority of enjoymenr of food and wine in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. September-October 2012 ToursTour D: Italian Healthy Indulgence and Slow Food (Tuscany) Thursday September 13 - Saturday September 22, 2012 Tuscany (Florence for 2 nights then a week living in a villa in the hills near Lucca) Thursday September 27 – Saturday October 6, 2012 Puglia (city of Lecce 3 nights, countryside trullo house 6 nights) Tour F: Piemonte's Palate: Luxury Taste Travels Friday October 12 – Sunday October 21, 2012 Piemonte (Torino 4 nights, then wine countryside for 5 nights) |