Day 1-2 DEPART CANADA
Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2-3 ARRIVE MILAN (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Milan, Italy’s commercial and financial hub. Relax after check-in and later meet your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and evening orientation drive.(Welcome Reception)

Day 3-4 MILAN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide takes you on a walking tour of Milan. View the sights of the city including the Gothic Cathedral, the glass-domed Galleria and La Scala Opera House. Enjoy free time this afternoon to visit a museum or perhaps consider an optional excursion to Sforza Castle.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4-5 MILAN - BAVENO (2 NIGHTS)
Drive north-west to the Italian Lake District. Found on the southern side of the Alps, Lake Maggiore is one of the most famous sights in Lombardy and is known for its beautiful waters and picturesque views. Enjoy an included visit to the beautiful botanical gardens of Villa Taranto. See azalea, maple, rhododendron and camellia avenues, rare lilies and gardens containing over 300 varieties of dahlias. You will have free time here for lunch. Later, stop to view the sights of Stresa on the shores of the lake before checking in to your hotel for a two night stay. This evening you will enjoy a special Be My Guest dining experience.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 5-6 BAVENO FREE DAY
A full day to relax and enjoy your Italian lakeside experience. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of your hotel or consider taking an excursion to one of the Borromean Islands – Isola Bella, which includes a visit inside the Borromeo Palace. This evening dine at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6-7 BAVENO - GENOA - SANTA MARGHERITA - LA SPEZIA (2 NIGHTS)
Stop in Genoa, birthplace of Columbus, for an included guided walking tour with an expert Local Guide. View some of the majestic Renaissance and Baroque palaces of the noble families of Genoa and visit Via Garibaldi which is inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stop in Santa Margherita for free time. Consider taking a short boat cruise excursion to Portofino (subject to weather conditions). Later, arrive and check-in to your hotel in La Spezia for a two night stay.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7-8 LA SPEZIA - FULL DAY CINQUE TERRE EXCURSION
Enjoy an included full day excursion to see the Cinque Terre – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent coastline can only be reached by boat or train. Visit two of the five picturesque fishing villages before returning to your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8-9 LA SPEZIA - LANGHIRANO - PARMA
Enjoy a relaxing start to the day as you drive towards Parma stopping in a small town called Langhirano. Here you will visit the Museum of Prosciutto di Parma and hear about this gastronomic delicacy which is famous the world over. Stop to take a picture of the castle at Torrechiara before arriving in Parma for free time. This evening consider taking an excursion for a gourmet dinner.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 9-10 PARMA - SORAGNA - FIDENZA - PAVIA - MILAN
Today you will be able to enjoy another gastronomic product from the region. Stop in the small town of Soragna to visit Museo del Parmigiano-Reggiano to discover the history and process involved in the manufacture of this popular cheese. Later you will visit Fidenza Village. This is a pleasant and elegant outlet shopping environment which offers more than 100 boutiques waiting to provide a fine selection of the best fashion and accessories brands including Armani, Dolce and Gabbana and Valentino. This afternoon you will stop at the famous Carthusian Monastery Certosa di Pavia to admire the gothic and renaissance architecture of this monastic complex. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your companions and Travel Director.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 10-11 MILAN - CANADA
This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy as your fascinating holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)

Duration - 10 days

Prices are updated frequently and are subject to change. Please call 1866 940 0214 for most up to date pricing.

Tour Departure Dates	Pricing
Thu May 31 2012 to Sat Jun 09 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu May 31 2012 to Sat Jun 09 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu May 31 2012 to Sat Jun 09 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu May 31 2012 to Sat Jun 09 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 14 2012 to Sat Jun 23 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 14 2012 to Sat Jun 23 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 14 2012 to Sat Jun 23 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 14 2012 to Sat Jun 23 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 21 2012 to Sat Jun 30 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 21 2012 to Sat Jun 30 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 21 2012 to Sat Jun 30 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 28 2012 to Sat Jul 07 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 28 2012 to Sat Jul 07 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jun 28 2012 to Sat Jul 07 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jul 05 2012 to Sat Jul 14 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jul 05 2012 to Sat Jul 14 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jul 05 2012 to Sat Jul 14 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jul 05 2012 to Sat Jul 14 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jul 12 2012 to Sat Jul 21 2012	$2175** per Adult
Thu Jul 12 2012 to Sat Jul 21 2012	$2175** per Adult

** Taxes and fees included. Airfare not included.